SIZE SEVEN
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btw - thanx 4 ur reply on the conditions of ur room - nice to know ur fan wasnt needed!
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Hi 7 - just read ur reply - long time - how r u doing these days? lost anymore or have u hit ur target? i havent been online to ANY site to post or catch up in over a year - i spent over a year in sth florida getting my mother back on track after my dad passed quite unexpectedly. I still intend on doing VGS - and was just wondering how ur doing with it. ttul! ron.
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Good Luck today...The next few weeks will be the toughest as you adjust to your "new life" but I can assure you, things get better every day! I am two months and two weeks from my surgery and feeling great! I am learning to eat new things and forget the old fried stuff (my sleeve doesn't like it therefore neither do I!). I am feeling better every day...Just remember, the first month will be the hardest...don't give up! Use this time to become a healthier eater and focus on your future! It's not easy the first month...your old self wants you to slip back into bad habits, but your "sleeve police" won't let you! Good luck today!!!! You're on your way to the rest of your great life!
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is this for seniors?
SIZE SEVEN replied to stoongal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my VSG surgery June 17th in Mexicali, Mexico (Dr. Aceves) and everything was every bit as nice and modern as a US hospital. Make sure to discuss your age with your doctor and be honest about all aches, pains, and problems. If the doc says it's ok at your age, then I would do it. Don't let people scare you into thinking all of Mexico is dangerous. The US has more murders, kidnappings, etc. each day than Mexico...(just watch our own news and that's enough to scare anybody). Be cautious anywhere you go but you will be safe and well cared for if your surgery is at Almater Hospital in Mexicali. Good luck and let us know when you have a surgery date. -
You go for it! There are so many small victories out there for us after surgery! Ride with the wind and have fun on your cruise! Sounds like a blast! Send us all pictures of you two on horseback!
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I am trying not to wash and blow dry every day...don't use any bands to tie your hair up...brush less often and shampoo with the Folicure...I found it at Sally's Beauty Supply. It smells pretty good and leaves your hair shiney. Try not to focus on the fact it's falling out...my hair always falls out more in the summer so I'm trying to remember that it comes back in the fall. I also take Biotin once a day.
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Folicure is a shampoo that helps keep your hair from falling out. I am being extra careful not to over wash and blow dry at this time. My hair looks a little thinner but I know it may be because I'm not getting enough protien in my diet. I hit a plateau now and then and the scale won't budge...I just make sure I stay under 800 calories and ramp up with a little exercise. I have four more months to make exercise a staple in my life and I'm doing in 5 minutes at a time. On another note: We are in Colorado for a week and went white Water rafting (something I would never have been able to do two months ago before my surgery!) and the guide said, "Here, you need a small/medium life jacket." I almost kissed him right then and there!!! The rafting was fun, but the guide's comment made my day!!! I also went horseback riding in the mountains and was able to get in the saddle by myself without a shove from the entire staff!!
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OK I think my fish is moving again! Thanks for the help! BTW, my friend Debbie looks gorgeous! She and her daughter are looking more like "sisters' everyday! The feeling of being "deprived" from the foods and the way we used to eat is being replaced with better habits. Both of us still do something wrong every now and then, but the "sleeve police" lets you know it! We are both taking Biotin and washing our hair with Folicure to prevent hair loss. Mine is falling out some, but it always does in the Summer. Anyone had luck using Biotin and Folicure? Any other suggestions?
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Sorry for not seeing your post before now! I imagine you've already been to Mexicali and back? I did take a small ($5) fan but I didn't need to use it. My room was quite cool and comfortable...the pain killers helped too! How are you doing? My friend Debbie looks great! We both have lost about 33 pounds in 2 months. I'm a solid size 12 now and losing about 1 pound a week.
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Well it's been two months since my surgery and I'm 33 pounds lighter. Bought a size 12 pair of pants and a "petite" large shirt from a REAL clothing store. The sales associate asked me what size I was looking for and I said, "I have no idea!" I'm losing about 1 solid pound a week now...not quite as fast as the first two weeks, but I am eating what ever I want only in small (very small) portions. I have aquired a taste for different foods and some of my old "comfort" foods are no longer appealing. I never thought that would happen! I never realized what a poor relationship I had with food and eating until after the surgery. I am on 1/4 the diabetes meds I used to take. My pancreas is producing better insulin and my blood sugars is rarely over 110 (fasting) in the morning. I'm not the same person any more and still trying to figure out who the new me is. That just comes with time. I am not used to looking so slim in clothes. I just gave away all my big clothes because they looked HUGE on me. This surgery is life changing in so many ways. PS: Can't make the ticker fish move...maybe next time!
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I need a good "routine" to get everything in on the same day...64oz of water, 70 grams of protien, meds, food....seems too much for my system. If I take metformin (for Type II Diabetes) and drink a protien shake shortly after that, I can't function for about 2 hours!. I don't know what reacts with what. Keeping 30 minutes in between eating and drinking is hard too. Does anyone have a "good routine" for getting everything in and products that help make this easier?
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Same thing happened to me! I am trying to put some variety into my limited diet selections and got a little too over zealous! I immediately went from a resting heart beat of 80 to a racing 125 in 5 minutes! It was so uncomfortable and scary feeling. I wrote Gaby at Dr. A's office. This is what she sent back in case this happens to you! (Note: she wrote back at 10PM...not that's service!) Re: NEW SYMPTOM-RAPID HEART BEAT Patients usually report a rapid heart beat when they are too full or feeling like something is stuck the sensation usually last 30 min. they report that if they drink Water the pain feels worse Drink and eat slowly (most patients report being able to eat only small quantities of food 2 or 4 oz ) Try to recognize the feeling of fullness. Then stop eating at once. Indications of fullness may be: A feeling of pressure or fullness in the center of your abdomen just below the rib cage. Never eat and drink at the same time: This can cause you a lot of pain. The reduced capacity of the stomach will no longer permit to take in both: liquid and food at the same time. It could be this....or it could be something else The doctor suggest you have a check up with your local doctor just to make sure everything is fine please keep us updated Gaby
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HI 7! read ur posts and was just wondering how ur doing?? I'm just in the phase of researching and 'thinking' about getting this done instead of the lapband - also - did u and your surgery buddy find the rooms at the hosp. comfortable?? I am hot natured and HAVE to have a great AC - I've heard they are alittle on the 'hot' side so I was wondering if I do this should I bring a fan - lol - ok - hope ur doing better and feeling even BETTER THAN THAT!
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