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    nice progress
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    hi thanks for the welcome idk if u got my last msg... but im glad i found a place were i can get advise and support. and yes i did gain the weight back wit the lap band i lost the 80 then got prego... then 5 months later got prego again....but im wanting to lose 250 to 260 i hope i can do it!
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    Hi! I haven't gotten on here for quite some time either. I'm doing fine raising my two Grandchildren. It's amazing how much the sleeve helps to keep your weight stable. I'm holding my own and keeping my weight off. YIPPEE!!! I never could do that before the surgery. I try to eat healthy and stay away from sugar. I can eat portions like on a diet such as one grilled chicken wrap or one piece of cheese pizza or a salad. I also eat every two to three hours throughout the day. I'm so happy I went through with this surgery! Nice keeping in touch with you. Take care...Love...Bonnie Bedford
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    Thank you so much, I'm sure I will need you to ask questions of. Appreciate this very much
  5. Brie, only good things have come for me after the 1.5 year mark, just being able to do stuff around the house without feeling wore out. Going up& down the stairs without feeling like im going to pass out or my heart is going to pop out of my chest. As for my stomach, it still feels tight, i dont think it has expanded hardly at all. i know that is a big concern for people, they wonder if they can just stretch it back out,& i guess maybe you can but i have not had that at all in my case. I will say there are some days when i know my stomach will not tolerate food, so i just mix up a smoothie with some protein & im fine. Also, be very leary of coffee, tea, anything caffeine- for me thats a NO NO- never was a soda drinker &hardly ever drank coffee but the shift and hours i work i sometimes would grab a cup or two of coffee, i found out real fast that makes the bowel very unsettled and at any moment you have to run for your life to the bathroom. Some people have constipation at times, i did, i just used Metamucil & then it just stopped being a problem & i didnt have to take it anymore . again not everyone is the same, you may not have any of those issues. Also, watch what medications you take, my regular doctor prescribed me something that had a common side affect of weight gain, & let me tell you i gained and i was MAD! i came off that real fast- if you wondering anything specific let me know i am an open book lol P.s ty for the kind words on my appearance
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    By the way you're a beautiful lady, not an afterthought I just forgot to put it on my post
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    I found them, you've really come full circle. Question; being about 1.5 years post op, would you say there is anything that has changed somewhat than during your first year?
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    I'm not sure why but I cannot see your photos. I see the banner that says before with your weight and the one that says after with that weight but cannot see the photos. There is also the link for me to choose to post my photos and that is all. It's really not a huge deal but you are very inspiring as per your response to cherbear (first time I've come across your post), and I am a new member to be sleeved next week on 5/31. I will check again as I see your profile pic has just changed. I know you must be so happy, you look so nice and of course must be much more agile....yay
  9. Check out my before and after pictures- i keep a copy of them on my refrigerator as a reminder not to grab crap food lol
  10. i started as a size 20 and xxl
    I am now a size 10 and med/large
    I have met my goal set with my doctor, i am now trying to lose just 10 more pounds but i am very please and happy this worked for me, i thought i was going to be that ONE person it wont work for... : ) good luck to everyone! its so worth it
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    Hi...So happy to hear of your successful journey of the "Sleeve" weightloss and how great you're doing. You had so many extra problems while you had your surgery and braved them all. It takes a special person to go through all of this. Take care...By the way, you remind me of Kate Winslett without the red hair. Watch out world!!!! Hahaha
  12. ty sandy and vanjaslau - i went in on tues and came home on saturday. i have been taking the pain medication almost on the exact time its due for the next dose. My pain is high, i have to admit. The surgery went good from what i understand, they took out the gallbladder and then found i had a hernia, so they repaired that. Like everyone, i guess we are all different, i just didnt expect to be hurting so much but i am getting around a little bit every so many hours, and resting and sleeping better. Ty guys so much for your messages, nice to be thought of.
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    How are you doing? Did everything go smoothly for you? I hope you are doing great!
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    How are you going there? I hope everything went smoothly for you. Rest up and take it easy on yourself. Let us all know how you are going.
    hugs from Sandy
  15. lol hi- sorry i am still learning how to use this website so im not real sure how this message stuff works lol im a nervous wreck, but ty for asking haha. how are u? i am a night owl..so im always up late and my stomach scope it tomorrow so im just up
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About alwaysthinking
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
5'8 and 1/2 highest weight 253 - size 20 clothes xxl Nov 2010
May 2012 weight 163 - clothes size 10 med/large
Location:
Michigan
Interests:
travel, research on the internet, helping others
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Tallal M. Zeni,M.D.
Surgery date:
2010-11-30

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