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Hubby's falling in love all over again

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Oh My God Hubby said I didn't think I could love you more than I already did, but I am so proud of you. We went out to a late movie tonight and I wore green pants and a black blouse detailed with the same green as the pants, matching jewlery etc.,...
FEELING ENCOURAGED

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I went to see my primary care doctor for the first time since the surgery and the visit went exceptionally well - Today marks my 1 month surgiversary and i have lost a total of 30 pounds and as Dr. Davis stated for one month that is extremely well....
BUMMED OUT

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I went to my first post op support group tonight where i met 6 of the sweetest young ladies, we instantly changed information so we could stay in contact and support one another. The drawback, I haven't lost one pound since the 25th of April. The...
when can i expect these days to regulate

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OMG one day I am up and one day no energy. When can I expect these days to regulate. I threw up most of the day yesterday so I got very little nutrition in i.e., protein and fluids and today I feel like a complete wrung out wash rag. When can i...
what does a stricture feel like

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Hi everyone can someone please explain to me what a stricture feels like - as you know i am on the puree stage and things keep feeling stuck but more so like the ups and downs of bad heartburn without the burn and is sometimes very painful - am i...
HELP WITH PUREE STAGE PLEASE

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Okay I am in tears I can now say i've had my first experience with dumping and i don't care for it at all. I need help with this stage please - how did you get through it and what worked for you? Thanks
UPDATE 2ND POST OP VISIT

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I am so excited to report that I am down another 11 pounds making my total weight loss post op 27 pounds in yes you guessed it two weeks. Good Golly Miss Molly lol. I am down 48 pounds since i started this journey on August 8, 2012. To God be the...
I miscalculated - i'm only 2 weeks out

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My apologies to all - I miscalculated my weeks by counting the actual week of the surgery, which in all actuality does not count. I had the surgery Tuesday, April 9th, Tuesday April 16th made one week and yesterday, Tuesday April 23rd made two...
3 weeks out today and no energy

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Hi Every one:Today marks 3 weeks out of surgery and I was just wondering if is normal or abnormal that some days I am completely void of energy. I am still on liquids but I go to the dr's tomorrow and I am suppose to advance to puree. I don't like...
2 WEEK BEFORE AND AFTER PIC POSTED

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I went out and enjoyed a movie with my men today and wow i didn't realize just how baggy my clothes have gotten - i'm truly amazed - so on the way home hubby said i think it's time for your first before and after shot - so it's posted. I can see a...
VENTURING OUT

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I tried to venture out to the movies yesterday and had a set back - I want to try again today but I am curious am I being too eager to get out of this house not allowing myself to heal thoroughly. My head is telling me I am ready because I am...
PROBLEMS

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Hi everybody I am hoping you can help. I am experiencing problems with constipation since starting the protein portion of this phase. My surgeon put me on 4 oz of protein an hour and its going down great - however, i am so outdone with this dry...
DRY PASTEY MOUTH

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Okay this is tripping me out - I am on 4, 40z protein shakes an hour how do you control the dry gritty pastey mouth syndrome that causes. I find i have to drink the shakes one hour and water the next - there is no way i am going to survive a week...
GREAT NEWS, ROUGH DAY

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Hi everyoneLet me start with the great news. Prior to surgery on April 9th, I weighed in at 346 pounds, Today I weighted in at 330 pounds for a grand total of 16 pounds lost in 6 days - how scary/exciting is that - It completely blew me away. My...
POOPED.COM

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I went for a 10 minute walk down my hallway - three trips back and forth and no sooner than i came back inside i got the bubble guts and pooped. It was of normal consistency and color (no signs of blood) or anything abnormal. I'm starting to...

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