bdaycakegirl
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Therapy -
If you can afford it or have insurance coverage, go for it!
I started seeing a therapist a month or so ago for grief issues. She also happens to specialize in eating d...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
When was your drain removed? -
At my consult they said before I leave the hospital. I thought you kept it a while?
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Reactive Hypogycemia -
Does anyone have this, and if so, how hard is it to manage? This is my biggest fear with RNY as my mom died from it because she was a type 1 diabetic and took too much insulin. ...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Finally met surgeon -
And he thinks I should do rny based on my diabetes. We talked, told him my reasons for sleeve and he told me where he thought I was wrong. He told me he will do either and fee...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
What percent of -
your excess weight did you lose at:
6 months post op?
1 year post op?
3 years post op?
5 years post op?
If you are pleased with your results, wha...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
I know its been asked a million times before -
But I was set on having VSG, and my surgeon does both and is experienced in both, but thinks in my case (312lbs, diabetic) that I would benefit more from RNY. Thoughts?
HOne...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Fishy Email? -
So I emailed my surgeon's office. My first appt. is Tuesday and you pay an oop admin fee of $525. He has a great reputation here, but mostly for rny. I wanted to know what his e...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
OT - How do I add text to my signature? -
I can't figure it out!
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Any Pre-ops wanna start a group -
so we can work on eating right now? I just can't seem to get on board thinking I'll do it when I get my surgery. but that could easily be another three months.
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bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Need to give up -
beer and wine. I haven't had surgery but I know a big part of my weight problem is we indulge in way too much wine/beer on the weekends. I am a big girl and can drink quite a f...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Instagram -
I created an account just for VSG pics under same user name as here. NO surgery yet tho, so not much to post, BUT anyone else have an account and I can follow you?
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Ideal Day from VETS -
What would be an ideal menu for a day look like for those that are allowed all solid foods and in serious weight loss mode, but still satisfied, not starving?
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
How are people denied? -
I haven't finished everything I need to do to be approved by my insurance, so maybe I'm missing something. But if you fill all of your insurance's requirements as stated in your...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Drinking with meals -
I know once you have WLS it is a no no bc it pushes the food through faster. I am wondering if this is true for people who have NOT had surgery, and if so, I wonder why I"ve alw...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
No WLS Date, yet I shopped -
I can't pass up a deal. Dresses on sale for $7.48 and I bought several in smaller sizes. Am I crazy? I just KNOW that I am going to get to wear them, but I don't even have a sur...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Where is the Search Button? -
I can't seem to find it.
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Doing this for her, but scared! -
So I am going to have VSG WLS, don't know a date. And I am doing this because I am sad I can't do all the things I want to do with my four year old. But I'm also so scared I'm g...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Seriously Can't Wait -
For the day I can clean my garden bathtub without panting and having to take breaks. Simple house work is a workout now, and that should not be.
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
And all I really want -
is to wear some five pocket Calvin Klein jeans.
I sing this in my head as Alaniss Morisett.
Howwwwwwwwwwwww Apropriate. :)
bdaycakegirl posted a comment 10 years, 6 months ago
OMG, you look fabulous. What a transformation! YOU GO GIRL!
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Surgeon questions - Finally meet him today. My questions are:
1. How many?
2. Complications
3. Fatalities.
4. Size of sleeve.
What else?
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Meet My Surgeon Tomorrow, Shoud hubster come? -
I've done my WL trial. Now I meet the surgeon tomorrow and get started on my nutrition classes and other requirements.
My hubs doesn't know how much I weigh. In the past he...
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Fruit -
Do those of you at goal eat fruit daily ? Any good losers eat fruits? I feel it has so many health benefits.
bdaycakegirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
If you could do it over -
would you stick with RNY, or go a different route?