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My new sleeved life

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cdsjjotn    516

cdsjjotn
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HW 272

SW 252

CW 169

GW 150

I am 8 months post op and 19 pounds away from goal and a "normal" BMI.

I've been very excited lately with my changes and have been coming out socially more then ever. My life since the sleeve has been work, gym, walk and home. I would host dinner parties occasionally but only for close family and friends. I have recently been accepting invites to parties and outings because the shame is gone. I now can hold my head up and feel comfortable where ever I go. It really feels good to feel normal

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Cinnamon16    18

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You look amazing! I understand about the invites! I am so glad you are accepting and enjoying more.

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GeekyChicLa    15

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You look fantastic! I'm like you in that I've begun to shirk social activities. Before I gained all my weight, I was in several theater productions. I haven't auditioned for a play in over a year. I don't like to go out with my friends anymore because I'm tried of being the "fat girl" in the group.

I can't wait to be able to wear WHITE PANTS. And to cross my legs once again with be a victorious moment for me.

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cdsjjotn    516

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@@GeekyChicLa

Thank you. Did you have surgery yet? You will get there !!

Its really nice to be out socially now but now I have to be aware of temptation. One glass of wine and I'm looped , also have to walk away from the picking. It's very scary for me to think I can slip back into bad habits so easily . Good luck to you and hope you are back auditioning real soon !

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cdsjjotn    516

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@@Marisolhl

Determination!

Keeping busy, joined all sorts of classes at the gym and join all sorts of walks.

As far as diet , I still drink shakes and probably always will . And I track everything that goes into my mouth .

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sc101071    398

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My pre-op nutrition appt is tomorrow and I've grown so anxious. I needed to see this. Keep up the good work.

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tanktalken    46

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You've always been beautiful, but now your beautiful and woweeeee!! You look great. I go for mine on 7/25. reading your story gives me great hope. Nancy K.

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GeekyChicLa    15

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@@cdsjjotn Surgery is scheduled for August 23rd. And it can't get here soon enough!

You say you monitor everything - In removing the hunger hormone, is it difficult for you to make yourself eat? Are there any foods that you can't eat now? I've read some saying they can't tolerate spicy foods. That would suck for me, as I live in South Louisiana and spicy is all we know here. LOL

One glass and you're loopy? That will definitely be something I will have to adjust to.

I think what I'll miss most, is the ability to chug water! I start my mornings off by downing a bottle of room temp Water. Have you had any issues drinking enough fluids?

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cdsjjotn    516

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@@GeekyChicLa

Are you getting the sleeve also?

Monday-Friday I have my food pretty much prepared and on hand while I'm at work, I'm pretty much routine during the week. On the weekends there has been times when I forget to eat or have to remember to eat because I'm running around like a crazy person. I've learned to carry a Protein bar with me for those times. The only food that gave me trouble was beef and broccoli from a Chinese restaurant, I will never eat it again. I believe it was just too tuff and I didn't chew it well enough. I was in pain for a few hours even after it came back up. I have had no problem with spicy foods, I don't eat a lot of it but when I have there where no issues.

My advice on alcohol is to make that one drink last the evening. Just taking sips here and there it goes right to my head. I woke with one hangover since my surgery and it was not fun at all. That was on 2 and half glasses of wine.

I remember one of my first posts on this site was me asking how to get enough Water in each day when all I can do is sip sip sip. Someone told me to take a gulp , go ahead it won't hurt me. Sure enough it didn't hurt me lol and I was able to get my Water in for the day (I even drink throu a straw )

So a lot is trial and error, take a taste and see how you do. You will find what works and what doesn't. Also things are just very different now, things that I thought I were really going to miss or that I couldn't have anymore are really not a big deal, Food just doesn't excite me anymore, I much rather fix a huge meal for a lot of people and watch them enjoy it.

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GeekyChicLa    15

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@@cdsjjotn THANK YOU so much. That was very helpful. :) Yes, having the sleeve.

I can't believe how relieved I am to know that I SHOULD be able to drink Water normally after healing. YAY! It's the small things, isn't it? LOL I was like, "man...do I have to sip water/liquids for the rest of my life??" :D

Thanks for sharing.

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Dub    10,027

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You are doing super and looking great.

Awesome results.

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