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dstgirl2000
on 9/25/13 4:43 am
Topic: RE: Hi..I'm a newbie and surgery on Monday...

Hi MzQ,

I wish you well on your weight loss journey.  One of the things that I feel is not addressed thoroughly enough in this process is the psychological and mental aspect and impact that's involved in the process.  A lot of us have real deep seeded issues that should be addressed before embarking upon a weight loss procedure so that we have a better chance of success post-op.  The procedures we have may very well offer a great tool for us to drop large amounts of weight no doubt, but many have real problems maintaining the weight loss because we have so many other issues fueling our appetites that keep us eating, over eating, and not exercising.  Even with these great tools post-op, if you were a "foodie" and never explored why and resolve it, it's still there afterwards.  If your reward system for accomplishing goals was fattening food, it may still be your go-to afterwards.  Drinking in excess is another one that can rear its ugly head!

It's an individual journey for us all.  So I encourage you to take advantage of your new tool, follow the instructions given and don't resort to old eating habits.  Keep your portions small even after your honeymoon phase.  Never go back to a fully loaded plate.  Exercise, drink your water, get your protein in and vits everyday!

To your journey!!.................Keep it moving

JJ

                        
AuppleJacks
on 9/25/13 2:32 am - philadelphia, PA
VSG on 02/18/14
Topic: RE: 5 years later....

Hey everyone, im new to the site and haven't gotten surgery yet, im still in the process of going thru all the clearances. I would love to make some new friends that are going through the same things or have went through them already. I would like to be added to the FB page as well. My name is Shaunda Stewart. Thanx!!

msgoodnplentynj13
on 9/22/13 11:40 pm
Topic: RE: BUT WE'RE "SUPPOSED" TO BE THICK
HI I'M A NEWBIE I TOO GREW UP THICK IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES. MY FEAR WITH MY UPCOMING SURGERY I WILL LOOSE MY GURLS, HIPS AND BUTT I LOVE BEING A BIG SEXY WOMAN BUT I'M KILLING MYSELF SLOWLY SO OPERATION FOR HEALTH REASON I GO!!!!!
kyle_17512
on 9/22/13 3:23 pm - Chester, PA
Topic: RE: Hi..I'm a newbie and surgery on Monday...
How is the pre op diet?

Living will?

Affairs order?

Letters for children to open at latter date.

Goodluck.
MzQ
on 9/21/13 5:35 am
RNY on 09/23/13
Topic: Hi..I'm a newbie and surgery on Monday...

Any tips? What's the thing that most people don't talk about post op?

Raven B.
on 9/10/13 4:01 am - Bridgeport, CT
Topic: RE: 5 years later....

Hello would you be so kind as to add me to the fb group as well. Please and thanks..this is my real name

 

I always knew there was a skinny person hiding inside of me..

    
adotadd
on 9/4/13 12:34 pm - Lawrenceville, GA
Topic: RE: To Perm or Not to Perm?
Hi im new to the site... I haven't had my surgery yet but I am a licensed cosmetologist. I would strongly advise against getting a relaxer until your hormones and everything stable out. I really believe that you would experience bad side effects from it mainly hair breakage. I would focus on protein and moisture treatments until you know exactly how your hair is going to react to the surgery.
Transfiguration
on 9/3/13 8:55 am - Somewhere in time, SC
Topic: RE: .
I miss the old days too. It helped so much to have fun and support along the journey. Has anyone heard from Cookie?

You look great!

Keep on climbing, Till I reach the higher ground

            
sanjali23
on 8/30/13 3:19 am - Orlando, FL
VSG on 02/12/14
Topic: RE: Is anyone else not telling their extended family about your surgery plans?

My mother lives with me and she hasn't been told. I plan to let her know once I have a surgery date. May a couple days before :-) My family prevented me from doing this 4 years ago and I will not have that happen again.


       

    

 Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get. ”

— Dave Gardner

dberry7775
on 8/25/13 10:58 am - GA
Topic: RE: Scale is moving!

Congratulations!  I am just in the beginning stages of starting this journey...I hope.  I have my first informational meeting in a couple weeks but i wanted to know honestly about the procedure.  I know it is a mind and life style change as well but is there anything you would change?

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