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A weight loss surgery blog by Brooke on BariatricPal. 5 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about A month and a half

A month and a half

It has been a month and a half. Is the glass half full or have empty? I have lost 30 pounds, had hoped for more. But the total amt of weight I had to lose was 90 pounds. So, the reverse is that in a month and a half, I am 1/3 of the way to my total goal!!!   Feeling like a pro in the eating thing. I hate all protein shakes, but that is what I usually have for two meals a day. I still like soup and find I can eat anything except dense protein. Steak, 2 bites max. Ditto for chicken. If I want ha

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• Brooke
• June 2, 201016 yr

Read more about Fatigue

Fatigue

Had surgery 4/16. Lost 25 lbs. and now I am stuck. The worst part is that I am physically exhausted all the time. I drink several protein, fat free milk, sugar free Carnation shakes a day. I take vitamins with iron, chewable and chewable calcium several times a day. I eat other things from the list too....but I am so EXHAUSTED I can barely move. Does this happen to anyone else?

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• Brooke
• May 5, 201016 yr

Read more about Home at Last

Home at Last

Let the games begin as this warrior is ready! I was supposed to check out of the hospital last Saturday morning but just got home tonight. Turns out that if the surgeon does not stitch the something to either some fat or something else lying around, some people's stomaches twist and flop shut. So I got to stay at the hospital. They thought if I stayed on liquids it would relax, the swelling would go down and I would be good to go. Well, it did not happen. They had to order a stent for me. Put

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• Brooke
• April 23, 201016 yr

Read more about Tomorrow!

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the BIG day. Thanks to both of you who gave me comments. I do not know how to respond to your comments or send you a message.....but when I figure that out, you will hear from me!

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• Brooke
• April 15, 201016 yr

Read more about Scared and Excited

Scared and Excited

Having the sleeve surgery on Friday. I am excited about what it could mean for my life and health. And scared. I honestly do not know if I can take another failed weight loss attempt. On the good days, I tell myself I will NOT fail and this is a great tool. On the not so good days, I tell myself that the best predicter of future behavior is past behavior.   I am hoping to find some positive support for myself on this website because support is going to be key for me.:scared0:

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• Brooke
• April 12, 201016 yr