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    5 day pouch test

    I hope it works for you. I seem to be the only patient my doc has that went hypoglycemic from the surgery so it didn't work but they are trying to figure out how to do the test without that happening.
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    5 day pouch test

    Thank you so much Ralph. You are an excellent example of inspiration and support. :)
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    New to this forum

    You are welcome. :)
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    New to this forum

    Hello. Keep up the excellent work!! :) and welcome. I hope you find comfort and encouragement on here. I'm a sleeve gal and I have a 1/2 a cup of fat free cottage cheese or Face yogurt w/ splenda and sugar free flavored syrups. That usually fills me up for a while, also Sugar free Carnation...
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    Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hello. You are doing so well and keeping a good attitude. I know the different feelings you are experiencing right now. I have gained 14 back and trying the 5 day pouch reset starting today. I have gone through all those thoughts you have and like you said He will get us through anything. Keep...
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    5 day pouch test

    I'm so excited that if I had not joined this group I may not have found out about the 5 day reset pouch test. I know I have the sleeve, but hopeful that this will retrain my brain and body to stop craving sweets. I know I usually drank a gallon or more of water a day pre surgery and anything I...
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    How are you guys handling new clothes & sizing?

    I too had trouble letting go of large and small. My weight would go up and down. I have sizes from 4X to 6. I felt great in my 6 but now back in a 10. Depending on what you are wearing and who made it to how it is cut can fill my closet from a size XL in fancy tops to L in men's graphic t...
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    Starting to change my mind...

    Hi. I understand you questioning your decision. You can have other means of enjoyment other than or surrounding food. It is a lifestyle. The surgery can be beneficial in so many ways. Not only in how you look but better movement and just feeling better to enjoy life. With this said, my surgery...
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    Sweet craving

    Hello and welcome. My staff is harder concerning foods, mainly things we should never eat again. I crave sweets and I can hold down the South Beach whipped snack bars. I'm 2 years in and still at one step above liquids. If I eat them they cone right back uplike solids aand yes chewed to mash...
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    2 years after surgery

    Thank you all so much. I forgot about not using a straw. I haven't lost weight but my stomach no longer looks like I'm 9 months pregnant. I'mpraying now iI'm off the steroids things will get back on track. My nephew wants to start walking. He quit smoking and gained weight fast. I will be happy...
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    You know you have lost a lot of weight when...

    Hahahaha I spit out coffee on that one. Love the story and a great reason to get to buy new shorts two sizes smaller. I only wear stretch denim and mine would do that inside, but usually in front of anyone sitting in the lounge chair so never wearing a belt before I figured it might be time to...
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    It's OFFICIAL.... I am going Bald or Post SUrgical Hair Loss.

    I have one in black but red would be awesome. Even though I was a model years ago I've always been a tomboy but for some reason I have fallen in love with corsets........ and whips. Hahahaha lmbo
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    It's OFFICIAL.... I am going Bald or Post SUrgical Hair Loss.

    You have an excellent sense of humor. I lost a lot of mine and they said I should cut it. It is tail length. I didn't cut it but later I had to go on heavy corticosteroid and that caused a lot more but praise the Lord it is coming back in and if I put it up top in a braid and let it dry like...
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    Frustrated with coworker

    Hi LauraLeigh. I agree with all the responses. You are doing such an awesome job so keep up the great work. My nephew and I have realised people have come to think they can say or do anything or feel entitled to do so. I know it's easier said than done but if she already has become an issue to...
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    2 years after surgery

    No heart is good and just got over pneumonia with steroids and antibotics, but I see my surgeon next Friday, so praying they can figure something out. You are exactly right about the water around heart and lungs. My mom had that, and in just a few hours removed a huge anount of fluid. Lord knows...
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    hit me

    I cannot believe how lucky I'am to have found this support group, but having "Funny Stuff", category I'm in heaven!!!:cool::p
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    Surgery is next week. Yikes!!

    Praying all is going well and soooo excited for you. I think we all look forward to seeing your success. I joined here yesterday and my goodness has it been a blessing all around. ;)
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    WOOT WOOT today is a day of a BIG Milestone.....

    Oh my goodness. I'm so excired what you have already accomplished before surgery!! Keep up the excellent work and awesome attitude!!;)
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    2 years after surgery

    :cool:You are right. I didn't think of that. My stomach is descended horribly bad. It is huge I had to go from my size 6 to a ten in a couple of weeks. If I pinch the skin on my hand it stays up for a few seconds that indicated dehydration and I don't know how because I do get the fluids in but...
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    2 years after surgery

    Thank you calql84health and all of you for the warm welcome, inspiration and help. I feel lighter in the spirit already. I wish we didn't have a need for support groups on anything but praise the Lord that we do. I finally feel comfortable talking about it because I have had to hold it all in...
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