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Everything posted by happy2behere
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Wil I ever be able to eat and drink at the same time again?
Thanks for the juicy fruit tip!! Amazing idea!! (And, daydreamer, I am a gulper too..lol!!!) I really worry about this but I gues like everything else we will adapt-they say in 3 weeks you can kick a bad habit, right? Maybe this will be mastered in our first three weeks!
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Wil I ever be able to eat and drink at the same time again?
Can anyone tell me..will I ever be able to eat a meal and drink water at the same time again? I am sooo concerned about this. I get really thirsty while I am eating and can't imagine having to wait 20 minutes or so AFTER a meal to take a sip of water...is this a forever thing? Thanks guys!!
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Before and After pic 7 months out
AMAZING!!!!!! GORGEOUS GIRL!!!!! Congrats to you!
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The Results Are Making Up for The Liquids and Mush! LOL
Congrats!!!! YAY!!!
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What is the best tasting protein drink?
Thanks a ton guys!
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What is the best tasting protein drink?
My docotr says to get Icopure but many people in my support group meeting hate this...I heard that Biochem is a good one...Any favorites out there? I do no want one that is gritty and prefer something smooth..where can I get samples from? Thanks so much ! This forum has already been so extremely helpful. I have to start my pre op 14 day liquids on April 13th and I don't know what to stock up on...
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11 months anniversary
YAY!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Pre Op Liquid Diet
Ask your docotr if you can have non starchy veggies at dinner time (like celery, lettuce, radish, mushroom with vinegar) Mine said that was okay. I have to do the liquid diet for FOURTEEN DAYS!!!!!! I know we will all get through this and it will be worth it in the end. !!!! All the best, Vanessa
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My Journey - So glad I found VST!!
:rolleyes:Hi Susan! congrats to you on your surgery date-I am being sleeved on the 27th!!! We are 2 days apart-like you, I had some non supporters but ultimately it is a decision we need to make for ourselves and our well being. I am happy to hear you were able to lose some on your own-I haven't and have 126 to lose. This forum has been such an amazing support for me as I know it will be for you. Good Luck! We are two days apart-keep in touch! Vanessa
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Mentor needed-Long Island, NY
Hi there! I am full of emotion-one minute I am excited, then next minute I am nervous and anxiuos and wonder if I am doing the right thing..I worry about complications and such-I want to be and look forward to being a new thinner helathier me and have so many questions. This forum has been great!!! I am looking for a one on one mentor or coach that can help me up until my surgery date. I would be sooo grateful!!!
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Star Jones
Thanks for posting!
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recovery time?
I wonder the same thing..I have two babies..one is 3 and the other 18 months--I worry about the recuperation time, etc..can anyone respond??
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Regrets
Being sleeved ont he 27th..I love all the replies to this post...I thought when I was going to the regrets thread there would be alot of negative talk and I am so comforted to hear that there are no real regrets..every person I have asked says the same thing..their only regret was not doing it sooner..I am being brave and am looking forward to a skinny and healthier me...this is forum is amazing..thanks everyone.
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New Here....3 Year Sleever (Surgiversary March 20)
Thanks for the post-how often do you need to follow up with the surgeon after year one? Is it once a year for the rest of your life? I am gettgin sleeved on the 27th of April and I am sooo nervous about the ,ong term effects...please advise..
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Excited - but still have 5 months to wait :(
My insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) too said 6 months but then I had my docotr write the needed medical neccessity letter and he included in the lettter my past 10 month visits (he is one of those doctors tha takes weight durign EVERY visit) so anyway, that did it! Does your primamry happen to have your weight history for the past 6 months?If so that may work for you. Good Luck. I am being sleeved on 4/27. I started the process about 7 weeks ago...it was fast for me..
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Getting sleeved 3/21
:rolleyes:Congrats! You did it! How are you feeling?? I am being sleeved on the 27th of April. I wish you all the best!!
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got my surgery date today!!!
Thank you.!!!! How ar u doing with your sleeve??
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got my surgery date today!!!
we are two days apart on our dates!!! Keep in touch with me. How are you feeling? Excited??
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got my surgery date today!!!
- got my surgery date today!!!
I just got my surgery date scheduled for April 27th!! I am so excited, nervous, scared, and sad all at the same time. Why am I crying? I know I am doing the right thing here but I have soooo many emotions. I have been overweight all my life and now and I am 126 pounds overweight and feel like I need this tool in order to help become a healthier me. Is it normal to feel sad like this?- The best NSV thus far ! ! !
:rolleyes:Congratulations!!!! Wonderful news!!!! You must be sooo happy!!!!- Tommow is the day!
Good Luck tomorrow! You will do great!- Getting sleeved 3/21
Thank you for the read. Like you, I feel like its been a roller coaster ride too. I am looking at sometime in May gettgin sleeved. You are so lucky to have your sister/a partner to go through the experiece with! Keep us posted on your progress!- Getting sleeved 3/21
- New to Vertical Sleeve Talk
Hi! I am new too! I signed on yesterday! Welcome! I havent had the surgery yet and and excited and nervous at the same time. Are you happy you did it? - got my surgery date today!!!