ursiboo72
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What Do I Tell My Employer For Time Off? Want To Keep My Privacy
ursiboo72 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I am flying to San Diego on April 10 to have the sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Garcia (my insurance excludes WLS). I have booked my airfare and now need to notify my boss. I'm taking a week off but I'm not sure what to tell him as the reason for requesting the time off. I don't want my boss or co-workers to know I'm traveling to have weight loss surgery. My boss is pretty laid back so I know it won't be a big issue but I'm not sure what to tell him. I'm thinking I will just say I need the time to take care of some business at home (ie. home repairs). Any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated. Thank you! -
How are you doing? I haven't been on the site in a while. We should meet up. We can discuss our experience with Dr. Garcia.
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Had my monthly visit with my nutritistionist. I am down another 10 lbs! Yeah. I'm down 41 lbs since surgery. 61 lbs for my highest weight. Yay!!!!
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To Those Sleeved By Dr. Garcia In March - How Are You Feeling?
ursiboo72 posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello, I will be sleeved by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico on April 11. I'm starting to get nervous (and excited). I was wondering how those who were sleeved by Dr. Garcia in March or in earlier months are doing. I would love to hear some updates. It would help alieve some of my aprehension. I am grateful for this site. It is so informative and supportive. -
Went to a party last weekend. Saw some people that haven't seen me in a long time. Everyone was shocked how good I looked. Some were happy for me, some hated. I'm stilll adjusting to my new body. I wore a tight dress for the first time in well over a year. I felt sexy and a tad bit self conscious. My confidence is improving. Yay to NSV's!!!
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The second month post my sleeve surgery has been difficult. My mom has visited most of the month and well, let's just say it has been hard to resist her home cooking!! Sigh... next monday is my two month anniversary. Gotta try to burns some calories this weekend. I want another loss on the scale.
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Had my monthly visit with my nutritionist. My weight is 275 lbs. That's a loss of 11 lbs since my last weigh in two weeks ago. Yay, I love my sleeve!!!!
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I'm a single sleever. Sleeved just over a month ago (4/11/12). Have been single most of my life. No children. I have noticed some men checking me out. No dates yet. I'm ready but nervous about dating. It's been awhile. I love my new sleeve and more active lifestyle. My self-esteem and confidence is steadily improving as the lbs drop. Looking forward to hearing your stories, tips and advice as we all venture into the dating pool
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Happy Mother's Day!!! I am fighting an ear and sinus infection, plus, Aunt Flow is in town. Oh Vay!! I'm feeling down but not out. Resting and laying low today.
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Hi. I am a Mexico sleever too. I was sleeved April 11. Wanted to follow your journey. I wish you continued success.
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How did you post your before pic? I want to post one and haven't figured out how to do it.
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Today is my 1 month sleeve anniversary. My weight... drumroll: 286.0 lbs. That's a total loss of 21 lbs my first month. Wahoo!!!!!
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This morning the scale reported my weight as 288.7. Yay!! I'm only 1.7 lbs away from reaching my goal of 20 lbs lost for my first month anniversary on May 11.
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One of the biggest blessings to come from my sleeve journey is my new love for exercising. I am working out 4-5 days a week. I jogged for 1 minute on the treadmill. Yay!!!
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I Just Bought Dr Alvarez's Book!
ursiboo72 replied to cissiesue's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have his book and I love it. I constantly re-read it. He provides very valuable information. Get the book. It's a great investment. -
I'm still having problems getting my daily water intake. I have yet to reach 64 oz. I'm drinking tea, water, propel zero and protein shakes. Any advice? It's hard for me to sip sip sip all day
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Weekly weigh in -- Lost 4 lbs. Down 17 lbs total since my sleeve surgery on April 11 (3 weeks ago)
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Walked 5 miles today and got back on my soft foods plan. There will be weightloss pitfalls and stumbles. The most important thing is to pick yourself up and get back in the race!
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I had a weak moment last night...ate 2 chicken nuggets and 1/2 an ice cream cone from McDonald's. Got terrible gas and stomach pains afterwards. I felt so bad for jumping ahead of my schedule. I'm struggling.
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I survived my company's potluck lunch. Made healthy choices (hummus, roasted chicken) and said NO! to the dessert table. Me 1 Temptation 0 ... Winning!!!!
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Had my first visit with the nutritionist yesterday. 2 weeks since my sleeve surgery and I have lost 13 lbs!!!!
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I'm doing the same. I see my nutritionist today for the weigh in since my sleeve surgery on April 11. I have noticed my face is getting smaller too. I wish you continued success on your weight loss journey.
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I worked out for 60 minutes last night. First workout since my sleeve surgery on April 11. I feel great!
