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sprocket

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  1. sprocket
    Day 4 is in the bag! This has been much easier than I anticipated. Probably because I already have little appetite. One thing it has helped to point out is definitively identifying head hunger. One more day!
  2. sprocket
    Monday was my Day 1 and it went great! It's easy to forget about food while busy at work. Got all my fluids in - felt like I might float away at some points. Today, Day 2, is going just fine so far, but I anticipate this afternoon may be a bit more of a challenge since I'm home all day having work done on my house. I get snack-y at home - the nuts and jerky call to my brain. I'm determined to persevere though and keep busy with wall painting projects. Also, I learned I need to stay off the scale - water weighs a lot and nothing pleasant comes of weighing after drinking 32 oz. of water.
  3. sprocket
    I'm starting in the morning - liquids only during the work week is doable with all I have going on. And I really need to work on getting in all my water each day. I'm 20 lbs. from goal and so very impatient, so this will be a great way to help push to the end.
  4. sprocket

    Skinny chasers

    sprocket replied to bellabloom's topic in Singles Forum

    I think it's always a struggle to find balanced people regardless of whether its for dating, friendship, or whatever. Maybe life-long thin people are overly conscious of other thin people because obesity is so prevalent and on the rise? Not sure. We do have a pretty body obsessed culture. I can totally understand, though, wanting to find a partner who is health conscious and determined not to become obese. It's just when it tips into an obsession, as you say, that it becomes a problem - especially when it tips into the harshly negative and judgmental arena. I think you may be experiencing the other side of the discussions overweight people seem to constantly have. When I was obese, it seemed that friends consistently talked about losing weight, dieting, and so forth... thin people have many similar concerns only on the remaining thin side of things. Maybe it's just universal.
  5. sprocket

    Losing weight, tummy staying same

    sprocket replied to newbeginnings1965's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    You can't really control where your body sheds its fat from. It's not a matter of doing something right or wrong. It just comes off where it wants to, which is rarely where you'd prefer.
  6. sprocket

    Ugh

    sprocket replied to mixxchic26's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Being realistic, yes, you will most likely have excess skin. Whether or not you will need or have the skin removed is up to you. Some people are bothered by it, others not so much.
  7. sprocket
    How long ago was your procedure? Almost 11 months ago. What was your starting BMI and what is it now? Starting BMI was 45. Current BMI is 28.2. If you could magically go back in time and revisit your decision, would you still get the sleeve procedure? Absolutely. Seriously, it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I've had no complications except for constipation. I can deal with that.
  8. sprocket

    Next mini-goal: Weight under 150 lbs. I'm 162 today.

    1. ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      mini-goals are the best - shows you are being realistic about your weight loss - good for you!! keep up the great job - congrats - kathy

  9. sprocket

    Bathroom?

    sprocket replied to gabbisha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Constipation has been a problem for me post-op. To the point that the cramping when I finally would go, would make me vomit. Since May, taking three fiber pills and eating 3-4 prunes daily has helped a lot. It's not perfect, but I'm not puking or going a week between BMs. You kind of have to find what will work for you. Staying hydrated also really helps.
  10. sprocket

    Next mini-goal: Lose 100 lbs.

    1. kimby1029

      kimby1029

      Good for you!

    2. Elode

      Elode

      It's a wonderful feeling!

    3. sprocket

      sprocket

      Accomplished 09/23/2015. Whoo!

  11. sprocket

    Next mini-goal: Reach my NUTs weight goal (166 lbs.).

    1. jane13

      jane13

      did you sign up for the labor day challenge? started yesterday and completes 9/7 - I have a follow-up apt with surgeon the next day and I am shooting for ONEDERLAND!

    2. sprocket

      sprocket

      No, I don't know anything about the challenge - I'll look it up. Thanks!

    3. sprocket

      sprocket

      Accomplished 09/06/2015! :)

  12. sprocket
    This whole topic is hugely informative and well worth the time to read. It will answer just about every question you can think of and then some, from planning to post op.
  13. sprocket

    Next mini-goal: Lose 2/3 of excess weight (84.6 lbs.).

    1. sprocket

      sprocket

      Accomplished 07/04/2015.

    2. wantingabetterlife

      wantingabetterlife

      Congrats to you!!!

    3. sprocket

      sprocket

      Thanks!

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  14. sprocket

    Cannot update weight

    sprocket replied to ProjectMe's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions

    I'm still unable to update my current weight.
  15. sprocket
    My primary goal for weight loss would probably be considered vanity. I'm tired of being fat. I also could see the writing on the wall health-wise. While I didn't have health issues yet, 5-10 years from now, I definitely would - maybe sooner. I've been overweight for 15 years, so my 135 goal weight is arbitrary. I chose it because it is in the normal BMI range and sounded nice. When I was thin in my 20s, I weighed about 154 and was a size 4. I carried a lot of muscle back then though. Now that I'm 40, I have no idea what weight I'll be best at, so until then, I'm sticking with 135 as a goal.
  16. sprocket
    The only issue I've had post-op was with acid reflux once I was out of my antacid meds from OCC. Dr. So responded to my email asking what would be my best OTC option within an hour. No other issues.
  17. sprocket
    As far as cash, I think we took about $300 US. We tipped the usual rates for drivers, restaurant service, hotel staff, etc. I brought enough to pay cash for my OCC meds, which I think were $180... if I'm remembering correctly. We came home with money, so $300 was more than enough.
  18. sprocket

    Has everyone had WLS?

    sprocket replied to Stevehud's topic in Rants & Raves

    I think WLS is much more common than we all realize because many people tend to not talk about it, especially once it's old news and they've lost most of their weight. After I had my surgery, I found out that several people I've worked with for several years had some sort of WLS in the past. Also, it seems to run heavily in different career fields - long hours, high stress, sedentary.
  19. sprocket
    It's cathartic getting rid of the fat clothes. Last week I was down to 3 shirts and two pairs of pants, so I gave in and bought a few clothes to keep me for a little while. It was so much more fun buying smaller clothes than bigger clothes. Actually a pleasant experience rather than depressing.
  20. sprocket
    Usually it's only a couple weeks to hear back from your insurance company regarding approval. The surgery date is dependent on your doctor's schedule... could be days, could be months.
  21. sprocket
    I try to order off the small plates, appetizer, or light menus, if there's anything appropriate to eat on them. I also usually order with an eye toward leftovers - some things preserve better than others. However, there are times when you just need to order what sounds good regardless of how well it keeps, or just eat what you can and let the rest go. No one seems to notice or care about how or what I'm eating.
  22. sprocket
    As of Nov 2014, the post-op plan was the same as what @@Kindle posted above.
  23. sprocket

    I hit 199.6 on the scale last night and then woke up this morning to 198.4! I'm so happy today (and it's my 14th wedding anniversary too!). Being under 200 lbs. is such a wonderful feeling, plus it means I've lost 50% of my excess weight. Here's to a fab day!!

    1. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      Yay...I can't wait to til the onderland! Jealous!

    2. wantingabetterlife

      wantingabetterlife

      Congratulations on your loss and on your anniversary!!! I am so happy for you. It just keeps getting better from here. Keep up the great work! :)

    3. ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      64 lbs down!!! onederland!!!

      keep up the good job

      congrats kathy

  24. sprocket

    Where are the November Sleevers?

    sprocket replied to ToccoraVSG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Water has been my toughest thing. I drank lots of water before surgery, but struggle now. My body doesn't seem to like plain water anymore. It tolerates it better if I add a small squirt of a water flavor enhancer. You might want to try that.
  25. sprocket

    Three more pound and I'll be under 200 lbs. Reaching 199 will also mean I will have lost 50% of my excess weight (63.5 lbs.). So happy and excited!!

    1. SherB

      SherB

      That's super exciting. I am at 204 and cannot wait either.

    2. wantingabetterlife

      wantingabetterlife

      Yay! Onederland is amaing, can't wait for you to get here! Keep up the great work :)

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