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    problem 2

    hi Janet is your husband getting enough protein daily? maybe that is why he feels so weak. I know when my sugar levels are not at a normal level it effects my energy level. just keep encouraging him, you've done really well with your weight loss, he too will succeed one pound at a time. donna
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    Great day

    hi Roxanne glad to hear things are going well for you. sunshine does wonders for the "soul too" I am like you I like this room there's always an encouraging word and others whom are facing or have already went through what we are faced with. hope you have another sunny day tomorrow. donna
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    Great day

    hi everybody , we had a pretty sunny day here in Illinois. the air got cooler as the day went on, but like others I am looking forward to spring, flowers sunshine and finally being able to move around more and look forward to planting a garden and flowers. Life is good donn
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    feeling positive

    renie hi glad you are doing so well and congratulations on your weight loss, it's a wonderful feeling seeing those pounds disappear. keep up the good work. donna
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    found a lump

    HI MERAGATROID when I first read you found a lump, I felt panic cause I thought oh no a lump means cancer, I was so happy to read on that you had discovered your ribs again. oh it's great to laugh and be happy as our bodies change for the good. thanks for sharing your good news with us, I hope...
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    My husband and I

    Welcome janet sounds like you have done well to be 12 yr out and only have gained 20 lbs. I am sure you'll get it back off. Do you still struggle with wanting the foods they don't want us to eat? I had my surgery 9-20-12 and there are days where i feel hungry all day and other days foods and...
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    Just joined this forum

    hi fuww57 WELCOME TO THIS CHAT ROOM, I THINK YOU'LL LIKE IT , IT'S BEEN MY PLACE OF "REFUGE BEFORE THE SURGERY AND AFTEWARDS TOO. AS FAR AS WHAT TO EXPECT EVERYBODY'S EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT, ALOT HAS TO DO WITH INSURANCE CO. I STARTED MY JOURNEY LAST JAN. WENT TO FIRST SEMINAR TO HEAR ABOUT...
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    Hi my name is Dick

    Welcome dick i agree with the others the surgery will give you a new lease on life, this room is always supportive, so come back and share or ask ? Everybody only wants to help we've been there where you're at now. It does get better. Donna
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    I'm new here!

    Angie hi i think we are buying the same protein at walmart i have chocolate and strawberry and payday i am gonna try thevanilla one that also comes in the gallon size contianer. Today i had a package of vanilla from the carnation varietybox i mixed the vanilla with an orange and a container...
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    Need opinions

    Hi tripodmaster i agree with kristin i would go on my cruise and have fun and then have the surgery, but i would first ask the surgeon's office how much longer you will have to wait before you get put back on waiting list for surgery. Might be months, i have heard the alaska cruise is...
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    Confessions they say is good for the soul...

    Angie hi you arehuman andvery honest. I too have had screw up days, but you got rightback on track. I was told we could have refried beans and cheese for protein i can understand the onions and peppers may not agree with your system. You have done really good with weight loss so far so don't...
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    Having Fun with New Tool - Fitbit Ultra

    Hi this sounds like you've made a great investment and i think it's so sweet that you got your hubby one and that it's helping both of you. I am gonna check out about getting one. Thanks for sharing . Keep up the good work you're gonna be a success.
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    If you had three wishes

    If i had three wishes....................... To become the healthy person i want to be and to stay at a 'normal healthy weight forever" and for the same to happen for my three kids. To win the publishers clearing house contest and have fun shopping and being debt free to write a book and publish...
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    2 questions - advice, anybody?

    Hi suzie i am like you , not so crazy about the protein drinks but have you checked out the receipes that kim has provided for us to try? She posted them on here and they are good they make the plain yucky taste of protein have massive improvement. I know others have had the same issues you've...
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    One way to break a plateau/ not recommended

    Kim i pray you are getting stronger and feeling better everyday henceforth, i 've talked to others whom had the flu and they too said this is the worse type they've ever had .take it slow and do your best to get liquids in yourself so you don't get dehydrated, praying for you.donna
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    Nother Newbie!

    [color="#ff0000"]amber joy hi how's the weight loss so far? Don't get discouraged you can do this. Have you been to any support group meetings? I got to go to one before i had the surgery and meet people who have already had it done and hear there stories and see the real results in...
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    sagging skin

    Hi angee you have ever right to be concerned about sagging skin. I call my arms "bat wings " because of the sagging skin underneath when you look at them from the side view they are thin( for the first time in many years) but all the years of carrying around the extra fat has left them withalot...
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    Scales day finally did it

    Congratulations on your great weight loss you're doing great. I know you said you also have an exercise bike, how long do you ride your's each day? I went to library and got a bag of books to read and i like to read while riding my bike it makes the time go by faster. I think i need to ride more...
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    I just received the best Birthday Gift Ever

    Happy birthday yes your news is great so happy for you, the rest of your life you'll be on a healthy journey to a happy you. Enjoy your birthday donna
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    Scared....always hungry...

    HI I understand what you are going through. I had my surgery in 9-20=-12 and I still have days where I feel hungry all day. I love water but still not crazy about the protein shakes all the time, although a lot of good protein recipes that been shared on here this past week and I have tried a...
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