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Bariatric Surgery Patients? UPDATED

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Bariatric Surgery Patients? UPDATED

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Hi guys. Just wanted to see if anyone out there has had bariatric surgery and if so, do you have anything you'd like to share?

 

Helpful tips, things to watch out for, etc.

 

My wife and I are gearing up for the gastric sleeve surgery. In order to get the insurance company to pay, we both had to lose 10% of our weight, as a show of commitment.

 

Lisa made her 10% goal today!    Yay Lisa!! I weighed in today with the hospital dietitian, I have lost 9 lbs. since last weigh in!

 

I still lack 11 lbs.  But I have greatly reduced the amount of insulin I use and am at a point of having a blood sugar average of 80 - 110 mg/d. I was averaging around 250 - 300 and had an A1C of 11 - 13. I expect an A1C of 8 or less when I see my Dr. mid August.

 

I have been walking the track at the hospital where Lisa works. Getting from 4 - 6 miles each time I walk. Protien shakes and an 1800 calorie per day diet is going well.

 

I would greatly appreciate any tips, tricks, recipes, stories, etc. that you may want to share!   Wish us luck!

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Reply #126 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd like to share two pics of my wife, one at the start of all this dieting, and one taken today. 83 Pounds lighter! 5*

 

 

Reply #127 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice! She looks happier and healthier too Jim! :)

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Reply #128 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looking very nice Lisa.  :thumbsup:

Reply #129 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What a wonderful change... congrats Lisa! And best of good health to you both!

 

Reply #130 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not much to say really except, WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW and Beautiful Lisa. 

Sorry had to take a break after writhing that for laughter. Not at Lisa but thinking about what the hell Jim might look like. Having a hard time coming up with anything that may make him look half as good as Lisa. 

Back to the serious part again, Bless you both for having the courage to do that. Like Doc said you lives will last longer and you will be able to do more together. Hell I have two spare rooms maybe you will even head to NJ some time.

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Reply #131 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 130
Hell I have two spare rooms maybe you will even head to NJ some time.

Ah, so you want us in separate rooms, eh? Hmmmm....wonder what's up with that.... :-"

 

Thanks guys! Yeah, she is lighter now than when we met, so I am seeing a new person. I'm liking what I see...WOOT!!

 

Pics of a skinnier me will have to wait a bit longer.  :ninja:

Reply #132 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 123
Haven't needed diabetes meds ( insulin ) in a few weeks now, my sugar is fine.

 

Keep that shit up and I'll be back to peddling Oatmeal!!!

Reply #133 from WinCustomize Forums Top

LOL!!!  OK, Mr Brimley! I don't use Liberty.  :beer:

Reply #134 from WinCustomize Forums Top

An even better comparison.

 

 

Reply #135 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Jim, you take care of that beautiful lady because you sure as hell aren't moving in with me if you get her mad at you.

Reply #136 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just so fabulous Jim! Give Lisa my love and thanks for the help with my sis. I would guess she is about the size Lisa was before all the loss. :meow:

Reply #137 from WinCustomize Forums Top

She looks great Jim what a lovely smile. :thumbsup: :sun: