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Thinking Of Having The Sleeve Done , But Im Scared Any Words Of Wisdom ?
new_me_2013 replied to luv2plumb's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's SO worth it!! Best thing I ever did!! I'm 8 wks out, down 52 lbs & jogging 2 miles 4 times a week. I've never exercised but something clicked in me & now I'm hooked on how good I feel & look. Good luck to you all! -
I'm not gonna lie, I strut down the street during my walk to Girls run the world (Beyoncé) & applause by gaga like a damn fool!!! Hehehe
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female only Attention Ladies Who Took Birth Control Pills
new_me_2013 posted a topic in The Gals' Room
Took BCP for many many years before surgery. My surgeon required I stop them 2 weeks pre-op. After surgery I decided to stay off them in fear of gaining weight once starting again. I'm 9 weeks out & am still off them. My OB/GYN told me it was totally up to me if I wanted to get back on them. My main question is to any ladies who were on them & continued them post op...did u notice it hindered your weight loss or helped? I kinda miss the regularity of periods & no cramps but I don't want to stall (again!) thanks!!!! -
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new_me_2013 replied to LynRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sure! I am 5ft 11in, started at 292.5, I'm down 51 lbs & 6 wks out. -
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Smooth Recovery? Anyone?
new_me_2013 replied to LynRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost 6 wks post op & I had minimal pain when I woke up in recovery. Minimal pain at home, to this day have never vomited, had nausea, diarrhea or constipation. No food I've introduced has disagreed with me. I couldn't have asked for a better recovery! I went back to work after 2 weeks off. I was tired at first but that went away as I was able to take in more protein. My only complaint was I got a UTI from the catheter in the hospital but that really wasn't anything antibiotics couldn't handle. good luck to you I hope your experience is just as great! -
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When it comes to weight loss, trends matter
new_me_2013 replied to gamergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Game girl......thank you thank you thank you! I am 5 weeks out & obsessing with the scale & my weight tracker apps. I beat myself up all day over my fluctuations. It is depressing to see lose a lb, gain 1.5, lose 0.5 gain 1.5....ugh it's so frustrating. Thank you all for making me realize it's normal & to put the scale away! -
Would you do it again?
new_me_2013 replied to love to be at goal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Totally! My BP was normal & my sleep apnea gone a week post-op! I lost 19 lbs on the pre-op diet & 20 more in the 5 weeks since surgery. I was sidelined by a UTI from the catheter I had in the hospital. The antibiotics I took after that slowed my weight loss & I stalled for 10 days but I am back on track & losing again. I had minimal pain, have yet to be nauseated, vomit, diarrhea or be constipated. I've been extremely lucky & I am so very thankful! -
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Advise from post-op vetrans :)
new_me_2013 replied to Bea98828's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved sept 10th & went back to work Sept 23. I have a desk job so there's not much movement. I was sore & tired the first couple of days but I don't think I went back too soon. Good luck to you! -
frustrated with the yo-yo weight loss
new_me_2013 replied to new_me_2013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! Yes, i forgot to add I do use MFP religiously & also another app that logs weight & does charts & graphs & all that good stuff. I guess I am stressing for no reason weighing everyday. I will lock my scale in the closet for a couple weeks!! -
frustrated with the yo-yo weight loss
new_me_2013 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
maybe i just need to vent, if so I apologize in advance. If Im doing something wrong someone please set me straight. Im 5 weeks post op today, & since about the 2nd week post op Ive done nothing but yo-yo up & down or stay at the same weight. Granted, I was sidelined with a UTI from the catheter in the hospital & took Cipro for 10 days, which I was told would make me retain water. I lost a few more pounds after it got out of my system but since then its been lose 2, gain 1.5, lose .5, gain 1 lb. SO FRUSTRATING!!!! Im getting my protein in (75-100g per my program) getting my fluids in & walking everyday for at least 30 mins. Only thing I could be doing wrong is weighing myself too often. somedays I do it everyday, some days I will skip a day or so. I havent had my monthly since pre-op too. That was last week in august. I had to discontine by birth control pills when I started by liver shrink diet & I didnt have one the whole month of September. I feel great, i still feel like I made the right choice, Ive had zero complications, Im eating normal foods, being good, no or little sugar, no breads, mostly just good lean proteins & fluids. Am I expecting to much too soon? Just seems like with all Im doing I should see more results....thanks for taking the time to read my vent. Hoping it changes soon! -
What foods can you simply not have anymore?
new_me_2013 replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I loved a nice cold glass of milk pre-op, now I can drink it but it's not as refreshing, almost tastes warm to me even right out of the fridge, just not the same. Also, hard boiled eggs sit in my sleeve & make me feel yuck but I eat scrambled eggs almost everyday for breakfast. It's weird how that happens post op! -
tall female sleevers...
new_me_2013 replied to elhudge's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I'm 6ft tall & my goal weight is 173. That would be a loss of 120 lbs for me. I'm down 40 lbs & 4 1/2 weeks post op. -
Did surgery clear your sleep apnea?
new_me_2013 replied to Startfresh359's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was gone after I dropped 40lbs. My husband says I don't snore, don't gasp for breath & I feel way more rested than I did before. -
I'm 4 wks out tomorrow & I've been gaining & losing 4lbs the last 10 days. I've been steady at the same weight for the last 4 though. It's super frustrating!!! I got a UTI from the catheter in the hospital & have been on antibiotics for a couple weeks, I'm SO hoping that's the reason. I feel your pain.