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    New and need of support

    hi MARYCHRISTINE YOU'VE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE TO MAKE FRIENDS WHOM SHARE THE SAME THINGS YOU'RE GOING THROUGH, SORRY YOU'VE HAD TO ENDURE SO MANY ENDOSCOPY'S , YOU'RE SO CLOSE TO YOUR GOAL WEIGHT I KNOW YOU MUST BE READY TO SCREAM HAVING HAD TO BE ON LIQUIDS FOR SO LONG. JUST TAKE IT SLOW WHEN...
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    1st Milestone...good news!

    Kim in NC CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE ON YOUR ROAD TO CONTINUED SUCCESS, YOU'VE SHOWN YOURSELF "YOU CAN DO IT" HAPPY FOR YOU, I CAN'T WAIT TO GET UNDER 200 I TOO 3 YEARS AGO WEIGHED OVER 300 SO I KNOW HOW HAPPY YOU ARE FEELING, THE NUMBERS WILL KEEP DROPPING. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU'RE DOING...
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    Unexpected post-op problems?

    It's ABout Time I am gonna be honest with you, I feel I wasn't told about different things to expect or if I was, I was so hiped up and anxious for the surgery that I didnt' listen. I didn't realize how nauseau I could be at times, how the smell of food would bother me and how my taste buds...
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    New! 2weeks post op problems need help pls!

    Jessica hi like Tom said please keep an eye on your incsion, at 2 weeks post op when they went to take my stapes out (I had a 15" open bariatric surgery) they ended up leaving me open in the incision line a hole 3by4'5 due to infection, at 8 weeks out now happy to say it's down to quarter size...
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    Day 1 of pre op diet

    Sandie I know how you feel, went through same thing before my surgery 8 weeks ago,I am happy that I was able to eat yesterday for I was afraid the turkey would not go down, happy to say it was moist enough that I enjoyed Thanksgiving, you're about to emark a brand new life for yourself, once...
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    are we ever allowed to eat pickles or popcorn or nuts after surgery??? 8weeks out now

    I have read different post about the foods we are allowed to eat, I would like to know from others on here if we are allowed to eat popcorn, pickles and nuts somewhere down the line?I had my surgery 8 weeks ago my papers say no fresh raw vegetables for 6 months just curious about the other...
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    Newbie!

    Marine_wife07 WELCOME like Aranda said this room is full of answers and people whom have went through what you're about to do.everybody here has been helpful to me, I started my journey last jan, and had my surgery 8 weeks ago. wh I hope you'll have help around the home with a 3 year old cause...
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    Kind of freaking out

    Jamie-Sue30 hi I haven't seen any post since the surgery? are you doing ok?The post I read were from a month ago right before your surgery. I had mine done 8 weeks ago and like others have said, we all experienced the same ? and doubts you had. When you are feeling good and have time , come...
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    what kind of sweetner to use?

    PJB ? about stevia and pumpkin pie mix, how much? did you make a pie or mix protein with pumpkin and stevia? always looking for ways to get the protein in, already tired of shakes and milk doesn't seem to want to agree with me now. maybe it's just me, I like the way stevia taste. donna
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    I want to kill someone

    hi PJB sorry to hear you are going through so much, but trust me you are not alone, each of us that has had the surgery goes through some major changes and alot them I wasn't told about before surgery. how severe your taste buds can change and the "anger issues and loss of patiences" I think it...
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    One bad day!!!

    Time 4 me hi glad you woke up feeling better, yes popsicles are life savers. I want to find some s/f banna flavored ones, gonna go shopping today. my box has other flavors no banna. I am 8 weeks out and still have days of nauseau and weak, some people say it's due to not getting enough...
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    New to Group

    WELCOME MRSBIGDOG6243 I think it's so cool that you and your husband are able to go through with this together.you'll be able to encourage each other and not have the issues of having different kinds of foods around because you'll both most likely eat the same foods. This room has been a...
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    Happy New Year to Me!!!

    Welcome and congratulations onestepatatime........... Love the avatar pic it is beautiful, sounds like your new year is starting out in a positive way, i remember my anxiety and the waiting for the date and then finally that magical phone call comes through, yeahhhhhhhhhhh wishing you...
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    New Here

    RondaMac WELCOME WHAT OTHERS ARE TELLING YOU IS TRUE, I FOUND THIS SITE 10 MONTHS AGO AND THEY GOT ME THROUGH MY ANXIETY ANSWERED SO MANY ? I HAD AND STILL HAVE. I HAD MY SURGERY IN SEPT, SO I AM STILL IN THE HEALING PROCESS. PLEASE READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN BECAUSE IT'S SO TRUE EACH OF US...
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    New. How do I get protein in?

    Pat99 THANKS LOVE THAT IDEA ABOUT THE JELLO AND WOULD BE ALOT CHEAPER I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY VANILLA YET I KNOW IT'S OUT THERE I ASSUME YOU MEAN POWDER? I JUST WISH I COULD TAKE PROTEIN PILLS AND GET IT ALL IN AND THEN ANY EXTRA I WOULD GET IN WOULD BE EXTRA, FOR I AM SICK OF PROTEIN SHAKES I...
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    Starting liquid Diet

    hi ASCOOKE63 happy to hear your surgery date is fast approaching, been a long wait I know. did your sis get her date yet? I don't think any of us liked the liquid diet, for we're all used to foods, but in the long run all of it will be worth it. I will be honest, I 've had days where i've...
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    Got my Date

    BABABABY hi I know how exciting it is to get your date, it took me 9 months to get mine, had my surgery 9-12-12- it will change your life forever and before you know it the NEW you will be here. keep comming back there's unlimited info on here and some great people to help along the way...
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    Where I'm @ Now

    capncrunch504 CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE DOING SO WELL AND YOUR LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL WIFE TO HELP SUPPORT YOU AND SOUND 'S LIKE YOU'RE DOING WELL. GREAT WEIGHT LOSS TOO. JUST HAD MINE DONE IN SEPT 2012 SO I AM STILL LEARNING WHAT I CAN TOLERATE ETC, THIS TOOL FOR W/L HAS CHANGED MY...
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    The Goal is met, which road do I take on my continuous journey?

    Linney VERY WELL SAID I WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION TO THE REST OF US WHOM HAVE JUST BEGUN OUR JOURNEY OR FOR THOSE LIKE YOURSELF WHO'VE COMPLETED THIS FIRST PART AND OUR EMBARKING ON THERE NEW LIVES, YOU'RE GONNA MAKE IT YOU HAVE DETERMINATION AND THE RIGHT ATTITUDE...
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    New. How do I get protein in?

    CarolF5 hi may I ask where did you find protein loaded jello??? that sounds heavenly? I live in Illinois so curious if you ordered if off line or a local store. please let me know when you have time. thanks donna ps the pic you have with little kitten is so adorable
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