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    I LOVE premier protein drinks. Sometimes you can buy them at Walmart, I usually buy them at bjs don't buy them on amazon - crazy expensive!
  2. My surgery was done by dr. Beltre..and thank u for all the well wishes..he was here at 0730 this am telling me I cud go home. He removed my up drain.. Reviewed my diet with me.. And even told me I can eat oatmeal or creame of wheat when I get home.. Lol! Y am I
    So excited about this.. I don't know.. Lol! But my pain is next to
    Nothing.. A lil pressure and that's it.. Once the drain was pulled.. I felt a lot better..
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    Who did your surgery? I had mine in Orlando on 10/25. Good luck in your recovery.
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    Wishing you all the best today.
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    Keep on the Sunny Side
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    Best of luck today! Prayers coming your way!
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    Best of Luck tomorrow!! I hope you are overcome with calm from now until when you wake from your surgery. Keep us posted!!!
  8. it will be the best decision you have ever made.you will have so much confidence and energy.you will be so happy.
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    you will b fine, just pray about it.
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    Happy Birthday and enjoy life!
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    Thank you! It has been frustrating. My ass is all but completely gone lol but I'm definitely rocking an hour glass figure. The dr said I should be at 150 by the first year, but being at 176 only a few months out is a little worrisome! Are you already scheduled for your surgery?
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About Serenity3104
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Hi my name is Shanna..I'm 32.. And about a month ago I decided I would start the process of having the gastric sleeve surgery. I have always been a big girl... I've always been the big girl in class and amongst my friends. But I'm 5'8 so even though I'm a big girl, I'm curvy and tall so I always felt it wasn't so bad. However last year I hit the 300lb mark..and I had always told myself that if I hit the 300lb mark something would have to be done. I've worked out.. I use to walk 3 to 6miles about 3 to 4 times a week. I've done hcg shots, I've done phentermine.. I've tried eating healthier.. And nothing worked to keep the. Weight down. I finally reached the point however when I just settled into the fact that hey.. I'm a bbw... Deal with it. I told myself..I'm beautiful, I'm sexy, I'm intelligent..I'm a great mom and a decent nurse. But being overweight and being at 300 lbs is always in the back of my mind..he dumped me because I'm fat... He doesn't wanna commit because I'm fat.. I can't go sky diving cuz I'm over the 250 weight limit. My boobs are a size H cup and cost about 40 to 50 dollars and just to get a cute outfit I'm probably gonna dish out about 100$ because plus size clothes are either tacky,expensive, or both. So one day I just decided I've had enough.. And I scheduled my first appointment. That was July ..my next appointment is in aug...I'm estimating my surgery will take place in November but I don't know for sure. I'm excited and scared.. I want to use this forum to follow people who have been there so I ask can ask questions and be educated...so here goes...:-)
Location:
Orlando FL
Interests:
Music,nature hikes, concerts, photography,afropunk,
Occupation:
Psych nurse
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Wiljon Beltre
Surgery date:
2013-11-20

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Its been 4years!

by Serenity3104 on 12-03-2017 at 01:26 PM
Wow! How has everyone been?! I think i forgot how much i enjoyed the support of everyone on this site. So, Im back!

The last 4 years have been full of change and growth, people treat you differently when you are thinner, believe it our not. Whether they knew you before the lost or met you afterwards, its still different. But also i carry myself differently , i'm not the same chic i was prior to my gastric sleeve. I have to tell myself this comes from maturity and growth, but also

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5months out...

by Serenity3104 on 04-16-2014 at 09:12 PM
So April 20th will be my 5month mark..I'm a sz 16.. (Woohoo) and I hit the gym 3 -4times a week and enjoy it. My weight is going back and forth between 235 and 237. I weigh once a week and I've hit a plateau these last 3 weeks. Which is funny cuz in that last 3 weeks I've been hitting the gym more and trying to tone and build muscle..so I'm wondering is it muscle or fat? I hate these plateaus..:-( what worries me most is that although I still eat healthy.. I've been eating more often and snacking..and

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I'm a sz 18!!!!

by Serenity3104 on 02-02-2014 at 08:57 AM
That's right! A sz 18!! So how's life.. Life is good! Today was my weekly weigh in.. I'm at 251.0 lbs. Did I say weekly weigh in? Yes..my daily weigh ins were driving me batty and I had to stop to maintain a sense of sanity..lol! So I do weekly weigh ins...I eat healthy fruits,veggies,chicken,fish..snack on fiber bars and nuts..lol. Yes I still count calories..and I drink about 64ozs of water a day. The weather here in fl has been cold and rainy and I refuse to waste money on a gym so instead of

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I'm becoming that diet freak I use to hate :-/

by Serenity3104 on 01-07-2014 at 03:27 PM
I hate to say it...But I feel like I'm becoming obsessed with 1. The scale and 2. What I eat
And that just makes me wanna eat more. I know I don't eat nearly as bad as I use to before my weight loss surgery...but it's so hard to put that scale away...I actually may just hide it sum where...not only that..I'm always counting calories in my head...or subtracting calories when I exercise...and lately I'm always thinking "gosh I've eaten a lot today" even though all my food has been

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Is it just me or does this surgery make you happier?! Lol!

by Serenity3104 on 12-18-2013 at 06:32 PM
So...I am almost to a month post op and these last 28 days have been awesum. I feel happier, more energy..I am eating right..I am totally in love with my body right now lol! And I have been exercising. I love how my clothes are fitting loser..I just feel free now you know..wow!

Downside..if I go too long without eating..I get this pain in my stomach..on the left side..ugh

Definitely gotta drink a few minutes before my meal and a few minutes after cuz If I don't i will

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Picture BEFORE 300.00 lbs. - before
Picture AFTER after - 200.00 lbs.

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Surgery date: 11/20/2013

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