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My WLS Journey - Revision from LapBand to VSG - surgery scheduled for March 7, 2012

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Updated "ah Hah" Moments

August 23, 2012: Still trying to figure out how this Blog works but figured it was time for another update. As of yesterday, I am down 90.1 lbs!!! Adding a Before/After photo and am updating my "Ah Hah" moments below.... Feeling 'on top of the world'!!!   July 13, 2012: Achieved another 'Ah Hah' Moment today - under 210 lbs. Now down 77.6 lbs - WooHoo!!   Happy July 4th to all. Figured it was time to update these again. Currently down 72 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet on 2/22;

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• July 4, 201214 yr

Read more about Time For An Update - May 2012

Time For An Update - May 2012

I honestly can't believe how time has flown. At first it seemed to go oh so slowly. I think in part because my diet the first few weeks was liquid and I couldn't wait to move onto eating something more substantial.   I am very pleased with my progress so far. I will see my surgeon on Tuesday, 5/29, for my 3 month post-op visit (though I will be shy by 10 days of being out 3 months).   I think the main things I've learned are how badly simple carbs affected my life. My surgeon does not al

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• want2bthin
• May 24, 201214 yr

Read more about Looking Forward To These "ah Hah!" Moments Now That I'm Sleeved!

Looking Forward To These "ah Hah!" Moments Now That I'm Sleeved!

I keep thinking of these randomly in my head and have been meaning to put them down in writing.   First I should share an update - I am SLEEVED!!!! Surgery went as scheduled on March 7th. They removed my Lapband, repaired a hiatal hernia (unexpected) and performed the sleeve gastrectomy. I cannot say enough good things about my surgeons (Dr. Marema & Dr. Koppman assisting), their staff, the hospital, and above all their overall Center of Excellence program. There is no way to compare it

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• want2bthin
• March 13, 201214 yr

Read more about One Week To Go.... Week 1 Pre-Op Diet Complete.

One Week To Go.... Week 1 Pre-Op Diet Complete.

I can't believe how quickly the time is going by - no complaints there. I am actually thankful for these two weeks for me to get things in order - not only for my home and work but mostly for my psyche. I have followed the Pre-Op Diet the last week religiously and lost 7.9 lbs - I'm down to 278.3 now. I feel great. Thankfully my surgeon's pre-op diet is not liquids only like so many others - it is mostly liquids - protein drinks - but also includes 4 servings of fruit/veggies, 4 oz meat, 1 s

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• want2bthin
• March 1, 201214 yr

Read more about The Official Journey To Susie 2.0 Begins Today With My Post-Op Diet...

The Official Journey To Susie 2.0 Begins Today With My Post-Op Diet...

Well I am officially on my way as of today. Scheduled for Lapband revision to VSG on March 7th at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, FL with Dr. Robert Marema.   My prior journey was spread over the last six months during which I began to think that perhaps there was something wrong with my Lapband - that it wasn't just all my fault that I had gained back the weight I lost since having my Lapband surgery on 3/6/06. Now mind you, I do not blame the Lapband in total or probably even for most o

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• want2bthin
• February 22, 201214 yr