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Hi Softballmom! I am 7 weeks out. Until last week, I didn't understand when others said they were hungry. But last week it hit me. This crazy gnawing feeling of hunger. I started taking omeprazole because I had been told in my classes that excess stomach acid can mimic hunger. After 3 days the feeling subsided. Are you on a PPI for stomach acid? Try not to jump ahead in your stages, because you just had your stomach sliced and stapled. It's dangerous to eat ahead of your doctor's plan. One person on our forum relayed a story of a patient who ate Pasta two weeks out and his stomach burst. He died. Please be careful.
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Wags replied to No game's topic in Food and Nutrition
Will you give us "reviews" of the things you got? Yummmm!! -
Surgery date: 5/31 Start: 253 Current: 218 Loss: 35 pounds in 7 weeks
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Day 2 since surgery....
Wags replied to Pixie Dust's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Pixie! Liquid is more important than protein at this point! Keep a water bottle, Gatorade, etc by you at all times. Take a sip every few minutes. Protein is not important right now :-) hang in there! -
Down over 140... The Process: Finding My Personal Power
Wags replied to Writergirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I've read both your posts now and your honesty, clarity and sincerity are inspiring. Thank you for putting your "nekked" self out there for all to see. You have triumphed over much adversity. You have reparented your little girl self and made her feel safe. Your name should now be writer woman instead of writer girl. Many blessings to you as you continue your journey to the healthy self you deserve. -
I Want To See Before & After Pics!
Wags replied to Christina760's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
My goodness!!! I cannot even say how stunning you are!!! Every time I see a new picture of you, I am blown away!! You should look into modeling if you are not doing that already! Way to go soocalchic!! -
too many calories, struggling.....
Wags replied to chinamama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kat and Chinamama, I have discovered that for ME (and I can't say how it is for others) that I HAVE to have my protein percentage be at 50% or higher in comparison to my carbs and fat. When it is below 50% I stall. When it is above 50%, I lose. I can track this on MFP with their "pie chart" button. Just my two cents :-) -
too many calories, struggling.....
Wags replied to chinamama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Can you change drs after surgery?
Wags replied to Coralia Theophile's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This SUCKS! I would change if I were you. How rude!!!!! -
Week 1 weight: 218 Down 4 pounds! Yay!
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The sleeve means removing about 80% of your stomach leaving a smaller stomach in the shape & size of a banana. Bypass leaves the stomach the size of an egg and reroutes parts of the small intestine. The large part of the stomach is not removed. It is left inside the body. The sleeve is restrictive. The bypass is restrictive and malabsorptive.
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Good luck today, July 15ers!
Wags replied to goirish78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will get to sleep lots over the next couple days :-). Best wishes to all on your surgeries! See you on the sleeved side!! -
Less than 24 hours to go...and THANK YOU!
Wags replied to TwyBaby's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
TwyBaby, so happy for you that you are about to embark on your journey! Best wishes to you for your surgery!! See you on the sleeved side! :-) please let us know how you are as soon as you feel up to it. -
Cheri, thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I'm so glad to see a photo of your baby girl - she is gorgeous just like her mom! You have some killer curves in your pics - amazing! Keep on rockin' your sleeve!!!
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I feel weak ;( dry mouth, throwing up.
Wags replied to Nelly1828's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nelly, you are so adorable! I am so glad you are better! Thank you for sharing your video. I look forward to seeing more :-). I love your red hair - very pretty!! -
8 months out- my journey and what I've learned so far
Wags replied to Nicolanz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Nicolanz, thank you so much for sharing what you've learned. What an inspiration! It gives me hope for the long haul! -
Extreme stomach pains almost 6 months out..
Wags replied to Kellyj574's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I am 6 weeks out and I never have. Hope this helps :-)
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Take a deep breath. Actually take ten of them. Normally I don't side with those who go off their Pre-ops, but you are being SO hard on yourself!!! If you are 12 days out, you should be ok. Let your NUT know just so they know everything that's going on. Please take this one as "lesson learned" and get back on your plan. You are an intelligent woman so you know that this stress is bad for you too, ok?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wags replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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May sleevers! How much have you lost so far?
Wags replied to mrsplusamericajacksonville's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved May 31st down 32 pounds. -
Anyone else hate the protein shakes?
Wags replied to reenalee's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements