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It was not me that made raised garden beds. I can barely keep flowers alive. Although I did plant peppers and tomatoes in pots this year .. Which are still alive and yummy lo!
 
Hello I’m 22 female based in SI,NY
quick backstory
I had the gastric sleeve at 2017 starting weight 297 lbs
In 2020 I had the gastric bypass starting weight 278 lbs
Recently I had the Trans Oral Outlet a reduction (Tores) July 21,2022 starting weight 236lbs
 
Today I had annual visit with pcp. Blood work came out great but that automated blood pressure machine is a joke. It always reads 30 points higher I am normally 130/70 and sometimes lower, that machine puts me at 160/76. Home weight today with underclothes and socks 207.8. Weight at dr office 94k aka 207.176 with conversion app. Protein levels from 7/19 4.0 right in the middle at all my bariatric first year visits I am under the low level. Unless I do more dumb things like falling again like I did on Sunday, I am good for the next year. Been to chiropractor to be put back in place. Took nap today afterwards, feel a lot better. Checked pool at 6 pm. Small amount of goop from last chemicals added yesterday. Vacuumed and all gone. Tested water and test strips showed chlorine level good for I think the first time, and ph levels good. Now steps for the shed, pavers for the ramp to the patio and finish painting glider frame and put new seating/back boards on it by Saturday. I got this.
 
Brianna22 said:
Hello I’m 22 female based in SI,NY
quick backstory
I had the gastric sleeve at 2017 starting weight 297 lbs
In 2020 I had the gastric bypass starting weight 278 lbs
Recently I had the Trans Oral Outlet a reduction (Tores) July 21,2022 starting weight 236lbs
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Hi Brianna welcome to the group. This is a great place for information, ask questions, support, and just talk about stuff that you don’t have anyone else to share with.
 
Adriana07 said:
Hi everyone,
I’m new to the group and I finally got a surgery date of 8/25/22 after 8 long years of not losing the weight needed to get a date. Looking for support and to support others like myself. Can’t wait to connect with you all.
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Welcome Adriana. You have found a wonderful place for information, understanding, support, a place to let off steam if the need arises, we do it all. Only we are fellow WLS people not dr. We will tell you on things that need dr stuff. Be safe, choose happiness.
 
Roni said:
Hi I am Roni. I have been in the Move program at the VA in IA City IA for three years(actually longer). It is required before referring for bariatric surgery. Dec 3 I will meet with the surgeon to determine if I am eligible. Initially I was more interested in weight loss by medication, that had some obstacles but I was able to overcome them. I eat a lot of sweets when I am stressed( was really bad at last location I worked..gained almost 100 pounds) I am retired now. I have been on a 1500 diabetic diet log since July. I have lost 14-15 pounds since July to now. I have serious pain in my left hip and I have trouble walking. Exercise is a challenge. I am hoping things will be less painful when I lose some of this weight. now I am to meet with the dr. Spoke with psychiatrist for the second time yesterday, she likes how I am putting effort and research into my journey. I explained to her I recognize this as a commitment and there is no pedaling backwards down the road.
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Welcome to the group! I'm also in the process of getting bariatric surgery. I wasn to long my egd done, now I have to get a gastric emptying test done, so hopefully I can have a surgery date soon. But it is taking every bit of 6 to 9 months to get the surgery..Thanksfully my insurance does not have any requirements for me to do. My requirement is whatever the surgeon wants me do while I'm in his program
 
Redlady985 said:
Welcome to the group! I'm also in the process of getting bariatric surgery. I wasn to long my egd done, now I have to get a gastric emptying test done, so hopefully I can have a surgery date soon. But it is taking every bit of 6 to 9 months to get the surgery..Thanksfully my insurance does not have any requirements for me to do. My requirement is whatever the surgeon wants me do while I'm in his program
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Usually most of us have or had a gazillion hoops to jump through to qualify for WLS. It took me from the initial paperwork in Sept 2020 until actual gastric bypass surgery on July 12th 2021. So it's a game of hurry up & wait. Welcome to the group.
 
Hi been a while, I know. Went into a funk towards the end of august. The kids coming by to swim, was great for company but the rough-housing they did ruined my favorite float. Then school started and they were gone and I was back to pool time alone. I was exhausted from all the work I put in during the summer. And the time without the iPad did me in more. Starting to come out of the funk but it is A process. Thinking of Christmas and what I need to prepare to gift. Weight is holding since august so that part is under control. Still would like to see more come off. I should get my mind set for ctivity for weight loss, Today was Move support group and I am finally addressing one of the inconveniences of the bariatric surgery. Meal, what do you perceive as a meal? Tradition; is meat- starch-veggies. With small stomach 4 oz. It is choice : meat no starch no veggie. Or no meat starch no veggie. Last option is no meat no starch yes veggie. Just my mind set. Snacks have been fruits for fiber and sometimes celery sticks. I will work at checking in more regular. I did touch in on some posts just not my own. I recommended the site to someone whose friend just had sleeve four months ago.
 
Good to hear from you. Sorry you're in a bit of a funk. Happens to the best of us. I was just wondering how you were

I have noticed I only do "meals" at dinner and its just too much. I'm of the same mindset as you, regarding meat/starch/veg. So, making a dinner is just So. Much. Food. Last night I made lemon herb chicken thighs, scalloped potatoes and green beans. Sounded good but I had to eat it separately and at different times!!
 
Empty nester here so making a meal is a chore. Especially since husband doesn’t eat leftovers. Anything above one serving per person mostly gets thrown out. I hve issues with throwing food out after making the effort. Tonight I used a protein muffin mix to make waffles I even added extra protein to the batter. i made three tonight ate two, hubby wasn’t home. Put third in fridge and I put the extra batter in baggies to clip corner and make th some more fresh waffles tomorrow.
 
I HATE anti leftover people lol My husband was very much anti leftovers until he had to cook or eat out everyday. Actually since he had his WLS, I cook every other day at best. Even trying to resize recipes, there is always too much. I've started sending food to my mother in law lol
 
I love breakfast all day Long. The waffles are good even using cold batter. still have enough batter for at least two to three more meals. Husband is doing can goods: soups, chili, chef boyrdee, stews, beans and potatoes. It works. I hate cleaning the kitchen after him though.
 
missyinacage said:
I HATE anti leftover people lol My husband was very much anti leftovers until he had to cook or eat out everyday. Actually since he had his WLS, I cook every other day at best. Even trying to resize recipes, there is always too much. I've started sending food to my mother in law lol
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HAH!
I wouldn't say I am "anti leftover" but I am very picky about them. I struggle with left over meats after the 1st day, always have. I try to food prep my lunches so I just work around my own issues so I can be successful. Regular chicken is the worst for me, like grilled or baked chicken breast is too tough after about a day and I even put some juice in the containers to help. BUT, shredded chicken or chicken mixed in things is fine, etc. It is weird but I have adapted to it.
 
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