lbelas posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

5 months post-op. Doing great. No major issues. Out of the blue I have been FAMISHED for the past two days! Haven't had any major hunger issues until now.


lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

I have to admit, when I first started on this site, I never understood the "Onederland" posts. I mean, you're not at your goal so why so excited?

UNTIL TODAY! Let me apologize for my cynical thoughts! I NOW KNOW THE FEELING OF ONE-


lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

3.5 months out. Doing well! Went to a Greek restaurant and totally forgot about the residual alcohol in saganaki....Dizzy, nauseated, then (sorry, but it happened) the uncontrollable diarrhea. The next day, after I got my senses back, I recalled tak


lbelas wrote BE CAREFUL OF HIDDEN OR FORGOTTEN ALCOHOL!!! 6 years, 1 month ago

Went to a Greek restaurant and totally forgot about the residual alcohol in saganaki....Dizzy, nauseated, then (sorry, but it happened) the uncontrollable diarrhea.  The next day, after I got my se...


lbelas posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Totally normal.

lbelas posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
I will ask you what I was asked when I questioned my weight loss......

lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

I have a loving ton of meal replacement shakes and such that I could not stomach after surgery. I suggested to my doctor's office to have an area where unopened items can be donated for others to take. They declined stating that they need to monitor


lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Anyone else feel like a bird when they vomit? It only happened once, but man....weird.


lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago


lbelas posted a comment 6 years, 4 months ago
You have to build up to it. I had mine on 12/8 but didn't get...

lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

45 y/o female 5'8 VSG 12/8 Pre-op 263 SW 250.6 CW 244

6 Months with dietician and psychologist led me to my surgery date. Pre-op was uneventful. Doc came out after my 1.5 hour surgery spread to over 2 hours. Trocar accidentally poked a vesse


lbelas posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Surgery tomorrow. I've been preparing since May. No nerves, no stress. I plan to finish at work today and then head to a program at church with my BFF. Then home to finish laundry and make a list of the little things I need done while I'm in the ho


lbelas wrote FINALLY SCHEDULED! 6 years, 5 months ago

FINALLY got insurance approval and a surgery date of 12/8/2017.  Booked flights for my mom to fly in to help for the first week.  Pre-op appointment is next week and then I begin my 2 week pre-op d...


lbelas wrote Prepper 6 years, 11 months ago

I've started researching the supplement companies.  I ordered a sample pack from Celebrate so I could determine what I like and don't like.  I'd be pissed if I spent $$ on some multi-vitamin only t...


lbelas has a new goal: Get below 250# 6 years, 11 months ago
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