Shell88
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Rough weekend - working in the hotel industry and working double shifts/staying over makes it extremely difficult to sleep and get the healthy choices I am able to make at home. Back to healthier decisions!
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have anyone had dr prakash paragi as their surgeon
Shell88 replied to blkcherry973's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
@@dar81 yes please do update..... my baby needs me alive and functioning more than a weight loss surgery that can go terribly wrong with the wrong doctor -
have anyone had dr prakash paragi as their surgeon
Shell88 replied to blkcherry973's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I just found this thread after reading the review..... I have surgery with him Dec 11th..... that just made me really uneasy. Anyone else know enough about him? -
Got my date-- Dec 11th! Nervous, Happy, and Excited!
Shell88 replied to Lizzie125's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Ronab - decaf is a life saver.... decaf doesn't mean no caf - but its so little it helps take the edge off and it is allowed on the diets..... I wanna try mine with some cafe latte Protein powder in a blender actually lol -
Fat-free refried beans with laughing cow cheese is amazing!!!! low calories and high protein? This will be my new favorite meal on soft foods in 2 months lol
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@@Jonathan Blue - you are awesome!!! I read that post in your blog and it honestly did inspire some presurgery ideas. I also find it astonishing that you lost a whopping 200+lbs in a year!!! This makes me very excited for my own surgery and my own continued journey -- thank you for that
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@@Stevehud - that is exactly what I fear.. Not for my own self - but I don't want her to ever be embarrassed or want to hide me.
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@@CowgirlJane - I find you to be an amazing role model. Before my information session in September, it was you who told me to rethink the lap band surgery and why. I'm glad I went into that session with a newly opened mind because I am now going for the gastric sleeve and not looking back! I actually mentioned you recently to a family member as to how inspiring you are and how many great things I've noticed you do now - including the dance lessons! It's because of you I know that there is definitely a whole new life at the end of this tunnel.... the surgery will only be the beginning
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@@Rogofulm - 82 lbs since June?! You are amazing! Hat's off to you sir! I enjoy the advice and tips and tricks for the eating events ... I will definitely be trying that all out this holiday season.
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@@Roo101769 - Thank you. It's so great coming to this site and seeing people who truly just get it! I have always disliked the term BBW because it was always associated with such negativity. I understand fully what you mean about the only into the physical but wouldn't actually ask you out. It's fine behind closed doors- but we're an embarrassment out in public... I commend you for being a single mom. It's tough. I feel like I'm doing it now anyway. There's a lot that goes into it, on top of trying to make a living to keep you both surviving. You've done amazing thus far - I hope I can follow suit!
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Thank you @@VSGAnn2014 ... Yeah I reread what I wrote and realized how mentally I've moved on before anything has even happened...
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We asked my surgeon at the info session - he said whenever you want! He doesn't want to be the one to stop you from intimacy LOL
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Only to find out X was leading them on all along - she was too confident and independent for either of these boys!
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Got my date-- Dec 11th! Nervous, Happy, and Excited!
Shell88 replied to Lizzie125's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Lizzie125 - I wish I could LIKE your post 20 more times!! Dec 11th here too!! I started over a month ago drinking Protein shakes for breakfast every morning. They are definitely solid enough to hold over my hunger for a few hours. I wasn't a fan of the CVS powder or the Muscle Milk - and Premier Protein shakes and Pure Protein Shakes taste pretty good for how inexpensive they are. Just went to a few websites and bought variety packs and individual powder packets to start trying them now along with one of those special shaker bottles to see if it really helps de-clumping. Haven't figured out how to incorporate the powder into my other drinks and food yet.... but this is so exciting!! -
Congrats!! Dec 11th Sleeve date here! :-) It's so exciting
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Can't wait to get my sleep apnea hook up - that test gave me the best sleep I've ever had!
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ive had apnea for years I even had a very painful and problematic surgery called a UPPP, stands for uvulo-paleto-pharangeal-plasty don't ask. But because of nasal problems, and a horrible claustrophobia, I cant use a cpap machine. So I do have the head of my bed up a bit )( I bought an adjustable bed) which does help a lot! cpap is great for people who can use it.
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anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Shell88 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Is anyone else getting super excited as the days pass now? -
Essex County HERE!! Dec 11th date
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anyone getting sleeved in DECEMBER?
Shell88 replied to taniamatts's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Just got my date yesterday!!! December 11th!!! So excited! -
Just general pre-surgery weight loss, and I'm already stalling!
Shell88 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Kind of frustrated these past 2 weeks. I was doing great, with an amazing momentum, and here I am, stuck at the same weight for almost 2 weeks. So frustrating!!!!!!! I lost 11 lbs since August 29th, and I have noticed the difference in my energy and attitude, as well as my clothes fitting a little looser. But nothing in 2 weeks?? Sigh, it's not making me want to change my mind with this or anything, or even revert back to my poor eating habits. It just makes me wonder if I am doing something wrong. Maybe I didn't eat enough? Maybe I have to cut out this reduced fat cheese/yogurt cheese? I know I'm moving around enough, because I'm lucky if I get a break or chance to sleep. I don't know - just one of those "beat myself up" days. -
Just general pre-surgery weight loss, and I'm already stalling!
Shell88 replied to Shell88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Will do! Thanks @@MarieMarie -
Hello! I'm up in the Verona area, still working with Dr Paragi in west orange... looking forward to getting my surgery date soon :-) congrats on your surgeries!
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I've had family and friends tell me it's great I have looked into this for 2 years and am willing to put the work into this band surgery - but then I get the ridiculous questions of why I can't just drop the 200lbs all by myself, or if I am doing it to leave my fiance afterwards once I gain confidence back, or have I heard about all these family friends who totally went against their post-op instructions and either had the sleeve rupture, gained more weight (she is a drinker), or the one who just threw up all the time and had it removed. I am losing confidence in my support system, but all the research and reading and information I keep finding is pushing me in the direction of a healthy lifestyle for myself and for my little girl. She deserves my time, energy and a long life with me. It's just so FRUSTRATING!! Other people's inability to follow direction is not going to be my issue. But I do want to know that I'm not going to be looked down on for "taking the easy way out" or because it seems like I just want to make myself good enough to skip out on my life.
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Just general pre-surgery weight loss, and I'm already stalling!
Shell88 replied to Shell88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@sugar free - I'm so sorry I didn't see this sooner! I hope you got a bunch of information at your first appointment - there's a journey ahead! A bunch of tests, but once they are all over - you'll be in shock at how much you accomplished - I know I am!
