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ShrinkyDinkMe101

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from MrsSugarbabe in Down over 140... The Process: Finding My Personal Power   
    "Old Me: Self care is whatever feels good. New Me: Self care can never be self destruction." I really like this! Thank you for sharing this part of your journey.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from MrsSugarbabe in Down over 140... The Process: Finding My Personal Power   
    "Old Me: Self care is whatever feels good. New Me: Self care can never be self destruction." I really like this! Thank you for sharing this part of your journey.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from MrsLucas in What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"   
    A few years ago I finally found an exercise I love (tennis) and kept getting injuries. Final straw was getting overheated on the tennis court and not being able to cool off because of the 100 lbs of "insulation" I've been carrying around. I just got completely fed up! My parents have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea & one has had a stroke at 57. My husband told me a few years back that he was no longer attracted to me and my preteen daughter has started making remarks about my weight. I think I just had the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" switch flip. My friends are very supportive and so far I'm really loving this surgery!
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from Ava324 in Surgeon told me...   
    Don't overthink it. Measure out your food, eat small bites, eat slowly, chew thoroughly, stop before you feel too full, & don't drink before or after for the recommended amount of time. I set a timer. If you eat too much too quickly & don't chew enough, you will regret it
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from Ava324 in Surgeon told me...   
    Don't overthink it. Measure out your food, eat small bites, eat slowly, chew thoroughly, stop before you feel too full, & don't drink before or after for the recommended amount of time. I set a timer. If you eat too much too quickly & don't chew enough, you will regret it
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from Ava324 in Surgeon told me...   
    Don't overthink it. Measure out your food, eat small bites, eat slowly, chew thoroughly, stop before you feel too full, & don't drink before or after for the recommended amount of time. I set a timer. If you eat too much too quickly & don't chew enough, you will regret it
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to ChaoticBliss in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    I am not sure what happened on my other post... But, here are my before and afters almost exactly one year to the day.

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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from ziggypbang in Eating around the sleeve   
    Fixing my brain has not been as simple as fixing my body. I'm a SAHM and have to stay out of the house to keep from grazing. I exercise in the morning (tennis) and run errands in the early afternoon. I try to limit myself to only eating at planned intervals
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to BlessedOne in Any Houston TX sleevers.. Who's your surgeon?   
    Dr Yu at TLC. They are amazing. So glad I went with him. Just sleeved 8/20/13.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to Sweetbaby1 in getting anxiety   
    I have not been on this forum in months due to my crazy life. 2 jobs and school also in process of moving. However my insurance company requires us to complete a 6 month follow up with a nutritionist to track and monitor our eating and exercising. We also had to complete an array of test h pylori, sleep apnea, physical behavior evaluation ect. This some what became a challenge for me, due to the new criteria in 2014 my insurance has now. However i was still able to complete these extra things.
    I am approaching my 5 th month on 2.11.14, I have 1 more month after that than I am complete. I will meet with my surgeon, complete a few more test with him and I will be ready for surgery. I'm praying I can have this surgery during spring break. Which I have a week and a half off of school. I am excited about this summer. Being smaller and healthier is something I always wanted. I believe I am physically prepared, but may have some difficulties being mentally prepared. All in all I am excited and ready to begin my new life.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to Butterthebean in Christmas time IS harder as a vet   
    I'm of the mindset that if you're happy with your weight, then you can forgive yourself a little indulgence during these crazy times if you know you can jump right back on plan as soon as it's all over. But if it's gonna set you on a 3 week binge, or if you're gonna beat yourself up about it and feel awfully guilty, then better off filling up on Protein before the party and abstaining from the goodies. A little bit really does reignite the cravings for more.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from mmhutch in ANY SINGLE INCISION SLEEVER'S?   
    My doctor travels around the country training people on the single incision technique. Some doctors do not want to invest in the specialized equipment or bother learning new techniques when most patients are satisfied with traditional laparoscopic surgery and that is what most insurance pays for. My husband, who is a surgeon, did not express any extra concern over using this technique. He said that they are doing this with many other types of abdominal surgeries. On the upside, there is a better cosmetic result, shorter healing time and fewer incisions that could become infected. On the downside, I won't have a local support group. I will stay in Houston for a week following surgery to make sure there are no complications before returning home. So there is also the extra cost of hotel accommodations for the week. I am glad to have this option, and for me it was the one of the factors in deciding to have gastric sleeve at all.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from mismatched in How Do You Explain Rapid Weight Loss, If You're Not Telling Coworkers About Wls   
    I tell everyone who asks (and some who don't) that I had gastric sleeve surgery. It may help someone who needs it. Everybody knows that I have struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. Surgery has been a real blessing for me.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from mismatched in How Do You Explain Rapid Weight Loss, If You're Not Telling Coworkers About Wls   
    I tell everyone who asks (and some who don't) that I had gastric sleeve surgery. It may help someone who needs it. Everybody knows that I have struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. Surgery has been a real blessing for me.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from GotItDoneInHarlem in How Much Help Did You Need?   
    I didn't really need any help once I was allowed to drive (after I stopped pain killers). I didn't take any once I left the hospital. I had my mother with me in case of complications.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from onedaycloser in Today Is The Day   
    I was scared! First day & night were the worst, but this has been a life changing thing for me. Good luck!
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from longtimecoming7 in 3 Month Surgiversary Today   
    Today marks 3 months out from surgery and I am so pleased! I'm down 56 pounds and 10 BMI points. I am wearing size large/xl depending on the cut. Everything is becoming more routine and I am thankful for the opportunity to reclaim my life. At this point hunger has returned (although it's not an all consuming feeling). Weight loss has slowed down to one or two pounds a week. I still struggle to meet my Protein goals and have discovered how tricky slider foods can be (in that they go down so easily as opposed to proteins). I haven't really had any problems with my sleeve other than a couple of bouts with the foamies after eating too quickly. I'm over halfway to goal weight and looking forward to figuring out the holidays with my sleeve.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from longtimecoming7 in 3 Month Surgiversary Today   
    Today marks 3 months out from surgery and I am so pleased! I'm down 56 pounds and 10 BMI points. I am wearing size large/xl depending on the cut. Everything is becoming more routine and I am thankful for the opportunity to reclaim my life. At this point hunger has returned (although it's not an all consuming feeling). Weight loss has slowed down to one or two pounds a week. I still struggle to meet my Protein goals and have discovered how tricky slider foods can be (in that they go down so easily as opposed to proteins). I haven't really had any problems with my sleeve other than a couple of bouts with the foamies after eating too quickly. I'm over halfway to goal weight and looking forward to figuring out the holidays with my sleeve.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 got a reaction from longtimecoming7 in 3 Month Surgiversary Today   
    Today marks 3 months out from surgery and I am so pleased! I'm down 56 pounds and 10 BMI points. I am wearing size large/xl depending on the cut. Everything is becoming more routine and I am thankful for the opportunity to reclaim my life. At this point hunger has returned (although it's not an all consuming feeling). Weight loss has slowed down to one or two pounds a week. I still struggle to meet my Protein goals and have discovered how tricky slider foods can be (in that they go down so easily as opposed to proteins). I haven't really had any problems with my sleeve other than a couple of bouts with the foamies after eating too quickly. I'm over halfway to goal weight and looking forward to figuring out the holidays with my sleeve.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to TBodmer71 in Down 70lbs with pics   
    As of this morning I am down 70 lbs. Woohoo!
    I started this journey last November when I inquired about weightloss surgery with my pcp. At that time my weight was 289 lbs. I got my referral to my bariatrics team (Dr Gould in Manchester, NH). I went to the info seminar in Dec of 2012. From that point on I started walking with a pedometer and watching what I ate.
    After jumping through many hoops and waiting for what seemed like forever I was finally sleeved on Aug. 26th.
    I weighed 266 when I started the pre-op diet. The day of surgery I weighed 251. Three days later I weighed 259.
    It's been 10 weeks since my surgery and I am now down to 219 lbs. I am really hoping, trying and working towards hitting the 200 lb mark for New Years. But my next goal is actually 215 lbs. That is the weight I was when I met my husband. I am hoping that I will hit that goal sometime next week.
    I would also like to thank the many wonderful people on this sight that have be a great support for me through out this journey so far. 
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to No game in What are sliders?   
    Actually not entirely true...
    To the weight loss surgery patient slider foods are the bane of good intentions and ignorance often causing dumping syndrome, weight loss plateaus, and eventually weight gain for gastric bypass, gastric band (lap-band), and gastric sleeve bariatric patients.
    Slider foods, to weight loss surgery patients, are soft simple processed carbohydrates of little or no nutritional value that slide right through the surgical stomach pouch without providing nutrition or satiation. The most innocent of slider foods are saltine crackers, often eaten with warm tea or other beverages, to soothe the stomach in illness or while recovering from surgery.
    Understanding Slider Foods The most commonly
    consumed slider foods include pretzels, crackers (saltines, graham, Ritz, etc.) filled cracker Snacks such as Ritz Bits, popcorn, cheese Snacks (Cheetos) or cheese crackers, tortilla chips with salsa, potato chips, sugar-free Cookies, cakes, and candy. You will notice these slider foods are often salty and cause dry mouth so they must be ingested with liquid to be palatable. This is how they become slider foods.
    They are also, most often, void of nutritional value. For weight loss surgery patients the process of digestion is different than those who have not undergone gastric surgery. When slider foods are consumed they go into the stomach pouch and exit directly into the jejunum where the simple carbohydrate slurry is quickly absorbed and stored by the body. There is little thermic effect in the digestion of simple carbohydrates like there is in the digestion of Protein so little metabolic energy is expended. In most cases patients in the phase of weight loss who eat slider foods will experience a weight loss plateau and possibly the setback of weight gain. And sadly, they will begin to believe their surgical stomach pouch is not functioning properly because they never feel fullness or restriction like they experience when eating Protein. The very nature of the surgical gastric pouch is to cause feelings of tightness or restriction when one has eaten enough food. However, when soft simple carbohydrates are eaten this tightness or restriction does not result and one can continue to eat, unmeasured, copious amounts of non-nutritional food without ever feeling uncomfortable.
    Many patients turn to slider foods for this very reason. They do not like the discomfort that results when the pouch is full from eating a measured portion of lean animal or dairy protein without liquids. Yet it is this very restriction that is the desired result of the surgery. The discomfort is intended to signal the cessation of eating. Remembering the "Protein First" rule is crucial to weight management with bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass, gastric banding (lap-band) and gastric sleeve patients are instructed to follow a high protein diet to facilitate healing and promote weight loss.
    Bariatric centers advise what is commonly known among weight loss surgery patients as the "Four Rules" the most important of which is "Protein First." That means of all nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fat and alcohol) the patient is required to eat protein first. Protein is not always the most comfortable food choice for weight loss surgery patients who feel restriction after eating a very small amount of food. However, for the surgical tool to work correctly a diet rich in protein and low in simple carbohydrate slider foods must be observed. The high protein diet must be followed even after healthy body weight has been achieved in order to maintain a healthy weight and avoid weight regain.
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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to DeeJack08 in I Want To See Before & After Pics!   
    Had surgery March 19th,2013. Was 277. Now 154

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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to thenewme@32 in I Want To See Before & After Pics!   
    Hi had my surgery in November 5 th 2012 started @ 215 now @ 132



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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to ebonisekim in I Want To See Before & After Pics!   
    Started at 299 now 173 9 months out


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    ShrinkyDinkMe101 reacted to luckysmomma in Down 50 Pounds...Halfway to Goal!   
    Awesome! Congrats!!!

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