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hope4momof4    162

hope4momof4
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2 hours ago, ASHLEIGH77 said:

mel,

I am scheduled for ESG Wednesday in 1 week!!

Can't wait!!

ash

Best of luck Ashleigh! The actual procedure ,at least for me, was not difficult or very painful at all. My biggest challenge was working through the head hunger after my procedure. You feel the restriction and I still can’t overeat (I’m over 6 week’s post op) but it takes discipline not to go back to old habits. I read a post the other day that summed this up nicely, can they also do a procedure on my brain as well, lol.

However, you sound like you are in the right place mentally which is what will help you succeed. This procedure will open doors for you but you have to make the choice to go in.

Best of luck and please keep us posted. We are all here for you and are rooting for you!!

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hope4momof4    162

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7 hours ago, Melesg said:

You are doing wonderful and I'm very proud of you. I honestly think the slower pace of weightloss has allowed me to learn the lessons that I need to keep moving forward. The trial and error of seeing how much you can eat and lose weight is important. The stalls have also taught me the importance of both consistency and the need to be forever changing what you do. Changing the exercise, adding Protein, drinking more Water, curbing the snacking and admitting when I wander off track are important things to learn and implement. As much as overnight weightloss would be awesome, it would not change your thoughts and mind set.

Surrender to the reeducation and be as patient as you can - it's worth it!

Mel x

Thanks Mel for the encouragement. I know that I will not lose this weight quickly but you are right that along the way I am learning better eating habits that will stick with me.

I have already changed a habit that was unhealthy pre Esg. I never ate fish before thinking that I wouldn’t like it. How childish was that? I now eat a serving of salmon, flounder, or tilapia everyday. It is delicious and so easy and quick to bake.

I also exercise regularly which pre esg was not a priority. I feel stronger and I feel like my muscles are looking more toned.

My only challenge I have yet to conquer is the snacking. Americans are famous for snacking, unhealthy endless snacking. I have cleared out my cupboards of almost all the really bad junk food like potato chips but somehow there is always something in there not necessarily unhealthy but too much of it can be damaging. Huh! It’s never easy but I’m still working on it. I’m fighting and having little victories here and there keep me motivated.

Lets keep this forum going. Hope to hear more of your posts soon.

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hope4momof4    162

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39 minutes ago, patriciaholland said:

hai my friends time is tikking 12 hours for me now!!! i will post when im a real ESG girl let yall know how it was

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I wish you a speedy recovery. You are going to do great. I’ll be saying a prayer for you tonight. Rest after your procedure. Listen to your doctors and take all the meds they prescribe to ensure a painless and comfortable postop. We’ll see you on the other side!!

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10 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

hai my friends time is tikking 12 hours for me now!!! i will post when im a real ESG girl let yall know how it was

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Good luck! It will be over fast and then you begin! Let us know how it goes! Excited for you!

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I had my ESG two and a 1/2 weeks ago and have only lost two kilos and 7 kilos from my pre op? Is this ok? How much have people lost in the early stages!!??? Pls and thankyou!

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hope4momof4    162

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3 hours ago, Esg said:

I had my ESG two and a 1/2 weeks ago and have only lost two kilos and 7 kilos from my pre op? Is this ok? How much have people lost in the early stages!!??? Pls and thankyou!

Good morning. I had my esg on Feb. 6. That would make me more than six weeks out and I have only lost 13 pounds which is 6 kgs. total. I’m a little frustrated but I look at it this way:

1- I was headed down a road to slowly gaining and this procedure stopped that. I can’t imagine what my weight would be now if I didn’t do this.

2- I don’t know what BMI you started with but I started at a “lower BMI” so I knew the weight wouldn’t come off as quickly.

3- I think losing the weight slower helps us adopt better eating habits which will help us keep the weight off in the long run.

4- For me even a small loss is good because it means that I’m doing something right. I’m not worried about this, a little disappointed yes, frustrated yes, but we all lose at a different rate and I’m not feeling deprived and still slowly losing.

Keep the faith and keep working at it. It will be worth it in the long run.

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hope4momof4    162

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17 minutes ago, patriciaholland said:

feel ok 10 hours later im sleepy will post in a few days

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You did it Patricia!!🎉🎉🎊🎊Now rest and recover. But please keep us updated. Congratulations!!

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hope4momof4    162

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2 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

feeling really sick today

I’m sorry to hear that Patricia but it won’t last. I promise by day 3 you will feel much better. When you feel gassy or pain in your stomach get up and walk around, this will relieve some of the pain. Also, something that TexSlim told me and it really helped a lot is to try to sleep with your head elevated a bit. Put a few extra pillows under your head so that you are sitting up a bit at least for the first few days.

I know you’ll be better by tomorrow. Please post to let us know you’re ok. The worst is over and you’re on your way to a more beautiful you!!!

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Melesg    112

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On 21/03/2018 at 11:29 PM, ASHLEIGH77 said:

mel,

I am scheduled for ESG Wednesday in 1 week!!

Can't wait!!

ash

Ash that's wonderful. And sooo exciting. Good luck, I will be thinking of you. Make sure you check in regularly and update us on your progress.

Mel x

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Melesg    112

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10 hours ago, patriciaholland said:

feeling really sick today

Hope you feel much better very soon Patricia. It will get better but it's awful to feel very unwell. Thinking of you.

Mel x

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