KRush88
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KRush88 reacted to Beachyfe in Before and After Pics
Had VSG and am 10 months out now...have lost 85# with 15 more to get to goal. Life has totally changed for the better.
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KRush88 reacted to Jonsie27 in Before and After Pics
Sometimes I feel like its good to look at these because its so easy to get caught up in the "I'm still losing I gotta keep pushing" mindset.
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KRush88 reacted to CandiceMarie in Before and After Pics
I am 8 weeks post op (today), the picture below is 4 months pre-op vs 6 weeks post-op.
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KRush88 got a reaction from April Marie in sleeve instagrams??
I made a different Instagram it's followmysleeve join me 😊
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KRush88 got a reaction from April Marie in sleeve instagrams??
Mines is watchourgrowth_ my surgery date is Monday along with posting Instagram stories pictures I also have a YouTube channel as well NaturalMzBeauty I'm excited to post my journey.
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KRush88 reacted to elcee in How did you choose a goal weight?
Mine was from remembering when I thought I looked and felt good. It also needs to be within the healthy weight range, I don’t see the point of going through surgery and having a weight goal that is still classified as overweight
I have found the Hall’s BMI calculator to be useful. It has better info than most of the other calculators.
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KRush88 reacted to jess9395 in Could Someone 'Splain This To Me?
Also some insurances don't require the 3-6 months of supervised weight loss and visits. I had my four year follow up appointment a few months ago and in the exam room my doc had a chart posted for info with a list of insurance companies and their requirements. About a third of the ones listed (mine included) had none. I had six l weeks between my first looking up info and surgery date. I only had to get all the clearances or might have been quicker. My insurance didn't require much and I have a biggie in California.
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KRush88 reacted to JohnnyCakes in Could Someone 'Splain This To Me?
i know of someone, an older lady, who had gastric bypass surgery at a hospital in Georgia.
the next day, the daughter brings a box of Cinnabons to her in the hospital room. they proceed to start eating them. she tears open her new stomach and has to go into emergency surgery to save her life, cleaning cinnabons out of her abdomen.
moral of the story? there seems to be no limit to the stupidity of most people in this country. it is infinite and almost beyond the imagination. while some bariatric offices are better than others at preparation and patient education, none of that really matters when dealing with the average American.
look at our president.
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KRush88 reacted to sleevedllama in 6 weeks post sleeve
Way to go! I'm 7 weeks post-op and feeling very similar. Vitamins/calcium are still the hardest thing for me to stick to, but I'm feeling great and starting to get compliments on my appearance, which is a little weird, but helps me in my belief that even if the scale isn't moving, I'm losing! I've never been tied to a number - the goal weight in my ticker is just pulled off a chart and what I think is reasonable but isn't a sticking point for me - but I want to be healthy and feel good. Sounds like you are doing awesome! Congrats!
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KRush88 reacted to ExpatTR in 6 weeks post sleeve
Great job! I’m at 3 weeks post op and I’m waiting to start feeling normal again. I feel like I’m constantly aware of my insides if that makes sense. I am full on basically 2 tablespoons of soft foods. I really struggle to get enough fluids and Protein. I’m so encouraged seeing your update.
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KRush88 got a reaction from ExpatTR in 6 weeks post sleeve
I was sleeved 8/6. Highest weight 262, surgery weight 257 and my current weight is 230. I’ve gone from soft foods to solid foods ( meats, eggs, cheese and beans). I went from struggling to get a Protein Shake down in 24 hours to drinking 60-100 fluids a day. I had to learn that my mind and stomach are not on the same page but that my stomach is in control. I’m 6 weeks out ( tomorrow) , I can gulp about 5-6 times before I feel pain or satisfaction. I can eat about 2-4 oz depending on what it is and how moist the meat is. I struggle with my Vitamins, Protein and weighing myself everyday. I am now trying to weigh in only at appointments giving myself weigh ins at home 1-2 times a month. (Different scales will give you different results, all that matters is that I’ve lost and that I’m doing as Directed by my surgeon & nutritionist). Even if the scale don’t move it don’t bother me to much because my clothes show me I am losing weight as well. This has been a learning experience that I am so grateful for! Advice to you : take lots of pictures, face, body, feet, etc. it will definitely show!
Good luck to you all.
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