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Everything posted by VJSlim
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Beyonce Has Pushed Me Over The Top! (Sorry Its So Long!
Ditto!
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Question Of The Day Tuesday
Wow I would love to hear about those workouts. I have been stalled for more than 2 weeks during my second month and I'm terrified that I may not lose much. If it is not much trouble, can you please share what those workouts are?
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Question Of The Day Tuesday
Loved this one!!! Here is mine: these days, I can climb stairs for almost 4 floors without having to take a short break at every floor to catch my breath! And I have used my asthma inhaler very rarely these 2 months (maybe twice). It is such a relief and I really look forward to all the NSVs that I hope will come my way
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Worried About Recovery Room Pain & Nausea
I was neck deep in pain meds the first day and did'nt feel one bit of anything! The next day, I had a mild pain in my largest incision - as it was on my left side, I had to make a concious effort to get down from the bed on my right side. If I forgot to get down on the right side, I had a stinging pain for a few seconds. This was only on my second day. From the third day onwards I did not experience any pain unless I had too much to drink/eat during the first week.
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I'm On The Other Side
Congrats! Wish you a speedy recovery and great success in your weight loss journey!
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Is There A Cheering Section Near By?
Awesome job, MeeMee!! Such a huge weight loss in 8 days!! So happy for you
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American Sleeved In Pakistan On 2/29
I think it is called Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome -- it is caused due to harmonal imbalance. The main result of this imbalance is the formation of small cysts in the ovaries. And it causes irregular mensural cycle.
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American Sleeved In Pakistan On 2/29
Yay! Congrats, neighbor! (I'm an Indian ) I wish you a speedy recovery and great success in your weight loss journey!!
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Surgery Date 03/22/12
Congrats on this life changing decision! Wish you a speedy recovery, and success in your weight loss journey!! PS: Love the moustache in your avatar LOL
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I Know This New Beginning Started With My Surgery
Awesome! Congrats! All the best with your sleeve, career and life!
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How Tired Were You In The Weeks Post-Op?
I'm not married and dont have kids. I had the surgery in Jan. I was very tired the first week and till the 4th week I needed mid day naps for atleast 2-3 hrs. I dont do much physical activity at home or office, still I needed naps. So I had to take a 5 weeks off from work. But the 5th week was better - I was back to normal and did not need to take naps in the afternoon. Once I started going to office regularly, my energy levels were back to normal.
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Flame Free Weekend Confessions!
Each morning I take my vitamin meds at my office coz I have a protein shake for breakfast every day and it just feels too heavy for me for atleast 30 mins after I have the shake. But, on weekends I sometimes forget the vitamin meds - like today Oh well, cant do anything abt it now -- its almost 11pm here... will have to try my hardest to not miss taking my meds....
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Medium Bath Towel Finally Wraps Around Me!
AWESOME! Cant wait to have my own NSVs!
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365 Days Ago....
You look fab!!! Congrats on your awesome weight loss! I too am planning to get a tattoo once I reach my goal or atleast once I'm 15 lbs near goal!!
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Long Term Unknown Results
That is so awesome!!
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Long Term Unknown Results
Well, not sure if this is much of a help... But a few days after I joined this forum, I read a post where a lady said her mother had gone through a surgery very similar to VST (where they cut off a portion of the pouch) 19 YEARS AGO and that she was feeling well and had no issues. Now, VST is a pretty new procedure compared to others, so it is hard to find definite long term results researched and published. All I had to convince me to take the plunge was the assurances from my surgeon (who is AWESOME!). I had no other option, because, I was at a point where the next 20 yrs of my life would have been a living hell with obesity related complications if I had not gotten sleeved. So, at this point, I'm just going with the flow and hoping and praying that even after 20 yrs I feel good without any VST related complications.
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Endoscopy
I had to have it done because of the acid reflux. But I dont think it is necessary for everyone.
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Another Vster Has Made It To Onederland!
Wow!! Congrats!! You guys are such awesome inspiration
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Nsv....
That is so awesome and you look GREAT!!
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Thanks To Gastric Sleeve Going Vegas! Married 40 Years!
Wow awesome! Congrats! Wishing you and your wife a very happy anniversary and many many more to come!!
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I Need Help
Yup -- she was the one who came to my mind immediately. But as I'm new to forum I didnt remember her name correctly She is a huge inspiration!
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I Need Help
Not me personally, but I spoke to several of my doctor's patients who had VSG and got pregnant after 2 yrs or so. In my research I found that the weight loss actually helps with fertility. And I know a few members of our forum are actually pregnant now -- I read few threads by them, but the names escape me at this point. You could do a search on the forum topics and you'll find those threads.
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Revision Scheduled-Will The Sleeve Really Be That Different?
Oh and I dont get hungry for a good 2-3 hrs after eating.
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Revision Scheduled-Will The Sleeve Really Be That Different?
I cant relate to what a 'stuck' feeling is like as I have never had a lapband. But I do know what a full feeling is like after VSG. The food literally refuses to go down after that point for me. A couple of extra bites, and I have a HUGE burp and that is a sure indication not just for me but also for others near me LOL. Then I feel this urge to get up and just walk around a bit in the hall. After the surgery you'll really have your own 'tell' about the full feeling. Dont worry and all the best!!
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My Brother's Friend Didn't Know Who I Was .. Till
Awesome NSV!! I hope I have some of my own soon!