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TJFox
on 10/5/21 6:31 am
Topic: RE: how can i stay positive through my weight loss surgery journey

Thanks for the reminder that small changes matter!

TJFox
on 10/5/21 6:29 am
Member Services
on 10/5/21 6:15 am, edited 10/11/21 8:10 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: RE: 40 Celeb Weight Loss "Transformations"

For the safety of our conference attendees, the 2021 OH Conference in Houston was postponed. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!

Member Services
on 10/5/21 6:14 am, edited 10/11/21 8:02 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: RE: 40 Celeb Weight Loss "Transformations"

For the safety of our conference attendees, the 2021 OH Conference in Houston was postponed. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!

Batwingsman
on 10/4/21 9:15 pm - Garland, TX
Topic: RE: 40 Celeb Weight Loss "Transformations"

Have to admit I'm a little puzzled by this year's Conference, too. Usually by the following Sunday attendees are posting pics of the event all over the forum and talking about how great it was. But this time, nothing .. ? I'm wondering how many attendees we had this year, and if there were any "snafus" .. ?

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

MetalHeadCHICK
on 10/4/21 7:59 pm
Topic: What was your experience like before and after weight loss surgery

I get myself in right mind frame to have weight loss surgery, I just want to know What was your experience like before and after weight loss surgery, and how has surgery help you?

Partlypollyanna
on 10/4/21 5:59 pm
RNY on 02/14/18
Topic: RE: Woke up vomiting Foamies.. Anyone Else ever have THIS?!

You could have just woken up feeling bad but maybe call your doc office and see if they have any concerns/need to see you sooner? I think foamies first thing out of bed is odd but bodies are odd (I can't drink cold water first thing in the morning is my odd thing)

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150

Jen

sweetpotato1959
on 10/4/21 2:18 pm
Topic: RE: Woke up vomiting Foamies.. Anyone Else ever have THIS?!

Lucile777,Everyone will have different triggers._even with the same surgery by the same Surgeon! ( My Mom and I did and had same surgery/same surgeon, 6 months apart.)

That is why doing a strict log of everything you eat and drink can be a good tool to use regularly.When you have issues can go back to that log and see even back 2 days- to 2 months and examine that log to find your patterns of stomach /intestinal problems. It's part of the way i found i can only eat one kind of beans, and only small amounts of sweet peas. and no raw fruit. My other was checking my blood sugars for sudden changes.

.. When i get foamies, it is often that i ate something with too much.. fat...usually, it is a prepared food and i don't know how much of fats has been used/often tastes wonderful going down-but not coming up. Dry food CAN cause it too. This does change with time as your body makes adjustments.. Use this as a tool to utilize for best diet control and weight loss..

.. My worst trigger was chicken salad., now i make it all at home and have no issues. As others have note- incomplete chewing of a fiberous item will cause them as well.

I would do a strict diet log,+Slow down your eating period... go back to the 15-20 chews per bite.Slow your entire meal.

if you must have a sip of something because a food is too dry- use warm liquid , an ounce of broth or less added to a dry food will increase tolerance.- it can not be fat off the top roast juices.

I am 24 years Post op and had the surgery that was precursor to the RNY and DS and others...a hybrid surgery...I have gastric intolerances... and will have gastritis , if i am not careful to get the enzymes- or limit the foods that cause problems.( mine are, soy, milk, legumes, raw fruit)

Prevacid is my drug that works best for me- as well. if i notice i have bloating, lack of appetite, early nausea, but hungry for some specific food..( usually Banana's) i will take prevacid 30 mg bid for 3 days then 15 mg. x 2 days... that usually gets me thru... I react to it extremely quickly , within 2 hours i have relief. I keep it on hand continually.

Member Services
on 10/4/21 2:14 pm - Irvine, CA
Topic: RE: ADDITIONAL CASTING CALL - Revision of WLS or Plastic Surgery - Share your story!

I know that they have chosen some individuals already, but we are not privy to their discussions. I do know those that have let us know they were chosen are happy.

beechie46
on 10/4/21 1:04 pm
Topic: RE: should or shouldn't go to my highschool reunion after lose 200lbs

GO!! Show off the new you. I never went to any of mine mostly due to my weight. Sad that we beat ourselves up over our appearance. Half the time we are all thinking about a bulge here and there. Go Please don't miss out make those memories!! Heck, most of my guys from HS and bald and potbellied. At least we are adults now so why not. BIG HIGH 5 and FIST bump too. 200#'s is something to be VERY PROUD of.

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