BamaGrad96 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

I am one month post-op and have not lost a single pound in over a week. I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing, getting my protein, getting my water, walking, taking my vitamins. I want to cry every morning. Why did I do this? Why did I go to


BamaGrad96 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

I am 2 weeks post-op and met with my surgeon for my post-op follow-up appointment. Everything is going great! I've had little to no pain since the surgery and am very excited that I get to move to the pureed foods phase. Any ideas for recipes or is the


BamaGrad96 posted a comment 7 years, 12 months ago
Thanks for the tips Kathy! I do have a bucket list and keep adding to...

BamaGrad96 posted a comment 7 years, 12 months ago
Oh geez! So sorry Giggles! I'm am doing so much better today....

BamaGrad96 posted a comment 7 years, 12 months ago
Not too much nausea but sharp pains still. It hurts!

BamaGrad96 wrote Day after surgery 7 years, 12 months ago

i had my surgery yesterday morning (May 18). I am hurting and find it impossible to drink water all day long. I'm trying to stay positive but I guess I'm in the "wtf have I done" stage. Need some e...


BamaGrad96 wrote One day after sleeve 7 years, 12 months ago

I had my surgery yesterday! I did really well and was up and walking within 2 hours of coming out of surgery. I'm pretty sore today and the gas is quite painful but nothing I can't handle. I'm so e...


BamaGrad96 wrote FINALLY... 8 years ago

Well I finally have a surgery date set! May 18! I am so excited and now very nervous. It is really happening. I have so many mixed feelings. This is permanent. So very permanent. I mean, I am defin...


BamaGrad96 has achieved her goal: Get approved for surgery 8 years ago
I have already lost 25 pounds (well above the 20 my surgeon asked for!). I jumped through all the hoops but most importantly, I got my head right about what I am doing, why I am doing it, and how I am going to sustain it!

BamaGrad96 has a new goal: Get approved for surgery 8 years ago
I have already lost 25 pounds (well above the 20 my surgeon asked for!). I jumped through all the hoops but most importantly, I got my head right about what I am doing, why I am doing it, and how I am going to sustain it!

BamaGrad96 wrote The wait is almost over! 8 years ago

It's been a long 6 months but I have my final meeting with the Nutritionist on Thursday. Once that is complete, I should have everything I need to submit to insurance and be approved for surgery. I...


BamaGrad96 wrote Here I go... 8 years, 7 months ago

Well I've finally decided to take control of my body and have Gastric Sleeve surgery. I've met with the surgeon and will meet with a nutritionist/dietician in a couple of weeks to start the mandato...

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