Any Iowa sleevers?

[Luckygrl 87]

Happy Friday!! Doing well here. Struggling with the mental game. I've lost 17.5lbs since surgery but I'm getting hung up on the fact that I don't see it. And hung up on my head saying "only 17.5lbs". I know intellectually that's over 5 lbs a week, which is great. But the mental game is soooo real. Head hunger is real!! I still want to munch when I'm bored. I'm working hard to recognize these things and find activities to do. I'd do it all over again though. It's a learning process. How's everyone else doing?

[Nana1222 159]

Good to know Lucky. I'm sure I'll have those issues too. I am going to get some puzzles and adult coloring books beforehand. You are doing great with weight loss that has to feel so good.

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[Nana1222 159]

How is your energy level Lucky?

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[Luckygrl 87]

How is your energy level Lucky?

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My energy level is better than it used to be but not much stamina yet. I have good energy but wear down quickly. Then I rest for a bit and have energy again.

[Sirmikael 59]

^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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[Luckygrl 87]

^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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What was your surgery date? Mine was 9-29-16. I had headaches for a few days after surgery. I think it was caffeine withdrawals. I typically only had one or two cups a day but apparently enough to cause withdrawals. Now the headaches are gone and I drink a cup of Decaf each morning with sugar free Creamer.

Yesterday my tummy was revolting. I'm not sure if it was the refried Beans or the little bit of salsa I put on them but I was sitting on the toilet quite a bit yesterday. Going back to mild stuff today. It also could be from the antibiotics I'm on for some cycsts/boils I have. We'll see.

[Mindi Lou 101]

Hey all... I've been reading through trying to catch up on everyone. My paperwork will be resubmitted to insurance this week. I'm very excited and praying they approve me this time. It's very frustrating. Hope you all have a great week.

Mindi in Waterloo

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[Luckygrl 87]

Hey all... I've been reading through trying to catch up on everyone. My paperwork will be resubmitted to insurance this week. I'm very excited and praying they approve me this time. It's very frustrating. Hope you all have a great week.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Fingers and toes are crossed!! :-)

[Sirmikael 59]

^ That's about what I'm like as well, and I'm almost four weeks from surgery. The no caffeine thing is killing me!!

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What was your surgery date? Mine was 9-29-16. I had headaches for a few days after surgery. I think it was caffeine withdrawals.

Mine was 9/26, so just a few days prior.

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[Luckygrl 87]

I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

[Nana1222 159]

Praying for you Mindi!

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Oh nice Lucky I didn't know they have post op groups. That's great to know.

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[Mindi Lou 101]

Thank you. Me too.

Mindi in Waterloo

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[Sirmikael 59]

I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

Nice!! I'm down about 23 right now, with my one month follow-up on 11/10. I'm much bigger than you, so you've lost more, in terms of percentage of body weight. Congrats!

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[Luckygrl 87]

I'm looking forward to my first post op support group on Tuesday!! As of today, I'm down 18lbs since surgery. Happy dance!!

Nice!! I'm down about 23 right now, with my one month follow-up on 11/10. I'm much bigger than you, so you've lost more, in terms of percentage of body weight. Congrats!

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Way to go!!! You're well on your way to a healthier you!!!

[frananp03 110]

First...congrats sirmikael and Lucky on your weight loss so far!!!! Whoot! Whoot!

Second...prayers are being said for you mindi to have a speedy return on the insurance approval!

Third...i am excited to report a 50 pound loss as of today!!!!

The stamina really does come back and the energy you will feel is unexplainable (at least for me it has been)

This has not been easy but the changes I have made so far I can live with for life...guess that is most important.