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Ballermom    803

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Yes, I was able to work full days with no problems. I'm a middle school teacher so I was able to sit and take breaks throughout the day. I haven't taken a sick days yet.....things have been good!

Amazing and you all are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work.

congrats to all.

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Mrsdw206    40

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Amazing and you all are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work.

congrats to all.

Thank you. Have you been sleeved yet?

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Ballermom    803

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Thank you. Have you been sleeved yet?

Hi,

I hope to be sleeved in March. I am in a six month program but it will take at least 10 months.

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HeadMistress    35

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Hey ladies' date=' I'm a African American woman from Miami!!! I will be sleeved next week!!! 12/12/12 I'm very excited and I can't wait to share my results!!![/quote']

Hello excellent I start pre op on 12/14 surgery on the 28th

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mylastchance21    82

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Hello Everyone!!

As a lot of people have did, I have been lurking on the boards for a while. I actually read every post in this thread, trying to absorb and soak up any helpful information I could. I will be attending the informational session tonight at the bariatric center here in Savannah, Ga. I have already spoken to my PCP and I have the guidelines required by my insurance company. I am just so nervous it's unbelievable and I don't even have a surgery date yet! I have been praying and asking God for guidance with my decision. I will be 30 years old next November and I just refuse to be in the same health I'm in now. I feel blessed because I don't have any major health issues- HBP or Diabetes. I think my major concern is the actual surgery, loose skin and having to completely give up the food that our culture loves so much "soul food" I know that way of thinking is so backwards, me worrying about giving up food but I would be lying of I said I wasn't. I'm not too worried about Hair loss as I am natural and my hair is pretty thick. I have told two people, my boyfriend and my best friend- who are both very supportive and will be with me the day of surgery. At this time that's all I plan on telling because I refuse to deal with the negativity. My mother thinks I am fine just the way I am and that's fine but I don't feel the same way. I think my aha moment was when my boyfriend and myself went to a theme park and I had to get off the ride in front of everyone because the safety bar wouldn't clasp because of my thighs! Smh!!! I am at the heaviest I have ever been I guess I carry my weight kind of good cuz no one believes it when I tell them how much I weigh. I'm asking all if my sleeve sistas to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this life changing journey and I will do the same for you all. I will update you all after the informational session tonight

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icon23    273

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Hi All,

I have been reading more and more about Hair loss after WLS and it sounds pretty inevitable, but I also remember reading in this thread a lot of people who didn't (or haven't yet) experienced hair loss. It's my understanding that the hair loss doesn't even usually start until 3-4 months after surgery but that it does grow back starting a couple of months later. Can people who have been sleeved at least 3-4 months please share their experiences with hair loss? I have locs and I'm just picturing losing clumps of them :(

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MrsDwD    12

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Released from my 2-night stay at the hospital this afternoon (sleeved Monday) and I am so glad to be back at home!! Woot Woot!

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allthatjazz4u    204

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Hello Everyone!!

As a lot of people have did' date=' I have been lurking on the boards for a while. I actually read every post in this thread, trying to absorb and soak up any helpful information I could. I will be attending the informational session tonight at the bariatric center here in Savannah, Ga. I have already spoken to my PCP and I have the guidelines required by my insurance company. I am just so nervous it's unbelievable and I don't even have a surgery date yet! I have been praying and asking God for guidance with my decision. I will be 30 years old next November and I just refuse to be in the same health I'm in now. I feel blessed because I don't have any major health issues- HBP or Diabetes. I think my major concern is the actual surgery, loose skin and having to completely give up the food that our culture loves so much "soul food" I know that way of thinking is so backwards, me worrying about giving up food but I would be lying of I said I wasn't. I'm not too worried about Hair loss as I am natural and my hair is pretty thick. I have told two people, my boyfriend and my best friend- who are both very supportive and will be with me the day of surgery. At this time that's all I plan on telling because I refuse to deal with the negativity. My mother thinks I am fine just the way I am and that's fine but I don't feel the same way. I think my aha moment was when my boyfriend and myself went to a theme park and I had to get off the ride in front of everyone because the safety bar wouldn't clasp because of my thighs! Smh!!! I am at the heaviest I have ever been I guess I carry my weight kind of good cuz no one believes it when I tell them how much I weigh. I'm asking all if my sleeve sistas to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this life changing journey and I will do the same for you all. I will update you all after the informational session tonight[/quote']

This is in fact a JOURNEY. Be informed and make sure you are willing to give up those things you struggle with. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago and I will DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT. I had a couple of co morbities in addition to the weight. My only regret is not doing this sooner. I will definitely keep you in my prayers as you embark on this LIFE CHANGING journey!

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Ballermom    803

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Released from my 2-night stay at the hospital this afternoon (sleeved Monday) and I am so glad to be back at home!! Woot Woot!

Congrats! Glad your are home.

Awesome.

Praying that you have a speedy recovery.

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MrsDwD    12

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Congrats! Glad your are home.

Awesome.

Praying that you have a speedy recovery.

Thank you lwatts7!!

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HeadMistress    35

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Hey guys ive been doing videos on you tube check them out of u want blaire1984

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Red_Charms09    102

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I have weight stalled have not lose any weight since surgery. I'm about to pull my hair out HELP

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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