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KristenLe

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    KristenLe got a reaction from GBLady41 in Dating And The Perfect Body   
    @@TammyL323 There are very few people who have perfect bodies. If you have only met men that expect perfection - then you need to branch out. I met my boyfriend weighing 270lbs - not all men are shallow. Congrats on your weight loss!! Flaunt what you've got - and have the attitude that you are perfect for someone!
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    KristenLe got a reaction from racerfreed in First Time Dating... Ever   
    @@Steph0625 Do fun things, get out with some friends, go dancing, join a club (running, biking, hiking, etc). You're young and will meet many guys that won't mind some extra skin and will love you no matter what!!!
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    KristenLe got a reaction from courtneylosing in Regretting the sleeve so much and afraid I will die or have serious problems down the road   
    @@KittyCathy22 I don't know how much you have to lose - but I'm assuming you were obese and that's why you had WLS. There are significant complications and health problems that go along with being obese. WLS is a huge step and scary to everyone - especially someone who has just started their adult life. Please know that it will get easier! Your life will be so so much better being a healthy weight. Think about all of the things you will be able to do - including have children and even grandchildren - and enjoy the time you spend with them. I'm 25 years older than you - and I feel like that time has been wasted. I never had children - and could not enjoy much of the last 25 years because of my weight. None of us know what life has in store for us in the future - so take a deep breath and just have fun!!!
    Sending you a big hug!!!
    ~Kristen
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    KristenLe got a reaction from courtneylosing in Regretting the sleeve so much and afraid I will die or have serious problems down the road   
    @@KittyCathy22 I don't know how much you have to lose - but I'm assuming you were obese and that's why you had WLS. There are significant complications and health problems that go along with being obese. WLS is a huge step and scary to everyone - especially someone who has just started their adult life. Please know that it will get easier! Your life will be so so much better being a healthy weight. Think about all of the things you will be able to do - including have children and even grandchildren - and enjoy the time you spend with them. I'm 25 years older than you - and I feel like that time has been wasted. I never had children - and could not enjoy much of the last 25 years because of my weight. None of us know what life has in store for us in the future - so take a deep breath and just have fun!!!
    Sending you a big hug!!!
    ~Kristen
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Stefistan in mild sleep apnea - I'm pissed   
    @@transmformme I don't believe 1-5 apneas a night qualifies for mild sleep apnea. I would question that diagnosis. Also - with mild apnea - you can also get a mouth guard instead of the CPAP. This was one of the 2 recommendations for me with my apnea results (but I had 11 apneas per hour (which was mild). I went with the CPAP and actually sleep much better but I also have insurance that covered a large portion of the expense. Talk to them about a dental device/mouth guard for treatment instead of the CPAP (if you actually are considered to have mild apnea).
    I have had surgeries in the past and sleep apnea was never mentioned. I'm not sure why it is an issue in this surgery - but ask your surgeon - see what they have to say.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from jacrosari in Alcohol post op:it's possible? When, how much?   
    Everyone is different and what works for some may not work for others. This is not a One Size Fits All situation. If you have a concern that alcohol will be a trigger or problem for you - it doesn't automatically mean it will be for others. Most who gained weight back because of drinking probably didn't continue eating healthy either. It's the same as assuming every fat person is a soda/pop addict and must abstain forever. You can't generalize in these situations.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from HalimahB in Layered Mexican in a Mason Jar (Purée)   
    Looks good! cheese is allowed - I don't see any cheating happening here!
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    KristenLe got a reaction from SeaShells82 in Liquid Diet to speed up weight loss   
    What's the rush? You will end up screwing up your metabolism. Just stay with the plan. Get enough Protein and fluids in and the weight will come off.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from SeaShells82 in Liquid Diet to speed up weight loss   
    What's the rush? You will end up screwing up your metabolism. Just stay with the plan. Get enough Protein and fluids in and the weight will come off.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from vernagabriles@gmail.com in Buddy...anyone?   
    @@Cervidae and "@@Inner Surfer Girl" have lost more than 200lbs so far. There's many others as well.
    Do you have a therapist? I think it's beneficial to everyone to have a good therapist who has experience in Bariatric Surgery and eating disorders.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I'm appalled messages were read. Violation of privacy!!! Deleting them probably doesn't remove them completely. I want off this site and will seek legal help to have my profile removed.
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    KristenLe reacted to Frenchie1977 in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    @whitesale you've been here what 3 days move along off this thread you don't even understand why people are upset your so new.
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    KristenLe reacted to ShelterDog64 in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    From LipstickLady:
    **I am PISSED that he implied that I was part of any backyard bullying club. Not only would I **never** do that, but I've known for a good year that he was reading PMs so if I was going to do that, it certainly wouldn't be there. I would be THRILLED if one of you posted THIS EXACT MESSAGE in that thread and say that it was from me.**
    Alex, wtf? How can anyone find this place to be a 'safe space' if we're subject to outright lies being told about us? I'm completely bewildered by your unprecedented breach of normal website behavior...since when do site owners a) read private messages and then comment on the content of said PMs publicly?

    I think you've painted yourself into a corner here. What I don't understand is WHY you've done it.

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    KristenLe reacted to suzzzzz in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I have to wonder if those medical and bariatric professionals that have concerns know their patients are eating pork chops, tacos, steak, chicken, snrimp, bacon within the first 2 weeks out of surgery. I wonder if they know their patients are asking can I have this or that or when can I have this or that. I wonder if they know there are posters who tell them yes, it is ok, you will be fine or You didn't get surgery just to not enjoy the foods you like or I can tell my body is healed so I can eat what I want.
    Those of us who have concerns for their health and that they have a plan from their doctor to follow and that this is a lifestyle change are tired of being told our tone was harsh. It is up to the reader to determine tone as they interpret it.
    I can't even estimate how many times I have seen the words Is it on your plan? And Check with your doctor. These are supportive responses.
    I am sure those medical professionals might be grateful that strangers are actually trying to help their non compliant patients. Maybe you can provide this kind of feedback to those that had concerns. I've run out of steam.
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    KristenLe reacted to OzRoo in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I used to enjoy coming here, being helped and helping others, as well as having few laughs.
    For the past few months there has been drama, after drama, after drama.
    People threatening others, name calling, being super nasty, stirring trouble, trolling etc ....
    And now this!
    So many great people have left. I guess if most if not all experienced and successful post WLS members leave, then the enablers will rule, leaks may happen and other emergencies.
    I also come from medical background, and I am truly tired and sick of this nonsense.
    I don't need it.
    I too was accused of bullying, just because I did not know a particular junk food name, because I live in another country.
    Enough is enough!
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Aggiemae in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    Too late - I have a screenshot! I'm pretty sure he doesn't have access to my personal files on my computer but one never knows...
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I'm appalled messages were read. Violation of privacy!!! Deleting them probably doesn't remove them completely. I want off this site and will seek legal help to have my profile removed.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Aggiemae in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    Too late - I have a screenshot! I'm pretty sure he doesn't have access to my personal files on my computer but one never knows...
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    KristenLe reacted to Aggiemae in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    It is quoted in post 20 if you want a screen shot. If I were Alex's attorney I would advised him to remove it and deny he ever posted it.
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    KristenLe reacted to Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    This is very important. That is NOT okay and should NOT be normalized.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    How do I disassociate with this forum? I should be able to delete my own account. I want nothing to do with this site and do not want my personal info available to anyone - especially you (clearly you have read Private Messages between others which is extremely inappropriate).
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I'm appalled messages were read. Violation of privacy!!! Deleting them probably doesn't remove them completely. I want off this site and will seek legal help to have my profile removed.
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    KristenLe reacted to LittleBill in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    On every other forum I have ever been on in the past 20 years, private messages have been inviolate. If they were shared by one of the parties to the message, that is one thing. To have someone not party to a discussion reading it without permission smacks of intrusion which has been considered abhorrent by virtually every generation preceding ours.
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    KristenLe got a reaction from Moogle in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    How do I disassociate with this forum? I should be able to delete my own account. I want nothing to do with this site and do not want my personal info available to anyone - especially you (clearly you have read Private Messages between others which is extremely inappropriate).
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    KristenLe reacted to OKCPirate in BariatricPal Policy Reminders – Everyone Please Read!   
    I didn't know the PM's were visible, though I should have thought so. I hope those do stay deleted. Some were very personal (hence they were "private") and some downright salacious. I have one out to Dub, and I'll delete that tomorrow and stick to using PM to see if someone wants to exchange email addresses to carry on private conversations.

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