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Ms. Mannix's Blog, a weight loss surgery blog by Ms. Mannix on BariatricPal. 7 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about I'm here

I'm here

I'm a closet sleever whose doing this alone. Today was my last day at work because my procedure is scheduled for Tuesday. While updating my out of office for work email & updating my voice mail, it hit me.   As I would tell my girlfriends......"This *ish is REAL!!" The waiting is over! From 1/2013 to 7/2013, I'm finally here.   I've been to the required support groups, the consultations, the psych evals, the 3 months with the Nut, the EGD, the H Pylori meds, (ugh) the tears from b

• 4 Comments
• 711 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 27, 201313 yr

Read more about Does size matter?

Does size matter?

Bougie {boo-ghee}   I grew up understanding the word "Bougie" meant you were acting/being uppity. But today this word has new meaning. A bougie is a guide that the surgeon uses to butt the stapler up against, when forming your Sleeve & they come in several sizes. Does size matter? Why are there so many to choose from & what makes the surgeon select which size is best for you? Can you request which size bougie you'd like?

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• 737 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 10, 201313 yr

Read more about ☼ 7/30/2013 ☼ My Sleeve Day

☼ 7/30/2013 ☼ My Sleeve Day

This was the loooooooongest holiday weekend E-V-E-R!!!   I felt like a kid near Christmas, having to walk past the Christmas tree with ALL of those beautifully wrapped presents underneath, with MY name on them..{and not being able to unwrap any until Christmas Day}.   I called this morning & scheduled my date..... 7/30/2013... You guys can't see me, but I'm doing the Happy Sleeve Day dance!!   Wow & to think....I will be "born again" {not bring disrespectful} for the 3rd tim

• 4 Comments
• 846 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 8, 201313 yr

Read more about Closet Sleever

Closet Sleever

I must admit, I'm a "closet" sleever.   No family or friends know what I'm about to do because I choose not to share. i feel ashamed that i cannot lose the weight on my own. I've been trying for years only to regain the loss weight & then some.   My mother has been petite & tiny all of her life, so shes never understood my plight. If she knew, oh would I hear it... Yup, even at the age of 49, she still tries to be controlling. Our phone discussions are never about life events

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• 1111 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 7, 201313 yr

Read more about The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Alex Brecher

The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Alex Brecher

http://www.amazon.com/The-BIG-Book-Gastric-Sleeve/dp/0988388235/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373122497&sr=8-1&keywords=the+big+book+sleeve+alex

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• 800 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 6, 201313 yr

Read more about Anticipation.....

Anticipation.....

Good Afternoon,   After 4 phone calls made today @ 9:15am, 11:15am, 1:15am & 3:15pm, I was politely informed on the last call, that the Scheduler was off today. One would think that they'd advise me of that from the initial call @ 9:15am.. {Say WHAT?!?!?}   All is well. I will tenaciously try to schedule my Sleeve date on Monday... :tongue2:   Have a wonderful weeked everyone!

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• Ms. Mannix
• July 6, 201313 yr

Read more about My First Entry 7/4/2013...Welcome to my blog

My First Entry 7/4/2013...Welcome to my blog

I'm learning my way, so I apologize in advance for the repition. This was posted yesterday   I've been struggling with my weight since I was a child...Always gaining and never losing.   Excercising, watching what I ate. Green Juicing & organic eating. Cutting back the salt, decreasing the sugar, omiting the bread, bagels & donuts. Stoping the fast food quick trips, increasing the steamed veggies, and loving fish & fowl.   Drinking water, carrying water. Drowning in water. I ha

• 4 Comments
• 700 views

• Ms. Mannix
• July 6, 201313 yr