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RoCo1129    2

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Charlotte, NC

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Mitzimom    31

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On 08/28/2018 at 21:29, RoCo1129 said:

Charlotte, NC
I’m in CLT also. Have you had surgery yet?

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firefighter3158    52

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Hello fellow North Carolinians

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Mitzimom    31

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On 08/29/2018 at 09:56, firefighter3158 said:

Hello fellow North Carolinians
Hello!

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firefighter3158    52

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How are you doing?

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Mitzimom    31

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On 08/29/2018 at 09:59, firefighter3158 said:

How are you doing?
I’m good. How are you? I assume you are post op? I am pre op. I start the liquid diet tomorrow.

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firefighter3158    52

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I am doing great. Yes I am post op. I had RNY on April 5, 2012

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Mitzimom    31

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Wow! I too am having RNY. I’m with Novant Bariatric. Did you have any complications or do you have any words of advice for me?

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firefighter3158    52

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No I had no complications from the surgery. Lost a total of 182 lbs and I currently weight 210. The only issue I have since surgery is that I am hypoglycemic. All medical issues I had, are gone so the surgery basically saved my life. I will say to you this....never give up! You will have good times and bad, but always remember your goal and keep fighting to reach that goal. The surgery is only a tool and the weight loss is dependent on how you use that tool. I am happy for you and your new journey. You can message me any time if you have questions, get discouraged or if you just need to talk.

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Frustr8    7,886

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Ask @Firefighter3158, he is a veteran and a super smart guy.Also 336Mije.

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Frustr8    7,886

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I mean Mike.

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Mitzimom    31

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Thank you so much. I am not really worried about the surgery itself, I mean, if something is going to happen it will whether I worry or not. I am more worried about screwing up post op. I have never really exercised. I was always the kid who was made fun of and had ulcers just because of gym class. Then now I have sciatica and can barely do chores. Hopefully that will go away with wls help. I also have sleep apnea (runs in family too), type 2 diabetes, HBP, pitting edema in my legs. I was told by an old dr at one time I wouldn’t live to be 40. I’m 41.

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Frustr8    7,886

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And Mitximom you are a TARHEEL! TARHEELS are tough----- ask any of their sports opponents. LOL. 🏈🏀⚾

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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    • KimBaxleyWilson

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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