Orchids&Dragons
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Looks yummy!
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Anytime someone has power over you, you feel the need to please. Right now, you are dependent on the doctor's recommendation for the surgery, so you need to please him/her. Doesn't matter if you're 27 or 72
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Yogurts are super easy for snacks, also apples, hard-boiled eggs, all around 80 calories. Veggies with hummus dip, Sabra sells 2oz. singles. Edemame Turkey jerky
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Transition from full liquid to soft diet
Orchids&Dragons replied to J@Alabama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I liked tuna salad -
Most embarrassing diet/exercise product you've ever bought?
Orchids&Dragons replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I tried that, apparently pain is not enough to deter my appetite! -
How much, how fast? WEIGHT LOSS
Orchids&Dragons replied to baribetty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was about a pound a day for the first couple of weeks after surgery, Now about 3 pounds a week. I had lost the first 9 pounds on my pre-op diet. -
Tea Drinkers
Orchids&Dragons replied to TakingABreak's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I added Pure Protein vanilla to chai tea for a latte - delish! -
Feeling like my life is over
Orchids&Dragons replied to Kels7887's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm so sorry that you've had such a struggle. Sending prayers your way for a quick recovery and smooth sailing from here on out. -
I'm the opposite! I never want to live more than a few minutes from a large city. When I was 12, my parents moved from Connecticut to rural east Texas. I thought I had died. I moved to the DFW Metroplex when I was 20 and have never desired to live rural again!
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Feeling really excited, and very thankful
Orchids&Dragons replied to Drez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so happy for you. The surgeon's office should be a wonderful resource for you. I feel really bad for people who didn't get that experience. -
CHUG - CHUG - CHUG!!! Just kidding
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Congrats on your progress, that's awesome!
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Creekimp13 is right. You are dangerously low on fluids! It may take days to get you back to normal.
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Almost 60 and getting sleeve on 4/24/18
Orchids&Dragons replied to Vicki@60's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Glad your surgery is done. Hope you heal quickly! The pants are no surprise, they fill you with fluids to the bursting point! Please don't get on the scale for a week - it's not pretty! -
After surgery
Orchids&Dragons replied to Relle2190's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Holy cow. Glad you were able to get immediate treatment. -
After surgery
Orchids&Dragons replied to Relle2190's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, that is terrifying! Hope you're doing much better now. What surgery did you have done? -
Hi. 1st surgeon meeting tomorrow
Orchids&Dragons replied to Rachel816's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Find out if they have staff on call over the weekends, also, if they always have a dietitian or nutritionist available when you have questions. Is there a support group? Good luck! -
I got a BS Industrial Engineering in '81, worked for 15 years, stayed home with kids 15 years, Masters in Accounting '11, been working as an accountant ever since. I thought I could keep working after my twins were born, but I was delusional (I had 4 under 4). I had no energy left for anything outside the family!
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Tea Drinkers
Orchids&Dragons replied to TakingABreak's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you so much for posting this! I drink hot tea all winter, and iced tea the rest of the year. I will have to check David's out! -
Good luck! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Desperate Confessions.....When your mind "went there" to lose weight
Orchids&Dragons replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had those same thoughts as well, pretty pathetic, huh? -
Most embarrassing diet/exercise product you've ever bought?
Orchids&Dragons replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Since the statue of limitations has long expired, I admit to trying speed (Black Betties, I think) back in my 20s to control my appetite. They did nothing for me. However, if marijuana were legal where I live, that might be my go to. Not only do I not get the munchies, I don't care if I never eat again! Oh, for the days of my wayward youth! -
Today is the day!
Orchids&Dragons replied to browneyez42's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best of luck to both you you! Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery! -
Desperate Confessions.....When your mind "went there" to lose weight
Orchids&Dragons replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow, your post made me laugh and then sigh! No, normal sized people (even ones that want to lose 40 pounds) have no idea how desperate you can become. Or how each failure piles onto the last one until you've got your own Mt. Kilimanjaro to climb. My mother (never had a weight problem, died of COPD) strongly encouraged me to take up smoking. Really! And, no, I didn't go there. -
Almost 60 and getting sleeve on 4/24/18
Orchids&Dragons replied to Vicki@60's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats and best wishes for a quick recovery!
