Heather~ Sweetdreams
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Wow.. I haven't updated in a while.. Yesterday was my 9 month anniversary! I've lost 97 pounds!! We went to Maine last month so I could meet my future in laws.. I can't believe we are getting married in 6 months!!
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Post surgery!!
Heather~ Sweetdreams added images to a gallery album in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
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Been on the go, go, go today! So much to do and so little time to do it! LOL. I took the day off from work and ran a ton of errands! And since we had a beautiful 75 degree day today in Texas, I washed, vacuumed, and cleaned out 2 cars this morning! lol. Talk about a work out!
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I haven't updated in FOREVER!! Okay... Christmas was great.. My boyfriend proposed and we are getting married October 13 this year!! I'm down 90 pounds in 7 months. I've started a new job, bought a car, and am going to Maine in 3 weeks to meet my future in laws.. Life is realllllllly good!!!!
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Okay.. I've uploaded photos from today since I have to work all day tomorrow for my 4 month surgaversary and won't have time! LOL..
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I really need help to understand this!!! weight loss during weight loss management... or lack there of :(
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to Mel34's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I used myfitnesspal.com to keep up with my diet and exercise. Every month when I went to the doctor, I turned in that months printout of my food journal and exercise journal from that site. It was easy since they have an easy print out version. You can even backtrack if you want to start using it now. Just go back to when you started and complete each days info with the things you have journaled already. When I had completed everything, (nut. visit, pscyh eval, surgical consult) they turned ALL of that in with my journals. I got approved first try. Oh, and I only lost 14 pounds in my 6 month preop stuff. So I wouldn't worry to much about that. Just make sure you have EVERY single thing they require before they even consider sending it to insurance for approval. -
I really need help to understand this!!! weight loss during weight loss management... or lack there of :(
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to Mel34's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have BCBS of Texas, I don't know how different they are from yours, but they made it clear to me that my beginning BMI would be the only one they looked at. The 3 months you are doing, I had to do 6, all of which were supervised by my PCP, and only lost 18 pounds the entire time. I was approved first try, and had my surgery on July 14th! I did call my insurance and ask as many questions as I could think of. I had an entire list. That poor womans computer had probably never had so much typed into it at one time! LOL. Best of luck and hope this helps!! -
Well, I put it on my facebook and forgot to post it here! This past Sunday I hit my first real goal. I had been waiting for about 7 days, and just couldn't get there. 76 pounds GONE!! Every diet I've ever been on the most I would loose would be about 60 pounds, never more. I wanted to lose 75 and I DID IT! I'm so excited. Especially since my 4 month surgaversary is coming up on Monday!
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3 months...How are we doing?
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to LVikingFan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's been so awesome!! Yesterday was my 3 month Surgeversary, and I celebrated with a Zumba class and a healthy brunch with my sweetheart. I've lost 70 pounds so far, and am down from a 26/28 to a 16/18! I haven't been a size 18 since 1994!!!!! This has been one of the most exciting things I've ever had happen to me. To watch my body shrink and change practically daily has been amazing! Everyone comments and it feels so good to be noticed for something other than being a fat girl with a pretty face! I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!! I LOVE MY LIFE!!! -
Well, yesterday was my 3 month surgeversary! I can't believe how awesome my sleeve has been, and how much I've changed. To celebrate yesterday, I went to Zumba class and had a beautiful healthy brunch with the love of my life. All of my friends, and family have been so supportive. My son even came to me this morning and asked if he could go work out with me. I'm so proud and so happy. I hope all the new sleevers have as much success and victory's as I have had. 70 pounds g...
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Well, I've caught a cold
. I was wishing it was just allergies, and it very well may be, but it sure doesn't feel like it. No working out for me this weekend.. my sinus' are WAAAYY too stuffy! -
Firecrackers...how we doing?
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to Bemabound's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey Tracy! I think a lot of people have stalls, and then there are a few of us that just keep on trucking. I am super glad I am in the latter group, except, I'm having skin issues already, and I still have 80 pounds to goal. I started out at 310, and hit 250 on Saturday! I'm thrilled with my weight loss, but not so much about the loose skin. Keep your chin up, you're doing great!!! -
September 27th is my date!! Now my marriage has gone from bad to worse!!
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to HappyFace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with kemo46, education is KEY! Perhaps he isn't as aware of the benefits, and the need you have on an emotional, and physical level to have this surgery. I feel bad, because my boyfriend of almost 3 years was so supportive, he stayed in the hospital with me day and night both days. Although, I have to say, that every single thing I learned I shared with him. He went to the visits with my PCP and my surgeon, as well as my initial nutritional visit. Try gathering information and leaving it places (like the bathroom) where he may actually pick it up and read it, if listening to you is not something he is too keen on. Please don't back out on this... It truly is the best thing I've ever done for myself and I just know you will feel the same way! -
Nothing is working! (tmi)
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to DallasMomofTwins's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pain meds and the lack of food will make you not go, and, or constipated. It took me a week to go after surgery and it was NOT comfortable. I ended up taking Milk of Magnesium for 3 days before I went as well. No worries, you're normal -
When will food taste good again?
Heather~ Sweetdreams replied to mamamckinzie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went through something very similar.. And I agree with Indymom, once I added some fruit to my diet, the " what is wrong with this food" taste bud problem pretty much went away! I started with low sugar applesauce, and then moved on to watermelon and peeled grapes. I'm now 2 months out, and can eat several grapes at a time, skin and all! Food tastes so much better now, and I eat whatever I want just really tiny portions! I would try some fruit, and give it a week.. I'm sure it will get better! Good luck!
