Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
6 months since surgery - I feel great.   My diabetes is under control.  I am off ALL my medicine (7).  My A1C is 6.0.  Which is awesome.  I am so glad I decided to have this surgery done.  It has changed m...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
5K Yeah :)) - Walked/jogged a 5K this morning.  It was a lot of fun.  I sure couldn't have done that 39 pounds ago.  I finished in 43.24.  I am now signed up for a 5K in November for St. Jude.  ...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
2 months since surgery, I LOVE my SLEEVE!!!!!!!! - It has been 2 months since surgery.  I am so excited.  My diabetes is under control and I have lost 37.8 pounds.  I went from a size 16 to a 10/12.  I feel great.  I have so much e...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
I lost 35 pounds in 9 weeks, love my sleeve :)) - I feel great.  I have lost 35 pounds in 9 weeks.  I have 35 pounds to go.  And diabetes is under control.   I have so much energy.  I didnt ever think I would ever feel this good. ...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
"169 lbs" BABY - Today makes 4 weeks since my surgery.  I have lost a total of 26.4, that includes pre op.  I feel great.  I have been walking 2.5 - 3 miles every morning. I feel better today than ...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
ITCHING FEET!!!!!! - I had surgery (VSG) on August 11, 2011.  My feet itch every night, like ants have biten them.  Has anyone else had this problem?  It is terrible :(

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Last day of liguids!!!! Yay - I am so happy today is my last day of liquids.  My surgery was on 8-11-11, and I am so tired of broth or strained soup.  But I stuck with it.  Tomorrow morning for breakfast I am h...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
1 week since surgery - I feel great. I am a diabetic and before surgery my fasting blood sugar was 147.  It now ranges between 90 - 115.  I feel so much better, I have lots of energy.  I have lost 8.6 lb...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
TROUBLE SLEEPING AFTER VSG - I had VSG August 11, 2011.  I can not sleep good since my surgery.  When I go to sleep I wake up one to three hours later wide awake.  Please share if you are having the same probl...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
NO MORE MEDICINE!!!!! - I had my VSG on August 11, 2011.  I went to see my diabetic doctor today and she said to get off all medicine!!!!!  I was taking 5 pills a day for diabetes, 1 pill for chlorestoral...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
blood sugar improved greatly two days after surger - My blood sugar two days prior to surgery was 147 (yuck).  Two days after surgery it was 107 (awesome).  That is a reading for a non diabetic.  I am so excited!!!!! I can't wait to ...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
sleeve done 8-11-11 - Dr. Bellanger did my vertical sleeve surgery.  He did a great job.  I am so excited to see the weight fall off and get my diabetes under control.  I am starting back to aerobics as...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
sleeve done on August 11, 2011 - Dr. Bellanger did my surgery on August 11, 2011.  It was a great experence.  He did a great job.  I have some pain.  But nothing like I expected.   I can't wait to see the weight f...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
tomorrow is my day - I have to be at the hospital at 7:00 a.m.  My surgery is schelduled for 8:30 a.m. I am looking forward to getting my diabetes under control. :)

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
24 hours - In 24 hours I will be on my way to the hospital for my VSG.  I am sooooo nervous.  But also sooooo excited.  I am excited to get this weight loss started!!!!!

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
HELP - I am schelduled for surgery on August 11.  Now I have people calling me and trying to change my mind.  They are saying how dangerous it is.  Also saying they know people that have ...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Pre Op appt tomorrow cant wait - Pre op tomorrow and vertical sleeve on Thursday 8-11-11.   Very excited!!!!!  I am so ready to get this process going.  I want to see less of ME.  And get OFF of my diabetic medici...

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
4 days till surgery - Surgery August 11, I am so nervous.  I cant wait till it is over with.  I know everything will be ok but still nervous!!!

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
So excited - Veritcal Sleeve Surgery on Thursday, August 11, 2011.  I am so excited.  I have been cutting back on my eating since last Tuesday per doctors orders and I have lost 5 pounds!!!!

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Dr. Bellanger Gonzales, LA - I am schelduled for vertical sleeve surgery on 8-11-11.  I am trying to see if anyone used Dr. Bellanger and if so how were their experiences?  Any problems?  Anything I need to kn...

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Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Surgery 1 week from tomorrow - I can't hardly wait, surgery 8-11-11!!!!!  I bought my photo album to put all my pictures in!!!  Im  so ready!!!!

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
COUNTDOWN!!!!!! - 9 days till my surgery.  I can't wait!!!  August 11, 2011

Kristina M. posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
Awesome, good job

Kristina M. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
vertical sleeve surgery - Surgery scheduled for August 11, excited but a little scared. 
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VSG
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08/11/2011
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Aug 01, 2011
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