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BunnyBenson reacted to leonelbreton in 10 month out, and feeling good. December 9, 2016

Before and after! The best decision I ever take of my life.
Stats. 325 pounds Feb/16 Now 165 pounds Dec/16
Blessings.
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BunnyBenson reacted to Babbs in Smoking December 2, 2016

Generally speaking, smoking can interfere with the healing process after a surgery and cause complications. A lot of surgeons will also do a nicotine test before surgery to ensure you haven't smoked several weeks before the surgery.
I smoked for 23 years before I had surgery, but decided to quit 2 months before because I wanted to be healthy, not just skinny. I used a vape with nicotine, and each week cut back on the nicotine until I was at 0. I then just lost interest in the vape.
I'm almost 2.5 years smoke free, and I'm more proud of that than even losing the weight!

BunnyBenson reacted to cat17 in Not a slave anymore⁉️ November 29, 2016

I'm three weeks out (HW 260, SW 240, CW 225). Today I had the thought that I don't care about food! I had to force myself to eat?? This is a shocking thought for me because I've suffered from binge eating disorder for over a decade. I've been in therapy for two years to work on all my causes. The sleeve is part of my attempt to finally make the changes I've worked so hard on. I told myself the sleeve would help, but I couldn't really believe it because I couldn't imagine ever having the strength/willpower to overcome my beloved food. Even as I write my brain is saying that tomorrow I'll probably go back to my old self????
Please don't read me wrong, the past few years have been so hard. This surgery and all these changes haven't been a cake walk and I know I've only just begun...
I just needed to tell others that can relate to me that I'm just happy in this moment. In this moment, even with my doubting mind, I feel good. Like I can actually do this.

BunnyBenson got a reaction from Gypsy52 in Smoking November 20, 2016

I scoured the internet for that exact answer when I was facing the test but never found it lol I took that test, went directly to the store, bought a pack, chain smoked 5. I'm a nurse BTW. It took a few more times to finally quit. Don't give up, you're not a failure!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

BunnyBenson got a reaction from Gypsy52 in Smoking November 20, 2016

I scoured the internet for that exact answer when I was facing the test but never found it lol I took that test, went directly to the store, bought a pack, chain smoked 5. I'm a nurse BTW. It took a few more times to finally quit. Don't give up, you're not a failure!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

BunnyBenson got a reaction from Syaniya in Smoking November 21, 2016

Agree with all the posts about quitting to promote healing! But to answer your question they're gonna test for cotinine. I quit for my job testing and it took 10 days for the cotinine test to be negative. I was a pack a day smoker up until I quit. Hope that helps
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BunnyBenson got a reaction from Gypsy52 in Smoking November 20, 2016

I scoured the internet for that exact answer when I was facing the test but never found it lol I took that test, went directly to the store, bought a pack, chain smoked 5. I'm a nurse BTW. It took a few more times to finally quit. Don't give up, you're not a failure!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

BunnyBenson reacted to VSGMEPLZ26 in Confidence Confirmed November 14, 2016

Greetings all,
I am officially 4 months 3weeks post op! I am 58lbs down and I've gone from a size of 18/20 to 10/12. I am genuinely in love with myself again. Coming from a person that's been an obese child, adolescent, and adult; this journey is amazing. Now I can't lie; there are sometimes in which I stall and feel like crap or when I eat junk food, but I hop back on the band wagon and straighten up. I would say that the biggest struggle is having your mental catch up with the physical! Some days I walk pass the mirror and same damn girl you look good and then there are some days in which I just say DAMNNNNN Wtf are you doing today. I must say it's an amazing dynamic but hey it is now a part of my life. Does anyone else experience this?
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BunnyBenson reacted to bubbz333 in Flexible Spending Account November 11, 2016

Thanks for the info @@SLH-A & @bunnybenson
My max for the FSA is $2,500 and I just found out that I can get reimbursed for my mileage to and from doctor's appointments. Since I will have to drive 42 miles one way to my appointments this will really help out.

BunnyBenson got a reaction from x0stina in One day away November 9, 2016

Good luck girl!!! Wishing you a quick recovery!!!
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BunnyBenson got a reaction from bubbz333 in Flexible Spending Account November 9, 2016

I am considering sleeve surgery in feb-mar cause my work does a six month thing and I'm on month three. I set my FSA to 1500 which is a little over my deductible. You can use it for all your copays and meds, I also got massages, contacts, chiropractor, and all pretesting this year. You can order from FSA store too- all sorts of things including pregnancy tests and Vitamins. I love mine and had no trouble spending 1500 this year without being chronically ill
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BunnyBenson reacted to x0stina in One day away November 9, 2016

Im literally counting down the hour's until my surgery. Feels so unreal????????????????

BunnyBenson reacted to FayBee in 6 month Surgiversary! November 7, 2016

Well it's been a hectic 6 months! A lot of ups and downs for me, but I'm so happy so far.
Down 75lbs!
SW 256lbs
CW 181

BunnyBenson reacted to FayBee in 6 month Surgiversary! November 7, 2016

I am 5'4ish? Lol
Current weight 176
I'm excited because my Birthday is coming up I will be 33, and it's going to be the first time in a long time I will have more than 1 or 2 photos without me cringing at the thought of being photographed!

BunnyBenson reacted to Sleevie J in OCTOBER SLEEVERS- How Ya Doin'? November 7, 2016

we are going from this ( . ) to this ).(