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Orchids&Dragons

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    Weight-loss funnies

    Orchids&Dragons replied to Orchids&Dragons's topic in The Lounge

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    Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread

    Orchids&Dragons replied to sideeye's topic in The Lounge

    Yeah!!!!! Congrats!
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    Today is my one year surgiversary!

    Orchids&Dragons replied to FancyChristine15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Congrats, Christine! That is fantastic!
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    Don't worry about the speed of the advance from one stage to another. All timelines are guesstimates. Try small amounts of the new food per your instructions and see how you do. If your tummy isn't happy, go back to full liquids for a few more days. Just because the timeline says one week doesn't mean that's where you'll be. But, you may be pleasantly surprised. I hope you're one of the lucky super-healers!
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    Gerd

    Orchids&Dragons replied to lisa0617's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I had my sleeve revised to an RnY last October. It took several months for the sore throat to heal, but it's much better now. Like you, I was concerned about the long-term use of PPIs. I thought the recovery was a bit faster for the revision, probably because I didn't have the tightness from the swollen sleeve.
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    Premier protein shakes/water

    Orchids&Dragons replied to shanshan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I mostly used Premier Protein shakes and Protein20 waters. Don't stock up on a lot of one thing, get a variety because your tastes may change after surgery. Good luck!
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    Below 200!!!

    Orchids&Dragons replied to WNC AV8R's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Congrats on making it to Onederland!
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    I was sleeping on a wedge before surgery and kept it afterward.
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    Yes, very normal. As the swelling goes down, the fluids will move through more easily. That's why they have you take little sips in the beginning so that you don't overwhelm your capacity!
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    Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread

    Orchids&Dragons replied to sideeye's topic in The Lounge

    Yes, welcome to the land of experienced, but not yet experts!
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    My cheeks (north and south) are totally gone and my twins are just a memory! I mean, they were only Cs at my heaviest, so the bar was pretty low to begin with, but now I have 80-yr-old man bubbies! Just a bit of jiggle around the pink!
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    Really interesting talk as I sit here with a glass of wine! 😂 I do take exception to his comment that no mammals are built to live off carbohydrates. Ok, yes, there is some nutritional value in grass, fruit, et al, but cows (not on feedlots) and horses only eat plants, which are carbohydrates. C'mon!
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    Food Before and After Photos

    Orchids&Dragons replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Dang, those look amazing!
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    It's been too long to remember. I'll make some tonight and get back to you 😁
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    I've tried almost all of them, including Rooibos!
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    BF may get offended
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    Non Scale Victories

    Orchids&Dragons replied to wiscogal's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Wowza!
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    Non Scale Victories

    Orchids&Dragons replied to wiscogal's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Great idea, GT!
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    Post op 13 yrs & maintaining

    Orchids&Dragons replied to rperchard's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Thanks for sharing your success! I wish more long-term vets would post how they're doing!
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    Premier Protein

    Orchids&Dragons replied to jazzyj13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    You can also dilute them with skim milk
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    Weight-loss funnies

    Orchids&Dragons replied to Orchids&Dragons's topic in The Lounge

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    Quotes & Inspiration

    Orchids&Dragons replied to nibble's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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    I have to agree with you that my cravings were really under control on a day-to-day basis with Atkins. I just couldn't sustain that long term. I really don't care for meat much and love my fruits and veggies.
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    Thanks for the chart, Fluffy. I'll have to experiment!
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    I've used keto sticks and a breath meter. Neither ever showed that I got into ketosis, even in the beginning when I was only eating 300 cals/day. I had to have been fat-burning, but never could prove it by the meters.

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