civilmomma
civilmomma uploaded a photo 8 years, 12 months ago
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago
Baby S was born early in the morning last monday 4/20. He came so fast that he was born in an ambulance in my driveway...less than 2 hr labor. We were waiting on my sister in law to come to watch ny 3&4.5 yo kids and by the time she arrived i was con
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
What a year!
HW pre-op 2013 - 347
SW - 329
Got Pregnant at 5.5m post op - 250
Lowest weight so far - 228 at 20w pregnant
CW - 238 at 33w pregnant (due late April)
Hoping to deliver at/under 250 then conti
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
9m post op ~ baby update too - I am 9m post op and the pregnancy has officially stalled out my weight loss, so for now my goal is to maintain as much of my loss as possible and limit the gain so it does not exce...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Before/After Pics. 100 pounds down from VSG, 8m p - I'm down 100 from surgery in March 2014 (118 from HW), almost 16w pregnant and still slowly losing - though I think that will stop soon. Everything looks good for baby and me so f...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Backhanded Compliments :( - I have a 2yo and 4yo...today a coworker complemented me on my appearance - ok great - I was gracious and kind and thanked her. Then she goes on and on about how I must be able to ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Update to Pregnant at 5m post op - I had my 6 month follow up with the bariatric clinic yesterday. I saw a nurse, then NP with a student. I told the nurse taking my vitals that I was almost 8w pregnant and she not...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
At Surgeon's Goal - 60% EWL at 6 months - Pregnant - Well, I made my first big goal...the surgeon's goal of 60%EWL. I am NOT done, but they just give a generic average success type goal. I want to be at about 85+% EWL (50 or so mor...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
100 Pounds Lost - and I am not looking for them. - Today I weighed in at 100 pounds down from my highest weight during pre-op. I am 82 down from surgery 5 months ago.
I really feel like I have changed the course of my future, my ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Bod Pod Body Composition - I had a Bod Pod test done yesterday. I am at 50% EWL so I thought it was a good idea to see where I am at and get a feel for where my goals should be. My surgeon says goal = 60% ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Bummer - Be The Match - waiting period to register - I just got my BMI under 40 which means I can sign up to be a marrow donor through Be The Match. My father died of a blood cancer, so participating in the bone marrow registry is s...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Bra related NSV - I went for a bra fitting today (so thankful to have a bra shop with quality brands and bigger cup sizes and free fittings!). In and out in 15 minutes with 3 new bras!
HW = 44J
2...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Vitamins giving me Heartburn? - Admittedly I have been bad about my vitamins - lots of forgotten days or only getting in the Multi and D right before bed...So in an effort to get them all in every day - I have st...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
4 Months, 85 pounds, with pics - I am 4 months post-op, feeling great, gaining more and more confidence, and getting healthier! Still dealing with lightheaded spells from my low-for-me blood pressure (101/67 at t...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
How do you describe VSG to someone who is not fami - I've encountered 2 medical professionals so far that are totally ignorant (without information) on what VSG is. My PCP didn't even know - huge cue to find one who does! and my den...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Cold Liquids Sensitivity - When does it go away?
From day 1 I have had a hard time with cold liquid hitting my empty stomach and causing an instant wave of nausea. The nurse said it is likely a little s...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Hair Loss and a New Hair Style! - I hit my half way point yesterday and celebrated with a new hair style. My hair loss is (hopefully) at its peak right now, so things are a bit thinner than I am used too. The lon...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
3 Months & 75 pounds - with pic - Last week was my 3 month mark and today I hit 75 pounds lost (57 since surgery). Over 40% EWL
Pants: 26/28 to 20
Bra: 44H to 40G
Tops: 3x to 2x (and some XL t-shirts fit now t...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
I'm Down 50 and My Husband finally applied for his - I am 6.5w post op and down 50 from my pre-op high. I am in the 200s! I am *thisclose* to weighing less than my husband!
My husband was supposed to go first since he has Type2 Di...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
1 Month and my first big NSV - I am one month post op today, down 25 from SW (43 from HW) - I am below my wedding weight and I went shopping in my attic storage bins last night. I now have 5 pairs of work pants...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
BMI in toddlers - ugh - My 2yo boy is chunky - has been since birth (11 pounder). At 2yo he is 39 pounds, 35.5" tall = BMI of 22 = obese. He has been "on his growth curve" the whole time - nothing unexp...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
AFLAC - totally worth it - I got an AFLAC policy a year and a half ago and the benefit payout for my VSG with 2 hospital days was $2500! I had to take a week unpaid at work and we still used daycare. This ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Water - 13 days post-op - I am 13 days post op, healing well, losing nicely, 3rd day back at work...I am on full liquids including yogurt, thin cream of wheat made with milk, protein drinks, milk, SF clear ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
2 days post op! - i had my vsg 2 days ago and since we removed the bandages over the steri strips i have developed a raised rash wherever the tape was touching my skin. now i have 7 incision sites ...
civilmomma posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
I'm sleeved! - surgery was this morning and ive already walked 2x and am now allowed to move around on my own. the gas pain is wicked but the incision and actual surgery pain is bearable. starti...
