Beadingnurse
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About Beadingnurse
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Aspiring Evangelist
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About Me
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Gender
Female
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Interests
Beading (duh), quilting, bird watching, reading
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Occupation
Registered Nurse
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City
Austin
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State
Texas
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Zip Code
78749
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Sleeve Secret? What Do You Say?
Beadingnurse replied to carbgrl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am pretty slim now so I don't get the comments much anymore but when I do I just say that I am a "small eater". When I first had my surgery and obviously WASN'T a small eaters (ha), I said something similar to the other posters..."oh, I have been snacking all day...not really hungry" or "just getting over a bug and don't have much appetite." My co-workers don't know about my surgery and they do know that I have lost a lot of weight so they chalk up my smaller portions to my "diet". Good luck...it will get easier! -
100lbs Lost - First Major Goal!!
Beadingnurse replied to susnl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Not just yeah sleeve but "yeah you!!" It is a great tool but you have work it and clearly you have!! Congratulations on your fabulous results! :party4: -
Normal BMI and Doctor's goal!
Beadingnurse replied to Beadingnurse's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thanks everyone and I will have to post before/after photos. First have to take some "afters"!! -
running and high heels
Beadingnurse replied to yecats's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I don't think that I had worn a belt since I was in my 30's (I am 57 now) but just a couple of weeks ago I put on a pair of freaking size six pants (a milestone in itself!) with a belt and a tucked in blouse and went out with hubby to run errands. We almost immediately ran into a couple friends and I was bursting with pride at my new waistline! :shades_smile: Now I am ready to go on a shopping spree for belts! No more elastic waists and oversized sweaters! The high heels part has not really been a goal of mine. I am more of a flats or low heel kinds of girl but recently I was in the shoe store and saw the cutest pair of boots with serious heels and I thought...what the heck, try them on....you'd don't have to buy them. They looked so good and were really comfortable so of course I bought them. I have worn them two or three times now so it does have me thinking about looking at other high heels! Congratulations on your decision to have the surgery...you will love the results! -
I am doing the happy dance today because I finally hit a "normal" BMI today and met my physician's weight loss goal! :party4: My goal is about 10 lbs from here so I still have a little further to go. But....I feel amazing and look and feel better than I have in years. Last week was 6 months from surgery and it still seems like a miracle to me as the whole process has been so seamless. I am grateful every day that this weight loss surgery exists and that I was lucky enough to be able to have it. By the way....all of the clothes in my closet are now size 8 or size 6. Amazing!
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Not Feelin Great Today
Beadingnurse replied to immeagain's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First, call your doc and just let him/her know what you are feeling. I am not sure what is causing your queasy feeling but I would back off of soft foods for awhile and go back to a liquid diet Your diet progression is MUCH faster than mine and faster than what many people on the board report. I was on liquids for a full two weeks and I don't think added much beyond greek yogurt and a little cottage cheese even during the 3rd week...I still took mostly liquids then. You want to give your tummy plenty of time to heal before stressing it with too much solid food. Congratulations on your surgery and for doing so well! You will love your results! -
WhAt is the typical weight loss
Beadingnurse replied to St. Louis Sarah's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Sarah, Congratulations on your impending surgery! You will be delighted when you start seeing the new you emerge as you lose weight. But...the average weight loss is a very slippery number. My doctor said that "most" people lose and keep off about 75% of the amount they are overweight by. I see very different things on this board but I don't know if that is because the most successful people are posting here and others aren't. Spend a few hours reading the stories and you will see a lot of folks who lose 100% and then some of their goal weight so it is hard to know. The amount of weight loss also depends on several other things....how much was your starting weight, how closely do you adhere to your eating plan, how much exercise will you do. I started off about 200 lbs and the weight loss has been slower (generally) than folks who start off at a higher weight. Not sure but we may all end up with the same results though. My doctor's goal weight for me is 145 lbs and I am just a bit over a pound away from that. My personal goal is 135 lbs and I may or may not get there. I will still be thrilled if 145 is my final number as I feel better than I ever have in my life. I started off wearing size 18-20 and 2x's mostly. Now I am wearing size 6 and size 8 and I love going to the gym. Words I never thought I'd say! My advice is to focus on following your eating plan, increasing your exercise as you can and your body will work its way back down to a good weight for you! It is hard to not obsess over the numbers on the scales but trust in the process. Good luck! -
What 25lbs of regain really looks like
Beadingnurse replied to Tiffykins's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
That is a weight regain of the best kind! You look amazing and healthy and look how slender the rest of your body and face looks. Can't wait to see picture of the little one once she has made her grand entrance into the world. -
Happy 'sleeve' birthday to me
Beadingnurse replied to Tinky's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome! You will find that getting the sleeve was likely one of the best decisions of your life...it certainly has been for me. This forum is a great place to ask questions and get support. -
I love the spandex capris too...I bought 3 pair of them and I can't believe how tight they make my booty look! I've been running too but just on the treadmill at the gym. The marathons scare me but maybe I will add that soon. My last 2 pairs of pants I bought were a size 6 and I just can't believe that is a real number. I thought the first pair was a fluke (or vanity sizing) but maybe not!
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i wore a bikini top proudly
Beadingnurse replied to mina's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
OMG Mina you look fabulous! No wonder you want someone to take you picture every 10 minutes...you deserve it! :shades_smile: Congratulations and thanks for posting pictures! -
You know you lost weight when
Beadingnurse replied to Thomas CPA's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
When the size 8 jeans you took in the dressing room are TOO BIG! (happened yesterday!) OMG....I lived for the day when I could ask the sales woman to bring me a size 6. Which freaking fit and of course I bought! -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Beadingnurse replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just sleeved in April so am still in the losing phase and I sure hope that I don't gain ANYTHING back! My weight doesn't fluctuate much but then I have had a complete hysterectomy so I don't have the PMS edema that can add Water weight. Generally when the scale shows a drop it is maintained within a couple of ounces. I might go up 2 or 3 ounces but never anything big. I weight every morning despite some of my best intentions to go for awhile without weighing. I am going to be out of town this coming Fri, Sat and Sun and I am already fretting about not having my scale to weight on. I am addicted....