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neenee717

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  1. neenee717

    quinoa

    I'm gonna try it. Been hearing alot about it
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    My first 5k!

    Congrats. That's my goal for end of year. I want to run it though. Gonna try couch to 5k on my iphone
  3. I'm still worried. Ive let my hair grow out for 1st time in few years. I usually wear it real short I think I'm gone go ahead and get it cut down now. So don't want a melt down about hair. I'm working on these issues. Lol. Being overweight I always prided m self on having fabulous hair and a great wardrobe

  4. Question: I bought biotin today. Do u really lose hair with the band? I'm terrified of this

  5. I take centrum adult chewables, iron and b12 all of which I had to take all year long b/c of anemia. Doc said just keep taking those. I did buy some biotin today at walmart. I don't wanna lose my hair.
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    Best tip

    One thing I love and bought today is sugar free Davinci or Torani syrups from coffee/creamer isle of store. I went to walmart. Add them to shakes. I t raspberry, hazelnut. I made shake with teaspoon of decaf coffee and 2 tablespoon of hazelnut syrup. Thanks for tip with pudding
  7. Hocuspocus I have the same problem. Thought it was just me. I will ask when I go for my appt next wk. I'm 10 days post op. Also I let out a sneeze and it hurt so bad. Was wondering if port tubing touching something I don't k ow. Friend of mine said just give it time cause they go in there an move around things during the surgery. Please let me know I u find out before I do
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    So emotional today

    No it's normal what you're feelin. I had meltdown night after surgery crying and looking for how much it would cost to get band out. If your female it messes with your hormones as well. Rapid weight loss, trauma of surgery etc. I'm 9 days post op and a psychotherapist so go figure! Nobody prep me that there can be emotional let down shortly after surgery. I wanted to tell by doc when. See Himmler next week they need to mention this in semi ar or post op take home pack
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    vitamins and meds

    Depends on your doc but my doc is not a fan of wasting money on high dollar viatamins. he said you dont need the bariatric vitamins b/c its not gastirc bypass. I take centrum adult chewables and they work just fine. costs 10bucks at walmart. those bariatric vitamins cost bout 30 bucks for 1 month supply
  10. Is it just me or did any of the ladies have hormonal, menstrual changes after surgery. I am day 7 post op today and within 2 days after surgery menses came 2 weeks early, which explains why I was a crying, blubbering mess 1st few days after surgery. Nurse told me that can happen. Any one else experience these changes post op?
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    Discouraged

    sounds like not enough protein. Im newly banded by 7 days but lost alot of weight prior. You have to get at least 50-60g protein in per day, plus you walking and running which depletes calories as well. Your cody may be in starvation mode of not enough protein then mix those salty store bought foods like lean cuisne that make u retain fluids. Im not a doc or nutritionist but I would say cut down on excercise for 1 week to say just walking, and up protein intake by making your meals like tofu, lean meat or adding some whey protein shakes and then see how it goes. and dont be so hard on yourself. None of us im sure gained this weight overnight so it wont dissappear that wya. the band is ntended to to help you lose weight slower than with other WLS. Be blessed and keep your head up.
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    Liguid Protein

    I get liquid protein whey shots from walmart. they are 1.88 each or box of 6 for 10 bucks. they are fruit punch flavor. They taste okay if mixed with little crystal light or I use it as water for my jello and it tastes decent. each 1 has 25g protein. So example I mix with box SF jello and makes 4, 1/2 cup servings for me
  13. same here I loss about 11 1/2 lbs first 4 days as well. Thats what they tell me. thought something was wrong
  14. Im allowed to have protein shakes and Im 6 days post op. Im starving right now!. First few days had to make myself eat, now im looking for next drink. I did cheat today and have a small mcdonalds strawberry banana smoothy over the course of 30 minutes. I paid for it though with gas and then I was scared that I would push my band too fast. No more for me! I cant wait for next week and I geet mushies
  15. I lost 341bs preop during 6 mos waiting. No prob with insurance either. I think it lets doc know how serious you are as well
  16. Go to walmart. I use eas sport advantedge powder an premixed shakes. Mix 1 11 oz shake with scoop of powder. Split into 3 parts. = 37g protein. Have for 3 meals. Get other protein wig your snacks
  17. Hey lady. I am doing better work was okay. Still sore but doc allowing me to sleep on my side just not my stomach. Pre op diet and surgery did a number on my hormones and it made me premenstrual earlier than expected. Go figure but nurse said that can happen. I'm hungry though and can't wait till I can have mushies next week
  18. Your drinking alot sounds like. I was told my meals should be 2-4 oz each. So I make a protein shake with whey powder added for the entire day to get in my protein. Other stuff extra hydration. I try and focus on getting in the 50-60g of protein per day. Also I make jello with protein shots from walmart added to mix in lieu of water. Sounds like u need to slow down
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    Hiccups

    I'm 5 day post op. No hiccups but gas and indigestion. Try gas x it really does help. Walk around some. Sounds like u need to eat as far a trying some warm broth or something
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    Helicobacter Pylori

    I had this and was found out during endoscopy in 7/10. My doc treated it very aggressively because sometimes the prev pac doesnt work. I took 2 different antibiotics and prevacid for 2 weeks and though I was gonna die from taking it so long. Anyway I survived. It was no biggy. Never in my life heard of it being sexually transmitted. Sorry. I know it can live for years inside digestive track. I didnt know I had it. its one of those bugs we probably all carry and it doesnt affect you unless you have ulcers etc and I developed GERD. Anyway you should be just fine:cool2:
  21. Where r u from in Brooklyn? Iwas born and raised there. Moved to nc several yrs ago

  22. Feeling much better. Spine with my fam and they were shocked I was crying and so upset. They thought I was doing okay emotionally cause I'm always the pillar of strength. Well they apologized and trie to cheer me up. I left work to come home and lie down and I feel a little better. The hunger is starting to kick in. Can't wait till next week to start. The mushies. If I don't see another choc protein shake or bowl of jello would suit me fine. :-). also called nurse and was told to take the phenergan for nausea, rest and ye scan sleep on my sides but not belly cause port in belly button area
  23. Saw your post. Yes lets keep in touch band twin

  24. neenee717

    Banded today (9/20/10)

    Also I barely ate day 1 took hours to drink cup of crystal light. Take couple of sips at a time. Also walk around house few minutes at a time to get gas moving down and out
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    Banded today (9/20/10)

    I am day 4 post op. Gas x strips are my best friend right now. Have someone go get the quick diss e ones.

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