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LouLouM reacted to a post in a topic: Thing I miss most
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Hi AJB. I have no advice for you, rather a question. I have suspected that I am the inattentive type ADHD for a long time. How did you get diagnosed? Any suggestions? Best of luck with online school and your novel!
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Coping with grief after WLS
LouLouM replied to Starwarsandcupcakes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so very sorry for your loss, Star Wars & Cupcakes. I had gastric sleeve surgery on November 30th and very tragically lost my younger brother and only sibling on April 12th. The grief can be unbearable and I often feel so much anxiety that I want to crawl out of my skin. So I decided to join a running (for me, walk/run) group 5 Weeks to 5K training. I did it so that I could release some of this painful anxiety, sleep better, and be around a supportive group of people in beautiful nature (lucky me I get to run near the ocean and in redwood forests). I even got my 70 year old mom to join it with me! In addition to that I walk with both of my parents as much as I can. We are heartbroken, our lives changed forever so suddenly, and the exercise, nature, and supportive group of people has been very therapeutic. (((HUGS))) Star Wars & Cupcakes, and thanks for starting this thread for other people to refer to in the future. -
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I just love seeing all of these photos of you beautiful and stylish people! 💜 Cheeseburgh, I am a 6th grade teacher and our school colors are navy and white. May I ask where you purchased your dresses? I'd like something navy (or navy and white) for the upcoming promotion ceremony. I haven't wore a dress in years!!! Thank you.
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Congratulations! I am so very happy for you! 💚
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Looooong stall - Almost two months out
LouLouM replied to LouLouM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh my gosh. I just posted AGAIN about another 3 week stall! 🤪 I did a search and found my own post. Anyway, hearing I am again, in another 3 week stall. -
I had gastric sleeve on November 29th and have been the same weight for 3 weeks. Just want to either hear, Yes, that's normal, or if perhaps I need to reevaluate what I'm eating. Thanks!
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LouLouM reacted to a post in a topic: November Surgery Buddies!!!
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On average, how long after surgery does weight loss stop?
LouLouM posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello everyone. I am wondering, on average, when weight loss stopped after gastric sleeve surgery? Thank you. -
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Looooong stall - Almost two months out
LouLouM replied to LouLouM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sigh. As usual, everyone here is correct. The stall ended after three weeks. Just posting the update for other people who search stories about stalls. -
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Looooong stall - Almost two months out
LouLouM posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone. On Tuesday, it will be 8 weeks since I had gastric sleeve surgery. I am having a long stall. It's been over two weeks where I keep gaining and losing the same 2 lbs. Is it normal to stall this long? Thank you. -
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November Surgery Buddies!!!
LouLouM replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I should add, though, boy am I ever feeling more satiated between meals! And food tastes so good! I really am feeling much better overall. -
November Surgery Buddies!!!
LouLouM replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I haven't been keeping track of dates and weight, but I feel like a slow loser too. No surprise as I don't have a thyroid. I'm in my 5th week and hitting a stall. I was on the pre-op diet for a week before surgery and have lost a total of 28 lbs. I am so very happy because I can SEE and FEEL the difference, but the number of pounds and this current stall do kind of get me down a little bit. -
I didn't take pain pills once I was home from the hospital, I had sleeve, by the way, but the reason that I couldn't drive is because the seat belt rubbed on my incisions. I drove about a week after surgery.
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LouLouM reacted to a post in a topic: November Surgery Buddies!!!
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Another vote for Unjury's chicken soup flavored protein powder. So yummy, savory, and satisfying. I think that you can only order it online, but it was a lifesaver for me during pre-op and post-op.
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Chocolate cravings!!!
LouLouM replied to PCOS_Mama94's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some suggestions: Premier Protein makes a chocolate peanut butter shake and it is so tasty! Like drinking a peanut butter cup. I make this hot chocolate (with Fairlife milk for protein). It tastes great! Once I can eat solids, I will be eating these when I have a sweet tooth. So chewy and sweet. I like the chewy chocolate chip in particular. -
Feel like I'm starving, Day 6
LouLouM replied to LouLouM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm updating here because I know that when I have a question, I search the forums looking for content similar to what I'm going through. My surgery was November 30th, which I think puts me in week 5, and although I can't just anything, I am definitely eating a lot more solid food and I have to say that I am way more satiated and full for much longer. So for anyone in the very early phases who might be feeling crazy hungry and discouraged, it's gets way better, very early on! Hang in there!