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Everything posted by exoticheart
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The Journey
Well just thought I would post what my thoughts are, they are quite short and sweet. I was thinking in December when I started this journey that this is going to take forever and why cant it be next week.............Well I will tell you my surgery is less then 2 weeks away and I cant believe how fast it got here. Soak everything in and try not to rush it , because by the time your surgery date is scheduled, you havent really processed all those emotions that come with it and they end up smacking you in the face all at once. Then you think your crazy, what am I doing. But when you read others blogs on here you realize its normal its just not fun normal ...........Have a great week
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Don't know where to post :/
Good Morning, Yes everyone is intubated when they are having this surgery because they want to make sure your always able to breathe.Second Im not sure who told you blood clots are something you shouldnt worry about but you definetely should. I work in the vascular lab and know this too well. Unfortunately if you are smoking you are at risk now for blood clots and with surgery it will double. They do put compressions on us during surgery to keep the blood circulating and thats why they make us walk immedietely and especially the days proceded. But when you smoke you are robbing your arteries of oxygen and also causes them to scar which can pool blot and there is where the blood clots can form. Most surgeons wont operate on patients unless they have quit smoking so not sure why they havent made you quit unless they just want the money and arent concerned for patients health....Dont mean to scare you just think you should know the truth....Good luck on your journey.
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Mexico Gastric Sleeve
If you put it in the search bar of the forum , you will find loads of information that people have already posted regarding Mexico surgeries, good luck on your journey
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My First Post-Op Photo Share
You look great
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7wks- Down 30lbs w/pics!!
You look fabulous............all I can say is WoW and congradulations
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The waiting is killing me!!!!!
For most of us it is a long process,I started last oct with signing up for classes that started in December ....be patient because once they set a surgery date its a whole different set of emotions so take your time and really let this sink in.....it will be here sooner then you know
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Progress - 5 Months
You look amazing
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Surgery Complete a few hours ago today.....
Glad you made it out ok and are doing fine, keep us posted
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Around 5 months out and 92 lbs down!!!
Loved your post and thank you , I needed those words and I needed them today , my surgery for the sleeve is the 24th of this month and playing ping pong in my head .............so thank you
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Bras
Victoria Secrets has the best bras ever and they will fit you and suggest the best one for your size
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The post op happy dance and giving back idea
Congratulations on your weight loss and I would love to be apart of your paintings as well
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"Jewels of June"
Southern California here and June 24th is the start of my new seat on the losers bench
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lily slim tickers
thank you so much..........needed a walk through
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lily slim tickers
Can someone please tell me what code to use to get the lilly slim tickers on this site ...........thanky you
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7 Month Surgiversary!! :)
Damn Girl you look amazing, dont give up .......Keep the strength that you had when you started your journey and you will continue to thrive
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I'm Sleeved!!!!
Glad you are doing well
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Telling your boss
You dont have to tell your boss anything, if she asks you just say its personal and leave it at that, In todays health care world to discuss personal health information is agaisnt the law and people can get fired from discussing other peoples medical issues. Just tell her you are fine and its personal I told all my co workers that I am going on vacation that way im not questioned until I come back if anyone should find out......Good luck on your weight loss jouney
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creamed soups
Hey Kelly , where do you order sample packs of the unjury chicken soup? thank you
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Home from the hospital and so happy to be SLEEVED!
Congradulations and just take it one day at a time. I am right behind you ,my consult with Dr.Suh is May 26th and Im excited to join you on that bench How was the whole experience with the hospital and the Doctor been so far? Hope you are feeling better today and hope to hear from you soon....
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Biotin
Biotin is sold over the counter and you will have to ask your M.D on what dose he will let you use and there is no side effects noted, I use it and Im pre surgery and havent noticed a difference. I have thin hair and nails and have used it for over 2 months but it might work for others. I still continue to use it though.....hope this helps
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Nectar Whey Protein Isolate
What is the website that the sample proteins come from....thank you
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Finally.... Before and After pic!!!!!!
You look amazing !!!!
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OMG!! NSVs Coming out of my ears this week!!!
Congradulations and Im very happy for you , I cant wait to be on the same train
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OMG!!! I'm running out of clothes!!!
If anyone has any 2x scrubs I will gladly buy them from you
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8 months Post op -- 122 lbs gone!
I couldn't comment on your video but you look amazing,are you exeecising? Keep up tne great work