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Any February 2014 Sleevers?

honeyg317

By honeyg317, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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SuperFab    689

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It is your gallbladder and it is going to only get worse. You really need to have it looked at soon.

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LindseyHeth    44

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It is your gallbladder and it is going to only get worse. You really need to have it looked at soon.

Thanks SuperFab. As a nurse I tend to talk my way out of diagnoses and think, "That's not me! I'm not part of the majority!" Lol! I know that's nonsense in this case because my symptoms were straight out of a med/surg assessment book! I've not had any pain since late last night. I have an appt with my surgeon on the 17th, but I may see her at work before then.

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SuperFab    689

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Thanks SuperFab. As a nurse I tend to talk my way out of diagnoses and think, "That's not me! I'm not part of the majority!" Lol! I know that's nonsense in this case because my symptoms were straight out of a med/surg assessment book! I've not had any pain since late last night. I have an appt with my surgeon on the 17th, but I may see her at work before then.

Since it comes and goes it's easy to think "well, was that really as bad as I thought it was?" And then we let it go. Until the next time. And then it gradually gets worse until you're up all night curled into a ball popping Vicodin like Pez candies. Don't let it get outta hand because it can really cause a significant amount of pain.

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katt1584    46

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UPDATES! how many weeks out, how many pounds lost!?

I'm 17 weeks out

67 pounds lost

Weight loss has really slowed for me...but I am not gaining! How's everyone doing?

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Darianna75    131

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16 weeks out tomorrow .. Done 81lbs total (62 since surgery)

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Sarahjane79    397

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16 weeks out yesterday and down 79 lbs! Wooo! So excited and happy.

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HumanMerelyBeing    287

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Hi everybody. I had surgery on Feb 4th. I also have had several weeks of 1 lb weight loss recently. It's almost as if my body knows that I am hovering right over 200 and just doesn't want to flip over into the 100's. How does it know?????

Also, my hair loss has definitely picked up. I was thinking of having a consult with my hair dresser to discuss options for extensions (for volume not length).

Overall, I'm so pleased though. I was 283 last July on my first visit with the surgeon and 270 going into the pre-op diet. So down 80 lbs since last July - I'll take it!

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Jencovi    261

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I too have hit a stall. I can't break into the 170s. I am stuck at 181-182. I'm just keeping the scale packed away. I eat well and workout and chase baby girl around. I figure there's not much else I can do. Saw the surgeon Friday and he was happy with my progress. So I guess I have to be patient and content for now.

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2sissy    9

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I'm 12 weeks out down 35lbs.

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skennedy1012    26

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16 weeks 84lbs. Hoping to hit 90 by Monday for my f/u with my dr. Everyone is doing so great!

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Sarahjane79    397

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So I took my 16 week pics tonight. I'm pretty proud of myself. 314 lbs in the dark purple. 235 lbs tonight in the mint green. So happy. ♡

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AmyV    82

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15 weeks, 48 lbs. In a terrible stall. Trying to stay focused.

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Darianna75    131

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If anyone was considering having some alcohol.. Don't !! I went up a pound this week :( back on the sober wagon for me !!

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SuperFab    689

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16 weeks out. Down 67 pounds :)

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