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asifitsthelast's Blog
 

January 2Nd!

I was given my date today. January 2nd. The surgical scheduler says she hasnt heard from my insurance yet which I find odd. But she says I meet all their requirements. So here goes!!!
asifitsthelast

asifitsthelast

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Blog 92086
 

12/2012 Update

Starting weight measured 12/03/2009: 288 First consulting appt 06/14/2010: 273 (-15) Last appt with Dr B4 Surg 09/09/2010: 262 (-11, total loss of 26) Weight day of surgery 09/15/2010: 254 (-8, total loss of 34) Weight at two week c/u 09/30/2010: 239 (-15, total loss of 49) Weight at first fill 10/26/2010: 235 (-4, total loss of 53) Weight as 11/08/2010: 228 (-7, total loss of 60) Next fill appt was supposed to be 12/09/2010- port flipped (they think) 1/25/11 - Port Revision surgery. Turns out the way my body is shaped was making the port sit funny. 1/28/11- Weight 223 (-5, Total loss of 65) 12/06/12 - weight 222.8 - I have pretty much maintained at this weight...I have been as low as 209 and as high as 232 in this time period. Started sugar busters diet Tuesday...we will see how sugar affects me.
sara31

sara31

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flawlessly73's Blog
 

Onederland! Flavored Chunk White Chicken!

Hello fellow sleevers and sleevers to be!   I am officially in one - derland weighing in at 196. This is a very happy day for me and I am proud of my efforts. Next week will mark my six week milestone and I can begin exercising. I've starting doing a little exercising already but I am ready to hit the gym and buy a bike to ride through the neighborhood.   I have not been under 200 pounds in years. My blood pressure has been normal and I feel like a million bucks. In early December, I bought a pair on slacks from Kohls (size 18) and they were tight! Well, I put them on Friday and they were good and loose! I ordered the Cytosport Whey Isolate protein drinks from Vitamin Shoppe to supplement my diet and they are sooooo good. Not a shake and not thick and yucky but they remind me of crystal light or a good tart Kool Aid!   Earlier this week I went to Wal-Mart and discovered Great Value brand chunk white chicken. They come in different flavors and for lunch I am eating the lemon pepper flavor. It is a subtle flavor and very good - I can't wait to try the others that I bought.   Good Luck to you all! I am happy happy happy that I made this change in my life!
flawlessly73

flawlessly73

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princesstia's Blog
 

The Journey Has Begun

I'm new to VST, but definitely am ready to share this amazing experience. I decided to have the sleeve in September of 2012. I've gone through 3 months of nutrition, psych evaluation, and an endoscopy. My surgery was approved this past Monday and my surgery date is set for December 20th. Boy I'm nervous. Needed a few forums for some extra motivating support (VST did not let me down!)... I'm from Carson, CA and my surgeon is in Beverly Hills, Dr. Feiz to be exact. It was a smooth, but confusing process. Finally got after 2nd review because AETNA said, even though my BMI is over 40, the photos don't appear to make me look like surgery is needed.. What?? Are you serious right now? Anywho, the small battle is over. The real war starts Dec 20th. Looking forward to my new relationship with VST and I pray this journey is one of peace, fulfillment, and most of all enjoyment!   xTia
princesstia

princesstia

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From Lapband to Sleeve
 

Incisions...

I am 22 days post op and although all my incisions have healed there is one (the biggest incision) that has about a centimeter of it that's not completely healed, its red and this morning a saw pus coming out of it, its very small though, how should i treat this? Help!
Zazi

Zazi

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Kime-lou's Blog
 

Puff The Magic Dragon

Sunday I finally saw something I had been waiting years to see....199.2 on the scale. I was so excited to finally be below the 200 mark, which I am sure most of you can understand. Flash forward to this morning 201.8 - the wonderful water weight gain.   When I woke up this morning I knew instantly I was retaining. My eyes and face were puffy, my hands felt tight. According to by BC pill pack next week is my TOM. Even though I haven't had a period since surgery (no, not pregnant) I still have the water weight gain and the wonderful moods.   Right now I ache, my back hurts, my face hurts - how in the world did I manage to pack on that much water over night? By band is NOT happy about this- I barely got my special K down this morning. Frankly, I am getting reflux from my water this morning. So it's all liquids today until this water gets out of me.   Anyone got any ideas how to flush the water out aside from fluid pills? I don't like being Puff the not so magic dragon.
Kime-lou

Kime-lou

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Shannalee's Blog
 

And So It Begins....

Today was my first surgeon’s appointment and I have got to say that my surgeon is awesome. He was great to talk to and he was really amazed as to how far I have come to quitting a lot of things already. He believes that I can be very successful in this process. Now I am sure he says that to all his patients but I do believe that I can be successful. After talking with the surgeon I talking with my case manager. Now she is a cool person and she just recently had surgery herself….8 weeks out and she is bubbly and so nice. We talked about my insurance requirements as well as what they expect. In the beginning I thought that my smoking and having to wait 6 months before I can have the surgery was way too far out but seeing my schedule and everything I have to do before it now doesn't seem too far way. I am actually excited now because we are shooting for a May surgery. I was amazed and wondered if my insurance would take a long time but she said that as long as I meet the requirements it shouldn't take long especially since my BMI is 66 and even if I did lose weight I would still be in the range to qualify. So I have my first dietitian appointment on Friday and I meet with the nurse on January 4th to start my 3 month supervised diet. OMG….I am actually in this process and can’t wait to see what is next. I am not going to put a number on how much I want to lose. I want to be able to feel good in my body no matter the number that I lose. And so it begins….
Shannalee

Shannalee

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Err122's Blog
 

1 Week Post Op Visit

Today I saw the surgeon... Unfortunately I have sprouted a bump at one of my incisions. It is either a seroma, hematoma, or hernia. Whatever it is we just have to wait. Either the body will re-absorb it or if its a hernia the surgeon said we will wait until I lose weight to do surgery so there isn't so much pressure on it. I am doing well with weight loss. I am 3.5 pounds down from pre-op. I had a good conversation today about embracing my second chance at weight loss. I called the trainer today, back to training on saturday and back to work on Monday. My restrictions will be lifted at that time. I am not hungry and am enjoying my new appreciation of the commitment to be lifelong change. I am willing to try new foods in pursuit of obtaining the proper nutrition.
Err122

Err122

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MissTiffany203's Blog
 

Important Please Help!

So guess what guys? I got the date to my surgery!!!!!   JANUARY 15TH! IM SUPER EXCITED!   but i have a very important question.....   the receptionist at my doctors told me i dont have to do a 2 week pre-liquid diet before surgery and i dont understand that when everyone else i know had to? Do you think i should contact the doctor again to make sure?   Have any of you never had to do a pre liquid diet?
MissTiffany203

MissTiffany203

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Kathy Tyler's Blog
 

Had A Great Day Today, And Feeling Better About Myself And My Weight Loss!

I had a pretty good day today! I'm 29 days since my sleeve, and my scale moved again! I'm down to 215 from 285 ( What I was 8 months ago). I got some new clothes today in the mail for an up coming Christmas party I'll be going to. I was so worried that they wouldn't fit, because I got size Large shirts( I use to wear a 3-XXX) and size 18 jeans with zipper, and button front closures.( I use to wear a size 26/28 pants with all elastic waist) When my clothes arrived I held my breath as I took each one out of it's package, and tried them on one by one! I had gotten three shirts, two jean pants, two sweat pants, two bra's, and a pair of dress shoes. Not all to wear to the party, but they were having a great sale at Women With IN, and I needed some new clothes cause all my old ones were HUGE on me! To my delight they all fit me perfectly! I was smiling, and giggling as I tried them on for my husband. I was so excited and was saying,"They fit, they fit, they actually fit me honey"! I can't believe I can fit into an 18! I haven't worn a size 18 in least 25 years! I was feeling down yesterday, and I didn't weight for a few days, because my scale didn't move! Now today my weight was down more, and I could finally tell I AM smaller! I just wanted to share in case any of you are feeling down, or discouraged. Hang in there, and it WILL happen, and you will be thinner, and healthier!
NewBeginningsForMe2012

NewBeginningsForMe2012

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Momonanomo's Blog
 

I Dream Of Sleevie

Just like Hollyrock100 a couple of days ago, I dreamed last night that I had had my surgery and felt great. In my dream I had been released from the hospital and kept telling myself to not get too frisky even though I felt good. And not hungry! I wonder if maybe the metformin I started yesterday had anything to do with that?   Last night I had a long and productive discussion with DH, and he has a greater understanding and is looking forward to meeting my surgeon. I basically spilled everything that I had written in my blog entry yesterday, and joy of joys, he 'gets it'. He even asked about insurance, and I explained about the BMI thing and how I would have to get approval since my BMI is not the 40+ where they give you automatic go-ahead. He actually said that if insurance won't cover it, we will still make it happen. Awesome! My surgeon has a comprehensive program and requires a pre-op program that includes nutritionist, phys-ed and psych, so this won't be an immediate thing. And as a wise sleever here on the boards said, I can call it off any time up until they put me to sleep. DH will have plenty of time to really wrap his head around this, as will I.   So DH asks that while this process is developing if I would please help him get used to the idea. Because he still just really doesn't understand why this will be different from all the previous efforts I've made to lose weight, because he's never struggled with his weight, nor did anyone in his family growing up. I also now have an assignment to share with him all the things I'm learning about weight related diseases (as Vicki suggested -- thank you!), the dangers of yo-yo dieting, and all the pro's and cons of WLS. He is open to learning Yay!   I also apologized to him for being snippy about his lipo question. I did shed some tears when he asked if my love for him and our life together was not enough to help me to be healthier without having surgery....and that is so sad but just illustrates how powerless I feel to my weight struggles at this point. It is because I love him and our life together that I am ready to take this big step so that I can finally start a diet & exercise regime that I will have a real chance of sticking to. I will still need to do the work, but this time, if I do it, it will be effective. I don't want to waste more of my life not living it to the fullest!   Got a call that they've scheduled a consult for a sleep test. Just a consult, don't bring your jammies lol.   K that's it for now. aloha!
Momonanomo

Momonanomo

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jkevhack's Blog
 

Question

this has nothing to do with banding, but how do you get your picture on your profile. I have tried with no luck   Thanks Julie
jkevhack

jkevhack

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BewhoGodcreatedmetobe's Blog
 

3 Weeks And 4 Days Of Liquid Diet! Uggghhhh

So my surgeon wants me to lose "over 20 lbs" so i was put on a liquid diet for 3 weeks and 4 days. ive lost 12 so far in week one. I am drinking meal replacement shakes for every meal and nothing else except water. Week one was good. I wasnt too hungry and just tried to stay focused. Now in week 2, i find myself more hungry at dinner time so i am making a small salad with little dressing with tomatoes and no cheese or meat or croutons in the evening instead of the shake. I figured that i can still hit my 24 lb goal like this but i have to stay focused. At least the salad will give me something to look forward to. And of course the night before surgery, i wont have anything. I do have a couple events this weekend including a dinner party and a lunch for my daughter at Goofys kitchen at the disneyland resort but my plan is to stick to salads and get use to not always looking forward to eating but to enjoy the party.   I can do this.
BewhoGodcreatedmetobe

BewhoGodcreatedmetobe

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The Light at The end of the Dark Passenger
 

About 8 Hours From Having My Vsg

I'm in puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Hopefully, and if everything goes well, in less that 12 hours I will have the VSG.   I'm very nervous. It is a huge change. I'm afraid of dying, not for me, but for those I love. I would never want to make my mom or sister suffer, but I have deprived them of a life with me because I'm always depress in my house, or of feeling ashamed of my weight.   I know recovery will be painful, but I hope and pray to God this goes well and I can handle everything with strength and peace.   I know once I'm awake from surgery, it won't mean everything is perfect. I already had a few surgeries in the past and complications happened about 2 weeks after. So whomever is reading this and believe in the power of prayer, please send some this way. I will forever thank you.   I'm having this surgery because I'm tired of seeing the best years of my life go by, and I don't do nothing about it. I'm tired of all the struggles, I'm afraid of my diabetics getting worse, I'm tired of being tired, feeling hopeless in a room isolating myself.   I've suffer several emotional disorders due to my obesity and my fear of being seen like this. But is time to change my life and embrace this new opportunity.   I've decided to do this journal to keep track of all the changes. I want this to be about me. I'm doing this for me but also for my family because I want to give them the best of me, and I never want to forget that they were my most important motivation.   This is one of the hardes decisions I have made in my life, there is nothing easy about this surgery. I will have to find the strength to say goodbye forever to many foods that were nothing but addictive and unhealthy. I have to to this the right time this time.
Biellita165

Biellita165

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

Band To Tight

Hi guys I took your advise...went to the doctor and told him that I've had problems for approximately two months keeping food down. The first thing he did was have me have an X-Ray which showed that my band was still intact...so then he said it is probably to tight so he released some of the fluid. I can't tell you how good it feels to be able to eat normally and not get sick, I've been able to get my protein in today and I really feel great. Thanks again for the advice!!!!!!
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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MissTiffany203's Blog
 

Omg Guess What!

I GOT APPROVED THIS MORNING!!!!!!! WOOOT WOOOOT!!!!   TOMORROW AFTER MY CLASSES I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DOCTOR TO FIND OUT WHEN THE DATE IS!!!   IM SOOOOOOOOOOOO FREAKING EXCITED!   THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!   KEEP ME UPDATED WITH YOUR JOURNEY & BE MY FRIEND!! <3
MissTiffany203

MissTiffany203

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Err122's Blog
 

Post Op 7 Days

Well today is one week. I see my surgeon tomorrow, which is kind of exciting. I didn't see him after surgery. I got discharged by the nurse practitioner before he came in to see me the next day per my request. I got discharged about 24 hours after surgery. I am interested to see how things went being an operating room nurse I like to know the procedure part of things. I am having minimal pain. Nausea is finally subsiding. I am not hungry. Just a little weak at the end of the day. I am getting all my fluid in and all my protein. So far so good. Hopefully soon I will be posting about some weight loss
Err122

Err122

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