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  1. CALQL84HEALTH

    My second post op with surgeon went very well

    Congratulations on the visit. I take a list of questions that I don't want to forget but never anything this detailed.
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    Hi! Newbie here. Surgery soon!

    Welcome to the site. Wow a year long insurance process must have been challenging. I wish you well in your liquid diet phase. If you need advice or to vent speak up.
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    I'm having a hard time transitioning to soft solids.

    Well it sounds like you are getting good advice on here. Also one thing that I am using to help me remember small bites is to use a tool for cubing vegetables to cut up my meat. Yes into tiny toddler sized pieces. I never had a problems until I started working out hard and pushed to pure hunger...
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    Pycoligest having problems

    First talk with your surgeons office. They always have a list of people to use, sometimes they can include the fee into a suit fee. This means they charge a set price and everything is in that one price. Also, it may be that you can use a counselor for the eval which means money saved.
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    cravings are crazy bad

    Thanks Ralph looks like you will get to find what it feels like to see a number starting with 1 on your scale soon enough! It is great talking with someone so positive :)
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    cravings are crazy bad

    Update I am day four of the pouch test. I wasn't going to weigh until Saturday but woke up feeling well different so I peaked. Wait for it I am at 199 omg ONEDERLAND. I can't believe it! This is so great!!!! Yesterday I ate pure protein and some chili with beans. (fiber) At the end of the day I...
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    Protein shakes

    The only brand I can tolerate is Unjury. I drink the chocolate splendor and the vanilla. During the summer I like the strawberry with a mix of crystal light lemon aid. By small amounts and go to health supply stores for a free taste test. This time of year they are playing into the new years...
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    New to group, 4 weeks post-op, weight loss slow

    dancinbr You are so positive and inspiring. I never looked at it from the point of loosing one pound per week will get me to 150 in a year. WoW that sounds awesome. Welcome Gwen don't worry if you work the plan you will start to loose the weight. Stay away from slider foods and everything...
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    I was doing so well, then...

    I love caloriecount.com for keeping track of protein and nutrition. I feel lost without my tracking app
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    cravings are crazy bad

    Big huge thank you and hug to all for the support. I am determined to do this. I am finishing my second day of the 5 day pouch test and feeling carb withdraws. Those tiny single bites add up. I managed to do my own creation of a circuit training today. The power went out leaving me without the...
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    My Gallbladder. What was once perfect is now showing it sludge...

    Sorry to hear this Stinkerbelle I had mine removed years before surgery after one of my failed attempts to loose weight. I think my loss that time was around 100 pounds. I was ill like you are and hadn't even had the surgery. I put it off so long that water yes water made me ill. I hope you are...
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    cravings are crazy bad

    I have been switching between T25, spinning and other videos. I did find some things in my diet that were not the best choice to have. I started the pouch test and will up the workout time again. One of the biggest things I found was that I need to stop drinking coffee with non-dairy creamer. It...
  13. CALQL84HEALTH

    what do i do next

    sounds like things are moving rite along. Congrats
  14. CALQL84HEALTH

    Intro

    Search out all options before making a choice. The dr. I use doesn't do the lap band anymore. He said that after some years people need it replaced or removed. I researched things for years and did the RNY because of the greatest percentage of weight loss and success. I hope you get the answers...
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    cravings are crazy bad

    So I have been in a weight loss slump so to speak. Loosing and gaining the same five pounds over and over. It is to the point where I am thinking I could be one of the people that losses some of the weight then stops. Well I can't let that happen. I decided to make some changes. First I updated...
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    I was doing so well, then...

    welcome Donald you took step one by asking for support now on to making things better
  17. CALQL84HEALTH

    Need Help

    HI Sue It seams you are on your way to being healthy. As to the pork loin being okay then the leftover not setting well, This happens from time to time. If you put things in the fridge and notice any kind on solid forming on it make sure to scrape that off. Sometimes your body just isn't ready...
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    Hi again

    congratulations! it sounds like you are doing great. Take care of yourself and continue to move toward the healthy lifestyle.
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    Protein Recipies:

    Here is a link to amazon for the sugar free syrup. http://www.amazon.com/Torani-Sugar-Holiday-Variety-152-Ounce/dp/B005VOOJL6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390138783&sr=8-4&keywords=sugar+free+syrup. I typically buy these at Kroger because I like to switch things up a little. The PB2 is amazing for...
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    depressed and grossed out

    HOpe you feel better soon. best wishes
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