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MillyBell

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  1. Posted

    Lol' date=' sniff em at least?!?!?

    HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6[/quote']

    We had some of those at work a few days ago. I think I just stood over them and stared for awhile and I definitely sniffed them before returning to my desk. Lol!!

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  2. Posted

    I can't tell you how many boxes of chocolate bars have been going around my office the last few months from at least four different co-workers' kids. Finally, at the end of a super tough day, I bought one (See's). I broke off the first piece and shared the others with three co-workers. I sat and enjoyed the heck out of that piece of chocolate and felt no shame and moved on. Allowing myself to have a moment like that probably prevented me from eating two whole bars later.

    We're all learning as we go. No one who's been through this ever said it was easy especially with the added stress you've been under. You're what - 80 pounds down? Girl, please! You'll be alright.

    And Congratulations on the house!

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    We all slip up. If you can tolerate them allow yourself one or two a week as a job well done for sticking to your plan the rest of the week. Don't beat yourself up.

    I'm with Pam. We're still living in the real world. You had 8 Cookies. A bit much? Okay. It was impulsive and probably coming from old habits and deprivation. If you've been sticking to your plan, exercising, losing, etc it's okay to allow yourself a sensible treat every now and then. Don't deprive yourself completely and set yourself up for things like this later. If you think about it, one cookie would have probably been enough if you took the time to eat it slowly, taste it, and really enjoy it. Don't beat yourself up and try not to feel guilty. Really. It's done. Just keep it pushing. On to the next...

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  4. Posted

    I think no matter what community we are in there will be people that judge and people that support. All I can say is this is a journey you have to do for yourself and no one. And if you will be a better person (health wise) and feel better then by all means go for it. I wish you the best of luck.

    Couldn't have said it better, Worm.

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  5. Posted

    What exactly are yoy referring to? Body ofor in general? ?? Im 7days post op and would like to know what to expect. ..is this a common problem? ?

    It seems to be pretty common. I've read a few comments about this. The things they don't tell you...Thank God for this forum.

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  6. Posted

    Funny, I was actually going to post something similar. I'm also 8 weeks out. This morning at the gym, I was getting ready to shower and I said to myself, "PHEW! Who's eating Doritos?!" It was me! Granted, I was at the gym but even still I've noticed that I've had this BO that I didn't have before and I've never smelled that bad after a workout. I blame it on all the Protein and hormones being released as we burn fat. I just keep showering morning and evening and now use CLINICAL strength deodorant at night and my regular d.o. in the morning. Crazy!

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  8. Posted

    I chose the most expensive Aetna plan from my employer. It's Aetna choice II. Does anyone else have this? How long did preop testing take? Does it matter that I'm not required to have a pcp?

    Sent with kindness and support for everyone's journey.

    I have the same insurance, Choice II Open Access. From my first consult to surgery it took about two months. Had some scheduling hiccups so it could have potentially been sooner. It took 10 days to get the approval at the end of it all but only because the caseworker went on vacation. Overall, I was pretty impressed with the process. The doctors and insurance coordinators know how to get you approved so that helps.

    No PCP. In fact, I didn't even bother to get my dr involved. The surgery center handled everything.

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  9. Posted

    Isn't it funny how we all obsess about our weight. For me' date=' it used to be about every pound I gained now it's every pound I lose. Ugh! It's all I think about! Today is two months for me and I'm down 53lbs. Sounds like a lot except when u hardly eat anything and exercise daily, I keep thinking it should be more. This process is exhausting isn't it......[/quote']

    It sure is! That's all I have to say about that!

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  10. Posted

    No I still get hungry. However it feels different and it is not that often. It is just a nagging feeling in my stomach. I don't get the oh my god if I don't eat I am going to die feeling anymore.

    I agree. It's more like, "Hmm. I think I should eat something. When was the last time I ate?"

    Anything else, especially of I'm bored, I know it's just head hunger and let it pass.

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  11. Posted

    I'm also about a month and a half out. Surgery sate was 11/29. I sometimes feel like I can eat more than I should. Then too it all depends on what I'm eating. If it's heavier, like meat, I can't eat as much as I can with Soup or fish. Then again it also depends on the day. I noticed that on days when I think I've eaten too much I'm usually a pound down the next day. Sometimes you just need the calories. As long as it's healthy...Btw, just had a follow up today. Dr and Nut say I'm doing great so I must be doing something right even when I think I'm overeating.

    Just eat slowly and pay attention to your pouch. It won't send you a "full" signal right away so stop eating when you're satisfied instead of full.

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  12. Posted

    You know what? Come to think of it, I have! The last few years before surgery my once barely noticeable whiskers were coming in a little strong. But since (surgery date was 11/29) I haven't had to deal with them as much (read: daily). The hair just hasn't been growing in as much or as fast.

    Cool! Thanks for helping me notice that!

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  14. Posted

    wow... the same things we were judged for we are now judging others for... sad how our society is. Thank God we a tool to help us overcome the unhealthyness that was once our lives. Here's wishing the same for others.

    No judgment here. In my case, I didn't eat out much before WLS. My negative feelings about increased now that I see how bad it really is. I really wish she would do better.

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  15. Posted

    Are we in church because I feel like jumping up and saying, "Amen!" I am grossed out by some of the things people eat. My BFF eats out for every meal and she's ALWAYS hungry. It bothered me before because its such a waste of money but now all I think about is how unhealthy it is. I wish she would eat before we hang out but of course not. We end up stopping and some fast food joint and I'm like "ick. No, thank you!"

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  17. Posted

    Thanks! Yes I am in the gym only cleared for easy cardio right now ofcourse I try to push the boundaries on working out. Today I did some light lifting. Did you have open?

    No, I had laparoscopic. I do 30-45 mins of light to moderate cardio (brisk walking/hills) per day. My Dr said to wait six weeks before anything more than that. I'm a stickler for rules so I'll wait but I'm ready to do some boxing and lifting. Next dr appt isn't until the 11th.

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  19. Posted

    11/27/12 Surgery - Almost 5 weeks out

    Day of Surgery Weight - 238

    Current Weight - 214

    at a stall for 3 weeks now

    Anybody else stall for this long?

    Hey, jessouder, we have the same stats pretty much. SD was 11/29. I've been stuck at 215 from 236 for about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. I'm not too too worried about it. I know I need to add more calories by now. I just renewed my gym membership so I can workout a little more (lightly though because I'm not officially "cleared"). I think that and more cals will kick things back into gear.

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  20. Posted

    OMG, I'm not looking forward to my first post-op period. I know the surgery messes with the cycle. Already a few days late so any day now. I saved some Lortab (liquid Vicodin) from recovery just in case. Lol that was good stuff!

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