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emirn1 got a reaction from JohnnyCakes in more than halfway there
Just updated my 'ticker' and noticed I'm more than halfway to my goal 3 months out-- whootywhoo!!!
Gives me motivation to keep working at it and be successful.
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emirn1 reacted to tomhuey6974 in 10 months out
I just wanted to share where I am in my journey. I had RNY in August 2016. I started at 496. I am now the same weight I was as a junior in high school 25 years at 274!! I went from a size 60 kilt to a size 40!! Also from 6xl shirts to 2 xl sizes now.
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emirn1 got a reaction from JohnnyCakes in more than halfway there
Just updated my 'ticker' and noticed I'm more than halfway to my goal 3 months out-- whootywhoo!!!
Gives me motivation to keep working at it and be successful.
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emirn1 reacted to Dashofpixiedust8 in I seriously can't believe it! Crying from Happiness!
I can't believe it guys! I really can't! I am seriously crying tears of joy.
When I started this process I was 540 pounds (I'm 5'10) and I wore a size 36/38.
As a lot of you know I had my panniculectomy on June 5th and they removed 15 pounds of skin.
Before my panniculectomy I wore a size 22 bottom and 14/16-18/20 top. I had bought smaller sized pants before my surgery because most of my pants were held up by my extra skin flap.
Guys...I fit into a size EIGHTEEN!!! And I look super good!! I'm attaching some before and after pictures for you guys to enjoy!
I can't believe this is real life!
My stomach is flat!!
(Please excuse my one drain in my one picture!)
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emirn1 got a reaction from 808Slim in Post Op - going back to work
I'm an RN and ended up taking 5 weeks off-- I probably could have gone back after 4 but any sooner than that would have been a struggle.
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emirn1 reacted to Newbeva in Menstrual cycle changes
So... personal question. Is there anyone else that has the Mirena and after surgery your menstrual cycle decided to go haywire? Had my cycle before surgery. Ended day of surgery. 2 days later it's back and has been non stop ever since. That was 3 weeks ago. If it were just spotting... I wouldn't mind too much. I was used to that. But this is full force. I know my estrogen is probably playing a part in it... but I am getting very tired of this. Lol. I had just started having normal monthly cycles 6 months ago with Mirena so I was very happy to be done with the daily bleeding. I don't think my body liked it too much for a couple years. Now I feel good enough for some "fun" with my husband... but my body is not allowing it!
Today is the first day I've had cramping with it... but I just wish it would go away.
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emirn1 reacted to Sterlind Burke in Married
I don't know if this is necessarily the place to post this, but I just got married!!!! This woman has been by my side through the last 2 and a half years in this journey. She met me when I weighed over 600 pounds. I am now back down to my playing weight for football in college, but I am much healthier and and in better shape than I was then. I still have a lot of work to get under 3 bills, but I am extremely happy to head down this new path in life.
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emirn1 got a reaction from Just_Trish_ in Chewable Vitamins
In taking the vitamints, you can get them anywhere. I'm doing the berry kind & they aren't bad at all
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emirn1 reacted to DaphneZ in 2 months post op progress
So i wasnt really seeing the difference, I know I lost weight but it didn't seem much untill I put these pictures together. Picture quality isn't great because I hated the camera so not many pictures show how bad I had gotten... Still don't like camera's
Still have a long way, but I'm pretty proud seeing this
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emirn1 reacted to kjones1 in How about some NSVs!?!?
I've had a few of these NSVs ...
1-I can cross my legs again, like a lady - not like all awkward and uncomfortable!!
2-I fit so much more comfortably at the movies and with the armrests down ... there's actually room in the seat now.
3-I fit in the stadium seats - and not just barely, but comfortably!
4-My next NSV to find out this week .... how I fit in the airplane seats ... I'll report back after my upcoming trip.
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emirn1 reacted to PrinceW in 3 months post
Update,
After three months. I've lost 68 pounds.
Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app
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emirn1 got a reaction from twin2855463 in Hey all [emoji1480][emoji1480][emoji1480]
You look fantastic-- congrats!! I'm looking forward to being as successful as you- I had RNY 4/3.
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emirn1 got a reaction from twin2855463 in Hey all [emoji1480][emoji1480][emoji1480]
You look fantastic-- congrats!! I'm looking forward to being as successful as you- I had RNY 4/3.
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emirn1 got a reaction from Jamocoa in April surgeries
I'm scheduled April 3-- started my preop diet today!
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in April surgeries
Glad you're up & moving! The gas was crucial for me too...it works its way out eventually!
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
@CurvyCakes haven't heard from you since surgery-- you doing ok?
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emirn1 reacted to MelissaH74 in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
Well had 1st post op appointment yesterday all went well. Doc moved me to creamed foods. So had a couple bites of creamy baked potato which was soooo scary but satisfying. I'm down 15lbs but still so tired all the time. I'm starting Vitamins today so hopefully that helps. And still no bm so gonna try and take something for that to get things moving.
Y'all are all doing great!!! Let's keep this up we will be skinny in no time!!!
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in April surgeries
Hope everything goes well tomorrow-- look forward to hearing from you!
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in April surgeries
I'm in Charlotte, had bypass last Monday. What are you having done?
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
Is the anxiety better since restarting your med? Hope your doing well. I'm doing ok, still sore-- I have a one year old so I'm probably doing too much, need to ease up.
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emirn1 reacted to MelissaH74 in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
Yes I took my meds yesterday afternoon and within an hour I felt better.
sleep still not so much I'm up and down all day and night. I have no energy, and feel weird everywhere now. My skin and stuff. Not sure. I go tomorrow and see doc for post op appointment will see what he has to say then.
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emirn1 reacted to jhope71 in April surgeries
Mine is TOMORROW!!! Excited and scared and happy and a tiny bit nervous. (Especially because a giant hernia is being repaired at the same time.) But I have faith. And lots and lots of prayers going up.
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
Hope you get better-- I'm doing ok on liquids, just have to remind myself to drink small amounts.
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emirn1 got a reaction from CurvyCakes in APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
Wow-- that is impressive!! I don't have much in brushing but my belly is very lopsided...going to call the doctor & see if it's anything to be concerned about.
Hope you continue to recover well!!