Charlotte
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The sleeve surgery is a LIFE change. Unlike the other surgeries this one can Not be undone sorry to be so direct. Remember why you want the surgery in the first place, are you looking for a quick fix or are you looking to be healthier. The portions start out at 1/2 oz or less and by the time you are healed (5-6 weeks) you will be eating 4 to 5 oz. Keep researching, Best wishes to you and on your surgery.
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What Was It Like While You Were Under?
Charlotte replied to letsdothis!!!'s topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
They give you a drug in your IV to relax you then ask you to take deep breath and then you wake in recovery. Easy as pie. -
Why Did You Choose The Sleeve?
Charlotte replied to pebbles99's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I chose the sleeve due to the failure rates of the others. I have seen to many people fail with the lap band and the bypass and that was not an option I wanted. I felt with the sleeve I could make my weight lose and not have to many worries. I have failed at losing weight all my life and this time I didn't want to. I was sleeved in December of 2011 and have not regretted it. The weight is coming off slow but it gives my body time to adjust to the changes. I LOVE my sleeve. I eat 4 to 5.5 oz of food at each meal, depending on what it is, and I don't have to worry about sugars (dumping). I can eat what ever I want as long as it agrees with my new stomach, LOL. I wish you all the best in your choice, if you are having doubts about your doctor check out a different doctor ask a ton of questions leave no stone unturned it's your health. -
This week has been very mild for me. I had to go in to the hospital on Tuesday with chest pains but all was ok they said. See heart doctor on Friday to find out what is going on. I haven't lost or gained weight or inches this week but I know as soon as I can go work out again it will all change. Life is strange, I think it knows when to make us rest and when to make us get up and go. This is a rest week for me.
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Clearing My Throat.
Charlotte replied to SkinnySimon79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been going through that a lot lately. Some times I even have to spit because it gets to be to much. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has this problem. Hope it goes away soon for both of us. -
My weight loss is at a snails pace right now and it is very frustrating. I know I didn't put it on over night but dang it I want it off over night!! I want to look in the mirror and see the person I know, the one that is inside waiting sometimes impatiently to get out. This is my fault though, I made this body over many years, and now it's time to unmake it. First step this week is to work out a little more than last week. (without going over what the doctors set for me) Second drop my calories back down to 800 instead of 1100 Third really pay attention to the amount of sugars and fat I intake. Fourth If at all possible try not to stress over things I can't change in my life. and last but not least get on my knees and pray more. That should be enough to tackle for this week lol May Jesus continue to bless me on this journey of a life time and help me to follow through with it.
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Charlotte posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: Post Op Day 1
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Charlotte commented on Charlotte's gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
Week 5 WOW!!!! -
9 Days Post Sleeve And 11 Pounds Down....
Charlotte replied to roxy.grissom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are doing great keep it going. Congrats on those 11lbs. Your attitude is awesome. -
6 Week Out Photo...before And After
Charlotte replied to rodswife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Big changes how wonderful you look. Keep on going you are doing great. -
3.5 Mos Out & Need Advice!
Charlotte replied to kayte819's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your body could be adjusting to the loss, it needs time to reshape and settle down before it starts the losing again. I have gone through a few stalls the last one was the longest ever but when it was all over I had dropped 2 sizes. That is why I don't just weight every week I measure and keep track of it (my clothes fit different before I change sizes also). We have put our bodies through so much over the years and now we had surgery and have taken away more than half of our stomachs it requires time for healing and adjusting to everything. If you feel you are doing everything you can then don't stress about it (stress can make you gain) it will come off it has nothing else to do this early after surgery. We all have had stalls and some (like me) freaked the first time it happened. Keep up the good work and smile you are doing good. -
I am not a DOCTOR by any means, but I can tell you that losing weight can bring it on. My sister didn't have a period for 3 years due to her weight (300+ pounds) and when she dropped 29 lbs she started all over again. I made her go to her GYN. She explained to him that it was brown and filled with clots, he explained to her that because she hadn't had one in so long it was all the old blood and it should be normal color by next period (which it was). He also recommended that she ****** after that period was over. I personally feel that if you are concerned about it make an appointment with a GYN just to insure nothing is going on. Better safe than sorry.
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Doctors appoint in Vegas went really good. I am above the norm for losing which is where I want to be. He increased the amount of protein he wants me eating and is very happy with my a1c count. He reminded me that as I get closer to goal weight I will have to work harder to lose the weight. I have reached another goal 255lbs yeah, next goal is 200lbs so will increase the weight training as I can't do much cardio right now. According to the doctors I may never be able to much cardio because of the damage to my heart. Had to buy new clothes to cover, every thing was falling off, down to size 18/20 tops and pants from 28's and 5x's it just amazes me at how many sizes I have gone through. I am hoping to be n 14/16's b the end of the month. I am so thankful for all the changes taking place and I owe it all to God and the doctors for letting me have this surgery. Well time to start a new week and new adventures. Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus is my prayer.
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I couldn't take the lortab (to many allergies to pain meds) so they put me on rybix 50mg it is tramadol 50mg and is a melt away that taste like mint I really liked it and so easy to take.
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Ok scale watchers I went to the weight doctor in Vegas today weighted 255lbs WOOOHOOOOOOO 82lbs gone only 18lbs to reach 100 and 95 to reach goalam so excited doc said I am doing good for 5 months out.
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Still no air but they called at 6:30am to let us know they will be here between 11 and 1 today. We ended up at the casino last night it reached 95 in the house yesterday and this morning it is already 81 UGHHHHHHH!!!!
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This day has had it's up's and down's already. Staring at 2 this morning the air conditioner went out called but won't get fixed until tomorrow I bet. Then off to bowling with the grand kids for league they were so excited. Can't do any cleaning without air it is already 80 in here and it's only 1. ugh:(
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Son Gave Me An Nsv And Didnt Even Know It!
Charlotte replied to jenn298's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats. There is nothing better than a son giving praise to his mom, as they don't do that but once in a blue moon. :wub: -
Love my sleeve. I just want to let you know I did NOT take the easy way out this is by no means easy. I am tired of people thinking this, they have no clue what it takes or what I go through each and everyday. To each of you on this site I commend you for taking this journey.
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Started week 20 with doctor appointment, it went very well. I am no longer diebetics, "Yea", still off most of my meds except plavix and floic acid am very happy about that. Had to take new picture for my file as the other one was horrific. according to his records I have lost 27 since January not to bad. He was very happy with all the test results except for my ldl levels they will come down in time. I am still hovering at 260lbs (265 doc scale) but my body is still changing things around I am now a size 20 and 1X in all my clothes, muscles are forming all over what a feeling. I like the way I look in the mirror more and more each week it makes me feel good. I never liked looking in the mirror because this big woman was there looking back, I am not skinny by any means but now I see a totally different person standing there. I have a doctor appointment with weight doctor in Las Vegas next Tuesday and am hoping for great results with him also. Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus On ward and down ward
