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    I guess I'm an outlier

    Thanks, Duckman! You're success is an inspiration!
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    Hi Linda! Thanks for responding. I too have been trying to carb cycle. Not sure if it's working yet as I'm only weighing myself once a week. But even though I haven't lost any weight, I've lost three dress sizes since surgery.
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    Thank you for responding! I'm not sure what my other lengths are but when I see the NP this month, I will ask her if she knows. I'm really worried about seeing them again as I have not lost much weight. That is all they truly care about...not all that I care about, but this is such a...
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    Weight training vs Cardio...the ARGUEMENT

    I honestly think every body is different. My body likes 50/50. I am a chronic cardio person (i.e. I could do 1 hour on the elliptical and then leave without doing any weights). I found what's best for me is warm up on one cardio machine (ex 1 mile on elliptical), lift weights/machines...
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    Munchkin, Thanks so much for your words and being you. It is really great to know that I'm not the only one who has struggled. Honeymoon my ass. I have been weary of going too strict with exercise and too strict with following a high protein (well, I basically lived on protein shakes for...
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    Yes, I have a true DS. I read the OR notes. My cc is 120cm. My surgeon wouldn't do any shorter.
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    How much protein do we need in a day?
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    I guess I'm an outlier

    So I had a vsg revision this last April to a full DS. I was really successful with my VSG and lost 114 lbs (100% of my excess weight). Over 6 years, all that weight came back. Enter DS. I have not had a honeymoon phase yet. I watch my carbs, eat high protein/high fat and go to the gym 3x...
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    Birth Control

    I too have PCOS and have been on multiple different kinds of birth control. IUDs are not a good solution for us PCOSers. We need the 3 weeks of hormones and an off week to shed the lining of our uteruses....according to my reproductive endocrinologist. I have used the nuvaring for years...
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    Not liking iron trend

    I'd say save your money, get into see a hematologist ASAP and get an infusion. I had to get one a month out from surgery. I am 20 weeks out and feel like crap again. I'm having an iron panel done tomorrow. The moral of the story is not everyone responds to oral iron no matter what form it's...
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    Other than weight loss, what is one of your goals?

    I have so many NSVs I want to hit again and maintain. -Cross my legs comfortably -Effortlessly run 6 miles again (A goal I can't believe I hit with my VSG but I did) -Have more energy -Not have my arm fall asleep when I am reading a book in bed -Get rid of my fat clothes...I have clothes in my...
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    Arrogant bitch hospitalist MD

    And by harm done to the patient, I mean he didn't receive pain relief and labs were not run that would confirm a diagnosis and treatment plan. That is harm to the patient in the hospital's eyes.
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    Arrogant bitch hospitalist MD

    I work in healthcare in an inpatient setting. The best way to be a bee in the bonnet is to get in touch with patient relations. Explain to them the situation and that there was harm done to the patient due to incompetence. If you don't feel like patient relations is helpful, casually tell...
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    six weeks plateau

    Hi Hilary, I will try that! Thanks! I am currently flirting with the ketogenic diet. I've had success with it before and I'm hoping I will again.
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    six weeks plateau

    No, you are right. I fully expect to lose slower than I did with the vsg. But to do all the right things and not lose weight during the "honeymoon" period is really hard. I know I WILL lose weight eventually but where I will stop is scary. I want to lose 80-100 lbs more.
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    six weeks plateau

    Thanks for your response! I have about 100 lbs I'd like to lose to get down to the weight I got to with my vsg. I am eating high protein, high fat, low carb. My carbs usually range between 30-60gm a day. I am working out 3 times a week (spin class, swimming, running intervals, weights) and I...
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    six weeks plateau

    OK so I'm 4.5 months out from surgery. I did have a complication of a low iron, and was sick the first month post surgery. From surgery, I've only lost 16 pounds. From pre-op, I've lost 46 pounds. I am a revision ds. Any advice from the vets for breaking through a six week plateau? I'm...
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    DSer who can't stop losing? Anyone hear of this?

    I would love to have this problem. I am a revision (to a 8 year VSG) and am 14 weeks out. I am lucky if I lose a pound a week!
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    lunch ideas

    So when I go to work, I often pack my lunch. The cafeteria usually only has heavy carb options and salad bars gross me out. Anyone have lunch ideas other than leftovers? I'm getting bored with my normal choices. One that I do often is lettuce wrap tacos. I make taco meat with ground beef...
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    VSG to DS: 23 Weeks Post-Op (Blah)

    Posting this was very brave. Trying to undo years of bad habits is hard but I think you can do it. Keep your head up.
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