Real California April
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My brother was born vaginally after my mom had rny surgery. He literally just slid out I'm told. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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Make A List! Your hopes and goals for life post-WLS
Real California April replied to Stacy160's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
1. Adopt kids! 2. Run some marathons 3. Buy a kayak and use it 4. Get a horse 5. Get an electric bike and use it as main transit 6. Travel the world SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Bras are my enemy!
Real California April replied to BrittneyH's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Eat slower and make sure to chew. I have the same problem. Smaller bites and slower eating help SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Guilty Pleasures - Your last meal
Real California April replied to Marissa37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't have the chance really. My daughter went to the ER and then was admitted to the hospital. I did eat a lot of ice cream prior to which was nice because I don't enjoy it like I used to. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Hello hello hello everybody I'm finishing up my bottle of BA Advanced and was thinking about trying Celebrate with iron. Stuff is pretty important. I'm still in my child bearing years and would like to start donating blood again. I noticed the iron is different in both brands. Is one type better than the other? SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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You and me both SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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Couch to 5k! But I'm using various books too. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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And here I am in geography class studying the ocean and wind patterns watching the systems change due to global warming. A lot of it is how pollution absorbs energy. Scientists literally know how and why. That's why there is no debate. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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Any advice to pass lots of gas
Real California April replied to Tfitz40's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Gas x along with walking a lot SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
How best to show support.
Real California April replied to concerned husband 8's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Understand she will be moody after. Help her with chores around the house. I was still painful when I came home. Try dieting with her. It's fun and cuts temptation SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Weed, Marijuana, Pot
Real California April replied to michy_hk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I vape frequently with no ill effects but everyone is different. Also I found sucker type "edibles" that are like a cough drop. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Workout Choices.. don't know where to start
Real California April replied to BrandiceLeSha's topic in Fitness & Exercise
This If you're into games, there's fitocracy and nerd fitness If you want direction there's all sorts of things. I use Darebee SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Cereal with Milk
Real California April replied to Danny Paul's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Nice! SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Anyone sleevers from Sacramento
Real California April replied to Miss_Tee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm in Sac too! Had mine done by Dr Ali at UCD SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Barefoot running shoes
Real California April replied to Real California April's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I was doing around 5 miles on pavement but this was years ago. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Barefoot running shoes
Real California April replied to Real California April's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Supposedly better form and such. It forces you to not strike with your heel, for example. While a shoe can soften the blow. My favorite reason is easy cleaning lol. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Where y'all at? I remember when I joined, there were late (20th and beyond) RNYers but nobody for the rest of December. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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I miss Pizza! But in all seriousness... Having to take vitamins which can be expensive. I was a blood donor before surgery so I take bariatric specific vitamins with iron in hopes to start up again. I used to only spend $15 a month on vitamins. Now it's double that. I'm tired. I used to be up early and to bed late. Although this could be because I'm not getting any younger now that I think about it lol. Gas sucks. I'm thinking the extra room in our natural stomach is for gas. I took two pills plus a vitamin daily before surgery. Now I take 5 pills and 4 vitamins a day. That takes a toll mentally. It's not forever, but hard now. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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Restrictive vs Metabolic
Real California April replied to ElseeG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Depends on the surgery. Lap band and the new balloon are restrictive. Rny, sleeve, and DS are restrictive and malabsorbing. Technically, none restrict calories. They restrict how much you can physically eat which reduces calories. Then some prevent absorption of some of those calories. So I could consume 1200 but I'm probably not getting all 1200. IF you cut calories that low and manage to not binge after and took vitamins, I guess technically you could have the same results. The problem is that it isn't practical. I've tried doing that and ended up binging every single time. From my understanding, set points can move with sustained weight loss or gain. This is why some body builders have trouble gaining. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Can we talk about boobs and bras?
Real California April replied to Real California April's topic in The Gals' Room
You are all too much [emoji23]🤣 I was a large C in high school at 220lbs but was happy with that size. I can't wait to be back there! Or a B maybe. D+ bras are never on sale SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Can we talk about boobs and bras?
Real California April replied to Real California April's topic in The Gals' Room
Trade me please! Lol SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Not feeling full
Real California April replied to colt45's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Idk if it matters what surgery you had but I had an rny and noticed pouch fullness feels different than stomach fullness. Not sure how to describe it though. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
So far nothing I can't tolerate. But I've lost interest in a lot of foods SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
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How Come We Never Look Like We Think We Look (Especially in Photos)???
Real California April replied to FluffyChix's topic in The Lounge
Literally why I haven't posted a photo but I don't think I ever look good in pics. Even when I'm smokin in the mirror. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! -
Has anyone tried flattening a carbonated beverage and drinking it? I'm not talking soda but flavored water. I'm so freaking tired of Propel! SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!