CaliGirl1216
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Tomorrow is the big day!
CaliGirl1216 replied to newnewme4's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations! There will be days that you may doubt your decision, but keep up the hard work and keep moving forward. It's not a quick fix and it takes a lot of hard work after. It is a mental game and you can beat it. The surgery really helps with that. I was really scared before my surgery too, but I am 11 months post-op and am incredibly grateful for sticking to it. This is a life-changing and life-saving decision. IT'S WORTH IT!! -
-106 pounds and FINALLY myself again!
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I am 3 weeks post-op and since I have started eating pureed/soft foods my weight loss has stopped. I have not lost any weight in a week. Is this normal at this stage?
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My surgery is May 11th!
CaliGirl1216 replied to imjenn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Best of Luck! -
2 pounds from GOAL, Lost 100lbs!
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11 Signs you've had WLS
CaliGirl1216 replied to B-52's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So true! -
This surgery is life-changing. Lost 92 lbs in less than 6 months. I had Gastric Bypass and it's given me my life back. You won't regret it!
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Surgery on Wed., March 4 and feeling sick (fever)
CaliGirl1216 replied to Ladiec2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They will not operate if you have a fever. Hopefully it will pass over the night. Good Luck! -
BMI under 35. Would you sleeve or bypass?
CaliGirl1216 replied to OldMomOf3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told by the surgeon that if I wanted to loose 50 pounds, to get the sleeve and if I wanted to loose 100 pounds, to get the bypass. That was the deciding moment for me. -
Slow down your eating and take really small bites. I downloaded an app on my cell phone called "slow eater" and it has a timer for one to up to three minute intervals between bites. It really helped me slow down. The app is free, that may work for you too.
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I am a week out from my Bypass, I want to hear from you all, HONESTLY , do any of you regret doing this? I know how I feel BUT.....
CaliGirl1216 replied to armywife79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 5 months post-op Gastric Bypass and I would absolutely do it all over again. Yes, there is a lot of, after surgery management to hurdle through, but I would absolutely do it all over again. It has completely given me my life back and I have lost 89 pounds in only 5 months. My clothes feel better, fit better, look better. I would never want to go back. You already made the commitment to yourself, just stick with it, you are worth it! -
T-minus 2 weeks before surgery!
CaliGirl1216 replied to GraceysMommy09's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck everyone. You are all going to be so happy you did this surgery. -
Remember this is surgery is "life saving" you will get your health and life back. Feeling Amazing!
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5 months post-op, 85 lbs lost, feeling Amazing!
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Share your Costco staples!
CaliGirl1216 replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I love the Premier Protein drinks from Costco: Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla and Chocolate. They are Delicious! -
I'm so thankful for this forum!
CaliGirl1216 replied to SimplySam2015's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had gastric bypass 9/25 and am still going strong. I have one week stalls once a month around the time of my cycle, but I just stick to the diet and the protein and the weight continues to go down. -
Pet Peeve (Celebrations centered around food)
CaliGirl1216 replied to Dolores33778's topic in Rants & Raves
You said it Girl! -
I'm so thankful for this forum!
CaliGirl1216 replied to SimplySam2015's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Absolutely agree! This has been life saving. I was given the same kind of advice, if I stall .. go back to liquid and the weight loss will pick up again. So far, it's been steady loss but I am still working toward my goal weight. 82 pounds down, 18 more to go. We can do it! -
Day 4 Post Op Questions I need your Wisdom on the Nitty Gritty!
CaliGirl1216 replied to Christina44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe you need to shake up the protein drink a little better. I got dizziness too, right around the stage you are at (4 days) and was told it was because I was dehydrated and not drinking enough water. Don't know what the hairy tongue thing is, but you could try mixing protein in with crystal light. I like the Premier Protein drinks from Costco, they are already blended up with Whey protein. 30 grams of protein and only 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar. They are delicious so I don't even mess around with powders. Good luck, stick with it. It is so worth it! -
I love the Premier Protein drinks from Costco. They come in 3 flavors: Strawberries & Cream, Chocolate & Vanilla. They are delicious!
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Stick it out, it's worth it. The liquid/pureed/soft food diet won't last forever and it is so much easier after surgery. It's worth the headache now because the after results will be amazing!
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4 mo. post-op, 75 pounds gone & I do not want them back.
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I had the Gastric Bypass 3 months ago, with a 68 lb weight loss so far. Totally happy with my choice, no regrets, no complications. You should be able to find a WLS educational seminar. They go over all the surgeries in detail and that should help you decide which one is best for you. Best of Luck!!
