NurseBec

I'm officially on the losers bench . Surgery went well yesterday and I feel great.
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Hw:287
CW:218
Had gastric sleeve nov 11, 2016! Hasn't been easy! I was in and out of the hospital with dehydration and stomach spasms causing me to vomit constantly! I'm doing much better now and these results make it seem worth it finally! Don't give up! You're gonna get to where you want to be! Have a blessed Friday!
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9months out down 110lbs and I'm loving it! Still not eating much cuz my tummy just isn't having it most days. But went frm a size 48 to a 36 ????????
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Am I the only person that posts my progress pics in my gallery!! Come on people,show off those sexy new bods!!! My fascination with pictures dates wayyyy back to my childhood, I would sit in my moms closet knee deep in her childhood photographs, been hooked ever since!! Anyways, I'd love to see you guys progress!!! Please post!!
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Hi NurseBec
In my opinion, Being in person in a group is a different experience. I use both the forum for info and the physical groups. I think the physical group adds a layer of fellowship and friendship. Plus it helps me to not hide behind the computer which I sometimes do. If you have the time, I'd recommend you try at least 5 times. When I go someplace once... I immediately "say I don't like it" out of fear. I make myself go a few times and invariably... I end up more comfortable and really like it. I'm coming up on. My 10 year lap bandiversary and have found so much help in this specific website plus meeting people from here. Anyway best of luck.
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I will add you
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I just followed you on SC

Will add
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If you have the time, I think it would be fun!
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There's nothing easy about a lifetime of food restrictions. Kindly ask them to educate themselves

There's nothing easy about a lifetime of food restrictions. Kindly ask them to educate themselves

There's nothing easy about a lifetime of food restrictions. Kindly ask them to educate themselves

Oh yeah that's the rough part. Honestly I watched food porn. Food network, tasty and buzz feed cooking tutorials. I even got some bomb recipes that I could make vsg friendly. The mental stimulation was enough for me. I am aware it may make others go insane but for me it was all I had!!! Give it a shot ????

Hey everyone. I'm 3 days post op and was told to start my Protein shakes, creamy Soups, yogurt, etc today. Has anyone else had trouble adjusting so soon? It's hard enough for my to get 4oz of Water down in an hour. How can I get 60-80grams of Protein? I'm still a bit confused on the eating schedule.
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These heels, haven't worn heels in years!

3.5 months out -62 lbs.
How do you guys stay motivated and feel supported!! I feel like I can hardly see a change in real life. Obviously it helps tremendously to compare photos. I'm taking a moment to Celebrate myself as I am having a hard time these days! 62 lbs gone forever and many more to come. ????

@@AGreenEyedWolf You have to pick one scale and go by that...either get one for home or only trust the one at your bariatric practice or wherever you go the most often.
I weigh myself at the same time of day, wearing the same thing, on my home scale. I then ignore the actual # on my doctor's scale and only concern myself with the change since the last #.

Awesome job! I am also at 63 lbs, 3 1/2 months!! You are totally right about the photos...they truly tell the story. I still see the same shape in the mirror, even though it is much smaller. Keep up the good work...you look amazing!!
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Wow you are just gorgeous. You're doing great keep it up and you'll be fine. Don't let anybody get you down.
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I will invite you to our accountability group. We check in daily and encourage each other. All are welcome. Main surgery forum under veterans. Hope you check it out!
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Such a big difference.
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I am in the same boat. I went jogging today for the first time ever. I've still got a long ways to go but it is a surprise that we feel the difference and how far we've actually come! Keep dancing

I am in the same boat. I went jogging today for the first time ever. I've still got a long ways to go but it is a surprise that we feel the difference and how far we've actually come! Keep dancing

3.5 months out -62 lbs.
How do you guys stay motivated and feel supported!! I feel like I can hardly see a change in real life. Obviously it helps tremendously to compare photos. I'm taking a moment to Celebrate myself as I am having a hard time these days! 62 lbs gone forever and many more to come. ????

Has anyone had any complications that put them back in the hospital? I developed a hematoma which became infected because of non action by my surgeon and have now been in the hospital for 10 days trying to knock out this infectiom