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swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
I saw that there were a few procedures that dermatologists can use for minor excess skin issues, and I'm wondering if anyone has seen a dermatologist for this? What procedure did you have done? I understand that for major excess skin I'll need to hav
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
I'm pretty sure that this topic has been covered in the past, but I haven't seen a thread recently. Before WLS, I never really had to feel my feelings. I just ate food instead of actually dealing with things. Now after surgery I'm noticing
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago
So, I have a friend who inspired me to have gastric bypass after she was incredibly successful. For that I am eternally grateful. However, whenever she introduces me to her friends she'll tell them my name and then add "swim_bike_smile had surgery ju
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swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
If so, when did you notice it start to happen? I'm 3 months in, and I'm just waiting for it....
In the meantime, I'm taking all of my vitamins, and getting 80-100g of protein in and just crossing my fingers.
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swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
I keep reading in forums about hormones released during weight loss. Does anyone have any research on this? I can't find any information, and I like to read up on things.
On a related note, I've been noticing that my skin looks absolutely ho
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
I'm looking at this post-op planner feature, and there is no way that I am going to reach the weight it is telling me I should expect to be by month 2. ** I'm not disappointed, or even taking this as a guideline for my own weight loss. However, it g
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
Is anyone else working on increasing their NEAT (activity besides exercise to increase metabolism) ? I'm learning that I can't just say "well, I worked out today so I'm good" and then just go home and loaf around on the couch. What other non-exercis
swim_bike_smile V2ActionLog object to Pre-Op 7 years, 8 months ago
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
I just got my bill/EOB for my RNY surgery, and the surgery/hospital stay cost my insurance provider $47,000+. Holy cow! That was incredibly shocking, considering that I got an estimate for $12,000. Luckily, I am only on the hook for approx $850.00,
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
So, today I vomited after eating tuna fish. I had about 4 "heaves" (idk what else to call it) and the last one was bright red, approx 1 T. Now, yesterday (24 hours ago) I ate some red sauce. Would it stick around in my pouch that long or should I be
swim_bike_smile wrote My surgery story; the lead-up and week of 7 years, 9 months ago
The entire pre-op process was pretty breezy. I had 6 months of a medically supervised eating program where I had to log my food every day, then attend a meeting once a month to read a 'module'. D...
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
How were you "fortunate" (sarcasm) enough to find out that you did? Vomiting is probably #2 on my list of things that I hate-- I'm even a 'sympathetic vomiter' (i.e, if someone else vomits or I smell vomit, I also vomit)
While the f
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
The countdown begins-- my surgery is Monday morning. What are some things you did/purchased before surgery to prepare yourself for coming home from the hospital? Any particular foods or comfort items that you had that were helpful?
Also, con
swim_bike_smile has a new goal: Wear knee-high boots that actually fit on my calf 7 years, 9 months ago
swim_bike_smile has a new goal: Make it through Surgery without Complications 7 years, 9 months ago
swim_bike_smile has a new goal: no longer see myself as the fattest person in the room 7 years, 9 months ago
swim_bike_smile has a new goal: Reach Onederland 7 years, 9 months ago
swim_bike_smile has a new goal: Fit comfortably in any seat I choose (lawnchair, movie theater, airplane etc.) 7 years, 9 months ago
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
So, I really like to do endurance events, and I know that I am going to have to fuel myself differently after surgery. Now, I just pop a GU or shot block and am on my merry way.
How soon after surgery were you able to get back into sports, a
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Were any of you prescribed this? For the RNY folks, did your pouch tolerate the pill? These pills are huge and I'm worried that I am going to vomit if I take these after surgery. I'm not saying that I am not going to take them, j
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Who are your favorites? I've found a couple that I really like, but would also like to see who others are watching. I've been watching YouTube videos almost every night in preparation for my surgery Monday.
swim_bike_smile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Did any of you go a bit crazy before you started your pre-op diet? I feel like I am having a "last supper" of sorts... Pre-op liquid phase starts tomorrow.