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I agree. Walk walk walk. As much as you can tolorate.
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Congratulations. 🎊
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Any April 2021 surgeries?!
ShoppGirl replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I hear everyone talking about bone broth on here but I’ve been grossed out by the name. What does it taste like? -
Good luck to all the upcoming surgeries.
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What should I aim for in terms of healthy goal weight?
ShoppGirl replied to ThanaK's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You will still drop more weight on your pre op diet too. If they use surgery weight to calculate it will make that number smaller. -
I only slept a couple hours and I was fine. I had to wake up to drink Gatorade like 4 hours or so before surgery and I was wide awake from then on. You will be fine. You definitely don’t want to risk anything that will cause you to eat.
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I suggested something similar to the nurse that called me and she said you want to try to sleep. For what that’s worth. I didn’t get much sleep and I was fine but I guess it’s best if your well rested.
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Awesome!!
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Most likey you will be awake anxious and excited. I know I was. Couldn’t sleep hardly at all.
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Any March Surgeries?
ShoppGirl replied to Hopefulin2021's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This may sound insane and could even be completely unrelated but has anyone else had back pain in the morning like they need a new mattress since losing weight? It’s not terrible but I have been waking up a little stiff and thought it may be since the mattress doesn’t form to my body quite the same? -
Lying about not getting surgery is awful
ShoppGirl replied to GinormousReislin's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Start telling them that you are dieting and eating better now and seeing a nutritionist and exercising. Everything you are already doing so when they see you next and you’ve lost weight it won’t seem so fast. -
Congratulations 🎉
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Congratulations. Keep up the good work.
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Long hospital stay after sleeve
ShoppGirl replied to james2021's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
On the flip side of this they told me to expect two nights and I was able to drink and urinate and everything required after only one so I got to go home early. -
Congratulation on your surgery date.
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Approval with a BMI of 32?
ShoppGirl replied to Sarahgirl10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have heard of people with as low as a 30 BMI getting it approved with things like joint pain. Not personally, just on chats such as this one. -
Approval with a BMI of 32?
ShoppGirl replied to Sarahgirl10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The lowest I have ever heard of insurance covering is 35 BMI with co morbid medical issues. Every insurance is different though. I do know that they give discounts to people who do private pay, though so don’t rule it out entirely if your insurance won’t cover it. -
Has anyone regretted getting the surgery?
ShoppGirl replied to Roses436's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am eleven weeks out I I have lost 40 pounds (including my preop). I am a slow loser and had very little pain post op. I am currently able to eat almost everything I did pre op. My only regret is that I waiting so long to do it. The younger you are when you do it the less excess skin you will have. -
So the psychologist I seen before my surgery didn’t ask any questions about my eating habits and seemed more like a rubber stamp sort of deal. There were four doctors on the list though and I am thinking about seeing one of the others because I am two months out and I am starting to be able to eat more and want to eat more times a day than I am supposed to. I basically always want to eat when I am board and sometimes when I am stressed or anxious. Is this an eating disorder? Can a therapist really help with this. I am still losing weight but I worry as I can eat more and more at a time and once the hunger hormones come back that I may not be in the best place to win this battle. Any advice?
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I am so jealous. I have long torso and have never been able to wear rompers. So cute on you.
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What is your 1st major milestone?
ShoppGirl replied to Luna Girl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Onederland was my first milestone. 180 which is the weight I can remember that I was when I did bowling league and other social things and enjoyed them is next. I hope to get to 160 which will be a normal BMI for me but I would be thrilled with 180 if I can stay there. -
Liver shrink pre op-not horrible yet
ShoppGirl replied to Elahnen's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a similar experience. I did eat my free foods every night when I normally would have a snack but I didn’t actually feel hungry and that was quite surprising to me since any other diet I am continually starving. I also cut way back on carbs and sugar before I started the diet and I think that may be the key because anytime I eat carbs I crave them for a couple days. -
No more boobs
ShoppGirl replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will try it. Thank you for the suggestion. -
Congratulations. 🎊
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Good luck today 🤞