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gator girl got a reaction from jo ann c troupe in Gastric Sleeve on Wednesday!!
Greetings from the Sunshine State! Actually....it's cold in N.W. Fl. Wishing you great success on your surgery. [emoji5] Started my 10 day liquid diet today.
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gator girl reacted to LELH in Scariest part of my surgery
That's a scare! I'm jealous that you were awake after surgery! I could not wake up. Except to dry heave!
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gator girl got a reaction from thinagain121 in Day 1 of liquid diet
I'm new here...starting liquid diet tomorrow [emoji38] Surgery date 1/24
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gator girl reacted to Ja1luv4life in Day 1 of liquid diet
Mine too
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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gator girl got a reaction from thinagain121 in Day 1 of liquid diet
I'm new here...starting liquid diet tomorrow [emoji38] Surgery date 1/24
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gator girl reacted to blizair09 in Rigorous Pre-Op Eating Plan/Diet
I weighed 397 pounds when I started this journey in March 2016 with the six month pre-op diet program that was required by my insurance. I immediately started following a low carb/high protein/high healthy fat diet. I started at 2000 calories per day and worked my way down to 1200 calories per day for the last 2-3 months before surgery. I lost 99 pounds during that time, weighing 298 on the day of surgery.
I will always be thankful for that six months. It allowed me to redefine my relationship with food BEFORE the surgery and the major changes to my body. It allowed me to get my head in the right place BEFORE the physical needs of my body had to take precedence. It allowed me to get serious about the severity of my issues BEFORE the changes became a life or death situation.
Yes, I needed the surgery to have a sustainable change (I am 16 months post-op, have lost 225 pounds total, and am maintaining nicely at 173 pounds at 6'0" -- 7 pounds below goal), but also yes, I could lose weight on my own.
I urge you to make the most of that time. It made the post-op process so much easier for me.
Good luck!
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gator girl reacted to qbeefabuliz85 in The cutest socks!!
Just thought I’d post this pic to those who are on their way to surgery or have an upcoming date. This was part of my overnight bag! Hope it’s a motivation to my fellow sleevers! Congrats!!
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gator girl reacted to dreamingsmall in It's lose not loose (smh)
Ironic. Someone posting about others Grammer hasn't got their own Grammer right. Perhaps people should just focus on themselves so they don't end up looking silly. It's just a forum not an essay. There are people on here from all walks of life.. Who perhaps type fast as they are busy with other tasks. Or have a learning difficulty. I don't care how someone types. I'm here to support people.
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