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  Hi guys, glad to be here.  Hopefully this support group will provide me with the support I need to make it along my journey.  I am excited to undergo my transformation,and all the scary corners their maybe lurking in the shadows.  I have read and viewed many testimonies and trials and tribulations that others have gone through.  But let me tell you I have learned a great deal from a lot of different situations.  I am afraid of 'Hell week" HEARD TO MANY SCARY TAILS.  But I truly believe that God will be at that surgical table guiding the surgeons hands. If any one is out their feel free to respond.        
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Out of the 300's
on November 3, 2011 9:02 am
Well guys i am happy to say that I am finally out of the 300's.YEAH!  But I feel awefull, this battle with nausea continues.  I went to see the surgeon yeasterday and my labs were good and he gave me a thumbs up, but i gave him a thumbs down for the way I am feeling.  Eating considerably less than what i was eating last week.  But I guess that's good.  Hoping I am not developing a stricture.  I really am trying to push myself to continue to exercise through all this drama.  Some days i just go home with the kids and just relax.  Then i feel guilty that i didn't go to the health club afterwards.  What ah world!
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week9
on October 28, 2011 7:04 pm
Hi guys,had a bad week i n terms of nausea.  I am just feeling really mentally and physically out of it, still wishing i never had this surgery thing.  I am so tired of being sick and tired.  Class is almost done week 4 i believe just one more week and I'll have a 2 week break from classes.  I m wishing t hat i will feel better.  I was never sick before this surgery now i am suffering with this queasy feeling all the time,t he medication isn't work in.  The nurse of the bari center wants me to try Welches Concord grape juice they say it has some magical powers in regards to nausea.  I'm waiting to find out.  but any way my laptop is malfunctioning gotta go.
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week7
on October 17, 2011 2:40 pm
Hi guys sorry I haven't posted in a while.  Been so busy with writting papers and all for school.  Just feeling really stressed out and frustrated lately about everything.  Emotions, mood swings and everything has really been a big issue with me lately.  Also battling with nausea and not really wanting to eat or drink those protein drinks anymore,  I should have bought the non flavored protein powder mix.  I'll have to do that this week.  I have gone to the doctor for my month check up he states everything is fine and that I am looking good.  I wanted to say I have always looked good, and sexy as well, but I didn't.  I have been exercising at the health club, aqua aerobics, treadmill and biking.  Sometimes I feel so lazy now that the weather is starting to get colder.  I hate winter time because i  feel like the cold air goes straight to my bones and I'm not even skinny yet.But anyway I need to fight really hard to overcome this battle that is going on within myself.  Well as far as food goes I just could not help it last week I drank a Mc Donald's sweet tea, it's my favorite I dranked it very slowly not knowing what was going to happen to me ( crazy right)? I made sure it was not a work day.   but surprisingly I was OK.   I sipped on it the entire day and was very satisfied.  Sometimes I do crazy things just to test my limits,not often though.  Well it's time for me to sign off, hope everyone is well till the next time.
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week 3
on September 21, 2011 2:22 pm

Hi guys week 3.  Feeling a lot better. I was at a point of thinking life was not going to get any better after this surgery.  I can't believe the pain and misery of it all.  Well I have been eating regular food, because that cream, liquid and puree thing was not getting it.  I have been fine I chew very slowly and eat small portions. However, I have noticed that food doesn't taste the same any more. Once I start eating it I don't want it any more.  Like the other day I ate a White CASTLE hamburger and I took a few bites of it and was ready to throw it out of the window.  Then yesterday I went to my favorite chicken joint and could only eat a portion of a small leg, then while eating it I didn't want it any more. I never touched the fries or bread.  I am glad that it's working out this way I guess.  I still find my mouth very dry even after drinking.  One thing that is really getting on my nerves is that I am not able to drink like I use to. Taking these little sips are very nerve racking.I was a big water drinker before the surgery know I feel like it is a chore. Well you guys I have been struggling on how to edit my weight here on the site. I put a call and email into the site hoping to get some assistance with this matter. But no one has notified me as of yet.  I would like to see my progress documented on my ticker.  Well I will just wait.

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Day 14 post op
on September 14, 2011 1:23 pm
Well I am back to work.  Feeling ok still not sleeping during the night, can't find a good position.  Still having some problems with this Left lower back pain when I breath, not sure what that is all about.  Told my doctor and bariatric nurse about it prior to discharge. No one seems to care.  I really hate my surgeon he has this non caring type of attitude.  I never chose him I was referred to him by my insurance carrier. I am tired of being sick and tired.  I feel so out of it with the way things are going. I really believe that I am stressed from my job situation, mentally being so absorbed with pain issue that has improved but I still experience this weird feeling in my left upper abdomen area.  When you eat is their suppose to be some tightness there?  I really want to feel 100% the way I was before this surgery.  I guess I am asking for too much too soon after surgery.  Today I ate some processed turkey from the deli, I was starving like a dog.  This phase of full liquid is not doing me any good.  So far I am ok I don't feel sick, I chewed it very well and felt like I really had a meal.  I hope I continue to eat like a bird.
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I guess this will be the beginning of my life.  I am a single divorced mom of two small children, working full time as a registered nurse, and attending university as well.  I have been overweight for half my life and have struggled as most of us have.  I reached this point in my life that I have been unsatisfied with my outward appearance and my large portions of eating.  I t seems as if my life is out of control in more areas than one.  I truly believe with the tool of gbs that this will give back the control I need and will blossom to  other areas in my life.  I not much of a talker in the beginning but after a while I'll get warmed up to the situation.  Thanks for reading my start and hope things will progress just as well.