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Goatfarmer

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Goatfarmer

  • Rank
    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 02/25/1949

About Me

  • Biography
    Recently retired and live on a small farm with horses,donkeys, and goats. 2 adult daughters and 3 wonderful grandchildren. Overall good health.
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Family and friends, Books, Small scale farming, Vegetable Gardening
  • Occupation
    Retired medical social worker
  • City
    Wildwood
  • State
    Georgia
  • Zip Code
    30757

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  1. I am considering taking Mounjaro to deal with a 35 lb weight regain after 9 yrs post gastric sleeve. Has anyone done this and what were results?
  2. I have surpassed my goal and have lost half of my starting body weight

    1. ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      congrats - you have done wonderfully - kathy

    2. highfunctioningfatman

      highfunctioningfatman

      Good deal! Keep it up!

  3. Almost there --- I have now lost 99 pounds from my all time high and am close to a normal BMI. I am just reveling in all the compliments especially from my family and friends. The loose skin is beginning to show and I have lost a moderate amount of hair - small price to pay for health and looks advantages of sleeve. I am thrilled and now looking at the long haul of maintenance. My appetite is much improved which is scarey but I am staying completely away from refined sugar which helps. I have been given an absolute miracle with this surgery and I am deeply grateful. Happy Holidays to all my friends on this forum.

    1. jane13

      jane13

      that's a great milestone to hit. I am hoping to hit that within the next 13 days!

    2. dlappjr

      dlappjr

      Congratulations! Happy New Year to you, enjoy your less restrictive, healthier lifestyle!

    3. fernandfj

      fernandfj

      Congrats!!!!! It feels great when you finally hit that milestone - what a great holiday present!

  4. Meant to write "my daughter's wedding". I am thrilled. I bought some jeans, shirts, and leggings as well. Almost can't grasp that I can wear a size 12.

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    2. NuOutlook

      NuOutlook

      Congrats!!!! Way to go size 12 what a great accomplishment :)

    3. gowalking
    4. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      Congratulations! I am in a 12 these days too! Isn't it fun that you can shop anywhere!

  5. Just have to gloat. Went shopping today for dress for May daughter's wedding and purchased a size 12. I had the deep down sense of pure joy and gratitude for the surgery and Dr. Suggs who did my surgery.

  6. Checking in to say I am feeling wonderful and beginning to really look good. Look forward to my 6 month checkup. Still losing fairly rapidly and sooooo pleased.

  7. Appetite increasing. Less nausea, so many benefits. I a,

  8. Appetite increasing. Head hunger raising it's ugly head. Scale moving slower.

    1. Smye

      Smye

      Ack! That's the pits! Let us know how/if we can support you.

    2. God4me

      God4me

      Look at it like this, prior to your surgery your hunger signals were broke, at least now you know what head hunger is. Focus on the loud belly hunger you have, THAT leads the way.! :)

    3. MistyAnnMoon829

      MistyAnnMoon829

      I feel your pain, you've got this though!

  9. Goatfarmer

    Glowing

    Had visit with my physician and dietitian today. I have now lost 54 pounds at 14 weeks and all my lab work was normal. I reported the amazing transformation in my health at this early stage. I have discontinued blood pressure medicine and cholesterol drug medicine. I sleep like a baby now and my knees and back pain has lessened. He said that I was "a model patient" and I just glowed. I am inspired to stay the course and continue on this wonderful trip. Good luck to all out there who travel this journey with me.
  10. I had a tiny slice of macadamia nut cream pie and a few mouthfuls of homeade ice cream at the Memorial Day cookout. I ate a small amount of protein and little else & felt guilty. Back on track today and feel better about myself. I looked so good in my Bermuda shorts yesterday and DO NOT plan on ruining my progress. Food addiction is a baffling and powerful disease. I now have to get the sugar out of my system. SOOOOO not worth it. I am back on program. Good luck to you on this journey as well.
  11. Goatfarmer

    Entered "Onederland"

    I had very little pain post op but people have different experiences. I had more nausea than pain. I figure at my age I will be fortunate to have the excess skin problem. I am 50 pounds down and will worry about skin later on. I am just enjoying the ride down on the scales. I was still on liquids a week out but proceeded to puréed pretty quickly. The first few weeks are the worst part and then you will begin to feel so much better. I can eat most everything now but in very small amounts. Time passes quickly these days. Glad to have you as friend.
  12. Goatfarmer

    Entered "Onederland"

    This is the day I have waited for over the past 12 weeks. I have now lost 50 pounds and have entered the magic kingdom of Onederland. I can remember the gradual ascent in my weight climb over the past 30 years and each ten pounds I would promise myself was the last. I am now 66 years old and beginning the descent toward a normal weight again. I like this trip better. My stomach is all healed now and I feel the restriction that the surgery has made possible. I have kept sugar entirely out of my diet and have strictly limited carbs. The portions I can hold at one time make it possible for me to continue the weight loss without craving food and overeating. My sleeve is my own gift to myself and I am so grateful to have the chance to lose this weight and enjoy my senior years without a huge body to carry around. Thanks for all the support thus far from the weight loss community. I bought clothes for the first time this past weekend as my second granddaughter is graduating from high school. I went from a size 22 to a women's 16. I was thrilled. I am soooooo blessed.
  13. 1 lb. from Onederland!!!

    1. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      Woot woot! I am 10lbs away and can hardly wait! I hit my 100 lb lost goal yesterday my next big one is to get to 199! It has been more than 25 years for me.

    2. Smye

      Smye

      Holy cow! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

    3. Smye

      Smye

      @Djmohr, you too, congratulations on reaching the century club. I made it just last week - what a mindblowing experience, eh?

  14. 2 # from Onederland - 11 weeks out and 48 # down. I am thrilled!!!!

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    2. Smye

      Smye

      Congratulations! That's HUGE news.

    3. IcanMakeit

      IcanMakeit

      You should celebrate your success with a fun reward. You deserve it. I bought new clothes at milestones or had a mani/pedi.

    4. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      Hi Goatfarmer! Congratulations! I am twelve pounds away from that goal and can hardly wait!

  15. This too shall pass!!

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