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Everything posted by elcee
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You may not think it’s the band’s fault but having a band actually makes healthier foods difficult to eat whilst the slider foods are really easy. It has been shown that over time it is dangerous for the oesophagus to have to continually work that hard to push food down. They are now seeing a lot of cases of band related oesophageal failure. My diet is far healthier now that I have revised to bypass and my band was neither tight nor effective. I eat less now and am far less hungry.
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At 56 I have no idea what my style is. I do know that I enjoy dressing up more than most of my friends ( Aussies are super casual). I love wearing dresses. A lot of my clothes come from Op ( charity) shops - it means I can afford to have an extensive wardrobe.
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Off to meet a group of friends for coffee. It's not quite as cold today but I still need to throw on a jacket
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I eat the low sugar high protein ice cream alternatives.
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How much food should I be eating?
elcee replied to MinnieSD's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
At this point it’s usual to be measuring volume, generally about a 1/4 cup is what is recommended -
Can't tolerate protein supplements.
elcee replied to Firemedic69's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
What stage are you at? I haven’t used them since 2 weeks post op .Just eat your protein, drink milk etc -
What an awful experience, glad you came through it. I also have colorful pics , I looked like I needed the Oompa Loompas to take me for dejuicing
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Sheri I think the problem with the dress is that it is too long. Dresses that finish at the knee can look a little frumpy. I bet if you went a bit shorter your legs wouldn’t look at all chubby
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So many awesome ladies, everyone is looking fabulous
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Thanks. I’m probably a bit short to be willowy but I love the description. I got given my DEXA results but have to wait to have them assessed by my Dr. It looks as though I have Osteopenia in the spine and hip but my wrist is fine! Having the scan was interesting, I’ve never had an x-ray before where you get to keep all your clothes on! 1 week now till Spring supposedly starts. I can’t wait for some warmer weather. I want to wear cute summery outfits
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Smart casual today. Going for a DEXA scan and then shopping
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Almost 2 yrs out VSG surgery past goal weight and petrified of gaining weight back
elcee replied to robynt201's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That definitely sounds like an eating disorder. I think you should see a counsellor -
How often do/should you weigh yourself?
elcee replied to loridee24's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I weigh daily but only record weekly. The thing is if you are a daily weigher not to obsess over minor fluctuations as they are normal , but it does help to see which way your weight is trending. -
LATEST BLOOD LEVELS GOOD OR BAD
elcee replied to New&Improved's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Elevated GGT is usually related to the liver although in itself it is a very nonspecific test. -
I think the only way to fix it is a tummy tuck or lower body lift with a mons lift
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LATEST BLOOD LEVELS GOOD OR BAD
elcee replied to New&Improved's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
US units and Aus units are often different so it would be hard for someone on an American site to interpret them. What does your Dr say? Usually if you have a copy of the report it gives a range and the ones which are a problem are highlighted -
Itching is probably a good sign as it means that everything is healing but it's so bad its going to drive me insane. It's not the scars it's the entire stomach. It is like every nerve ending has decided it's going to do some kind of crazy celebratory dance. Typically it is worse at night when I am trying to sleep. Any tips to calm the itching and stop me trying to scratch?
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A glass of prosecco with meringue roulade Apple pie with a tiny bit of normal icecream bread and butter croissant pudding Im sure there are other things too but these are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. I get shaky, palpitations and feel generally yucky.
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Sleeve revision
elcee replied to Fara Jacobson's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Are you following all the recommendations given to you by your team? Eating the correct foods in the correct quantities or are you just eating the same way as you did presleeve and hoping that the sleeve will magically do all the work? -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
elcee replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Because of a Csection? That’s crazy -
Late dumping generally gives you the same feelings as low blood sugar.
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EXCITED NERVOUS CURIOUS
elcee replied to New&Improved's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So have you finally seen a surgeon, decided what surgery and set a date? -
In what way do you believe that your post op life is fairly normal as compared to someone that has had a bypass?
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Dirty dark sleeve secrets :P Confessional
elcee replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is not how the post comes across, even the way the title reads. It comes across as someone looking for justification to break the rules even if this was not your intention. None of us are perfect, we have all done the wrong thing occasionally. -
So in the short space of 17 months your Dr was proved wrong. He however can look at this as a win as it means he got the fee for 2 surgeries whereas had he done a proper risk assessment you would only have needed 1!