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BryJohn

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stacy03    50

stacy03
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Does anyone know if St V mandates a sleep study?

I did not have a sleep study.

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zacben    10

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I could not find the new me either.

It is a private site so go and send a private message to Shelly Barnes asking her to join the group. You won't regret it.

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zacben    10

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Anyone from Indiana?

And how are you doing? Give me an update please?

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BryJohn    72

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And how are you doing? Give me an update please?

I'm doing great! Tomorrow ill be 3 weeks out from surgery. I'm down 26 lbs since surgery and 68 lbs down since January. I started out wearing a 3XL shirt and I'm already trying on XL shirts. They are still a little tight but in a month I think they will fit. How are you doing?

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newme-in13    37

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Sending good vibes and prayers to Stacy03! Good luck with your surgery today!

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newme-in13    37

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I finally have my date- August 2 @ 10am!! Yay!

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BryJohn    72

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I finally have my date- August 2 @ 10am!! Yay!

Good Luck!

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newme-in13    37

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Thanks!

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RogueX    0

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Just saw this was a blog looking for people from Indiana. I'm on day 12 post op. Had surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Kelly. At my worst I weighed 383, just before starting 3 week pre-op diet I was at 378. Left for Tijuana on the 3rd week of the diet at 365, evidently lost another 16lbs on the trip there and back. So I'm at 349 now. But that is what I weighed 4 days ago when I got home. For some reason that's got me worried. I don't expect to lose a pound a day, but I've lost nothing since getting home. I already can't stand all this crap I get to "eat" So I've been really just not eating much, just staying hydrated and having Protein Drinks. I've been having some emotional issues with all this as well. food and drink used to be all I enjoyed about life, it was the thing to do when I was bored or during my days off. "Eat, drink, and be merry" that was me... I've almost come to tears thinking that I've taken that away, it feels like there's a huge hole in my life. I'm so freakin bored. I've got 2 more weeks off of work with nothing to do but sit here and wonder if I've done the right thing or not. All of my support is hundreds of miles away, I moved to Indy in Jan 12 for a job. So, the only person/friend I've got to talk to is my favorite bartender at Wings. etc, but I can't go there! :angry: I don't know what else to do or say, I'm struggling in all ways...

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Hemlock99    6

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Just saw this was a blog looking for people from Indiana. I'm on day 12 post op. Had surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Kelly. At my worst I weighed 383' date=' just before starting 3 week pre-op diet I was at 378. Left for Tijuana on the 3rd week of the diet at 365, evidently lost another 16lbs on the trip there and back. So I'm at 349 now. But that is what I weighed 4 days ago when I got home. For some reason that's got me worried. I don't expect to lose a pound a day, but I've lost nothing since getting home. I already can't stand all this crap I get to "eat" So I've been really just not eating much, just staying hydrated and having Protein drinks. I've been having some emotional issues with all this as well. food and drink used to be all I enjoyed about life, it was the thing to do when I was bored or during my days off. "Eat, drink, and be merry" that was me... I've almost come to tears thinking that I've taken that away, it feels like there's a huge hole in my life. I'm so freakin bored. I've got 2 more weeks off of work with nothing to do but sit here and wonder if I've done the right thing or not. All of my support is hundreds of miles away, I moved to Indy in Jan 12 for a job. So, the only person/friend I've got to talk to is my favorite bartender at Wings. etc, but I can't go there! :angry: I don't know what else to do or say, I'm struggling in all ways...[/quote']

Hi, welcome!!! It's a huge emotional process!!! I completely suggest going to support groups, anywhere, everywhere. LOL but seriously, they help!!! IU Health has great mentor groups so does St Vincent. Their groups and times are posted on their websites.

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Cyber mom    4

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RogueX hang in there! I know the food is awful the first few weeks but you must eat. I too struggled with food being my friend. My surgery was May 22. Find some good books to read. Write a blog about your journey. Have a movie or tv show marathon. This surgery is worth it. I have lost 45lbs. Getting past the first month was the hardest for me. It gets easier every day. Just hang in there life gets better every day!

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lizv123    389

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RogueX, where in Indiana are you? And don't be scared, everybody at one time has experienced "buyer's remorse." You're not alone :)

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RogueX    0

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Thank you guys. It's really hard to stay positive right now. I feel like there's absolutely nothing I can do. Liz, I'm in Indianapolis on the south side, between UI and Beech Grove area.

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