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    I just wondered how your doing? I've never flown before either. I will have to fly 8 hours there.im worried about it. And a lot of other things as well.im having surgery 5/9/15. With Dr.Ortiz. I'm nervous about having it so far from home.
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    Awesome!
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    He cleaned it up, put some ointment on it and prescribed me antibiotics. It's looking better already!
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    I had my wound looked at and he said it was infected! :-/
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    Well you did it! I hope you are doing great. Today may be a little rough, but it's all much better from now on. Hang in there and you will be shopping tomorrow or the next day with a smile on your face. Xoxo
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    Hope all went well today Katie and that they are taking great care of you at Mi Doctor!
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    Hey Katie, just want to give you a little support. Your date is coming fast. You will do great, I feel amazing 10 days out. I really had a lot of pain I. Hospital but once my drain was out I was ok. It really bothered me, but it had a roommate and hers was fine. I am exactly on schedule with eating soft foods etc and Ronda email ps every week to update your info. You will do great. Have fun! Xo. Oh lost 19 lbs sooo crazy!
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    Doing much better today. Rough couple of days but it's all good. The place is nice and clean. I'll fill you in more later. Thanks for thinking of me. Talk soon
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    Hi Katie - I am 9 days post op also with Dr Elias Ortiz. I am also Canadian from Ontario but did live in BC for 5 years! Loved it there! Let me know if you have any questions that I can maybe answer for you. I had a great experience! All the best!
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    Woo hoo just booked my flight and surgery date! April 15. So excited!!!!
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    Hi Katie. Just checking to see how you are and if you chose a doctor yet? Are you still going in the next month or two?
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    A warm welcome Katie
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I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Langley, BC. Canada
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Dr. Elias Ortiz
Surgery date:
2014-05-01

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13months out - questions for vets

by KatieR on 06-23-2015 at 01:53 PM
Hi everyone, hope you're all well!

I haven't posted in a while, my one year Surgiversary has come and gone. I am down 107 lbs to date, 33lbs to goal

The reason I am posting today is that I have been having some odd health issues, and I was hoping someone on here may have some insight - or maybe someone else is experiencing similar things.

I went to the doctor because the fingers on my right hand are in a lot of pain, and the joints are mildly swollen

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Facial changes

by KatieR on 05-26-2015 at 02:35 AM
Hopefully the photo loads properly from my iPhone!

Photo on the left is from a couple months pre op - the right is 1 year post op. Pretty crazy to look at!!


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Finally broke out of the 180's!

by KatieR on 03-03-2015 at 10:42 AM
I've been hovering at 180-183 for over a month!! I changed my breakfast back to a protein shake, and got more diligent with my water intake and BAM! 178!! I am at 97lbs total loss!! 3 more pounds till I hit that 100lb milestone!! Woohoo! Go team!

Hope everyone else is having a great morning too!!
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Confidence and Happiness Post-Op

by KatieR on 02-10-2015 at 06:28 PM
Hi everyone!

I've been thinking a lot about confidence these days. Before I had my operation, I was reading a lot of info about personality changes during weight loss. I was pretty skeptical, I consider myself to be quite self aware, and I really didn't see how losing weight would change anything. I think I have a better understanding of this concept now. Your personality doesn't *change* but your new found confidence reveals what was always there. This may seem so obvious, but it

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Great article!

by KatieR on 12-31-2014 at 03:47 PM
Hi all,

Just stumbled upon this article about a photographers journey after WLS. Amazing photos and interesting perspective-- I will be buying this book for sure!

http://www.refinery29.com/jen-davis-...p.FjiEyFrmEa4g
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Picture BEFORE 275.00 lbs. - before
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Surgery date: 05/01/2014

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