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I have lost 142 pounds so far. Yesterday was 8 months post op. i'd like to lose about 40-50 more. It is possible, but like everyone else said, it takes dedication and commitment. The weight loss is much slower now that i am 8 months out, but i am keeping my eye on the prize! Good luck!
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I am down a full size in some types of shoes, and a 1/2 size down in others. I also do not need wide width anymore. Its a whole new world of shoes for me
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I learned that I am extremely sensitive to sugar now, and if I have something with too much sugar this happens. It scared the heck out of me the first time it happened.
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I was originally self pay where I live. I ended up VERY frustrated with the bariatric center I was going through. Loved the surgeon, but the staff was rude, unprofessional, etc.
i ended up switching to Dr. Kelly in Mexico. Paid a fraction of the price I was paying to have it where I live.
That was 8 months ago and I have zero regrets.
Like everyone else said, its all done when you get there. Much easier and less stress!
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If you ever make it up to Orcas Island, Mt. Constitution was an amazing hike.
I dont think anything back home (eastern washington) will ever compare to this.
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I swore that i would not cut my hair post surgery. Everyone i know who has had wls has chopped their hair off. About 3 months post op i started losing hair. It was hard to see these long strands falling out. Every time i ran my fingers through my hair there was a fair amount coming out. At 4 months i chopped it just above the shoulders. It felt less traumatizing losing short hair lol.
I stopped losing hair at 5 1/2 months or so. Its pretty thin now, but i had super thick hair, so i kind of like it right now
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My surgeon is communicating with my doc to see about taking it out the same time as my sleeve is done. Am I putting myself in for a world of hurt?!?!Honestly, I wish I would have done that. My gallbladder had no stones before surgery, but if i could go back time, I would of had it taken out during wls.
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I had my gallbladder removed 12 weeks post op from sleeve surgery. Everyone told me it was easy. The first 4 days i was in so much pain. I almost went to the ER because I thought something must be wrong. It was way more painful than sleeve surgery.
Then people were like "oh yeah, its painful. I just didnt want to scare you!"
I would of rather been prepared! Haha.
Oh well. on day 5 it was like I never even had surgery. I felt 100% back to normal.
I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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I was there in August and enjoyed it. There were Amish people down the hall from me, so its nice to know why now
I didnt have any complaints. It was exactly what I expected. The nurses were attentive and friendly, and the rooms were clean. And they had a cafeteria that my sister could go to when she needed to.
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I have faced a number of times where I felt embarrassed or discriminated against because of my size.
One time at a public pool i overheard someone say they shouldnt allow fat people in the pool because they are gross and take up so much room.
I have lied about not liking roller coasters, because i was too embarrassed to admit i just dont fit. I have declined dozens of nights on the town with friends because i hated the weird looks i got at the bar. I was shopping for a bed once and the sales manager insulted me about my weight. I can go on and on.......
And i can sympathize with your friend.....i would be and still are too embarrassed to walk into a yoga studio. Its intimidating. Even though I have lost over 130 pounds, i am still a fat girl inside and worried about being judged.
Its funny because in a lot of other ways i am a strong, confident, determined woman. But there is always the vulnerable side of me. And i am working on the mental aspect of it along with the weight!
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I've had mine since 2005.
I have lost 130 pounds since surgery 7 months ago.
My doctor has ordered my pressure changed after they put my machine in test mode for 2 weeks to see where it should be. Because about 2 months after surgery i was gulping air.
They dont want to do a full sleep study until i am done losing weight.
I have fallen asleep a few times without it and i feel like i am dragging all day so i assume i am not completely done with it yet. But my pressure is much less!
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I can totally relate to this. Although my husband never told me that I hurt his feelings, I am pretty sure I did that first month or so after surgery.
I dont care how "prepared" for surgery you are, those first few weeks are rough. I remember crying when my husband was going out for sushi when i was still on liquids. Rational? Nope. But I am pretty sure at that stage of the game, temporary insanity had taken hold of my emotions! lol
I asked my family nicely that if they were going to be eating stuff like that, i dont even want to know about it, and not to eat it in front of me. Their journey or not, its just rude. I wouldnt do it to someone who just had surgery. Head hunger is a B.
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I am 7 months post op too and we have very similar stats!
Love the pics! You look amazing!
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Thank u so much that gave me peace in mind' date=' sorry what do u mean by bag of fluids?[/quote']
When I couldnt get in enough liquids, and I felt myself getting dehydrated I just went to the doctors office and got an IV bag of fluids
No sense is feeling miserable.
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And if you are dehydrated, go get a bag of fluids. You will feel better instantly.
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I had the same issue. It was like my sleeve took forever to heal. Around 5-6 weeks it got so much easier. Hang in there.
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Obviously there are underlying issues. Some of them just might not be noticed until weight starts to come off.
Its sad.
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Doesnt sound too far off. I've read of it being around 80% several times.
In fact, I personally know over 20 people who have had some form of wls, not online, actually know them. and out of all them only 2 of them are still married. And 1 of those 2 are considering divorce, but holding on.
I've talked very openly to the happily married 9 year post op couple about how they make it work, what their secret is.
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I have been a loyal LB shopper for about 10 years. BUT...
The ladies at the LB near me are serious snobs. This has been ongoing for 3 years. and i ignore it because whats a chubby girl to do? when I went in 2 months ago I was so irritated at their behavior that i emailed corporate to complain. I went back last month because i am desperate for a pair of dress pants. They no longer carry ANY petites in their store.
Thats it!!! This short girl is spending her $$ somewhere else!!!
I am now an 18. I will find clothes. But never again will it be LB
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Those first few weeks were tough for me with head hunger. I would think up all of these concoctions for when i could eat real food. The strange part is, once i did try them, they were all gross. LOL!
Hang in there! Its tough, but worth it!
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I went to my regular family doctor for any post op care that I needed. He even did my routine blood work for me. He was really supportive of my getting weight loss surgery.
When my gallbladder went bad, the ER referred me to a surgeon. I was afraid that he wouldnt want to do my surgery because i had VSG in Mexico just 12 weeks prior. He didnt care at all.
I have heard of doctors not wanting anything to do with patients who went to a different country, but I have not experienced that yet.
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I used to live west of joliet. I had wanted to use Dr. Joyce but I found out my insurance wouldn't cover i have heard many good things about him and knew some people who had their surgeries there.
I hope you enjoy your experience
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Sugar gives me flu like symptoms.
Heart racing, hot flashes, chills, dizziness, stomach hurts, body aches and i even vomited once!
Sugar is my only enemy
my 1st Body Pump class :)
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I just started body pump this week too. Oh my gosh was I sore. I am sore in places I didnt even think i could get sore!!
I was scared to do the class. I am so glad i finally did it! I almost cried when it was over just because i did it, and because I didnt give up. I finished the whole hour. Something i couldnt of dreamed of doing 145 pounds heavier!