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LisaMergs

Gastric Bypass Patients
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  1. LisaMergs

    Flowers on hair?

    To each their own. Who are we to disagree? We need to find beauty in and of ourselves any way we can. And when we are overweight, that is a hard task, indeed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  2. I am an autoimmune nightmare. Literally. Started with APA and then Rheumatoid, then Sjogrens. You name it. Though SLE was in the cards but got lucky there. There was some anecdotal findings about people with severe RA having had bypass who went into remission. That's all I needed to hear. Sign me up. In 9 years time, I didn't have a day without pain, fatigue, depression, you name it. Couldn't walk to the bathroom without pain let alone to the corner. Well, I had the bypass in March. Six months ago. Guess what? I will not say I'm in "remission" ( the Rword!) BUT I also have literally been pain free/symptom free since that day. I have NO clue why, and frankly, I don't care. All I know is that these have been the best 6months in forever. I'll take it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am an autoimmune nightmare. Literally. Started with APA and then Rheumatoid, then Sjogrens. You name it. Thought SLE was in the cards but got lucky there. There were anecdotal findings about people with severe RA having had bypass who went into remission. That's all I needed to hear. Sign me up. In 9 years time, I didn't have a day without pain, fatigue, depression, you name it. Couldn't walk to the bathroom without pain let alone to the corner. Well, I had the bypass in March. Six months ago. Guess what? I will not say I'm in "remission" ( the Rword!) BUT I also have literally been pain free/symptom free since that day. I have NO clue why, and frankly, I don't care. All I know is that these have been the best 6months in forever. I'll take it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Flowers on hair?

    That they like their boobage? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App THAT was a major party.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Lifters- How do you work your macros?

    Great thread. Just saw my RD, who I consider a valuable source, yesterday. When reviewing my Protein totals over the last week, I was over the "suggested Bariatric amount" for 3 days. Knowing how much I exercise, she was fine with that. This lead to a discussion on weight training, lifting, etc. Before switching to Bariatrics, she worked with elite athletes. The long and short of our conversation was - if you are simply using weight for good muscle tone and simple strength, normal protein targets are fine. If you're planning on building up to KEEP pushing the limits of your strength and endurance further and further, protein intake targets need to increase to meet your body's needs. I think @@BigViffer is completely on point. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Muscle Loss

    It's just part of the process. Depending on how far out you are, if you are cleared to lift weight, do so. If you are unfamiliar with proper technique, a GOOD personal trainer is your best bet. They SHOULD take a comprehensive history on you, and tailor a program for you using different muscle groups, etc. Most importantly, they will teach you the proper way to use machines and free weights. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Flowers on hair?

    Omg Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Before and After Pics

    Look at you!!! #weightlossgoal !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  8. What's on my mind? Hmmm. Piña coladas, getting caught in the rain... Nah. Just give me a shot of tequila and some Alabama playing and I'm all good.

    1. Dub

      Dub

      Too much tequila was enjoyed Saturday........but it was a fun birthday weekend and that's my excuse. Gonna get the new ZZTop live album next time I'm on iTunes. Seeing them next month.

    2. ShelterDog64

      ShelterDog64

      I'm with Valentina...I love a good filthy dirty martini with Hendricks and 3 giant olives!

       

    3. KristenLe

      KristenLe

      Blood Mary's and Eric Church for me!!! Although - I'm going to have to have a beer funeral before my pre-op diet starts - love me some pumpkin beer with cinnamon/sugar rim!

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    I Am Thankful For My Stall

    A couple of days does not a stall make. When the scale doesn't move for 3 weeks, THEN you're in a stall. Step away from the scale for a few days. You're going to drive yourself batty. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    I hate optifast!

    Bariatric fusion is one of the better in terms of flavor. I never needed to add anything to them, including ice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    New Question- FUN

    Dang. Thought for sure you were going to say "The b***h is Back". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I never left. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Bananas are NOT a low carb food

    Ha! Saw my NUT today, yes she is a registered dietician who specialized in bariatrics. Asked her what she thought about bananas? Her reply? Yes. Why not? Eat a half of a small one. Enjoy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    New Question- FUN

    Dang. Thought for sure you were going to say "The Bitch is Back". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Quest

    Crazy carbs!!! Back away...slowly, slowly, now RUN!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    New Question- FUN

    Yes. Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Finally got my life back!

    Glad to hear you're on the mend and congrats on the book!! Much success!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Costs resulting from WLS

    For the ladies- there is a shop in Michigan called Haystacks. You can find them online. They make a skirt called "Switchstacks" that I love. I purchased three of them when I was wearing a 16-18 in size large. They still fit now that I'm a 10. Lovely material that is stretchy, but not a bad, show every lump, stretchy. Very very flattering. Great thing is they are reversible, so you get 2 for 1. They're about $50 each, but I've gotten so much wear from them it was truly worth it. They have other styles as well, but the bang for my buck came from the two-sided prints. No waistband either, just slides right up and sits on your hips where you need them. I've included a pic- the flip on the top shows you the reverse print. They have a couple dozen choices. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    New Question- FUN

    Great song!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  19. Hi! Just checking in on you and hoping your surgery was a success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Surgery in 1 1/2 days

    Never had a moments worry or thought about it. Until the night before. I called my kids out of school for the day. I needed to see them before and after the surgery. That was the only worry or thought I had. The oldest took them all back after I came back to the room- lol - they all had afternoon tests and wanted to get back!!! Such good kids I have lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Breaking Up is Fun to Do, Sort of

    I think I'm just still enamored with shopping off the rack in regular sized clothing. More than anything, constantly surprised they fit. Did have a "clothing" funeral at about 4 months out. Don't know why I kept them when they were falling off, but one day it just "clicked"- I have no need for them, nor do I want to ever go back there. Good thread topic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  22. My BCBS IL covered everything, minus the $30 copays, including follow up with the NUT (RD). Starting Oct 1, we switch to United Health Care. Horrid policy!! Heck, they don't even Cover speech therapy for kids unless it is part of another issue (autism spectrum, etc). I'm certain they won't cover my follow up with the surgeon, but I'm 6mos so the next one will be at 1 year, provided no issues in between. Thankfully, my 6 mo check is in the morning, so it's still covered. I definitely need my husband to have a discussion about what is covered and not for this group Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Driving after surgery

    I was driving as soon as I got off my pain meds--4 days? Hell, not supposed to drive for 6 weeks after a c-section. Tell that to the mom of 3 whose husband left for China the day after the last was born! (Um yeah, me, and he was gone for 3 weeks!!). You do what you need to do... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    NSV: Massage

    Massage on the beach in the Mexican Riviera- best one I've had to date. Ahhhh. May need to fly off there just to do that again Congrats @@Inner Surfer Girl Well done, well earned!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    Quest

    Want to get my hands on the Pumpkin. Can't find them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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