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Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…
KayLavonne
Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…
Kristie B.
Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…
Ruby9999
Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…
ladygodiva1228
I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II). I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page. My therapist has spoken about how…
Jenb1202
Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…
Freewheeler
Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…
ladygodiva1228
Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…
ladygodiva1228read my surg report and it says VSG with the S being staples not sleeve. I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago? Any known complications…
who knows
Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…
ladygodiva1228
I am a creature of habit. When I have to detour from my regular routine it takes a alot to get back on track. One positve thing is that I have noticed that I am autocorrectting myself much faster than I did in the past. Hopeflly I can keep that…
sirenwall
The last time I went to a store to try on pants sizes I was at a size 24. Since then I focused on M,L,XL.... current weight 179.1
sirenwall
Tomorrow marks my 10 week mark. I have lost a total of 13 inches and 50.1 lbs thus far. I still do not see the changes however others do which helps me keep moving forward. I currently have a love hate relationship with food. There are days in which I…
darlingd70
Hi im low income ,looking for people dealing with complications from vsg ,where bypass isnt ideal due to income and health ,sleeve narrowing ,acid reflux anybody out there interested in talking or anyone have advice id appreciate it
Adrian88
After doing some soul searching and reminding myself why I started this journey, I've decided to give the GLP1 shots another go. I understand that it.like WLS is a tool. ANd that I've gotta put in the work. I've got my "crew" around me. We will keep each other as…
wendygail
Self sabbatoging reared its ugly head. Its a beast of when it happens almost like an outer body experience. You know what your doing from one vantage point..the vieil of self doubt is covering you and becomes overewhelming and as a result my mind cant breakout. Food becomes both comfort…
sirenwall
When people ask me what you been up to? ......I've been just trying to be the best version of myself....Rewiring my whole nervous system and unlearning repeated cycles of toxic behaviors to better myself. it's been extremely hard to unlearn what I previously conditioned myself to do. Focusing on…
sirenwall
It's extremely delicious and now a daily part of my coffee routine!
Yall I can NOT tell you enough about how much of a legit and life saving product Premier Protein has been throughout my bariatric journey. And the company just keeps coming out with more and more delicious flavors. I sampled the chocolate covered strawberry (indulgence line) at conference oooooo let…
I like the cafe latte to mix in with coffee. Adds a really good taste to it!!!!
This is just my personal opinion that this is in my favor but I know a lot of my friends like it. If I mix it with PBFit or fruit, then I can drink it. I have many friends who really like it. I think it's just personal preference
Cookies n cookies reminds me of a Saturday morning as a kid when you have left over cereal milk after eating chocolate cereal!!!! Love it
This is my all fave. This has gotten me through my journjourneyI could drink the chocolate all day long!!!!
