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PAcountryBear

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About PAcountryBear

  • Rank
    Novice
  • Birthday 03/03/1951

About Me

  • Biography
    I had my surgery on 3/18/2015. I'm retired and live with my husband and 2 Labs in Lancaster County, PA. I had my surgery at the VA medical center in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Gender
    Male
  • Interests
    camping, playing mountain dulcimer, native American flutes and keyboards.
  • Occupation
    Retired
  • City
    Lancaster County
  • State
    PA
  • Zip Code
    17545
  1. PAcountryBear

    Pennsylvania sleevers?

    I'm just wanting to check in. I'm at a very slow spot with the weight loss. I'm on normal foods now. I had my surgery March 18, 2015. I feel great but get an upset stomach from the vitamins sometimes. I'm off of my diabetic, high blood pressure and water pills. I had my surgery at the VAMC in Pittsburgh.
  2. PAcountryBear

    Pennsylvania sleevers?

    I had my surgery 3/18/2015. My starting weight, pre-OptiFast was 362. I'm down to 277 today I was a 56 waist now a 44 and still losing. I'm having some difficulty with the motivation to do strength training though.
  3. PAcountryBear

    How did you set your goal weight?

    Hey Always. I just had band to sleeve surgery 3/19/15. I have been commenting to people's posts too and get no response. I hope all is going well with you and your process.
  4. PAcountryBear

    April 30th is my date

    Hi New. I was the same way. I was terrified of the sleeve surgery. I had myself convinced I was going to die on the table. My surgery was 3/18/2015 and here I am talking to you. It went well. I feel great. I'm already off my diabetic and BP meds and both have been normal. I am adjusting to my new stomach and learning to eat more slowly and mindfully. I hope all goes well for you. I came really close to backing out and I'm very glad I didn't now. Peace, John
  5. There are a few of us here. Welcome to the family! I'm new at this. I just had my band conversion to sleeve 3/18/15. I'm doing well and loosing on a steady pace.
  6. PAcountryBear

    8 Week Post-Op Progress (With Pic)

    Wow you are doing great and must say you look very good. Are you working out too?
  7. PAcountryBear

    Gastric sleeve , I'm so sick

    I had my surgery on 3/18/15 I find if I eat too much or too fast I end up with dumping syndrome. I am taking opermazole and ursodal. They help but not if I am doing the above. It is a real challenge to eat slowly and small portions. I'm still pureeing food. I hope you feel better soon.
  8. PAcountryBear

    Pennsylvania sleevers?

    Lancaster County here
  9. PAcountryBear

    Introduction

    Hi Everyone. I appreciate you sharing you're POZ J. I am too. I just had my sleeve surgery on March 18th,2015. I'm 64, live in PA. I had my surgery lap band removal and conversion to the sleeve. I had my surgery at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. I'm recovering pretty well I think but still getting used to the post surgery transition diet. My husband is very supportive as are most of my friends. I look forward to sharing my progress, areas for improvement.

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