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Before and after pics please
melie replied to christy38's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You look great! Congrats ! -
Oh yea..I lie all the time now...well, when it comes to my weight Are you losing weight? Me: No, my clothes shrunk in the dryer, its tighter so makes me look thinner (lie) How are you losing so much weight? Me: Oh god, I live in the gym. I exercise 7 days a week, glad its paying off (lie) Thats all you eat? Me: Yea, not that hungry, Water filled me up (lie) You drink a lot of water! Me: Oh I love water! (Biggest b.s lie) Lies,lies, lies...but really I'd rather lie than to tell my business and be criticized and hear negative comments people have to say about having wls.
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Believe it or not people do notice but just wont say say anything. There's those who are envious of others success and don't want you to know whatever your doing is working because your looking great, or there's those who actually keep their opinions/comments to themselves until curiosity starts killing them and they just have to know what your doing. But there's also some very clueless ones out there who wont notice anything even if its dying your hair from blonde to blue
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My Husband Abandoned me 3 days before Surgery :(
melie replied to sweetiediaz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi sweetiediaz I know what your going through and can tell you its a rough road but it will get better. My husband left my son and I a few years back while I was fighting cancer. Biggest jerk move. It hurt, tore me up inside, years of taking antidepressents. Not only was I fighting cancer, I was raising a 1 yr old alone and had no job. It wasn't easy, I was so depressed but I can tell you now I'm happier then I've ever been. We deserve someone who will be there for us and support us with our life choices. Keep your head up and smile, remember your kids depend on you and it only hurts them to see you hurt. Keep your faith..it does get better! -
Anyone from Chicago suburbs, who's your Dr?
melie replied to mmorris4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 12/16/15 at Loyola with Dr Marcotte -
Looking forward to being so much healthier but most of all to see the look on my ex husbands face who left me for a thinner woman!
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In tears, owe 30k OOP. Don't make the same mistake that I did. PSA
melie replied to cherryjello's topic in Insurance & Financing
Some hospitals offer financial assistance. -
Where are my Chicago Sleevers at?
melie replied to reece1239's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved 12/16/15 at Loyola -
I too had hyperthyroid (which made me gain over 60lbs) , graves disease and unfortunately thyroid cancer twice last time being 2012. I'm was sleeved almost 2 months ago and am scared my thyroid issues will slow down my weight loss
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I got mine the day before my surgery. I was embarrassed and ready to cancel but still went through with it. They gave me disposable undies with a long thick pad.
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Vision Changes Post WLS
melie replied to 4MRB4PHOTO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Right after surgery I noticed my vision changed too. I couldn't see anything up close and I started panicking then we noticed it was a side effect of the anti nausea patch that was behind my ear lol whew.. -
Vitamins, Vitamins, and more Vitamins
melie replied to amandastearns's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started off with those too but can't tolerate the pills. I throw them up everytime -
Use their negative comments as an inspiration to be successful and prove them wrong!
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Early 2016 - what are you streaming on netflix, amazon etc?
melie replied to CowgirlJane's topic in The Lounge
Nurse Jackie! -
Not feeling full? Just got sleeved?
melie replied to pamelardz91's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'd say about 3 weeks when I started soft foods. I felt pressure in my chest and didn't realize it was a sign of full feeling. I thought it was gas lol. You will get the feeling soon -
Not feeling full? Just got sleeved?
melie replied to pamelardz91's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I felt the same way after surgery and I got scared too but as time passed and I kept recovering (I'm only a month out) I now feel and recognize that full feeling. -
What, specifically, caused you to become obese?
melie replied to careya123's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Eating like every meal was my last! Oh yea and thyroid issues but mostly me pigging out. -
Vitamin Recommendations
melie replied to mellupo24's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The Dr's office gave me a list of what I should be taking, maybe yours may have one too. If you have BCBS they cover Nascobal a B12 nasal spray and it comes with your baraitric vitamins for a $25 copay -
this is probably a dumb question
melie replied to VeroN86's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I saw both as well. Mine was 1st visit ARNP then my dr then ARNP. I have BCBS and I was covered. You should call your insurance to be sure though. -
Congrats! Can't wait to get there myself. Only 1 month out but down 30 pounds!
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Wow ..This site is meant for support. Supporting eachother by helping one another, giving eachother advise. Bothers you so much that the topic was repeated why even click and join it?
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What's the latest you bought your plane ticket?
melie replied to RellaBelle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Try Volaris. Its like spirit but to mexico. Cheap airline. -
Need help with Meals. getting frustrated Please help
melie replied to TheNewME71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Pinterest is a lifesaver! Lots of recipes -
Anyone from the Chicagoland area
melie replied to jayohayenene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Bloomingdale, sleeved 12/16/15 at loyola