Elle09

Sleevers........ Gotta love my smart phone.
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Well I am sleeved! The surgery went well. I had major issues with nausea. The meds at first were not giving me relief, but they ended up putting a patch on and that made a difference.
The pain is pretty tolerable so no real issues in fact I did not come home with the pump. Really only one incision is sore. The other ones I hardly even feel. I am finding out my heating pad is very comforting and soothing.
After surgery getting up walking really helps to wake your system and get the gas moving. I also found that someone running my back ( like a baby) helped with the gas.
Overall I am doing fine.
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Mine just keep getting longer but I think I'll just keep slinging them up with a bra. My arm wings on the other hand have got to go.


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You rock! This is such an awesome accomplishment. Thanks for being an inspiration.
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@@Megall9 the tat is fab!!!!!
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I've been celebrating little milestones with a new piece of make up that I've been wanting.
I hit my first BIG milestone of losing 100 lbs right before Christmas, and celebrated by starting my tattoo! It's in my profile photo, my phoenix. I go back in 2-3 weeks for the colour to be added.

My nutritionist wants me to stay away from slim fast actually. I have tasted the caramel latte, they're pretty good. Thanks!
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I have FEPBCBS and my understanding is that they might approve you for a panniculectomy to remove the excess hanging skin on the stomache if you are having issues. My understanding is that you will need documentations of skin irritations, yeast infections, odors, etc. also if the skirt as they call it is causing issues that may be keeping you from being successful in regards to the weight loss such as not being able to exercise. I also understand they look at the measurement of the skirt and how low it is hanging and if it interferes with daily activities. I am not at that point yet but what I did was take photos right before surgery (day of surgery) with a sport bra and yoga pants from different angles, and have documented via photos throughout the process just in case. I have heard that they might approve with incidences of three to four skin irritations. As far as skin removal for like arms or thigh lift my understanding they won't cover. For the girls my understanding this is strictly considered cosmetic and the will not cover but then if you really read in between the covered benefits there are a couple of caveats that deal with significant deformities of the girls that might be able to be covered with documentation from a physician. I hope this information helps you in your research I am not a physician just another person going through the process like everyone else. There are a few more who have gone the path a may be able to chime in. Good luck.
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Congratulations!
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Yes it is Federal Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan). I have it but since I just had Bypass surgery in October I have not looked into it. From what I was told, they won't even consider that type of surgery until you are at least 2 years Post Op.

You rock! This is such an awesome accomplishment. Thanks for being an inspiration.
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Starbucks - skinny vanilla latte Decaf
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Hello! Do you have any specific instructions from you surgeon about the tape? Mine said don't touch until it falls off on its own, but I was allowed to snip off anything that was loose so it wouldn't snag my clothing.

That is my staple drink even preop ... I love it

It has already started! We are doing 4 turkeys and a ham this year. Two of the turkeys are given away. Two will be done in an orion cooker (my favorite!) and the other two will be baked. These are atomic buffalo turds. They are halfed jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese that has been spiked with Frank's hot sauce, smoked pulled pork on top and wrapped up with wonderful, glorious bacon! They are in the smoker right now.

In the morning I will participate in a turkey day zumbathon/food drive. I have opted to volunteer at a shelter and serve the homeless on turkey day. However I will cook which this year will be Cornish hens, greens, sweet potatoes, pinto Beans, and the fam wants the Mac and cheese.
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I wasn't restricted on caffeine (within reason). Starbucks w/nonfat milk and sugar free vanilla Syrup = Life. Also cold brew w/nonfat milk and sweet n low. .....now if there was only a diet equivalent of Cabernet Sauvignon!
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Woo! Stall has unstalled! When I went in for my checkup my surgeon said the weightloss would be a lot slower now. The first 6 months are rapid and it slows down after that. He said I can kick it up by working out. That's next on my to do list. For now just focusing on diet. I go off it on the weekends but I'm pretty strict during the week. Down 121 and counting! Hope everyone's doing well!!

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I am more than my weight and so is everyone else. I have been attracted to overweight men and well as men who are at a healthy weight. It just depends on who the person is and what their personality is like.

In the morning I will participate in a turkey day zumbathon/food drive. I have opted to volunteer at a shelter and serve the homeless on turkey day. However I will cook which this year will be Cornish hens, greens, sweet potatoes, pinto Beans, and the fam wants the Mac and cheese.
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@@Fettchick83 Wow! Wow! wow! You are rockin' that bathing suit like nobodies business. You go girl! You look great. Thank you for sharing and inspiring others.
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Best damn post I've read in a long while.
Go forth and rock your sleeve. Own it.....command it. Reap the rewards.

I got a latte with almond milk it really tasted good too
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I get either a Passion fruit tea unsweetened and add Splenda, which is a caffeine free drink.
Or I get a Decaf skinny vanilla latte with almond milk and add my GENEPRO Protein powder to it for Breakfast.
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I used Bariatric Advantage for my pre-op, it wasn't to bad. I preferred the vanilla.
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