luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Caring for yourself after LBL/BL - I am starting to plan my plastics (will be with Dr. Capella in late winter) but my issue is that I really don't have anyone who can give me full time care after the surgery.  My mo...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Question for Vets or people further out - Do you still completely stay away from carbonation with fully matured sleeve? There are times I just want some fizz in my life.. like sparkling water (or Prosecco, not going to lie...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
A little late but 1 year surgerversary post with p - Hi All - Ive been away from OH for a while. Been very busy living life and enjoying again!  My one year surgerversary was on June 3rd and I haven't gotten a chance to post.  It has...

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luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Anyone have a baby or knowledgeable about post pla - I am going for my plastics consultation in a week and a half. My main concern is if I need to wait until after pregnancy before having a lower body lift.  I REALLY don't want to bu...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Consultation with Dr. Capella - Hi All -   I have a scheduled consultation with Dr. Capella on June 18th.  I know there are a bunch of people who have used him. Can you tell me what to expect?  I really would l...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Emergency gallbladder removal surgery yesterday at - I had a bad gallbladder attack driving to work Thursday. Turns out my gallbladder was full of stones and infected. My WLS surgeon wanted it out right away, so he added me to his sc...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
7 Months out today with Pics - I am 7 months out day and down 100.3lbs and 63 inches overall.  Best decision ever. I am still in shock when I think about the fact that I only have 27lbs to goal. I remembe...

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luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Century Club... On this.. the last day of the year - I woke up and cried on my scale this morning. I had a goal of joining the Century Club by 2014 and when I still had 1.3lbs to lose yesterday.. I convinced myself it wouldn't hap...

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luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
6 Month Labs were not the greatest - I am deficient in iron, potassium and phosphorous.   Ugh.   I will have to take an iron supplement and one that has both potassium and phosphorous combined.  I am scared that th...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Anyone have low blood pressure since surgery - I went to see my PCP and have my 6 month labs done.  Haven't gotten the lab results yet but she was concerned about my low blood pressure. Prior to surgery, it was always perfec...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Ugh. Anyone have any suggestions for my super emba - Super embarrassing question but you guys get it.  I am still suffering from bad breathe. I am assuming it's because I barely eat carbs, that it's Ketosis induced?  I am not sure...

luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
6 Months Out with Pics -   I am 6 months out today and thought I would give a little update.   I am down 88.4lbs since the 2 weeks before surgery.  I have gone from a size tight 20 and XXL to a 12-1...

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luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
5 Months out today - with Pic - I am 5 months out today. Down exactly 80lbs and 50 inches overall.  I am now wearing a medium in most tops.. some large.. and a size 14 in pants.   Month 4 was AMAZING. It j...

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luvstar0613 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
I hit Onderland yesterday - with a pic! - I have been waiting for the moment to see a 1 in front of my weight. It's been way too many years since that has been the case.  It happened yesterday morning when i hit 198.9 a...

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