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newlife27    323

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I was wondering how things were going wit my sis and bros who have been sleeved the good the bad the ugly hair.loss loose skin and all that i am aa and praying my insurance approves me i have done most of my requirements i just have my psych eval and sleep study left and then the waiting game for approval and surg date. ..any responses would be great:))

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Hey Lady! I was sleeved on May 1st so far so good I don't have any complaints. At this point I have no regrets. I am a little sore around the bigger incision but that's the brunt of it. I think the worst of it all to me is the liquid diet.< /p>

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newlife27    323

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Hey Lady! I was sleeved on May 1st so far so good I don't have any complaints. At this point I have no regrets. I am a little sore around the bigger incision but that's the brunt of it. I think the worst of it all to me is the liquid diet.< /div>

Yea that liquid diet is slightly a concern for me im worried a lil i have will power but sometimes i get a lil weak im wondering about Hair loss and loose skin i hope i snap bk.lol i been thinking reading and reading hoping this is a great choice but i know im doing right:) congrats and jeep me posted

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BuriedBombshell    63

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Hey Lady! I was sleeved on May 1st so far so good I don't have any complaints. At this point I have no regrets. I am a little sore around the bigger incision but that's the brunt of it. I think the worst of it all to me is the liquid diet.< /div>

Ugh! That's the absolute worse part. Well, the preop diet is the WORST. It gets SOOOOO much better though!

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lakobe00    63

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I was wondering how things were going wit my sis and bros who have been sleeved the good the bad the ugly hair.loss loose skin and all that i am aa and praying my insurance approves me i have done most of my requirements i just have my psych eval and sleep study left and then the waiting game for approval and surg date. ..any responses would be great:))

Make sure you have everything you need on hand after surgery, Soup, Jello, crystal light, Protein, milk. I had Surgery Dec 10 no pain meds. I was a little nauseated after Surgery but that my only complaint.

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newlife27    323

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Make sure you have everything you need on hand after surgery' date=' Soup, Jello, crystal light, Protein, milk. I had Surgery Dec 10 no pain meds. I was a little nauseated after Surgery but that my only complaint.[/quote']

Wow...no pain meds that's great!!! I hate feeling nauseous but i can for the end results How much weight have u lost so far?

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BuriedBombshell    63

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Wow...no pain meds that's great!!! I hate feeling nauseous but i can for the end results How much weight have u lost so far?

Just to let you know...I read about LOTS of people who barely used their meds, then I needed mine for 12 days. Everyone is different. I had my gall bladder put at the same time and it was really bad, so that might have made a difference.

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lakobe00    63

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Wow...no pain meds that's great!!! I hate feeling nauseous but i can for the end results How much weight have u lost so far?

50lbs....I'm a slow loser but loving my results. I started at 238.. size 18 they were tight.....I'm wearing 12 their tight but a lot of 14 are too loose.

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newlife27    323

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Just to let you know...I read about LOTS of people who barely used their meds' date=' then I needed mine for 12 days. Everyone is different. I had my gall bladder put at the same time and it was really bad, so that might have made a difference.[/quote']

Ive been seeing that but knowing me ill need then i really hate taking meds i don't like how i feel afterwards but hey gotta do what u gotta do my doctor said i could possibly get my gall bladder out at the same time....i hope not how long have u been sleeved???

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newlife27    323

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50lbs....I'm a slow loser but loving my results. I started at 238.. size 18 they were tight.....I'm wearing 12 their tight but a lot of 14 are too loose.

Wow that is what's up!!!!!!! I weigh 277 @ 5'9 girl fast or slow i need this weight to come off lol but that is good im in a 22 and can fit some.20 blah lol

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Ive been seeing that but knowing me ill need then i really hate taking meds i don't like how i feel afterwards but hey gotta do what u gotta do my doctor said i could possibly get my gall bladder out at the same time....i hope not how long have u been sleeved???

A lot of people experience gallbladder issues after a substantial weightloss that is why some docs remove them right away while doing the surgery. I already had mine removed before I got the sleeve and trust me you would rather have them remove the gallbladder at the same time if you can. Gallbladder attack pain is NO JOKE I had it after my 2nd pregnancy and it was some of the worst pain I have ever felt WAY more than post op pain after having sleeve and way worse than my 3 c sections and thyroidectomy. Terrible I am telling you if he will take out your gallbladder you will save yourself another surgery after your sleeve if you have the problems many have with gallbladder after WLS

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BuriedBombshell    63

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Ive been seeing that but knowing me ill need then i really hate taking meds i don't like how i feel afterwards but hey gotta do what u gotta do my doctor said i could possibly get my gall bladder out at the same time....i hope not how long have u been sleeved???

I was sleeved 3/29/13

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newlife27    323

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A lot of people experience gallbladder issues after a substantial weightloss that is why some docs remove them right away while doing the surgery. I already had mine removed before I got the sleeve and trust me you would rather have them remove the gallbladder at the same time if you can. Gallbladder attack pain is NO JOKE I had it after my 2nd pregnancy and it was some of the worst pain I have ever felt WAY more than post op pain after having sleeve and way worse than my 3 c sections and thyroidectomy. Terrible I am telling you if he will take out your gallbladder you will save yourself another surgery after your sleeve if you have the problems many have with gallbladder after WLS

Omg :( wow well that's pain for real smh ok thanks for the info

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lakobe00    63

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Wow that is what's up!!!!!!! I weigh 277 @ 5'9 girl fast or slow i need this weight to come off lol but that is good im in a 22 and can fit some.20 blah lol

Its wasn't a walk in the pound but when you see the results its worth the minor discomfort. I had diet before but these results are amazing. I have always had good self esteem but its major now. The bomb.com

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newlife27    323

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Its wasn't a walk in the pound but when you see the results its worth the minor discomfort. I had diet before but these results are amazing. I have always had good self esteem but its major now. The bomb.com

Lol i can.imagine and i can't wait:))))))

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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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!

    • Alisa_S

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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.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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