Saramarie1023
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No way! I actually went on a bike ride with my son today!!! I doubt I looked good doing it but it has been years- like probably 15 since I found myself on a bike. Felt amazing doing it too. It was an amazing workout and such a good way to spend time with my 6 year old. When I think about why I had the surgery done, I cannot come up with a better return on the money, time, pain...etc... than what I experienced today.
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Surgery is Today! (Aug 25th)
Saramarie1023 replied to hhp29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some of the best advice I was given was "you will likely question why you did this for the first 4 months. Then you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner after 4 months." I am not even 3 months and I wish I had done this sooner!! Hope everything goes great today...and just remember that yes- you do start feeling "normal" again at some point. -
Yes for sure I have noticed that too. Strange I never thought I had fat feet before-but now they just look so much more slender!
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Hiding the scale!
Saramarie1023 replied to bigloser2014's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wish someone would throw my scale away! I try to move it somewhere inconvenient on myself but I just end up going and getting it. I feel chained to it. I weigh myself 2-3 times a day. I know I shouldn't and it can drive me nuts...but I can't stop! I am seriously thinking about throwing the stupid thing in the garbage. Even when I am consistently losing it just plays with my head. Good luck to you. Sounds like you are getting a better perspective on things! -
Wow. You look fantastic-congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of.
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Self pay question
Saramarie1023 replied to misiwv911's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Mine was about $16000. However most hospitals have a charity care or assistance program that will cover some of the cost for you. -
question 6 days post op
Saramarie1023 replied to JG7882's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep! Def remember that pain. It subsided for me eventually. -
The Math Doesn't Add Up
Saramarie1023 replied to Asdf12345's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in the 3 week stall for 2 weeks! Not fun - or logical. Just now getting out of it fully. Just lost 4 lbs this week. When I was completely stalled I actually gained 4 lbs. . Drs office said I was retaining lots of water. It does get better. Don't get discouraged. We didn't put the weight on in a day and it doesn't come off in a day. What I did was focus on getting strong. I increased how far I walked and kept thinking about how strong I was getting instead of the "failure" of a non-moving scale. You are likely losing inches and not even realizing it. -
60lbs! So happy this morning
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This is a huge deal and I know all the preparations that I went through(emotionally/physically/mentally) and I would be devastated to have experienced that. I am so sorry and hope things go more quickly and smoothly than you expect! Good luck to you!
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Post-op Hiccups
Saramarie1023 replied to Pugmadkate's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had asked my dr about it before released after surgery and he told me to avoid hot and cold temps as they can trigger the hiccups. I stopped eating ice, sipping warm soups, etc... It does pass. I had horrible hiccups after mine. Good luck ! -
Water that is.... I am just wondering if I am still supposed to be sipping? I am finding myself taking "regular" sized drinks. I am not gulping or anything. Don't feel any discomfort from the larger drinks. Your help is appreciated!
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I was a 5x too and just purchased a 2x that fit perfectly! Not tight not hard to button...nothing!!! It will be very rewarding for you to be back in the size 10 -especially with the sentimental reasons. Best of luck on your journey.
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It does make me feel better to hear that I am not alone! I have been trying to exercise too! It was falling off like crazy in the beginning and to have it come to a complete stand still is beyond frustrating.
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O....I know this feeling. I was sleeved the same day and lost 26 lbs after surgery. Now it has been a long painful week without any loss...from what I have read online this is semi-normal. . Not what I wanted to hear!
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I oddly enough understand that feeling. I almost want to eat but know I don't need to be when I get that feeling...will be interested to see if anyone further out can tell us if it goes away or what they may think it is.
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I rode a roller coaster!
Saramarie1023 replied to AJ-NC's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Yeah for you. That is one of my goals! Congrats -
So odd to wake up and read this...I was just contemplating the same thing about myself. I cannot stand the smell after I urinate! So while I don't have any answers for you, just know you are not alone.
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The relief of the revisit
Saramarie1023 replied to gottagonow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found that I cannot handle tuna or scrambled egg... -
I def think this surgery makes a change to our hormones. I have not had a period in 2 years (because of an iud). Then the day I came home from my surgery I started it and bled for over 2 weeks straight. I am guessing this is probably related to the surgery. Best of luck!
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I am struggling emotionally right now. I feel like everyone is critiquing me and I am just tired of it. My mom lost over 100 lbs (without surgery) a few years ago. I was talking to her about it and she said that everyone doesn't want you to change-they love you now...but she encouraged me that I needed to do what was best for me and my family. It seems like everyone has both eyes on me and they seem to have a sort of attitude towards me. Does anyone else find this? You can see by my starting weight that I needed this!!! It wasn't selfish to me it was a chance at living.
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My FOOD ADDICTION! I want REAL FOOD!
Saramarie1023 replied to Gr8fulMiniMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can certainly relate to this! However the more I surround myself with people who are supportive and keep myself busy the better I do. I sometimes find myself laying in bed thinking about how much I wanna chew something, but then I try to tell myself that if I can make it to the morning without giving into that feeling I will be so proud of myself. Don't quit yet and don't be so hard on yourself this has been a real eye opener for me and I am sure others...it is like an alcoholic going without alcohol...it is hard! Just remember you are not alone. We are all here with you rooting you on! -
OMG. A 14 short big NSV
Saramarie1023 replied to getnhealthyintx's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! That is exciting. -
Are we allowed to chew sugar-free gum post op?