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    Re: 6 Year Surgery Anniversary!

    Congrats! I am over 6 years out and the sleeve was not as successful a journey for me in some ways. I initially lost about 70-80 pounds and was able to conceive which was awesome but after having a...
  2. still making progress but a long way to go...

    Hello sleevers I haven't been here in a while but i wanted to share my before and after with you all. i am a bit over a year out and i never made it to onederland :( but i am still trying. My weight...
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    Re: Stuck in a rut... 5 months out

    I will look up this pouch test :) Thanks!
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    Re: Stuck in a rut... 5 months out

    Thank you again, I buy my bras at Ashely stewarts (the Jill Scott Butterfly bra) or I buy them at Lane Bryants Cacique stores. I try to catch them on sale but the butterfly bras are the best I have...
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    Stuck in a rut... 5 months out

    Sad to report in 5 months I have only lost about 50 pounds... I should be greatful I know but when I read others post about shedding 80, 90, 100 lbs in the same time frame I feel like I have messed...
  6. It has been a journey...Still moving forward

    I haven't posted in a while and thought it was time for an update. I was sleeved May 11th :) The sleeve has been great but for some reason the rest of my body turned on me. After about two weeks off...
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    Re: 3 Months post-op

    Congrats!! Thats wonderful! What are some of the things you have done to make sure you have continued lose the #s over the past 3 months? Im a bit over three weeks out and when I read successful post...
  8. Re: Do not get discouraged!!!! Before and after pics!!!

    You look great! What all did you do to make sure you kept on losing the #s ? Please share :)... Im only a little over three weeks out and can't find the motivation to walk, plus I am always fatigued...
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    Life changing...

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to check in. I was sleeved 5/11 :)... Highest weight 267 ... day of Surgery 260... as of today 244... it's coming off slowly but surely people say they see a change but I...
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    Last night as an Un-Sleeved Woman

    May 11th is the day when my life changes for the better...I hope and pray that this sleeve process will be a good one. I have been feeling weak and emotional all day. This clear liquid diet has my...
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    Re: Updated picture.

    You look amazing! Great Job! :)
  12. Re: I feel like I am starving! Pre-op Diet Sucks! :/

    Protien shake or Protien bar for breakfast and lunch, 1 small piece of fruit for snacks in between and for dinner 3 oz lean meat and non carbohydrate steamed veggies, no sugar/Calorie drinks of any...
  13. Re: I feel like I am starving! Pre-op Diet Sucks! :/

    I will use that affirmation!! :)... I don't eat chocolate so I know the chocolate shake won't help :/ yeah I know I am an alien...lol...Im a Memphian and I dont eat BBQ either..go figure...lol......
  14. I feel like I am starving! Pre-op Diet Sucks! :/

    I have done lets say not so great on this pre-op high protien low carb diet... Im about 3#s down since starting last Friday and it is like temptation is coming from all sides!! Plus since I had to...
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    Re: I have a date!..Omg..it's real

    Thanks :)... I had to go through the stress test, Upper Gi... plus get treated for H.pylori :/... So my process was a bit extended over the 6 month weigh ins because I was done with that in...
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    I have a date!..Omg..it's real

    So I met my surgeon today Dr.Wegner here in Memphis and my surgery date is May 11th!!! WHOA!! It was that or wait another two months... Anyway I am going out of town this weekend and I was told to...
  17. Re: Surgery scheduled for May 15 Dr Woodman Memphis

    Good luck to you...! I just received my approval letter from insurance and I am meeting with Dr. Wagner tomorrow over at St. Francis. I've heard nothing but good things about Dr. Woodman!
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    He loves all of me!

    Ok so here is my delimma...I have been dreaming about my sleeve and I am finally approaching a surgery date just waiting for insurance approval...I've been through all the hoops, the meetings, even...
  19. Did you really change before the surgery?

    Ok so I had my second psych appointment today and she told me to start making the life style changes now...as far as portion control and choosing healthier foods... I am like ok I will try but in...
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    Psych Evaluation TODAY!! ahhhh!!!

    I know this question has probably been asked numerous times... but what should I expect? ... I am 4months into my journey so I am hoping that at the top of next year I will have a surgery date!!...
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    I was ACCEPTED!!

    I am super syked!! I was accepted into the St. Francis Hospital for Surgical Weight Loss program!! I got my call today and it was a wonderful feeling!! SO now the process has officially started! I...
  22. Re: learning about WLS and which is best for me...

    Thanks a lot :) and so far I have been to two seminars at two COE in my area and my first appt. w/ a surgeon is Wed. and then with the other surgeon next week so I can see who is the better fit for...
  23. learning about WLS and which is best for me...

    Hello all!! I am a 27 year old southern gal and I have struggled with my weight for the last 10 years. I reached my highest weight of 265#s in 2008 after a number of tremendous losses. Since then I...
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