Sandra R. wrote on sgidden's support wall 6 years, 7 months ago
Good luck on your journey to a new life

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

On August 31 of this month it will be my seventh year anniversary of my weight-loss surgery. It feels like it was just yesterday. I remember my husband and I heading to the hospital me being very cranky because I was starving and my surgery was until


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Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I have noticed that I have gained a few pounds. I am almost 6 years post op. I can admit I hit a wall and began eating the wrong things the past 6 months. I have been looking up about doing a pouch reset. 

Has anyone ever done it? Or knows some


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Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I have reached my 5 year anniversary!!!! I can not believe that it has been that long. I remember the day like it was yesterday. It was a complete change in my life.  I am completely OK with my decision.  My only downfall was


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Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Excess skin issues - I have excess skin around my thighs,and of course stomach area. Those are my two biggest issues. How do you deal with them? I feel self conscious about them a lot. People say "you ...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Low Iron. What to do? - I have seen a hematologist because my iron levels were low (8.2) I have had 5 sessions of iron injections and my iron level has only moved up to 9.2. My doctor said that I will ...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Time to work out. Where to start? - What does your workout consist of? I am almost 3 yrs post op and can not establish the best workout that will tighten the "loose skin" that is not so loose but not tight. Do...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Things going wrong 2yrs post op?? - I went to the doctor and she said that based on my blood tests that I am anemic, and my Vitamin D is low. I never had this issue before surgery. Is this a common issue with anyo...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Not happy...yet. Recommendations needed assp - I have come to the fact that I am not completely happy with my weight loss. Let me explain: the loss of weight is a great thing. As well as the fact that I've lowered or no longer ...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Not happy...yet. Need recommendation ASAP - I have come to the fact that I am not completely happy with my weight loss. Let me explain: the loss of weight is a great thing. As well as the fact that I've lowered or no longer ...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
ALMOST REACHING MY 2 YRS, NOW PLASTIC SURGERY???? - MY 'REBIRTHDAY" AKA MY SURGERY ANNIVERSARY IS APPROACHING SOON. I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAVE COME ALONG WAY. FROM 277LBS TO 165LBS. I AM THRILLED AT THE ENERGY I HAVE, AND EVERYTHING ...

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Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
SHOULD I JOIN WEIGHT WATCHERS?? - HEY IS WEIGHT WATCHERS A GOOD THING TO JOIN? I WAS THINKING THAT IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR ME BEACAUSE I HAVE NO LOCAL WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS. MY SUREGERY WAS DONE WAT THE OTHER END...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
WEIGHT GAIN?? IM CONFUSED. - HEY ALL, A FRIEND OF MINE HAS HAD HER VSG AND THEN SHE SAID AFTER ABOUT 1 YEAR POST OP SHE STARTED TO GAIN WEIGHT. MAYBE IM JUST BEING NIAVE BUT I DIDNT THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE TO ...

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Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
MY 1 YEAR SURGIVERSAY!!!!! YAY - THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME... MY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AKA MY REBIRTHDAY. LOL. I MISSED MY GOAL BY 1.3LBS BUT WHO CARES? NOT ME. LOL. I CAN WALK THAT OFF. I AM JUS GLAD THAT I AM ABLE T...

Sandra R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
I can't seem to make it all fit in. - I am 10 months post-op and down 117lbs. I honestly haven't followed a diet nor have I had the proper amount of protein intake everyday. But it's never too late. So I am reaching ou...
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VSG
Surgery
08/31/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 28, 2010
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Before & After
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277lbs. My heaviest. The day before my surgery.
277lbs
7 Years post-op
155lbs

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