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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunnygirl_28734's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Brenda, but everyone calls me Sunny!
    Surgery date
    11/15/2013
    Surgeon
    James Kasper
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    Nov 2013
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    Western Massachusetts, but native North Carolinian, waiting to retire and go home to my mountains!
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    Default Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    My sister-in-law was found deceased on Sunday. They think she died Thanksgiving evening. Just 53 years old, but she suffered....was tormented.....by anorexia and bipolar disorder. No definite cause of death until medical examiner finishes, but they think either a massive coronary due to the anorexia or- she had MRI 3 wks. ago because of numbness and tingling throughout her body and although she died before follow-up visit for diagnosis, the MRI showed "shadows" in the brain. This could have been caused by the anorexia which depletes the body of protein and can cause brain lesions, or it could have been tumors-we just don't know.
    Her mom, my mother-in-law, died just 5 months ago due to lung cancer. So my dear, 90 yr. old father-in-law has lost a wife and a daughter within 5 months. My husband is shattered-again, he has lost a mother and sister within 5 months.
    So in my personal life, that is what has been happening since Sunday.
    I had my follow-up with my surgeon yesterday. He is pleased, I am healing nicely, he said I can start exercising with no limitations except to LISTEN TO MY BODY and of course, don't push it to or past the point of pain. Also I can start eating solids, being careful to chew chew chew and introducing foods slowly. I weighed 191 lbs, with my initial weight in August being 233- Nov. 1st first day of preop diet 219, 207 on surgery date of Nov. 15th. So since August, 42 lbs. Since preop, 28 lbs, and since surgery, 16 lbs. I am very happy with those numbers.
    So today I am started counting the calories and protein. I have packed my lunch for work and written down my meal plans for today. I haven't planned supper, but with breakfast, lunch and snack I am at 550 calories and 32 grams of protein so I think after adding supper I should be between 40-50 grams of protein and 800 calories.
    Thanks for the ongoing support and knowledge. Thank you for listening, and....peace.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mimik's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Missy
    Surgery date
    11/26/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Schram
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Im so sorry to hear this, prayers for you and your husband and family.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member muna's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    11/27/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr.Gabi Wazz
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Am so sorry for u and ur family may allah gives u strength ameen
    All my prayers with u
    800 cal is good keep it up
    And sorry again



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ann2
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    08/18/2014
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    n.a.
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Sunny, I'm truly sorry for your family's losses.

    Your other news is very heartening. Looking forward to hearing about your continuing progress.

    Ann



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
    M7 156 -79
    M8 151 -84
    M9 148 -87
    M10 146 -89
    M11 144 -91
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    Gastric Sleeve Member ltlsqueak's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sherri
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    11/20/2013
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    Dr. Kellum / VCU
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    (((hugs))) Sunny...this is so sad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. On a happy note, I'm so glad you got such a good report from your check up! Sounds like you're doing great with your meal planning. How's your energy level now? Do you get tired at work? Be careful not to overdo your exercise. Take care and know we care! Hope to hear from you soon.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa L's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    Dr. Wasco
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    So sorry for your losses. God bless you and your family.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member klecko's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    01/22/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr.Ahmad
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Sorry for your loss. Stay focused.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunnygirl_28734's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Brenda, but everyone calls me Sunny!
    Surgery date
    11/15/2013
    Surgeon
    James Kasper
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    (((Hugs))) back to you, Sherri. Thanks for your kind words and support. I am being VERY careful with my exercise, no way am I going to overdo it and risk a setback. As far as being tired at work, my surgeon said it takes the body a MONTH to shake off the effects of the aenesthesia and that what causes the insomnia. Of course the past 3 days since Debbie died has meant sleepless nights as well. But overall, I am really feeling great physically. I still have to figure out when to stop eating- I bite chew chew chew, wait between bites....repeat repeat repeat. There is no warning before you take one bite too many, just a big OWEEEE! lol So I told hubby last night when I prepare my plate, I'm just going to be mindful and aware, leaving a few bites on my teeny plate to avoid that last PAINFUL bite. :-)
    I saw your blog about how great you're doing with your walking at Wally World and everything! YAAYYYYY!!! Sorry your feet hurt, but you know as the weight comes off and your body gets healthier and more fit with exercise, that pain will start to subside. I am sooo happy for you.
    Well, I better scoot out the door. I have to warm up the car and leave in 10 minutes to be to work for 7. Have a great day, and keep in touch!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Graciegurl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Gracie
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    04/28/2014
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    Emma J. Patterson
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    So sorry Sunny to hear about your sister-inlaw. Hugs.......... But sounds like you are doing wonderful, post-op! Keep going strong!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member skinny2be's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    skinny2be
    Surgery date
    05/22/2013
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    Dr.Ortiz&Lopez@alighterme.com
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    God Bless you and your family.. I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss and pain all of you have had to endure. Only God knows the future, we don't always understand why things happen the way they do. You just have believe that everything happens for a reason, and God has a plan.
    My heart goes out to you....



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Forestgalice's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lynette
    Surgery date
    10/21/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Ahmad
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    so sorry for your losses, sending healing hugs to you and your family.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member AJMICKEYFAN's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    11/13/2013
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    So sorry for your family. Saying a prayer for your family. Congratulations on your success!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member incredibleshrnkngshirly's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Shirley
    Surgery date
    07/13/2011
    Surgeon
    Dr. Terry Scarborough
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    Prayers lifted for you and your dear family Sunny. They are so blessed to have you! Keep up your good work on your weight loss. You are a very strong woman! God bless all of you with His peace that passes all of our understanding!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member katiedidd40's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    11/04/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Clark Warden
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Sunny, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending (((HUGS))) and prayers your way. Keep up the great work with the sleeve, sounds like you're doing awesome!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Gordita's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/17/2013
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    paul gonzalvo
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    Default Re: Personal tragedy-19 days out-surgeon visit

    Very sorry for your family's losses. Hugs and long distance support-Gordita


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