CyndieRI
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CyndieRI got a reaction from mlmx1138 in Just diet and exercise. WOW! Never considered that.
I have been wanting WLS for years but my husband always would say “just stop eating so much and you’ll lose weight!” DUH!! And like a fool, I put it off for years. This time I had all my pre-op testing and had a surgery date before I told him! He again tried to persuade me to NOT have the surgery - but I did it on 10/10/18 and I feel great! He eventually got on board (he didn’t have a choice) and he has been supportive now!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from mlmx1138 in Just diet and exercise. WOW! Never considered that.
I have been wanting WLS for years but my husband always would say “just stop eating so much and you’ll lose weight!” DUH!! And like a fool, I put it off for years. This time I had all my pre-op testing and had a surgery date before I told him! He again tried to persuade me to NOT have the surgery - but I did it on 10/10/18 and I feel great! He eventually got on board (he didn’t have a choice) and he has been supportive now!
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CyndieRI reacted to Akeem in Is there anything you wish you knew before surgery?
Please do not listen to all the huge problems have physically. People love to share those but thousands of people do not have any physical issues from recovering from surgery to keeping things down. I find people with no issues tend to stay quiet. You are doing this for quality of life. You are saving your life. Of course there is tons of doubt you are normal but if you stay on current path you know what you get. Take a chance for a fighting chance!
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CyndieRI reacted to Carrot64 in Is there anything you wish you knew before surgery?
I thought I was prepared ( and I was) I think what I hadn’t researched was how cold I would be and the impact of it. It is Memorial Day weekend and I am wearing a sweatshirt and a hoody and the sun is shining and it’s a nice 72 degrees.. the days aren’t so bad but I SHIVER all night long.. believe me , I’ll take the cold over the boob sweat and chub rub,any day.. I was just surprised that after the first 25 lbs. ( now 64) that I’d be cold .. I’ll deal with it and when it’s 95 in New England and everyone around me is complaining I will NOT be a sweaty mess.. wooo hoooo
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CyndieRI reacted to VSG_Me_2019 in Is there anything you wish you knew before surgery?
I wish I had known how real the struggle would be with constipation... lol TMI maybe, but I'm sure most people who have had the surgery would agree.
I was someone who NEVER had issues pre-surgery, so I was surprised when I had to start using products to go. It makes sense, but it wasn't on the list of things I talked about with my surgeon pre-op haha.
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CyndieRI reacted to GradyCat in Is there anything you wish you knew before surgery?
I wish I'd known about stalls. I wasn't expecting them and they're depressing but normal.
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CyndieRI got a reaction from LizzieMmmkay in Pre/Post OP Advice, Words of Wisdom Do's and Don'ts
The one thing I wish I had thought of - do NOT bring an underwire bra to wear home from the hospital. It will be very uncomfortable!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from LizzieMmmkay in Pre/Post OP Advice, Words of Wisdom Do's and Don'ts
The one thing I wish I had thought of - do NOT bring an underwire bra to wear home from the hospital. It will be very uncomfortable!
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CyndieRI reacted to J'kie in 20 in a month? That's crazy lol
Soooooo, I was 280 pounds last month. I went to get checked today and im now 260lbs. Thats crrrraaaaaazy to me..... 20 pounds in 1 month? Whoa, is that even healthy? You know what i did.... I swear all i did was Drink Water and eat fruit. I dont exercise and i dont eat a bunch of salad. I just Drink water eat cherries and Ice ALLLL DAY. My surgeon said the more water i drink the More weight i loose. I found my new diet. Water, fruit, and Protein.< /p>
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CyndieRI reacted to Shell06 in Considering Gastric sleeve surgery
Yes I just got my call yesterday that my insurance approved my Sleeve surgery !!! Aug.19 is the surgery day !!! I'm excited and nervous
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CyndieRI got a reaction from Cheeseburgh in Outgrown Clothing
My surgeon’s office has a “closet” - really more like a room - where you can drop off your big clothes and take clothes in your new size - for free! I think every office should consider doing this!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from Cheeseburgh in Outgrown Clothing
My surgeon’s office has a “closet” - really more like a room - where you can drop off your big clothes and take clothes in your new size - for free! I think every office should consider doing this!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from J'kie in What the hell..??? No Ulcer..???
How far post op are you? I just posted a question because I’m 9 months out and having massive stomach pain - just came on suddenly. I was thinking maybe an ulcer but who knows! :(
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CyndieRI got a reaction from GradyCat in Stomach pain 9 months post op
I’m about 9 months post VSG surgery and I just started getting massive sharp pain in my stomach. It came on quite suddenly and hurts whether I’m standing, sitting or lying down. Any idea what this could be? Has this happened to anyone else? Prior to today I had been doing and feeling great! Thanks for reading!!
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CyndieRI reacted to Briswife15 in NSAIDS
I'm not a medical professional, but if it were me, I would stay away from NSAIDS --for life!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from alex76 in How long do I have to take Actigall/Ursodiol?
My doctor keeps all her patients on it for 6 months post-op but I’m sure all doctors are different.
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CyndieRI reacted to GreenTealael in An Uncomfortable Question
You could literally have the perfect xyz and someone who is COMPLETELY incompatible with you will find all the faults in the world
Likewise you could be a hotmess of stretch marks, batwings, crow's feet & melty parts but the RIGHT person will think you're the one they have been waiting for their entire lives
Choose the ones that will always choose you
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CyndieRI got a reaction from ProudGrammy in My road to sleeve surgery...fingers crossed!
If it makes you feel any better - my GOAL weight is 225-240! 😜 I had surgery on 10/10/18 - highest weight was 365 - surgery weight 337 and current weight 260 (and I’m jumping up and down happy LOL!). Good luck with your journey! It’s a wonderful tool!! 👍
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CyndieRI got a reaction from lorraine#11 in Drinking
I occasionally have vodka and I mix it with grape Crystal Light. It’s really good - and no sugar! I order vodka and Water (not soda water) and bring little Crystal Light packages with me to mix in. Good luck!!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from lorraine#11 in Drinking
I occasionally have vodka and I mix it with grape Crystal Light. It’s really good - and no sugar! I order vodka and Water (not soda water) and bring little Crystal Light packages with me to mix in. Good luck!!
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CyndieRI got a reaction from lorraine#11 in Drinking
I occasionally have vodka and I mix it with grape Crystal Light. It’s really good - and no sugar! I order vodka and Water (not soda water) and bring little Crystal Light packages with me to mix in. Good luck!!