A. Robinson wrote Did that really just happen...? 8 years, 5 months ago

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! So, yesterday was supposed to be the day I had been looking forward to ...


A. Robinson posted a comment 8 years, 6 months ago
I have changed my eating habits. I eat around 1200 calories a day &...

A. Robinson posted a comment 8 years, 6 months ago
You are welcome! I am not completely sure. I am going to a Dr....

A. Robinson wrote Wanting a Revision... 8 years, 6 months ago

So here I am 2 1/2 yrs after my initial sleeve gastrectomy and I am feeling like a huge failure. I wish that I had chosen the RNY over the sleeve gastrectomy. I haven't lost the weight I had hoped ...


A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Please don't bash me. I had my surgery in April 2013. I had no complications with the sleeve at all. I started at 247 & the day of surgery was 235. My lowest was 204. I am now 225. I failed the surgery. I take blame. I was doing so well & thought I was


A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Stalls - What is the longest stall you have endured??? I am having a major one.

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Been a member for 5 yrs - Had no idea I had come to this site 5 yrs ago & became a member. Just shows some of the journey I have been on to lose weight. Little did I know that 5 yrs later I would have my...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Will having PCOS slow down weight loss??? - I was just wondering if you have PCOS would it make your weight come off slower or would it even matter with the sleeve?? I was on medication (metformin) 2 yrs ago when I was se...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Chicken Sausage - I have seen several of you talk about chicken sausage & I believe someone said you can get it at Wal-Mart. Is there a certain brand & what do you normally eat with it, especiall...

A. Robinson wrote a blog post 10 years, 11 months ago
Tomorrow is 1 mth post-op!! - One month down & the rest of my life to go! Since I began the weight loss journey, I have lost 28 lbs. That included a 10 day pre-op diet. Now that I have pretty much healed, I ...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Mean people - I really find this website helpful. I come to it everyday to look for answers to questions or just read how others journeys are going. I wish sometimes there was a like button!!...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Slow weight loss - Yesterday made me 2 wks post op. I have only lost 10 lbs. My starting weight before the pre op diet was 247. I lost 12 lbs on before surgery. I am now at 224.9. I wonder if I am...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Incisions - Had my surgery Monday & was just wondering if it is normal to have a little redness around the incision sites? Its only one & its the biggest one. No extra pain just some redness. ...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Surgery was a BREEZE - I had my surgery this morning @ 7:30. It went perfectly. My pain has been minimal & I was able to walk easily & comfortably. My ice chips went down well & NO NAUSEA!!! I am so than...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Surgery time! - It's my turn! In less than 12 hrs I will be on my way to Baptist for surgery. Lots of emotions going on right now. But I am way more excited than anything else. Very thankful th...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Pre-op Cheating - PLEASE!!!! Tell me I am not the only one who has cheated on the 2 week liquid diet. I feel horrible but it has happened 3 times in 8 days. I know its wrong and I HAVE TO BE STRO...

A. Robinson posted a comment 11 years ago
I am having my surgery at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. This is...

A. Robinson added a goal 11 years ago
lose 100 lbs

A. Robinson wrote a blog post 11 years ago
Pre op Diet - Ugh! This is very hard. Going cold turkey is not what I had in mind. I have cheated a time or two but with nothing unhealthy. Im just not use to fighting through the hunger. I h...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Excess Skin - Can you share with me some of your stories about excess skin?? My sister had gastric bypass back in 2004 and she had minimal extra skin. She went from 274 to 160. Just curious t...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Pre op Testing & Pre Admission - Today has been so stressful! I have had a hard time taking off work for my appts. I am the only person that works in the lab & there is no one to really cover me. This morning I...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
SURGERY DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Omg, omg, omg!!! I got approved today & my surgery is April 29th!!!!!!!!! I am on cloud nine!! I can't believe it was that fast. Thank you, Lord, for this new beginning!

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Waiting - Today was my last step to complete before sending off the paper work to the insurance company to get approved!! I am SO excited. I decided on the Sleeve Gastrectomy. I feel like...

A. Robinson posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Can't make my mind up.... - Tomorrow will be my last step before my paper work can be turned into insurance. When I met with my surgeon I was pretty sure I wanted the gastric bypass. The more and more I th...
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