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Deedee12

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  1. Posted

    Well done!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] What an amazing and inspiring update!! If there's anyone that can ROCK a second surgery (especially given the discomfort) that would be YOU!! You are graceful, helpful and typically on point and I have gotten a lot of sensible nuggets from your posts!

    Wishing you a very successful surgery and speedy recovery as you continue your journey of maintenance [emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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  5. Posted

    AUG 12. and like someone else mentioned I am going through the Last Supper Syndrome....., I sure am going to miss Bar B Q I am eating everything not nailed down.
    [emoji28][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28] funny!!!

    I got done with ALL food Funerals July 1st. I'd gained 6lbs from the indulgence and lost 4lbs since Monday. I hope to stay focused but family is going on a vacation in 2 weeks to Mexico and then a cruise to the Bahamas first week of August [emoji25] Trying not to freak my surgeon out with any massive gains right before surgery!! Oy vey!!🤷‍♀️
    God help me and US all!!

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  6. Posted

    July 2019 Week 2 Crew is coming in hot! We have finally made it we are just a few short days away! Our new chapter is almost here! Are you guys ready? Packed? Bought your post op groceries? I'm on nights this weekend and for once not struggling to stay awake because I am beside myself with excitement! I am planning to pack us on Monday. We check in Tuesday morning and our surgeries are an hour apart. I cannot believe it is FINALLY almost here!
    Monday 7/8-

    • [mention=364967]Midnightsun[/mention]
    • [mention=363885]jennj[/mention] (VSG)
    • [mention=363216]lynnielynnie[/mention]
    • [mention=366392]Teachergal82[/mention] (VSG)
    • [mention=359770]Pushycat[/mention]
    • [mention=363428]mjlopez913[/mention]
    • @jlw265
    Tuesday 7/9-
    • [mention=364746]Mom_of_Chaos[/mention] (VSG)
    • [mention=363706]MgbGirl[/mention]
    • [mention=366375]Kristin1972[/mention] (VSG)
    Wednesday 7/10-
    • [mention=365621]Cathyp[/mention]
    • [mention=363197]Nefelibata214[/mention]
    Thursday 7/11-
    • [mention=363049]KIA1988[/mention]
    Friday 7/12-
    • @Sglasco (RNY)


    I'm in August and even I am bursting from your excitement!!! So contagious! Thanks for the list btw, I saved it just in case!!!

    Good luck, safe surgery and speedy recovery!!![emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175]

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  10. Posted

    Welcome AnnieD78!!! We all know exactly how you feel!! It's tough to wrap your head around something so life-changing!! But, being on this forum and reading people's experiences and their journey is such a boost!!! I can honestly say that seeing their physical, emotional and even occasional spiritual transformations has helped me combat my anxiety especially the anxiety of going through ALL these and failing!!! [emoji25] What I have learned from the inspiring people here is that failure won't be an option when you follow all the directions given to work the tool of wls, work on believing you won't fail this time, be deeply open to exploring your relationship with food and combating old patterns. When/if we do this, that success will surely be ours! The low risk of the surgery versus the high benefits of weight loss and change definitely makes this a no brainer and that's why you have spent the energy needed to come this far.

    Having said that, I did have my own funerals like no man's business and Concluded July 1st. I needed that so I can come to peace with the eventual break up from "my habits"[emoji28][emoji28]. It's been only 4 days but I'm truly at peace, even calmer. Working on my head game (for me this is truly more important than food!). I have to come to terms with the possibility of not being morbidly obese. That for me is the true mind f@@k and the rooted cause self sabotage in the past!!!! NOT AGAIN!!

    There's a thread on here about working on your head for wls that was started by FluffyChix that I would recommend. I'm not very savvy with this site yet to post it but I hope you find it as helpful and beneficial like I have.

    Take care and our turn will come soon. Sending positive vibes your way. Happy Independence Day [emoji322][emoji323][emoji322][emoji323]....if you are American [emoji1]


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  11. Posted

    I should be hearing my date any day now, expecting an August one I’ve done everything required and had all the tests done. It’s been a 7 almost 8 month process for me. Trying to stay patient wish insurance didn’t take so long.
    I’ve lost 45 lbs on my own so far pre surgery can already feel a difference health wise so I’m excited for the future loss the surgery will give me. I started at 296. We own horses and I want to ride my horses again as my kids have grown up and are working on their careers so the horses aren’t getting road by them anymore. It’s my turn again and I’m so looking forward to it but gotta lose this weight first. Good luck to you and hopefully I’ll be posting my date real soon!!!
    🤞🤞🤞🤞

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  12. Posted

    Hola! I made it to the Loser's Bench!!! My bypass went smoothly.

    Recovery (so far) has been manageable, and I'm grateful for that. I have talked/ laughed with family and friends, walked my hospital wing twice, and am now sitting in a chair in a sunny spot of my room getting ready to read a book.

    I am taking it hour by hour, and the past few hours have been good to me. I hope all the other July Losers are having a good day too [emoji4]

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    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. Posted

    My situation is a bit unusual/unique. My surgeon in Mexico completely blotched my surgery in 30 minutes. My sleeve looks like an hourglass. I developed GERD, a hiatal hernia, and possible stomach ulcers (currently waiting on endoscopy to confirm).
    I have also become severely anemic — ferritin currently at 4.5, developed a thyroid problem, an autoimmunity disorder, and small Fiber neuropathy (the constant feeling of pins and needles in my feet — very painful).
    I will say however, that even though my surgery was not done correctly, I still made great contributions to my weight regain. When I became anemic (I found out after passing out at the wheel/got in an accident), (1) I developed a grazing eating style. I also (2) never had the time or the maturity to do the mental work required before surgery (decided and had the operation done in 2 weeks) — I mean we all wake up after surgery still obese. The surgery doesn’t fix anything long term unless we commit to using the honeymoon period it provides (window of opportunity when your tastebuds are in a way reset and food becomes a chore) to adopt healthy lifelong habits. Also psychologically (3) I made the decision that if I can’t eat as much as I want, at least I’ll eat what I want. (4) I’m also very bad when it comes to taking Vitamins and since my bloodwork is all messed up (as my doctor put it, I’m “nutritionally crippled”), (4) I have a biological tendency to go for carbs for immediate energy and (5) I barely exercise (just walk to the bus to go to work — averaging only 4,000 steps 5 days a week).
    Whichever surgery you choose, if you commit to change with the great help of your new powerful tool, I’m sure you will succeed. But, do you have any comorbidities? If you have GERD/acid reflux, I would definitely go with the RNY.
    What does your surgeon recommend?
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    Wow!! So impressed by your ability to staying so strong about what others would consider incredible odds!!! More power to you!! I bet you will be so much more successful this time around given your experience and positivity!
    I don't have GERD, I get heartburns occasionally depending on the type of food I eat. I'm borderline diabetic and my surgeon recommends the Sleeve so I'm going with it for now but making sure I do all my research for what's best for me. I endured 7 yrs of the lapband until I couldn't anymore. I'm hoping like you to use that experience to propel me to success with this surgery🤞🤞. I'm desperately doing as much head work I can do prior to surgery as this is most likely my worst issue.
    I've just seen so many revision stories (Sleeve to RNY) that it makes one pause and have second thoughts. But I've also seen such phenomenal sleeve success stories, I'm hoping to be one.
    I'll be watching out and cheering your journey and pray we August Peeps join the successes soon🤲🤲🤲[emoji120]

    Cheers[emoji7]


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  16. Posted

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! [emoji512] 20K steps? That's incredible! [emoji54] 8/16 will be here before you know it... My [revision] surgery date is to be determined August 1st, so I am anxious and excited too. Our stats are very similar, by the way. I was 193 lbs. the day I got sleeved. I wish you all the best! Please continue to keep us posted on your progress.
    Thank you so much for the well wishes!!!

    Why are you getting a revision if you don't mind me asking?? What did you think of the sleeve!! Such a hard choice truly! I go back and forth[emoji25]

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  18. Posted

    lmaoo I can see how you find it funny... or even crazy [emoji23]. The truth is I'm crazy and pills scare me. But you're right! I may be "fine" now but if i don't take care of my weight now Ill have other health problems later down the line. Ill keep this in mind!
    I HATE pills too!! Hate it which is ironic as I'm in the healthcare field[emoji57]
    I've spent inordinate amounts of time researching an all inclusive multivitamin!! Hours and hours of scouring the internet for what the best, least and chewable tabs I can find!!

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  19. Posted

    lol same, but last night I had a dream that has me a bit on edge and contemplating my decision.
    In my dream i just got out of surgery and I was lying on the bed still under anesthesia. The surgery went fine, no complications, and everything looked good, but I began having an out of body experience. I saw the surgeon and nurses prepare a to-go bag full of pills! I remember hearing "one Multivitamin, two Iron, two Vitamin d" and etc. as they added each one to the clear sandwich bag. I don't remember all the ones the listed but it was a lot. They also had a look of horror on their face and said something along the lines of idk how anyone could have this surgery and have to take this many pills a day for the rest of their life.
    I cant get the image out of my head of all those pills. it looked like there were about 50 of them in that bag. I barely want to take tylenol when i have a headache so i can see why this may scare me.
    Bwahahahahahaha [emoji28][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28], I'm on the floor!! MarvelGirl, that dream and your description was hilarious!! I guess our subconscious finds a way to let us know what our anxieties are.
    We then remind our subconscious mind of ALL the other pills and pain we'll endure for the rest of our lives if we remain obese and our subconscious comes to acceptance and peace. [emoji106]

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  20. Posted

    I know what you mean!! Concluded ALL food funerals June 30th! July 1st was my birthday and I started the day making it to a 5am spin class (not been since Feb[emoji57]), are the cleanest way possible (had a slice of birthday cake) and logged in 20K steps. Plan to keep it up till surgery day (🤞🤞).

    I suppose the fact that we can say "next month " makes it seem so close yet so far!![emoji28]

    Our turn is coming soon [emoji114][emoji114]

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  25. Posted

    Hello, Everyone.
    I've been following these boards and haven't been able to find an answer to the following: Why do some of us seem able to drink nearly normally very soon after surgery (days, even) and others cannot (or perhaps can never?). Does anyone know why such a large spectrum of experience regarding liquids?
    I was told in the hospital (and have read here) that liquids can't distend the pouch, so I'm not quite worried. But, I am perplexed.
    Thank you for sharing whatever you know.
    Cris

    Hello there, I'm thinking everyone's degree of inflammation is different. When some people get an injury, they swell at that site so badly that sometimes the inflammation is worse than the actual insult/injury and others, not as much. So depending on the amount of inflammation on the sleeved tummy, there's narrowing for some people and there's isn't an ease of passage of any type of food. Because others didn't swell, they seem to have an easier time eating during the immediate post OP. Hence the phrase "everyone is different". Has nothing to do with stretching, surgery, surgeon etc. Doesn't predict outcomes etc etc.
    Think of it like an allergic reaction, some people's immune system come our swinging and the swelling is scary! Some, not so much.

    I hope this helps🤷‍♀️

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