Afro_Cyster
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Fmla For Hubby To Take Care Of Me 1st Week Post Op? Will A Doc Sign?
Afro_Cyster replied to LoserMama's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The FMLA Certification form is just to prove that you, his spouse, has a serious medical condition (surgery). That is all the surgeon is signing off on so it shouldn't be a problem. Your husband then completes the employee portion explaining what he plans on doing to take care of you. Tell him to use general statements. If you need more information or his company denies your hubbies' FMLA request, then hit me up. -
My Gastric Sleeve Surgery Is In 16 Days
Afro_Cyster replied to shannonbcaldwell's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'll be sleeved in a week and I concur. -
OMG I had two weak moments today. I was able to save myself from the first moment, but I guess two in one day was too much. I ate a huge pork burrito!!! How long will that take to get out of my system?!?! I'm going on full liquids for the next two days. SMH. I'm so disappointed in myself.
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I Must Retract My Last Goal Thread... Omg You Won't Believe This...
Afro_Cyster replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Get it girl! -
Pre-Op diet is getting better. I had to up my calories because I was essentially starving myself. My stomach has stopped aching and my need for carbs has been reduced. I have a few more days then I move into a diet with no meal (all liquid). OAN: I wish I could get more days off from work after the surgery :-(
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Hello to my Louisiana Sleevers!
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This pre-op diet is killing me! I can't think, my eyes and back hurt, and I'm HUNGRY!!! I can't keep my mind off of food :-(
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Preop Gastric Surgery Diet Is Awful!
Afro_Cyster replied to luv-a-bull's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is the 12th and I am also having a tough time with the Pre-Op diet I started Monday. I have a high stress job, yet I'm having a hard time concentrating because I am starving and have had a headache. I am also having nagging back pain, kinda like the one you get when you have a kidney infection (and I know I don't). I haven't had any bad reactions from the shakes, but they are absolutely NOT my favorite things to drink. My diet gets worse next week when I will be on liquids only (I eat a small tuna or chicken salad for lunch). My only advise is to stay busy.....that's the only time I don't notice the hunger pains. -
Im So Ready For This Gastric Sleeve Journey To Begin!
Afro_Cyster replied to Selena Smith Davis's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Ditto! I have PCOS and will be sleeved on Dec 12th. I am hoping that it improves/eliminates the condition as well. -
We're Southerners, that's how we act. If you don't clean your plate or accept a sample of our homemade dish then we're offended.....NO WONDER WE LEAD THE U.S. IN OBESITY!!! And your mother-in-law questioning your reasoning for dieting during the holidays was simply unacceptable. She should have applauded your resolve. I just don't get family sometimes, they are our biggest critics. Happy Sleeving!!
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For those who are post-sleeve, do you find that you are less discriminated against now that you are smaller? I have always been outgoing, so no job was too big or small for me to complete. I am also competitive, but I've always wondered if companies have chosen a less qualified candidate than to chose me (the fat candidate with mutliple degrees).
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Sooo Did Everyone Have A Nice "last" Thanksgiving?
Afro_Cyster replied to fluffylibra30's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I go into my two week pre-op on Monday so YES, I enjoyed myself. I don't think that I overate, but I do think that I'll be eating much less next year this time. -
I recently ran into an ex-boyfriend online and he keeps pressuring me to reunite. We split on somewhat good terms. Although I was a large person when we dated, I'm about 30lbs larger now. I am so ashamed for him to see me like this. I keep putting him off by telling him that my work schedule simply won't allow it. I keep telling myself that if I can get him to wait one more month (having surgery on the 12th) that he'll be seeing me at or near the same weight we split. I know that he's a great guy and I am more than willing to give it another go, but how can I get past this shame?
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Owwwwww!!!! GET IT GIRL! Your success is inspiring!
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Post-op, Is Getting A Job Easier?
Afro_Cyster replied to Afro_Cyster's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have confidence to boot so I don't think in my case I would consider that being a factor. However, I definitely agree that men are seen differently. The usual case of the sexes - men are superior to women, when it should be that we are equals. -
Hispanic Gastric Sleevers - Question
Afro_Cyster replied to bikerchick519's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That idea sounds so cool! -
Post-op, Is Getting A Job Easier?
Afro_Cyster replied to Afro_Cyster's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm in Louisiana, so for the most part, people are somewhat accepting (we're one of the fatter states in the Union). But I always "feel" the discrimination. I'm a human resource professional and have worked at several companies that blatantly discriminate against recent high school graduates, those of retirement age, those without a family (they think that they are vagrant), race, sex, and disabled. Because my morals wouldn't allow it, I reported it to company officials and sought other employment. That being said, I've never worked at a company that "blatantly" discriminated against the obese (with the exception of safety sensitive positions). However, I know they're out there. -
I purchased EAS pre-made chocolate shakes from Wal-Mart. I enjoyed it for the most part, I'm going to try the strawberry next. I believe GNC carries this brand also. Is the powered any different from the premade?
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Surgery Day... And I Weighed In At 273.4!
Afro_Cyster commented on Sweetybabs's blog entry in Sweetybabs' Blog
You are super! Congratulations! -
They look really good. Looks like they'll heal beautifully. -
I don't recall if I've ever posted on this thread, but hello sleeve sistassssssss!!!!! Since I am self-pay (my insurance has an exclusion) I'm being sleeved by Dr. Kelly in Tijuana, MX on December 12th. I am super excited and anxious. I have 20 more days to go. Just waiting on my passport to come in. I am glad I'm getting sleeved during the winter so by summer......BOW! Sexy me!
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I am in the River Parishes. Although I won't be sleeved locally, I'd love reciprocal support.
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My date is set for December 12th with Dr Kelly!!! Both of my parents will accompany me, although they're not all to happy about traveling to Mexico. I know it will be great! The flights are scheduled and my passport has been arranged for. My parents will have to get theirs done before the week is over. :banghead: They better hurry up because I'm going with or without them.
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Dr. Kelly on Dec. 13th....Anyone coming?
Afro_Cyster posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My deposit will be in the mail shortly and the date is set. Who will be in Mexico during the same week?
