SmokyMtnGal2011
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Almost Four Years Sleeved - A Cautionary Tale
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to Last Chance Lil's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Lil welcome to the neighborhood. Good Luck on your new journey, you will do great. As all of us know WLS is only a tool and if you don't keep your head straight, focused and in the game, you will not success. As the others have posted, this is a lifetime change and the hardest part is beating those old comfy food habits and staying the course. Getting help from a counselor is great and the right thing to do, I know it help me a great deal when I was going through a very difficult time. You have all the right tools so your journey will be very successful. We are here for you!!!!! -
So many things to do!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to angel1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
SOUTHWEST, EXPEDIA, KAYAK, HOTWIRE...GOOD LUCK -
Welcome to the site. You will find lots of information here and personal experiences. The answer to you questions will be found mostly in the Post-Op section. I am still preop but hope to be scheduled for surgery soon. Good luck in your journey. There is also a section just for Lap Band to Sleeve revisions. Welcome aboard.
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Introduction - from Arkansan...
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to razrbakcrzy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
JIM, welcome to this great family. First, please thank your sons for the wonderful job they are doing protecting our freedoms and our country. Second, thank you and your wife for raising patriotic men as your sons to go serve our country in this manner. Third, thank you for your inspiring words and sharing your story. So often men won't take care of themselves due to some "macho" thing from the 70's or something. I know you will have lots of great advice for us pre-opers still waiting on our surgery dates. Spread your wisdom when you can. Thanks again. :usa: :usa2: -
The Easy Way Out
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to Sleevie WonderLand's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am taking notes - what a great come back to an ignorant indiviual. What courage you have!!!! Best wishes on your journey!!!! you will be very successful. This is not an easy or wreckless journey we take upon ourselves and our families. From the posts on this site, one can see that the people here have fought long and hard to do something that comes easy to others (I never can trust people who's legs don't rub together). We research, ask questions, query doctors and fight ourselves over this decision that is for the rest of our lives. Nothing about the surgery is easy, we will be focused, determined and SUCCESSFUL!!!!!!! YEAH FOR US!!!!!! THE DOERS OF THE WORLD!!!! -
Hello....I am a newbie here!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to caycaye's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
:cheer2: :welcome: Glad you are here. Can't wait to hear all about your journey. We are here for you. Love LA!!!! -
I'm OVERWEIGHT!!! WooHOO!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to kids05's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great JOB Good for you Yeah :cheer2: :clap2: :dance: :rockon: -
If there's one thing you think pre-surgery members should know...
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to NewPath4Me's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
great topic and fantastic information for pre-opers. Thank you NewPath4Me for starting this topic and getting all this valuable information. Great advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on - old timers - give us more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
I went out to eat for the first time since surgery = SUCCESS!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to imawhodat's topic in Food and Nutrition
What a great success for you after all the trouble you had in the beginning!!!!! :clap2: :high5: Great job and keep working that sleeve!!! -
Drain removal and first weigh in...
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to Marleykay87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do great!!! keep us posted on the lost factor, so exciting!!!! -
good luck in your staying hydrated. The sipping is killer but reflux and vomiting is worst. Try a sippy cup, it helps and helps to keep up with your fluid intake. Best Wishes.
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Welcome to your journey. The waiting is the worst. I am preop and have 2 more visits before submission to insurance. I am grateful that Insurance will pay for WLS(weight loss surgery). Good Luck in your Quest and we are here if you need support!!!!
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Ouch!! I hurt.... But it was sooo damn worth it!!!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to fern's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
wow great way to work that sleeve you go!!! -
PR you can also find your posts in the above "Topics" tab. The gallery is where you can add pics and you can also add a ticker tape to your signature in your profile. tickerfactory.com you can add your progress of weight loss or waiting for surgery date just about anything. Just let me know if I can help in any way. Glad to meet you!!!
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PR under neath the picture is an icon of a person with a white plus sign on green background if you click on that you can add people as friends when you emailed me back you accepted me as a friend. your post is in the "Tell Your Story" section or you can click on "signed in as Phoenix Rising" and it will give you a list of options you can work from in your profile. let me know if i can help
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congrats and enjoy the bite for us
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thanks for the insight and information You are the best "experts" around. I love this sight
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9 Months Post-Op & Photo
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to M2G's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
thanks for sharing your daily log that is so very helpful. you look fantastic. keep doing what you are doing and i can't wait to see the 1 year pictures. -
It's time to say hello
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to longer-life's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
:welcome: Welcome to the best information site you can imagine for VSG. Ask questions, any question and you will get an honest answer from these experts on VSG. Please keep us posted on your journey. YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!! -
New and at the very beginning of my VS journey
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to Phoenix Rising's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
:welcome: Phoenix Welcome to the neighborhood. Don't be afraid to ask any question as we are all family here. I am so glad you have decided on the wonderful journey and look forward to your updates on your progress. Do you have a surgery date yet? I have been on a 6 mo supervised diet for my insurance and have been trying to eat as I will after surgery. Protein, Protein, Protein is the key with low carbs from veggies and fruit. I am not familiar with the Milk diet but know the Protein-low carb is what you will be doing the rest of your life after surgery. please keep us posted on your progress and good luck. We are here for you!!!! -
:welcome: Ber, you are among friends and fellow obese people but not for long. You will be on the losers bench in no time and be glad every day of your new life you did this WLS early in life. I am 55 and wish this had been available to me at 30. Don't be scared, sounds like you have the determination to make this work for you!!!!! You are worth it and welcome to the winning team to healthy life. Please keep us posted on your journey. :whoo:
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5 months out..with pictures!
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to MustangAli's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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yay...new date yay
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to Tipsynoodle's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I couldn't think of a better Birthday gift to yourself. A healthier YOU. Best Wishes and keep us posted. -
Won't sleeve me...
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to tlong's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Janese58 My surgical team stated i could take a pill as long as it was not larger than an aspirin. anything bigger i would have to 1/2 or 1/4, crush or ask my pharmacist if there is a liquid form of the meds. Good Luck tlong talk to your surgeon and if they will not comply, find another one after all you (and your insurance) are paying for the service!!!!
