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NtvTxn

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    NtvTxn got a reaction from dmpsam in Holy Restriction!   
    Pray that good restriction continues. At 3.5 years, I am still amazed at how good mine is, and I HOPE that it never changes!!! Congrats on your decision to become a loser!!!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from craven.jennah09 in The Official What You Will Need For Your Upcoming Weightloss Surgery Thread!   
    I didn't have one.

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    NtvTxn got a reaction from craven.jennah09 in The Official What You Will Need For Your Upcoming Weightloss Surgery Thread!   
    I took and did NOT use:
    Robe, gown, slippers
    I wore the hospital gown and the little socks
    with the non-slip things on the bottom the whole time
    I was there. They put them on you before surgery!
    A heating pad is the best pain reliever I think, pack one
    if you can! Have a travel pillow for the ride home, whether
    you are traveling by plane, train or automobile - you need one
    to have between you and the seatbelt and you need one in case
    you cough or sneeze, or heaven forbid LAUGH!! Forget
    make-up, but take Shampoo, blow dryer and all that good stuff.
    so you can feel good when you leave the hospital. I had my cell
    phone, but wouldn't have felt like or wanted a book or laptop.
    I wore home what I wore to the hospital - it was clean.
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from njgal in Sneezing followng eating?   
    My nose starts running like I've eaten something spicy!! It is sooooo weird, and especially strange when I DO eat something spicy, am I full or is it the salsa??!!! LOL
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from njgal in Sneezing followng eating?   
    My nose starts running like I've eaten something spicy!! It is sooooo weird, and especially strange when I DO eat something spicy, am I full or is it the salsa??!!! LOL
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from njgal in Sneezing followng eating?   
    My nose starts running like I've eaten something spicy!! It is sooooo weird, and especially strange when I DO eat something spicy, am I full or is it the salsa??!!! LOL
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from njgal in Sex after sleeve   
    We waited a week.......my husband was really careful, he was scared he'd hurt me. I had to say, that the second time, the largest incision did oooze a little, but no big deal. Don't strain, be careful and go for it. Like someone said earlier....the more weight that comes off, the better "it" gets!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from Jessalene in Truthful Regrets, Anyone?   
    Never, not one. Things will look up, I'm sure of it. It's like Christmas morning when you slip into a pair of jeans a size of two smaller. I went from wearing 18's and 20's to 4's and 6's. When I got to single digit sizes....my first pair of 8's.....I was practically orgasmic!!!!! There is nothing like it! You'll be thrilled, I wanted to go shout it to everybody else in The Gap!!! LoL
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from KathyG77* in How Easy Is It To Stretch Your Sleeve?   
    I would not increase my intake. Increase Protein and liquids, when I'd stall, I'd up my Protein to about 80 if possible, and I could get out of the lull.
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from njgal in NSV shout outs   
    Mine is gone too........my @ss is pretty much gone altogether, but I'm fine with it; it beats the alternative!!!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from princessao in Low Bmi'ers...how Long To Goal?   
    "ONLY" 15 lbs in a month??!!! You're kidding, right? OMG, that is fantastic. Chances are it will be much less than that from now on! Be thrilled with each and every pound you lose. Unlike 'before' - will this new tummy you have, every pound lost is lost forever. You didn't wake up fat one day, it happened over time, for me it happened over the course of 30 years, with me losing and re-gaining. On three different occasions I lost 50 lbs, only to put it back on, plus a few to boot!!! Do a happy dance, it's great progress.
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from princessao in Low Bmi'ers...how Long To Goal?   
    I reached MY goal in six months for a total loss of 83 lbs. At five to six months out I never went over 800 calories. Early on I got 400 - 550. Right after surgery, about 350 and that was not easy!! I felt great, my labs were good and nobody was concerned about the low caloric intake! I did not eat 'anything I wanted' - nothing sweet or fried passed my lips ever, when I was losing. I limited rice, Pasta and potatoes to near nothing. A TB of potatoes or rice, maybe and 1/8 of a cup of potatoes. A TB of veggies....I wanted to make sure I got my Protein in, I hated the shakes and Protein Shots. I started getting all 60 grams in with food at 2.5 months. I did not and do not "exercise". I know me, I know my attention span is short and I didn't want to become a exercise guru, lose the weight and then stop....only to risk regaining. I made lifestyle changes I knew I could live with forever. My BMI was just under 36 when I started, I lost 23 lbs prior to surgery. I've been maintaining for over two years now. NOW I eat anything I want, but when you aren't hungry, it's easier to resist when I need to and making good choices are easier now. It's a great tool, no regrets. Oh, I weigh EVERY morning....I log my food on line and I still weigh and/or measure my food when I'm home. My new life, it's habit now.....and it's fun!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from princessao in Low Bmi'ers...how Long To Goal?   
    I am 2 yrs 7 months out. I do not remember my average each month, but I reached my physician's goal in five months, and my goal (5 lbs less, for that 5 lb "pad") a month later. I continued to lose and started freaking out because I couldn't stop......a call to the doctor's office and I was able to put on the brakes and even gain about twelve lbs back. My very lowest was 18 lbs under his goal. I am now up to between 144 and 148 and have been maintaining for about 18 months. Since I'm never really hungry, it's easy. If I'm a couple of lbs up, then I just cut out a snack or two for a few days and it's gone again. I have to 'graze' to get in the calories I need to maintain, otherwise I could lose more. I initially wanted to lose 50 lbs, but it came off so easily, I knew I could reach his goal without any problem. About 85% of your tummy was removed, it's forced Portion Control. Every pound is a pound forever gone. Enjoy the ride, it's wild!!!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from McButterpants in Are you COLD?   
    Cold for 3.5 years now!!! Beats the heck out of being hot I guess!!! LoL
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    NtvTxn reacted to chefcoll in Are you COLD?   
    Usually i am "the hot one" and i do not mean looks -wise!! After my surgery 12/10/13, I have been FREEZING! I am typing this w/ gloves on! My surgeon said this was normal. Anyone else? Also, after many nights of going to bed w/ flannels, a hat and gloves, six blankets ( such a gorgeous site when you add in my C-Pap), my sister told me about something that has made me soooo happy! I am now the proud owner of a heated mattress pad! OMGAWD - what a difference! Run to the store now and get one if you too are cold!
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    NtvTxn reacted to gamergirl in Holy Restriction!   
    If I had to guess based on my experience? It's the chicken. 5 months out, my husband and I still have great restriction with chicken, as in almost too much. We can barely get in a few bites before---thunk! The moister it is, the more shredded it is, the better off we are with it, but it's really difficult for us.
    I think many people find one or two "thunkers" like that.
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    NtvTxn reacted to LynRN in Holy Restriction!   
    So I just had lunch, well I tried anyway. I literally had less than an ounce of chicken and maybe 5 well cooked green Beans and I'm stuffed and have the burps. I'm a little miffed because it was really yummy. I'm 5 weeks out today and this is the most restriction I've felt, so far. I've been able to consume 3 oz of food until now. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for the restriction as it is the reason why I had surgery. But an ounce of food is not going to put much of a dent in my Protein requirement. Well, I guess that's what Protein Shakes are for. What gives?
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from nsquared in Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...   
    Unfortunately our surgeons operate on our tummy and don't finish up with our head. I have been at goal for 3 years, maintaining for 2.5 years and STILL do NOT see myself like others do. I've been in size 4's and 6's for a few years now and I still will hold a pair of jeans up, fresh out of the dryer and think "NO DAMN WAY can I get my fat @$$ in these" and then I do.....I never have to lay down on the bed to button and zip them. I'm called skinny, tiny, thin and still, the fat girl inside giggles and wants to ask, "Are you talking to ME??" I don't know if it will ever change and I don't know if the fear of waking up 25 lbs heavier will ever go away. A doctor told me though "A little paranoia is good"
    It's nice being normal sized, even if we don't feel like it, we can look around and in our head, we know we aren't the biggest girl in the room. You are not alone, I think the head games are something we all struggle with. We are women, we critique ourselves and focus on the thing (s) that bother us. Others don't even notice and that's all we see. Take heart, you are more than likely the ONLY one seeing what you do!!!
    Good luck and happy Thanksgiving!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from nsquared in Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...   
    Unfortunately our surgeons operate on our tummy and don't finish up with our head. I have been at goal for 3 years, maintaining for 2.5 years and STILL do NOT see myself like others do. I've been in size 4's and 6's for a few years now and I still will hold a pair of jeans up, fresh out of the dryer and think "NO DAMN WAY can I get my fat @$$ in these" and then I do.....I never have to lay down on the bed to button and zip them. I'm called skinny, tiny, thin and still, the fat girl inside giggles and wants to ask, "Are you talking to ME??" I don't know if it will ever change and I don't know if the fear of waking up 25 lbs heavier will ever go away. A doctor told me though "A little paranoia is good"
    It's nice being normal sized, even if we don't feel like it, we can look around and in our head, we know we aren't the biggest girl in the room. You are not alone, I think the head games are something we all struggle with. We are women, we critique ourselves and focus on the thing (s) that bother us. Others don't even notice and that's all we see. Take heart, you are more than likely the ONLY one seeing what you do!!!
    Good luck and happy Thanksgiving!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from M2G in Attention Veteran Sleevers!   
    Hey there! I am 3.5 years out and believe it or not, I do not find it challenging, at least not yet. I still try and under eat my sleeve, meaning, I know how much it can hold and I TRY and eat a little less. If I ever feel full, it's too late, I'm miserable. I have not gained any weight back, my doctor's goal was 150, I wanted to be at 145 so I could have that 5 lb "pad". I feel good and find it easy to bounce DAILY between 142 and 145.5.
    I am still doing what I started doing in the beginning....I weigh every morning, it's a control issue, I'm sure. I am finally in control, food is not. I weigh and/or measure my food when I'm at home. I log it all on my fitness pal and last but not least, I attend support group meetings. All of this is my new life, as natural to me as breathing. I know there is no end date, this is forever and I had to incorporate things into my life that I could/would do forever.
    As far as eating smaller portions, I cannot eat more than a cup of food at one sitting, actually, I cannot eat a full cup, probably 2/3 - 3/4 cup, depending on what I'm eating. At 3.5 years out, I can eat a LOT more than I could in the beginning, so making choices and keeping track of my calories is imperative, I cannot become complacent.
    Good luck to you, you won't believe what your life is like on your one year anniversary!!!
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    NtvTxn reacted to Georgia in Attention Veteran Sleevers!   
    Yes, it is definitely harder the farther out you are unless you figure out a good maintenance plan and stick to it because it does become easier to eat more foods and lots of "sliders." If you stick to basics, track your food/calories and exercise you will be fine. My sleeve is still really tight if I eat correctly!!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from M2G in Attention Veteran Sleevers!   
    Hey there! I am 3.5 years out and believe it or not, I do not find it challenging, at least not yet. I still try and under eat my sleeve, meaning, I know how much it can hold and I TRY and eat a little less. If I ever feel full, it's too late, I'm miserable. I have not gained any weight back, my doctor's goal was 150, I wanted to be at 145 so I could have that 5 lb "pad". I feel good and find it easy to bounce DAILY between 142 and 145.5.
    I am still doing what I started doing in the beginning....I weigh every morning, it's a control issue, I'm sure. I am finally in control, food is not. I weigh and/or measure my food when I'm at home. I log it all on my fitness pal and last but not least, I attend support group meetings. All of this is my new life, as natural to me as breathing. I know there is no end date, this is forever and I had to incorporate things into my life that I could/would do forever.
    As far as eating smaller portions, I cannot eat more than a cup of food at one sitting, actually, I cannot eat a full cup, probably 2/3 - 3/4 cup, depending on what I'm eating. At 3.5 years out, I can eat a LOT more than I could in the beginning, so making choices and keeping track of my calories is imperative, I cannot become complacent.
    Good luck to you, you won't believe what your life is like on your one year anniversary!!!
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    NtvTxn got a reaction from M2G in Attention Veteran Sleevers!   
    Hey there! I am 3.5 years out and believe it or not, I do not find it challenging, at least not yet. I still try and under eat my sleeve, meaning, I know how much it can hold and I TRY and eat a little less. If I ever feel full, it's too late, I'm miserable. I have not gained any weight back, my doctor's goal was 150, I wanted to be at 145 so I could have that 5 lb "pad". I feel good and find it easy to bounce DAILY between 142 and 145.5.
    I am still doing what I started doing in the beginning....I weigh every morning, it's a control issue, I'm sure. I am finally in control, food is not. I weigh and/or measure my food when I'm at home. I log it all on my fitness pal and last but not least, I attend support group meetings. All of this is my new life, as natural to me as breathing. I know there is no end date, this is forever and I had to incorporate things into my life that I could/would do forever.
    As far as eating smaller portions, I cannot eat more than a cup of food at one sitting, actually, I cannot eat a full cup, probably 2/3 - 3/4 cup, depending on what I'm eating. At 3.5 years out, I can eat a LOT more than I could in the beginning, so making choices and keeping track of my calories is imperative, I cannot become complacent.
    Good luck to you, you won't believe what your life is like on your one year anniversary!!!
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    NtvTxn reacted to kyllfalcon in My surgeon   
    Is there anything prettier than a woman's collarbone? Congratulations!
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    NtvTxn reacted to Georgia in Attention Veteran Sleevers!   
    I, too, am 3 1/2 years out. Lost 100 pounds in first 8 mos. and didn't develop a really good maintenance plan so over the next year and half gained about 27 pounds eating too many sliders and not being consistent.
    I finally, through 5:2 lifestyle, found a permanent maintenance plan that works for me and dropped the weight and an additional 9 lbs so far. One-2 lbs to go to final bounce ill be happy with. Feel great and sleeve is still very restrictive IF used correctly and your follow your program.
    Just go into it with the mindset that this is a Tool and not a magic bullet. It is work and will take determination. I have never been more pleased than when I get dressed in the morning and it's a size 4/6 and not 20/22! PLUS, no meds, no cpap, BMI of 22!

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