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ASKSARAH - Sleeve

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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from sophiepants in SLOW WEIGHT LOSS WHAT AM I DOING WRONG   
    We started at the same weight.
    I would be sure you are tracking your food intake. You must eat enough to lose. Focus on your fluids and make sure you are constantly drinking.
    A lot of people do not realize that they are not eating and drinking enough and once they up that caloric intake they start seeing results.
    Keep your chin up and just let it be.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from NORCALRN in I feel different today   
    Yep and it gets easier and easier EVERYDAY.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Hidden from view in Starving on my pre-op diet! Does it get easier?   
    THIS!!! I will never understand the sadistic pre op. No one has ever had their doctor open them up to measure their precious liver. and then measured it before they did their stomach. They use this Special tool called a liver re-tractor to hold it back anyhow. There is a lot more room in there than they let on especially when they blow you up with gas. I have an actual video of my surgery.
    I cannot comment on if it gets easier because I did not have a pre op. I don't think it would however. How could it get easier? Once your stomach is gone you won;t have any desire to eat. your hunger will be gone, well for most of it is. Some people still feel hunger. I pray you are not one of them. When I am "hungry" I just feel empty and eat by the clock.
    I hope your surgery was as easy for you as it was for me and I wish you all the success in the world!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Hidden from view in Starving on my pre-op diet! Does it get easier?   
    THIS!!! I will never understand the sadistic pre op. No one has ever had their doctor open them up to measure their precious liver. and then measured it before they did their stomach. They use this Special tool called a liver re-tractor to hold it back anyhow. There is a lot more room in there than they let on especially when they blow you up with gas. I have an actual video of my surgery.
    I cannot comment on if it gets easier because I did not have a pre op. I don't think it would however. How could it get easier? Once your stomach is gone you won;t have any desire to eat. your hunger will be gone, well for most of it is. Some people still feel hunger. I pray you are not one of them. When I am "hungry" I just feel empty and eat by the clock.
    I hope your surgery was as easy for you as it was for me and I wish you all the success in the world!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Astaze75 in Can you still eat in restaurants?   
    Well everyone has covered the basics. I eat out 1 time a week. Its breakfast on Sundays.. My husband gets this massive omelet with ham and bacon and I get the corner 1/16 and I eat that with some, about 10, of their specialty potatoes. Covers me all day.
    My husband and I eat way better now when we go out and he is so supportive of me and he has lost about 50 lbs himself just by eating what I eat( just a regular portion).
    We went out to Maggianos ( Italian) for dinner this past weekend for our anniversary and we shared the parm crusted talapia. So great. He got a side of spaghetti and I had a bite. Pasta is no fun anymore for me.
    So the point is, as I am sure you get it now, The point of this surgery is to live a normal life. Eating out is a normal part of life for most people. Enjoy your world.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Hidden from view in Starving on my pre-op diet! Does it get easier?   
    THIS!!! I will never understand the sadistic pre op. No one has ever had their doctor open them up to measure their precious liver. and then measured it before they did their stomach. They use this Special tool called a liver re-tractor to hold it back anyhow. There is a lot more room in there than they let on especially when they blow you up with gas. I have an actual video of my surgery.
    I cannot comment on if it gets easier because I did not have a pre op. I don't think it would however. How could it get easier? Once your stomach is gone you won;t have any desire to eat. your hunger will be gone, well for most of it is. Some people still feel hunger. I pray you are not one of them. When I am "hungry" I just feel empty and eat by the clock.
    I hope your surgery was as easy for you as it was for me and I wish you all the success in the world!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from rredrruby87 in So.. Does your husband like you now that you're skinny?   
    In general people are true morons!
    I would just look at them odd and walk away and let them figure out what they just said was inappropriate. not even respond. When they realize that hey just shoved their own foot in their mouth so far it will take weeks to get it out it will help fix them.
    I get asked or really told all the time you must feel so much better and you look so much better. I feel like saying I feel the same its still me and I must of looked hideous before. I don;t I just smile and say thanks or whatever.
    Just remember humans in general don't get it.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Hidden from view in Starving on my pre-op diet! Does it get easier?   
    THIS!!! I will never understand the sadistic pre op. No one has ever had their doctor open them up to measure their precious liver. and then measured it before they did their stomach. They use this Special tool called a liver re-tractor to hold it back anyhow. There is a lot more room in there than they let on especially when they blow you up with gas. I have an actual video of my surgery.
    I cannot comment on if it gets easier because I did not have a pre op. I don't think it would however. How could it get easier? Once your stomach is gone you won;t have any desire to eat. your hunger will be gone, well for most of it is. Some people still feel hunger. I pray you are not one of them. When I am "hungry" I just feel empty and eat by the clock.
    I hope your surgery was as easy for you as it was for me and I wish you all the success in the world!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from rredrruby87 in So.. Does your husband like you now that you're skinny?   
    In general people are true morons!
    I would just look at them odd and walk away and let them figure out what they just said was inappropriate. not even respond. When they realize that hey just shoved their own foot in their mouth so far it will take weeks to get it out it will help fix them.
    I get asked or really told all the time you must feel so much better and you look so much better. I feel like saying I feel the same its still me and I must of looked hideous before. I don;t I just smile and say thanks or whatever.
    Just remember humans in general don't get it.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from rredrruby87 in So.. Does your husband like you now that you're skinny?   
    In general people are true morons!
    I would just look at them odd and walk away and let them figure out what they just said was inappropriate. not even respond. When they realize that hey just shoved their own foot in their mouth so far it will take weeks to get it out it will help fix them.
    I get asked or really told all the time you must feel so much better and you look so much better. I feel like saying I feel the same its still me and I must of looked hideous before. I don;t I just smile and say thanks or whatever.
    Just remember humans in general don't get it.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from tanya.malhotra in Gaining weight   
    your body is confused. It went inot starvation mode. Began to store and save fat and Water etc.. in order to survive. So when you begin to eat your body will keep that food storage in case it has a starvation episode again.
    Honestly I would not worry about it. Feed your body! Make sure you up your calories a bit, lots of water and move you will get back on track. I know when I say up your calories sounds counter productive but it works. Give your body fuel!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from tanya.malhotra in Gaining weight   
    your body is confused. It went inot starvation mode. Began to store and save fat and Water etc.. in order to survive. So when you begin to eat your body will keep that food storage in case it has a starvation episode again.
    Honestly I would not worry about it. Feed your body! Make sure you up your calories a bit, lots of water and move you will get back on track. I know when I say up your calories sounds counter productive but it works. Give your body fuel!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from tanya.malhotra in Gaining weight   
    your body is confused. It went inot starvation mode. Began to store and save fat and Water etc.. in order to survive. So when you begin to eat your body will keep that food storage in case it has a starvation episode again.
    Honestly I would not worry about it. Feed your body! Make sure you up your calories a bit, lots of water and move you will get back on track. I know when I say up your calories sounds counter productive but it works. Give your body fuel!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from 2ndchanceadict in Happiness Is.......   
    That was a big NSV for me too. I went on Vacation in August 5 months after my surgery and I went to a hotel and used a towel and it wrapped around me like a normal person.
    And I got calf high boots with no need to worry about getting extra wide calf and in fact they are too loose on top.
    Super happy for you I know how it feels to have things like this be big events for you!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Bea Amaya in Things I Can Do Now   
    That's awesome. I bet you feel great!
    I did not get a lot of comments or lose any clothing sizes till I hit 57 lbs then it kinda happened over night.
    It will come don't worry!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from Frank69 in 200 lbs. GONE !   
    We are all so proud of you. You were determined! That's incredible.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from 2ndchanceadict in Happiness Is.......   
    That was a big NSV for me too. I went on Vacation in August 5 months after my surgery and I went to a hotel and used a towel and it wrapped around me like a normal person.
    And I got calf high boots with no need to worry about getting extra wide calf and in fact they are too loose on top.
    Super happy for you I know how it feels to have things like this be big events for you!
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve reacted to dma2013 in not uploading pics?   
    This is a free site full of an overwhelming amount of support and resources. I am happy to have this site to visit, get advice and opinions. Should it need to be fixed or what not I will choose to be patient as its resolved. Again this is a free site....
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from dgoerlitz in Lean hot pocket   
    I dislike anything in a box or package. I shop on the exterior of the grocery store. the longer the shelf life the shorter the human life. I typically eat things that spoil.
    If it has about 5 or less ingredients it goes into my body. If there are so many ingredients and I cannot pronounce most of them it does not touch my lips.
    That's just me.
    I am sure you can make your own frozen type sammiches with a dough that has less carbs and better fillings and seal it with a sammich cut and seal device.
    I would defiantly re-evaluate your frozen food choice.
    But if you like them then go for it.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve reacted to LipstickLady in popcorn.   
    Wow! Even if you disagree with this poster (and I do as well), there was no need to be so mean. Attack the opinion, not the person. There is a real, live human being on the other side of that computer, right?
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve reacted to sharonintx in popcorn.   
    I see nothing wrong with deserving some popcorn. If you want the popcorn have the popcorn. I had some popcorn. It was very tasty. And not only that - I had said popcorn at the movies ( waiting for mortified gasp of horror from the popcorn analysts )! It was delicious, it did not send me into a spiral into banned food hell, and I was able to recognize when I was full and put it down. Didn't gain a single ounce from my dastardly deed.
    Have the popcorn! Personally, I think I deserve a huge t-bone steak. Too bad I would only be able to eat 3 bites. Maybe I'll have more popcorn instead. I was able to eat 10 to12 bites of it.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from nsquared in Do you ever feel like the biggest one?   
    I am 5'-5" and I started at 264.Iin 8 months I have gotten to 170. I wear a size 8 pants and a M top.
    I don't have a goal in mind but 130 would be ideal for me. Once I hit 150 I will have plastics done and see how much skin I am carrying around ( likely 10-15 lbs) then evaluate if I need to work on losing or maintaining
    You will be successful if you put in the work. Make correct eating choices, drink your fluids , stay active etc...
    It's almost impossible not to be successful unless you are hell bent on self abusing.
    Your going to do great and will not be the biggest one on the room any more. I judge myself against everyone and I find myself asking am I still the fattest one here?
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve reacted to PdxMan in Shot down by insurance, guess that's that   
    Dr Umbach in Vegas was $10,400. Has financing options. I would highly recommend him.
    ** Edit **
    Just wanted to add that I took a second out on the house to pay for it. With the money I was saving from eating less, medical costs, etc. ... I was able to pay off the loan in just over a year and today I now pocket the savings. So, long story short, for me, this surgery is saving me hundreds of dollars a month, so don't forget to remember these aspects of the surgery when deciding what to do.
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from notmeanymore in How does everyone get enough protein in w/o shakes?   
    I weaned off shakes as fast as I could. I do not like the chemicals.
    EVERYTHING I eat has Protein in it. Period. Thats how you get it in.
    eggs, cheese, Cottage cheese
    Sausage, bacon, Breakfast meats,
    lunch meat of all kind. Currently my fav is butter basted turkey from Fresh and easy. Roast beef and cheese.
    Soups (easy to add any kind of Protein to that)
    Yogurts
    Peanut Butter
    Nuts of all kind especially Almonds
    Fish fish and more fish
    Legumes
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    ASKSARAH - Sleeve got a reaction from notmeanymore in How does everyone get enough protein in w/o shakes?   
    I weaned off shakes as fast as I could. I do not like the chemicals.
    EVERYTHING I eat has Protein in it. Period. Thats how you get it in.
    eggs, cheese, Cottage cheese
    Sausage, bacon, Breakfast meats,
    lunch meat of all kind. Currently my fav is butter basted turkey from Fresh and easy. Roast beef and cheese.
    Soups (easy to add any kind of Protein to that)
    Yogurts
    Peanut Butter
    Nuts of all kind especially Almonds
    Fish fish and more fish
    Legumes

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