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Happy Friday!! Doing well here. Struggling with the mental game. I've lost 17.5lbs since surgery but I'm getting hung up on the fact that I don't see it. And hung up on my head saying "only 17.5lbs". I know intellectually that's over 5 lbs a week, which is great. But the mental game is soooo real. Head hunger is real!! I still want to munch when I'm bored. I'm working hard to recognize these things and find activities to do. I'd do it all over again though. It's a learning process. How's everyone else doing?

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How is your energy level Lucky?

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My energy level is better than it used to be but not much stamina yet. I have good energy but wear down quickly. Then I rest for a bit and have energy again.

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^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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What was your surgery date? Mine was 9-29-16. I had headaches for a few days after surgery. I think it was caffeine withdrawals. I typically only had one or two cups a day but apparently enough to cause withdrawals. Now the headaches are gone and I drink a cup of Decaf each morning with sugar free Creamer.

Yesterday my tummy was revolting. I'm not sure if it was the refried Beans or the little bit of salsa I put on them but I was sitting on the toilet quite a bit yesterday. Going back to mild stuff today. It also could be from the antibiotics I'm on for some cycsts/boils I have. We'll see.

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Hey all... I've been reading through trying to catch up on everyone. My paperwork will be resubmitted to insurance this week. I'm very excited and praying they approve me this time. It's very frustrating. Hope you all have a great week.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Hey all... I've been reading through trying to catch up on everyone. My paperwork will be resubmitted to insurance this week. I'm very excited and praying they approve me this time. It's very frustrating. Hope you all have a great week.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Fingers and toes are crossed!! :-)

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^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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What was your surgery date? Mine was 9-29-16. I had headaches for a few days after surgery. I think it was caffeine withdrawals.
Mine was 9/26, so just a few days prior.

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I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

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I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

Nice!! I'm down about 23 right now, with my one month follow-up on 11/10. I'm much bigger than you, so you've lost more, in terms of percentage of body weight. Congrats!

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I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

Nice!! I'm down about 23 right now, with my one month follow-up on 11/10. I'm much bigger than you, so you've lost more, in terms of percentage of body weight. Congrats!

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Way to go!!! You're well on your way to a healthier you!!!

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First...congrats sirmikael and Lucky on your weight loss so far!!!! Whoot! Whoot!

Second...prayers are being said for you mindi to have a speedy return on the insurance approval!

Third...i am excited to report a 50 pound loss as of today!!!!

The stamina really does come back and the energy you will feel is unexplainable (at least for me it has been)

This has not been easy but the changes I have made so far I can live with for life...guess that is most important.

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