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newmebithebypass

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  1. newmebithebypass

    Outpatient

    I had a 6 hour long procedure on my ear in July this year that was out patient I have to have scar tissue removed from that same ear next week Tuesday which will also be out patient
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    Looking for friends/support

    @@Runner1 congratulations on surgery tomorrow keep us posted on how your doing
  3. @@VLeigh I'm not brand new to this process but slightly new I have my second of 6 nutritional appointments next week the day after an unrelated surgery. And I've lost 8 pounds so far from my highest weight. Just by cutting out soda and cooking at home 1 meal a day. I would love to chat with you one on one since our surgery's are so close
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    My wedding rings during surgery

    When I had surgery on my left ear my wedding ring would not come off they said if it was an issue they would have to cut it off. I just had it cut off at pt first last week due to an up comming surgery also the ring was causing problems and my finger was infected
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    Beginning my weight loss journey

    I will be almost 25 when I have the gastric sleeve so I'm looking forward to the latter half of my 20s to be better then the early 20s
  6. newmebithebypass

    Happy October - Happy Breast Cancer awareness month

    Thanks
  7. I got weighed at my pcps office and the scale said 280 I was so happy I know its high but I'm down 8 pounds in 8 weeks
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    Worried i gained weight

    Yay but remember different scales at different places will say different things
  9. I use a nutra ninja and blend with ice stays cold for a while
  10. I'm on the 6 months diet required by insurance and with my Dr upping my dose of metformin and following the nuts plan I've lost 8 pounds in 7 weeks
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    "Postponing life until after surgery"

    I went and got a degree in massage therapy and because of my weight and health issues I can't do anything with it Right now. I would love to get use out of my 13000 education and I will once I lose the weight and do more pt for my back
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    Pre-Surgery and Post-Surgery clothes shopping *Rant*

    I hate shopping not as a fat person but as a short person I've never had an issue finding clothes I like for my fatness just my height why do they assume all fat people are tall. Although shout out to target they have a pants size called short fits perfectly but no pockets lol
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    Happy October - Happy Breast Cancer awareness month

    I need some advice in this arena I've had a few great aunts and a few aunts get cancer one of which was breast cancer and my father's sister had uterin cancer I'm 24 what would be a good age to start mammograms
  14. newmebithebypass

    Sneaky insurance company?

    Call and ask if they have a bariatric coridinator
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    Insurance gave Dr wrong coverage info?!

    Keep us posted
  16. newmebithebypass

    Approval: Healthcare Exchange Plan - BCBSIL

    The tests my Surgeon requires is a chest X-ray a ekg and full blood work and a psych visit that's it
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    United Healthcare & Dr. Nicholson

    I have uhc care mark and my requirements were 6 month controlled diet meet with psychiatrist and to be insured with them for a year hopefully you won't need the last bit
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    Can I use something other than Unjury?

    My nut gave me a list of like 12 different powders its so bizzar that your nuts oly gave you one option
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    Quest Bars - Soluble Corn Fiber

    I'm gonna have to try quest bars I have a gnc membership so its cheaper for me to get them
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    Is / was your nutritionist all that helpful?

    I love love love my nut she is fabulous she is so knowledgeable and personable
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    Crystal light

    I love Crystal light drink it every day all day
  22. newmebithebypass

    What Diet Do You Follow?

    I'm still pre-op but my diet is mostly meat veggies and dairy. Some starches if I've eaten all my protein for the day
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    Has anyone tried protein shots?

    My nut also said the shots aren't complet protein and not to use them
  24. I'm still pre-op but I'm learning to love new foods I just cooked some fresh tilapia and put old bay butter and lemon and it was tasty
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    Calories at 8 Months?

    I really like Jillian Michaels she's a great person

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