ChavaBling
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Finally in the 200's! I'm halfway there! Pics too :)
ChavaBling replied to deedeemuffin's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
It sure isn't easy...thank you for sharing your truth & your struggle. Your post will help others! Great job & you're still kickin' @$$! -
@@Mrs.RRn how long did you wait to start strength training? I am 7 weeks out tomorrow & I'm worried that my muscles are, like, atrophying as we speak...I've been doing cardio only.
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You are amazing and an inspiration! We have similar stats...see you soon in Onederland!
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WATER PARK IN A TWO PIECE
ChavaBling replied to Stephannie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YEAH, GURRRLLL!!!! If I could post a .gif of Beyonce shaking her thang, I would. So truly happy for you!!! -
6 weeks post op - 2-4 lbs a week lose
ChavaBling replied to garayjoh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you also discussed this with your nutritionist? Has your doctor cleared you for such strenuous exercise? That sounds pretty hardcore! I sometimes have to make a conscious decision to trust my medical team, even though I don't always agree 100%. On the other hand, you know your body best. -
Your dimples are darling!
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I was sleeved at 11:16 AM on May 23, 2014. I lost 5 lbs on Day 3, and have been hovering between 154.8-155.6 for almost a week. I probably need to lay off the scale but there's just that intense feeling of validation when your weight drops- I'm still waiting on that. Even though it's WAY TOO early to be bugging about this, a loss shows I didn't go through this for nothing. Except, I'm following my surgeon's instructions to the letter, and I probably just need to chillax and get through the first few weeks, which I am hoping are the hardest
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May 19-23 Sleevers, Roll Call!
ChavaBling replied to ChavaBling's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm exactly 1 month out today. I haven't weighed myself since my doctor's visit last week, but I returned to work today. I started feeling really tired about halway through the day, but it's 4:49 PM and I've made it through! Every day for lunch, I am now eating a slice of deli turkey and a slice of reduced fat swiss rolled up. I take tiny bites and chew slowly, and can hardly finish it. Today I ate it too fast and it came back out I was only taking a small bite every few minutes, but hey- I'm only on day 3 of soft foods. I think it was because I was distractedly eating it at my desk instead of eating mindfully. I'm wondering if I should advise my coworkers about my occasional random upchucks... -
I would have to say "DIVA" by Beyoncé. "Now now now diva is the female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a of a hustla". Both the song and the video give me POWER! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNM5HW13_O8
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YASSSS!!!
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Honey, I am so sorry you're having this issue. I believe if you are not compulsively making yourself vomit, then that is not bulimia. However, I hope for your health you talk to a therapist about your feelings. I had a very similar convo with my therapist (who specializes in disordered eating, among other things) and it made me feel SO MUCH better when I was "spittin up" all the time. As far as the black stuff, I think you should call your doctor immediately. Also, are you eating slowly and keeping your portions small? the only time I involuntarily toss my "cookies" is when I eat too much too fast.
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Decaf coffee still has caffeine.
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@BeagleLover 1.) I LOVE beagles!!! Emily was our beagle growing up, she lived to be 16! 2.) I have heard that Chike is GREAT. Let me know how the coffee flavor is!
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Actually, I haven't tried any protein shakes yet. I'm still around 2 months out. After responding to you, I found out that Isopure also has a Columbian Coffee flavor, not just the Espresso. Guess I have to go someplace where they let you try this stuff out. This site has explained that tastes change afterwards though. I still have trouble believing that any drink would be "too sweet" to me. That's not in my vocabulary. I'm a poster child for Sweet N' Low and Splenda (I'm diabetic, SO FAR). Hopefully, that will change.
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May 19-23 Sleevers, Roll Call!
ChavaBling replied to ChavaBling's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Say Hey Willie May Sleevers! I just had my 2nd post-op appt today, 26 days out. I'm down 13.5 lbs from surgery in about 4 weeks. It's important not to compare myself to others!! Weight is just one metric in this ongoing journey. I'm down a size in clothing! My doc said, "if you were on a diet, And you lost this amount of weight, you'd be doing cartwheels down the hallway of my office". it's good to have perspective. I'm currently in a 14 day "pureed foods" period. I am most comfortable with liquids and still have another 9 days before starting "soft" foods. @@pjpanda VitaFusion is so good! I take the Fiber gummies and I actually look forward to it! (chewing is fun) My NUT emphatically stated "Gummy Vitamins are crap" but I also know that some doctors specifically tell people to get the gummies, so I don't worry about it too much. -
Light at the end of the tunnell
ChavaBling replied to LidiBell's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you for sharing your story with us! It's very important to hear. I'm 26 days out and I'm finding myself wishing time away- and that's never good. It's important to remember that these first few months are the hardest in many ways. I'm glad you're ok! -
Helicobacter pylori Infection - H. Pylori
ChavaBling replied to Angel444's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was treated for h. pylori and that resolved it. Surgery was a success. -
Day 4 post op, are your wounds still covered?
ChavaBling replied to Sassypants92201's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine were covered in glue but one glue thing fell off after 2 days. It seemed fine. I'm 20 days out and mine are healing up great! -
This is really hard.
ChavaBling replied to Ballinallthetime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor gave me Norco, which is tylenol + vicodin. I was feeling great! I feel very blessed that I didn't have much pain...but it was probably also my every-6-hour regimen that I followed for the first week. So, pain meds, and walking! Good luck to you! -
IF YOU COULD tell yourself this 1 thing BEFORE U HAD SURGERY what would THAT BE?
ChavaBling replied to cindyvirden.com's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would tell myself that even scaredy cats can get through surgery and it's nowhere near as bad as you think! -
May 19-23 Sleevers, Roll Call!
ChavaBling replied to ChavaBling's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey there girls and boys. How is week 3 treating you? I am 10 lbs down and have maintained for the last 3 days. Trying not to get pissed about "slow" weight loss. 10 lbs in 17 days isn't too bad- it took me over 6 months to lose 31# pre-op! -
'Morning y'all! This is my first post in the "SUCCESS STORIES" section and that alone feels like a NSV, even though this is a weight-related post. I am 13 days out from my surgery and have lost a total of about 9 lbs during that time. It's not 24 lbs or even 15, but it's NINE POUNDS IN 13 DAYS, I'll take it! My big moment this morning was when I realized that including my pre-op weight loss, I've lost 40 lbs!! Woo hoo!! I'm 40 lbs down from the heaviest weight of my life, 291. Never going back again!
