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    Today is my 5 year "Sleeve-a -versary"

    Hi all!
    I haven't been on this forum for a few years but I wanted to update and inform people who might be curious what life is like 5 years post-sleeve.
    So, back in 2011, I had yoyo dieted my...
  2. Re: I made my goal!!!!!!!! Before and after pics of Dawnie

    WOW!!!! You truly look like a different woman. Much younger! You rock! Very inspirational!
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    Re: 3 year anniversary today...

    You are a wonderful inspiration! I, too, just passed my 3 year mark. I am back on here to renew my inspiration because in the last year I got a little sloppy and have eaten WAY too many carbs. I have...
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    Re: Unjury Chicken Soup?

    I like their vanilla and chocolate a lot...but the chicken soup made me gag. I give it a 1!
  5. Re: Question to post sleevers done in Mexico

    Things have changed in the 2 years since I went there! The only extra charge when I went was the xray! We went in the medical lane no charge! And when I went they still had the recovery house, so no...
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    Re: Am I making a mistake getting sleeved?

    You look young, I was 49 when I got sleeved. I yoyo dieted myself to huge from relatively skinny starting in my 20's. I could never stick to a diet, I was always hungry.

    In retrospect, if I had...
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    Re: Let's go Outback Tonight!

    I love all the well deserved encouragement you are getting on here and I agree with everyone, you did great, no beating yourself up! I started reading the thread because I am a waitress at Outback,...
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    Re: Anyone blogging/vlogging/twittering?

    Yes, I did pre op and then after every 20 lbs lost...in a bikini! lol. Yes, I have always been a bit of an exhibitionist I guess.
  9. Re: cracker alternative for the carbophobe (me)

    I am so proud of you! You are staying on track and looking at labels, so very important in this journey. I am 2 years out and about 6 months ago felt very invincible to weight gain and got a little...
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    Re: 2 1/2 Years Out

    I realize that this post is over a year old, but now that I am 23 months out of surgery I had to find some help. I lost 85 lbs the first 8 months, maintained pretty effortlessly for a year, and in...
  11. Re: You just don't realize how bad you look until you get your picture took!

    I always described myself as a "Reverse Anorexic"...just because as an anorexic looks in the mirror and sees a fat body, I was fat and always saw a skinny girl in the mirror! BUT photos were...
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    Re: Eating out post op

    I eat out all the time, as I am in a "dating" mode. I sometimes share a meal, or bring home leftovers. I have made some of those restaurant portions last for 3 more meals! I try to make good...
  13. Thread: Staples

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    Re: Staples

    What I was told is that in time, scar tissue heals over the staples and makes them harmless.
  14. Stupid TV commercial advocating LapBand over Sleeve

    Are you kidding me? I just saw a commercial with a man who had lap band surgery...who claimed it was better than the sleeve. There is NO WAY I EVER wanted a lap band or bypass...and I love my sleeve!...
  15. Stupid TV commercial advocating LapBand over Sleeve

    Are you kidding me? I just saw a commercial with a man who had lap band surgery...who claimed it was better than the sleeve. There is NO WAY I EVER wanted a lap band or bypass...and I love my sleeve!...
  16. Stupid TV commercial advocating LapBand over Sleeve

    Are you kidding me? I just saw a commercial with a man who had lap band surgery...who claimed it was better than the sleeve. There is NO WAY I EVER wanted a lap band or bypass...and I love my sleeve!...
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    Re: This is what 20 months out looks like

    Wooohoooooooooooo! Looks like a blast! I was never one to let my size keep me from doing anything, at 260 I was bungee jumping, but I am just weird that way. Glad you are doing what you have always...
  18. Thread: Fad Diets

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    Re: Fad Diets

    Oh, and I wanted to add that Jenny Craig WANTED my goal to be 130 lbs so I never achieved it and felt like a total failure. Look at me at 172...winner winner chicken dinner is all I have to...
  19. Thread: Fad Diets

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    Re: Fad Diets

    It all started with STUPID Jenny Craig back in the early 90's when I was about 27 years old...I was about 184 lbs then and felt disgusted with myself. I lost 40 lbs but they taught me really NOTHING...
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    Re: Time Capsule- July 2013 - July 2014

    It's a GREAT idea! Don't forget to take your measurements...those always are inspirational to me! I took a cloth tape measure and marked all the vital stats right onto it...boobs, belly, waist, arms,...
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    Re: 8months since my vsg sx

    I remember last year, when I was just about 4 months out, it was Girl Scout cookie time...I had been very good up to that point...and then I got my hands on some Thin Mints...and couldn't believe I...
  22. Re: Ugi test!!! Consti-freaking-pation!!!!! Omg !!!!!

    I sooooo remember day 6 post op. I had to give myself an enima. Blah! Glad you are ok again, haha!
  23. Thread: Newbee

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    Re: Newbee

    I went with Dr. Almanza (Jeruselem Clinic) and have nothing but praise for my experience. Noisy and hectic? Not for me. I had a great experience. Good luck with what ever you do!
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    Re: Tummy Tuck, loose skin?

    I started at the same weight you are and have lost 88 lbs. I don't think I will have surgery...unless I win the lottery. I have some loose skin, but it isn't all wrinkly, I guess I am a lucky 50 year...
  25. Thread: Hello!

    by carolynodien
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    Re: Hello!

    My surgery was in Oct. 2011...and I have had ZERO regrets. I have lost 88 lbs, and have maintained that for a year now, instead of yoyoing back up and adding a few pounds like was my pattern. I still...
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