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Joann454

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    Joann454 reacted to FluffyChix in Horrified about managing my new life style   
    Great posts everyone!
    I have to constantly be present to the reality that my surgeon will be operating on my tummy/not my brain. It scares the crap out of me, because I have used food to self-medicate.
    I still love this book and thing it has been very helpful on many levels. Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy can help with things like depression, anxiety, addictions, personal relationships...etc.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Horrified about managing my new life style   
    Yup. I'm facing this right now and it's hard work. At least the OP knows herself well enough to recognize the struggles she will face (unlike myself). I have really limited access to psychological help where I live. Any good books to recommend for myself and the OP?
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    Joann454 reacted to jcb123 in Just Left Pre-Op Appt - FREAKING OUT!!!!!!   
    My potassium came back today at 4.6 so I am good to go Thanks for calming me down yesterday!!!!! So very much appreciated!!!!
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    Joann454 got a reaction from Starsmore in Horrified about managing my new life style   
    Thank you! Going to check it out right now xo
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    Joann454 got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Leaving dieting behind   
    My intuitive appetite wanted bacon cheeseburgers and fries. I don't trust it. Maybe some day. Doubtful.
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    Joann454 reacted to SueK17 in I'm a mess.   
    Sounds like you’re trying to get back on track. I think food addiction is a lifelong struggle. It can be hard to ask for help, but my nutritionist stresses how important it is to reach out when you need it.



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    Joann454 reacted to JeffN in I'm a mess.   
    I can only speak for myself but as the newness wears off I know I will probably fall back into my same routine as well. That is why I try to mix up the routine as much as possible like any addiction complacency is a killer.



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    Joann454 got a reaction from Sosewsue61 in I'm a mess.   
    Thanks you two. I'm such an all or nothing type of person and it's not worked out well for me to be that way. It's crazy because I honestly didn't think I had many food issues. Just that I ate the wrong stuff. I was so wrong. I got the issues for sure. I'll try that approach, Julie. If I continue to struggle I'm going to make an appt to speak to someone. I also need to stay active on this board. It definitely helps and as soon as I started eating lousy I avoided coming here. I want to be successful! Thanks again.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from Sosewsue61 in I'm a mess.   
    I'm about five months post op and I have been horrible this last month. Old habits slipping back in. Not weighing or measuring. I've felt horrible physically and emotionally. What is wrong with me? I fought so hard to get this surgery and was convinced I'd do great.
    So, I've started pushing Water and weighing everything.
    Ev. Er. Ree. Thing!
    Logging and tracking. No estimating.
    I'm really disappointed in myself.
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    Joann454 reacted to olympia25 in I'm a mess.   
    You went through The surgery, you already won! Some of us are struggling to get there. You got to revamp you way of eating and so do I Joanne. We all have issues and will work them out. Keep it up and measure, prepare, plan and stay strong. Just like life, sometimes we have to pick our self up and begin again. You got this!

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    Joann454 got a reaction from blakescat in Suture reaction? Infected incisions... Pics   
    I just wish this post would die so that pic would stop popping up on my feed lol
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    Joann454 got a reaction from woo woo in Long term vsg implications   
    I thought most surgeons tested for this pre surgery so you could get treated (if positive) beforehand. I was tested.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from LillieDuFran in Update your Profile for better Results?   
    I use the app. In order to update my info I have to go on my laptop which I use infrequently. I too wish the app was a little more user friendly.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from Apple203 in How do I stop eating so fast?   
    I tried before surgery and then after surgery didn't eat real food for 8 weeks and down the tubes all my "training" went! [emoji23]
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    Joann454 got a reaction from biginjapan in Trying on smaller sizes   
    I retired and stopped wearing my suits and dress clothes and gained a lot of weight without noticing due to stretchy clothes. I knew I was gaining but not to the extent that I did.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from njgal in Trying on smaller sizes   
    If you're weighing you should be fine. I was doing none of that. Not weighing, not examining my outfits in the mirror before work like I used to, and bumming around in loose clothes. I was just burying my head really.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from LillieDuFran in Update your Profile for better Results?   
    I use the app. In order to update my info I have to go on my laptop which I use infrequently. I too wish the app was a little more user friendly.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from southernbellair79 in Advice   
    You do not look sickly. I had the same comments from some people back in 2001 when I lost a ton of weight on Atkins. He's used to seeing your face a certain way. Sickly is being 100lbs overweight! Good job!
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    Joann454 got a reaction from southernbellair79 in Advice   
    You do not look sickly. I had the same comments from some people back in 2001 when I lost a ton of weight on Atkins. He's used to seeing your face a certain way. Sickly is being 100lbs overweight! Good job!
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    Joann454 got a reaction from SGirl35 in Sex after Surgery??   
    I'd start a new thread on this to get more answers. Mine has increased because I feel better both physically and emotionally. [emoji846]
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    Joann454 got a reaction from LillieDuFran in Just curious!   
    I refused to weigh myself because so many people gained weight due to IV fluids and swelling. I was just focused on healing.
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    Joann454 reacted to Sullie06 in True or false?   
    I'm 10 months out and 15 pounds from my goal. I'm currently 110 pounds down (80 from surgery). I'm a slower loser, I will lose for a couple weeks, then stall, then lose and this pattern has been going on for about 6 months now. My skin is okay, my arms are awful and my upper belly (muffin top) is really saggy but my legs have bounced back beautifully so I think it is many factors. I've noticed that my arms are starting to rebound more now that I pretty much have been stalled for a month.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from OmaJ in Cooking Again!   
    That looks amazing! "Stares down at fat free refried beans"
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    Joann454 got a reaction from LillieDuFran in Update your Profile for better Results?   
    I use the app. In order to update my info I have to go on my laptop which I use infrequently. I too wish the app was a little more user friendly.
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    Joann454 got a reaction from SGirl35 in Sex after Surgery??   
    I'd start a new thread on this to get more answers. Mine has increased because I feel better both physically and emotionally. [emoji846]

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