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zoepoodle

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    zoepoodle reacted to ziggypbang in I thought I was (fill in the blank), but really, I was just fat.   
    I thought I was a pleasantly plump, jolly woman. Turns out I was just a fat pushover terrified of being called a fat "b%$ch.". Well, you can call me b%$ch now, baby, cause this girl's almost skinny!
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    zoepoodle reacted to gowalking in I thought I was (fill in the blank), but really, I was just fat.   
    I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes. Turns out I was just fat.
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    zoepoodle reacted to PdxMan in I thought I was (fill in the blank), but really, I was just fat.   
    I thought I was in the small PP club ... turns out, I was just fat.
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    zoepoodle reacted to LipstickLady in I thought I was (fill in the blank), but really, I was just fat.   
    It tickles me every day to think back at all the things I THOUGHT I was but turns out, I was just fat.


    I thought I had some sort of excessive sweating gene because I would have sweaty lip/sweaty boobs just walking around the mall . I rarely sweat any more, even during/after a hardcore exercise class. Turns out, I was just fat.

    I thought I was extremely claustrophobic, refusing to use a regular bathroom stall or changing room, choosing to wait for the bigger stalls. Now that I can go in a regular potty and turn around without touching anything, I feel fine. Turns out, I was just fat.

    I thought I was really bad at painting my own toenails because I have no coordination. Turns out, I was just fat.

    I thought I was too short to see clearly out of the passenger side window of my minivan when changing lanes, so I had to drop the back seat. Now I can turn all the way around to see if anyone is in the lane next to me. Turns out, I was just fat.

    I thought I was a naturally gassy person. I rarely have gas now that I am eating a better diet. Turns out, I was just fat.
    I thought my seizure meds were making me extremely tired at the end of the day. I still take the same meds and have so much more energy. Turns out, I was just fat.

    There are tons more things I believed about myself in my denial at how my obesity was affecting my health. You?
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    zoepoodle reacted to gotalaf in Dr. Gomez, UTMB Galveston   
    I had Gastric Sleeve March 2013. Dr. Gomez did my surgery at UTMB. I would recommend Dr. Gomez to anyone. He has a pretty dry personality but he and his staff are very thorough. From my first informational visit to my recent 1 yr follow up, I have been satisfied with their care. After surgery I had many questions and every phone call to their office was returned within hours not days. In the days following my surgery I received 2 phone calls from his office "checking" on me. I have emailed the dieticians and they reply very quickly and are always willing to share recipes or tips.
    If you have any questions or concerns, I would be more than happy to share my story via email-- ambernar@utmb.edu
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    zoepoodle reacted to DaronB in Anyone else not want family sticking around after surgery?   
    Your family and boyfriend should respect your wishes, but their resistance is understandable. They just want to support you!
    As for me, I love being the center of attention so for those that I HAVE told can feel free to be there when I have it done lol.
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    zoepoodle reacted to NicoleSW in Anyone else not want family sticking around after surgery?   
    Apparently I am a bit strange in that I don't want my family hanging out after I have surgery. My boyfriend is mad at me because I told him that he can come for the surgery and afterwards I want him to go home and care for my furbabies. I am the type of person that if I'm in pain or sick I just want to be left alone and I have a habit of being a complete b*tch after anesthesia. (I don't mean to be...). I don't want my family to see me all gassy and doped up on pain meds, nor do I want them in the room when they are checking incisions and whatnot. Plus I feel like he will be better off at home if I'm getting up every two hours to walk. I'm not trying to be mean or insensitive but I had a stereo-tactic breast biopsy done in 2011 and I refused to allow anyone to go (not for lack of their trying). I drove myself there, drove myself home and cried afterwards only because I couldn't go into Wal-Mart before going home because I bled on my favorite shirt haha. When I brought that up, he states it was different because it was outpatient and I was awake the whole time which was still traumatizing after I dropped my boob through a hole in an elevated table and saw the size of the ummm...extraction tool(?) they were using. Am I being unreasonable? We've had this same conversation a couple times and each time he acts like he hasn't heard a word that I've said. Maybe security can kick him out? Lol...KIDDING! Kinda...
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    zoepoodle reacted to Chelly in If YOU knew then...   
    I watched myself before surgery and exercised. I lost more then the required amount that they asked me to and I'm glad I did.
    I had one last meal before my surgery of a burger and homemade chips plus dessert. I still eat burgers without the bun and my dessert now is applesauce instead.
    The only thing I sorta regret is not doing this earlier in life but I wasn't mentally ready for it until last year.
    I would do it all over again.
    Good luck to you.
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    zoepoodle reacted to pink dahlia in To tell people or not to tell   
    I was open about it but did'nt shout it from the rooftops. I got nothing but positive comments and normal , healthy questions about it. Zoepoodle, Im a very private person too, so the fact that I share info here with complete strangers is surprising for me too !! But I have an odd schedule ( retail), so I find that I lean towards things that are safe, solid, routine and reliable. This forum is all that ! Just sayin' !
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    zoepoodle reacted to labwalker in To tell people or not to tell   
    I've have had family members comment about WLS. It generally goes something like this 'I'd never go that route..." or some other negative connotation concerning the use of surgery to correct an obesity problem.

    When I decided on WLS, and it was a hard and personal decision, I decided that I didn't want all of my "inlaw" side of the family to know that I was undergoing surgery.
    There were several reasons..... first, if I failed, they would be the first to say "I told you so..." or that I could have had better results by dieting and watching what I eat. To be honest, for the past ten years I have been very careful about what I eat. My bi-yearly lab results show that I have lowered my cholesterol from a 260 total to under 130 total, for the twenty lab tests over the past ten years. My doctor said I must be eating like a rabbit.... but none-the-less, I could NOT lose weight based on a cholesterol free diet plan. Those pesky carbs kept creeping into my diet, no matter how good the lab numbers looked.
    On the other hand, if you succeed with WLS, there will always be a few who will comment, or think, that you could have done this "on your own" by keeping you mouth shut and eating intelligently. Only folks who have dieted and failed, and folks who have undergone WLS, really understand what motivated us to undertake elective surgery, with all of the risks that we face, in order to enjoy a happier, comfortable, and more productive lifestyle. I am sure it was a not easy out for any of us, and my doctor warned that any elective surgery carried the risks of dangerous complications or risks.
    Sure, I feel comfortable sharing my story on here, because most of you are "family," and have undergone the same emotion roller coaster ride of dieting, losing and gaining, and then finally deciding that risking you lives for WLS was worth the chance of success, and for a better life... anyone who hasn't been faced with those life changing changing decisions, or those who never faced weight problems, will really never understand what we have gone through. This is something that many family members, or close friends, will never appreciate. And, many will be judgmental, which will only lead to a loss of our self esteem and value. If you have friends or relatives who are supportive, appreciate them... they are the ones who are there for YOU and who will help you through the bad times. Avoid the naysayers and so called friends who exude negative vibes and who don't support you. You did this for yourself, and no one else. You only answer to yourself, and no one else.
    I consider posters on these forums to be my band family. Many have had health issues with the band or other surgeries, but we are all still brothers under the skin--which is hopefully loose and need of tightening by now--LOL!
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    zoepoodle got a reaction from Skywalker in To tell people or not to tell   
    I have not told many people about my upcoming surgery. My husband and my sister know. I just don't want everyone in my business. I'm not ashamed. Just a bit private. I know that sounds funny, as I am on this website and have joined discussion groups, but it feels different here. I suppose I may change my mind and let more people know the closer I get to surgery.
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    zoepoodle reacted to terry1118 in Protein drinks, powder make me nauseous...   
    Immediately following surgery and in the first few weeks following it everything tastes 'not right' - for me that lasted about 5-6 weeks. Combined with the mild to severe nausea that many of us feel during that time it's hard to get the Protein we need. It'll get better eventually. One tip someone gave that was helpful to me was this: measure out a full scoop of unflavored protein powder and put it in a bowl. Over the course of your day, sprinkle a little onto/into EVERYTHING you eat or drink. It's such a small amount you can't really taste it and by the end of the day you've gotten an extra 20 plus grams of protein. Good luck! You'll feel better soon! :-)
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    zoepoodle got a reaction from Skywalker in To tell people or not to tell   
    I have not told many people about my upcoming surgery. My husband and my sister know. I just don't want everyone in my business. I'm not ashamed. Just a bit private. I know that sounds funny, as I am on this website and have joined discussion groups, but it feels different here. I suppose I may change my mind and let more people know the closer I get to surgery.
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    zoepoodle reacted to Beckyyb93 in Vitamins   
    I order my Vitamins from www.celebratevitamins.com
    The grape Iron is awesome, the Multivitamins are good too; my favorite flavors are grape and mandarin orange, their lemon Calcium soft chews are very very good however the chocolate didn't do it for me. If you need D3, they have a sublingual that is pretty good. As far as B12, I prefer Nasobal which is a weekly nasal spray.
    You have to get your Vitamins in guys, it's so important. Just keep trying until you find vitamins you can tolerate!
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    zoepoodle reacted to Jersrose43 in To tell people or not to tell   
    I told everyone at work. Got the same comments as you. Not fat. You can do excercise you can blah blah blah
    My hubby "checked in" on Facebook at the hospital so the night of surgery I said f it. I post a long post about it and told naysayers to stuff it in advance.
    I was shocked how many of my FB friends private messages me to tell me they had had a lap band or sleeve or bypass. They're keeping it to themselves and that's fine and great.
    One person on FB posted a response thanking me for coming out and asked why I did.
    I responded that 2 years ago I saw an FB friend I hadn't seen in 20 years. Back then she was a nice round blueberry and 300 plus pounds.
    The new her was 120 and still losing. I asked her what she had done and she told me the sleeve. She was upfront honest and his nothing. She told me of her struggle.
    She made a difference. And my honesty is making a difference to a coworker.
    I hide nothing. Open book.
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    zoepoodle got a reaction from Dawnakers in 7/21 is the day!   
    Good luck! I don't have a date yet, but hoping it is in the next few weeks. My doc has not said anything about a cleansing diet. What is that all about?
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    zoepoodle reacted to mal0712 in Top 10 things you want to be able to do after the surgery   
    I read something similar on the post op side but I wondered what were the top ten things/ goals some of you have for your post op self!
    Mine
    10. Go swimming in the ocean without feeling like a whale
    9. Go to family get togethers without small kids staring at my chubbiness
    8. Shop at actual stores with confidence.
    7. Be able to eat without feeling like the world is staring at me.
    6. Look in the mirror and see a face and body that doesn't make me depressed.
    5. Take 100 selfies and love them. As of now I have maybe 4... Total.
    4. Ride on an airplane. Won't do it now. I'm sparing myself the embarrassment.
    3. Buy panties ( SEXY ONES) from a normal store that fit.
    2. Go on a vacation as the "healthy Mal"
    1. I want to stop lying to my husband and kids. They want to go to amusement parks and cruises...and I tell them I'm scared of heights... When I'm not... I just know I won't fit on the rides and it makes me feel like a huge failure...
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    zoepoodle reacted to New Me 787 in TX - Houston   
    I am in Galveston

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