mythreechildren2001
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
I was sleeved 4 years ago. I have not followed the rules and I am beginning to pay the price. The real culprit (aside from myself) is carbonated beverages. I drink them ALL the time and have for a long time. It finally occurred to me that that migh
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Thanks a lot happyteacher... - This whole 'blocking' thread made me realize that I was blocked by the #1 and #2 great and powerful around here. I suspect it was because I agreed wholeheartedly with you. Overal...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Today is my surgiversary - I was in the OR this time last year. I have lost about 120 lbs in the past year. I feel so blessed and so very thankful to have had the wonderful gift of this surgery. There hav...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
And so the gallbladder saga begins... - I had my first gallbladder attack this weekend. I had another one today, and man does it hurt! I'm 11 1/2 months out, and I was hoping I had dodged that bullet. I never dreamed ...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
rollercoasters! - After a whole lot of years of sitting on the sidelines while everyone else was having the time of their lives on a rollercoaster. We have now bought season tickets to Dollywood (T...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I own my very first ever little black dress! - I bought 3 dresses today! I haven't worn a dress since 1990, and that was a maternity dress! I always felt like a tent, so I never wore dreses at all. I always wore dress pants ...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Surgery standing up? - A friend of mine had vsg in January. She was self-pay and used a different surgeon (one of the cheapest this side of Mexico) than mine. She asked to see my scars. Hers are pract...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
People tell me they are worried about me - I am 10 months out from my surgery. Lately I have had friends tell me how worried they am about me...that I'm not the same as I used to be. A lot has happened since then. My sur...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Hair loss, protein, and Carmelita - I know that Carmelita is the resident authority on hair loss, and I'm hoping she's still around...sadly I've not been.
I must confess that I am 9 months out. I've lost right at...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
apron belly question - I have the dreaded apron belly. I know plastic surgery is the only thing that will completely eliminate it, but does it at least get smaller and more difficult to detect in clothi...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Funny how onederland doesn't even seem to matter a - I reached onderland on Jan 22. I thought I would be thrilled beyond belief. It was the first time in over 20 years that my weight didn't start with a 2...getting closer to a 3. ...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
youtube - I have subscribed to a lot of videos of vsgers and others. I only want the videos to which I subscribe to show up in my feed. Now it's filled with videos of people I don't know o...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Oh my aching back!! - I am 5 mos post op, and my back is killing me! I wonder if it's from all the muscle mass lost?? I need to do some core exercises, because I can't take this nagging pain. Anyone ...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Did any of you vets start out with REALLY thin hai - I have battled hair loss for over 10 years. I've been to the 'specialists' who really know very little about how to reverse unexplained hair loss such as mine. As a result, I hav...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
ticker comes out black - I'm trying to update my ticker, but it doesn't look right. It puts a black bar above and below the image. I tried to do a search to see what's the problem, but I couldn't find an...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
how many people have wls every year? - I've done some online searches, but I can't find the stats. I'm very curious to know just how many have wls every year??
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
My chin/neck have some serious wrinkles! - I've lost 60something lbs in just over 4 months, and I can't believe what has happened to my neck and chin area!! The area between my chin and neck look like a shriveled, hollow p...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
hair loss and hair washing - Could someone please explain to me why not washing your hair helps with the hair loss? I'm only washing mine every third day or so and I'm not losing as much on the 'off days'. I...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
self pay in Middle Tennessee - I have a friend who doesn't have insurance. She wants to self pay so I told her I would help her find someone in Middle Tennessee. She got a quote from one hospital for $20,000. ...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
anybody losing muscle? - I went for my 3 month post op visit today. They were thrilled with my progress so far, my eating and food choices. The last time I went (1 month) they bragged on me for losing al...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Does anyone not exercise? - I'm afraid to ask this question for fear of recieving a lashing, but I was wondering if anyone would admit to not exercising...and if you don't, how has your weightloss been? I do...
mythreechildren2001 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Surgical staples and nickel allergy - I have a nickel allergy. The only problem I have had with this is with earrings. I can't wear most hypoallergenic earrings. I met with my surgeon on Monday for my preop. He a...
