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    San Francisco bay area?

    How are you doing? I had my surgery Jan 25 th here in the Bay Area. Doing pretty good 7 weeks out. Down 41 lbs.
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    New beginning and gift of love to myself and my family... on Valentine's Day

    Welcome... Valentines day surgery seems bet popular! Congtrats!
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    Just joined this forum

    Thank you...took all your advice for Jersey girl too! No applesauce yet. I am on Cream of wheat, SF pudding and creamed soups and all clear liquid now. Friday starts mashed potatoes, yogurt and eggs! I can't wait for a poached egg. How do you eat and drink all that is required when I am full at...
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    Just joined this forum

    Thank you for all these great tips! Right now I get full so quickly hard to get everything in. Hoping that is just because I am only 10 days out. I did order from unsure today. Heard the chicken soup was great. Ordered the cheese topping too.....we will see! Had a hard time not having Super...
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    I just got home from the hospital

    So sorry your are having all the pain. Good sign no fever. Is that area hit to touch and still firm? I have felt very down the past two days. Is it normal to be so tearful ? Hoping when I start on stage 3 will feel better.
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    Hey how the heck is everyone today?

    Gorgeous day in the Bay Area in California. I wore a tee shirt and sandals today! Trying to walk outside twice a day to soak up the sunshine. Felt sorry for myself a bit tonight when everyone was eating burritos. Started saying to myself... Why did you have this surgery?? Had to pray and think...
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    New beginning and gift of love to myself and my family... on Valentine's Day

    I am one week out from my surgery. It was a long road and scary so I understand how you are feeling. Your post caught my eye because we both started at the same weight and have the same desired weight. I have two teenage boys myself. The hospitals are so well trained on their bariatric units now...
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    I just got home from the hospital

    Had my surgery one week ago today. Spent one night int he hospital in a huge private room. Used a Morphine pump so pain control was pretty good. I walked the whole until the evening of my surgery. No nausea or vomiting at all but having a hard time getting suggested amount of protein and water...
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    Just joined this forum

    Surgery Well I had my surgery last Friday and have been out of the hospital for4 days now. I am getting around pretty good..... It has been a little more painful than I expected. Eating very very little at this time. On Stage 2 until Tuesday. Getting in all my supplements. Hard to get in all...
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    When can I start eating salads?

    Can I get the Wendy's Chili recipe please? I don't eat any red meat so can't go buy it need to make with turkey.
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    Great day

    Beautiful here in California today too. Has been chilly!
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    Nother Newbie!

    What happened with your mom?
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    Just joined this forum

    I had to see surgeon, go to 2 orientation group meetings, see dietician, see Psychiatrist, sleep clinic, labs, EKG, surgeon again......then surgeon again week before surgery. Not a quick process. Gave me time to think and pray about it all. Insurance okayed very quickly for me. Having my...
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    Surgery

    I keep thinking about giving up what I do best which is eating. Feels spooky to think that wont be an option anymore. But I don't want it an option anymore either. Will you be in the hospital just overnight?
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    Surgery

    My surgery is this Friday the 25th.... A little nervous.
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