joatsaint
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Progress - 4 Months Out
joatsaint replied to barbi1281's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am just the opposite, I'm looking forward to losing my man boobs! Congrats, you are looking sooooo hot! You deserve 2 snaps up in a Z formation - with sparkles! -
My doc told me I could shower the 1st day I was home post-op.
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I can definitely see a big difference between month 1 and 2. Your bed is definitely less messy! Keep up the good work, you are looking thinner, I can see how baggy your shirt is getting. Keep pimpin that sleeve.
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BrandNewMe17, Welcome to the board. Good luck at the seminar.
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I am stuck and not sure why
joatsaint replied to ashleywi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It could just be your body replenishing glycogen stores in your muscles. It takes 4 oz of water for each 1 oz of glycogen stored. Or it could be like in my case (this has happened twice in 8 weeks), a REALLY BIG poo. Seriously, I lost almost 2 lbs after going each time. So keep in mind how often your going to the bathroom, that could be the extra weight. -
I'm not eating or drinking enough... Day 3 post op
joatsaint replied to Jessie Lyons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't worry about it this soon after surgery. Your stomach is still swollen. I didn't eat more than 4 or 5 sugar free popsicles the 1st 5 days after surgery and drank almost nothing. Then things started getting easier, my food and water intake increased as my stomach healed. It was almost 2 weeks before I got close to the recommended protein and water intake. -
how is everyone getting this gauze tape residue off
joatsaint replied to Beautyandbeyond's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Real men tak'em off with a Black and Decker Dragster Belt Sander. -
EGD - Swallow, Don't Bite
joatsaint commented on joatsaint's blog entry in Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
I wasn't always lucky. I had to go back in for more blood tests pre-surgery and they couldn't find a vein, and the day of surgery, they had trouble finding the vein again. I was feeling like a pincushion after a while. :-P -
EGD - Swallow, Don't Bite
joatsaint commented on joatsaint's blog entry in Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
Thanks Momonanomo, I am a closet comedian. And going through the sleeving process is so stressful, I try to lighten the mood. Hopefully no one takes it the wrong way. -
I know the feeling, I was sorta in denial that the whole thing was real - until they wheeled me into the pre-op waiting room. Then it really hit me.
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Houston-SETX Sleevers?!
joatsaint replied to jennaleigh1992's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm in Beaumont, got sleeved in Dec. over in League City. Good to find a fellow Golden Triangler. Kinda strange, but it made me feel better just knowing there were fellow sleevers in my area. -
Did you bring enough for everybody?
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I Am My Own Worst Enemy. Advice?
joatsaint replied to Khloé's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a similar internal dialogue and actually backed out on my first attempt to see the doctor. What turned the corner for me was this question - Can I continue to live this way and do I want to be in this situation a year from now? I realized that I couldn't do it on my own and I could only see my quality of life going downhill. -
what is the best birth control method
joatsaint replied to Yiraini01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I tried pistachios toady - in the shell. Yummy! And being in the shell means it takes longer to eat them. Lots of fiber and viskamins (insert Popeye laugh here).
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My 3 month photo made me cry
joatsaint replied to vmerrill's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on your weight loss. I know where you're coming from. When I was at my heaviest, I could look in the mirror and know that the image I saw wasn't the real me and I wasn't suppose to look that way. -
what is the best birth control method
joatsaint replied to Yiraini01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't back out gman, wifey will oogle your buns!! -
what is the best birth control method
joatsaint replied to Yiraini01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I refuse to answer that question because it may tend to incriminate me, and my personal interest in preserving my dignity. -
what is the best birth control method
joatsaint replied to Yiraini01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The best birth control is laughter. When he takes his clothes off, point at Mr. Happy and laugh! -
I haven't seen this weight in years....
joatsaint commented on Kellypenrose76's blog entry in Kellypenrose76's Blog
Congrats on your weight loss, it feels great seeing the scale numbers dropping doesn't it? -
Congrats, you're off to a great start.
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Anyone thinking about their mortality?
joatsaint replied to ISleevedIt's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was at such a low point pre-surgery, I wanted to sign a DNR, just in case something went wrong. -
Why do they mix the barium with Kool-Aid
joatsaint replied to Susie1226's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your sucessful surgery and making through the leak test. Yuk! They mix it with Kool-Aid cause the nurses never get tired of seeing the Kool-Aid man burst through the wall. -
You could toss in a coupl'a scoops of ice cream. Seriously though, some have suggested adding it to your coffee or yogurt or even Peanut Butter.
