DreamsOfSkinny

Doesn't slim fast have too many carbs and sugar?

Good lost 25 lbs no pain tomorrow I'm starting my purée diet sugar is down no more insulin
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WOW!! 3 days! I had my gallbladder out in June and that killed me. I had a baby naturally - vaginalky and was walking around right after but gallbladder took me 2 weeks to truly recover :-/ Go figure. Appendix out in 2006- 3rd day I was riding roller coasters.
I really have NO idea what to go by on how I'll heal but only hope it's not like gallbladder.

I didn't think about this possibly being an option! That's a great idea if someone offers me a position--I can always ask to start off partial days (training, etc.) for the first week or start off on thursday and friday only.

One question, do you like picking pubic hair out of your teeth? lol just say'n

Here is a pic or me before the surgery about a month out and a pic of myself at 8 weeks down about 42 pounds.

My surgeon prefers that people take as much time as they can because the first few weeks it's hard work to get your fluids/liquids/blended food. I went out 12/24/12 and was approved off until 02/04/13. It depends on your work policy though. I'm getting 100% pay while I'm out, some people don't have that luxury. Take as much time as you possibly can in my opinion!!

Hi. Some people go to work 5 days after! I just took 8 days off, work Thurs & Fri then weekend hits. I'm a HR Specialist in Lansing, Mi. Take 1 week & see what you feel like. The Dr. will always extend it for you ....

Congrats

Congratulations!!! All your hard work payed off. Hang in there and let us know your progress. Again, congrats!!

Yesss! I was approved on 1/15/12 received a call surgery is schedule on 2/19 last doc visit 2/7 blood work anesthia on 2/12 payment out of pocket $1250.00 God is awesome. Congrats that peer to peer works when your are denied.

Kendra, everyone should be able to post their stories and not be berated for doing so. This is their experience with the sleeve and while it is very uncommon, it is a risk. People researching the sleeve should know this and be totally informed. While you are stating your opinion, the OP also has the right to state theirs.
Everybody's life stories are different. Some people are completely content being morbidly obese. Some people have tried dozens of weightloss options failing them miserably (me). We all have our reasons to either have surgery or try other means to live a healthier life. "Normal" people are usually ignorant of these struggles. I know my wife was and I am quite happy that she is ignorant of these struggles. I wouldn't wish them on anyone.

A lot of positive thoughts, visualizing my goal to obtain it, and prayers!!!

I am super-stoked to be participating in a 40 day Baptiste Yoga Immersion in Houston at Big Yoga!
Wish me luck everyone! I had slacked off yoga as I got busy, so this is gonna kick my butt!
If anyone else is interested, this is available elsewhere, and online too, I think.

Bodybuilders use HCG to return their testicles back to their normal size after doing a cycle of steroids, which shrinks them. Just thought I'd put my two cents in.

I did HCG for over 6 months dropped 55lbs stopped taking HCG and gained it ALL back and some! I had an entire fb page dedicated to me being on HCG about 90% of the people I knew who did it { over 900 fb hcg peeps} Failed at it Long term! I would NOT invest time nor money into something that only produces instant results but yet fails in the long run~ Focus on being sleeved and leave the fad diets alone!
T~ :wub:

First of all HCG is nothing even remotely new. Ive been hearing about this miracle pregnancy hormone sporaticly for close to 20years. Let's be honest with ourselves here, if it was really that good, it would be everywhere. Your doctor would be all but begging you to try it.

Lost 71 pounds in 4 months.

Hey! I'm 25, sleeved on 12-18-2012! I got sick afterwards but it was strep throat with some flu symptoms (but no flu)... I was scared to death I had a leak but my doc reassured me I didn't! So far I've lost 15 pounds since the day before my surgery slow but sure... I'm excited to just keep on losing!

Insurance company said Yay!! I go in on the 24th to schedule my surgery date.

So I finally have a date of 2/4/13. It may be adjusted by a few days, but it is happening. I can't express how great it is to finally have a date. Just waiting to hear if insurance will pay or if I will pay. Woo hoo!!!!

Congratulations! You didn't give up! Welcome to the losers bench!!

I took a tuna stuffed pepper to work for lunch today. Came lunch time and I just wasn't in the mood for tuna or peppers. I went to the cafeteria. Now I haven't bought anything there for over two months, since surgery. There were all new employees. I told the one guy, this may seem strange, but I want two slices of the smoked turkey, two slices of cheese and two cucumber spears. He couldn't believe that I didn't want bread. He had to go find his boss to ask how to price this!! The boss sticks his head out (finally someone I recognize) and says he doesn't want anything from Hajji Cathie (me). I insisted on paying something.
I ended up paying the equivalent of 67 cents for my lunch!! What a bargain!!