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Read2016

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    Post Op Vitamins

    When you meet with the NUT she will tell you what Vitamins your programs wants... The chewable absorb into your system more rapidly.. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  2. Just to add, I researched herbs and found dong quai was helpful for hormones... Ever since I'm taking that I'm sleeping very well most nights "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Hair Loss :( What to do

    Cut it shorter and get sulfate free shampoo... Neither will help it grow but will make what you have look very healthy. Maybe get a keratin treatment to help it look more healthy. My hair dresser had weight loss surgery, she said its just going to happen but she has the plan for my hair ready. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    changes

    @ jaxmon consider a wristlet... Works well holds lots of thing, just may not give as any humorous moment lol "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    How much did you pay out of pocket?

    You generally get billed after the surgery for whatever the cost are, at least that's been my experience. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  6. Excellent, now everyone just needs to get on the same page "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  7. Is it possible this is a surgeon's requirement as opposed to the insurance requirement? My insurance specifically said these are our requirement, your surgeon may have other specific things they want....I think you well within your boundaries to demand a clear answer. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  8. I feel you might not be able to prevent hair loss but you can treat the hair you have better... Sulfate free shampoos are excellent for the hair, it also prevents color from fading... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    When online dating didnt work out....

    @@Daveo online dating is very frustrating, clearly you didn't meet two women who had any potential... Don't let a women who likes hanging with you use you, be smart... Trying other sites is always an option, we have to have hope while not easy at times....While others will disagree with the following, I think online dating tends to attract many immature game players... With all that said many have met online so it gives us all hope that online dating may work out. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  10. I'm thinking its hormone related... Any problem you have just blame it on hormones lol... Serious I'm in Peri menopause when I first started I was up several times a night, the exhaustion was killing me... The hormones seem to be back in check and I'm sleeping great... Could you be hungry? Maybe eat something high in Protein before bed... I can't function without my sleep. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    At Long Last!

    Agree with @@KristenLe the dog would probably be more upset going to the kennel and he could wind up sick... I'm concerned about how my little guy will be when I get home too but I'd rather not have his regular routine upset...Dog have an amazing ability to sense what's up... My guy is a lapdog, whenever wherever I sit he's right on my lap, hoping putting a pillow on my lap will either deter him from sitting on my lap or will make his sitting on my lap more bearable... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Frustrated

    Do you have any doctor you have been working with who might be so kind to put something about your weight in writing? It's worth a shot... I have BCBS in NY but was worth with a doctor on weight loss prior to deciding to go for the surgery... It's very frustrating and there is no research to support the six months diet has any impact on your success with the surgery. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  13. I say have some drinks and just get busy... Live in the moment and enjoy each situation as you go... Don't sweat the small stuff "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Hernia repair program

    The little voice in my head is screaming shady... My guess is they were billing sleeves as hernia and got caught... If their under investigation the doctors license maybe temporally suspended and maybe they are not allowed to take insurance... Whatever the case maybe, you call and let them know you want all your records ready to be pick up by you as you now have to seek out a new doctor. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Am I jumping the gun?

    I'm a teacher to, when I walked in for the consult I said I'm a teacher so when do you think I want my surgery.. The surgeon said summer, correct... He said once we get all the needed paperwork he would be able to get me in for July.... He's a busy surgeon... Good luck, count down to Summer is on either way so that makes me "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Weigh in

    Excellent weight loss! "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Advice

    I'm still pre-op, looks like surgery may happen next month.. Paperwork is still getting in other.. Like any other normal person I'm afraid of pain... I'm thankful for your sharing your positive story... How has your weight loss gone? I'll having to keep using shopping as a motivator in mind "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Too Fat To Fly

    Well written and very touching... I lost my dad five years ago at 88, he too was my rock so I can relate... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Advice

    @@Shaydi.Laine I love the story of you recovery, makes it sound so simple... What state are you in? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  20. 5 days of not drinking will result in severe dehydration... Best plan is for you to go to the ER or a walk in place ASAP... You can't sit by watching medical issues get worse, you need to take action... Toss the regret away because there is no changing having the surgery but you do need to have whatever is going on addressed. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Body fat percentage question

    I think the range would vary based on starting weight... Some one 400lb is going to have more body fat than someone 200lbs so the percent they would go down would be different... You probably can find a body fat calculator online to determine what percent would be ideal for you based on your height and weight. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  22. My psych visit was easier than that, she mostly focused on did I understand how to be successful after surgery? It was more of a chit chat kind of thing than any deep analysis. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Ladies, outpaitient surgery question...

    Than your good!!! "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Ladies, outpaitient surgery question...

    I had a D and C but haven't had the sleeve yet.... I don't recall having to stop Vitamins but again every doctor does things different... Possibly the vitamins do thin the blood... The D and C was no big deal... Just be aware you could get your period soon after... I got a scare because when they called a few days later to ask how I was the doing, the woman on the phone said you won't get your period for 4-6 weeks... Mine started about two days later I freaked out... When I went to the doctor for my follow up he was like of that always happens... Other than that is was no big deal. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    BEYOND frustrated

    The straw debate has been going strong on the forum... Common sense would say better to use a straw or better to get dehydrated with no Protein? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

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