rebecca wills

Thanks for posting this question, I’ve been sick with flu like symptoms and headache and have to work. So I’ve been taking Tylenol arthritis and fever reducer.

Well as an older woman who has a year post surgery I want it noted that my doctor was kind enough to go the extra mile. Repaired my hernia and fixed adhesions. So initially more pain but didn't have long term damage. It has made a world of difference in the appearance of my tummy. Flat and no bulging when I sit up. I'm back to work nursing full time again! Lost 65lbs!![emoji1319]

Well as an older woman who has a year post surgery I want it noted that my doctor was kind enough to go the extra mile. Repaired my hernia and fixed adhesions. So initially more pain but didn't have long term damage. It has made a world of difference in the appearance of my tummy. Flat and no bulging when I sit up. I'm back to work nursing full time again! Lost 65lbs!![emoji1319]

Well as an older woman who has a year post surgery I want it noted that my doctor was kind enough to go the extra mile. Repaired my hernia and fixed adhesions. So initially more pain but didn't have long term damage. It has made a world of difference in the appearance of my tummy. Flat and no bulging when I sit up. I'm back to work nursing full time again! Lost 65lbs!![emoji1319]

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Bone Broths are easy to make. And help with inflammation. Put a package of beef narrow bones into a pot, add a few whole stalks of celery, onion peeled and halved a couple carrots halved and fill pot with enough Water to make it swim. I added a little garlic and salt and pepper. But it's rich and just delish. But the cartons of stock by Swanson are pretty good. If you make chicken stock peel the breast off to save for your chicken salad later. And just use the bones. Honestly I'm 4 days out of surgery. I loved the broth too at the hospital. But very salty.
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You are so right! All I ever heard from people was negative stuff. Medical technology continues to advance! People are living healthy lives after bariatric surgery everyday.

I've been talking to friends and acquaintances who have told me crazy stories about what they have heard about getting the Sleeve done. When they hear that I had the surgery there fascinated and are stunned because I appear normal and healthy. Why? Because I am!!! Stop believing the negative hype!!! More and more people are getting it done. Remember the successes move on with their lives, because it's better for them. The negative stories are few and only appear on sites like this to scare you. If you are Sick of Being Sick and Tired!!! Take A Leap Of Faith!!!! It's worth the sacrifice of a two month liquids and soft foods. Do It!!!!!!

I've been talking to friends and acquaintances who have told me crazy stories about what they have heard about getting the Sleeve done. When they hear that I had the surgery there fascinated and are stunned because I appear normal and healthy. Why? Because I am!!! Stop believing the negative hype!!! More and more people are getting it done. Remember the successes move on with their lives, because it's better for them. The negative stories are few and only appear on sites like this to scare you. If you are Sick of Being Sick and Tired!!! Take A Leap Of Faith!!!! It's worth the sacrifice of a two month liquids and soft foods. Do It!!!!!!

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Before surgery I was one of those people who always bought the magazine with the newest diet. Recipe books, my I-books has uploads of books on weight loss. For years I've had clothes in my closet that were; "One day" clothes. Incentive outfits for the spring! Fall! The thought process was Always to GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!!! Imagine the hours, days, weeks, months and years wrapped into that mind set. I've Been Set FREE! Today my thought process is on what I CAN DO, no longer do I hesitate. That is for me the victory! The ONE DAY clothes I've worn and shrunk out of.
If your thinking about doing the sleeve, imagine freedom.
Thyroid removed hypothyroid and I am free!

Before surgery I was one of those people who always bought the magazine with the newest diet. Recipe books, my I-books has uploads of books on weight loss. For years I've had clothes in my closet that were; "One day" clothes. Incentive outfits for the spring! Fall! The thought process was Always to GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!!! Imagine the hours, days, weeks, months and years wrapped into that mind set. I've Been Set FREE! Today my thought process is on what I CAN DO, no longer do I hesitate. That is for me the victory! The ONE DAY clothes I've worn and shrunk out of.
If your thinking about doing the sleeve, imagine freedom.
Thyroid removed hypothyroid and I am free!

Before surgery I was one of those people who always bought the magazine with the newest diet. Recipe books, my I-books has uploads of books on weight loss. For years I've had clothes in my closet that were; "One day" clothes. Incentive outfits for the spring! Fall! The thought process was Always to GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!!! Imagine the hours, days, weeks, months and years wrapped into that mind set. I've Been Set FREE! Today my thought process is on what I CAN DO, no longer do I hesitate. That is for me the victory! The ONE DAY clothes I've worn and shrunk out of.
If your thinking about doing the sleeve, imagine freedom.
Thyroid removed hypothyroid and I am free!

Before surgery I was one of those people who always bought the magazine with the newest diet. Recipe books, my I-books has uploads of books on weight loss. For years I've had clothes in my closet that were; "One day" clothes. Incentive outfits for the spring! Fall! The thought process was Always to GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!!! Imagine the hours, days, weeks, months and years wrapped into that mind set. I've Been Set FREE! Today my thought process is on what I CAN DO, no longer do I hesitate. That is for me the victory! The ONE DAY clothes I've worn and shrunk out of.
If your thinking about doing the sleeve, imagine freedom.
Thyroid removed hypothyroid and I am free!

3 years post surgery, and haven't thrown up once.

I just got back from the medical weight loss seminar that is required by the hospital. Very informative and helpful. I think I have made the right decision and my wife has decided to take the same adventure. Will be nice having a partner to go with. [emoji3]

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After three years post op i can drink red wine without any problems as long as i only have one or two wine glasses full.

That sounds like dumping syndrome to me. Pina colada (whether mix or from scratch) has tons of sugar. Dumping syndrome takes many forms, but the lack of sweating and drooling is not uncommon.

Tonight I did something very stupid! I made a Ham dinner with roasted vegetables. Which I ate my 3 oz portion and as many veggies as I could manage. After cleaning up My mom kept saying for weeks we never have drinks any more. So I made Pina Coladas. FROZEN I don't know if it was the alcohol, or the frozen part. Or the dinner and drink combo. Which I thought I waited long enough. But I was in agony, I couldn't be still the pain was so darn bad. My surgery was 6/30/16.
I went into my shower and found some relief in the hot Water. My heart was racing and my back felt like I was stabbed, I couldn't breath. So shower felt better. My husband was with me at that point. So I got him to plug in a heating pad and I laid down with the pad on my tummy with a pillow on top of it. IT WORKED THANK GOD! Spasms we're happening! Please learn from my stupid mistake.
P.S. I have had drinks before but never had this happen. Awful

I snack too at night so I found some ice pops I just am obsessed with. They are sugar free slush pops. Walmart sells them. They are a peach and pink color. They sell slush pops also that have sugar. So use caution, I combine one of them with two Popsicle brand s/f Pop that is 15 calories and it keeps my cal. Under 100.

Congrats!

Just a little motivation for those of you just starting. If I can do it anyone can. It takes work, everyday good choices, but the sleeve helps!!!
I love that even when I mentally crave something outside my normal eating routine, the smallest portion fills me up and I'm satisfied.
A few pics. First before and after VSG. Second before and after 360 LBL. Still amazes me how can that be me!!!!!! But it is.
Best wishes to those starting your journey. You can do it!!!!
 
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Good job!