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Greeknugget replied to MrsAnders's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great question and thanks for the forum link! -
Very awesome! I'm right ahead of you. I'll let you know how it goes! Congrats!
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Sept 3rd surgery date and I feel like I might not be able to do this
Greeknugget replied to FrankieP83's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can do this! Pay attention to your body and read about symptoms of a leak. You are your own advocate. You've got this. A man in my surgery group lost 400 pounds from this surgery. If you did that, you'd be bones! You've got this. The complications are scary, but the risks of obesity are worse for sure. -
I had an upper GI test yesterday. Anyone else have one of those? Wow. They had me drink a crazy potion of pop-rocks that cause gas and then made me roll around in an xray machine. It wasn't painful-- just uncomfortable. I wrote more about it on my blog: http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/ It was a brand new experience and I hope not to have it again. Happy sleeving!
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September Sleevers! Come Join Us!
Greeknugget posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A bunch of us made a facebook group for September sleevers-- our own little place in the world to share our journey. To join, search for September Sleevers 2013 or email me your email address and I can add you in that way. Or, try this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/571496612897118/ Happy sleeving and losing, friends! -
I have heard this too and can understand why the average would be that low. All of us on forums are working hard to be an active part of our weight loss experience. There are plenty however, that probably choose to reverse back to old habits. Also, there isn't much data yet. People like us are helping to shape the new view of this surgery everyday!
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On Vulnerability and Livestock Scales
Greeknugget posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/ Pre-op testing on Monday. What can I expect? Other than more of the stuff I listed in the link above? -
On Vulnerability and Livestock Scales
Greeknugget replied to Greeknugget's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So the tests aren't painful or intimidating at all? Oh the scales -
Congrats!!
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Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
Greeknugget replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks to the two wonderful sleevers that PMed me their info, we are now up and running on facebook! September Sleevers 2013 Request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/571496612897118/ -
Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
Greeknugget replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, All. I'm ready to make the September Sleevers 2013 group, but.. I have to say who I want to add to start it. And none of us our friends on there yet. So.... I'm private because I'm an educator, so you can't search me. But if one of you wants to PM me your name, I can add you in and we can start this. Oh goodness. I sound like a shady salesmen. or we can all just use Sassy Sleevers, which is lovely but HUGE. -
Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
Greeknugget replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really think we need a september 2013 sleevers FB group. I think I'll create one. Stay tuned! -
September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!
Greeknugget replied to birdmadgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's to 9/9/13! We're ready! -
Throwing Away Old Weight Loss Journals
Greeknugget posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just threw away 4 years of weight loss journals. Pictures here: http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/ It's a freeing experience but it's also sad and scary. How do I prove I really fought to get to this place? It feels like throwing away really hard work. Anyone else have these kind of weight watcher logs and personal tracking diaries? Are you keeping them? -
Worst Case Scenarios
Greeknugget replied to bettyboo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm glad to hear about the tummy noises. I had the same thing when I was on a liquid diet for 3 months! Our stomachs can be really loud! -
A Weight Loss Surgery Prayer: No Pants-less Selfies
Greeknugget posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi All, to aid myself and others on this journey, I created a blog of my experience: http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/ I don't get a single dollar for it, so I hope it's ok to share here. Humor helps us get through! Today I posted about Pants-less selfies. Here's to support and weight loss! -
Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
Greeknugget replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I meet with my surgeon the 12th ant 22nd. Hoping I get my pre-op diet on the 12th. We'll see! -
Before and after 105 pound loss
Greeknugget replied to mariamitani's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I, too, would like to know your meal plan or any tips for success. Great work! You look amazing. -
Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
Greeknugget replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! So many September 9thers! Me too Will be thinking of you and LuckyPants and KTodd. We got this! -
September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!
Greeknugget replied to birdmadgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We're surgery buddies! I'm September 9th too. I like that it's a Monday. I'm trying to walk as much as possible and am trying to adopt 3 ounce meals. Though, I need more than 6 since my stomach is still normal size! HA. -
WOW! You lost 7 pounds a week the first 7 weeks? That's incredible! Way to go!
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With a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Yup, I finally have my date: September 9th! I'm so excited. Thanks to all of you for your support during the waiting game!
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I Got a HOT Date...
Greeknugget replied to Greeknugget's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, Gmanbat way to go on the loss! And Dallasgal, I hope we have close dates! We're in this together! -
How did you survive giving up caffeine and sugar?
Greeknugget replied to Bronco0605's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going off caffeine and it is really hard. I still am not sure what the "real" reason (if there is just one!) for eliminating it? I have one cup of coffee in the mornings and eliminating that has been hard! Good luck to you! -
I'm impatient, nor knowing my date yet and done with everything! anyone else like this?
Greeknugget replied to nikkimarieislove's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know this feeling all too well! I'm normally pretty patient, but this is nerve wracking! My approval is done so I'm just waiting for the office to call me with a date. Talk about hard! I wish they'd just tell me when they think they'll call so every morning I don't wake up expecting my phone to ring. Good luck to you! It's almost here!