phatgirl 2011
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I just had to repost this because these are all on my skinny bucket list..also bungee jumping parasailing get on every ride except the kiddie ones at Disney and six flags! Go on vacation to Jamaica and Hawaii and feel my sexiest!!!! Feel like i'm being looked at and admired instead of how heavy I am. Just to comfortably cross my legs Not to see groans on peoples faces when i sit next to em on the subway. just tooo many to name.
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Wrapping My Brain around this
phatgirl 2011 replied to Dibley Dawn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a New Yorker too! lol I'm from the Bronx.. I work for the Emmm Tee Yaay so I'm all over the city. Congrats on Jury Duty too.. a nice lil change of pace. Tho.. being held there late is definitely the pits. -
OMG I'm doing the exact same thing and I'm scared, starting tomorrow it's diet time. From Jan till today i've gained 15lbs. But it's kinda unfair cuz when I went and got weighed at the beginning by the surgeon i had just gotten over a stomach virus and strep so i hadn't eaten any food in days. Even that morning i hadn't eaten. So it's time to get serious. I'm afraid they're going to push my procedure back since I haven't lost like i should. Also.. i've been frustrated because these "specialists" i have to see before the surgery are giving me the run around but that's neither here nor there. lol Good luck everyone.
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Congratulations Shelley! such wonderful happenings.
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Good Topic, I'm not banded yet but I also have no intention of telling anyone I may date about my band. so i'm just interested in the replies.
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Stay positive.. it's natural to feel a lil scared, of course you know that.
but keep your eye on the prize sis! -
I surely will.. going to be making my dr's office phone calls tomorrow morning while I'm off. see what i can get done. How are u feeling? Time is winding down for you... :-) i'm excited like it's me! lol
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Well... I thought I saw the finish line, thought after my meeting with the nutritionist i'd be good to go. But no, seems that my blood results were in and boy, were they NOT good. my Vitamin D was less than 7 what ever that means, when it should be in the 20s and I have very low vitamin B12. Soooo off to the endochrinologist. Who wants to do a sonogram since there is a history of throat nodules in my family. So i must jump that hoop on Sat, then she wants me to wait another month for a follow up appointment! Another freakin month?! I was hoping to be a May bandster atleast. But she's dashing that hope. Says she won't clear me till she knows, and I guess I understand that but. I just needed to vent. Feeling really frustrated right now.
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Anesthesia (sp?)
phatgirl 2011 replied to MissSammyD's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the one time i was put under was for a colonscopy.. i remember being told (while the sedative was being placed in my IV) Imagine you're on a beach drinking margaritas. I remember looking up and that instant saying I feel drunk! lol next thing I know it's like a blink and I'm awake. One second unconscious and the next Bam! Conscious. Like I could continue my sentence. lol Just that tipsy feeling of drinking and that is all. It's all good. -
Bandster Basics & A Day in The LIfe
phatgirl 2011 replied to Makulafamy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you soo much for your post and information. I know it was time consuming but Oh so helpful! I appreciate it and I'm sure alot of the other pre-banders do too. -
you were so right, finally made it in to my PCP and he gave me a shot and a prescrip for the vit D, under the tongue for 30 sec then swallow. After the shot, it took a few but I instantly perked up. Felt like i had a red bull!
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Is Anyone Else Tired All The Time?
phatgirl 2011 replied to hollytrice's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm not even banded and it sounds like me! Get a blood test. I had a Vitamin deficiency. Never had a problem before but out of no where it hit me and persisted for like 6 mos. Recently found out about the deficiency, got a B12 shot, some pills and a Vit D prescription for 50,000UIs. check with your doc, u should be climbing the walls with energy IMO. -
Not as smooth as yours! :-( prob with my vit. d and b12 levels had to get a shot in the drs off. and a prescription. Also seeing an endochrinologist beginning of may, but I'm going to call up and bitch for my results and clearance next week. I shouldn't have to wait a month for it! ya kno? these drs. sheesh. lol But i'm so happy for you! You're well on your way. How's your energy levels?
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Went to surgery came out without band:(
phatgirl 2011 replied to Tobeme's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
wow Tobeme I'm so sorry to hear that, but get better soon. It's ok, thank goodness for the insurance!! -
Congrats on the Surgery! I'm so jealous you're there and I started this process long before u! lol I'm still jumping through hoops! Hope you're well!! :-)
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Well... good to know it's not just me.. have been feeling really out of it since the beginning of the year thought my weight had finally got me down. Turns out my Vit D levels are extremely low. Gotta get it right before surgery! Endochrinologist here I come!
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I love these responses. I myself am going through the process of being banded. And these responses just renew my hope that I will be getting banded soon. I been through many ups and downs so i'm just ready! Congrats on all who have had such success on the band.
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Someone HELP! Im getting sick & surgerys TOMORROW!
phatgirl 2011 replied to armywife1129's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on getting Banded!!! how do ya feel??!?! -
That was beautiful. You should be a motivational speaker! Seriously. It motivated me and gave me new hope.
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I've said it before, I will say it again...I AM A LOSER!!
phatgirl 2011 commented on anglov's blog entry in Angela's Blog
Ohhh I'm so happy for you! And that sounds Delish!! lol i will definitely be checking out your blog for recipes. I will need some ideas! -
@anglov- Thanks so much for your advice... wow. I didn't realize it was so low, and didn't really realize the importance of vitamins till I am literally feeling run down. Don't even have the energy to go out and hit the Y for swimming or working out. I've been trying to get it together but this year, I've been feeling really out of it sleepy all the time and thought it was my weight getting the best of me, good to see it wasn't! I'm going to see my PCP tomorrow. @Roseyposey- I constantly wondered if I had fibromyalgia, but never brought it up to my doc, just did my wondering and research and just attributed how i was feeling to my weight. But now I see it's a much bigger problem. THanks a lot for your input and good luck in your loss as well. @ Bird- I am definitely going to try keeping my eye on the prize, stay focused and keep looking ahead. And keep me posted on you and your results. Good luck to you too... you're very close. It's almost within our grasp! Thanks also for your kind words!
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Surgery is this Thursday, March 31st! SO excited for my new life! :)
phatgirl 2011 replied to REDsparkles11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow so many being banded around the world tomorrow! So happy for you all! Happy Birthday and speedy recovery to you all! -
You're a perfect age! Good for you girl! I'm 29 and kicking myself that I didnt decide to do this sooner! I've lost so much time when I feel I could've been really LIVING! My dr has suggested it to me for years and I told him no... until this winter my weight combined with my asthma had me gasping for breath after running up 1 flight of stairs. That there was enough to change my mind. I am currently going through the process, just have a nut appt and the 1 more support group meeting before my 2nd appt with my surgeon can be done. Good on u girl! And live it up!
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Feeling very frustrated with this waiting game. And this emotional eating is starting to get to me. Gotta keep my head right. But I'm ready lord! *sigh*