Carpe_Diem
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 4 years, 3 months ago
I was 59 years old when I had my VSG on Sept 26,2011. My goal weight was 175 lbs. Made that in 10 months. Now I'm 67 and weighed 178 lbs this morning. Not worried about the 3 lbs. I'm walking the golf course in the summer and sweeping hard at the
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Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
I dreamed I could run again - Actually, I've had a dream about running many times over the years when I couldn't run at all. Sometimes I was jogging, sometimes running hard, and other times I was sprinting like...
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Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Not obese anymore - According to my latest BMI calculation, I am now merely overweight! Next stop is onederland. Of course, I would already be at that station if I could stand on a scale and actuall...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
This is odd but it works for me - I have been having a lot of trouble with the foamies, at least 15 times in the 6 weeks or so since my VSG. I know that most foamies occur when you overeat or eat too quickly. I do...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
NSVs - Well I've had a tough time with the foamies (10-15 times in 6 weeks), but today was a great day for eating without that aggravation. I am feeling great so I want to describe a few...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
VSG / Hiatus Hernia = FOAMIES - I have been sleeved almost a month. My surgery was more complicated thatn most because the surgeon had to undo a previous Nissen Fundoplication, do the VSG and then re-repair the ...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Weakness - I'm 10 days post op and, while I find the process difficult, I feel OK. No nausea and the weight is coming off. The protein drinks are getting harder to get down but the main thi...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
HOME! - Just got back from Mexico via San Diego. I'm feeling pretty good but starting to get a serious case of "head hunger". What I wouldn't give for a nice juicy hamburger. I watched ...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Day 3, Post VSG - Well I'm back in San diego. Mexicali was interesting and the hospital was top notch. I can't say enough about Dr Aceves and his team. They took time to explain things and this w...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
DAY 2 Post VSG - Well the spinal block has worn off so I have some pain. But it's very manageable. I'm a bit dizzy from some of the meds but no nausea...That's what I really feared. So far so go...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
SLEEVED - All is well and I feel pretty good. Even the "smurf" juice is going down OK. The blue juice tests to ensure that the sleeve is not leaking. I'm walking around a bit. So far, so...
Carpe_Diem wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Almost there -
It's almost time to leave for Mexico. The surgery is on Monday Sept 26 so we will fly into San Diego on Saturday and crossover on Sunday. I think I've done everything necessary t...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Game On!! - Air Canada and the union settled today so I'm off to Mexico as planned. That was a worry yesterday. See you on the losers's bench on Monday. Cheers!
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
It's going to be tense!! - I'm a Canadian scheduled for a VSG next Monday in Mexico. I'm packed and ready to go on Saturday. HOWEVER, if Air Canada goes on strike Wednesday, as it's union now threatons, my...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
I got an idea - I have a friend that just completed a 1/2 ironman. It took a great deal of training, commitment and sacrifice to accomplish his goal. It's a wonderful achievement and he just got a...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
My internal A/C is busted! - I've never been great with the heat, but starting recently, I just can't stay cool. I keep my house very cool but I get in a lather when I do anything. I'm serious, I can get get...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Fun with acronyms - My BMI is too high, I use a CPAP for my OSA and take a PPI for my GERD, so I'll take a plane from YYZ to SAN, cross into MEX and get a VSG. I'm anxious to experience some SV's and ...
Carpe_Diem posted a comment 12 years, 9 months ago
Happy birthday and happy 4th of July from Canada. I have just...
Carpe_Diem posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Hiatus Hernia Complication - Hello everyone, this is my first post. I have been reading the forums on surgical weight loss for some time and I'm pretty excited about the possibilities. My BMI is just over 38, ...
About Me
Mississauga,
Location
25.8
BMI
Surgery
09/26/2011
Surgery Date
Jun 07, 2011
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