Any Chicago sleevers

[FindingElise 62]

Lol.. Well i got up the nerve to post a utube video.. Its not the best but its a start. Im really starting to step out of the box but a sistah was nervous..

Check it out let me know how I did.. :-)

http://youtu.be/jTquWGDyjNg

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You did great! It can be hard to record and put yourself out there, but videos are very inspiring. Keep 'em coming!

[nicolenik17 126]

So yesterday, everything got very real. I'm a food addict and vsg is like extreme detox for a person with a drug detox. I was bad yesterday ( this is a learning process and I will take it one day at a time.) I had been out yesterday for about 4hrs or so and was starving. Fell into old habits and went to Popeyes. So my plan was to order a shrimp box, figured even though it was fried it wouldn't be too bad since I can't eat that much. Well I also ordered some nuggets( which are really pellets) just incase I couldn't eat the shrimp. I ended eating one nugget, one shrimp, three fries, I was STUFFED.

[FindingElise 62]

I saw Laurie for the group meeting and Dr. Nagle for my follow up yesterday afternoon. Dr. Nagle is concerned about some pain issues I'm having with pills and food hurting when I swallow, but he thinks it's going to resolve over time. I follow up with him again in 2 weeks. I love my sleeve, and I know the rest of you that are still pre-op will love yours, too. <3

If you haven't checked out The Protein Bar yet on the second floor, they have some really yummy things we can eat. I'm here this morning with my boyfriend for a medical appointment, and got a Denver Scramble. I could only eat about two little medicine cups, but it sure was tasty and a nice change from liquids.< /p>

[FindingElise 62]

So yesterday, everything got very real. I'm a food addict and vsg is like extreme detox for a person with a drug detox. I was bad yesterday ( this is a learning process and I will take it one day at a time.) I had been out yesterday for about 4hrs or so and was starving. Fell into old habits and went to Popeyes. So my plan was to order a shrimp box, figured even though it was fried it wouldn't be too bad since I can't eat that much. Well I also ordered some nuggets( which are really pellets) just incase I couldn't eat the shrimp. I ended eating one nugget, one shrimp, three fries, I was STUFFED.

I totally agree, and in some ways it's worse, because we still have to eat. At least a drug addict in rehab doesn't have to keep taking small doses of their drug to survive.

You didn't eat very much at all, considering some people can't stop and eat until they throw up, so hopefully you're not beating yourself up. I can see myself eating all of that, and more, during my pre-surgery days. (I think I'm going to have to eat some shrimp soon!) We're working on a lifestyle change, so don't think of it as being bad or messing up. I'm sure today will be a good food day for you!

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

Congrats on your loss' date=' and on making it this far! Time is going to fly by - you'll see. [/quote']

When I was there I talked to his secretary Stephanie and she said she was going to submit everything in the next week or two & if everything is approved at least by the first week of July then I'm all set. She said anything later my push me into August . But it's not very likely that that would happen !

[nicolenik17 126]

I totally agree' date=' and in some ways it's worse, because we still have to eat. At least a drug addict in rehab doesn't have to keep taking small doses of their drug to survive.

You didn't eat very much at all, considering some people can't stop and eat until they throw up, so hopefully you're not beating yourself up. I can see myself eating all of that, and more, during my pre-surgery days. (I think I'm going to have to eat some shrimp soon!) We're working on a lifestyle change, so don't think of it as being bad or messing up. I'm sure today will be a good food day for you![/quote']

Thanks for the encouragement. I did have to tell myself that things were not going to change overnight and things would get better. I'm still happy about my sleeve.

[nicolenik17 126]

I have TMI rant. When you get sleeved, be prepared for your bowel movements to be very loose. It's not pretty.

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

I have TMI rant. When you get sleeved' date=' be prepared for your bowel movements to be very loose. It's not pretty.[/quote']

As long as it doesn't hurt or come out when I sneeze ... I don't care .. Lmao !!!

[nicolenik17 126]

As long as it doesn't hurt or come out when I sneeze ... I don't care .. Lmao !!!

It doesn't hurt. But sneezing is another situation. I have not had that happened. But if you feel pressure, it just may not be gas. lol

[kbyrd 1]

First visit with surgeon today. I'm in Chicago. I have all of the orders for pre op clearance and tests to take care of. That will keep me busy and hopefully time will pass quickly. I am aiming for a mid-October date! Everyone's words of wisdom here have been encouraging and helpful.

[DaFierce1 71]

It doesn't hurt. But sneezing is another situation. I have not had that happened. But if you feel pressure' date=' it just may not be gas. lol[/quote']

Yall r silly!! Thanx for the warning Nicole.. Lol

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[DaFierce1 71]

When I was there I talked to his secretary Stephanie and she said she was going to submit everything in the next week or two & if everything is approved at least by the first week of July then I'm all set. She said anything later my push me into August . But it's not very likely that that would happen !

Cool beans! Stef is cool, i heard shes good at doin wut does, also a sweet person

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[DaFierce1 71]

I saw Laurie for the group meeting and Dr. Nagle for my follow up yesterday afternoon. Dr. Nagle is concerned about some pain issues I'm having with pills and food hurting when I swallow' date=' but he thinks it's going to resolve over time. I follow up with him again in 2 weeks. I love my sleeve, and I know the rest of you that are still pre-op will love yours, too. <3

If you haven't checked out The Protein Bar yet on the second floor, they have some really yummy things we can eat. I'm here this morning with my boyfriend for a medical appointment, and got a Denver Scramble. I could only eat about two little medicine cups, but it sure was tasty and a nice change from liquids.[/quote']

How far out r u?

I havent try the protein bar yet another sleever told me the calories where to high down there.. May check it out for myself

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[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

First visit with surgeon today. I'm in Chicago. I have all of the orders for pre op clearance and tests to take care of. That will keep me busy and hopefully time will pass quickly. I am aiming for a mid-October date! Everyone's words of wisdom here have been encouraging and helpful.

What hospital are you going to ?

[DaFierce1 71]

So yesterday' date=' everything got very real. I'm a food addict and vsg is like extreme detox for a person with a drug detox. I was bad yesterday ( this is a learning process and I will take it one day at a time.) I had been out yesterday for about 4hrs or so and was starving. Fell into old habits and went to Popeyes. So my plan was to order a shrimp box, figured even though it was fried it wouldn't be too bad since I can't eat that much. Well I also ordered some nuggets( which are really pellets) just incase I couldn't eat the shrimp. I ended eating one nugget, one shrimp, three fries, I was STUFFED.[/quote']

Thats fine, u didnt eat much & ur human, ur going to mess up, thats a giving. Like they said the surgery is on ur stomach not ur head...

When goin out try packin up something to eat on, that way u r not starvin & wont have u making bad choices. I see that planning/preparing in advance helps me (my mind) stay focused...

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