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LeahJade reacted to a post in a topic: I'm scared! Am I making the right decision?!?!
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I'm scared! Am I making the right decision?!?!
FranWa replied to LeahJade's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Leah I think all your questions are relevant and your fears completely normal. If you did not have these feelings then I would be worried. This decision you are about to make cannot be reversed, you can't get a refund, you need to identify that you have done everything you possibly could by diet and exercise first. Your health obviously is the priority what comorbidities do you have or could possibly develop. I'm 3 weeks post op have had personal trainers / gym etc had a baby and still struggle with the weight loss. The week before my op I nearly killed myself in a car accident because of all the stress, was I making the right decision...... Post op; every day gets better no regrets the first four weeks are the hardest I reckon it's a total head fu** I lost 20lbs in the first week there was no way I could of lost that normally. I'm eating the same as my 2 yr old. Support systems are paramount this journey will be an emotional roller coaster when they remove your sleeve it plays with your hormones. Some people will support you others won't, you will find out who your true friends are. Knowing that I can drop 80lbs, can prevent diabetes and heart disease etc and run around with my 2yr old, get my self esteem back, feels like I have been given a 2nd chance. I'm less scared now feel more in control, remember the sleeve is only a tool not a magic wand. I wish you every success and happiness. -
FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: New guy here, you've GOT to read this!
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FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: New guy here, you've GOT to read this!
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11 weeks out -65 from highest wt
FranWa replied to meganlj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are smoking hot Megan awesome job -
Cheer Mama reacted to a post in a topic: Surgeon trying to talk me into band.
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bigbeauty78 reacted to a post in a topic: Surgeon trying to talk me into band.
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Surgeon trying to talk me into band.
FranWa replied to bigbeauty78's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I too initially opted for the band as I'm considered lightweight BMI 37 have a few colleagues that have dropped huge numbers on the band and done well then I did more research and read about all the negatives the slippage of the band, the eroding of the band, the cost of the fills the wait time from surgery to first fill, the vomiting, the restrictions etc I changed my mind to the sleeve. It's a personal decision scary I know research research and good luck to you sister :-) -
FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: Hey My August Peeps! Tomorrow is MY day!
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Hey My August Peeps! Tomorrow is MY day!
FranWa replied to awifeinmichigan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope all goes well thinking if you :-) -
Mocha2871 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone else getting sleeved in August?
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Travelbug1955 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone else getting sleeved in August?
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Anyone else getting sleeved in August?
FranWa replied to Living4Me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all I'm 30th Aug if there are any sleeve sisters out there, safe and pain free journey everyone :-) -
FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone else getting sleeved in August?
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FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: letter to a newbie.....
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Wow wow wow :-)
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FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: I HAVE TO BRING 'HER' BACK EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE....
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FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: Any regrets?
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Before and after 11 months !
FranWa replied to mjrevel's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow you look amazing what was the key to your success I'm pre op ??? -
Hi I did Bikram for one year before sleeve and it is awesome you divide your weight by the time you spend in the room and that is how many calories you loose .....sorry cant answer the other questions but I can't wait to get back into it I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as I did...
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Writergirl reacted to a post in a topic: Down over 140...The Decision: Fears and Tears
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clk reacted to a post in a topic: Three Year Update
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Love your honesty Cheri and you are right it is all about the head and choosing which coping strategies will be healthy and which ones won't, and if the cause of the problem is not understood or acknowledged then maintenance will be nearly impossible. You look amazing and I'm so happy for you and your family that you have achieved this, you have worked hard, congrats girlfriend you are an inspiration to all.
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Down over 140...The Decision: Fears and Tears
FranWa replied to Writergirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You have great strength and courage thank you for sharing -
FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: In mourning
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FranWa reacted to a post in a topic: In mourning
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Gojogo reacted to a post in a topic: In mourning
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Is this normal I'm six weeks until my op I think about food all day long, it's on the Tv ads Tv shows,bill boards, I'm eating healthy-ish 1500 calories a day using MFP I'm trying to imagine how I will be eating post op, it's like I'm in mourning for my old eating habits healthy gigantic portions help anyone .........
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Before and SO FAR picture
FranWa replied to Susansoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow weeee you look fantastic -
On my way to the hospital!
FranWa replied to need2bthin!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck !! Enjoy the ride -
Thanks Gojogo yeh date is Aug 30th counting down the days how about you ? So glad to have found this forum awesome advice and support.
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It's so hard I've stopped telling people I'm going to have the sleeve as all I hear is negative stuff " that's just the easy way out" " your not that big" "Make sure your doing it for the right reasons" After 15 yrs of trying to lose weight and spending $$$$$ on personal trainers, gym membership diet pills, etc I'm ready, I've done my research I'm going to be calorie counting for the rest of my life but hopefully I will get a chance of a healthy life to........