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What Are Your Aspirations Once At Goal?
xlr8ahead replied to Fiddleman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really want to take my 3 year old daughter on holidays.i havnt been away for 11 years.wen you cant wear a swim costume of any sort.how the hell can you enjoy yourself.well i cant.so id feel depressed going wind myself up and have a panick attack.so its just easier to stay home.buuut now things are gonna change . -
Good luck.welcome to sleeve land.and it does get better so dont worry.its not that bad.
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Does Anyone Out There Just Not Like Protein Shakes And Don't Drink Them?
xlr8ahead replied to pdog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I dont drink protein drinks.i bought alot of them .and they go straight through me.and no im not lactose intolerant.my dr says i dont have to drink them .just eat protein in your food.wich im glad of. -
Sleeve Experiences - Negative?
xlr8ahead replied to mike010906's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had mine 20th of sept.no regrets,no complications.its been great.ive lost 33lbs in 3wks.couldnt have done that on my own. -
September Was Your Progress?
xlr8ahead replied to jentheyo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery date 20 th sept.weighing in at 250 lbs . 3wks out today and weighing in at 219 lbs.so a loss of 31lbs .yipee luv th sleeve. -
Has Anyone Experienced Memory Loss?
xlr8ahead replied to joe_cltnc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lol so it wasnt just me then !!.i said to my staff .im sure they took a few brain cells for th memory wen having this done lol.i havnt got th best of memories any way.but after surgery i dont even know what th hell im talking about half th time.its got bad lol. -
Im 3 wks out today.iv done aerobics an th gym.ive been fine.it depends on you i think.
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When Did You Feel Yourself?
xlr8ahead replied to healthiermom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was looking afta my 2 year old. 2 days afta surgery.bk to work after 1 wk. But every one is different.my c section was much worse than th vsg.i found this surgery a breeze so far.i dont feel like ive had any thing done some times. -
Antidepressants & Weight Gain
xlr8ahead replied to Shape_Shifter's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on citalipram for anxiety still am.but i did put allot of weight on being on it .becouse it just takes your worries an cares away.wen i stop it an diet id loose weight so its still down to us really.but i got no problems loosing weight now with it .that im sleeved. -
Subdermal Incision Site Knots
xlr8ahead replied to delta_girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is difinatley easier than a c section. -
Stabbing/burning Pain
xlr8ahead replied to nicole836's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get it on my left side.now an then.it just catches me some times wen i think its gone. -
How Many Times...
xlr8ahead replied to robynluevano's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat 3 meals somedays and 6 meals on others.i say meals its not a meal yet just tiny bits lol.but cold sliced turkey keeps me full for hours .and th head hunger is going yippee.i forget to eat now.but wen i do eat thats wen i want more !! Thank you god for th sleeve . -
What Is This Pain In My Shoulder/neck?
xlr8ahead replied to Curvy Girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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If You Had The Choice - Would You Do It Again?
xlr8ahead replied to Babysteppin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So far im only two weeks out .i have lost 24lbs.iv had no pain no nausea,and i would defo do it again. -
Gatorade is good for your energy.it was th only thing that kept me going .for th past two weeks.
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My Suggestion-Stop The Obsessing. Rules Are Meant To Be Broken
xlr8ahead replied to NJSleeveboy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Water and gatorade was the only things that kept me going for the first week and a half.now i eat cream soup,yogurt,watermelon,soft cheese,and tried turkey slice a tiny bit and it kept me full for hours .im craving a tuna salad but i know i wont get it dwn so gonna give it a bit longer.im also craving pickles in a jar.but i think it would maybe burn my stomach ? Scared to try.oohh i cant wait to have my first propper meal.i would like ,tuna with lettuce an cucumber with pickles .yum yum lol. -
This Is Going A Little Too Well!
xlr8ahead replied to NJSleeveboy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too feel the same.i was sleeved 20th sept.i do feel hungry alot more than i thought.i hope it goes away.i had no pain other than a bit of gas on day one.im now12 days out an can drink normally.iv tried chicken chewed alot!!.very small bit but i tolerated it.im worried my sleeve is too big?.im now on a stall too.omg i think this journey is gonna be hard. -
After Surgery Recovery
xlr8ahead replied to ladyofdamage's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I booked 2 wks off . But i went back after 1wk. I felt great .it depends on your job.and how good you feel after the surgery.and you wont know that untill you have it done? -
Opi is the best!!
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What Would Happen If I Cheated?
xlr8ahead replied to SkinnyOnMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was allowed to eat soft cheese ,yogurt ,cream soups,broth,and jelly,at 1 wk out.only the tiniest bits though.every one is different. -
When Did You Return Back To Work Post Op?
xlr8ahead replied to N/A's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ive booked off 2wks.but im gonna go back early .so itl be 1 wk off.sick of being in the house now.whant to get things back to normal.im feeling great at the moment so why not. -
Im 6 days out and am down 18lbs .i wasnt expecting this .but I would bet next week I will stall most likely.i sure hope it doesnt .
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Pain After Drain Removal?
xlr8ahead replied to SoonToBeThinKAT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt so much better wen th drain got pulled.it was giving me like gas pains phew wat a relief. -
Try,bio synergy skinny water.pomegranate flavour sugar free.with l carnitine in it its lovely.
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Onederland! Lets Do Another Weigh In!
xlr8ahead replied to amusgrave's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well done .keep up the good wrk