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LadyK44

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    LadyK44 reacted to Djmohr in Treated Differently After Your Surgery?   
    There are a couple of things I would say about this topic.
    - Prior to my weight loss people would look at me especially when i was either sitting on the airplane or coming down the aisle. It might have been me (LOl) but it always felt like they were saying a small prayer that they would not be sitting next to me. This never happens anymore.....in fact I can sit in a middle seat as comfortable as one might get in a middle seat.
    - The look i would get from a flight attendant when asking for a seatbelt extender......that never happens anymore.
    - My family treated me as if i could not do anything for myself and it drove me nuts and did not help my situation any. Now, i do get that they were always worried about me and it was meant with the best of intentions.
    - Now i get noticed. Sometimes that can be offputting like when i go to my local pro health club swimming. I am usually the youngest in the pool, usually the most slim and for some reason and the elderly gentlemen flirt with me. YES, they flirt with me. Once several of them backed me into the corner. And, every woman in the pool gave me the stink eye.
    It has happened a few times now and because of it, I have been avoiding the pool. I really need to get back there because swimming helps my joints and this is the only warm Water pool around.
    - People that have not seen me in some time are shocked and they stare alot until they get used to me.
    - My father n law and sons both think I am too skinny and are always telling me that. I dont mind that at all. They are just not used to the normal me.
    - My Dermatologist who is my favorite doc of all time, sees me every 10 weeks and is still shocked at how i look but in a good way. He saw me at my absolute worst. He literally once saved my life! So for him, he is absolutely thrilled at my weight loss. I owe alot of my current situation to him because he is the first doctor that gave me hope and it snowballed from there. I saw him yesterday and shared that I am getting my Tummy Tuck and breast lift with augmentation done in January and he was so excited for me.
    In terms of being treated differently.....I honestly don't think that has been the case. Most people who never knew me dont see anything different and therefore I am not treated any different. Its like I am not even there and that is ok with me.
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from blondiemarizzy1 in My Texas Sleevers   
    Houston is pretty cool. You can do almost anything and it is fun most days. I went for a long walk it was crazy being able to walk and not needing to stop due to my fatness. My life is good.
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from blondiemarizzy1 in My Texas Sleevers   
    Welcome! This is a different type of heat here in Houston. I will say inside most of the weekend. However, in the morning I am going to the gym. You have lived here longer than me. I love this place and it is now home! Yes, it is huge. There is always something to do! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App
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    LadyK44 reacted to PorkChopExpress in I thought I would be happier   
    Weightlifting can help with this, too. As you grow your muscles, they fill out the skin a bit and tone you up all over. If you get into a muscle building regimen, along with the lotions and Water, you'll see some positive changes.
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    LadyK44 reacted to linseeka in My before and after pictures!   
    Thes photos were taken
    Day of surgery: 6/25/15
    And Today 10/16/16
    Size 24-size 10



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    LadyK44 reacted to Julie norton in One odd fact about you   
    Perhaps we could learn a quirky thing we don't know about each other?
    Me: I was once in a famous country singers fan club and won a chance to sit down and chat with her!
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    LadyK44 reacted to KristenVSG2014 in Stupid things people say when they find out you've had surgery....   
    This older man I saw yesterday doesn't know HOW I lost weight but he complimented me and said I looked great. Then he asked, "Are you still married?" I respond 'yes' with a confused look. Then he says, "Well most people who lose weight and end up looking as good as you leave their spouses." I said, "Well, I don't see what the number on the scale has to do with my wedding vows...But my husband has said people probably wonder why we are together and I tell him they must assume he's filthy rich or very well endowed." That worked. LOL
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    LadyK44 reacted to Special1 in Stupid things people say when they find out you've had surgery....   
    My overweight best friend looks at my success and is thinking about getting sleeved. Her question: "so..when can I eat potatoes, breads and gravy again?" I don't think she's ready yet...
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    LadyK44 reacted to juan110 in The over 40 crowd   
    juan phone
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    LadyK44 reacted to Babbs in The over 40 crowd   
    I was 47 when I had the sleeve! 49 (yikes) now. I feel and told I look 39. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Yay for us 40's folks!


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    LadyK44 got a reaction from JackieG in 2 months post op progress   
    Great job!
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from Alex Brecher in What Do You Find Most Freeing About WLS?   
    The best thing for freeing thing for [emoji106] me, being alive.
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from Pescador in No support from boyfriend   
    He is a "boyfriend?" Well, it does not seem that he is a "friend" but he is surely acting like a "boy." You live/die in your body. He will be alive with another women if you past from obesity.
    Do what is best for you! A therapist may also be helpful. Your life your choice.
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from Alex Brecher in What Do You Find Most Freeing About WLS?   
    The best thing for freeing thing for [emoji106] me, being alive.
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from Pescador in No support from boyfriend   
    He is a "boyfriend?" Well, it does not seem that he is a "friend" but he is surely acting like a "boy." You live/die in your body. He will be alive with another women if you past from obesity.
    Do what is best for you! A therapist may also be helpful. Your life your choice.
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    LadyK44 reacted to highfunctioningfatman in I need some good come backs   
    I use a variation of this. When I went back to work i just called all of us together because there were various rumors. I first I confirmed my penis reduction surgery and that explains why my pants are already loose. Then I told them that I had an alien baby in my stomach and there will be constant growling. I did slip in wls before mentioning that I was doing the Mexico Water diet to constantly flush EVERYTHING out of my body and that I would be loosing weight one toilet flush at a time.
    I have fun with it. Just tell them not to believe everything that they hear and give everyone a different bogus story.
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    LadyK44 reacted to Havasumoma in I need some good come backs   
    I'm not planning to tell anyone about my personal medical decisions. It has nothing to do with shame. It has to do with people thinking they have the right to get up in your business and offer unwelcome judgement and advice. No thanks. Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App
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    LadyK44 got a reaction from SleeveG in 1 month surgiversary   
    Congrats! Keep it moving and great job!
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    LadyK44 reacted to SleeveG in 1 month surgiversary   
    Ok so I just want to share it was just my 1 month surgiversary Thursday
    HW 400
    Sw 334
    CW 295

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    LadyK44 reacted to cqlleen in The mighty scale   
    I have a family member hide the scale and bring it out once a week for me .
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    LadyK44 reacted to Fredbear in Twinkie Twit   
    Get an air horn. Every time she tries to talk to you, point it at her, press the button and smile.
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    LadyK44 reacted to Recycled in Twinkie Twit   
    Turn the tables.......walk up to her next time with your cell and video her rant.......then let her know you're sticking it on U-tube. She'll avoid you like the plague from then on.
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    LadyK44 reacted to Dub in Twinkie Twit   
    Damn..........this thread just reminded me how cool my current neighbors are and that I need to do something to show I appreciate them.
    Both sides are dog owners......and they never complain about my deck music and grill smoke.
    One of them, rocks her music even louder than I do......and routinely throws a steak on her grill that smells better than what may be on mine. It's like we are backyard version of playing rock, paper, scissors.
    Good neighbors are great.....bad ones, which I've had before, are aggravating as hell.
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    LadyK44 reacted to tsaverco in Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery   
    I am a little over a year out and have gained about 7 pounds over the summer months. I have lost the focus I had at the beginning. You have to use your tools and fight old habits every day. September is a good time to re focus and get it back. Using Forums, websites, Facebook has worked well for me to stay thinking about what I need to do and to stay focused. Weight loss is a battle before, during and after surgery but I feel great and I have lost 70 pounds so it is worth the battle.
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    LadyK44 reacted to Babbs in Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery   
    WTF?
    The SURGERY doesn't fail. We fail the surgery.
    FYI I'm over 2 year out and below my goal weight. I eat healthy and clean 95% of the time and exercise regularly. Where's the failure?

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