carstanger
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Are You Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Be Prepared for Discrimination Against Obesity to Continue!
carstanger replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Thanks for the article. I have family members who will not admit that I am better than when I was morbidly obese. Not sure if they are jealous or what!! Sure hurts, but my counselor is helping me deal with it!!! -
Maintenance, life at goal, the thoughts that go through my mind as a "vet"
carstanger replied to CowgirlJane's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I'm a couple of pounds below my goal weight....Now to reach goal weight on the doctor's scale. I am finally within the normal BMI rather than morbidly obese!!! Love to go clothes shopping...Now to buy a new belt as it it flapping with the extra length. Need new golf shoes too!!! -
Two pounds below doctor's goal....His scale always weighs heavier as I'm in clothes so......Want to below goal so it will show up on his. Bought new capris and shorts today. At the beginning of last summer, I was down to a 16P and today it was 8p, 10p, or 12p depending on the style and material. Now to get some tops that match the different colors this season.
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Lookity lookity lookity look at my ticker! Loooook at my ticker! Look!Look!Look! Lookity lookity lookity look!
carstanger replied to LipstickLady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats!! That is such an accomplishment!! -
I'm from Jackson but was sleeved in Muskegon. My daughter lives there and I went to the same surgeon that did her sleeve. I'm 13 months out and actually below goal now.
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I have a card too that I got from my surgeon's office! We share a lot of meals though!! Depends on where we are eating!!
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One of my sisters won't make a single comment one way or the other. Think she might be jealous!
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Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...
carstanger replied to LipstickLady's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I'm 5ft 2in and had my surgery in Nov 2012. Will be 77 next week! My highest weight was 225.5 and am at goal now130. Dr. St it based on Bmi . Want to lose a few more pounds so I'm at goal on his scale when I'm dressed! LOL! Now to be able to keep it off. I was wearing 22/24 jeans and 10pm in jeans and 8p in pants depending on style. When I look in the mirror I see my Mom who passed away this spring at 88. Trying to get away from that!! -
I could have decaf coffee but not regular unless I had gotten in my 64 oz of water! It was Hard to switch before surgery but don't miss it at all now . Caffeine is a diuretic.
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Mmm a little help with a stall....please?
carstanger replied to Pinkeliza21's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
talk to your nut. I had to up my protein at 3 months . Drink the fluids!! -
Today, I hit goal. From 225..5 three weeks before surgery, Nov. 12, 2012, and now 130 pounds. Of course, I'll need to be down a few more pounds by my check up 5 months from now for it to show on the doctor's scale. Met my personal goal of being down by the end of the year!! Year!! I did it! Now to maintain!
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Today, I hit goal. From 225..5 three weeks before surgery, Nov. 12, 2012, and now 130 pounds. Of course, I'll need to be down a few more pounds by my check up 5 months from now for it to show on the doctor's scale. Met my personal goal of being down by the end of the year!! Year!! I did it! Now to maintain!
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Today, I hit goal. From 225..5 three weeks before surgery, Nov. 12, 2012, and now 130 pounds. Of course, I'll need to be down a few more pounds by my check up 5 months from now for it to show on the doctor's scale. Met my personal goal of being down by the end of the year!! Year!! I did it
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Sleep Study Issues--Looking for answers PLEASE!
carstanger replied to nancytole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have lost 93 pounds but unfortunately I'm one of those that my oxygen. Level drops too low. Still on bipap but a newer model. Trying to get a mask to fit better as my face is thinner. I will go back for a check up in a year!! -
Wow! It's hard to believe how this year has flown. This forum has helped me so much. I keep one of my before pictures close by in my desk so I remember to take care of myself!!!
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Joint replacement surgery
carstanger replied to brad360west's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hope you are doing well and looking forward to your next knee replacement. I actually ran down a flight of stairs a few days ago. Amazing to me!!! -
1 Year 127 Lbs Gone. At Goal And Then Some
carstanger replied to Stephannie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday!!! You look wonderful and I know feel so much better!! -
Joint replacement surgery
carstanger replied to brad360west's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Keep up on the pt!! It sounds so encouraging that you have the angles you do so soon! You must be working hard!! I actually ran down a set of stairs today at the Pistons's game....Not fast, but I did it. Mine was 2 years in April. No anti inflammatory meds. either. Keep it up! -
From the album: carols5417
One Year out!! -
Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving/and Christmas. The upstairs looks like Fall and the downstairs is decorated for Christmas! Healthified Pumpkin pie and chocolate pie. Will eat a little of the things I like.
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Gobble! Gobble! Turkey Day Pics!
carstanger replied to No game's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
We were at the Lions/Pakers game. Will have turkey tomorrow. -
What's Your Plan For Thanksgiving Dinner?
carstanger replied to gamergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Last year I was on liquids after surgery. I made a pumpkin shake and took it with me. This year I'm cooking on Saturday. At game in Detroit tomorrow. Will make healthified dressing, potatoes, and pies! Just small bites. Also, I will track!! -
I'm Dani And This Is My Story
carstanger replied to Dani.o.dani's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Front and side views were taken by my doc office personnel. Then , at my one year appt. they took them again and gave me a copy of the first ones. I keep them where I can see them in a desk drawer as a reminder when I am starting to question. 66 years old and 5' 2" and am down to a @ 133. Almost to goal . Amazing to me! -
Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...
carstanger replied to LipstickLady's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I was wearing size 12 pants and my daughter had me try on smaller ones. I now wear 8P short depending on the style. I have to try everything on because I can't even guess what size as it varies. Just thankful I can do the things I now do....Didn't get off the bipap though which was a huge disappointment. Maybe in a year. -
I split a lot of meals with my husband when we go out. I even took Protein packs and asked for hot Water when I was still on liquids. Protein first, then colors. I don't eat Pasta or rice out as they are usually not the brown rice or higher protein pasta. No bread out for the same reason. I have them bring me the meal without the bread or bun, etc. Grilled, some Soups, Wendy's chili....I always find something and bring some Snacks along in case I have problems.
