butterfly_gal
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Did you need someone to stay with you post-op?
butterfly_gal replied to extracat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I live by myself and after my two nights in the hospital was on my own. I did fine. Just take it slow and be careful. I made sure I had everything I thought I would need easily accessible. My mother did drop me off and stay with me a few hours, which was welcome, but after she left I was by myself. -
Yep
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Here is mine. I put an air freshener by it for size comparison
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I was so gonna do the same thing this morning. My brush was filled. Luckily I have/had tons of hair so I can't see the loss on my head, just on the brush.
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Difficult question to ask.
butterfly_gal replied to MinnesotaDreaming52's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No smelly problem here. And honestly, my mother had RNY and she throws up alot in my opinion. I have not once thrown up or felt sick to my stomach. I am glad I chose the sleeve. I wish my mom did too. -
Six Months later......94 pounds!
butterfly_gal replied to determined4's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations! You are pretty. Before and after. -
Congratulations! And who ever said that is blind. You are beautiful!
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How do you stick to 3-4 meals a day?
butterfly_gal replied to marfar7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its funny how different the programs are. My doc & nut say you can have 2 snacks, but make it count. Usually my snacks are protein (cheese, jerky, edamame). If I didn't have my snacks daily I too would be under 500 calories and not meet my protein goal. I am almost 5 months out and down 82 pounds. -
What makes you "dump"?
butterfly_gal replied to alyshac's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am thankful that nothing has made me sick. Granted I haven't eaten large amounts of everything, but I have had bread, sugar... You name it and it didn't effect me. All people are different. -
OMG! What am I thinking!
butterfly_gal replied to wannabaloser's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
It's normal to feel scared. I sure as he'll did. I remember walking into the hospital 5 months ago and feeling so scared I felt like I was going to hyperventilate. At that point I remembered why I am doing this. It is to better your health! You will be fine good luck and I'll be thinking of you! -
protein shakes..... how long?
butterfly_gal replied to Joanna Ortallono's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am almost 5 months post op and have started drinking them daily again. I stopped thinking I could get enough protein with food, but I can't.I use syntax nectar chocolate truffle. sometimes I add pb2 or a half a banana with ice and almond milk and it is delicious. It's like a treat. -
No problem. I was worried too when it was happening and I called my doctors office as well. It lasted a couple days for me and went away.
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Yes, I had the same pains around 3 or 4 weeks out. I wad told by my doctors its the nerves and muscle healing. Totally normal
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Sleevers by profession.
butterfly_gal replied to BWaltD's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I work in a small office doing accounting, administrative and payroll. -
I am flying in about a month and a half and realized something last night that kind of worries me. In the past, at 324, I needed a seatbelt extender. I am now 245, with hopes to be around 230-235 when I fly. people that weight, did you need a seatbelt extender? I know there are variables, but just curious.
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Long trip snacks
butterfly_gal replied to melis56914's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know how draw our you are but nuts, jerky, protein bars are good. You could always do a cooler with hard boiled eggs and yogurt. -
5 years post op- total honesty
butterfly_gal replied to kesleea1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck to you, I hope you get back on the right path whiter it be DS or some other way. This is an eye opener for sure. -
4 month pic
butterfly_gal replied to labellaskorpio's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Beautiful! Great job. -
Me too! I am 4 months post op, down almost 70 pounds and I feel like I am pre period all the time now. My breasts are tender and all. I assume it because now that I am losing the hormones are acting up.
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Wow! Congrats to you all. This makes me happy to think this might be in my future
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Surgery gone wrong...lost 7 units/pints of blood.
butterfly_gal replied to need2bthin!'s topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Did you have blood work done before surgery? I know I was very anemic with a hgb of 9. Any chance you were low blood before and lost more during surgery? -
I used to get constipated real bad too. I have started eating a high fiber cereal twice a week and my problem is gone.
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I am very interested in seeing how this goes for you. Good luck.
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Finally at my 100 pound loss and in the 100s !6 months out
butterfly_gal replied to ebonisekim's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Great Job! You look beautiful! -
pooping.... or lack there of...
butterfly_gal replied to ShrinkyDinkMe22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had horrible problems until I incorporated fiber one cereal two times a week and all flows good now.
