Mrsdean4
Mrsdean4 posted a comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Congrats! That's a fantastic accomplishment!
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
Wow, all liquids wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I started around lunchtime on Monday, so I won't have my yummy egg until lunchtime today. I'm considering continuing with liquids today. Has anyone gone longer than 2 days of liquids fo
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
any other sleevers have iron issues? -
I am almost 2 years out and have had some issues. First of all, I would do my surgery again in a heartbeat, but I am just wondering if iron is a problem for anyone else? My ir...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
really struglling, 11 months out - I was sleeved on 11/28/11. I am down over 100 lbs. I developed kidney stones and had a kidney blockage which led to an abcessed kidney, sepsis and an emergency surgery and ICU st...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Opinions on my calorie goal? LONG! - So, I have a nutrition question for you, after reading an article about BMR. It is insane that I'm even considering this, but I think I'm not eating enough.
My goal has be...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Frustrated @ 3 weeks - I know a stall is normal at this time, but I haven't lost anything in well over a week. I am worried that I am the one person who won't lose at all!
I am getting in 80 grams o...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
what's your favorite food log/program? - I want to start keeping a food diary/log and was just wondering what are the latest and greatest programs out there. I have an iphone that I'm permanently attached to, so is there...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Recumbent bike 3 weeks post? - It's cold here in central Virginia and I'm bored with just walking th halls. If I keep it very slow, would anyone out ther agree with me that riding would be okay at this point? ...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
My very first NSV! - I have been suffering quietly through my first mini stall and decided to go shoe shopping Saturday with my normal weight sister in law. I was barely squeezing into 9 ww she's p...
Mrsdean4 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
My diet 1 week out is odd... - My doctor changed the diet plan recently for VSG post op. I was giving pureed lasagna as my first meal after I passed my leak test in the hospital, and they told me I would be on ...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
1st day back to work, 7 days post-op - I went back to work today, and it went really well! I had some apple sauce from home and a protein shake, along with some soup I added protein powder to. No hunger, had plenty of...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
checking in, sleeve on 11/28 - hi everyone!
I'm 6 days out and doing really well. I don't have to take my oral diabetes medication anymore! I still have a good bit of swelling to my abdomen, particularly...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
i am sleeved and home! - still very very sore and not moving very fast at all. extremely swollen and holding fluid in some odd ways, not a pretty sight. So thrilled to be home, though. Medical and nursi...
Mrsdean4 posted a comment 12 years, 5 months ago
I completely get what you are questioning. I have very similar...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
my surgery is 11/28!!!! - I just got my date yesterday. I hope to find some "surgery siblings" to stay in touch with.
I'm in Virginia, and will be having my procedure at UVA in Charlottesville, with Dr....
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
I have my DATE! =) - I am so excited! My sleeve surgery will be Monday, Nov 28th. I could have done it sooner, but my husband just had C-spine surgery on this past Wednesday and we have small childre...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
How long from approval to cutting for YOU? - I just got my approval today, and I know that every office is different and each patient situation is unique, but I'm curious. How long after your insurance approved you did you a...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
I'm APPROVED!!!!!! - I got the email on the way to work this morning. YAY! I'm so excited. Now, I hate that I'm not in control of the next step. I have to wait (ugh, more waiting) for my surgeon's ...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
buying a bicycle, need advice please! - So, a little background first. I'm 40, 5'3" and right around 270 now. I have two lousy knees. I'm pre-op, hoping to do VSG very soon. I've been back into exercising for about...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Everything submitted to Carefirst VA, now just wai - I am soooo anxous! Everything was submitted to BCBS Carefirst VA yesterday by my surgeon's office. I am (of course) on pins and needles waiting for a response from insurance. I ...
Mrsdean4 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
completed psych eval today! - yay, one more thing checked off the to-do list! I finished the second half of my psych evaluation today. To say the Dr was throrough would be an understatement. I didn't expect ...
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