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Maintenance?
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)So I think I have fallen into maintenance. I am super happy with where I am. I could maybe lose a few more lbs, but really there isn't much left. I can comfortably fit into a size 10 and ...
282 views · 12 replies · posted by Stacy_WLS -
My life 2 years after
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)My life 2 years after the day my husband told me he thought I stopped breathing sometimes at night: I no longer have sleep apnea, my blood sugars (which were creeping up) are normal, I have...
231 views · 5 replies · posted by Connie S. -
The "Art" of eating a Hamburger !!!
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I'm finding that creativity is key to learning your way in this lifestyle...... Some may find this way to odd..... and some may even do this or even have another way....... I have been doi...
703 views · 14 replies · posted by frisco -
Very Emotional
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsI am going through the process of trying to get approved for WLS. Everytime I turn around I got to see a specialist for this or that, or my labs need to come up. i am getting tired and wond...
128 views · 7 replies · posted by Bengal -
What was "THAT" moment when you realized you are in fact obese...
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsAs we go through life we have "THAT MOMENT" episodes. What was that moment that you had that has put you finding help for Obesity and getting something done about it with WLS? Mine: My mot...
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Need help with your avatar, ticker or any other message board issues? We are here to help!
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsHi, If you are having issues with loading your avatar, make sure it's no larger than 100x100 pixels. When creating your ticker make sure you check the box/s for it to appear on your profil...
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First 5K
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Just entered my first 5K. My workplace is sponsoring a charity run on Sept 20. I may have to walk the whole thing and it may take an hour but I know I can finish. I am up to 2 miles in 40...
63 views · 6 replies · posted by SATXVSG -
ONEDERLAND!!!
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Got on the scale this morning n finally saw a 1. It's been about 14 yeatd. 199.4...
63 views · 8 replies · posted by Aquafinaflo -
Thank you gift?
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsHas anyone given thank you gifts to the nurses in the hospital and WLS team either the day of surgery or soon after? If so, what did you gift? Any recommendations?...
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Seriously considering Mexico for sleeve
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsI cannot get insurance coverage thanks to City of Houston insurance. I am considering out of pocket in Mexico. Many in my life are fearful I will be hacked up and cannot recover. I wonder ...
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Trouble with COMPLIMENTS???
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)When you are losing rapidly or near your goal and the compliments start flooding in, how do you handle it? I am having such a difficult time being gracious and accepting and moving on. What ...
293 views · 11 replies · posted by jinxxy5 -
I got sleeved yesterday
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I'm so thirsty! My bloodsugar is over 250 ranging up into the 300's so they keep administering insulin. I've made. 3 laps around my floor. I'm sleeping in about 60 min jaunts. no one said t...
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vitamin-d
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Let me start by saying I havnt had surgery yet. But I keep having to have blood work. But my vitamin d remains at a low that my dr keeps wanting me to take a highr dose. Just starting to fee...
361 views · 18 replies · posted by nikkilyne -
Omg what am I going to wear!!!
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Ok so I've had alot going on and it's not getting any better !!! But I got a message today on fb about a high school reunion on Saturday the 2 of Aug next week!!! It's an informal one t...
320 views · 20 replies · posted by kellyjean_46 -
Almost 4 weeks out - still stalled, and living on chili.
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Hi guys, I have been stalled since about 2 weeks out -- I went from 273 to 261 after surgery -- and then stopped. A few days ago I started dropping slowly from 261 to 256, and now it's sto...
101 views · 5 replies · posted by SC80075
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Tracking...or something like that.
Charms112So I have been tracking my food intake and hunger patterns to see if things meet up. One thing I have noticed...I eat a lot with out being hungry!! I am starting to wonder if some of this ...
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Sleep Study Results
northernga1Got a call last week to go back and see the doctor to get my sleep study results. It appears i have very mild sleep apnea and i called and the next available appointment is not til August 1...
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Exactly one week post op
Peepmin2I am finally beginning to feel 'human' again. Not that I was in a lot of pain, but it was a lot of limitations. I received the ok to go to full liquids and really enjoyed my cereal this morn...
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New Blogger (RNY-8/19)
dejalive04Hi! My name is Dee, Im a 38yr old married woman with 5 kids.. Yes 5! 19, 17, 15, 12, and 4! I am about to start a journey of weight loss at George Washington Hospital in DC. I have had all m...
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Hello
UrsulaCamilleMy name is Ursula and 2 years ago I had Gastric Bypass, since my surgery I have lost about 260 lbs right now I am trying to get the money together to have the extra skin removed. My extra sk...
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The Building Blocks Vitamins Bundle Giveaway! $154 Total Value
Member ServicesTo celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing sponsors, Building Blocks Vitamins! There will be one winner selected at random to ...
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Psych Eval
krys H.Got my psych eval on tuesday July 29. Don't feel too nervous about it. Just another thing to check off the list! ...
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Week 5 and able to eat bread, rice & other starches-3 yrs later
BingeEaterToSleeverAlmost 3 years ago, I posted a blog that got so much attention, it boggled my mind. I was 5 weeks post-op from a sleeve and tried eating a hamburger and was shocked at how much I could get d...
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The waiting game.
jillbemeI found out today everything has been submitted to the insurance. I wonder what they think. My surgeon seems to think they will approve it. I have my doubts. Guess time will tell. I'm s...
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Fainting
musiqsoulchildThis is the first time in many years I've fainted and actually blacked out for luckily only a few seconds from what I was told and it happened at work while I was dispensing some previcid fo...
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Sleep study result sucks!
ShadowWolf3So I got a call today saying they needed to schedule my sleep study. I said I already did one. She said oh let me see. I said is this follow because I need a machine? She said oh yes it ...
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Chike Iced Coffee
jlgordoHello, I have a few questions about Chike, I have seen this on some of the posts I have read, okay, so how many of these Iced Coffee does someone drink in a day for their protein? I was read...
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As of today, at healthy BMI :)
Angela B.So excited! I weighed 149 today meaning I'm finallyyyy at my first goal of having a healthy BMI. Went to the store and bought a size 8 dress at H&M (treat yo self!!). Never been a size 8! No...
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The indignities of obesity - warning rant, TMI, language
greensleevedAs I sit here 2 weeks post op, sick of liquids, sick of feeling weird, sick of wanting real food, I just had a moment of clarity in my perspective that reminded me why I did this to myself. ...
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Theresa W.
15 months out! - 160 lbs and feeling great!
Happy Mommy
1 yr after WLS 120 lbs/ 2.5 yrs after WLS Baby Hannah & Family & 116 Lbs
pink_lady1448
8 mons -118
pebbles962
9/2/07
JUDY E.
7 mos after WLS Chuck and I just shared our breakfast in Myrtle Beach SC @ Bike week my weight was143lbs i am down -105lbs 7 more lbs to my goal!!
snoopy559fan
6 Months later and 130 pounds lighter, another 50 pounds to go, WooHoo!
lisar.
summer 2003
curlyq420
Lost 100lbs. in 4 months. Feeling great.
black butterfly
FUN, PLAYFUL
Shannon C.
Taken for Father's day down 138 pounds so far
Vicki Chambless
December 18, 2004 one year later and 109 pounds lighter
William M.
One Year WLS Anniversary - BMI 42.5
Beverly F.
4 Months out September 04
JenLynn
rhoda eldot & me/june rawlings & me/my most current pic
bigbootybabt
Almost to my ideal weight.
Patti C.
Summer at the Country Club 2004
Katie G.
pic#3: 1 yr out -140 lbs
Gerianne D.
The new me
Tamara B.
May 2005 - size 6/8
gettin
1 year post-op "Me & my cocktail" Total loss of -182lbs!!!!
glblgal
Me 8 months post op
free 4 life
-130
sonjahoff
This is after my weight loss and Plastic Surgery, I could not be more happy
Sheila
August 2005
Tracy D.
Cruising 1 year Later! What a difference a year makes!
Sharon L.
I MADE IT!!!!!!!
LisaNelson
9 months post op!
Nikki B.
October 2004. Wow, who is that?
Ileana Suchta
At my goal weight and feeling great!
Stephanie F.
Three years post op 12/15/05-
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Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery - Choosing Your Doctor, Clinic, and Aftercare Wisely
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Post-Surgical Depression, You're Not Alone
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