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Just had my first appt to start the process
newmebithebypass replied to Shaunisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's less time than you think I started in August and have until February for my nutritionist classes and I can't believe how much I'm learning. Plus all the friends I'm making. I only have one more appointment then I can start scheduling all the tests I need for the Surgeon. Seriously your not going to regret having to wait 6 months because it gives you time to work on 1 bad habit a month -
Losing Family and Friends
newmebithebypass replied to charjsweet's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I realized early on in my life that some people mostly women keep people as "friends" as a yard stick for seeing well at least I'm not as bad as so and so. Sort of a schadenfreude in a way once you stop letting your life be their schadenfreude then they lose interest in you. Same with reality TV -
Beginning my Journey
newmebithebypass replied to LadyWarren's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm on month 3 of 6 for insurance purposes and I have to tell you these 3 months have flown by I see my nutritionist once a month for weigh ins and support groups at the same time and its just awesome to have a group of women going through it with it with me -
3 1/2 months and I'm eating like I used to~
newmebithebypass replied to colleenrocks's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If you know what foods are triggers for you don't buy them. For me its the snack cakes hot pockets cereal and chips. I could consume my weight in all of those in a week so we don't buy them. My hubby also knows hot dogs are a weakness of mine. I can eat a full 32 pack in 4 days so there banned -
Just had my first appt to start the process
newmebithebypass replied to Shaunisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@blmcdbug most insurance requirements are 6 months back to back -
Half way done.
newmebithebypass replied to newmebithebypass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks @@KindaFamiliar I'm doing a one week liquid diet with my husband this week to lose some weight before thanksgiving -
Diabetic Newbie
newmebithebypass replied to chesleeb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a diabetic and I'm working with an endocrinologist to control my diabetes for this surgery and she put me on a medicine called victoza it has two benefits it lowers your a1c and it helps you lose weight. I've lost 5 pounds and my a1c is 6.1 so you might want to go that route -
How it Went...
newmebithebypass replied to ellie123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on being on the other side -
Starting the process could use some encouragement
newmebithebypass replied to blmcdbug's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm fairly new my self but I am half way done my sixth month wait its gone by super quick I've only lost 4 pounds but that's 4 pounds I'll never see again. As for chickining out your gonna be fine once you go and meet your Surgeon you'll know your in good hands 6 months * 6months* -
I'm 84 this spring & love my lapband.
newmebithebypass replied to JOANNE M HOLL's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm sorry for your loss -
Tonight I had meatballs in some marinara sauce
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Anyone have November surgery date?
newmebithebypass replied to deecake's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It could be your body with drawling from sugar caffeinated beverages carbs. Sugar is really hard to withdrawal from and you should feel better in a couple of days -
I had two sleep studies and while it was a little difficult to fall asleep with all the sensors on the bed is very comfy not your standard hospital bed its a real mattress and box spring
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Help! Possibly doing DS rather than Sleeve
newmebithebypass replied to Adam Kramer's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
The vitamins required for sleeve are multi every day calcium every day b-12 once a week or more depending on your levels biotin to prevent hair loss in the first year and iron -
Ideas for on-the-go lunches?
newmebithebypass replied to Indieflickers's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I like the p3 snacks they are portioned perfectly they have meat cheese and nuts. Also there is tuna fish in little on the go containers with crackers -
If you have a teavanna near you they have amazing decaffeinated loose leaf teas that you buy by the ounce. I have a chai and chamomile blend that I drink in the winter time
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Anyone have November surgery date?
newmebithebypass replied to deecake's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@@turbomom22 probably not but I would call your nut and ask -
In the hospital- need good vibes
newmebithebypass replied to Tssiemer1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sending vibes your way please get your mom into treatment asap my mom died of cancer and even after 16 years it is still painful knowing she isn't here so please make her go -
EXERCISE CHALLENGE
newmebithebypass replied to Rebeccaabrooks86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm a week late but I'm in goal is a half hour a day 3 days a week walking c25k program -
hi there!!! are there really gay people here?!?!?!?
newmebithebypass replied to anninva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi I'm jess bi from Maryland getting sleeved in February of next year -
Real intimacy isn't sex, so how do you get there?
newmebithebypass replied to OKCPirate's topic in Singles Forum
That's great op new relationships are exciting and I wish you all the best -
So excited! 7months out
newmebithebypass replied to vcarrillo88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow that's awesome -
My Surgeon said no coffee for 3 months no alcoholic beverages for a year.
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Your doing awesome keep it up
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What is weigh-loss goal reality, sleeve & bypass?
newmebithebypass replied to WLSResources/ClothingExch's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was told by my nut I could expect to lose 100 pounds easy and 120 pounds if I worked hard
