I pray you have a speedy but safe recovery. I will need to re-inflate my deflated boobs, but will have to save up for that since it is cosmetic.
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I pray you have a speedy but safe recovery. I will need to re-inflate my deflated boobs, but will have to save up for that since it is cosmetic.
Congratulations! You sharing your journey, inspires us all. I can't wait till I hit the 100 lbs mark!
I had to do 14 days of full liquids and I did it by drinking a protein shake that I made using Isopure zero Carb Creamy French Vanilla protein powder, and I also drank a lot of the Isopure protein...
Wooo Hoooo!!! Congrats! Thanks for sharing, it's inspiring.
Go ahead with your bad self hottie mama!!! You look amazing...keep sharing with us, it is inspiring. Way to go!
The best advice I can give you is to follow the process. Don't try to cut corners or rewrite the rules :-) It might feel at times like you can't do it, but believe me you can!!! Don't be too hard...
HI there. You are so lucky that you only have to do 7 days of liquids. I had to do 14 days prior to surgery of liquids. I cheated on day one and had a handful of dry roasted peanuts, but that's...
I am so sorry to hear that you have had to endure this level of discomfort. You shouldn't feel embarrassed because you were not the one who made the insensitive comment. As new employees, they...
Just wondering, did you have to go through 6 months of nutritional counseling before you were sleeved?
Awesome. Hope all is well!!
Hey Lisa. I understand how you feel. I am 12 dys out and I'm still on full liquids and will be for 17 more days. My MD kept me on clear liquids for 9 days, and I'm on full liquids for 3 weeks, so...
You're welcome. I know what you mean. It took me years to make the decision, but I was just so glad that my insurance company was going to cover it, I was willing to do whatever they required...lol...
Since I'm recently sleeved, my goals are:
Increase my fluid intake
Increase my protein intake
Start walking.
Good luck!! Remember, keep your eyes on the prize and it will keep you focused and help you to not fall for the temptations.
Hi there,
You will do just fine. Not knowing what to expect is always scarier than actually going through it. I can relate to having to do something different than your family. I actually had to...
What is the pouch test?
I had to wait 6 months too, so I know what you're going through, but it will fly by, believe me! I drank the pre-made French Vanilla ones by EAS Myoplex Advantage. hey are only 3 carbs and have 17g...
Congratulations!!! Hang on for the ride.
I was sleeved on 7/24/12 and have 5 very tiny incisions across my upper abdomen and 1 slightly larger one through which the excised stomach was removed. My procedure was done by my surgeon using the...
Hey Karla M! Don't you worry about them and their dinner date. You just stay focused on the end goal. I notice you have a countdown to your wedding date. Keep your eyes on that prize. You are...
I am so sorry to hear you have PBC. I hope your treatment is helping you manage your symptoms. I was diagnosed with MCTD (mixed connective tissue disease), sometimes referred to as UCTD(unspecified...
Congratulations!!! You have taken the first step to reclaim your life. I am very happy for you. It is not an easy decision to make. I had to g through the 6 months of visits required by my...
Erina. I understand completely how both you and BB feel. I am 38 years old and have been obese for 22 of those years. I have tried many different diets, have had great successes and epic failures...
The strange thing is I loved those Isopure protein drinks pre-surg, but I have not been able to stomach them post-surg. I'm hoping I'll regain the taste for them because I have a whole case of them...
I found the Isopure products at my local GNC store. I joined their club for $15 for the year and saved tremendously with the instant coupons I earned for joining, plus the merchant reduced my price...