Dansha
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Heavyweight from Kansas here. I need to lose approximately 140 pounds. Right now I am on my pre-op diet and have lost about 15 pounds in 8 days. I realize most of this weight is Water weight, but I am still very excited. I have 6 more days of pre-op. I am 5'5 and I would like to weigh about 140. I want a little bit of meat on the bones and that's why I went with a higher weight. Deb
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Surgery set for tomorrow
Dansha replied to Lady E.'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. Deb -
2 month update (down 43 pounds 35.5 since surgery 7.5 pre-op)
Dansha commented on texaschick's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Excellent work. Keep it up. -
You read my mind. LOL. I was just at Walgreens looking for the sticks. I'm on my pre-op diet and losing weight like crazy, so I was wondering if I was in Ketosis. That's were I have bought them before when I was on Slim 4 Life. At my Walgreens they didn't have them, but there's a Walgreens on every street corner here so it shouldn't be hard to find someone who has them. Good luck. Deb
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Girl.......I'm hungry!!!!:mad0: Again I am losing a bunch of weight, but I am wanting a Spam sandwich. LOL. I'm alright tho.
I go to Dr. H. tomorrow to review my labwork and to go over my EKG and I guess my chest X-ray. I do have a couple of questions for him as well. I'll keep you updated.
I hope everything is going good for you. Let me know. TTYL.
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Good for you joining Weight Watchers. I've always liked Weight Watchers program. In fact I think I'm going to join after I have my surgery just to make sure I stay on track.
Baby girl don't give up. I now it's hard especially when you wanted it like yesterday. Just keep fighting. It will work out.
Thanks for being on the boards. You bring smiles to people's faces. Hopefully a smile will come to your face about the surgery soon. TTYL.
Deb
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Please tell me your BMI and Bougie Size
Dansha replied to christina@MIA's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I haven't had surgery yet,but my surgeon told me he will use a 34 bougie on me. My BMI is currently 47. Deb -
Sleeved on 8/6/2010.....
Dansha replied to goal160's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow... sounds more like a vacation than major surgery. LOL. I am glad to hear everything went so well for you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted with your progress. Deb -
How you doing? Just checking on you to see if there is any update with your surgery. I wish all who needed this surgery could just have them instead of going thru the bull crap like you had to go thru. Best of luck sweetie. I hope everything turns out well for you. You know to keep us posted with any new developments. Ciao.
Deb
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Sleeved for 5 hours now!
Dansha replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats baby girl, I'm happy everything went as expected. Didn't you have a cold or something? I'm assuming everything is cool now. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Deb -
wednesday's the day for me!!!
Dansha replied to freshpeach's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best wishes and good luck, freshpeach. I love that name. LOL. You are doing great...... 25 pounds. Were you on a two week pre-op diet? Please post as soon as you are able to. Deb -
I'm on my pre-op diet which started this past Tuesday. I bought a canister of unflavored protein from GNC and so far I like it alot. I put it in my yogurt ( 2 scoops )and in my crystal lite drinks. I can't tell the difference. Good luck. Deb
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I start my pre op diet tomorrow
Dansha replied to lil red raider's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It can be challenging. Good luck and best wishes. Deb -
Major goal reached - time to party!
Dansha replied to breezy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Excellent!!!! CONGRATS on the 50 pounds lost in four months. I bet you feel amazing. Keep up the good hard work and you will be there in no time. Deb -
Congrats. Surgery on your birthday..... that's wild. Best wishes. Deb
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Hello from Kansas. I too am to be sleeved on 17th. I started my pre-op diet on Tuesday and have lost a total of 13 pounds so far. WOO HOO!!!!! It's been hard, but I know I MUST do it. This has been amazing journey, so far and my aim is to see it to completion. Best wishes and good luck to you. Please keep us updated with your progress. Deb
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Congrats on the weight lose. I think that's AWESOME. Keep up the hard work. Deb
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Thanks so much for sending me a message. I means a lot to me.
Well let's just say the pre-op diet is pretty rough to me, but I know it's for the best in the long run and I will stay the course. I am taking my potassium faithly, because I DO NOT WANT TO GO THE THE HOSPITAL AND BE TOLD MY LEVELS ARE STILL TO LOW AND THEY CANCEL. That would be totally devastating to me.
Best wishes to you sweetie. Please keep me posted with your progress.
Ttyl.
Deb
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Congrats!!!! to you and your hubby. At last the wait is over. Sept. will be here in no time. Good luck and best wishes to you both. Deb
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Medical Neccesity Letter to Surgeon
Dansha replied to toyrenee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My surgeon's insurance manager at his office prepared and faxed my letter after I met all of my requirements . Good luck. Deb -
Good luck and best wishes. Deb
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Lab results back... might have to cancel?
Dansha posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Today I went to the hospital for my lab workup, chest x-ray, and EKG. That was 7:30 this morning. I just received a call from my surgeon's office and the nurse stated my potassium levels are to low and they might have to cancel my surgery if I can not bring them up. They are calling in a script as I am writing this. I NEED to start taking this medication immediately. I have waited and waited for this and now......:sad0: My emotions have been up and down lately and this seems like a crushing blow to me.... I feel like crying. My level is at 3.3 and they want at least 3.6. My surgery is in two weeks. The nurse said they will take lab work again the day of surgery. If still to low, they will have to cancel. Peeps I need some words of encouragement. Thanks for listening. Deb -
Hey pcindy, I see we both have the same surgery date. I'm ready and I'm sure you are too.
I've been on my liquid pre-op diet for about 4 days now and feel pretty good. What about you?
I saw you post on a thread I started in which I talk about my surgery possibly being cancelled due my low potassium levels.
A little background: I have high blood pressure and for this condition I take Lisinopril 40 mg/ twice a day. I also take Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg/ once a day. The staff at my surgeon's office believes the Hydrochlorothoazide is what caused my potassium levels to go low.
I see the surgeon again on the 11th. In your professional opinion should I ask for my levels to be checked then and not the day of surgery? I know the answer, but you seem very knowledgeable so I respect you opinion.
Please get back with me as soon as you can.
Thanks in advance
Deb