firefly2000 posted a comment 12 years ago
I have been praying for Tina's safe return everyday!! I am so sorry...

firefly2000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
My surgery experience -   March 20th - I think the scariest part for me was getting the IV put in, (I have awful veins, so it's hard to find a good one!) The anesthesiologist team was so kind to me. They...

firefly2000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
First Post Op Visit! -   March 28th -  I just came back from my 1st post op appointment, and I am happy to announce that I have lost 12 lbs!! I was so scared when I stepped on that scale!! I had been...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sleeved 8 days ago...12 lbs down baby!!!! (long!) -  Hey everyone, I was sleeved last Tuesday,(March 20th)  I just came back from my 1st post op appointment, and I am happy to announce that I have lost 12 lbs!! I was so scared...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Am I getting in too many calories with my protein -  I am 6 days post-op and I just started my protein drinks yesterday. I have bought two different types of shakes. Pure Protein Shakes (ready made) 35 grams protein 4 grams car...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Why can't you cut in half/crush extended release p -  I am 6 days post-op and I have to take two extended release pills a day. They are too large to swallow. At 3 days post-op my husband crushed them for me. It was awful! The next da...

firefly2000 posted a comment 12 years ago
It is great to feel human again! I have not ventured to far from home...

firefly2000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
2nd day post-op -  March 22- Today is my 2nd day post-op and I am feeling a little bloated, a little sore, still sleepy, and still have a dull headache. I had my first bm this morning (sorry to be s...

firefly2000 accomplished a goal 12 years ago
make it through surgery March 20th! and to join all my new friends on the losers

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Prevacid and vitamin question? -  When did all you post-ops start taking your Prevacid, and vitamins? I bought two types of vitamins, liquid, and chewables....any advice? Lesley

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sleeved and at home! -  Hi everyone! I was sleeved yesterday, and just got home a little while ago. Surgery went well, it took about 45min. from start to finish. I am feeling very, very, tired from th...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
It's sleeve eve!! -  IT'S SLEEVE EVE!......... Tomorrow I report to Englewood Hospital at 8:30am!  Thank you so much for all the kind words and encouragement!  Best wishes to all my March sleeve s...

firefly2000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
It's sleeve eve!! -  March 19, 2010 - Well, after researching WLS on and off for 2 years, fighting with insurance, and having no choice than to self-pay.... the time has finally come! Tomorrow is the ...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
OMG! I can eat cardboard right now! -  Ok, so tomorrow is the BIG day, and my Dr. requires a 24 hour liquid diet. Well, guess what?....I'm freaking STARVING! I'm not kidding...I could eat a piece of cardboard right now...

firefly2000 posted a comment 12 years ago
Does your Dr. do this procedure all the time? Or do you have to...

firefly2000 added a goal 12 years ago
make it through surgery March 20th! and to join all my new friends on the losers

firefly2000 posted a comment 12 years ago
I am so excited for you! What is a single port? Does it mean that they...

firefly2000 posted a comment 12 years ago
Oh how I love your enthusiasm!! We got this! I can't wait to sit my...

firefly2000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Facing reality! -  Sunday March 18th - Ok, BIG reality check! I just asked my daughter to take some pictures of me so that I could look back and remember what I looked like before WLS. WOW! I didn't...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
March 20th is the date! -  Hello everyone! I just confirmed my surgery date. It will be on March 20th? I am so excited, and a little nervous! I would love to hear any advice, or tips on what to expect a...

firefly2000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Insurance nightmare! -  My insurance company will not cover ANY weight loss surgery PERIOD! My question is where do I go from here? I really feel like surgery is the only thing that will help me! Has any...
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