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April 2013 Post-Op Group



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Hi' date=' everyone well I am alive and kicking. The last balloon did it's job, but, they did the stomach too this time due to it small size. it worked I can eat my small amount of food. But, found out I can not eat eggs... So if anyone is having problems with solids get to your doctors. when I found out that it was the opening to the intestine was way too small. it could have been a big problem. so if the body says problem go to the doc.[/quote']

Yayy! Glad things are working right for you.

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Does any one suffer with insomnia?

I did for the first 4 weeks. sleeping has since gone back to normal the past three weeks or so

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Does any one suffer with insomnia?

Had it all my life.

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I consult my doc constantly....they make the big bucks, right? I have a great team and they've been very supportive.They told me that if I could never eat anything, it may be a stricture, but since I can eat some of the time it's probably food choices or eating too fast. I just backed off to Protein and Soups for a couple days and then I'll try to introduce foods again slowly. But everyone should really consult their own doc.

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Does any one suffer with insomnia?

Quit often. I did before the surgery to but I seem to be worse with it after surgery. This would be the reason I'm writing at 330 in the morning:)

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Does any one suffer with insomnia?

Yes. :-[ very frustrating. Its nearly five in the morning and I have yet to sleep.< /p>

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Yes. :-[ very frustrating. Its nearly five in the morning and I have yet to sleep.< /p>

I am exhausted which effects my fibro. I slept 2-3 hours max.

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The stall is finally done!!! Only lasted 5 day, which I know is nothing compared to some of you, but geez that scale can make you feel like a dang failure! Almost 40 pounds down, and tomorrow marks 1-month post-op. Hoping to lose another 30-40lbs by mid-July when my husband gets home.

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The stall is finally done!!! Only lasted 5 day' date=' which I know is nothing compared to some of you, but geez that scale can make you feel like a dang failure! Almost 40 pounds down, and tomorrow marks 1-month post-op. Hoping to lose another 30-40lbs by mid-July when my husband gets home.[/quote']

Wow thats awesome congrats! 40lbs in 4 weeks! !

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Went back to the gym for the first time yesterday. Weighed myself this morning and gained 4 pounds since then.. :blink:

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Went back to the gym for the first time yesterday. Weighed myself this morning and gained 4 pounds since then.. :blink:

Just remember that muscle weighs more than fat. Building muscle helps you lose fat/ burn calories faster, though!

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I'm a life long insomniac...I have a sleep disorder. Now my meds don't seem to work at all! Averaging 2-3 hours night....I have a call into my doc to see if maybe they're. Not absorbing right.and lack of sleep slows weight loss!

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That is exactly how mine is! I'm wondering if it is acid reflux! I didn't think this was possible post op' date=' but apparently it is according to what I've read. I just took some omeprozole to see if that helps and will call the Dr in the am. Keep me posted![/quote']

How are you feeling today

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