TrophyWife
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About TrophyWife
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Senior Member
- Birthday 09/20/1969
About Me
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Biography
Highest weight- 314lbs, current weight 278 lbs, goal weight 250 lbs. surgery - April 2013
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Gender
Female
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Interests
Baking, Cake decorating, Quilting, Traveling, Marathons(again soon)
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Occupation
Pastry and Sugar Arts Instructor, cake and cookie artist
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City
Mill Creek
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State
Washington
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TrophyWife started following Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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TrophyWife started following Denied by Aetna
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TrophyWife started following Where the May sleevers i just got my date!, Question i know the answer to but will ask anyway., Hiccups when Hungry? and and 5 others
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Question i know the answer to but will ask anyway.
TrophyWife replied to Jr-Castillo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I could eat more when I was on liquid and purees The minute I switched to solid regular food that stopped. I often can barely get down 1to2 oz. of protein and only about 1/2 cup of anything with substance. Some days are different then others for me. Today I can't seem to get much of anything before I feel full and is a challenge to eat enough, but I just listen to my body and adjust what I eat. Today more soup and protein shakes and tomorrow maybe meat will feel good. You're not to far out so be patient sometimes what you can eat changes overnight. -
castiel reacted to a post in a topic: Hiccups when Hungry?
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Hiccups when Hungry?
TrophyWife replied to castiel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's been happening to me. I thought it was a full thing, but I am finding it to be my signal that it is time to put something in the tank. It's like learning to eat all over again. I'm still a little confused, but getting it. -
TrophyWife reacted to a post in a topic: Need help! Ive blown it!
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misslady reacted to a post in a topic: May 2013 Sleevers!
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May 2013 Sleevers!
TrophyWife replied to boomarienewme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im 2 days out and so far so good. Pretty sore, but having a pretty good evening. Water still a challenge, but had hernia fixed during surgery and everything is really tight. Should get easier as swelling goes down. Better days ahead. Good luck all. -
WW and medical history, help!
TrophyWife replied to xcillax's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have read on here before that someone had submitted WW records and they excepted them. I also was prepared to use mine if I had needed to, but got lucky and was approved first go. I think it may have been caligirl?, but can't remember. I think it may depend on insurance. Best of luck. -
I too have had hair loss over the last few years. I am most concerned over hair loss. I would love to have information on Rogaine sucess. I started Biotin yesterday hoping to head it off. My stylist tells me she will give me the greatest styles to minimize the look of thinning. She is my hero.
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kvlasy reacted to a post in a topic: Where the May sleevers i just got my date!
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Where the May sleevers i just got my date!
TrophyWife replied to Luvlvnlyfe5's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm May 2nd! Day three on low carb pre diet. so far so good. Need to get my stuff ordered. Good luck all! -
Newme48 reacted to a post in a topic: Someone help with some support for the pre-op diet.
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TrophyWife reacted to a post in a topic: Got approved--now it's "real"
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gibson_girl reacted to a post in a topic: Someone help with some support for the pre-op diet.
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Someone help with some support for the pre-op diet.
TrophyWife replied to gibson_girl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am day 2 of 14. I am so glad that my pre diet guidelines are to stay under 40grams of carbs and that is all. Harder then you would think, but I am not hungry. Took forever to shop today though. Labels, smabels! They gave me a weeks worth of menus. So to save my sanity I am going to follow that and then mix and match next week. Lots of lean meat, egg beaters, cheese and thank goodness, low carb bread, tortillas, and some fruit. Sorry to hear some of you have such restrictive diets. i can only imagine the will power. You all ROCK! Good luck and best wishes with your surgeries. -
mandi827 reacted to a post in a topic: Any seattle sleevers ?
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I am located in Bothell. I got my surgery date yesterday. May 2nd at Puget Sound Surgery Center, in Edmunds. My first surgeon was Dr. Crouthamel, but he has taken a medical leave so Dr. Billing will preform my surgery. I am taking some time off from my job post surgery(work nights) and am looking forward to attending support group. My friend who is a nurse at Overlake mediates the support groups over there and she has invited me to attend there so I am sure they would have any who would want to attend. Would love to find a walking friend in my area. I am on the Mill Creek/ Woodinville side of Bothell (Maltby area). Looking forward to being part of the losing team.
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Just got my date!
TrophyWife replied to ellabella777's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just got my date today! May 2nd for me. Can't weight to start my journey. Happy journey ya all. -
I'm going to be a May Sleever! Scheduled today for May 2nd. It's been a long 5+ month process and I am so glad to have had this site to help me prepare and have realistic expectations. Thank you all and I am looking forward to the journey ahead.
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I'm going to be a May Sleever! Scheduled today for May 2nd. It's been a long 5+ month process and I am so glad to have had this site to help me prepare and have realistic expectations. Thank you all and I am looking forward to the journey ahead.
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anybody eles with Aetna insurance?
TrophyWife replied to Caligirl530's topic in Insurance & Financing
I'M APPROVED!!! HAPPY DANCE!! OMG.. so relieved. Thanks ladies for your words of support and encouragement. Will get a call tomorrow to schedule. Such a long brutal wait. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH..... WOOOOHOOOOO! -
Afrodite82 reacted to a post in a topic: Pear shaped vs Apple shaped?
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Pear shaped vs Apple shaped?
TrophyWife replied to Afrodite82's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
we usually lose the weight that we gained last first. I lost a lot of weight a few years ago and I always joked that I felt light I was shimmying out of a fat suit and it got caught at my hips. I have always been pear shaped and working with a trainer really helped me tone the tummy and hip areas.But I had a really hard time getting rid of that hip/tummy area. i also was a C cup when i was younger and got up to a DD at my heaviest. I lost down to a D/C cup and very happy with my proportions. I think we are lucky and may lose less in our chest because of our smaller upper body. Thanks for great bra options and augmentation. -
TrophyWife reacted to a post in a topic: BIG FAT PEOPLE!
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anybody eles with Aetna insurance?
TrophyWife replied to Caligirl530's topic in Insurance & Financing
I can't remember Caligirl, did you say if you had any co morbidities? My insurance coordinator was not sure if they (aetna) would want to wait to get my 3rd full month diet report before making decision. Appointment scheduled for the 17th. Will still follow up with her tomorrow. Taking forever and I will be upset if she has received any info and not let me know. It was a week later then they told me when they filed my paperwork. Frustrating. -
anybody eles with Aetna insurance?
TrophyWife replied to Caligirl530's topic in Insurance & Financing
Congratulations!! I am 12 days submitted and still no word. Did you find out through insurance or through your surgeon? I have considered calling insurance, but the nurse @ surgery center said to wait, but it is killing me. So excited for you.