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Hey there. Good to hear from you. Sounds like your doing great. 30 bux a month for curves huh. I had thought about joining curves too there's one not to far from my house. Well keep up the good work and keep me posted.

I felt a little sore in the tummy muscles only for about 4 days. My back hurt if I sat to long. The gas went away the more I walked. Bending was uncomfortable for about 2.5 weeks. I stopped taking my meds after about 4 days unless I over did myself. You get your rest and take it easy girl don't push yourself to much.

Take care, Teresa

The gas gets better I promise. I'm on pureed foods and some soft foods. I am never hungry, ever. I have to set my a clock to remind myself to eat every 3 hours. I've lost 23 lbs since the day of surgery, 33 since pre-op diet and 53 since the start of this journey. I feel really good. Have great energy most of the time. Scars are healed, just look like little cat scratches. I tend to over do myself because I feel good, I have to keep reminding myself the I'm only less then a month out. I'm glad you're feeling better. Each day gets easier. Keep walking and the gas will be gone before you know it.

Teresa

Hello, I'm glad your doing better now and at home recovering. I'm sorry that you had that experience during your surgery and afterward. It sounds like your feeling a little better. Stay on top of those meds take them every four hours like it says to miss a dose or you'll feel it. It will get better each day and before you know it you'll be a whole new you. Take of yourself and keep in touch. Teresa

Hey there Laurie. I'm not sure what time your surgery is set for today. I want to send my thoughts and prayers with you. Let me know how your doing when you feel up to it. Welcome to the loser's bench.

Teresa

Hello. Good to hear from you. You go girl 2lbs a day huh, that fabulous! Enjoy that 4oz of meat and veggies while you can. Wow can you believe how close you are getting to your date. I remember talking about being in the 6mo diet phase. Time sure has flown. Keep up the good work. I'm not feeling to tired anymore. I actually feel pretty darn good. I stalled for a couple of days but now I'm down 14lbs. So, so far so good. I go in for my 2wk appt on the 18th. So we'll see how it all goes from there. Talk to ya soon. Teresa

Hi there, thanks for checking on me that's so thoughtful of you. I'm doing really well. Everything is going down just fine and staying down. I can't take much before I feel full though. I have notice each day it takes a little more to fill me up. I have lost 12 lbs since the day of surgery and 44 since I started all of this almost a year ago. Get a little tired at times but that's expected this early out.

How are you? Any new happenings for you going on? Getting closer to surgery day. Keep me posted.

Teresa

Oh my goodness I am so excited for you, you finally got your date. only 20 days and those days will fly by.

My surgery went well and my recovery is also going well. Everything in going in and staying down. I'm the full liquid diet until my post op appt on the 18th.

The biggest thing that hurt was the gas when I woke up and I had a drain in which wasn't really painful but uncomfortable. They sent me home yesterday and so far so good.

Well congrats on your date and will talk to you soon.

Teresa

Hi there nice to hear from you. I hope all went well with the lab results.

My surgery went well. The pain from the gas was almost unbearable when I woke up but got through it. The next day was much easier as are all the days that have followed.

Everything is going down and staying down pretty good.

You take care of yourself and keep in touch.

Teresa

Hi there,. Thanks for thinking of me. I did horrible on the liquid diet. It sucked for me. I fought head hunger the whole time. I was supposed to do the week just before the surgery with 4 shakes a day and all the cucumber I'd like. But never really lost weight. So I was supposed to be 254 by now but am 265. So let's just pray I did good enough. I'll let you know how it all turns out.

How are you doing? Any news yet?

Hi there. I thought I'd stop by and check in on you. How is everything going for you and your band? Have you been able to stay away from the colds going around? So how many pounds have you lost to date? I am always so excited to hear about your progress. I hope all is well for you.

Well enjoy the nice weather we've been having and keep me posted on your journey. Take care

Teresa

Wow you are getting sooooo close. Hiatal hernia too huh. You should be hearing from them soon to get your date. How exciting!

Liquid diet is hard for me because I have a lot of head hunger, but I am beating it. I am frustrated though because so far I have only lost 4 lbs since I started down to 269. But I think that is due to weight lifting too. Next week I start on nothing but liquids so that should be interesting.

I am so stressed out right now because I have a cold. I am scheduled to see my pcp on Monday and hopefully he has a miracle cure so that I will be able to have my surgery as planed well wish me luck.

I am so excited for you. Take plenty of vitamins and stay away from sick people. Keep me posted.

Teresa

Hi there Laurie I was just wondering if you heard anything back from Alta Bates yet.

I started my 2 week diet today: I'm starving already lol. I'll get through this though I have to.

Well let me know how everything is going for you, talk soon.

Teresa

Hiya Laurie, it is no problem at all. I am waiting right along with you. I know what it's like to hurry up and wait. It's nerve racking. I just thought it'd be a little easier for you to kinda know what to expect. I am so glad that Terry did that for me too. It is very important that we are here for each other. I know we have our family and friends as support but there's nothing like having someone who is actually going through it at the same center to be by your side.

Let me know when you hear something.

Teresa

I saw the dr for my first consultation on 12/22 then had to wait thru the holidays and had my tests scheduled for 1/16. So you shouldn't have to wait to long since you have no holidays to hold them up. You'll probably hear from them in the beginning of next week then have the tests done soon after that. I waited a week after the tests before I heard anything back from the office. But I know tquad64 said she had it all over and done within a few days. So It definitely won't be to long. Wow it's coming up. Hooray. Hang in there you'll be there before you know it. Teresa

Hi there. Just checking in to see how your visit went today. Hope all is well, keep me posted. Teresa

Hello I just wanted to check and let you know that today I got the call. I will have my surgery on March 3rd I am so excited. I'll keep you posted on the details I know that you are right behind me in the process. Take care. Teresa

Hiya Terry, I just wanted to let you know that you were right, DeAngela from Dr. U's office called and gave me a surgery date of March 3. I am so excited. She said she will call me back to schedule my pre-op appointments with me. So here I go, I'm getting closer. I still haven't lost my recommended weight loss of 25 lbs. I just can't stay focussed and stick to the diet. Ok talk soon. take care Teresa

Hi there. Just wanted to let ya know that I got insurance approval and am now just waiting for the surgeons office to call and set a date. Apparently I have a Hiatal Hernia and they will repair that when they do the lap rny. Let ya know when I get the date.

How are things coming along for you?

Hi there. Hope all is well in our neck of the woods. How's that tooth doing? How's that fill doing for you?

I heard from Hills Physicians today. They said that I was approved for everything the doctor requested which was lap rny and the hiatal hernia. Hiatal Hernia? I didn't even know I had a hiatal hernia. So any way I guess now I just wait for the surgeons office to call and schedule my date. Woohoo.

I'm glad the fills and restriction are good for you. I am sorry about the root canal. I know how you feel I've had a couple myself. For me the first day was the worst and I think my jaw hurt more than the tooth. It'll be sensitive for a few days maybe a week. Then you'll be as good as new.

I am excited but nervous about getting the call. I'm not sure what I'll do when it happens. Right now I'm in that preparation stage. You know still not a complete reality. Then when they call me I'm gonna be like "yikes". But yikes in a good way (I guess).

Take care of that tooth and yourself. Talk soon. Teresa

Hi There Terry.

I just called the center to see what the next steps were and she said they'd call me regarding the results. I asked if any results had come in yet and she said "no". Soooo I guess the holiday kinda set them back a little and maybe the type of tests I had done also. I hope this happens quickly. I am so ready to have the surgery done and out of the way so I can start my new life. I just feel that I have been waiting for a year now. Making changes but still waiting.

I am so excited for you and your weight loss. You are doing a great job. How's the hunger? How is the fill doing for you?

Well I'll let you know as soon as I hear something from the center. Teresa

Hiya Terry. How'd your visit with Dr Kim go? So tell me how much have you lost? Sounds like your doing well with the amount of sizes you've gone down, You go girl! I'm so happy for you.

I had EGD and ultrasound done on the 16th I was so dreading the EGD but it was a piece of cake. So now I'm just waiting for the office to call with results or appointment to see Dr. U. Hopefully it goes by quickly I am ready now. I'll keep you posted. You do the same. Hope all is well. Teresa

I saw Dr Upadhyay. Happy birthday to you also. I did the ultrasound and EGD on Friday. Of course the ultrasound was easy but I was so afraid of the EGD (done for rny) but it was a piece of cake. I'm so glad that is over. Now I guess I just wait for results and to be scheduled to see the Dr again. The last time I asked they said that I'm looking at surgery possibly February or early March. Wow it's getting close quick. And your right behind me. woohoo.

Hi there. I am excited to be getting closer kinda scared though. The 28th is my 40th birthday. Which doctor are you scheduled to see?