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The words don't exist to describe it. There's a spring in your step that you haven't seen in a very long time. There's a mental high that leads to a physical one. It's just...-amazing.
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The words don't exist to describe it. There's a spring in your step that you haven't seen in a very long time. There's a mental high that leads to a physical one. It's just...-amazing.
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So sorry for the loss of your father - but it is in fact a tool. It doesn't do the work by itself. It needs human interaction to be successful.
Your father, may he rest peacefully - had a different situation.
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I'm in Aurora. I was sleeved almost a year ago - down about 159
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Because to some, it's very personal and frankly none of anyone else's business. Some people feel defeated by admitting they had to take a surgical route. They've provably also had instances where they confided something personal in someone - only to have it blabbed all over the place.
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Looking for something to try new! Slice radishes really thin and fry them or bake them like potatoes. Gives you the "starchy" feeling without all the carbs . I garlic them up and OMG. Fantabulous
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A couple of things: weight gain should have been a sign that something was wrong.
In the hospital, no doctor, nurse, nutritionist or food service would give that much intake to anyone that had abdominal surgery of any kind. It's an immediate red flag.
I have no clue if this is a case of an inept group of medical "professionals" or someone pissed that a doc wouldn't sleeve her and is now seeking retribution.
We have seen both here -
We have seen doctors give less than zero followup and dietary guidelines and we have seen people throw away their guidelines on the way to get a cheeseburger and a shake 5 days after surgery.
Lets not feed into the drama.
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What keeps me going? Life! I'm too busy to think about stopping!
I never feel deprived or hungry! It's about changing your mindset if you think about food. Instead, think about what food allows you to do.
Willpower is a crap excuse to not do something. Just start doing what you need to do and make it habit.
You didn't become fat through willpower, you won't become healthy through it either.
Form good habits. If you do something enough, it becomes automatic.
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That's right - one year. 150 lbs. still going but even if I didn't lose another pound I would be happy. I have my life back and it is GOOD. Thanks to those here that have been so supportive.
Big HUGE thanks to Dr. Almanza and Dr. Betancourt and their whole crew. Melissa, my coordinator, who even came to see me during my surgery... What a blessing you all are! Can't wait to come visit and have some fun in TJ!
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That's right - one year. 150 lbs. still going but even if I didn't lose another pound I would be happy. I have my life back and it is GOOD. Thanks to those here that have been so supportive.
Big HUGE thanks to Dr. Almanza and Dr. Betancourt and their whole crew. Melissa, my coordinator, who even came to see me during my surgery... What a blessing you all are! Can't wait to come visit and have some fun in TJ!
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That's right - one year. 150 lbs. still going but even if I didn't lose another pound I would be happy. I have my life back and it is GOOD. Thanks to those here that have been so supportive.
Big HUGE thanks to Dr. Almanza and Dr. Betancourt and their whole crew. Melissa, my coordinator, who even came to see me during my surgery... What a blessing you all are! Can't wait to come visit and have some fun in TJ!
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That's right - one year. 150 lbs. still going but even if I didn't lose another pound I would be happy. I have my life back and it is GOOD. Thanks to those here that have been so supportive.
Big HUGE thanks to Dr. Almanza and Dr. Betancourt and their whole crew. Melissa, my coordinator, who even came to see me during my surgery... What a blessing you all are! Can't wait to come visit and have some fun in TJ!
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Because to some, it's very personal and frankly none of anyone else's business. Some people feel defeated by admitting they had to take a surgical route. They've provably also had instances where they confided something personal in someone - only to have it blabbed all over the place.
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I too was a contractor - I was back to work in less than a week.had my surgery on Friday and was back to work on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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I guess the best way to describe the reasoning for some people is as a preventative measure. That horrible struggle that you, I, and many others face with the morbid obesity isn't something I would wish on my worst enemy- so for someone who can stop that from happening - which, for many, it's inevitable, more power to them. Why wait for something to be so bad that its hardest and more dangerous!? If you have a toothache, you don't wait for the tooth to abscess before dealing with it. Or at least you shouldn't!
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I guess the best way to describe the reasoning for some people is as a preventative measure. That horrible struggle that you, I, and many others face with the morbid obesity isn't something I would wish on my worst enemy- so for someone who can stop that from happening - which, for many, it's inevitable, more power to them. Why wait for something to be so bad that its hardest and more dangerous!? If you have a toothache, you don't wait for the tooth to abscess before dealing with it. Or at least you shouldn't!
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Don't judge a life long decision by one week. Bowl parties that center around good isn't a good place for a 7 day post op person to be. Know where you are in your process and surround yourself accordingly.
WHY would stuffing yourself with crap food be better? You'll feel gluttonous and crappy for having done it.
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You just had surgery. It's not an immediate fix. This is a life long journey. Your body is still in shock because of the surgery. Everyone's body reacts to trauma differently. Some people lose 30 lbs in the first 2 weeks, some maintain, some gain. Ignore the scale and the swollen body and just get to work on what you need to do for the rest of your life. Make it habit now - it'll be easier and better in the long run.
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I guess the best way to describe the reasoning for some people is as a preventative measure. That horrible struggle that you, I, and many others face with the morbid obesity isn't something I would wish on my worst enemy- so for someone who can stop that from happening - which, for many, it's inevitable, more power to them. Why wait for something to be so bad that its hardest and more dangerous!? If you have a toothache, you don't wait for the tooth to abscess before dealing with it. Or at least you shouldn't!
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I guess the best way to describe the reasoning for some people is as a preventative measure. That horrible struggle that you, I, and many others face with the morbid obesity isn't something I would wish on my worst enemy- so for someone who can stop that from happening - which, for many, it's inevitable, more power to them. Why wait for something to be so bad that its hardest and more dangerous!? If you have a toothache, you don't wait for the tooth to abscess before dealing with it. Or at least you shouldn't!
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Nothing. I researched every big and little aspect of this surgery. No surprises at all
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You're right on track for success! Everyone has these nerves! Even for outpatient surgery The best thing about this part of the procedure is that you don't have to do anything! The professional is the one doing all the work! You'll be fine and he'll be a successful surgeon, as shown by his track record!