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mrs.petethecat

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  1. Posted

    Well today I Celebrate my 1 year anniversary and what a year it has been! After surgery in Mexico, I am 80lbs lighter with another 80 to go but I am feeling great! My life is so much more active and I can do so many things that had become a struggle before surgery. I feel like I get stronger every day and my confidence has returned. Exercise has become a part of my life that I actually enjoy. I wanted to post today because, I want to encourage anyone who is thinking of having this surgery to go ahead. My greatest regret is that I did not do it sooner! Wishing you well on your journey. :)

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    Thank you for sharing your story. When I read your post it occurred to me that your journey has been one of self discovery. It sounds like you really understand yourself so much better. Many people never get to this point in their lives. Sometimes the most painful things that life puts us through eventually leads to moments of clarity. Good luck with your journey and your life! :)

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    I really enjoyed reading this because my hubby does the same thing to me and I get upset. He has everything else to eat. 90% of the shopping list is "his" so I don't understand why he has to eat my stuff. Like other posters I feel guilty when I get upset after discovering the latest item he has inhaled. :unsure:

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    BTB I can be happy with that and would be. My problem is that over and over I read "one week out and 15 lbs down" or " 30 lbs my forst month" i expected to lose 1-3 lbs a week after i got rolling. I also expected a really amazing first month though. Almost all of my loss came on the first week then nothing at all for a week. That was basically my food funeral weight gain amount. It's a bummer for me but I will muddle through it. I have no choice.

    RJsBeginning, goirish78 and gamergirl thank you all.

    2x4NoMore,

    Just a question for you to think about. Did you gain all your weight over days, weeks, months, years???? As long as you are moving in the right direction you are winning. It just takes time! Good luck on your journey and stop comparing yourself to others. It is YOUR journey and no one can do it but you. Be patient. It will happen! :rolleyes:

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  14. Posted

    The surgery was fine, actually. Not painless, but I didn't experience much pain at all. I was off the pain meds by three days out and working from work at 9 days. (Don't tell my doc.) My knees don't even feel like the same joints I had two months ago, there's such a big difference. I have only needed to take Tylenol one time for knee pain since the surgery, and I had been a 6-Advil-A-Day habit. NO regrets.

    And Dee, you know what??? It is only going to get better from here on out. I was like you in that I had lots of pain in my knees, hips, back, etc. I got to the point where I would not go out with friends because I could not keep up. The pain was just too much. Could not even go shopping, grocery or otherwise. My poor hubby did it all. Today 7.5 weeks out, 35lbs down, I went to Super Target, walked every inch of the store. No pain and no loss of breath. You will experience so much more freedom. I was always thinking about the shortest route to do things so I did not have to walk and be in pain. I can't wait for you to see how much your life will change! Best wishes to you and a big hug! :rolleyes:

  15. Posted

    Choosing Insurance plans is like choosing between syphilis and gonorrhea. They all stink !! With my insurance I was caught between a rock and a hard place. I didn't have enough co-morbidities, they require documentation of a 6 month diet, and I wasn't employed by the hospital for 24 consecutive months (another ridiculous requirement). Had I lost 20 pounds, my BMI would have been too low..... so I'm off to Mexico and paying cash.. HealthChoice and Orlando Health can just kiss my big fat healthy Butt. Having to wait another year and gain more weight would have made me a higher surgical risk. I guess they would have preferred I'd have had high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Makes no sense.... maybe they hope you'll die before they have to approve a triple cardiac bypass. I'm a Nurse... they employ me to take care of their Patients. Their slogan is "Patient's First". You'd think they'd want their Nurses healthy and fit.... after all, we're supposed to be caregivers, teachers and role models. Health Insurance sucks.... and to think I have to prolong my retirement till I'm 65 to qualify for medicare. I wanted to retire at 62, but insurance and health care costs make that impossible. I feel like a hostage. Oh well..... thank God I've got the money to pay for my surgery, at least Orlando Health pays me well. Just one more rant, I promise... they also won't pay for cataract surgery till I'm too blind to read this post.

    You are so right! insurance companies suck. Being self pay at least made it easier to get my sleeve. I figure my surgery will eventually pay for itself due to eating less and eating at home. I will also be spending less on medications for all of my many health problems which are disappearing! Good luck and best wishes to you as you start your journey! :rolleyes:

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    Congrats on getting to your final internships. I am sure this is a very exciting time for you with both your WLS and your new career. You probably will be feeling better by the time you go back to school. If you are asked to do any heavy lifting you could just tell your cooperating teacher that you just had surgery and right now the doctor told you no heavy lifting. You do not need to say what kind of surgery if you do not want to. Can't imagine you would have to do much lifting anyway. Good luck and enjoy your final year! :rolleyes:

    Hello everyone, I am not a teacher yet, but I am finishing my last year of school which consist of two student internships. By the time I step into my internship classroom I will only be a week and three days out form surgery, so I'm not sure how I will feel and I know I still will not be able to lift anything too heavy. I wanted to ask all of you should I explain to the teacher I am working with my situation or only if I absolutely need to? My worst fear is that he or she will think I am being difficult.

  24. Posted

    One of the reasons I decided to get WLS was because of the long list of medications I had to take. My health was getting worse and I was no longer interested in doing anything I used to like. Today I am 7 weeks out, 35 lbs lighter, and on a visit to my PCP she took me off 3 of my meds and reduced 1 more. I am going to go for blood work and then see her again in a month when we may discontinue more! I feel like I am getting back in control of my life and won't wonder how I am going to get through each and every day. Feeling excited and just wanted to share! :D

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