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Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
caligirl3 replied to deedeemuffin's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I really find if we start with our Protein, not drink Water (like grilled chicken and asparagus or broccoli), then add some mashed potato or corn, we will do just fine... A few sips of water and done... You won't gain weight on that, we can't not lose if we're eating fish and stuff... -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My losses are SO SLOW!!! I need some tips... -
Learning that if I follow the guidelines, the weight is going to come off. I'm down 3 pounds already for the week, 16.5 total in December. My official weekly weigh-in day is on the 25th. I don't really need to over-think things. I'm getting to the stage, though, where I really want some phase 2 foods (puree/soft food) - which I move on to on Christmas day (yay me)! I'm fantasizing about cottage cheese w/salsa, hummus, scrambled eggs, egg salad, tuna salad, blended soups, real smoothies instea...
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Day 19 here (12/4/13), and down 16.5 pounds. It's slowing a bit, averaging 3-4 pounds a week now with a large first week's loss... I'm happy about that. My surgeon puts us on 3 weeks liquids before we can start on the puree stage, and I'm going out of my mind. I'm so sick of sweets, it's driving me nuts. I'm drinking a lot of soups, and I confess this weekend I ate a small handful of goldfish crackers with my pea soup. I mashed them up in my mouth until very soft and sipped my soup, so it was like a puree consistency. I'm just dying to eat something! I cannot wait for Wed. when I can! -
I seriously almost dug a fingerful of peanut butter from the jar last night - no lie... Took every bit of strength not to. I'm Day 15...
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I've weighed the same for the last 3 days... Going to try to get in 64 oz water/liquids today. SO hard to do only 12 days out.
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck all Dec. sleevers. I was sleeved on 12/4 and I'm down 13.5 pounds. Today is my 2 week weigh in, I've been stalled at this exact weight for 5 whole days, and I'm hoping to see the scale move soon! -
Dec. 4, 2013 - Need A Mentor! Orange County, Ca
caligirl3 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I'm being sleeved on Dec. 4th, and I'm looking for a mentor to walk this journey with me. I'm located in Orange County, CA. Thanks!!! -
Dec. 4, 2013 - Need A Mentor! Orange County, Ca
caligirl3 replied to caligirl3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Start weight: 265 12/4/13 surgery date: 263 12/11/13 Wk 1: 255.5 Total lost: 9.5 pounds!!! So far so good! 5'8 1/2 41 yrs — feeling awesome. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Start weight: 265 12/4/13 surgery date: 263 12/11/13 Wk 1: 255.5 Total lost: 9.5 pounds!!! So far so good! 5'8 1/2 41 yrs — feeling awesome. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Here we go!!!! -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Following you too Maddie! To prepare, I bought 3 types of protein drinks (powder and liquid) for my pre-op diet. Next weekend, after I get paid, I will buy my vitamins. I'm waiting until my surgeon pre-op appt. before I invest. I read so many mixed things - gummies, no gummies, flinstone chewables, no flintstones... I do already have b12 sublingual tabs and biotin though, so I'll keep those. Looking for recommendations on: chewable or liquid multi chewable calcium chewable fiber (do we need this?) D (heard we needed this too) Advice on how/when to take these. Ugh, so many pills, and I HATE pills! -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm so excited to be nearing my surgery date. This is my last "normal" weekend, as I'll be starting my 2 week pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. So, I'm excited to be beginning the weight loss phase of this journey. Pre-ops are done! I've just started a blog about this journey. Feel free to follow me> I don't have the guts to put it all out there on video in a vlog, but I will keep a record of my weight loss journey here: http://lissavsg.wordpress.com -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow this group has grown!!! I'm having a hard time keeping up! 2 weeks and 6 days countdown for me. I start the liquid diet in 6 days. Yes, that means no Thanksgiving dinner this year. Oh well, I'm hoping to take off about 10 pounds pre-op, so my eyes are on the prize. All my clothes are fitting pretty snug these days due to food funerals I've been having... Not a good strategy I know. It's getting so real. I just made my final co-insurance payment, and filled out all pre-op paperwork at the hospital, so all I have to do is check in on the op day. So very excited and proud of me putting myself first. As a single mom, I'm never putting my needs first, and it's about time. -
Dec. 4, 2013 - Need A Mentor! Orange County, Ca
caligirl3 replied to caligirl3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for replying! Where do you live? Congrats on your success! -
Hi! My Dr. has just submitted my paperwork to the insurance co. for approval, so the waiting game begins. I'm decided on the sleeve and am hoping to get it done prior to 2014. We have some insurance plan changes at the new year, so I want it NOW! Anyways, I'm in So. Cal., and am a single mom of two kiddos. I hope to lose 120 lbs, but I'd be reasonably happy with 100. I need to get to a weight so I can resume an active life again> at my current weight I'm so embarrassed to participate that I just sit on the sidelines. I'm ready to start putting myself first. My Dr. group is Dr. LePort in Fountain Valley, and they come highly recommended. There are 4 or 5 surgeons in his practice, so I'm not sure exactly who I'll have in the end...
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So Cal Newbie, looking for a mentor/buddy
caligirl3 replied to caligirl3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey there! I'm on Dec 4th. Where in So Cal are ya? -
Time off for desk jobs?
caligirl3 replied to aranders75's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a great question. I have a desk job and only 1 week of time off (vacation) due to being new, and not taking disability. Surgery Wed (12/4), and off for 1 week through following Wed (12/11), working from home Thurs-Fri (12/12-13), and back into the office on Monday (12/16) which will be 12 days out. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Dec. 4th here. Need to get my supplements and some unflavored protein. I have two types of flavored protein: rtd and powdered. I'm kind of freaking out too. Not so much about what I'm going to eat, but complications since I'm a single mom. I have a shit ton of life insurance but I'm everything to my kids. Ugh! I know this is a necessary surgery for health reasons. Just feeling selfish at times because there's also a good bit of vanity involved as well. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
See another one! -
Surgery date scheduled!!! It's official, I'll be sleeved on Dec. 4th, 2013! I'll be 6 weeks out by my 42nd birthday on 1/15! Happy Xmas and birthday to me!!!
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I. Got my. Date!!!!! December 4th I will be sleeved!!!! HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF, and I can breathe again! Now I need to come up with the co-pay! Haha... -
Ugh, no!!! I think I made them mad, I called and she told me I had to be patient with the process. She assured me I'd get in before the end of the year, but I'm freaking out not knowing in advance. I have to plan!! My co-worker is getting sleeved on 12/18 and taking 6 weeks off, so I want to get in and be back by then. I'm only taking 2 weeks off. Well, one technically. Then working from home the second week. Sent from my iPad using VST
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December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
caligirl3 replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm so happy for all of you with your dates scheduled! I'm patiently waiting for the coordinator call since I got approved by insurance last Friday... Going NUTS though! This is rough! -
I got approved on Friday, and now I'm waiting for the Dr. office to call me to schedule my pre-ops, then set a surgery date. I just want the surgery date first and then I'll calm down and get my remaining pre-ops done... I NEED TO KNOW! Haha!
