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RareGold3000

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. RareGold3000

    5 months out

    Thanx!! My personal goal is 132 lbs, I am 5'5" but would honestly be ok with 135-145 lbs. I just wanted around 130 lbs to stay a bit under in case I gained some back. I started at 249 lbs so that is 117 lbs total to lose if I lose it all!!
  2. RareGold3000

    5 months out

    I was 5 months post op 1-21-13, a few days ago. I have lost a total of 66 lbs, 10 lbs of that was pre op. Some lose faster, some slower. In answer to gonnabeaskinny's question....10 lbs a month each month would be awesome but as you can see for me it's not been that way. I lost 22 lbs the first month, 12 lbs the 2nd month, 9 lbs the 3rd month, 9 lbs the 4th month and now 4 lbs the 5th month. It slowed down for me. Each person is different, depending on metabolism. I am thankful to keep losing, regardless for sure!!
  3. RareGold3000

    Valentine's Day Challenge 2013

    Well, I am in a 3 + week stall, so not sure if I'm going to lose the 12 lbs I thought I would when I first started this post. I thought I'd get to 173 by Valentine's Day from 185. BUT, so far only 2 of those lbs came off!! GOTTA LOVE stalls LOL!! Keep on keeping on for everyone though, cause either way, WE are amazing!!
  4. RareGold3000

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    Thanx, I use hot rollers on rare occasions LOL!
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    From the album: January 2013

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    From the album: January 2013

  7. RareGold3000

    1 19 13

    Thanx, I appreciate your kind words!!
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    From the album: January 2013

  9. RareGold3000

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    Thanx for the lovely compliment!! I use Citrical gummies for my calcium (2 gummies per day) Alive gummies for my daily multivitamins (3 gummies per day) and Celebrate B12 Sublingual (3 X per week). I used "Pure Protein" is the brand name and it's whey protein. I liked the Vanilla Cream the best but they have chocolate too. Not sure if they sell it at all stores or not, it's in my local grocery store.
  10. RareGold3000

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    Thank you for your kind comment!!! I still have between 41-51 lbs to lose yet, but I feel so much better!!
  11. RareGold3000

    January 2013

    Me 5 months post op! 66 lbs lost!
  12. Congratulations, and thanx for sharing your story and your pics!! Very inspiring and encouraging!! You look fantastic!!
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    From the album: January 2013

  14. RareGold3000

    Valentine Days Challange

    There seem to be a few Valentine's Day Challenges.....I started one in December.......we should combine them all, that would be nice!!
  15. I am 5'5" and my goal is 132 lbs. I'll be 49 yrs old in March so I think I'll be happy with anywhere between 132 lbs and 142 lbs though we shall see!!
  16. RareGold3000

    august sleevers where are you?

    Highest weight 249 lbs (right before surgery) Surgery weight 239 lbs 8-21-12 Weight today 184 lbs 1-5-13 Total loss: 65 lbs
  17. I take "Alive" multi vitamins daily that are gummies and I also have "Citrical" gummies for my calcium. My B12 is sublingual. As far as I know the gummies are fine for sleeve patients. My surgeon and nutritionist ok'd me to use these.
  18. RareGold3000

    FMLA/time off question

    I was off work for 4 weeks, since my job is not a desk job. My FMLA paperwork that the surgeon signed was for 4 weeks. They suggested that time frame at my first appt with him. As many people will say here, 2 weeks is good if your job is not too physical or strenuous.
  19. RareGold3000

    Pictures!

    You look fantastic!! Thanx for sharing, and much continued success!!
  20. RareGold3000

    60lbs down!

    What a transformation, you look fabulous!!! Thanx for sharing!!
  21. RareGold3000

    century club=goal=surgiversary

    WOW, that's awesome, I am sure you are so proud!! Great work and keep smiling for sure, it's always been my motto!!
  22. RareGold3000

    What is the leak test?

    Ask your surgeon if he/she even does one. Not all surgeons do them after the surgery. My surgeon tests for leaks while you are on the table, under anesthesia, and doesn't make you have one after that.
  23. RareGold3000

    What vitamins are you taking?

    Citrical 2 per day for calcium supplement, and Alive multivitamin 3 per day. They are both gummie vitamins. I, AT FIRST, had the chewable chalky vitamins, what a waste, I couldn't handle the tartness or chalkiness of them after surgery!! I'm sure you'll find the ones that are right for you!!
  24. RareGold3000

    Alcohol

    Sorry, I'm not sure if it would be ok or not. I was just told at my 3 month post op two weeks ago that I could now have a drink if I wanted, but I still haven't. I originally was told to wait 6 months before I had surgery. I'm sure someone on the site will get back to you having drank after a month.
  25. RareGold3000

    6 Months Since Surgery

    Congrats on a wonderful accomplishment, keep up the awesome work!!!

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