TexasTea

Gastric Sleeve Patients

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April 27, 201412 yr

[font='comic sans ms']My name is Ginger and I am getting ready to have the Gastric Sleeve. I have always struggled with my weight, and more recently when my father died, I just gave myself permission to deal with his death by eating. Food is my drug of choice. I volume eat, and after I am done, I go into the kitchen and find sweets and eat those too. I went to NY this summer and my cousin really put her foot down. She told me she wanted me to live for a long long time and that I was not healthy and needed to do something about it. I had gotten so overwhelmed I had just accepted that I was fat and would always be. I saw a friend of mine's husband on facebook one day. He had been overweight and had lost a lot. I was so shocked at how different he looked! I asked how he did it, and his wife told me that he had the Gastric Sleeve. I have been thinking about this for a while, so I spoke with him and found out what the process is like. [/font]

[font='comic sans ms']I tried to go to the clinic and hospital locally but soon got discouraged by their tedious process and run around. I fired them from the job, and decided to go somewhere else. [/font]

[font='comic sans ms']I found Dr. Scott Stowers in Decatur, Texas. I have heard wonderful things about him and am very excited about my future. [/font]

[font='comic sans ms']I walk past a window and wonder "who is that person?". I am shocked at how different I look now that I am overweight. I have purchased all of the vitamins, and prescriptions, and just bought a new pair of pj's for the hospital, and am ready to get this show on the road. I am open to any ideas, and advice anyone can give me!![/font]

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Looking for buddies in Central Texas

TexasTea replied to bhanson's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

hi I live in central texas!! just had hand surgery so I can only type w 1 hand. had the sleeve dec. 20. welcome aboard. ask away!!
- March 30, 201412 yr
- 5 replies
worst first month recovery
worst first month recovery

TexasTea replied to gruiz27's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

It does get better! Take little sips of Water all day. I gagged and now I no longer do. I had mine 2 1/2 months ago, and feel so much better.
- March 8, 201412 yr
- 4 replies
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- January 26, 201412 yr
Diet/foods
Diet/foods

TexasTea replied to natalie_christin's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

I had the sleeve on December 20. I can barely eat anything without getting full, so I really have to rely at this time on Protein supplements. But I can't really find one I like that much, so I am without energy. I have lost 46 pounds since December 13. I would love to hear from anyone with ideas. I am open!
- January 26, 201412 yr
- 19 replies

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