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A weight loss surgery blog by Shannon64 on BariatricPal. 7 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about So frustration has sided.................... .

So frustration has sided.................... .

So got through the frustration part and lost 7 pounds this week bringing my total loss to 34 pounds. I get my 2nd fill next week so hopefully this will be the next step to get me moving more towards my goal.   Glad I have a venue to scream and yell in and then come in and report happy news.   Good luck to you and me in this journey:redface:

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• Shannon64
• March 30, 201016 yr

Read more about Feeling very frustrated

Feeling very frustrated

262 that's where I have been stuck and now a week after my fill still stuck there. I watch what I eat, my portions are small and nothing is happening. Then I get home and my insurance paid $1,000 of the surgery they pre approved leaving me with a bill for $25,000. Feeling a huge amount of regret for having this surgery. It's not working and now my insurance is pulling the rug out from under me. I was so excited to have this done, lost the 15 pounds I was required to and the day of surgery

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• Shannon64
• March 20, 201016 yr

Read more about Day 4

Day 4

Hi all Well surgery went fairly well, it took 3 hours, I had my spleen removed several years ago and so they had to take care of all the scar tissue and then I also had a hiatal hernia they repaired. I came home the next day and have been lying low ever since. Drinking my protein shakes and sugar free jello. Yesterday I had chicken broth and that tasted good. I'm not finding myself hungry so having to remind myself to drink. Overall feeling really good, the gas pains from them blowing me up so

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• Shannon64
• February 11, 201016 yr

Read more about Tomorrow is the day

Tomorrow is the day

Well here it is, tomorrow is my big day. Banding!!! I'm scared, anxious and ready. lost 20 lbs of which 15 was only required so that feels good. Now I am off to enjoy the Super Bowl and I can eat a few munchies.:biggrin:

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• Shannon64
• February 7, 201016 yr

Read more about Back on track

Back on track

After working hard over the weekend and the last two days my total loss is 13.5 just a pound and half before surgery which is less that 2 weeks away! I'm excited. Thanks for the kind and supportive words.:thumbup:

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• Shannon64
• January 27, 201016 yr

Read more about Hunger Wall

Hunger Wall

The last two days have reminded me why I want to get banded. I have been working super hard on losing this required 15 pounds before surgery and I hit the hunger wall yesterday. I ate and ate went to the gym though and this morning had gained 2 pounds. UGH. So I let myself continue with the eating day and went to the store tonight and will start hitting it hard again tomorrow. I have 2 weeks to lose 5 pounds I know I can do that!!!:thumbup:

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• Shannon64
• January 23, 201016 yr

Read more about Here I go

Here I go

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 11. I am so excited and anxious and scared. Which after talking with folks sounds normal!!   I have lost 12 pounds of the 15 required before surgery. I joined 24 hour Fitness and love it. Go almost every day. Walk the treadmill, work free weights on my arms and then ride the stationary bike. I drink 2 Slim Fast a day, eat lots of sugar free jello and then a meal. Just learning how to fix that meal in a healthy way. My fiance is amazing and so supportive. I'm l

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• Shannon64
• January 19, 201016 yr