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GigiLane

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  6. Posted

    Seeing posts like this makes me so happy. It really gives me a new perspective and so much hope. There's always a chance to make up for lost time. I've spent a majority of my life feeling so invisible, missing out on social events for fear of not having anything to wear, not feeling confident or just being too embarrassed.

    I can't wait to glow and exude your confidence. You go girl!! Congratulations. Thank you so much for sharing this post. I'm 31 and I can't wait to go to my reunion and rock a dress like you!

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    @@SandySwear im currently seeing Dietrick, he is amazing. Looking forward to getting my surgery date hopefully sometime in march.

    My surgeon is Dr. John Dietrick of Tampa Florida. He is great - does mostly gastric bypass surgeries. So this is his stock and trade. Great program with multiple yr follow up for all his patients. Nutritionist on staff which is included in the fee. He is also capable of fixing other issues he may find - for me a hiatial hernia that I had suffered reflux from for years - now NO REFLUX! Surgery was at Florida Hospital Tampa - trained staff, caring and compassionate. Great experience. Would recommend him to anyone. OH by the way, I am a nurse - we know how to vet out surgeons! We only go with the best! Highly recommend him.

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    @@teedsg does your surgeon know about the phentermine? I told them I used it in the past. I just started again after my visit bc of my upcoming trip. I was at 270 in July. I am now at 256. I'd like to get down to 215-230 to feel more comfortable, confident and to show as much effort.

    Definitely trying not to gain weight and really control my appetite with the phentermine.

    Could you elaborate a bit on the nutritional labels? In other words, does it mean to keep carbs under 10g? Just want to be sure I follow.

    Very awesome that we are on a similar expected surgery date :) really hoping these 6 months go by fast.

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  15. Posted · Edited by GigiLane

    Being able to wrap a towel completely around my body.

    Tired of hearing." "You'd look amazing if you lost some weight." "You have a pretty face for a big girl."

    Buying an arm strap for my phone that actually fits my arms.

    Being pregnant without the fear of people not knowing if I'm overweight or pregnant.

    Tired of not wanting to go out in public and enjoy my life because of my weight. Fear of other people's responses and judgments bc of my weight gain.

    Not having to hide or feel invisible anymore. I feel like people often don't take me seriously bc of my weight or judge me bc of my food choices (whether healthy or not healthy).

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  24. Posted

    Hi all, I've had a visit with my surgeon and I'm trying to decide if I should stay on phentermine until I get my approval for surgery. (I still need 5 more monthly visits).

    Personally, I'm paranoid of gaining weight since I'm afraid if I do I won't be approved.

    Also, I'd like to try and lose as much weight as I can prior to surgery (even if it's 10 pounds).

    Realistically my surgery won't be until February 2017 at the earliest.

    Any thoughts or recommendations?

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