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Was told not to lose weight or surgery would get denied.
Chiptress replied to Soon2bSleeved12/2019's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hahaha!!!! -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m still thinking about the crumbled turkey sausage that mr. Sean talked about 😂🤣😂 -
Somebody say real coffee?? I’m looking forward to that. I was told no caffeine. Does anyone know why not?
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Omg!!! 11 lbs in a week is wonderful!!!! You must be thrilled I know I would be! I’m 4 days out from surgery & I’m down 2.5 lbs & I’m thrilled about that. Now I just have to do that 50 more times & I’ll be happy !! 😆
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Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh what I wouldn’t do for crumbled turkey sausage!!! Oh... all that flavor! 4 days out & on full liquids. Oy vey! -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
Chiptress replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ty! I’ve had time to focus on all the positive & I’m thinking my surgeon probably did what was best for me. I do trust him. I was also upset because 12 hours out of surgery in my painkiller haze after asking multiple people which surgery I had... I finally found a nurse who told me that I had the sleeve. My surgeon apologized for that. He thought someone had told me. ❤️ -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
Chiptress replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
4 days post op & I’ve got my 1st weight loss.... 2.5 lbs!!! Ok body of mine.... let’s do this another 50 x !!!! -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
Chiptress replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi there! How are you doing & where are you in your recovery? -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!!You must be thrilled since there’s a substantial difference!!! Wonderful!!! I had the sleeve ... had wanted RNY but surgeon made an executive decision when he had me on the table to do the sleeve because of scar tissue. Glad to see that the sleeve is working out so well for you! Ps.... how do we post pics? I’m still learning this app!! -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best of luck to you!! I had my surgery Monday & honestly I don’t care what I’m sipping... water premier... it’s just what I have to do & id be fine with nothing. I have no appetite. However I’ve set my alarm for every 10 minutes & I just look at is as part of my recovery. I’m doing Enoxaparin shots in my stomach 2x a day to prevent clots. Keep us posted on your progress. Next time you contact us you’ll be on the losers bench!!! Yay!!!!! -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me three! Just got home from the hospital about 7 hrs ago & nursing my 1st premier plus water every 10 minutes -
Got my date!!! August 19th
Chiptress replied to TravMac's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love hearing about your mental strength & who you can really count on. I actually received more love & support than I thought I would. I’m the caretaker in my world & everyone has always depended on me. Feels nice to feel live & support! ❤️ -
Got my date!!! August 19th
Chiptress replied to TravMac's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am disappointed! The PA mentioned 1 week pre-op that because I had a c-section previously that they might have to do the sleeve. I feel like I was being set up to get something that wasn’t my 1st choice. Sure enough they spent 45 min on scar tissue & weren’t getting anywhere so decided to do sleeve . They felt it was a better option for me. I’m disappointed because I felt that RNY was the gold standard & higher weight loss. I’m 5’3 42 BMI with Co-morbidities. Anyone out there very happy with their sleeve surgery?? -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
Chiptress replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ty very much!! I’m so psyched to be on the other side of this. Sometimes when you’re waiting you feel as though it’s never going to happen -
Went in for RNY & came out with sleeve
Chiptress replied to Chiptress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It made me think twice but it would be upsetting if I felt he had other motives -
Any August 2019 people out there?
Chiptress replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there,! I had my surgery yesterday. I thought it was strange but they gave me blood thinners right before my surgery. I expected it afterwards . In any case.... Very best of luck to you! Keep us posted -
Got my date!!! August 19th
Chiptress replied to TravMac's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope all my surgery twins came out of their surgery with flying colors! I did really well but they ended up doing the sleeve instead of RNY. I’m very disappointed but I’ll deal with it tomorrow because I’ve exhausted!! -
should i intervene?
Chiptress replied to mousecat88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m still in hospital & on pain meds so I’m not super clear headed but..., I would definitely do or say something . There’s also a closed group on fb “transfer addiction after WLS”. I would give it some thought. Not sure which direction i would go in but I would do something to try & help., -
I’m really grateful for having found this group & all of you. You’re all mostly positive, encouraging & joyful. I belong to a few FB groups and Lordy.... some people are so darn judgmental. This weight loss surgery business is very serious & very real & I’m here because I’ve been beaten down physically, emotionally & mentally I certainly don’t need a bunch of shaming from others . I used to belong to WW “connect” app & they were all super positive & informative & encouraging as well. So ty so much everyone for being a supportive bunch. Unlike WW ... I’ve been unsuccessful in finding a face to face support group for WLS peeps. The one my hospital offers doesn’t even slightly cut it. Personally .... I do so much better in my life when I’m surrounded by like minded people that have similar goals & are striving to live their best lives. The surgical team at my hospital have encouraged me, when I’m ready, to help them with their group or start a new one. They’ll support it with the nutritionist, surgeon etc. In time. But today... I have all of you & I’m super grateful for that. The wealth of info that you provide, the positive feedback & sharing your experience, strength & hope is invaluable. ❤️ Joan
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Has anyone else felt this way?
Chiptress replied to Miss.ferby's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Welcome! My surgery is tomorrow morning! I went through so many ups & downs . I started researching as much as possible. If you go to the hospital you’re not signing your life away you’re gathering info. I was on a site yesterday & out of 800 something people almost all said that they’d do it again . Only regret was not doing it sooner!! -
Heaviest, and lightest. 14 months difference
Chiptress replied to RNY 2ND RODEO's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Awesome buddy!!!! You look handsome & healthy!!! -
Oy vey! Takes all kinds in this world. I got WLS shamed by a nurse during one of my pre-op appts. She couldn’t believe that insurance would pay for my surgery because I wasn’t as big as she thought I should be. Funny thing is.... I didn’t ask this boor for her opinion. Best of luck to you going forward. I’m in Ny too! Long Island
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Welcome to the group & to taking back your healthy life!
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8/19/19- the day that will change my life!
Chiptress replied to amylou327's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Me too! Tomorrow’s the day 8/19/19!! 1st day of the rest of our lives! Good luck to us all!!! ❤️