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My back fat is still present and accounted for 😡

My face is slimmer. I always lose in my face and boobs first.

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1 minute ago, Apple1 said:

My back fat is still present and accounted for 😡

My face is slimmer. I always lose in my face and boobs first.

I am so sorry i should have said my back fat ran away for a few days. My face is not as plump as it was but I'm happy we all are noticing differences in our body 😎

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2 hours ago, Sweet as peaches said:

I'm happy we all are noticing differences in our body

Me too!

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Problem. The hospital just called me and said that I have to get blood work done tomorrow, asap. When she called, at 6:30 by the way, I was out in the middle of town without a pen and she told me a list of tests I needed. However I don't think that I got the correct name for one of them. Here are the ones she said:
CBC
Complete Metabolic Panel
PTT
Then the one I'm confused about. I thought she said DISS, but I can't find anything. Can you guys provide any help?


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Maybe DIC? It came up on google as part of the metabolic panel.

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I couldn't find my list. But probably what Sweet said. I would think the hospital or lab would know what to draw for it.

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I am wide awake tonight and I have to get up early for work. I keep thinking of more stuff I need to get done before my dh and I head to Mexico on Sunday morning. I ordered a Ninja blender and some Vitamins this past Monday and they arrived today. I am hoping I can make some Protein Shakes that taste better then the ones I have tried thus far.

I hope everyone had a good day. Only three more days to go until surgery day!!

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Sure hope you got your sleep in @Apple1 I'm the opposite, I've been waking up at 5am wide awake this past week or so. Wish I would stop doing that. Surgery isn't even on my mind when I wake up. Ugh. Maybe it's subconsciously, I don't know.

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On Wed May 10 2017 at 10:29 PM, Sweet as peaches said:

You guys made my day i was feeling so happy that i forgot all about what i wrote. I won't let myself down. Thank you we are all in this together. May 15 here we come. Yes i will@Apple1!

I think it's easier leading up to the surgery to question what we are doing.. the last two days I've questioned is it selfish? It's a lot of money I have a family.. what am I putting myself through just to be slim? But what I've realised is as a mother and wife and a person I always put everyone else first. I have low self esteem and I realise this is why I'm questioning.. but it's okay to put ourselves first.. our health and to feel good.. so come Monday I will be on a flight as will you all having surgery.. because we are worth it 😁

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2 hours ago, Newme17 said:

Sure hope you got your sleep in @Apple1 I'm the opposite, I've been waking up at 5am wide awake this past week or so. Wish I would stop doing that. Surgery isn't even on my mind when I wake up. Ugh. Maybe it's subconsciously, I don't know.

It is probably subconsciously like you said. I am a little tired today but that could also be from lack of caffeine lol. I miss my coffee. I hope everyone has a Good Friday!!

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31 minutes ago, Caz73 said:

I think it's easier leading up to the surgery to question what we are doing.. the last two days I've questioned is it selfish? It's a lot of money I have a family.. what am I putting myself through just to be slim? But what I've realised is as a mother and wife and a person I always put everyone else first. I have low self esteem and I realise this is why I'm questioning.. but it's okay to put ourselves first.. our health and to feel good.. so come Monday I will be on a flight as will you all having surgery.. because we are worth it 😁

Are you having surgery in Mexico also? Can I ask who your surgeon is? Maybe I will see you there.

You are absolutely right. We are worth it!!

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34 minutes ago, Caz73 said:

I think it's easier leading up to the surgery to question what we are doing.. the last two days I've questioned is it selfish? It's a lot of money I have a family.. what am I putting myself through just to be slim? But what I've realised is as a mother and wife and a person I always put everyone else first. I have low self esteem and I realise this is why I'm questioning.. but it's okay to put ourselves first.. our health and to feel good.. so come Monday I will be on a flight as will you all having surgery.. because we are worth it 😁

I couldn't put it better myself @Caz73 we do need our lives back no turning back especially when have to complete this journey.

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2 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Are you having surgery in Mexico also? Can I ask who your surgeon is? Maybe I will see you there.

You are absolutely right. We are worth it!!

No I'm off to brussels fly Monday op Tuesday.. a lot of people go Mexico.. I'm going on my own quite nervous now..

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On 5/8/2017 at 0:29 PM, Caz73 said:

Hey everyone 😊😁not long now and I'm feeling a mixture of emotions as I'm sure u all are.. only my husband knows as my bmi is 33 and I know people wouldn't understand my decision.. anyone else in the same boat? Good luck everyone

I understand! :)

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On 5/8/2017 at 0:29 PM, Caz73 said:

Hey everyone 😊😁not long now and I'm feeling a mixture of emotions as I'm sure u all are.. only my husband knows as my bmi is 33 and I know people wouldn't understand my decision.. anyone else in the same boat? Good luck everyone

I understand! :)

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