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I had enough of the way I am living my life and decided to have weight loss surgery before my health gets worse. It has taken way too long to get to this place in my life. I waited for this, I am ready & eager to know what lies ahead in my future. I am now living with the best results of my surgery.. major weight loss.          

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Surgery comparison chart
on January 28, 2012 12:15 am
I found this chart online and thought it was interesting as it compares the surgeries along with possible co-morbities resolution expectations. 
 
Type of Operation Duodenal Switch Sleeve Gastrectomy Adjustable Gastric Banding Gastric Bypass
Excess weight loss 76%1 66%2 413-44%4 50%5
Change in BMI Kg/m2 -17.996 -10.87 -7.144 -16.707

Resolution
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Improvement

Type II Diabetes 98.9%7 81%8 59%9 78%10
Hyperlipidemia 99.5%7 67%11 36%12 61%13
Sleep Apnea 98%14 80%9 45%11 76%11
Hypertension 91.8%7 78%14 56%11 66%11
Reversal-revision for failure (Band removal) 0.715-5.7%16 1.5%17 2218-24%4 20-35%1
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Pre-Op Diet & Food dreams... What a Nightmare!!
on January 25, 2012 9:41 pm
I AM BEING CHASED IN MY DREAMS BY FOOD!!

Began at a fav resturaunt of mine once inside I was about to order my entree when a case of Glucerna appeared... it chased me out & down the block. A bit startled I fell back to sleep and next I remember I was in the alley boxing a Protein shake which by the way ended up knocking me out cold!! Well I tell you today I drank my Glucerna with no trouble and sipping on my Protein shake as i write this! LOL. OK so there I said it my embarrassing food fright and now for the whole story. I am three days into my pre-op diet and my blood glucose levels are so flipping out on me, I am hypo one moment and hyper the next. I always have strange dreams or nightmares with that much flexing... I just wish it wasn't about being Chased by food or Fighting it. If you're laughing not to worry i'm not offended because my DH already busted himself laughing so hard after waking me out of it and listening to what happened. Hmmm....Am I alone in the food dreams department when you experience sharp blood sugar levels changes or begin reduce calories diets... hmmm could it be?? hope not lol 
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Pre-Op Assessment is Scheduled
on January 14, 2012 8:10 pm
Well I have my pre-op apointments all scheduled for the end of month. I actually had to call back and reschedule because of a time conflict. They're all booked now and it's really starting to feel even more real... WOW!! 
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Whey protein shakes
on January 4, 2012 8:39 pm
 I found I really like them and make them at home with a blender. I'm using unflavored Whey protein from london drugs, Skim milk, 8 Ice cubes crushed, 1/4 banana, 2 drops vanilla extract. YUMM! 
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Naughty but really Nice treat.. Starbucks Smoothie
on December 30, 2011 1:49 pm
 Well I had my Holiday treat.. A Starbucks Smoothie in Orange Mango flavor with non fat milk, whey protein, fibre powder and ice. Yumm.. mmm.. filling and refreshing too. http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/smoothies/orange-mango-smoothie?foodZone=9999#size=1084738&milk=61
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My Story

My weight issues have been with me all my life. I marveled many times in high praises over being "socially acceptably thin" to painfully enduring ongoing ridicule as "your size is a problem." I have wondered was because I was more of a private, solitary child and still that way as an adult. I was a normal healthy weight until I began school then became a child of slightly higher than the average weight and height without any major health concerns. Maybe because I discovered that I was a "big boned and even contagious" child just for being heavier than anyone else in my age group. I recall standing in tears as heard my family criticized and informed " Your child is too fat and we don't want anyone to catch it. Best to keep the child away from other children so it won't spread." My family defensively said I was "big boned" but very healthy. I know it was to defend and protect me but as a child it confused me. Who.. what did everything mean, all I knew that every word hurt deep. Many years have passed since I was that child and I forgave the uneducated, unprofessional person who first said those damaging words. "For thy heart & mind shall overcome those of weak, foolish beliefs with education and inner strength." I am continuously filling my mind with knowledge and gaining courage in order to overcome those who faslely believe I am heavy solely by "my choice to inconvience them." When I first learned about WLS, I'll admit it scared the bits out of me. My fear has been replaced with a strong confidence in favor of my decision to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery and change my nutritional habits. Along the way I learned that those "awful words" and my fear of "not being the perfect weight" are only a few examples of many deep rooted reasons why I have struggled with food, self worth and trust. I have entrusted only very few people with my WLS journey and surgery date. I need to be better prepared to deal with those other people in my life. Truthfully I'm simply afraid of how they'll react but I will fight that fear later as I must save my energy for my upcoming surgery. I hope & pray for an uncomplicated surgery with a full recovery afterward. 

This is my story, I hope you may find knowledge & strength in reading a small part of my journey that has brought me here to this point.