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TeeJay84

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from GreenTealael in BMI OF 31 AND 35 LB TO LOSE. IS IT WORTH IT?   
    I feel for you. But, in my opinion, it's not worth it. Surgery is an extreme measure. Most of us took this step not to simply lose weight but to improve our health. We accepted the risks associated with the surgery because they weren't as bad as what we were facing. With your GERD, even well-controlled, you're risking a major change to the quality of your life. I don't know any GOOD surgeon who would do a sleeve on someone who has GERD already knowing how bad it can get post-surgery.
    I hope that you came here for all opinions, not just validation. Please understand that those of us who are saying it's not worth it are not trying to discourage you or have forgotten our struggles when we were at a lower BMI. We just want you to be well informed and think about the long-term.
    Good luck with whatever you decide! We're here to support.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from GreenTealael in BMI OF 31 AND 35 LB TO LOSE. IS IT WORTH IT?   
    I feel for you. But, in my opinion, it's not worth it. Surgery is an extreme measure. Most of us took this step not to simply lose weight but to improve our health. We accepted the risks associated with the surgery because they weren't as bad as what we were facing. With your GERD, even well-controlled, you're risking a major change to the quality of your life. I don't know any GOOD surgeon who would do a sleeve on someone who has GERD already knowing how bad it can get post-surgery.
    I hope that you came here for all opinions, not just validation. Please understand that those of us who are saying it's not worth it are not trying to discourage you or have forgotten our struggles when we were at a lower BMI. We just want you to be well informed and think about the long-term.
    Good luck with whatever you decide! We're here to support.
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    TeeJay84 reacted to Screwballski in Nearly One Year Out...LOVING LIFE!   
    This post is really for the folks who are considering the sleeve, wondering if it will "work" for them, if they should take the leap...
    This post is for the folks who just returned home from surgery or are several weeks out..the people who are starting to feel discouraged...didn't realize it would be so "hard".
    And, this post is for the folks that have a bit to go before they reach that goal they set thinking the weight they REALLY want to be is unattainable!
    First, the sleeve alone will not "work" for you unless you are willing to WORK with it! It's a tool not a cure. And, yes, it is often hard, especially in the beginning when you are creating new, successful solutions to combat old habits that got you where you used to be stuck. But, the very best things in life come from pushing through the hard moments. If you give up before you get to the top of the mountain, you don't get to enjoy the beautiful view. Trust me, it's spectacular when you get here. DO NOT GIVE UP!
    Now, about that goal weight...if you are anything like me, you've lost and gained so many times you've become used to failure. You almost expect it. So maybe you set your goal weight at a number that seemed pretty reasonable. Attainable, even, right? And, perhaps, you told yourself that if you got anywhere near it, you'd be happy because, for goodness sake, it's soooo much better than where you started! It's a definite win! I did that. I let my pre-sleeve experience shape my goal. But that wasn't the number I truly wanted. Initially, I just didn't believe that I could ever get back to my teenage and 20's modeling weight. I mean, I'm a woman in my 50's! That could never happen, right?! So, I shot for 5 pounds over the top of the weight chart for my height.
    Guess what happened as I was working my way down the scale, working my program, building strong/healthy eating habits, changing my relationship with food? I hit that goal! Then I shattered it! Then I continued on, logging every morsel of food I put in my body, every darn day!
    I'm not even a full year out of surgery. But by working with my sleeve and using this tool to it's fullest potential, I weigh LESS than I did as a slim teenager! I'm 2 sizes smaller than my busiest period as a model in my 20's!
    This tool requires sacrifice. But, you are only sacrificing the things that were dragging your body down in the first place. In fact, I look at it as finally showing ourselves the respect we've deserved all along.
    You are so worth it. You absolutely deserve be healthy. Life is so much easier mentally and physically when you shed the weight that you are carrying.
    It becomes easier every single day! Then the months fly by and it becomes routine. All of a sudden you realize your whole life is brighter, healthier, EASIER!
    I put everything into getting where I am right now. I truly believe if you give it everything, the sleeve will give you your life back!
    You absolutely deserve this! You are absolutely worth this! Don't let anyone make you feel/think differently!!!!
    PS....Log everything every day! That's a game changer. Load an app (I use LOSEIT). Log everything. Never stop logging!
    Love to all!


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    TeeJay84 reacted to Screwballski in An honest update. Weight Gain   
    It’s not a failure until you quit giving everything you can. If you’re still working to change, you’re in the game!
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    TeeJay84 reacted to insta_adventurer in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    Wow! Hitting onderland will be an amazing high!

    My plateau/stall has finally started to give way. I’d been hovering at 228 for the previous month or two. However, the last week it started creeping down again and now I’m at 223. Once I break 220 I will be the smallest I’ve ever been as an adult. I’ve got 5 months to hit my team’s goal of onederland before my year anniversary.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    Yesterday marked 8 months post-op for me. I can't believe how quickly time is flying! My post-op weight loss is pretty tame (55 pounds). I attribute it to being a slow loser, but also to falling off the wagon when some serious illnesses struck my family and I relied on my old pal food to get me through. I've been slowly getting back on track and my weight loss is really picking up again. Counting when I started my journey a little over a year ago, I'm down 92 pounds. It's pretty insane. I'm definitely getting "lazy" now that I'm super comfortable with my weight, I can do so many more things and I feel great. But I have about 35 more pounds to lose and would love to be at goal by my surgiversary. So I'm gonna make these next 4 months count!
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time. But focus on what you're doing right. Not falling back into emotional eating is a huge win! You're doing great. Leave room for the human moments and be kinder to yourself, especially right now.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time. But focus on what you're doing right. Not falling back into emotional eating is a huge win! You're doing great. Leave room for the human moments and be kinder to yourself, especially right now.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time. But focus on what you're doing right. Not falling back into emotional eating is a huge win! You're doing great. Leave room for the human moments and be kinder to yourself, especially right now.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time. But focus on what you're doing right. Not falling back into emotional eating is a huge win! You're doing great. Leave room for the human moments and be kinder to yourself, especially right now.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from justmetj in I know it's nobody's business BUT   
    I don't mind telling people. I used to be very open, but now I'm more selective. Mostly because people just don't understand. The thing is, we DO have to eat right and exercise, and a large part of our success or failure rests on us doing the right things -- the same things anyone trying to lose weight would do. When you tell people you've had surgery, they immediately assume you're not doing the work. It's annoying. So it depends on whether or not I'm in the mood to educate people.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from justmetj in I know it's nobody's business BUT   
    I don't mind telling people. I used to be very open, but now I'm more selective. Mostly because people just don't understand. The thing is, we DO have to eat right and exercise, and a large part of our success or failure rests on us doing the right things -- the same things anyone trying to lose weight would do. When you tell people you've had surgery, they immediately assume you're not doing the work. It's annoying. So it depends on whether or not I'm in the mood to educate people.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    Yesterday marked 8 months post-op for me. I can't believe how quickly time is flying! My post-op weight loss is pretty tame (55 pounds). I attribute it to being a slow loser, but also to falling off the wagon when some serious illnesses struck my family and I relied on my old pal food to get me through. I've been slowly getting back on track and my weight loss is really picking up again. Counting when I started my journey a little over a year ago, I'm down 92 pounds. It's pretty insane. I'm definitely getting "lazy" now that I'm super comfortable with my weight, I can do so many more things and I feel great. But I have about 35 more pounds to lose and would love to be at goal by my surgiversary. So I'm gonna make these next 4 months count!
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    Yesterday marked 8 months post-op for me. I can't believe how quickly time is flying! My post-op weight loss is pretty tame (55 pounds). I attribute it to being a slow loser, but also to falling off the wagon when some serious illnesses struck my family and I relied on my old pal food to get me through. I've been slowly getting back on track and my weight loss is really picking up again. Counting when I started my journey a little over a year ago, I'm down 92 pounds. It's pretty insane. I'm definitely getting "lazy" now that I'm super comfortable with my weight, I can do so many more things and I feel great. But I have about 35 more pounds to lose and would love to be at goal by my surgiversary. So I'm gonna make these next 4 months count!
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from FluffyChix in Six months post-op+ : The Sophomores Thread   
    Yesterday marked 8 months post-op for me. I can't believe how quickly time is flying! My post-op weight loss is pretty tame (55 pounds). I attribute it to being a slow loser, but also to falling off the wagon when some serious illnesses struck my family and I relied on my old pal food to get me through. I've been slowly getting back on track and my weight loss is really picking up again. Counting when I started my journey a little over a year ago, I'm down 92 pounds. It's pretty insane. I'm definitely getting "lazy" now that I'm super comfortable with my weight, I can do so many more things and I feel great. But I have about 35 more pounds to lose and would love to be at goal by my surgiversary. So I'm gonna make these next 4 months count!
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    TeeJay84 reacted to TexasMommy80 in No pizza for 4-5 months???   
    This is uncalled for. I am sorry, but I am tired of people on the site being judgemental. Let's be honest, if you think you will go the rest of your life without eating a piece of pizza, or something that is unhealthy, you are not being realistic. The point of this surgery is to not punish you. You can eat healthy most of the time, exercise, and enjoy a piece of pizza once in a blue moon. We all have our favorite foods and if we can handle these foods in moderation, as part of a generally healthy diet, than that is ok. I would love to meet someone a year out that has not had anything unhealthy, or one of their favorite foods. At 9 months out, I am almost at goal, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. And you know what? I have had a ice of pizza! I've had a few pieces of chocolate even! And...my doctor is ok with that because he knows what is realistic and what is not.

    Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

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    TeeJay84 reacted to notmyname in Clothing while you're losing weight   
    One other thing - go closet shopping. I found that I had some clothes in about 4 different sizes in my main and guest closets that I’d forgotten about. Not much, but enough to get by.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from Sharon21 in The Thrill Is Gone   
    I used to have a really involved hair care routine for my naturally curly hair that I’ve spent the last 2 years growing out to the longest it’s ever been. I don’t bother right now. I’m waiting to see how much of it I have left after the potential Hair loss phase. 😅
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from GreenTealael in The Thrill Is Gone   
    Thanks! I’ll check it out.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from GreenTealael in The Thrill Is Gone   
    I've read a few people say this helped with Hair loss prevention but they don't mention how much they take. Any advice? Does it interact with any other Vitamins or minerals? I take my multi in the beginning of the day with my Vitamin D. Can I take it then? Have you had any experience with side effects?
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    TeeJay84 reacted to Matt Z in Article Supporting Daily Weigh-ins as positive, not negative.   
    https://www.newsweek.com/weight-yourself-often-linked-weight-loss-1199105

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    TeeJay84 reacted to FluffyChix in I guess I’m regretting a little...   
    Ugh. While I do sympathize and validate the feelings expressed here, someone has just GOT to talk about the elephant in the living room with the pink tutu on!
    Reality check here guys...your brains are totes SCREWED up! I don't know what does it. Maybe it's all the fault of My 600lb Life? Dunno...
    But OP you've lost 14lbs in ONE WEEK (by your words Aug 21 thru Aug 28--that's 7 days if math serves me). Let me repeat that and shout it out for you: YOU'VE LOST 14 LBS IN ONE FREAKIN' WEEK! Instead of being busted and down, you should want to turn cartwheels. That's amazing! Congrats! Turn that frown upside down and get ready for the very common "3 week stall" that happens somewhere between weeks 2 and 4. You will likely average anywhere from 2-4lbs/week. This is not magic surgery. And WL will never be linear. It's the best thing that's ever happened to most of us. (And for the record? I've NEVER lost 14lbs in one week. EVS.)
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    I honestly want to ask if you're pullin' our chain? Cuz let's do some more basic math: August 21 - Sept. 4 = 13days. In 13 days you've lost 20lbs. That is WELL over 1lb per day. LOL. That's phenomenal and you can't possibly hope to keep that up. It won't happen. Please read above at the 3week stall phenomenon.
    You ladies, need to reality check your brains and reframe how you look at this surgical intervention. This is usually about slow steady progress--not huge losses overnight. But some DO experience those dramatic losses. Hell. You are both experiencing it right now.
    Dig in. Sit back. Do the work and enjoy the ride. Cuz the weight loss WILL happen unless you screw the pooch. And nobody wants to screw the pooch.
    Congrats to you both. I'd trade places with either of you in a heart beat.
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    TeeJay84 got a reaction from AEdoesRnY in Favorite Prep-Ahead Work/School Lunches?   
    Turkey pepperoni and cheese cubes are my go-to Snacks. I pack a serving size of each in little containers for the week and grab them when I’m ready to go. So quick, easy and cheap!

    Deli meat, tuna packets and the P3 Protein packs are also staples.
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    TeeJay84 reacted to Sprinkles1 in I shaved my head...   
    I'm really digging it!

    Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app


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    TeeJay84 reacted to 1badassbiggurl in I shaved my head...   
    Twinning!

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