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its-killen-me
on 9/23/13 1:40 pm - Selkirk, Canada
DS on 06/14/12
Topic: RE: To tell or not to tell that is the question?

LOL.  Where is my LIKE button for the big girl panties comment.  Love it.

 

Dr. Jamie Ponce de Leon - Medical guide Laurie Wolf Received money Never showed up - Only thing booked were flights.  Surgeon and Medical team, and hospital were awesome .  There is another Medical guide named Trish she is good.  PM me for info.    
33w33w
on 9/23/13 11:31 am
Topic: RE: Feeling Positive

Thanks I appreciate the offer, though  I already belong to the Wellness Center at Seven Oaks. I really enjoy the feeling of freedom and weightlessness of being in the water,   

TeashaLorna
on 9/23/13 9:00 am - Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
Topic: RE: Feeling Positive

If you want an aqua size buddy let me know. I go to the gym at the south YMCA and have been thinking about doing the aqua fit on Thurs nights. Lorna

  Dr Ponce de Leon Mexico     VSG 4 Jun 12. I lost 57 lbs on my own before having a VSG. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.






 

33w33w
on 9/23/13 7:16 am
Topic: Feeling Positive

Just wondering how the meet and greet went this past weekend?  Working on my anxiety levels.....hopefully will get to one this winter....assuming there is another one that is :).   I have set my goal for now at going to aqua classes minimum of three times a week ....working my way to four/five through the winter.  I'm limited by joint issues as to doing much on "dry land", however I did get on a tread mill on Saturday and managed 15 mins!  I'll try again and as long as I don't cripple myself will keep at it.  My view is any movement is better than just sitting on the couch. 

Dianne C.
on 9/22/13 9:22 am - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
VSG on 02/06/12
Topic: RE: To tell or not to tell that is the question?

Only my husband, my sister-in-law (who came to Mexico with me when I had my surgery) and my immediate supervisor at work knew before I had my surgery. I didn't want a bunch of discussion going on before I had the surgery. It was my decision and I didn't need anybody else giving me their opinion. Once my weight loss was noticeable and people commented on it, I told them how I was losing weight. I got nothing but support from anyone I told. Everyone was happy for me.  At that point, I didn't care what anyone said or thought anyway. 

Dianne           
HW 270 (Sept 2011); surgery weight 236 (Feb 6, 2012); current 167 (103 lb lost); goal set by nutritionist 148 (ha ha!!). Vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Obesity Control Center (Dr. Ariel Ortiz), Tijuana, MX. Self-pay, self-referral, 4-week wait. Abdominoplasty Aug 10, 2013 (Dr. K. Dolynchuk, Winnipeg - self-pay)

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on 9/21/13 2:50 pm
33w33w
on 9/21/13 2:03 pm
Topic: RE: To tell or not to tell that is the question?

Yeah, gotta love those who tell you just eat less and walk more etc.  SHEESH!  Somehow if you have weight issues you're viewed as "Lazy".  

TeashaLorna
on 9/21/13 12:01 pm - Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
Topic: RE: To tell or not to tell that is the question?

I told who every wanted to know. I didn't hide it from anyone. I figure if they are going to judge me for it then oh well; they must have been judging me before as well. I got help and the surgery because someone shared their experiences with me; and that person saved my life; so I figure I needed to pull up my big girl panties and share my experience; it might make the difference to someone else. That is just me and how I felt. You do what is right for you - because at the end of the day it will be whatever it takes for you to be successful.

  Dr Ponce de Leon Mexico     VSG 4 Jun 12. I lost 57 lbs on my own before having a VSG. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.






 

goneforgood
on 9/21/13 9:35 am
Topic: RE: To tell or not to tell that is the question?
I had my surgery 4 months ago and chose to tell very few except some family at the beginning. I had made up my mind and that is what mattered. Now that I am on my journey if people ask, I say I have chosen to do something positive. Very few ask but many comment about how different I now look and I still have quite a ways to go. My decision! My journey!
BCwaiting
on 9/21/13 7:37 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Meet and Greet this Saturday
Sorry, I can't make it.. Just got back from vacation yesterday and am so tired and need to get groceries, then get something ready for a pot luck tonight. Sorry I can't meet all the newbies, maybe next time and Hope all the oldies are doing good..take care...Barb C
          
  
referral April/2011 Weight 230 lbs.,orientation Nov 30/2011, surgeon Jan 4/2012, Psych Feb 2, Dietician March 15, physical Apr 12, Surgery VSG May 29/2012,
pre-op weight 180 lbs. ,         
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