littlebsue
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1 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary littlebsue!
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Hey!! Thanks for commenting. My surgery is scheduled for 9/21 - and I can't "weight"! *lol* Hit me offline if you can. You're the first person i know that has had the sleeve...im curious about your experience! geenahb2@yahoo.com
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Today i go and get test done for EVERYTHING. Albumin-total protein..HbA1C, TSH, Vit. B12, Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, Folic Acid, Vit D, Vit B1. and then fax the results to my dietician. I am very hopeful that everything is good. I have been trying to get my proteins although the rest has been a bit hard trying to fit calcium and veggies/fruits. I am sure to get tested to see how my diabetes is going...I am seeing my endocrinologist and he is very curious how my operation will help me with my diabetes. Hopefully he will pull some more of my meds. fingers crossed....i will post some good news soon!!
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I've been stuck at 196 for about 2 wks...I had my surgery june 2nd and was losing steadily until 196...so i have also started to think what am i doing wrong. I could exercise just haven't put the effort. and i could also make better choices of meals. Anyway...i guess the surgery can't do it on its own. So here i am trying to get past this lull with dieting yet again. lol i am so glad you said something about not losing...i was wondering if anyone else hit a slow period too. good luck and i hope we can both post happier stories next time.
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HI I was really needing to know if anyone has hit a very SLOW run of losing weight. I had my surgery June 2 and lost pretty steadily all along until about 2 weeks ago. I have been stuck at 196 and some days it goes up a lb. or 2.. Is that normal? I was initially happy that i slowed down, I wanted my body to have time to "catch-up". Now I just don't know whats going on.......worried!!!:thumbup:
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thanks for all the information!! I had the gastric sleeve done and for about 3 wks my shoulder joints and my hip joints felt so painful almost like they were bruised. I go on the first to have all my blood work done and I am taking Calcium with D in it. But a deficiency may have been what was causing the pain. Congrats on your recovery and good luck on continued weight loss......
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When I mentioned to my surgeon that I didn't think I was losing quick like everyone else...she just asked me how much did i ever lose with conventional dieting. I knew what she was talking about. I believe everyone gets "stuck" at times. It will change...don't get down on yourself...You took a big step to get healthy, be patient and give your body a chance!! Good Luck and bestest wishes!!
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I just wanted to talk about the way i feel about my weight and body since my weight loss surgery... To start off with I can remember the anxious feeling of going to weddings, gatherings and just getting out "there" being bigger and bigger every year. What I've notice now is that I just don't care anymore. Even though I am still in the "obese" weight category..just knowing that I am heading back to a healthy weight has erased all the anxiety and lack of confidence I had before. It feels so nice! And I am teaching myself to love ME! for who I am and for how I look...Imperfections and All!! Trying to be an example to my Beautiful daughters and Beautiful sons...Be happy with who you are because when it is all said and done we just that...ME/ME YOU/YOU be happy and love life!!! :thumbup: Good luck to all!!
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*singing* I've got some NEWWWSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
littlebsue commented on vanishingvixen's blog entry in Blog 86799
Well, well....i was searching for more gastric sleeve people...woohoo...i found you!! When will you be having your surgery? I had my june 2 this year and i am very happy with it. There are a few others here too...i find them in the chat room every now and then. I hope it works for you...it seems there are a few similarities with this surgery and the lapband...but with less office visits and less vomiting (i haven't once) i think quality of life is better.lol Good Luck and keep in touch!! -
I'm so glad to hear your doctor didn't talk you out of weight loss surgery. I understand that the sleeve is the new gastric by-pass and that it is not only healthier, but you have a faster recovery from it. Unfortunately, a lot of insurance companies will not cover it yet, but I am hoping that will change soon. My insurance would not pay for my lapband, but I am hoping people who cannot afford to "get healthy" with surgery will get assistance in the near future with insurance. Good luck to you.
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hello...i just wanted to let you know that my post about "my dr. talking me out of the lapband", is true..however, she talked me into the gastric sleeve. She thought it best with my health issues and the wide percentages of the success of the lapband that gastic bypass or the sleeve would benefit me most...and so far I am very pleased with the results and happy with my choice!!! Thank You for commenting and i also think that anyone having a weight issue that can't seem to resolve it with regular diet should really consider weight loss surgery...it has changed my life!!
