Michellemo
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Plastics Newbie Here!
Michellemo replied to EmilyIsSleeved's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I just had a tt two weeks ago and I did great with pain and recovery. I really wouldn't have wanted to do a lot of surgeries at once though. I did consider doing my tt and arm but some plastic surgeons wouldn't do them at the same time. Your plastic surgeon will know what's best. -
how does this play out?
Michellemo replied to scootergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had hunger pangs from the day I got sleeved! My stomach growls and lets me know when it's time to eat. I've lost 165 pounds in a year so my hunger pangs have had no negativity. My head hunger is about 90% gone. That's what's made the huge difference in my life. I have a hunger pang so I eat a few bites and I'm full and satisfied. I lost 105 pounds the first six months and 60 pounds in the next 6 months. I feel the entire year was a honeymoon stage. I've went below my goal and I'm now trying not to lose anymore weight. Good luck! -
I had my tummy tuck 2 days before my one year sleeve anniversary. My doctor said he usually made people wait 18 months but since I had lost enought weight he went ahead and did it. I was self pay
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Hunger pangs
Michellemo replied to tweetiebyrd2975's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lots of people on here will say its only gas but I have had hunger pains from the beginning. I'm a year out and I've lost 165 pounds. When I haven't ate for a few hours yes my stomach growls but after a few bites I'm full. So don't let it worry you because it hasn't affected my weight loss at all. -
Thinning Hair and Hair Extensions?
Michellemo replied to jacee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Extensions are nasty! Just go to Sally's and get the clip in ones. Have your hair stylist cut and show you how to style them. The problem with extension are that they don't go on top of your head so your hair will still look thin on top. Cutting your hair will help the most. They also make stuff like eye shadow that you apply to your scap and it will help camouflage your scalp. -
Discuraged & Depressed!
Michellemo replied to amsenegal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only drank about 2 protein drinks after surgery. I didn't like them. I did just fine without them. I would not drink them if they made me puke. Good luck -
Giving blood and IVs – for people that are hard stick- Helpful suggestion
Michellemo replied to natalie_christin's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was a very hard stick before surgery but now that I've lost so much weight they have never had to stick me twice. I asked the last nurse if it was easier to stick a thin person and she said that usually didn't make a difference. Has anyone else noticed a difference since losing weight? -
Broke down in tears today when I found out my oop cost
Michellemo replied to sleevethefatbehind's topic in Insurance & Financing
You have insurance and you will still owe that much? I don't have insurance and was self pay and I paid 11,999. Maybe you should look into Mexico -
One Year Surgery Anny 9-4-13
Michellemo replied to shuhnaynuh's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look great! Congrats! -
How long post-op did you need shakes?
Michellemo replied to gamergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Only had a couple after surgery but never again! -
Will the "biggest losers" pls tell your story?
Michellemo replied to pjb84's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I've lost 165 pounds in a year. Surgery and recovery was super easy and I love my sleeve! -
You look great!
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How bad was it? Would you do it again?
Michellemo replied to extracat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Heck yes I would do it again! -
How many calories do you consume a day?
Michellemo replied to need2bthin!'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
800 calories. I'm a year out. -
That's awesome! And you do look great!
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How many calories a day?
Michellemo replied to crdevans's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I eat about 800 cal a day. I really need to start eating more because I'm at a weight I want to stay at but I'm finding that hard to do. I just don't want to eat any more then I do now! I'm a year out -
And if that fails you can always get a tummy tuck!
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That's great!
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OK, I AM DESPERATE TO GET TO GOAL! Latest Pic
Michellemo replied to Lisa's Hope's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
You look great! Maybe this is the weight your body wants to be at. -
Do you think one slice...
Michellemo replied to ginger429's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a year out and I can't eat a slice of pizza. I can eat the toppings and maybe 2 bites of crust but that's all. -
Does your throat make noises after you drink?
Michellemo replied to MissErika's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine did the same thing but it got better over time. -
I got sleeved todayyyy!
Michellemo replied to LMarie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! -
I'm a year out and I can eat 3-4 oz of protein. Every day is different though
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I didn't need any help.