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NancyJerry

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    NancyJerry got a reaction from mouya84 in Dimple/hole/dip Incision On Stomach   
    Yes, I have this too. If you watch videos, like on UTube, of the procedure, you'll see that they put a "thing" that looks like a cylinder in that particular incision. That is where they fill you with gas and pull your excised stomach out. On one video it looked like, from the INSIDE, that at the base of the cylinder something rotates in a circle to clear the area away. This would essentially push the fat out of the area causing this indented area. Mine is already less noticeable.
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from mysleevemylife in Happy about my progress   
    15 months later I wouldn't change a thing!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from mysleevemylife in Happy about my progress   
    15 months later I wouldn't change a thing!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from mysleevemylife in Happy about my progress   
    15 months later I wouldn't change a thing!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from mysleevemylife in Happy about my progress   
    15 months later I wouldn't change a thing!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from ShouldBlittler in baked fish   
    Can bake it with some Panko crumbs to give it the crunch of fried fish?
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from Terry H. in 15 Months Post Op Progression   
    Fabulous! I wish I had taken pictures like this that would show this type of progress! Congratulations on all of your hard work!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from hsirk in Major victory for me :)   
    An amazing story, from an amazing person! Keep up the awesome work!!
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    NancyJerry reacted to xavtay2 in No longer in the 200s as of yesterday   
    I had a major scale victory on yesterday I am finally in onederland!!!! It's been over 16 years since I was at this weight. I am happy and doing a dance right now. So glad I had this surgery it has truly changed my life. Starting weight 261 current weight 199 and surgery date 9/10
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from 2012newme in Starting Fertility Treatments   
    I pray, so much, that this works for you. It is not in God's Plan for me to be able to have children, but, I LOVE to hear about other peoples' blessings!
    Best wishes to you on a most special journey!! Keep us posted!
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    NancyJerry reacted to his2my2our4 in Nsv ~ Jeans Shopping   
    All along my ultimate goal was to wear skinny jeans (and not look like a stuffed sausage) with a pair of tall boots. One could dream, right? Well, I bought the tall boots a few weeks ago thinking and hoping that soon I would find a pair of jeans that might just fit inside them.
    Tonight I decided to give it a go. I took a size 14 and a size 12 back (with the boots in hand). Size 14...way too big. Size 12...still too big! What in the world?!
    Who walked out with a size 10 pair of skinny jeans that look amazing in my tall boots?!? That would be MEEEE!!!!
    There is no food on this earth that tastes as good as this victory!!!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from AdeptDreamer in How Painful Was The Surgery?   
    I guess I'll be in the minority here. I tend to wake up slowly from anesthesia in the first place (just slow and groggy) but I was SUPER SUPER nauseous and they gave me anti-nausea meds which knock me out. So the first day I was groggy, nauseous and the gas pain was really awful, but due to my sedated-ness, couldn't get up and walk. The first night I slept in one hour increments then had to get up and pee. - every hour! My nurses were spectacular at giving me pain and anti-nausea meds as soon as the last dose wore off. By morning, I was feeling much better.
    Then I went down for the x-ray where they give you the clear stuff to drink (can't remember what it's called) and I threw that up!! That sent me back down the anti-nausea med/knock me on my butt groggy path. By noon on the second day, I was up out of bed every hour on the hour WALKING. That is when the the gas finally got out of town and everything else felt better. If I could have walked sooner I would have - and if you can you should!
    Once home, I took my pain meds as needed. It was more like I felt really good and would "over-do it" so I'd take a pill and go to bed for a little while. By the 3rd or 4th day home I don't think I took any.
    THE COMPRESSION PILLOW IS KEY!! My hospital gave me one. Good luck to you! And like everyone else said, it's very individual. You will be going through MAJOR surgery. If you need meds take them. You don't need to be a hero. Walk when you can and sip on that Water. You'll do great!
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    NancyJerry reacted to tara1021 in A Few Issues...   
    I have premier shakes in the fridge. And I do like them, but the thought of drinking one right now nauseates me.
    I'm real careful with the lemonade and won't drink it unless ive eaten something prior to. It tastes crazy good though! :-)
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from lunabella007 in How Long Before Things Start To "even Out"   
    What a "funny" question. If I hadn't gone through this myself, I may not even understand it! At first I lost my face, boobs and feet (yes, feet), but still had a giant hind end. I swear the last 20 pounds came off from my butt! LOL. I'm sure "how long it takes" will vary from person to person. My loss started evening out around 3-4 months post op (just within this past month).
    Congrats on your 75 pound loss!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from scorpion509 in Just Need To Vent   
    You're doing great. Good anaolgy of going through the jungle with a machete! Here's something to think about....When it's all said and done you will barely remember! It will feel like a fuzzy dream; you'll remember it was frustrating but the finer detail will fade. THEN you'll be in the new jungle of pre-op, move into the jungle of surgery and hospital stay, on to the jungle of the first 2 weeks post op, on to the "can't wait to be able to eat something that I have to chew jungle" and so on. The beauty of this journey is the outcome, not the day-to-day jungles.
    Keep your eye on the prize and hang in there!! It'll all be worth it!!
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    NancyJerry reacted to Gene1970 in How Painful Was The Surgery?   
    Completely agree with CASleeve... a pillow is a MUST to keep around for the first week. It helps so much when coughing, sneezing or moving.
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from Shape_Shifter in Starting Below 35 Bmi Success Stories   
    I had my surgery on March 27 with a BMI of 35. Four and one-half months later I'm 14 pounds from goal (according to what my doctor says he'd be happy to see) and more like 20 pounds from what I'd like to see.
    I feel great and most people are shocked to find out that I'm not at goal yet as they say "I look like I should be" and "I better not be going for the anorexic look."
    I have stalls (like most people) that last anywhere from 1-2 weeks but I don't freak out, I watch what I eat very carefully and keep a food diary (My Fitness Pal). I work out regularly and started running (will be doing my first ever 5K in just over a week - YIKES!). And I get my Protein in -come hell or high Water.
    If I don't lose another pound I'd feel like a complete success!! I hope this finds you well. Keep your eye on the prize and you'll be a success story too!
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    NancyJerry reacted to Foxbins in Starting Below 35 Bmi Success Stories   
    Look at my ticker! Also, I'm 57 and have hypothyroidism, so if anybody should have lost slowly it should have been me. "Losing slowly" is relative. Did I lose 60 lbs my first 90 days? No. Did I lose quicker than any diet I've ever been on? Yes. Was I at goal in less than a year because I didn't have that much to lose? Yes. There are advantages to having a low BMI.
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    NancyJerry reacted to TMyers1471 in How Do You Do It?   
    Listen to your body. Rest when you need to rest. Even if it is just a quick nap. I would focus on staying hydrated and getting your Protein in. You can worry about the rest later. Right now your body is taking every ounce of protein you consume to heal a wound, which doesn't leave much in the energy department. Once your stomach starts to heal, you will notice an increase in energy levels. Hang in there.
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from UTGal99 in What I Won't Miss....   
    What I had been looking forward to and have now received!
    Sitting next to someone without holding my breath to try and take up less space (I don't think it ever really helped, though).
    Buying something off the rack and having it fit when I got home.
    Being PAIN FREE - Well I am at about 90% and thrilled! My biggest fear was giving up Motrin (I took 800mg 2-3 times per day and was still in pain!!-feet, ankles, calves, knees, back, neck - literally in pain from head to toe). I haven't taken any pain meds since my surgery.
    Being able to run - I'm signed up for my first ever 5K!!
    And OH YEAH! Leaving the LIGHTS ON!!
    So much more. This sleeve has changed my life!! Fun Fun Topic - Thanks UT Gal!!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from UTGal99 in What I Won't Miss....   
    What I had been looking forward to and have now received!
    Sitting next to someone without holding my breath to try and take up less space (I don't think it ever really helped, though).
    Buying something off the rack and having it fit when I got home.
    Being PAIN FREE - Well I am at about 90% and thrilled! My biggest fear was giving up Motrin (I took 800mg 2-3 times per day and was still in pain!!-feet, ankles, calves, knees, back, neck - literally in pain from head to toe). I haven't taken any pain meds since my surgery.
    Being able to run - I'm signed up for my first ever 5K!!
    And OH YEAH! Leaving the LIGHTS ON!!
    So much more. This sleeve has changed my life!! Fun Fun Topic - Thanks UT Gal!!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from UTGal99 in What I Won't Miss....   
    What I had been looking forward to and have now received!
    Sitting next to someone without holding my breath to try and take up less space (I don't think it ever really helped, though).
    Buying something off the rack and having it fit when I got home.
    Being PAIN FREE - Well I am at about 90% and thrilled! My biggest fear was giving up Motrin (I took 800mg 2-3 times per day and was still in pain!!-feet, ankles, calves, knees, back, neck - literally in pain from head to toe). I haven't taken any pain meds since my surgery.
    Being able to run - I'm signed up for my first ever 5K!!
    And OH YEAH! Leaving the LIGHTS ON!!
    So much more. This sleeve has changed my life!! Fun Fun Topic - Thanks UT Gal!!
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    NancyJerry got a reaction from UTGal99 in What I Won't Miss....   
    What I had been looking forward to and have now received!
    Sitting next to someone without holding my breath to try and take up less space (I don't think it ever really helped, though).
    Buying something off the rack and having it fit when I got home.
    Being PAIN FREE - Well I am at about 90% and thrilled! My biggest fear was giving up Motrin (I took 800mg 2-3 times per day and was still in pain!!-feet, ankles, calves, knees, back, neck - literally in pain from head to toe). I haven't taken any pain meds since my surgery.
    Being able to run - I'm signed up for my first ever 5K!!
    And OH YEAH! Leaving the LIGHTS ON!!
    So much more. This sleeve has changed my life!! Fun Fun Topic - Thanks UT Gal!!
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    NancyJerry reacted to Rootman in Final Post   
    Friend, we all wish you the best on your continuing journey. I've found my experience to be just the opposite of yours, typically people are very supportive and have some wonderful ideas, you've seemed to run aground in a different situation. That's a pity, more for this site than for you.
    Again, the best of luck friend, we all do wish you well.
    EDIT: Please use the REPORT button on the bottom of each post to report anyone truly being an a$$, I know the admins will hop right on it and take care of the situation.
    Also, please remember you just had major surgery, your body is injured and your diet has drastically changed, it's bound change you mentally at least a little and perhaps left you a tad touchy, perhaps you are overreacting a little? Please don't take some peoples fun and trying to bring a little levity into the day as being mean. If you can find the posts that you object to then use the report button and let the admins decide.
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    NancyJerry reacted to Heyher in Mark A Few More Off The List!   
    Went and had my head shrunk yesterday. And the psychologist said I'm not too crazy for surgery!! Yay!
    Okay not quite like that but she told me I'm a great candidate for surgery!!
    I meet with a different hypnotist to***ht to quit smoking. He is a former smoker, so he understands more about mental cravings vs. physical cravings. He has spent over 10 years developing his program, so I feel confident that I will soon be smoke free!!
    Blood test in the morning. Explaining different reactions to when I go too long without food, ect PCP and psychologist (she specializes in bariatric patients) both worry about pre-diabetes.
    But three steps checked off this week. WOO HOO!! Oh and my fiance said he is not going to support my Dr Pepper addiction. So he isn't buying me soda any more.
    Getting requirements done so my PCP will clear me for surgery.

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