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Need Strategies To Deal With 'one Too Many Bites' Syndrome
Vance_ replied to want2bthin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it is a trial and error situation. You will have to learn what is too much by experience. That was a lot of our problem to begin with...we didn't know when to stop. We didn't have that resistance before and now we do. This is a tool to help us learn what is enough. We don't like the feeling in our chest when we eat too much so we don't want to do it again. That is how we learn. Good luck! Looks like you are doing great!! -
A Great Friday The 13Th Nsv!
Vance_ replied to kimmy*custis's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats, Kimmy! A wonderful NSV!!! -
Truth Moment: Does It Piss Anyone Else Off To Hear People Say The Surgery Is The Easy Way Out? Or You Could Just Stop Eating.
Vance_ replied to Anewlifeforme23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's pretty much the reason why I haven't told anyone. Besides, it's none of their business. -
Happy Saturday and Happy Easter! I am down 2.5 lbs from last week to 250.5! Congrats to all!
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Welcome back!
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Vance_ commented on CarolinaSleeve's gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
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That's wonderful! Congrats on your progress!!
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Wow! You look awesome! Nice! Congrats!!
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My Very Personal Reasons For Having The Sleeve
Vance_ replied to AmberDawn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Yep...it's happened to almost all of us at the exact same time. It will pass, don't be upset. It's not worth it.
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First off, CONGRATS AND WELCOME!!! That is awesome!! And my goodness...2 hours?!?! That is fast!! If they say it's 100%, it's 100% minus your deductible! That's awesome!! Again, congrats!...and keep us informed!!
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A New Day And Feeling Good
Vance_ replied to andkel30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!! -
Anyone Else Feel This Way?
Vance_ replied to cassieh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah...I think we all have felt like that. A little depressed that we can't eat what everyone else is eating. This is a strong feeling immediatly after surgery up until you can start eating solids again. I know it's a real feeling and I don't want to diminish that, but really the hunger you are feeling is head hunger. Part of us deciding to do this surgery is to help us change our lifestyles. Most of us (not all) were addicted to food. I never thought I was, but I know I was now. We get depressed because food where we went for our comfort. Now we don't have that. We have to find something to replace it. Some people choose to exercise. Some choose athletics. Some choose riding motercycles or sewing or quilting or cleaning or...you get the idea. Replace that void with something you enjoy. It is depressing now, but I promise it will pass. Stay open someone you can talk to. This place is a great place for encouragement too. Prayin' for ya. Hope you are okay from all of the tornadoes. I work right by the airport and the Arlington tornado was heading right for us before it died down. My car didn't do so good. Two weeks old and has golfball sized divots all over from the hail. Oh well. We are safe! -
Surgery Date Before Insurance Approval?
Vance_ replied to Creampuff's topic in Insurance & Financing
I guess each office has their own guidelines. Prior to insurance approval, my surgeon asked me when I wanted my surgery, but I never actually scheduled anything until the approval came through. I have BCBS of Texas and I was approved very quickly. Good luck to you!! ") -
I did a sleep study and they found out I had sleep apnia. I think that helped me get approved for surgery. I bought a C-PAP machine. I used it, right up until about a week after surgery. Guess what...I no longer have sleep apnia!! Wooohhooo!!!! It's awesome! It's awesome that you and your wife will go through all of this together. What a great support system for each other! Congrats on everything and keep us updated!!
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Congrats on joining the club! Although I wasn't one of them, I hear a lot of people gain weight the first few days. Don't worry, you will be losing in no time at all! Sorry you are in so much pain. It will subside here real soon. Take care and keep us informed! And again, CONGRATS!!
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Finally - 8 Week Stall Is Over! (I Hope!)
Vance_ replied to Soon2BMiniMommy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Prayin' the stall is over for you! Thanks for sharing! Believe it or not, it helps everyone on here. Great perseverance! -
Heartburn With Just Ice
Vance_ replied to amsterjonathon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah, ask for some antacid. They'll hook you up. Congrats! -
Could Any One Give Me A Diet For One Day?
Vance_ replied to sallynew's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My diet usually consists of this: Breakfast - 1 EAS Advantedge Carb Controll Protein Drink lunch - A low cal Lein Cuisine (usually with chicken for protein) Mid afternoon snack - 1 Weight Watchers String cheese (mozzarella) dinner - 4 oz Chicken Breast with teriyaki sauce Works for me! -
One Year Anniversary Today!
Vance_ replied to Guitrman's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats!! That is awesome! 115 lbs!! What a great inspiration! -
How To Deal With Thrist?
Vance_ replied to sallynew's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My only advise would be to carry around a bottle of water constantly. I sometimes go too long without water or get thirsty right before I am ready to eat. It's a bummer not to be able to gulp down a bunch of water. Just carry some water around and drink when you aren't thirsty to help prevent you from getting thirsty. Besides, it's good for you. -
Week 3 Stall....now What?
Vance_ replied to DDFinn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We all go through it. I used to dread them, but now I know that even though the scale isn't showing it, I am losing inches. I have received a lot of my compliments during the times I have had stalls. Just know that it is normal and for some reason our body has to catch up. You'll be dropping again on the scale real soon. -
Thanks for sharing that, Samual! What a great story! Congrats to you and your new life!
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You look great, Libbe!! Congrats!!
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To Tell Or Not To Tell?
Vance_ replied to gettinthinner's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't tell anyone except my boss and my dad...also my wife and children. It's no one else's business. People ask me how I have lost so much weight and I just say "less calorie intake, lots of protein, lots of water, and not much sugar". I'm not lieing because that is exactly what I have done.