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vsginnj

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    vsginnj got a reaction from newat52 in Question for all the "Oh my god, what have I done?" people...   
    I think if you wake up and realize 85% (or so) of a non diseased major organ was removed and don't ask, what the eff did I do? you probably have much larger issues than your weight! But the people who "this didn't get real for" until post op ... What do you say ? The reality is that it's gone and ain't going to grow back
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    vsginnj got a reaction from Wags in does the emotional/mental stuff get better?   
    I am just about a year and a half out and holding around 185 sometimes I still find myself grunting and jerking myself out of a chair like I am still 350 and out of shape. I just laugh and thank god I'm half the man I used to be !!!
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    vsginnj reacted to LipstickLady in tired of being lectured on here   
    I do think from your history of posts that you are a bit sensitive to feedback as are many people. I wan't involved in the thread you are speaking of being lectured in (I don't think!), but I do often feel that I have to tiptoe around or avoid the questions you do ask because I feel as if you don't get the feedback you are specifically looking for, you get a little defensive.
    I have little to no filter and I give feedback based on MY experience only. If my experience doesn't apply to you, there is no need to take it personally. I may have the right answer for someone else or for no one else. Bottom line is, it's hard to read tone on a public message board so where you might hear lecturing, the poster might intend love and care.
    Just throwing that out there.
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    vsginnj reacted to deedadumble in Alchohol   
    Love your new profile pic Webchickadee! I always enjoy your posts. They are rational and pragmatic without being preachy. You are a huge asset to these boards!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from MystiGal in 420?   
    And for everyone who feels the need to pile on the op here's a question; what kills more Americans each year obesity or pot? Btw we a can ask the same question about guns and get the same answer,it ain't potheads, guns or potheads with guns it's obesity!!!' tell me again how did you end up on this forum? .....
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    vsginnj got a reaction from MystiGal in 420?   
    And for everyone who feels the need to pile on the op here's a question; what kills more Americans each year obesity or pot? Btw we a can ask the same question about guns and get the same answer,it ain't potheads, guns or potheads with guns it's obesity!!!' tell me again how did you end up on this forum? .....
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    vsginnj got a reaction from brandnewbie in Well... The Truth Finally Came Out!   
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    vsginnj got a reaction from brandnewbie in Well... The Truth Finally Came Out!   
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from KenneKat in Most interesting bone post op   
    It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?
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    vsginnj got a reaction from LipstickLady in Diarrhea -help!   
    Cause' who can resist a poop joke!!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from melodymouse in popcorn.   
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    vsginnj reacted to mamamareli in stalled and overly emotional. aka - it's been a rough week   
    I'm in the same boat as you-- weight wise. I lost 13 preop, 12 since surg on 5/8, nothing hit past week or so! Don't get discouraged! It's still so early, we will lose the weight. How could we not with how little we are consuming?
    Lets make a pact to put our scales away, weigh only once a week, and enjoy the NSVs. I'm thrilled to feel more in control of my food intake and have fewer cravings.
    Don't worry, we got this!!!
    PS: your profile pic suggests you are a beautiful, positive, happy girl! Be proud of yourself for starting this journey!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from ImLooznit in popcorn.   
    Blah blah it's not healthy, it is healthy, stuck in the colon or between your teeth! The telling part is not the popcorn, it's the behavior of rewarding yourself with food !!! Why can't the improved health of going to the gym or some new clothes or spa time be your reward? The fact that you feel you " deserve " some popcorn is scary to me! I had to take a good look at that and make changes there myself !! Good luck to you!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from ImLooznit in popcorn.   
    Blah blah it's not healthy, it is healthy, stuck in the colon or between your teeth! The telling part is not the popcorn, it's the behavior of rewarding yourself with food !!! Why can't the improved health of going to the gym or some new clothes or spa time be your reward? The fact that you feel you " deserve " some popcorn is scary to me! I had to take a good look at that and make changes there myself !! Good luck to you!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from GoldyGirl in REALITY CHECK   
    Hmmm ... Fat and jolly or happy and gay, well I will never be fat and jolly again and I tried happy and gay but it left a bad taste in my mouth!!! btw where we're all the moderators this morning when someone was digging up 3 year old threads and adding posts with links for computer hard drives? And the bitchiness? We are sick people protected by the anonymity if the interweb I don't think it's gonna stop!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from GoldyGirl in REALITY CHECK   
    Hmmm ... Fat and jolly or happy and gay, well I will never be fat and jolly again and I tried happy and gay but it left a bad taste in my mouth!!! btw where we're all the moderators this morning when someone was digging up 3 year old threads and adding posts with links for computer hard drives? And the bitchiness? We are sick people protected by the anonymity if the interweb I don't think it's gonna stop!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from Ima Loser in low mein chineese food   
    Ok I'll be the d**k who asks the question you all were thinking! Why would you get 85% of your stomach removed and be eating Chinese take out a month later? Ooh I know I'm a mean man, but sometimes "support is a kick in the rear" really, hate me if you want , but think it over and the honest answer you tell yourself is exactly where change must start for you! For sure one of the biggest changes for lots of us is taking control/ responsibility for what we eat. This takes planning ,shopping and preparing our food ourselves. Please, you are early in recovery make healthy changes now, so you can be successful in the long term! Good luck!!!
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    vsginnj got a reaction from Kalimomof3 in Watermelon and Funyuns   
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    vsginnj got a reaction from Cheer Mama in Do you still feel the urge to binge eat?   
    It's stomach surgery not brain surgery, so yes. Good question though and my advise is to come to terms with that ASAP and the inevitable post sleeve buyers remorse won't get the better of you. In my experience the cravings diminish in intensity the more distance or time I put between myself and the object of my obsession . For me it took a conscious decision to not hurt myself because I'm mad, hurt, disappointed,ect. With someone else be it with a drink, drug , or a #7 value meal (supersized) .
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    vsginnj reacted to GoldyGirl in Not as much support as I thought.   
    I am 4 months post op, and am learning each day that.... I AM DOING THIS, ME, ALONE. I have to Stop paying too much attention to everyone’s comments; I have spent almost 40 years doing that. NOW I am trying to listen to myself and do WHAT I FEEL is right for ME! I have always thought that was a selfish way to think, and If it is so WHAT! I Need to be healthy. So spent your time with the Positive! Best of Luck!

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