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Christina109

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    Christina109 reacted to FluffyChix in 366 days later   
    Whoa Nelly! Congrats! That's fantastic doll. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
    (I'm sorry they decapitated you during surgery. )
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    Christina109 got a reaction from Gretchel Z in Surgery tomorrow morning....(12/18/17)... EXCITED & nervous...   
    Same here!! The pain is slowly going away. My nurse said that women usually handle the recover better since many of us have been through the pain of having babies. This is nothing compared to my c sections


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    Christina109 reacted to inthekeyofp in Surgery tomorrow morning....(12/18/17)... EXCITED & nervous...   
    I was a crying little baby yesterday! So dramatic lol. I’ve never experienced labor pains so I must say yesterday was one of the most painful days of my life. Today is better though so I’m sure tomorrow will be a little better & so on. I regretted it yesterday but now I’m feeling okay! So sick of broth though. Not that I wanna take anything down anyway haha


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    Christina109 reacted to inthekeyofp in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I had bad nausea and terrible pain yesterday all day, but now I’m only nauseous when I sip Water. I’m gna get up and walk in a little bit so I’m sure I’m going home too. Congrats! Glad to hear you’re doing well


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    Christina109 reacted to inthekeyofp in Surgery tomorrow morning....(12/18/17)... EXCITED & nervous...   
    Hey everyone, how did it go? I had terrible pain yesterday but now it’s just soreness. Was up walking yesterday afternoon & last night and will walk again in a little bit.

    Congratulations to us all! [emoji175]



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    Christina109 got a reaction from inthekeyofp in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    Hope everyone did well!! I am sore but pain levels are manageable. A bit naesaus when I sip Water. Do also repaired a hiatal hernia while in there, so that is one of the more painful areas. Hoping to go home today...



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    Christina109 reacted to Debbie9966 in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I was sleeved December 11 and plan to visit family for Christmas. It’s obviously going to be uncomfortable to sit there while they eat their delicious meal and I am sipping sipping sipping. But I have to function in this world and know everyone else needs to continue with their lives how they want to. I can say that a few times this week while my daughter was home with me, I had some strong urges to eat what she was having. She was hiding in the other room so I wouldn’t see her eating. I got her to come out because this is something I have to live with the rest of my life. I can’t expect to not be around my old favorites for the rest of my life to avoid cravings. Good luck to all of you new and upcoming sleevers. It was a challenge to get through this first week so far but everyday it does get better.



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    Christina109 reacted to inthekeyofp in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I’m also tomorrow. Good luck everyone!



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    Christina109 reacted to 1234567890 in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    Good luck peps.. wishing you all a speedy recovery and success in your new journey! Happy holidays too..
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    Christina109 reacted to Trishe70 in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    You too...we got this! New us in 2018!


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    Christina109 reacted to Trishe70 in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    December 18th...too!



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    Christina109 reacted to depressed_bandster in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I’m December 18 too!



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    Christina109 reacted to LaLaLee in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    My sleeve is scheduled for dec 19. I’m nervous about all the holiday food and drink and cheer. I will be on pre op diet for most of the friend gatherings. I think I’m just not going to go which sucks. I keep trying to remind myself I’m just missing one holiday season and how much better the holidays will be next year!



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    Christina109 got a reaction from FluffyChix in So so weepy! Normal?   
    Hi all-- I am on day 6 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I am a Normally stable person but the past 2 days I am an emotional mess. Crying over stupid things, etc. is this normal? Are my hormones all out of wack because of the liquid diet??
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    Christina109 reacted to James Marusek in So so weepy! Normal?   
    As you lose weight, the chemicals and hormones that were stored in your fat cells are being released into your body. These will pass through your kidneys and are expelled in your urine. But they can generate a flush of hormones during the weight loss phase. They should simmer down once you transition into maintenance. It is important to meet your daily Fluid requirements, because it take fluids to flush these hormones from your system.
    But since you are still in the pre-op stage, I am not sure this is the exact cause. It may be the stress associated with the fact that you will soon undergo major surgery.
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    Christina109 got a reaction from kkemt72 in Anyone having surgery 12/22/17!!   
    @ryanbart and @kkemt72: Feel free to send me a PM! I am just a few days ahead of you on the 18th. Anxious and excited at the same time, but would love to share notes if you are interested.
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    Christina109 reacted to taquea in Any Michiganders?!   
    Jon Schram. At spectrum health medical group will be doing my surgery Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App
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    Christina109 reacted to Berry78 in This liquid diet is killing me   
    I hope everyone is counting his/her carbs. The preop diet is supposed to be low fat and low carb and low calorie. If you aren't sure, ask your program peeps.
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    Christina109 reacted to racwolfe in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I am getting my sleeve December 11. I had the Lapland removed this past July. I thought I would be good to sit around and rest, even sew afterwards. However it hurt to much to sit upright in a chair for about 7 days.
    Make sure you can lean back in the car seat. You will be uncomfortable sitting straight up.
    Good Luck!.

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    Christina109 got a reaction from megamedic691 in December 5th   
    @megamedic691 how is liquid diet going?? You are halfway done with it!



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    Christina109 reacted to Melting_Away in Dec 18 date and holidays!   
    I’m getting sleeved the 18th as well!



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    Christina109 got a reaction from BunnyJean in Is it normal to feel this awkward?   
    Hello-- My name is Christina. I am a 34 year old mother, wife, daughter, friend, and coworker who lives in Michigan. For the past 28 or so years, I have struggled with my weight. I have been embarrassed by it, limited by it, and protected by it. Now, enough is enough. About 2 months ago I started down the journey of VSG. I am almost half way done with my "prep" work, and if all goes as planned I will be having surgery by year end, I feel awkward and embarrassed about this whole process. Hopefully I am not alone!
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    Christina109 got a reaction from BunnyJean in Is it normal to feel this awkward?   
    Hello-- My name is Christina. I am a 34 year old mother, wife, daughter, friend, and coworker who lives in Michigan. For the past 28 or so years, I have struggled with my weight. I have been embarrassed by it, limited by it, and protected by it. Now, enough is enough. About 2 months ago I started down the journey of VSG. I am almost half way done with my "prep" work, and if all goes as planned I will be having surgery by year end, I feel awkward and embarrassed about this whole process. Hopefully I am not alone!
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    Christina109 reacted to Joann454 in Is it normal to feel this awkward?   
    I think I get what you're saying. I felt like people assumed I was a fat lazy person. Maybe it's what I thought about myself? Idk. But if you can try and not care what other people think you will feel no embarrassment or shame. The older I get the less I care. Don't feel embarrassed. This is not the easy way out! Good Luck!
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    Christina109 reacted to Half-Tum in Is it normal to feel this awkward?   
    Personally I don't feel awkward or embarrassed about the surgery at all, just the opposite. I am excited and I am ready to change. I feel awkward and embarrassed about my weight now.

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