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rebecca_dsu

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  8. Posted

    There's really no way to tell your body "hey, I want you to let go of some fat in this area, not that area." Where your body burns fat from is mostly genetically based. That's why some of us carry our weight different places (pear shape, apple shape, etc...). But keep on keepin' on, and when your body burns the fat in the places it wants to first, it will have no choice but to pull from the parts it would rather hold on to fat. :)

  11. Posted

    Are you a confrontational person? Are you able to stand up for yourself? I know a lot of us lack self confidence, and I've seen people gain it through losing the weight.

    For your 2 'issues'... I'd say if Mom has something to say about your money, express to her that you work hard for your money and you can spend it how you please. You can express that you are sorry she is in the prediciment that she is in, but she had her entire life to make the choices which led her to where she is, and you WILL NOT take her path nor be responsible for the fact she didn't plan for her own financial future. Reminder that you have helped her, and if she has the attitude of "you owe me", then let her know she won't be receiving help any more is she feels like she has control over YOUR money. You do NOT owe her an explanation though.... And certainly don't tell her how much the surgery was. It's none of her business!

    For your coworkers, if they said the first word to me I'd say "Shut it... my body, my decision, my life....go find someone else to give your opinion to, because I don't want it. And if it was a mistake in your eyes, it was mine to make, but guess what?! I don't share your opinion, so back off. You think I cheated? You try going through a major surgery, have 85% of your stomach removed, recover from that only to be able to eat a little amount of food when you want to eat more...this **** ain't easy."

    Stand up for yourself! Don't let other people make your decisions, and don't be so afraid of what they think.

    The questions are only... do you want this surgery? Do you want to be healthier? Are you willing to spend your hard earned money on it? That's it...No one else gets a vote!

    So in answer to your question...No! It's only a fear if you let it be... so don't ;)

    Good luck to you! You are gonna rock all those people's socks off with your renewed confidence and healthier self when you get to your goal :)

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  17. Posted

    I just find this post rude. Everyone has the right to ask whatever questions they want, it doesn't matter if its been posted before, they can still ask.

    This place is supposed to be for support. Should people just read what other people have posted and never get involved? That person might not find much support just reading other people's posts compared to if they posted the thread themselves.

    Besides if every topic was only posted once there wouldn't be anyone posting anything because its all been said!!

    If you see a topic that you already know about or have already read, why don't you just keep scrolling. It doesn't even effect you at all really

    Have you never ranted about anything before? Infact, you are ranting at my ranting...and that's okay by me.

    Sorry to have offended...you can share your opinion here, just as I can. It doesn't make me dislike anyone by them asking redundant questions.

    Rants can be in good fun... I've had plenty rants directed towards folks like me in different situations, and really it's okay.

    No worries, I'm sure this thread will go *poof*...

  20. Posted

    I wanted to keep up with every one's surgery date in one spot so here we go! (I'm a bookkeeper...I'm a little OCD with organization...ha!!)

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    03 - nicolenik17, urmysunshinegal, birkie63, KitKat40, NeverBeTheSameAgain, Bec101, akmys11, jnunez, PainInTheGlass, devichan, birkie63, Ctremblay2, mulhollk, tab, Lost Band, Shannon71, Flup, blondie1, HoneysuckleFlwr, momofjal, mtchick, KMo, gracensmommie

    04 - prayergirl, rockpaperthinner, miss2shine, Arts137, babybearsmum, tab, KrisM799, ChrisBthin, cori0604, Flutterby, FindingElise, newmeIowa, sheree212, thickbonez, abba0604

    05 - taurabird, Museum-Mama, Racheal, fluffydivantn, JennWallen, cooterbrown, tanderson01, shadesofteal, 340empress, suzbredo, Masko5, Lunaya, California_Chick95969, thisismyyear, Ana87

    06 - jgcraftmom, mytime2shine, shays4265, hgk2002,joannao74, Zaine20, socklessinnyc, sassygirl055, AmandaGeorgePelts, janazee, Blueeyes, Reberm, nino1025, VSGayle, bigjim77

    07 - rebecca_dsu, Molly3, Laura72, 1stBabeBorn5th, JoiaRox, Tanesha young, Dabble, harlie6pack35

    08 -iminthis4me

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    10 - NikNakMcCants, wordygirl74, BeyondBlessed, rubyrosa, bashmom, sprinkles13, Purrplelover, losingit2013, lniysa, Maira, GrandpaB, SUZI-Q, K.Hollingsworth, Jhconnection, jenthompson, kimgetsleeved, onegenericdude, Dreax33, domi366, Shribhi

    11 - JennJ536, over_ice, taylorelizabeth13, whiskeygirl70 (jackie), mzblaze36, BrianSATX, MrsRRn, navyma, chelD, jenger, Prettynpink1982, ratrita, brittersmom, BryJohn, bangixxer, bettyb71

    12 - Vermillymomma82, monkee94, Bellanana5, Karmen081020, angiemorda, Michelle Bell, BKLYNgal87, Hazel Eyes, Lavender, akarigger, mariadt, olemissgrl82, Tpool, ilopez73, BloomingFaith, epeeler

    13 - Liza1227, thedivinemsQ, photojdoc, Namaste, SHORTDOG,

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    16 - cheeze82

    17 - MindfulWeightLoss, MKGlidewell, AutismMom, ninanew, metamme, newlife27, jvonna09, icqgiggles, claudiaisabella, Jennyzee

    18 - Aline728, diva1, AmyRN09, neneh_vsg, NerdInOregon, Curvy, awalsh45, diva1, WhereTo?, Brian Randolph, marymouseetc, NuLife4me

    19 - getlownurse, southernsoul, busybeingme, conshy416, Healthier2day1227, zenliving8, momrox, lifer, Bufflehead, Blue73

    20 - uccmart, marlene, blucarelli, jewintheridge

    21 - vanessa012287, Commitingtochange23, NiqueJ, colcol

    22 - zoey1176

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    24 - txbucki, b_vanessa, genepha, shewins1, mydetoxnurse, Lisa O

    25 - artymama, Busterdoodoo, brandnew, shelly85, hello145body, hbrill, CCarterRN, Kami63, RAAinNH, PaNailGirl, HannahB, TexasRed1978

    26 - SlimDreams, DenaLJ1354, Trajo, jadeladybug, the nerd, wmbt, memk, nazerina77, loving me, Busdriver71, samsjourney, Brenda0928

    27 - Caaattt, Lindzee, town976

    28 - gummykandi, EllaJo, kp2010

    29 - Kristen H, datruth33169

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    Let me know if I missed you!!

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  22. Posted

    I think what you felt is normal... that was your tiny tummy saying "I was satisfied 2 bites ago... and I'm letting you know to not ignore me when I tell you I'm satisfied next time...No, I don't care that you still had food on your plate". Ha!

    You are learning to eat all over again, and part of that is learning to listen to your stomach, and not your eyes (or brain).

    As for getting in Protein, you have to be "creative". Have you tried adding some unflavored Protein powder to your puree's? Have you tried adding Protein Powder to your Water... (I'm preop and trying different ones, and really like the Syntrax nectar Carribbean Cooler flavor).

    It's all a learning process...

  23. Posted

    There's a reason people ask these questions. Just in case something IS out of the ordinary. For instance, the pain in my left shoulder was NOT gas pain. After a full week of severe pain, and being constantly told it was gas, the surgeon and I discovered it actually was the end of the drain tube poking my diaphragm, causing referred pain. The moment he removed the drain the pain was gone.

    Glad you figured it out with your surgeon... they are the source for real info if anything seems off.

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  24. Posted

    This is a fantastic question as I also love my bike... I'd imagine having surgery in the abdomen area would make it uncomfortable for a while though. I'm sure your surgeon can answer that question if no one here can. (though I'm patiently waiting for someone here to give us a yay or nay)

    I am a leader for a meetup.com group and have organized a 34 mile bike ride for 28 people on the Virginia Creeper Trail 6 weeks past my surgery date (it was set before my surgery date), so I do hope I'll be back riding by then...ha!! (thankfully the first 17miles are all down hill!!)

  25. Posted

    I'm fairly new around here, and am pre-sleeved, but sometimes I have to smack my forehead seeing the same questions over and over. And seeing the same questions from post-opers who were pre-opers on this site and participated in answering other folks same questions, but now all the sudden they are post-op and have forgotten everything they read.

    So here we go... if you've been recently sleeved, here's some things you would have already learned had you actually read some of the other posts first:

    - The first few weeks suck..yep, you aren't the only one.

    - No you won't feel as much restriction until you start eating real foods...your stomach isn't too big, nor was your bougie bigger than everyone elses.

    - Yes, other people have stalled between weeks 3, 4, a few months, and 6 months, and days that end in y...you are not the only one who has ever stalled, so breath easy.

    - Yes, that pain in your left shoulder probably is gas...so walk it off. EDIT: If that's not working, seek the advice of your surgeon...most of us are not doctors (some could be...I dunno)

    - Yes, other people did experience hair loss at 4ish months out (start taking your Biotin as soon as you are cleared for Vitamins if you haven't already been taking them)...if it's falling out now, it's too late to prevent it, so make sure you are eating enough Protein and taking your Vitamins so it grows back.

    - "I've lost X pounds in X weeks...is that normal?" Gees Louise...everyone on this site is different. Our ages are different, our height, our starting weights, our preop loses,our genetics, the amount of time we've been obese, what we are actually eating, our workouts...there is no "normal", so stop asking. If you have lost and are losing, you are doing just fine...if you are in a stall, hang in there...

    - "Should I be able to eat this much?" Whether you should be able to or not, you are...so this question is negated. Don't try to eat as much as you can just to see how much you can eat.

    - Yes, you probably will have loose skin (depends again on your age, genetics, how long you've been obese, how obese you were, etc....).

    - No, blending fruit up into a smoothie is not considered "ok" for full liquids...that's what we call a "puree"

    I'm sure there is way more to add to this list, so feel free to.... I just feel like we see the same questions over and over and over and over and over and over...ha

    End rant ;)

    I'm sure I have asked redundant questions myself, and will.... but I do try to use that thing they call "Search" or Google... Thanks to all you post-sleevers who constantly answer the same questions over and over with grace and patience ;)

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