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Nancyisgettinghealthy

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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from AshleePage in Weigh In- Favorite Protein Shakes?   
    Bariatric Advantage has unflavored. Their customer service is AWESOME an the unflavored in Soup is undetectable yet 27 g of Protein and 6 g Fiber is awesome
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from ForeverFat? in pissed   
    How far post-op are you?
    Our bodies do hold on to a LOT of fluids for a few days/week after surgery....try to see down the road a few months, instead of dwelling on todays scale dilemma? Call your Dr and ask for help. Get to a support meeting asap and find out as much information as you can as to what could be going on with your body and how to get through this
    Best of Luck!
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to JustJenn in Over the shoulder boulder holder   
    I just bought 2 good bras from VS right now lol after work I knew I needed a new one. My boobs were no longer fitting the bras I had. I lasted in the ones I had and super old ones and sport bras. I would rather spend money on cloths.
    I'm 11 months and needed bras desperately.
    I went from 50D to 36C.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from AshleePage in Weigh In- Favorite Protein Shakes?   
    Bariatric Advantage is awesome as far as I am concerned. They also carry a Protein Drink called nectar that is YUMMY.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to marciem in Dr Richard Thirlby   
    Virginia Mason Medical Center. Almost 10 years out, no complaints, BMI 60.3 day of surgery! 200 pounds gone!
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from AshleePage in What to pack to bring to the hospital for your stay during surgery   
    Ashlee,
    My surgery is this Wednesday June 25!! I am flippin out!
    I wrote down all you suggested and will ask my Dr about gas-X.
    I was also planning on writing myself a letter....so when you mentioned doing so, it really hit home for me.
    I have such a wonderful, amazing, loving family and I want to be healthy and live life to its fullest...instead of not being able to do almost anything at all as is right now.....
    Please keep my in your prayers this week... I may have to have the open RNY instead of laparoscopically as I am having a lap band removed that just did nothing but cause major problems/more health issues.
    I am scared. Scared to the core of my soul. yet NOt having this surgery makes me even more scared.
    Being morbidly obese is nothing until I hit 50... OMG my body cannot do this at all any more---at all,
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to oweemytoe in What to pack to bring to the hospital for your stay during surgery   
    I have a question in regards to post op clothing after surgery/ going home from hospital. I have watched a lot of videos on youtube and a lot of women have said they wore a sports bra home and during the first 2 weeks of healing. Being a plus sized woman with a well developed chest, I have always avoided sports bras because they tend not to fit properly once you get into the D sized cups and beyond. Do any of you have any suggestions? Are you going home braless?? Any advice would be welcome.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to AshleePage in What to pack to bring to the hospital for your stay during surgery   
    Please feel free to add your recommendations!
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from AZ/Janice in Back & joint pain relief   
    My Dr has taken me OFF both my chronic knee/back/joint pain meds pre-RNY surgery 6/25. In just 2 weeks I am off Meloxicam and Cymbalta...I can barely walk I hurt so bad...my right shoulder hurts so must sleep in a recliner with a pillow under my right arm and pillows under my knees to keep from crying from the pain. I need both knees replaced yet both my ortho surgeon and my RNY surgeon and I agree that RNY first...lose mass weight, then see how my knees, back, etc., are...
    but right now I HURT LIKE HELL
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to Seagull00 in What should I take to the hospital?   
    My surgery isn't until July 23, but from my recent surgeries, I've learned to pack the following
    hairbrush
    ponytail holders
    Shampoo (I hate what the hospital offers)
    tooth brush
    tooth paste
    phone
    charger
    extension cord
    lip balm
    3-4 pairs of underwear (depending on length of stay)
    a comfortable outfit to wear home
    a book or two
    medication list
    insurance cards
    baby wipes for freshening up before you can shower
    thank you cards (to write notes for gifts given in the hospital and to leave one for nursing staff)
    a pen
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to jtickle in June 2014 Dates!?   
    We can be surgery buddies!!! I am also scheduled on the 25th of June. I have a whole list of health issues to. I have sleep apnea, pcos, diabetes, and I have also had 6 surgeries on my back. I am hoping the weight loss will help my back and resolve my diabetes. I am also hoping losing weight will help with my pcos, cause I want to have a baby. I know all about isolation and hiding from strangers. My husband always want to sit in a booth when go out. I am always afraid I won't fit in the in the booth. You will have all the support you could ever want on this website. Only 26 days left. It will be here before we know it. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to message me. Messages get sent to my phone, so I can respond fairly quickly.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to zackate in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Hi! I am having my RNY on June 27th. I know exactly what you are saying. I have severe back problems rquiring surgery but the surgeon would not do it until I loose weight. I cannot take ther pain much longer and trouble walking so I am having the surgery. I look for the handicapp stalls and have alot of trouble with the butt wipe too lol. I can't wait to cross my legs. I have Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, sleep apnea, Fibromyalgia etc. etc. lol. I want to fit in an amusement park ride again. I want to feel better Healthwise and about myself. Hang in there. We can do it!!! I'll be your shoulder if you want to be mine and if not I will still listen to you. Best wishes Kathleen
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to Stacyann81 in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Well my surgery is scheduled for 6/2/14 and I'm starting to really freak out. I gained a little weight since my last weigh in because I had a bit of a breakdown and starting eating all my favorite comfort foods. I have to weigh in again on the 27th of this month and I'm scared because my surgeon will cancel the surgery if she feels you have gained too much weight. I started the liquid diet early in the hopes to shed the pounds by the weigh in but I can't help but panic. I've been working so hard for so long for this surgery that I don't think I could bear to lose it now over one meltdown. I am starting to be anxious everyday and my normal coping mechanism for that is to eat so ARGH! I don't know if I'll get through this.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to jtickle in June 2014 Dates!?   
    I'm on the 25th, is that close enough?
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to Kellee Matlock in Washington State Usa   
    I would like to start a support group for Washington State.
    I live in Tacoma.
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from Writerjennifer in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Hi All!
    I have a surgery date of June 25th!! I am excited and scared, yet also realize my journey to health will start with this major step. I have many health issues, no thyroid, huge knee issues, bp issues, etc., at this time. I read WLS books and have seen my nutritionist and surgeon 2 plus times already. My surgeon first removed my gall bladder in 1994, so I know him well and trust him completely. I live in the Seattle area, so am having my surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. I have been doing all the healthy things I can to set myself up for success.I have a trusted support team of my husband and daughters and a few trusted friends, I KNOW this is not a quick fix, a diet or just a way to get thin-this is my journey back to Health and wellness and being able to move without constant pain, shower w/o a shower chair, and to LIVE again. I am so tired of isolating and hiding from fear of comments by strangers...thoughts of...will I fit in the chair....what if I cant fit in the skinny bathroom stall,....heaven forbid-can I even wipe my butt? And the list goes on.....I need help, support and to know you all are human too..,,
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from Writerjennifer in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Hi All!
    I have a surgery date of June 25th!! I am excited and scared, yet also realize my journey to health will start with this major step. I have many health issues, no thyroid, huge knee issues, bp issues, etc., at this time. I read WLS books and have seen my nutritionist and surgeon 2 plus times already. My surgeon first removed my gall bladder in 1994, so I know him well and trust him completely. I live in the Seattle area, so am having my surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. I have been doing all the healthy things I can to set myself up for success.I have a trusted support team of my husband and daughters and a few trusted friends, I KNOW this is not a quick fix, a diet or just a way to get thin-this is my journey back to Health and wellness and being able to move without constant pain, shower w/o a shower chair, and to LIVE again. I am so tired of isolating and hiding from fear of comments by strangers...thoughts of...will I fit in the chair....what if I cant fit in the skinny bathroom stall,....heaven forbid-can I even wipe my butt? And the list goes on.....I need help, support and to know you all are human too..,,
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy got a reaction from Writerjennifer in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Hi All!
    I have a surgery date of June 25th!! I am excited and scared, yet also realize my journey to health will start with this major step. I have many health issues, no thyroid, huge knee issues, bp issues, etc., at this time. I read WLS books and have seen my nutritionist and surgeon 2 plus times already. My surgeon first removed my gall bladder in 1994, so I know him well and trust him completely. I live in the Seattle area, so am having my surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. I have been doing all the healthy things I can to set myself up for success.I have a trusted support team of my husband and daughters and a few trusted friends, I KNOW this is not a quick fix, a diet or just a way to get thin-this is my journey back to Health and wellness and being able to move without constant pain, shower w/o a shower chair, and to LIVE again. I am so tired of isolating and hiding from fear of comments by strangers...thoughts of...will I fit in the chair....what if I cant fit in the skinny bathroom stall,....heaven forbid-can I even wipe my butt? And the list goes on.....I need help, support and to know you all are human too..,,
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to m_rose in June 2014 Dates!?   
    Hi fellow RNY patients!
    I received a phone call this past Monday the 24th saying my perspective date is June 30th obviously if all previous tests go according to plan!
    Anyone else having their surgery this June??
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to bellalulu in Thyroid (hypo) condition and gastric bypass anyone?   
    Hallelujah! and thank God for your new found energy, life and weight loss!!! Oh I dream of that to be me one day. Sometimes when I am wiped out and drained, I reminisce of a time when I used to be able to work ten hour days and be out all weekend. I felt like my life was being sucked out of me but all of your posts and help show me the light at the end of the tunnel. God bless all you ladies that came on here and helped me. Grateful I found you guys, you have no idea. <3
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to bellalulu in Thyroid (hypo) condition and gastric bypass anyone?   
    Oh GingerSnaps, you are getting real close to your date! I cheer you on and cannot imagine your nerves right now. Thanks for the reply and my apologies for not logging on sooner. You are so right about the obscure symptoms... My biggest battle with the hypo is brain fog and complete exhaustion even after waking from 8 or 9 hour sleep. I feel like I have the worst hang over. Sometimes I get bursts of energy and I will literally dance around with joy. Then I get zapped. So I see my doc next week and def changing my dose. Good luck and I will follow your success!! )
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    Nancyisgettinghealthy reacted to Donna22 in Thyroid (hypo) condition and gastric bypass anyone?   
    I had my thyroid removed 10 years ago due to cancer. For 10 years, I searched for every reason to blame my lack of thyroid on my weight gain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, etc. All I got for that was heavier and more depressed.
    In Dec 2013, I went for VSG, also very concerned that I may not be as successful as "normal-thyroid people. Today, only 5 months later, I am down 70 pounds, have unbelievable energy, feel wonderful, and I have a totally new outlook on life. I am back to believing in my own body's ability to get healthy (this was a tough one after the cancer diagnosis), because my body is responding to my efforts. I still have a ways to go, but I KNOW my body will do this for me as long as I do what I'm supposed to do.
    Bottom line - I sure know that feeling of what-if-I-cant do this because of my thyroid issues - my experience is GO FOR IT! The thyroid issues are another reason to GO FOR IT, not to fear it. Good luck!

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