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kheter55

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  1. Posted

    I chose not to tell my daughter who is bipolar because she uses this kind of info as a weapon. I love her but I have to protect myself from her. In my family I only told my husband and one of my 4 children (aged 14-20) I told the 18 year old. She has been a great support. When my sister thought I was getting wls she panicked. I assured her I wasn't getting that done.
    I feel awful lying to them, but really, this is my story and I have the right to share it with those I feel will not use it against me Or violate my trust.
    Chin up. Take her comments for what they are worth.
    Sometimes people are so used to seeing is heavy that they think we look sick because we are losing weight. They'll get used to it!


    Mich W
    Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

    Thank u. You hang in there to. You try to get yourself healthy, that's all I'm focusing on now...ME!


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    On ‎7‎/‎1‎/‎2017 at 9:28 AM, Newme17 said:

    @kheter55 I read my sister all over your post. She's 40. I actually don't even know where she's at. But anyway, I didn't tell her either in the beginning. I did at one point and nothing really good came out of her mouth. She's bipolar too, etc...a lot of mental problems. The only thing that I can encourage you about is...move on, and to move on is to forgive your sister for the things she's said. You can do this inside; doesn't mean you have to tell her this--most likely she wouldn't take it right anyway. This will allow you to have peace. She's your sister...love her but it doesn't mean you have to talk/share with her. Just don't hold the grudge; it'll help you in the long run. :) Blessings to you hon.

    thank you

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    11 hours ago, XYZXYZXYZ1955 said:

    As soon as you said she was bipolar I figured you should absolutely disregard whatever she says--she's probably not the same person she was before the disease manifested itself.

    You know that you did the right thing for yourself. You don't need anyone's permission or approval . . . but definitely focus on the people who support you. You'll feel better.

    I will, thanks

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    23 hours ago, Navigating the Wilderness said:

    I can only tell you what I would do, and that is I would discontinue communications with her. It doesn't mean that you have to cut out your nieces, but I would ignore any further communication from your sister, and frankly would delete all voice mails or email you receive from her. You do not need that crap. Some people feel that family is family and you have to accept them, to me that is complete BS. Nobody has the right to make you feel crappy. N-O-B-O-D-Y. Go about your life knowing you did what was best for you and no one can take that away. Congrats on the weight loss, and keep up the good work!!

    Thank you

  11. Posted

    I had sleeve surgery in Jan 2017. I only told my husband, grown children & a few friends. My sister lives in CA & I haven't seen her in years. I've lost 60 lbs, I feel good, everyone tells me I look fantastic! Well my sister saw my picture on FB...she called to ask if I was sick & dying! She was very negative, asked me if I had surgery...at that point I lied and said no. After those comments she doesn't deserve to know! Well, she calls my brother who I see every September, I was going to surprise him. My sister calls him telling him I look horrible, like walking death!!!! He calls to tell me, I was so hurt. I messaged her grown daughter tell them what she said and that I did it for health reasons. They told her and she called me and left a message that how could I...that she never said that and she can't believe I did that. I told my nieces that she told my brother that!!!!! I can't deal with her. She's 74, bi-polar & has a narcissistic personality. Please tell me what you think. She was an RN.

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    I had my sleeve done on 1/19/2017. I am on Pepcid and it sounds like my stomach is eating itself. The noise it makes! I'm back on the shakes starting today, hoping that helps!

    I had a successful sleeve surgery 4 days ago on 1-18-17 but have been having hunger pains. It's very discouraging as this was one of the reasons I had the surgery. Is this common, has anyone else experienced this?


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  16. Posted

    Oh I'm so nervous and happy. Today I belive I get a weight in when I see the surgeon. Tomorrow my surgery day I'm all having thoughts that run through my head. . Am I that big do I really need this now? But there is one that sticks to me and that is why I'm still going through it. I hoping everything will be ok today and I get good news.

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    Good Luck Stephanie....my surgery is Thursday, I'll be thinking of you.

  17. Posted

    I'm so confused... the scales at every doctors office I go to are so different that I can't tell if I'm losing, gaining, or staying the same!

    Family doctor: 216

    Week later at bariatric clinic: 206

    3 weeks later at Psych doctor: 220

    1 week later Pre-op hospital testing: 220

    5 days later at bariatric clinic: 209

    Seriously?? My bariatric doctor says just go by their scale... but WHY are most places all weighing me so differently?

    Another thing: Why does my bariatric doctor measure my height at 5' 4" (which I thought I had been since I was 15) but the hospital measures me at 5' 3" and at home I measure 5' 2.5"?? Why do some.plaves measure with shoes on and others with shoes off?? So frustrating!

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    I know. I go to a large health center, multiple buildings and even though it's the same facility every scale is off by at least 3 lbs.

  21. Posted

    I've had 8 different surgeries for hernia repair in last 10 yrs.. had sleeve done 2yrs ago.. with a lot of scaring n mesh inside of me... my surgeon also was very skeptical.. but was very successful in doing my sleeve.. it can be done with correct experienced Dr..

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    thank you for the positive info Kimmbo...it's encouraging to me. I appreciate you responding.

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