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Down 50lbs.
That's great. Congrats!!!
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I'm sleeved
Woot Woot. Congrats. Glad to hear that surgery went well. Prayers going up for a speedy recovery!!! Keep us posted.
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All systems are go!!!
Had an appointment with my surgeon today. All of my pre-op tests were fine and my surgery is acually going to happen on Monday. Yikes - I'm feeling a little nervous right now. So many changes to make. i hope it's not too overwelming. I was just given all kinds of stuff to read and information to process. I'm pretty sure I'm confused. :thumbup1:
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Last Meal before Liquid Diet - Yum
Thanks, Jerry. I'm trying hard to take everything in stride. I'd love to catch up to you on the weight loss. I'll see what I can do Thanks for the input. Your sleeve friend, Terri
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June Surgery anyone?
Hope you are doing well, Sparkle. Give us an update as soon as you feel up to it.
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Last Meal before Liquid Diet - Yum
Start Liquid Diet tomorrow. Tonight I had a delicious dinner from Applebees. Had Steak with Shrimp and Parmesian. - Yum. :thumbup1: Can't believe I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow. Surgery is on Monday. Time is starting to fly. I must admit, I'm getting nervous.
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Update on maddie
So glad to hear that you are home and doing better. Can't wait to catch up with you after you've had some rest!!!
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Scoot over ... Make room on the bench
Congrats. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
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Off to see the wizard.....
Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Yuk - Why didn't anyone warn me?
Just had my post op appt at the hospital and Upper GI XRays. That stuff that make you drink is absolutely disgusting. :thumbup1: I can't believe I was able to keep it down. It's amazing the stuff we are willing to put ourselves through in order to have this surgery!!! 6 more days til surgery!!! Can't believe it.
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Update on maddie
Oh Maddie, I'm sorry to hear that you are having some difficulties. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!!!
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2nd day post op..not as bad as i thought it would be!!!
Glad to hear it. Congrat on surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery and sucessful weight loss!!
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First Setback - Hopefully Nothing
Still no news. The cardiologist was supposed to read the information from the monitor on Friday, but he was called to the hospital for an emergency. They are supposed to get back to me on Monday.
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I've officially lost my marbles
Somehow, I let my oldest daughter, who is only home for the summer, to convince me to do a yard sale. We've been going throught the whole house and the yard sale is scheduled for next weekend right before my Monday 6/14 surgery. I knew I would be able to do it afterward, so we're squeezing it in before. Who knows, maybe it will help me keep my mind off of things. It sure is keeping us busy!!!
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1 year out today
Tiffy, you look fantastic. Congratulations!!!
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It's official
Congrats Laurel. I can't help with pointers because I haven't been sleeved yet, but I hope you recover quickly and have much success with your sleeve. I'm excited for you!!
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The stomach of a squirrel... or maybe a groundhog
Wishing you a quick recovery. Let us know how you're doing. Congrats!!!
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First Setback - Hopefully Nothing
Thanks for your support and comments. I looked up PVC and must admit that I'm feeling much better now. In most cases, PVC's don't seem to be a big problem. The cardiologist will let me know by Friday what they found.
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First Setback - Hopefully Nothing
OK. I've been jumping through all the hoops. Did the psych eval, went for the sleep study, got the CPAP machine. Did the pulminology tests and blood tests, had my an ultra sound of my heart and EKG. Everything checked out fine up to that point. THEN today I had a stress test and I was told that my heart was skipping a beat occasionally even at rest before the test. :scared0: They sent me home with a heart monitor for 24 hours. Besides the fact this it's itchy, and I'm ready to rip the connectors off my skin, I'm paranoid that they may find something to deny my sleeve surgery. :thumbup1: Please keep your fingers crossed and say some prayers that there is nothing seriously wrong and that I get the clearance I need from the cardiologist!!
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Date Changed
Sorry Steph. I'm sure you're very frustrated. Hang in there!!! It will still be here before you know it and then you'll be on the way to a better life.
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being sleeved TODAY!
Prayers going up for a smooth and speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
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Tomorrow i get sleeved!!
Awesome. Prayer going up for you. Keep us posted.
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My Sleep Apnea Cured!
Hey, Maddie. Hope you are doing better with your CPAP. I finally had 3 nights in a row without taking off the mask in the middle of the night. It's been about 3 1/2 weeks for me now and I think I'm finally getting used to it. I was haven't serious doubts at first that I would get used to the CPAP, but finally, I think it's gonna be OK.
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Surgery scheduled 7/14/10
Wow, that was fast. Congrats. Good luck with your preparation and surgery and keep us posted.
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No more philly cheesesteaks... *sob*
I'm not sleeved yet, but I've been mourning the loss of Philly Cheese Steaks for 8 years now. We moved to Oklahoma 8 years ago from Pennsylvania and we can't find an authentic Philly Cheese Steak anywhere. I still think about how delicious they are. I guess I'll have to get used to missing many different foods after my surgery. It's gonna be ok though. I guess we'll just have to adjust.