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    Wowee!! AKBUTT kickin' BUTT!!
  2. Hey good I haven't been coming on here as much; I guess I don't have as many questions so no need. Still losing I bought size 16 jeans about a week ago and they are getting too big already so yesterday I went out and bout some 14. I can't believe it! That is what size I was in HS!!

    How are you doing?
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    It's been a while....how are you doing?
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    Just checking in to see how your doing? I've got a week then surgery! Preop diet sucks. Getting real sick of medifast products, but I'm almost done. I haven't cheated yet and don't plan too. Just stopping by to say HI.
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    HI, Lucky you... I lost 20 and then nothing until Sunday I weighed in and have lost 10 more so 30 total....I am down a size I think but I wish I could loose more I am so frustrated... A lot of people say that that is good but I would love to say I lost 40 like you...
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    How are you doing? How much have you lost so far?
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    Oh God, did I ever!! 8 days no loss and then my scales dropped 4, and now nothing again... so I think i am going to stop weighing myself so often. It seems to come in chunks. I think what I am going to aim for is to weight and measure every two weeks alternately... one week measure, one week weigh, so that they are ultimately two weeks apart. Stupid scales anyway!! :Þ
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    Hey Girl, yes I am doing well, and your are right I dont need to come on quite as much (plus I have a new role at work that is keeping me hopping - right now I am on a very boring teleconference so I snuck on haha). I am down 16 since Surgery, 32 Since pre-op and 53 from the top! Feeling good, able to eat anything, and learning new balance! I am finally moving again too.. . a good 40 minute power walk per day +++. Loving my sleeve!!
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    Thank you for that wonderful letter, made me feel so great! So funny that we mirror each other in loss and plateaus. Best of luck in your journey xox
  10. Hi, 60 is considered the minimum requirement. The higher the protein, the better energy reserve. I too have never had a problem and i get about triple the minimum. I am far enough out that i have to make sure and get some fruits, vegetables, and a few carbs in also. I have a tendency to forget about eating at all, and i get weak and then have no choice but to eat proteins. Good luck !!
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    Not yet I get paid tomorrpw so I will try then thank you
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    How you feeling chicka? How are the battle wounds? Mine are healing nicely but boy do they ITCH!!!
  13. Hi Angela!

    Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment! It means a lot to me. I hope all is going well with you. I looked at your profile and I see that you were sleeved on the 15th. Big changes, huh?!

    Hang in there, you are in for the most incredible journey. There are challenges along the way, but it is so worth it. You are so worth it!

    Patty
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    So glad to hear!! And yup I had two nice looking nurses tend to my wounds!! Lol
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    Well I wouldnt worry, as long as they look ok... I guess that clear plasticy stuff was the surgical glue? But they are sutured from the inside as well with the exception of the drain site. I didnt find any issued topically, but I can feel a bit of swelling underneight which grosses me out a bit - thank goodness that is almost gone. :P

    I took the "incision care" instructions with a grain of salt, and followed the same protocal as my c-section insicion which was WAY worse, and Im the only person I know that didnt get an infection with it. I dont wash them, but rather, let soapy water run over them... and then the same with water, so in other words, just a regular shower but let the water/soap flow over them. Then pat dry with a new clean facecloth or towel (dont reuse). Now that I am letting them out without bandages, I give them a shot of bactine before I get dressed, but I think you would be ok with polysporin as well.
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I am 42, married, two children and three step children. I have struggled my whole life as I am sure most have with my weight and have been considering weight loss surgery ever since I heard of it. Two years ago I went to the UofM for the seminar, saw my doctor and got a note, saw the weight loss surgeon and when it came time to contact my insurance they said they don't cover the surgery. I was sooooo disappointed! My husband and I went on the road for a year (for his work) and I wanted to revisit the idea so I started talking to people I know who have had the surgery. One of them had told me about the sleeve so I started researching and I came across the beliteweight website and realized it would be affordable, as I am paying out of pocket, to go to Mexico. So, away I go and I am so excited!
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Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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Movies, Game of Thrones, decorating, motorcyce riding
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Remodeling our barn to have weddings
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Angela Butt
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr Jose Guadaloupe-Rodruguez
Surgery date:
2013-05-15

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Food shows on tv and other random thoughts.....

by akbutt on 05-26-2013 at 07:32 AM
One would think that it is torture to watch cooking or eating shows on TV but I LOVE IT! I love watching them eat all that yummy food Man vs Food is my favorite.

Yesterday my stomach around my incisions (not the actual incision) was sore; my clothes are rubbing me there and it just feels irritating to me. I noticed the area where I am bruised is numb and I am wondering if the feeling is coming back or if its because my clothes are looser and causing more friction. Also, after

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11 Day Post Op Measurements-aka Wk 2

by akbutt on 05-26-2013 at 06:16 AM
OK, so I have decided to take my measurements every Sunday regardless of the fact that I am not exactly 14 days out.

WK1:
Date 5/19/2013
Arms Chest Waist Hips Thigh
13.5 54 no bra 50.25 52 25.25

WK2:
Date 5/26/2013
Arms Chest Waist Hips Thigh
13 51 1/2 48.5 52 25 1/8

I had to take these 3 times myself and then I made my husband do it because I couldn't believe

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After taking a day off....

by akbutt on 05-25-2013 at 07:16 AM
Good Morning friends

Yesterday I had to take a day off due to my husband borrowing my laptop to go in to work. Anyway, it was uneventful regardless. I was feeling tired, a little lazy, and I lost no weight. This morning though, I lost 4 more pounds and I am at 239 (no more 240's)! At this rate I am going to be hitting 199 in no time. LOL

I can't really tell that I have lost as much as the scale says I have except for the fact that my sweatpants are feeling

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Measurements 4 days post op

by akbutt on 05-19-2013 at 08:25 AM
5-19-13
Arm-13.5
chest-54 (no bra)
waist-50.25
hips-52
thigh-25.25
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Hubby....Annoying things....just complaining :)

by akbutt on 05-18-2013 at 07:54 PM
So when I was doing the pre op diet I told my husband that he could have pop and popcorn at the theater. When I was in Mexico for surgery my doctor said that I could go to the Mexican restaurant and order whatever I want, have drinks, enjoy myself. My husband ordered his usual fajitas, I ordered flautas, and we ordered some grn peppers stuffed with chz because I had never had them and wanted to try them. Well he ate most of his, half of one of my flautas, and half a pepper. I only ate half a

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