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amencorner's Blog

A blog by amencorner in General

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From post-op to post-fat

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Ambivalence

I read in someone else's blog entry (or maybe it was a forum post) that her overweight friend who had a lap-band procedure but didn't lose any weight seemed to be negative when talking to her about getting a sleeve. Then I thought about the way I've been feeling since I was sleeved. I honestly don't think a day has gone by that I haven't had some feeling of regret -- so I can't imagine how I'd feel if I'd had a WLS and not lost any weight. Now, don't get me wrong. I have my eye on the end game a

Did Someone From Cigna Call You Post Surgery?

Just wondering if anyone got a call from Cigna post surgery. I'm very guarded about my personal information, especially providing it to someone giving me what I'd refer to as a cold call. When I asked the caller -- who identified herself as a Cigna nurse -- what was the purpose for her phone call, she said they like to follow up with patients following hospitalizations. I found that strange as I was hospitalized in September for another procedure and received no such call. So again, any Cigna pa

Hit A Rough Patch, But Getting Better

Yesterday I thought I was going to die. It was my first day back at work and I had absolutely no energy at all having found it difficult to consume protein or drink enough water/liquids in the days preceeding.   I finally got some greek yogurt down and drank some low sugar Gatorade and water and today I fared much better. I did decide to cut my work day in half. So, I'm going to do 1/2 days for the rest of the week and I hope I'll be ready to get back into the saddle fully on Monday.   Wish

A New Job To Go With My (Soon-To-Be) New Bod

I have always felt that my weight has been one of the things that held me back professionally. You know how some folks view obesity as a sign of laziness, lack of control, etc. My boss wears like a size 2 or 4 and runs marathons and stuff -- things to which I certainly cannot relate. Last year I was passed over for a promotion and the person who got the job quit after two months. The job was reposted and, of course, I re-applied. Well, found out today that I got the job this time!   This is aw

Hungry As Hell, But Scared To Eat. It Hurts Going Down!

So, I've finally progressed from liquids to soft foods -- pudding, yogurt, eggs, etc. I was eager to eat but find it extremely unpleasant. I can feel the food traveling to my stomach and it's a very unpleasant feeling. I really feel it in my chest. It settles eventually, but not without much discomfort.   I know the surgery affects people differently, but I was wondering: Is anyone else experiencing this? And those of you who are 2, 3, 4 months or more out, did you experience it and how long d

New To The Forum And Five Days Post-Op

I had my surgery on Monday, February 27, 2012. Admittedly, I've had a couple of fleeting moments of regret. But again, they were fleeting. This is not a decision I entered into lightly. Not to mention the lengthy process required to even get approved for the surgery. The initial pain and discomfort following the surgery had me wondering if I've made the right decision. I know that as I heal and get past this rough part, I will welcome the weight loss and all the other changes I look forward to,

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