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jenondaway

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About jenondaway

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  • Gender
    Female
  • City
    Jamestown
  • State
    NY

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  1. jenondaway

    February 2018 Success Stories

    Hi All, Hoping to join up with you as I'm a February sleever. HW 257 SW 231.5 (Surgery date - 2/12/18) CW 216.8 Has definitely been a roller coaster ride and I know there's more coming my way, but I stand by my decision to do this and have an opportunity to truly LIVE my life from here on out. Today was my first day back to work (took 4 weeks off) and it went well, but my tummy is sore from sitting upright fully clothed for eight hours. It's probably not appropriate to wear pajamas to work is it?
  2. jenondaway

    OMG I'm Obese!!

    Thanks everyone! I also really appreciate the wishes for a speedy trip to "Overweight"! I haven't been THERE for at least 15 years, so that will be cool.
  3. jenondaway

    OMG I'm Obese!!

    I JUST realized that I have already reduced my BMI enough to get out of the Extreme/Morbid Obesity category. I am now "just" obese. Did I ever think I would celebrate such a thing? No! But here I am absolutely thrilled about it! My body may not yet "show" what I've done, but it IS making a difference.
  4. jenondaway

    First night at the hospital

    Congratulations! Now walk, walk, walk and get yourself out of there quick.
  5. jenondaway

    Post op sleeve questions.

    I burp a lot (sleeved 2/12/18) and also get hiccups more than I ever used to. I also get up and walk around if I start feeling uncomfortable, sometimes even a sip of water can cause discomfort but it does help to stand. I also have a ridiculously loud tummy now. I'm hoping it will quiet down eventually. LOL
  6. jenondaway

    A stall is a good time for...

    You look fabulous! What a great way to spend your stall.
  7. jenondaway

    Functioning Alcoholic

    My surgeon has a very strong aversion to drinking alcohol. He spoke at one of our support group meetings about how it has been proven that weight loss surgery patients have a significantly increased risk of developing other addictions. If you've "medicated" yourself with food and can no longer do that, it's natural for some people to look for new "medication", be it alcohol, drugs, shopping, etc. It has kind of made me hyper-aware. You are so incredibly strong to share your story and it's inspirational that you chose to do this in an effort to help other people who may be facing the same struggle. THIS is what a support group page should be. Thank you and very best wishes for full recovery!
  8. jenondaway

    When do you bite the bullet....

    Congratulations on your loss, that's awesome! I'm down 40 lbs and all my clothes still fit me almost as if I've lost nothing although some of them are more comfortable. It's quite frustrating actually but it also makes me realize just how tight my clothes must have been before I started this process which then makes me feel embarrassed. I'm hoping that soon I'll start to feel some difference. I have started exercising which will probably help. I agree with the others, you should definitely try some of those smaller clothes.
  9. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    LOL - I hadn't even noticed the ticker. Our numbers are quite similar as well. Your ideas are solid. Thanks for the pointers. I used to be a pretty hardcore drinker, however back in 2010 I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When that happened, I cut back my drinking a LOT, so cutting it out completely wasn't that difficult. Those closest to me already knew I was quitting for other reasons so that should be easy. My boss and two closest coworkers know about my surgery so that's not a problem. It will be clients and brokers that will notice, so I like the idea of ordering a normal size meal. Heck, if I do that I'll have leftovers that will serve as multiple meals for me over the next couple days anyway. LOL Keep in touch!!
  10. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    We're surgery twins! We share the same surgery day. Sorry you're also sharing some of the same frustrations though. Having been out of work for the last four weeks, I've already been getting messages from some of my clients that when I'm back we need to go out to lunch, drinks, etc. (They also don't know.) So I'm figuring out my strategy for that.
  11. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    Good luck!! Stay strong.
  12. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    LOL - you're so right. The first time I met my husband's grandmother she had been interviewing housekeepers and the aunts liked one in particular and she said no to her. When they asked her why she said that "fat people don't make good housekeepers because they can't fit in small spaces"....yep, that happened.
  13. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    You made me smile....thank you! My husband has done a pretty good job with support, but yeah I didn't really feel like he had my back on this particular night.
  14. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    I've not had any hair loss or thinning. I'm absolutely religious with my vitamins though! Here's hoping you don't have it either!
  15. jenondaway

    Roller Coaster Freak Show

    ^^ That is an awesome way to think of it. Ironically, in five months I'll be on a "family" vacation with the whole lot of them so if I continue to lose at that rate (or close) I'll be killin' it!! And...since we'll be oceanside, I'll have seafood at my disposal...no more dead potatoes for this chick! Thanks for your reply

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