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debsta816    10

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My husband found this group for me and I'm happy. He's super supportive and proud of me. I was sleeved in El Paso, TX on 12/8/14. I have all the prerecs: type ll diabetes, hypertension, BMI of 52. I have sleep apnea with Cpap and oxygen, back pain and knee pain and PTSD from my last boss who made it her mission to see that I was harassed until I had to take early retirement. I'm on disability now. I am having the ohardest time getting the exercise I need. I need to pull myself together and DO THIS. I have the food and

Water thing going now with very little problem. 4 weeks and three day post op. I'm looking forward learning from everyone. If I get something good I'll put it out here. Best wishes for us all. We have so much in common.

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karen4life    13

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I'm a RN in Philadelphia. Hopefully will be sleeved March or april. Paperwork going in to insurance. Yahoo. Cant wait to transform this journey into my journey.

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defibvt    348

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Nurse here, work nights in an ICU. Getting sleeved March 2 in Mexico, because my 'wonderful' insurance wont cover it.

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gumbi    9

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Hey everyone! I'm a nurse in Northern CA, for 30 years. I do procedural sedation for outpatient procedures. My surgery date is 2/25, I'm so excited, can't wait.... I've been on hold for surgery to get sleep apnea under control, and finally on BiPAP/AVAPS. I've always been overweight and healthy, but in my 50s starting to have more health issues related to the weight, sleep apnea, Higher BP, higher cholesterol. I'm determined to get this under control and feel good again. I'm so sick of collapsing in exhaustion after work. There is more to life than that!

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ab123.    90

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Retired RN (2011) From Louisiana. Hoping to be Sleeved by the end of March. Should be submitting for approval in the next 3 weeks.

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defibvt    348

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Good luck @@lynneanne

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NurseTammy    8

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Hi Jana,

I'm. Rn I currently live in nc I was sleeved july 28th and I lost 80lbs. I walk, do yoga and eat well. I'm very happy to answer any pre post op questions.

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Alesha34    4

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I am a 34 yo labor and delivery nurse and mother of 3. Glad to find this group! I was sleeved on 12/30/14 my SW was 255.8 and I am currently 230.8. I have been going through a stall for the past 8 days so that has been very frustrating. Only thing I have had problems with since surgery is on the days I work, getting in all my Protein and Water. Especially on a very busy day. Which have been a lot lately!

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dsmith_rn    186

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Don't stress over stalls, they are part of the process. It's your body's way of trying to set a new setpoint, according to my surgeon. I've had stalls that lasted SIX WEEKS! Point is, I stuck to my program and at 10 months out I'm just 10 lb away from goal. I haven't felt this good in years! Stalls happen, just recognize it's a normal part of the process and don't let it discourage you. You'll get there if you stick to your program! :)

Congratulations on making a decision to better your life!

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Graciesmom04    184

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Hi. I've been an RN for the last 23 years, currently been in school nursing/community health nursing the last 9.5 yrs. I just had my sleeve done 1/28/15. I'm also in a stall, which I know is lack of Protein and Water but am really pushing to work on this. I get full so fast, that nothing really sounds good and I end up forcing myself to eat/drink. I started at 273 in Nov at consult, to 242.8 this morning. The stalls are certainly frustrating, but I know i'm losing inches during them as well. It's a slower process than I thought it would be, but still glad I had it done.

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artblitz    21

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I am off to the OR at 2:30 today. I am both excited and scared, even though I am a nurse. I know this is not the "be all-end all" of soultions. I will have to WORK and work hard the strict and rigid plan I they have placed me on. I am ready. I am ready to be normal weighted and not have my weight be what holds me back.

Check in with you all, later in the weekend.

Helen

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

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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. 💜

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