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3 Months Down- How I Feel, Pictures, And Video
terrilynndrew replied to megannadine's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Girl! You doing the danggone thang! You look fab & happy! Yay! I am sooo happy for you! And I hope to have such a great loss! -
Nightgown Or Housedress?
terrilynndrew replied to Jswilbur's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I couldn't wear my normal underwire for the first 2 weeks because my abdomen was swollen, like I said, my incisions are high up on my tummy...I wore sports bras in the hospital & my first week home & a tank top with a built in bra my first week back at work. -
Life Changing Muffins/cheesecake
terrilynndrew replied to bellabbr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I noticed that several folks have posted about missing pasta...both my NUT & my surgeon told me I can have whole wheat pasta & brown rice at week 3 (now)...was anyone else given this info? I went online & printed out Sleeve Eating guides from 3 different surgeons around the country and they all allow whole grain pasta & brown rice. Gimme feedback PLEEZ!!! -
I switched to a different insurance plan last year during open enrollment so I could get my surgery. One of my co-workers had just had LapBand, so I changed my policy to match his and it took exactly one full year, but I was finally sleeved on 2/20/12! Yay!
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hi there!!! are there really gay people here?!?!?!?
terrilynndrew replied to anninva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello! Just came across this thread tonight. No, I'm not gay, BUT I just so happen to love everybody!!! Regardless of orientation, religion, race or nationality--we're all living on this green Earth! I wish you well on your journey & I look forward to your updates! -
Nightgown Or Housedress?
terrilynndrew replied to Jswilbur's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh...and I wore comfy sports bras during my stay! -
Nightgown Or Housedress?
terrilynndrew replied to Jswilbur's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I finally woke up, I was in the hospital gown. I hit my "Goody Button" (morphine), & called my nurse to unhook my IV so I could shower, cause I felt yucky...I showered with no problem. The incisions were glued, not stiched & were covered with a clear, waterproof adhesive that came off on it's own 1 1/2 weeks out. I put on my fave big tee shirt & my SpongeBob PJ pants & fuzzy socks! I was super comfy for the 2 day stay. I don't think most folks realize how high up the incisions are. All 5 of mine are high up on my tummy, and couldn't be rubbed by waistbands, etc...I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm still wearing loose comfy clothes to work. The only downer about the whole experience was that I couldn't have ANYTHING by mouth until after my leak test, 23 hours after surgery! I washed my mouth out after I brushed my teeth, but boy was I happy to see that crushed ice!!! -
Got My Surgery Date! 4-10! My Birthday!
terrilynndrew replied to AngieG0410's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That's my Bday too! Congrats! I love my sleeve (2/20/12) it's the best life choice I've ever made! -
I understand about the little things...I'm 3 weeks post-op and I've lost 30 lbs. I'm 268 now, so the loss is only obvious to me & those closest to me. When I pass a mirror, I have to peek at me! I can see my "new" face emerging. I've lost some puffiness in my face and I love it! Also, the fat roll in my neck is gone bye-bye!!!! Yay!!!
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Flame Free Friday Confessions!
terrilynndrew replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It ain't Friday, but I'm on mushies (wk 3) and I refuse to eat pureed meat! That is beyond gross to me! I eat VERY soft meat bits or meat that is already mushy (Deviled ham or Deviled roast beef). And today I had a baked chicken wing drummerte! It was soooo good & melt in your mouth tender! I am still drinking protein shakes & I have become a HUGE baked potato fan! My NUT let me add crackers in week 3 & they are my new bread! I can eat 3 whole wheat crackers w/turkey breast & cheese-that's a meal for me! -
Sleeved Today!
terrilynndrew replied to Stacey Nicole's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Speedy recovery to you! And CONGRATS!!! -
Prayers For Sleeve 4 Me
terrilynndrew replied to peacequeen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Prayers going up! -
6 Month Surgiversary W/ Pics!
terrilynndrew replied to nowatgoal's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You go Sara! You are an inspiration to a newbie (3 weeks post op) like me! You look healthy & beautiful! -
Work it Girl!! You look wonderful! Wow! I'm just 3 weeks out yesterday & I am dreaming about results like yours!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration! I wear a 8 1/2 shoe... You can send me those sandals! Smokin'!!!
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Just Came Out Of Recovery!
terrilynndrew replied to soon2bslim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Whoop! Whoop! Congrats & welcome to the club! You are awesome to be up already!!! I slept from recovery until 2:30am the next morning! Lol! -
Stopping Birth Control Pills Before Surgery
terrilynndrew replied to seansmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use Depo-Provera (injection) and I do not have periods at all! I have been on it for the most part of 17 years, I've only gotten off it twice (and I have 2 kids to prove it), while trying to lose weight that never came off. I get my shot once every 3 months and I wouldn't trade it for anything! -
You look awesomely happy!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing! Your success is inspiring!
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You look awesomely happy!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing! Your success is inspiring!
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6 Months Out/with Pics
terrilynndrew replied to Sleevesuccess's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
OMG!!! You look fab!! Congrats and thank you so much for sharing tips & pics! Success like yours is truly an inspiration to us newbies! Go girl! You are rocking your sleeve! -
Flame Free Friday Confessions!
terrilynndrew replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hate Greek yogurt-too thick & gooey-but I love cottage cheese & fruit! I try to have some cottage cheese everyday I also went to Wallyworld today & replaced my broken blender. In the morning, I'm going grocery shopping for fruit to pop in my GNC Lean 25 smoothies. Yay! Maybe I can finally get some protein! -
Back To Work After Surgery?
terrilynndrew replied to Karma84's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I took the week of surgery off. I was sleeved on a Monday & honestly thought I'd be back at my desk job the next Monday. However, the Friday after my surgery, pain & fatigue set in and I took Monday & Tuesday off. I returned to work Wednesday feeling just fine, and my back went out Thursday & I ended up taking another week off because I was flat on my back, unable to walk without assistance. After a visit to an Orthopedic Dr, I return to work this Monday! (Yay!) -
My original plan was to tell only my 2 besties, my Mom & my 2 sisters. My boss & co-workers all knew, I just didn't want my entire health nut family to know...Well, my Mother told my ENTIRE family & my sister told EVERYBODY at the Wal-Mart & Kroger where we shop...Soooo it's not exactly a secret anymore! :/
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Three Weeks Post Gastric Sleeve Surgery
terrilynndrew replied to englandconnie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I also was sleeved on 2/20/12. I've lost 30 lbs & I started on mushies, per my Dr already. At first, I couldn't tolerate anything cold hitting my pouch, so protein shakes were a no go. I had to force myself to drink room temp New Whey Protein Bullets (yuck), until last week when I could drink my beloved cold liquids again! It's been a roller coaster finding protein that actually tastes good, but I did-GNC 25 is great tasting & affordable! I'm so happy that I had this surgery!! -
Flame Free Friday Confessions!
terrilynndrew replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im 3 weeks out, and I have given up on protein shakes...I can't find a supplement that doesn't taste like crap...Also, I refuse to eat blenderized meat, so I've been eating soft meats to get my protein in. Today, I had Shrimp Lo Mein, I ate a total of 5 shrimp (chewed well) and 3 forkfuls of soft noodles. On advice from my Dr, I have also been eating Underwood Deviled Ham on wheat crackers. Mango smoothies from Mickey D's have become a lunchtime treat-I can only eat a few spoonfuls, but can I say YUMEE??? -
Flame Free Friday Confessions!
terrilynndrew replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's my dirty little confession: I mooched meat & a tiny bit of cheese off my kids pizza tonight...and I'm 11 days post-op! And my protein bullets started making me gag, so I ditched it for 2 days until I could go shopping for some shakes, now that I can tolerate cold liquids. I'm craving a mixed drink--and I stopped drinking 6 years ago--whodathunkit???