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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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158 - Same as last week - Hello Stall.
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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Great story! And you are right ... No one really understands when you are a low BMI (like us - I am 31.5). I'm scheduled for 8/30 and for all the reasons you'll understand I haven't told anyone but my closest family. I'm tired of not having a tool like VSG will provide. Thanks for sharing!
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12/12/16 - 158
HW - 198
GW - 155
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11/15/16 - 164
11/21/16 - 163
11/28/16 - 161
12/06/16 - 159
HW - 198
01/02/17
GW - 155
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I just went to a local Cardiologist. I don't live in New Iberia. Then I had my records faxed to Dr Borland.
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11/15/16 - 164
11/21/16 - 163
11/28/16 - 161
01/02/17
GW - 155
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Sorry, just saw your response! It wasn't there a minute ago - glad you're doing so good!! 18 pounds is awesome!! I started working not today. Still mostly cardio but plan on starting back with weights as soon as I drop 10 more.
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My 2 days at the hotel were about the same but I think I slept a little more and did less walking than Flipper98c. Had a 3 hour drive home on the 3rd day and that went better than expected. You are correct, every day it gets a lot easier.
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11/15/16 - 164
11/21/16 - 163
01/02/17
GW - 155
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Good Luck flipper98c!! Your day is finally here! I sent you a PM.
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He told me I needed to go to a cardiologist and then he gave me clearance and requested bloodwork, EKG and ultrasound of my heart. I will tell you that the cardio tried to talk me out of it saying I didn't need it (lower bmi patient). I just listened, thanked him for his opinion and went on my way. He did give me clearance tho. I also had to have an EGD. He tried to talk me out of it too. My mind was already made up tho
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11/15/16
CW 164
GW 155
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For what it's worth, I get those bubbles (and some call it the foamies) when I eat sugar or I eat too much or I eat too fast. Everything has to be in alignment to avoid them! Good Luck, you'll find what works for you eventually.
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Excited that I hit a new low this morning and wanted to share stats!
HW 198.7
SW 190
CW 169.5
GW 145 (maybe)
Total of 27.2 lost overall - going slowly but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction! Still not sure what goal weight I want. I feel pretty good but would at least like to hit a non-overweight BMI with a little wiggle room.
Thanks for all your advise, thoughts and support through our journey together!
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Excited that I hit a new low this morning and wanted to share stats!
HW 198.7
SW 190
CW 169.5
GW 145 (maybe)
Total of 27.2 lost overall - going slowly but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction! Still not sure what goal weight I want. I feel pretty good but would at least like to hit a non-overweight BMI with a little wiggle room.
Thanks for all your advise, thoughts and support through our journey together!
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Excited that I hit a new low this morning and wanted to share stats!
HW 198.7
SW 190
CW 169.5
GW 145 (maybe)
Total of 27.2 lost overall - going slowly but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction! Still not sure what goal weight I want. I feel pretty good but would at least like to hit a non-overweight BMI with a little wiggle room.
Thanks for all your advise, thoughts and support through our journey together!
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Excited that I hit a new low this morning and wanted to share stats!
HW 198.7
SW 190
CW 169.5
GW 145 (maybe)
Total of 27.2 lost overall - going slowly but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction! Still not sure what goal weight I want. I feel pretty good but would at least like to hit a non-overweight BMI with a little wiggle room.
Thanks for all your advise, thoughts and support through our journey together!
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Just curious if those of us who are post menopausal should expect the hormone issues as well?
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I was sleeved 8/30 as well. Felt hunger a couple times over the last few days when I didn't eat every few hours. The good news tho is that when I felt it, I ate a few bites and was satisfied and went on with my day. I'm in a stall right now, not really counting but think it's been about 11ish days. Just riding it and not stressing. My body will figure it out and start losing again soon I'm sure, seems that everyone does. Glad you're doing well! Don't stress the hunger, your body's doing what your body needs to do.
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Go with Hiatal Hernia repair ... recovery, scars, etc are almost identical. It's no one's business but this seems to put them at ease. It also explains why you're eating the way you have to eat for the following few months.
I mention this because even if you're splitting meals with your spouse, for a long time, you will literally take a few bites and have to be done. Then you sit and visit with a full plate of food ... it can be a little awkward.
I personally just don't have time to explain all my reasons for why I needed to do this. I'm not really trying to be sneaky or secretive but my weight issues are just not something I feel comfortable discussing. If people know, and then I don't talk about it, it becomes and even bigger deal and I just don't want it to be a deal at all!
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Thank you! Yes my restriction is a little more forgiving now. I can eat like a big kid instead of a toddler! LOL My food intake isn't really an issue it's maintaining an exercise regime that's hard!! I like working out but there just aren't enough hours in the day! But I have to get it in or the lbs will come back. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

You look awesome! Great job!
I have a question and wanted to ask you since you are 3 years out. Do you still feel the effectiveness of the restriction? I'm trying to teach myself now how to do what I need to do to not gain this weight back later.
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