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MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

My surgery was April 2015 and about 6 weeks ago my hair really started falling out. Watching my protein and taking vitamins etc...wondering average percentages of loss and for how long?? My hair is past my waist and am rather fond of it! lol


MyTurn2012 added a goal 8 years, 8 months ago
Hit onderland by August 21/15 my 56th BD!

MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I know that because we are in Ketosis we have that icky taste in our mouths..but having dragon breath is rather embarrassing! I've just started dating again and am very self conscious about this..any suggestions ? ( I don't do mints that have artificia


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Not sure if it's a coincidence but since starting to eat Hemp Hearts for breakfast my weightloss has sped up!  I eat it for breakfast with a splash of 1% milk and strawberries or slices of banana.

3TBSP Hemp seeds = 10 grams of protein, 2gr car


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Today 2 months and 3 days since surgery I reached the mid way point!  So excited with all the NSV's on the way..like crossing my legs...looking down at my legs when sitting and not recognizing these slimmer legs...going to Thrift Shops and bypassing th


MyTurn2012 posted a comment 8 years, 9 months ago
6 weeks post op..a waist starting to form!

MyTurn2012 posted a comment 8 years, 9 months ago
This was me when I first started my journey with considering WLS.

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MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I've been having several Nsvs lately I thought I'd share!  Belt is now down 4 notches, when I walk my thighs don't rub...I no longer have to wear PLUS sizes...my friend's steep driveway would leave me gasping for air to walk up..practically can run up


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Just a heads up to my fellow sleevers regarding thyroid tsh levels, I was surprised to learn that after losing 36 pounds it had thrown my levels off significantly.  18 yrs ago I had thyroid cancer and had my entire thyroid removed and placed on synthro


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I'll be 4 weeks out tomorrow, yesterday I saw my NUT and then my surgeon for post op checkup. I told my NUT I was frustrated by what I'd lost this past 4 weeks ( including a week long stall at 2.5 weeks) ..which was 15lbs..in my head I should have lost


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I need some advice on how to get in everything! What my day looks like right now

Up at 7am take my meds with  4 oz water , 7:30-8am breakfast, now have to wait 1 hr before taking in water..9 am til 11:30 trying to get in a 8oz glass of water..w


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I need some advice on how to get in everything! What my day looks like right now

Up at 7am take my meds with  4 oz water , 7:30-8am breakfast, now have to wait 1 hr before taking in water..9 am til 11:30 trying to get in a 8oz glass of water..w


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm sure this is normal..but wondering how long before the discomfort of putting anything in your sleeve goes away? Feel everything going down the sleeve..it's uncomfortable! I'm not eating more than 1/4c of  yogurt or a 1 cup protein shake over an hou


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
 

I have slowly been gaining weight since I was in my late 20's, now six beautiful children later and finally some peace after ending  a abusive 20 yr marriage..it was time to finish my healing.


MyTurn2012 wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
It's been a 3 1/2 year Journey up to surgery - I have slowly been gaining weight since I was in my late 20's, now six beautiful children later and finally some peace after ending  a abusive 20 yr marriage..it was time to finish...

MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'mmmmmmm back! All done...surgery went well...having a few "normal" issues.  4 of my incisions are very small but the larger one is slowing me down with the pulling and pain..hard to stand up straight!  Mostly I'm trying to get fluids in..rather uncom


MyTurn2012 posted a comment 8 years, 11 months ago
WoW

MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Today is the day I join the loser's bench...surgery in 6 hrs! Nervous, excited, scared, excited lol....wanna get this show on the road! It's been a 3 1/2 year journey with the waitlist...and it feels surreal that it's finally here! I know this IS the b


MyTurn2012 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Today I do the bowel prep yeah for me! Rather nervous about feeling faint and getting through it. Tomorrow I check in at the hospital at 11:30 and then off to the O.R.!!! I'm blessed to have such amazing support from family and friends...my sister is a


MyTurn2012 posted a comment 8 years, 11 months ago
That looks sooooo amazing!
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04/24/2015
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Feb 08, 2012
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