Weight Loss Surgery Info

Hey Sharon and Pat, It looks like you guys must have been triplets. Look at her
birthdate.!!!!!
Welcome to the group. I am another person waiting for IKaiser Fremont.

Welcome Jo.
This is a great group for questions. I have never done home daycare but I was
feeling well enough to drive and go back to the gym within a week. That has not
been everyone's experience though. You will have to see how you feel after your
surgery. If you have it done during the summer can you hire some high school
kids to do the daycare while you supervise?
Debby
lizanneflowers <lizanneflowers@...
1. Name: Jo (female)
2. City and State: MN
3. E-mail Address:gastricgal@...
4. Are you: Considering Surgery, Pre-Op or Post-Op: First steps
towards surgery
5. Date of WLS:not yet
6. Surgeon's Name and Location:Hennepin MN Hennepin Bariatric center
7. Type of Surgery:I want the laproscopic
8. Highest Pre-Surgery Weight:280
9. Insurance or Self-Pay:BCBS
10. What is the name of the insurance company that covered your WLS
(if applicable):

LOL!!!! Believe it or not, I am allergic to Strawberries. I am such a pain in
the butt!!! I did not even think about allergies. (I should though!) Is anyone
else allergic to any food items? I dont think any of us want to be responsible
for anyone using their epipen!
Lisa A
lizanneflowers <lizanneflowers@...
Naomi,
I am sending Caramel creme tea and mango passionfruit. If I need
more I have a strawberry infusion also. I hope no one is allergic to
any of these items.
Lizanne

Lizanne is sending Carmel Creme/Mango Passion mixture.
Naomi Moschgat <nsmoschgat@...
moment we have 10 members. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. If we stay at
10. We should all send 27 bags of one variety to trade and we will get back 3
each of 9 different flavors!!
The list as of now 1. Jill - Mandarian Orange 2. Edie - Chai Spice 3.Lisa A
Vanilla Rose 4.Pat Country Peach Passion 5. Judy Bengal Spice 6.Naomi Canadian
Maple Vanilla 7.Cathy1 - 8. Therese - 9. Rebekah 10. Lizianne - - ANYONE ELSE
WANT TO JOIN?????
nsmoschgat@... Naomi

yummmmmmmmmy!!!!!
Pat
lizanneflowers <lizanneflowers@...
Naomi,
I am sending Caramel creme tea and mango passionfruit. If I need
more I have a strawberry infusion also. I hope no one is allergic to
any of these items.
Lizanne

Naomi,
I am sending Caramel creme tea and mango passionfruit. If I need
more I have a strawberry infusion also. I hope no one is allergic to
any of these items.
Lizanne

Hi tea traders, As of this moment we have 10 members. Feel free to correct me
if I am wrong. If we stay at 10. We should all send 27 bags of one variety
to trade and we will get back 3 each of 9 different flavors!!
The list as of now 1. Jill - Mandarian Orange 2. Edie - Chai Spice 3.Lisa A
Vanilla Rose 4.Pat Country Peach Passion 5. Judy Bengal Spice 6.Naomi Canadian
Maple Vanilla 7.Cathy1 - 8. Therese - 9. Rebekah 10. Lizianne - - ANYONE ELSE
WANT TO JOIN?????
nsmoschgat@... Naomi

1. Name: Jo (female)
2. City and State: MN
3. E-mail Address:gastricgal@...
4. Are you: Considering Surgery, Pre-Op or Post-Op: First steps
towards surgery
5. Date of WLS:not yet
6. Surgeon's Name and Location:Hennepin MN Hennepin Bariatric center
7. Type of Surgery:I want the laproscopic
8. Highest Pre-Surgery Weight:280
9. Insurance or Self-Pay:BCBS
10. What is the name of the insurance company that covered your WLS
(if applicable):

Naomi, I have your address from Christmas card list I'm sending Celestial
Seasonings - Bengal Spice.
Never seen it before but I was trying to find something different. It has
cinnamon, chicory, vanilla and spices. sounds good.
Judy - 8 weeks to go for Travis
"Happily Watching the Scale Go Down"
California
262/242

Jeannie, he WILL get over it, and he WILL survive. My dad was in the army for
40 years, and I moved almost every year of my life up until I turned 18...
sometimes more than once a year. Yes, there were times I cried over moving away
from friends, but it was understood that there was no choice, we went where my
dad's job took us. Today I don't even remember the names of the people I cried
over, and I managed to become a well adjusted adult in spite of being constantly
uprooted my entire childhood. When I look back now, I think of all the places I
have been, things I have done, and people I have met that never would have
happened had it not been for my dad's job. It turned out to be one of the best
things that ever happened to me.
Pat
Jeannie <jmartino_leclerc@...
Still jobless. Have a lead on a position in FL, near where my parents
live. Not sure if I'm even qualified, but I am going to bluff my way
through this interview if it kills me. Then I'd need to try to sell a
house in a lousy market, and make a huge move. My bigget problem is
my son.
He is 16, and threatening not to move, to go on a "rampage", all sorts
of wonderful things. I sat him down and told him that this is the
reality of life. I have enough sh*t to deal with and I don't need him
acting like a fool. I don't much want to move 2000 miles away, but we
have to live. I'm going to talk with his shrink tonight before he
sees him. The job interview is at 4:00, so I'll have a good clue as
to where I stand. I don't know which would be worse: getting an
offer, or NOT getting an offer. My head is spinning, and I want to
barf. I have been through hell with this kid, most of it not his
fault, but this time it would be.
Now I've moved from NOT eating to eating bad stuff. I regained the 2
pounds I lost on my "fast". So, I guess I'm doing okay, just need to
NOT eat crap. (Of course, now I feel like crap.) Need a run later
today. I do hate running, but at this point I am so worried about
surviving the run that I can't obsess. :-)
Just want to curl up in a ball. I thought I was doing better, I guess
it's two forward, one back in all of this.
Jeannie (in Denver for now)
Lap RNY 2/12/07
244/142/I'm done

YAY Amy!!! Your day is almost here!! I can't wait to welcome you to the
loser's lounge! We'll all be waiting to hear how wonderful you are doing!

Pat

Ally,
I am so sorry this has happened to you. I agree with Naomi, go to them
tomorrow, explain the situation as you explained to us. It was all a
miscommunication. I would also tell him how upset you were over the
accusation and that you will not stand for it again, and see how things go
from there. You have to much on your plate to change jobs right now, it
will only add more stress where it is not needed.
Good Luck,
Edie

Good luck, Amy! We'll be waiting for you on the other side! You'll
do great - just remember to get up and walk as soon as you physically
can. Make tracks around that nurses station!!
See you when you return!
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/164/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

I got 5 hour of sleep, and I have 5 hours until surgery...wow!
I am down to 253 this morning so that makes my total pre-op weight loss
total = 22 pounds, yippeeeee!
I do feel better after yesterday, I had diarrhea from the Golytely for
10 hours ~ I'm surprised that I feel decent since I felt weak and tired
yesterday.
Thanks for all your help, love and support ladies! My Husband Bill
plans to text/call Judy so she can post an update, also he is taking
the laptop to the hospital so there is a chance I can post myself once
I feel like it.
Amy
Surgery is HERE!!!

*HUGGGGS* Hi Jeannie,
I'm sorry it's been so hard for you to find a job. What do you do?
Hang in there and post to help you get through.
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/178/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

I can't believe that I lost again so soon! Usually after a 3-4 lb
drop, it's a week or so before I lose another pound. It must have been
those two beers I drank over the long weekend... they kickstarted my
weight loss for sure!
Pat

Still jobless. Have a lead on a position in FL, near where my parents
live. Not sure if I'm even qualified, but I am going to bluff my way
through this interview if it kills me. Then I'd need to try to sell a
house in a lousy market, and make a huge move. My bigget problem is
my son.
He is 16, and threatening not to move, to go on a "rampage", all sorts
of wonderful things. I sat him down and told him that this is the
reality of life. I have enough sh*t to deal with and I don't need him
acting like a fool. I don't much want to move 2000 miles away, but we
have to live. I'm going to talk with his shrink tonight before he
sees him. The job interview is at 4:00, so I'll have a good clue as
to where I stand. I don't know which would be worse: getting an
offer, or NOT getting an offer. My head is spinning, and I want to
barf. I have been through hell with this kid, most of it not his
fault, but this time it would be.
Now I've moved from NOT eating to eating bad stuff. I regained the 2
pounds I lost on my "fast". So, I guess I'm doing okay, just need to
NOT eat crap. (Of course, now I feel like crap.) Need a run later
today. I do hate running, but at this point I am so worried about
surviving the run that I can't obsess. :-)
Just want to curl up in a ball. I thought I was doing better, I guess
it's two forward, one back in all of this.
Jeannie (in Denver for now)
Lap RNY 2/12/07
244/142/I'm done

I'm about ready for a 22. My 24s are a bit big. I'm sort of bummed. I've lost 55
pounds,but only down to a 24 from a tight 28. I thought I would have lost more
sizes.
Pauleen
bassamiracle <bassa206@...
Hi Everyone,
I just posted on the site for the clothes swap that Dawn started. I
have suits, pants, skirts size 22 and 24. Also have a couple of linen
tops size 22.
Anyone interested. Let me know sometime this week. You can also send
me an email at my personal email if you want.
Robin in NJ
LAP RNY - 11/26/07
272/232/150
SW/CW/GW

Ally, I would email the admi exactly what you told us. This is a bunch of
crossed wires by a stressed out person in a stressful situation. I would leave
the door open and let your job make the next move. You know you weren't lying
and they should admit that they know it also!!!! Naomi
Allison <allisonmarie22@...
terrible migraine. Most of you know what I've been going through
lately...working 7 days a week, taking a full course load in school, planning
the wedding, yadda, yadda, yadda. Well, I woke up this morning sick. Well, since
I had surgery the only medication that helps my migraines is off limits becasue
it is primarily asprin...so, no relief there.
About 20 minutes after my fiance left for work I realized that I had left my
cell phone in his car, so I sent my boss an e-mail telling him that I was ill
and I wouldn't be in today. He replied back telling me that the rule is that I
have to call. I don't have a home phone, so what else could I really do?
I called my doctor to get some medication called into the pharmacy and while I
was out to pick it up I swung by a pay phone outside the pharmacy to touch base
with our administrataive assistant because I needed to send Richard there to
pick up the laptop and petty cash I was going to need for my trip to Puerto Rico
tomorrow. Well, he was in a meeting when I called, so I didn't speak with him.
A little later I got an e-mail from the admin. stating that she just left me a
voicemail and could I please call my boss as soon as possible. Anyway....long
story short, my fiance had called using my cell phone to let the admin know he
was on the way to get the laptop around the same time I was calling her from CVS
(he was on his lunch break). He used my phone because that is where the number
was programmed in.
So, my boss sent me an e-mail blatantly accusing me of lying about not having my
phone in order to circumvent the policy that we have to call. He told me that if
I had no way to call then I needed to come to work and when I got there I needed
to have an explanation as to why I lied to him about not having my phone because
my number was on the admin's caller ID (from when my fiance called).
I just snapped. I couldn't take it anymore. I've been killing myself for that
place, working my ass off for absolutely no recognition. None. Then....they're
going to call me a liar!? Why would I lie over something so petty and stupid? I
just replied back to my boss and told him he could consider that communication
my official resignation. I'm not going to be called a
liar...especially....ESPECIALLY after I've been killing myself for those people.
I'm just so angry right now.
More than that I'm scared. My fiance and I need this job so badly. We are living
paycheck to paycheck...no savings at all...wedding to pay for. I just don't feel
that emotionally I can continue doing this job, but we literally can not survive
for more than a couple weeks with no paycheck. My boss e-mailed me back
basically freaking out and begging me not to quit (because he will be totally
screwed if I do), but I just don't know what to do. Financially speaking I need
to go back, but emotionally speaking I just don't know if I can.
I'm open to suggestions. :P
~Ally~
Atlanta, GA
Lap RNY 7/12/07
251/237/167/130
HW/SW/CW/GW

Laura, you just reminded me of something... and I have advice for all of those
who haven't yet had the surgery. I also couldn't have any water for 24 hours
after surgery, and my mouth was disgustingly dry. I did three things that
helped immensely... and I don't think they would have offered if I didn't ask.Â
1. I "swished and spit" water, 2. I used those lemon flavored swabs, 3. I
used a wet washcloth to literally wash my teeth and gums. Remember, just
because you can't drink, doesn't mean you can't wet your mouth!
Â
Pat
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, Laura Ann <ladybug197627@...
From: Laura Ann <ladybug197627@...
Subject: Re: [WLS Friendship & Support] Goodbye My Friend

Ally,
I am so sorry that you have this mess right now. You certainly don't
need it, but that doesn't answer your question. If I were you I
would go back to work. It's always easier to find a job when you
have a job. Right now, you can't have the stress of looking for a
job, going to school, planning and paying for a wedding. You will
have to sacrifice your mind until things are less stressful and then
find a new job.
I should have done that years ago, but here I sit. Same old job,
same old stress. I keep telling myself that I can't switch now
because I have this alien that needs to be taken care of. Or some
other equally lame excuse. I know that it's hard to go back, but
don't quit and then add more stress to your life. Money stress is a
very big life drainer.
I wish I had better advice. Hopefully, someone else will be smarter
than I am and give you wonderful advice. Until then....call me if
you need me.
Lizanne
PS...Don't head to your normal stress reliever....food. That will
just add more stress plus guilt. When do you see your therapist
again?

Welcome Heather,
I am sorry to read about your last "surgery". I too hope that this
time things will be completed for you. At least you had the chance
to learn as much as you could before the surgery. Do you know all
the other people here from Kaiser in your area? Please ask us
anything you want. We will try to find an answer or an experience
for you.
Lizanne
Maryland
251/176/125

welcome Heather from SJ. we have a couple of us here from Fremont Kaiser! I'm
still waiting. how far along are you in the process?
good luck
Judy - 8 weeks to go for Travis
"Happily Watching the Scale Go Down"
California
262/242

OK...today I woke up with a terrible migraine. Most of you know what I've been
going through lately...working 7 days a week, taking a full course load in
school, planning the wedding, yadda, yadda, yadda. Well, I woke up this morning
sick. Well, since I had surgery the only medication that helps my migraines is
off limits becasue it is primarily asprin...so, no relief there.
About 20 minutes after my fiance left for work I realized that I had left my
cell phone in his car, so I sent my boss an e-mail telling him that I was ill
and I wouldn't be in today. He replied back telling me that the rule is that I
have to call. I don't have a home phone, so what else could I really do?
I called my doctor to get some medication called into the pharmacy and while I
was out to pick it up I swung by a pay phone outside the pharmacy to touch base
with our administrataive assistant because I needed to send Richard there to
pick up the laptop and petty cash I was going to need for my trip to Puerto Rico
tomorrow. Well, he was in a meeting when I called, so I didn't speak with him.
A little later I got an e-mail from the admin. stating that she just left me a
voicemail and could I please call my boss as soon as possible. Anyway....long
story short, my fiance had called using my cell phone to let the admin know he
was on the way to get the laptop around the same time I was calling her from CVS
(he was on his lunch break). He used my phone because that is where the number
was programmed in.
So, my boss sent me an e-mail blatantly accusing me of lying about not having my
phone in order to circumvent the policy that we have to call. He told me that
if I had no way to call then I needed to come to work and when I got there I
needed to have an explanation as to why I lied to him about not having my phone
because my number was on the admin's caller ID (from when my fiance called).
I just snapped. I couldn't take it anymore. I've been killing myself for that
place, working my ass off for absolutely no recognition. None. Then....they're
going to call me a liar!? Why would I lie over something so petty and stupid?
I just replied back to my boss and told him he could consider that communication
my official resignation. I'm not going to be called a
liar...especially....ESPECIALLY after I've been killing myself for those people.
I'm just so angry right now.
More than that I'm scared. My fiance and I need this job so badly. We are
living paycheck to paycheck...no savings at all...wedding to pay for. I just
don't feel that emotionally I can continue doing this job, but we literally can
not survive for more than a couple weeks with no paycheck. My boss e-mailed me
back basically freaking out and begging me not to quit (because he will be
totally screwed if I do), but I just don't know what to do. Financially
speaking I need to go back, but emotionally speaking I just don't know if I can.
I'm open to suggestions. :P
~Ally~
Atlanta, GA
Lap RNY 7/12/07
251/237/167/130
HW/SW/CW/GW

1. Name: Heather
2. City and State: San Jose, Ca
3. E-mail Address:
4. Are you: Considering Surgery, Pre-Op or Post-Op: Pre-op
5. Date of WLS: Waiting still for date
6. Surgeon's Name and Location: Fremont, Kaiser
7. Type of Surgery: RNY
8. Highest Pre-Surgery Weight: 333lbs
9. Insurance or Self-Pay: Insurance
10. What is the name of the insurance company that covered your WLS
(if
applicable): Kaiser
11. How did you hear about this group?: I was invited
12. Birthdate: Sept 12th
13. Occupation: Health Service Rep
14. Married or Single (if married what is your spouse's name?):
Single
15. Do you have children? If so, what are their names? No
16. Hobbies: Poetry, listening to music
17. Anything else you would like to share with other members: This
will be the second time that I am going through this program. In 2004
I had surgery for Gastric bypass but after 35 staples later, they
told me they couldn't complete the surgery because I had too muc scar
tissue and adhesions. I got approved again and I am hoping this time
around that the surgeon will be able to complete the surgery.

naomi, there is an extra space before com in your email and there may be some

Well!!!! Lisa, I am totally insulted by your computer's inference that *my*
posts are junk!!! Have you tried putting me in your address book?? I may have
to pout.....

Pat
--- On Mon, 6/23/08, Smidgies Mom <lisaatwell1968@...
From: Smidgies Mom <lisaatwell1968@...
Subject: Re: Re: [WLS Friendship & Support] Maria - Sharon

Yea Amy!!!!!!!!
You'll be in my thoughts today. We'll have your shake waiting for you in
the lounge, here come the cabana boys :o)
Good luck,
Edie
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 6:13 AM, the_sander_family <

Pat,
I've read that Carnation is not what we should be using for our protein. We
need a high quality pre-digested protein that is easily absorbed, and
apparently Carnation is not. I read somewhere that gbs people who use
Carnation for their protein begin to look like the walking dead because they
look pale, and don't have allot of energy.
HTH,
Edie
Lap RNY
11-15-07
302/292/243/150's

Hi Everyone,
I just posted on the site for the clothes swap that Dawn started. I
have suits, pants, skirts size 22 and 24. Also have a couple of linen
tops size 22.
Anyone interested. Let me know sometime this week. You can also send
me an email at my personal email if you want.
Robin in NJ
LAP RNY - 11/26/07
272/232/150
SW/CW/GW

Sharon called my cell this morning, but I wasn't able to answer at the
time because I was with patients. She did leave a message though...
they are still home and it's still standing, but apparently something
happened that her internet is down so she is not able to get online.
I tried to call her back, but got her voicemail, so I guess we are
going to play phone tag for a while. I know it makes her crazy(er)
not to be able to get online, but it's good to know that her house is
still standing and doesn't appear to be in any imminent danger.
Pat

Sheggy,
Oh, no!! Maybe you can remove the drain thing and see if it's in the
trap. I hope you can find it!!
Jill
-27.2

Yea Pat!!!
Wow onederland is sooooo close, I am so jealous :o). I'm still sitting here
at 207 this AM, I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm 95 down, and
I'll get to onederland, I know I will!
Anyways congrats,
Edie

Lora,
Mine hurt yesterday, but today it's all better. The odd thing is that
it used to be uniformly round, now one side bulges larger than the
other. And that's when I am not using my abs. I was thinking the
same thing about the surgery date. I have to lose weight quicker
because if I have to have the surgery in May, I will hopefully still
lose weight after that and then that TT will be worthless. I can't
afford PS on my own. I have no car payment, and my car is 3.5 years
old with 90,000 miles. I can't afford a new car loan and a new body
loan.
Maybe you could push your caloric intake up a bit. It worked for
me. Actually the last 2 weeks my weight loss has increased. I was
losing just a little less than a pound a week, and now the average is
closer to 2 lbs a week. Also, they say to change your workout
routine. Put that binder on and join Dawn and I doing the Zumba. Do
the bike faster but a shorter period of time. Just do something to
change your normal routine. It may take a couple of days, but it
should work. I'm going to try the same thing.
Lizanne

Speedy Recovery.....And remember don't worry about GAS propelling
yourself down the hallway on your walks!!!! This is one time when
tooting is welcomed!! :)

someone may have already answered this but just in case you email it
to yourself and then open the email on your computer and click save.
lisa L.

LMAO RaCina!!!!! You are tooooo funny!

Pat
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, RaCina <racina@...
From: RaCina <racina@...
Subject: [WLS Friendship & Support] Re: Amy (Sander) Surgery Day!!!, 7/8/2008,
12:00 am

Lora,
I would certainly talk to your dr. about this. I can not imagine that if you
are in this amt of pain NOW, what you will be dealing with in 6 months. I know
you had a rough time of it though, you may be more tender in that area than
other people just because of your healing process. I would ask for an MRI or
something to make sure that everything else is where it is supposed to be.
Lisa A
Lora <cicerogirl@...
My alien hurts today. Could be from having the dog jumping on it
more yesterday than usual (my mom and her dog were visiting while
she had an open house) or it could be from the time I spent on the
recumbent bike this weekend. Hard to tell.
The binder actually makes it hurt worse when I sit, so that has not
helped.
Because of the increasing hernia pain, I am starting to feel
pressured about my weight loss rate (if things stay the same for
another week, I will only have lost 4 pounds this month!) because I
don't think I am going to be able to wait until August to have the
hernia fixed, and simply CANNOT face an 8 inch hernia incision for
that fix and then another big incision for the panni removal LATER.
I'm still consuming about 900 calories per day (60-70g of protein,
only 20% carbs, very little fat (just from nuts and milk)) and
increased my exercise from one 1.5 to 2-hour treadmill/recumbent
bike session per week to 30-45 minutes 5 days a week (my routine
with the hand weights and band has stayed the same). Not sure what
else to do except wait it out. :(
Lora
Lisa A
284/271/173/135

Hi Guys 40-days and counting and I am still waiting on Aetna.
So they finally call last Thursday requesting more information (years
weight history and another psyc eval). When the coordinator said 2
years weight history I started to cry thinking that i would have wait 2
years but then she said just call your Dr. office ask them to fax her
copy of all my weight-ins for the pass 2 years and call my psyc Dr. and
ask her to send a more detail eval. When all is said and done I was
able to get a more detail psyc eval the same day and yesterday I was
able to get my weight history for the my primary dr. fax to Aetna. So
here, I am worrying that they will call back and wanting more
information. My husband insurance has no problem approving the surgery
Why is Aetna being so hard?

My alien hurts today. Could be from having the dog jumping on it
more yesterday than usual (my mom and her dog were visiting while
she had an open house) or it could be from the time I spent on the
recumbent bike this weekend. Hard to tell.
The binder actually makes it hurt worse when I sit, so that has not
helped.
Because of the increasing hernia pain, I am starting to feel
pressured about my weight loss rate (if things stay the same for
another week, I will only have lost 4 pounds this month!) because I
don't think I am going to be able to wait until August to have the
hernia fixed, and simply CANNOT face an 8 inch hernia incision for
that fix and then another big incision for the panni removal LATER.
I'm still consuming about 900 calories per day (60-70g of protein,
only 20% carbs, very little fat (just from nuts and milk)) and
increased my exercise from one 1.5 to 2-hour treadmill/recumbent
bike session per week to 30-45 minutes 5 days a week (my routine
with the hand weights and band has stayed the same). Not sure what
else to do except wait it out. :(
Lora

(((Ally))). I'm not sure what to say, btu I want to say SOMETHING.
(I don't want to NOT acknowledge how bad you're feeling right now...
but I also DO want to try to encourage you by saying that maybe this
will be a good thing in the long run...)
Soo.... I guess I'll just say I'm sorry this has come up... and that
we're here if you need to vent or bounce ideas off of us.
Lora

Aetna is notorious for being sticklers about having all the information
before they will approve. Just be glad they did not do what they
apparently usually do, which is deny the request (and then make you
wait to appeal it) because you did not provide all required information
(the weight history).
Lora

Lisa, I never got an email from you.... nsmoschgat@... is my email
address please try again.... I'm sorry Naomi

Pat,
I think I am entering the slower phase, I'm 7.5 mo's out. I don't have
those 3-4lb drops in a week anymore :( I think it was Penny who wrote that
she had a major slow down after her 6th-7th month and that she believed that
was normal. I also remember reading about Ally, Lizanne and Lora all having
slow downs around this time period too. I just finished looking back at my
fitday food logs. I went back to April and May (when I was still averaging
11-14 lbs loss per mo) and compared it to the last few weeks. There wasn't
really a big change, in my eating, in fact the only change I saw was nuts,
oh nuts, I love them but they don't love me, I was only eating about 10-15
per day, I don't think that small amount of cal's constitute a stall, I
think it's all in the timing. I've stepped up my aerobics, and will
continue to do so, and just stay within the rules and ride this thing out.
I'll get there, just a bit slower than I would like, but isn't that true of
this whole thing, LOL. At least I'm not gaining like I would have in the
pre surgery days, I have to keep that in mind, like I said, I'm down 95
lbs, Yehaw for me :o).
Thanks for the encouragement,
Edie

Don't worry, Cathy, Naomi will send out her mailing address when the
sign-up time is over. I'm so glad you're joining us for the exchange!
By the way, how are things going for you today? Did you do okay over
the weekend?
Jill
-27.2

Oh Ally I am so sorry. Just take a couple of minutes and cool down. I am sure
that working, your classes, and getting ready for the wedding is very stressful.
I think you should sit down w/ your fiance and figure out how much $ have to
have to make expenses and find a part time job with that in mind. You can
probably find a part time sub position in your area that will work out well.
That is what my mom did just before she retired for good. The hours were great,
and she had the summer to herself. Also, the stress level is pretty low except
the kids can be kinda miserable.
(((HUGS!!!)))
Lisa A
Allison <allisonmarie22@...
I'm freaking out. I got mad and angry and I just quit. I have no idea
what I"m going to do, but I just can't put up with that job anymore.
~Ally~
Atlanta, GA
Lap RNY 7/12/07
251/237/167/130
HW/SW/CW/GW

I'm freaking out. I got mad and angry and I just quit. I have no idea what I"m
going to do, but I just can't put up with that job anymore.
~Ally~
Atlanta, GA
Lap RNY 7/12/07
251/237/167/130
HW/SW/CW/GW

Oh gosh Shannon... is the drain in your shower big enough for it to go down??
Are you sure there isn't a trap in there somewhere to catch stuff that big?? Is
your husband handy with plumbing? I'll be praying you find it in your house
somewhere!
Pat
sheggy1969 <sheggy1969@...
I lost my wedding ring. I think it went down the drain while I was
showering. I just looked at my hand and it was gone. I pray it's
around the house somewhere. I never take it off, but I guess I lost
enough weight that it fell off. I've had it on my finger for 18 years
and now I miss it. Oh well. At least I've lost 125 pounds now.
Sheggy/Shannon

I lost my wedding ring. I think it went down the drain while I was
showering. I just looked at my hand and it was gone. I pray it's
around the house somewhere. I never take it off, but I guess I lost
enough weight that it fell off. I've had it on my finger for 18 years
and now I miss it. Oh well. At least I've lost 125 pounds now.
Sheggy/Shannon

Well, first of all, I appear to be stalled AGAIN. After spending 6
weeks stuck just before Onederland, I dropped steadily to 187 and
have been there (or 1-2 pounds higher) for over 2 weeks. Bother. I
was really hoping to be below 180 for the surgery at the end of the
month and even if I start losing again this week, I won't make it.
There are days (like today) when I HATE scales... and I want to
throw it out the window forever because it depresses me so. NO, I am
NOT losing any inches... I just now got back to being able to ride my
recumbent bike. I know I should be HAPPY to be down 145 pounds in 10
months (and I *AM*), and less than 50 pounds from goal, but I am not
happy being stuck at this weight and my clothing sizes are still not
coming down significantly faster than they were before... yet
everyone else's are. WTH?!?
I also have car issues at the moment. I had oil leak problems in
December and April (both different seals that had to be replaced),
which set me back over $1000. Now my oil light is flickering when I
go around the corner and we checked the oil earlier and it doesn't
even register on the dipstick! SO, I am taking it in to the
dealership after work. I am HOPING that when they fixed the leak in
APril they just forgot to add oil (the invoice doesn't show it, even
though it clearly indicates that it was leaking oil). Otherwise, if
there is yet anotehr leak somewhere (no evidence of the engine
burning oil or of oil in the coolant), I will be looking for a new
car. I *love* my Prelude (vroom, vroom!), but it's a 1999 with
90,000 miles, and my tolerance for car trouble is VERY low. On the
other hand, I don't really need to be spending money on a new car
right now.
I'm also getting nervous about the panniculectomy... nervous about
how I will look afterward.
So... it seems like the last few months it has always been
something... and I'm tired of it. And I'm tired of whining about
it. And I'm sure you're all tired of me whining about it, too.
Lora

Sorry, I am getting an email ready to send to all the members with all the info.
I just wanted to wait till the 20th incase someone else decides to join!!!! I
will email you all individually. so far I have Edith, Cathy 1, Therese, Jill,
Pat, Lizanne and myself (Naomi) Last chance to join!!!!!!! Naomi
nsmoschgat@...

Hello everyone, Amy's hubby just let me know that her surgery has been pushed
back until 1:00 CST. I was concerned but he said that the guy scheduled before
her was late, he got wrong time from dr., so she has to wait until he's done. I
will let you know what's up asap.
Judy -- *******15 DAYS, 15 DAYS*******
262/231
HW/CW
MY WLS BLOG: http://judywlsjourney..blogspot.com/

Hi Lizanne,
That's great that you went out on a date!! It sounds like you had fun.
I was signed up on a dating site and was talking to this one man and
wouldn't you know it? I got hooked up with a scammer!!! He started
asking me for money after we had been talking for a few months and
then disappeared!! It's a long story! Needless to say, I gave up on
the internet thing!!
As for your "kickball" as you put it, have you tried the Spanx
panties/girdle? They sell them at Target under the name Assets. I have
a few pairs for tight dresses and they do make things really smooth
and tight! Give them a try, you might like them. They are about $15 at
Target. Let me know if you try it and if you like it.
~Tracy
298/132/150

Cathy,
I think you have a good thought process even though you are having these
issues. It is so important that you dont beat yourself up for what you did
yesterday or last week or whatever but look at it as a chance to know yourself
better and change yourself.
You did really great with your weight loss last week. I know that one of the
things I used to do to myself was everytime I did realloy great, I would blow it
and gain all of my weight back. I guess somewhere in my mind I figured I had a
little wiggle room now that I lost weight so I could cheat a little...then I got
mad for the little cheat and figured I blew it already so what the heck! I know
it is an easy cycle to get into especially when the world expects us to fail.
So, I think that we need to write down out expectations of ourselves and work
toward that. My expectation is not to be model thin and gorgeous...though it is
a nice side effect....mine is to be a good mom to my children. To be able to
bike ride with them, walk around Disney with them, and not be an embarrassement
to them. What is your expectation of yourself. Why did you want this surgery
in the first place? Maybe you need to go back to the beginning - when you first
met the surgeon and remember
why you were doing this. Was it medical? Was it physical? What was your
primary motivation? When you get back to that place, it is easier to stay
focused. Those "things" are still there and have not changed. My children will
have those needs of me for a long time...perhaps forever. I am the one who is
changing, not them.
Another thing is to take the time to read the ingredients on the package
before you open it to eat a bite. If you can take those 30 seconds to read that
list, you can ask yourself if this is what you really want to do. It may
be...but why. If you can turn that fast food grab into a a moment to think it
through, you may find that you put it down more often and find something else to
put to your mouth...like a cold glass of crystal lite or a hot cup of coffee.
I hope this helps a little.
Lisa A
cathymonsell <Sarrah345@...
Hi all,
Well, I've been having food problems and I am knowingly having
problems eating bad food when I'm upset or angry. I never noticed
eating that way before surgery, and now after surgery, it seems like
if I'm really angry or stressed or upset, I eat food I'm not supposed
to. In turn it messes my body up and either makes it feel bad like
stomach cramps or painful gas....
It's like I'm trying to "punish" those around me (or whoever or
whatever is making me mad or upset), but in reality, I'm hurting
myself!
I take 10 steps forward and 5 back.
How do any of you cope with emotional eating post-op? I never
knowingly ate this way before my surgery, but afterwards, and since
October, I've been binge eating on bad foods. I don't even care when
I'm doing it at the time.
Can anyone shed some light for me or give me some words of advice?
Any support would be SO SO appreciated.
Today, I'm starting over, because today is a new day....but I still
need support and suggestions and stuff from you guys.
Love,
Cathy1
Lap RNY 2/22/07
317/169/150 or so
Lisa A
284/271/173/135

One of the strategies that has been most useful for me and for a
couple of my clients (neither client has had WLS but one has a
binging/purging eating disorder and the other just overeats when
stressed) is a two-fold approach:
- first, get physically away from any food (stay out of the kitchen!)
- second, do something that will help you examine, express, or deal
with whatever negative emotion it is you are having. It can be
journalling to write about what you are thinking and feeling; if
you're angry with someone, it can be writing an imaginary letter to
them or taking your anger out via exercise (if talking to them isn't
possible or isn't a good idea at the time!); if you are lonely, try
to find something to do that involves contact with others (calling a
friend is always good).
Whatever the activity is, it needs to be somethign that will
directly help you work trhough teh emotion, not just bottle it up or
distract you from it (because it will still be there once you're no
longer distracted).
Lora

its good that your out and dating . . and you got a positive feeling from him. .
i think you beat yourself up too much :))
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Yesterday I was to meet a guy from one of the dating sites for a
drink and dinner. Talk about jumping right into the frying pan!!! I
am glad I had my daughter home to help decide on what to wear. As
you know I have this huge protruding kickball stuck to the front of
me. So my daughter asks if I am going to tell him that I have had
this surgery as he is sure to notice this bulge and my wig. I told
her "no way!!!" So she gave me one of her stretchy tank tops in size
small which I wiggled into, over my bra but under my sweater. The
sweater looked better in a dark color, it accentuated the bulge less.
Well I met him at a restaurant in Annapolis, and he was sitting at
the bar, so I had to order a drink. I had thought this over before I
entered the place. What could I drink that had no bubbles, not
overly alcoholic and no sugar.....cranberry and vodka. I asked him
to be light on the vodka....good thing, because it was still very
alcoholly to me. But I sipped a half of the glass the whole evening,
and I laughed, told stories, and waved my hands around a lot. He
enjoyed it. Then dinner. We started with oysters on the half
shell...no problems there. I chose a chicken breast smothered in
meunster cheese. It was supposed to be open faced sandwich, but I
asked for no bread. No problem, with coleslaw instead of potato. I
then asked for a doggy bag for half of my chicken. Still no
objections from either the server or the guy.
When I felt I had eaten enough, I put the other half of the chicken
breast in the doggy bag. I had told him that I was losing weight,
and that portion control was part of my strategy.
He never asked any questions. I must have dazzled him with my
expressive personality from the drink. He wants to do it again. I
was telling my daughter that he was a little milquetoast, but she
says you can never judge a guy by the first date. She's right. He
didn't get much of a chance to talk as I was so effusive.
Just thought I would bring this all up because there are a number of
us who are single in this group and I wanted to let them know how I
dealth with the traps.
Lizanne
Open RNY 8/17/07
251/176/125

Hi all,
Well, I've been having food problems and I am knowingly having
problems eating bad food when I'm upset or angry. I never noticed
eating that way before surgery, and now after surgery, it seems like
if I'm really angry or stressed or upset, I eat food I'm not supposed
to. In turn it messes my body up and either makes it feel bad like
stomach cramps or painful gas....
It's like I'm trying to "punish" those around me (or whoever or
whatever is making me mad or upset), but in reality, I'm hurting
myself!
I take 10 steps forward and 5 back.
How do any of you cope with emotional eating post-op? I never
knowingly ate this way before my surgery, but afterwards, and since
October, I've been binge eating on bad foods. I don't even care when
I'm doing it at the time.
Can anyone shed some light for me or give me some words of advice?
Any support would be SO SO appreciated.
Today, I'm starting over, because today is a new day....but I still
need support and suggestions and stuff from you guys.
Love,
Cathy1
Lap RNY 2/22/07
317/169/150 or so

I NEED the address to send the tea to. I feel like an idiot, but I
asked this question three times or so.....how many tea bags or boxes
of tea do I send so everybody who is a member, gets their share?
Most herbal teas come in boxes of 20. What do I do? Please please
someone tell me! I need that address to send the tea to!
Wanting to be part of this tea group!!!!
Hugs,
Cathy1

I have no idea. . other than you can email the picture to your email address. .
thats what i have heard.
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Lora,
It is frustrating for the scale to be stuck but we are in this for the long
haul not the short term. That is what I tell myself since I am such a slow
loser. It does seem to help my attitude. Since I am not planning on changing my
eating habits after i am at goal I just plug along slowly.
You have lost so much weight in such a short time, that's awesome and after the
surgery you will be even smaller. The scale will move again. Hang in there.
Debby
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, Lora <cicerogirl@...
From: Lora <cicerogirl@...
Subject: [WLS Friendship & Support] sigh... it's always something

Pat,
That''s wonderful. I hope you are in Onederland this week You really didn't
miss you goal date by much, congratulations.
Debby
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, pat.0913 <pat.0913@...
From: pat.0913 <pat.0913@...
Subject: [WLS Friendship & Support] Only ONE more pound to onederland!!

Pat,
Thanks for your concern, and it's well deserved. I can't get ahold
of my PCP because he is on vacation. This morning I cut my BP meds
in half. I will monitor my BP to watch for a major change. My PCP
told me recently that it takes almost a month for a change in these
meds to manifest itself. I will also finally get my first blood
tests run next Monday since my surgery. As I wrote before there will
be 12 tests run, and hopefully anything weird will show up then. I
realise BP won't effect the results, but I have a BP cuff so I can
monitor that myself.
Lizanne
open RNY 8/17/07
251/176/125

That's fantastic, Millie! I'm glad it worked well for you!
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/178/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

Amy has gone in for surgery, about 15 mins ago. She's almost a loser!!! I'll
keep you posted.

Judy*******15 DAYS, 15 DAYS*******
262/231
HW/CW
MY WLS BLOG: http://judywlsjourney.blogspot.com/

I took pictures on my sons cell phone of his birthday party. How do I
send them to my computer. There is not one of those little deals to
hook it up to the computer like my camera. Another thing...it is a pay
as you go deal so I dont know if that makes a difference. I guess I
have to spend the $ and send them but I have no clue how to do it. I
have tried a couple of times and it says it is sending, I never recieve
it, and it takes .20 off his account. (oops - sorry Ky) PLEASE HELP ME.
Lisa A

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. I am planning to spend
some great time with family and friends.
Kim
Ejoying the losing side
Lap RNY 04/30/08
SW/CW/GW
322/260/150

Lisa B,
I hope your surgeon has the most skillful hands today. You will do
well because you have all those great recipes.
Lizanne
251/176/125

Pat,
I doubt it's the nuts, I don't eat allot of them, but as you know they do
have allot of cals. But as I said, it's the only difference I can see on
fitday. So I'll just face the fact that I'm at a BIG stall right now. I
just wish I had made it past that 100 lbs and be happily in onederland!
Edie

Lisa!!!! Good luck w/ your surgery!!!! Who is Lisa's Angel?
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Ally,
I just did the survery. . hope it helped.
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Judy,
You are the play by play angel LOL. Thanks for the updates.
Edie

It's good to see you back with us, even it's only for a few minutes,
Ally!
Cool survey!
Jill
-27.2

Millie... how much did you process the tuna? Just well chopped, or pureed? I
have been wondering what pureed fish would be like... doesn't *sound*
appealing...
Pat
Mildred <missmillie29@...
Today I went to Sears and bought the Magic Bullet. the first thing I
made with it when I got home was a peach smoothie yummmmy! Then i put a
tuna fillet in it with lemon juice and a little miracal whip and that
was good also. this might just work after all. thanks everyone for the
advice. Millie

Hello Friends-
First of all, I miss you all so much! I hope everyone is well.
As most of you know, I am in school right now. As part of my course studies
this year I have to write an in-depth research paper. Part of my research
assignment requires that I conduct a survey regarding my topic.
The survey is 10 multiple choice questions in length. I would really appreciate
if you could take the time to complete this survey. Your assistance with this
will help me out immensely.
Here is a link to the survey. http://tinyurl.com/2us8ym
~Ally~
Atlanta, GA
Lap RNY 7/12/07
251/237/167/130
HW/SW/CW/GW

Well I am not happy right now. I called my NUT to see what time my surgery
consult would be I have my 6th nut appt on friday and was t...only to learn
that the clinic here and not yet faxed her my 3 month diet report ( I had just
called them yesterday double checking and they said it was sent) so she would
not be scheduling my visit with the surgeon.So this Friday Im driving 2.5 hr up
there..only to meet with her and I will have to take another day off work, drive
up there again another day, and this means my surgery will be delayed even more
now.
~sending well wishes to all!!~
Jo in MN

Today I went to Sears and bought the Magic Bullet. the first thing I
made with it when I got home was a peach smoothie yummmmy! Then i put a
tuna fillet in it with lemon juice and a little miracal whip and that
was good also. this might just work after all. thanks everyone for the
advice. Millie

I know that I rarely get a chance to post. I do read all the messages every day
and I rejoice and morn when you do.
I am 9 months from my surgery today. I have lost 124 pounds and the weight loss
is now just crawling. Every day I wonder if this is it for me. I have not even
made it to onederland. I am still weighing between 226 and 230 depending on the
day and the time. I have been stalled for at least a month.
I keep track of my food and I eat between 1000-1200 calories a day. I think I am
eating too much. Some days my carbs are slightly high because I do eat fruit. So
about once a week or so I go over 100 grams of carbs. My protein is usually
around 45-50 grams. It was recommended by my Dr that I get 70 grams of protein.
I have never made that goal.
My family and people around me keep saying that I am eating too little and that
is why I am not loosing weight. I don't see that as possible since I do track
the calories..........
I feel like I am doing this wrong. I would ask for suggestions but all I can
hear is lower the carbs up the protein and honestly that is just not possible
with my life style. Plus meat does not sit well at all except beef.
Paula
RNY 10/8/07
351/228/170

I want to wish everyone a happy 4th of July! Hopefully we will all
make wise food choices when those grills get going! We are doing
burgers, but I plan to just eat a tiny bit... as if I have a choice...
Solid foods like meat fill me VERY fast, with VERY little. I'm
grateful for that.
I didn't make it to onederland by today, and most likely won't by my 5
month surgiversary (which is Monday), but I DID wake up a pound lighter
this morning! That makes 65 total and 4 to go for onderland! Maybe
I'll do that "three lbs in three days" thing that others have done...
Pat

120/80 is the average norm.. .yours seems a little low and i might call your
doctor to see if he might want to take you off those if you said your only down
to half dose. .
some people run higher and that can be normal for them. . and some can run
lower. . and that can be normal for them. . but you are taking meds and yours is
that low. . .i might ask if your meds are even necessary. . Can you call him
before the end of march to see? is it the surgeon or your PCP? i would check
w/ the PCP... he would be the one to handle long term meds and such. .
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Jo, I know how frustrating it is when someone's incompetence or just plain not
doing their job holds things up for you, and I'm sorry that this is happening to
you. Most of us have run into glitches or roadblocks, but you WILL get past
them and the surgery WILL happen. Soon this holdup with just be a distant
memory. Missing time from work for stupid or unnecessary reasons also ticked me
off too! You never know though... there could be a cancellation or some other
reason to move your surgery up.... this may or may not affect your date. All
you can do is go with the flow, do what you have to do, and get it behind you.
This too shall pass :)

Pat
--- On Tue, 7/8/08, Gastric Gal <gastricgal@...
From: Gastric Gal <gastricgal@...
Subject: [WLS Friendship & Support] grrrrrrrrrrrrr

Pat,
Lora has heard that it will set you free to announce your beginning
weight. Don't you want to feel unencomberred?
Lizanne

So Nurses, I have a question. I have been getting light headed
lately. I try to ignore it, but decided to take my blood pressure.
The past two days it has been running 91 or 92 over 51 or 56. Could
that be the cause? I still take blood pressure meds, but at a much
smaller dose than before surgery. My PCP says to keep taking it until
we are sure I am passed the problem. Since the surgery my BP has never
been over 106 for the top number and maybe 57 as the bottom, but now it
just seems to get slightly lower every week. Is this still a safe BP?
They always tell us 130/80 is the beginning of high BP, but what's the
lowest the BP should be? I know I should ask my PCP but I don't see
him until the end of Mar. I thought you could give me at least an idea.
Thanks
Lizanne

Ahhh, good idea. You and Sharon must go into the address book. :) don't pout
though, it is not becoming. ;)
Lisa A
284/154/135 ~ 19# to go!
--- On Mon, 6/23/08, Pat 0913 <pat.0913@...
From: Pat 0913 <pat.0913@...
Subject: Re: Re: [WLS Friendship & Support] Maria - Sharon

Hey Pat, I love the pink lemonade. I will take the tea - I have never tried it
before. If you want to send it COD, I will get it. :)
Lisa A
"pat.0913" <pat.0913@...
The pink lemonade isn't bad, but I didn't care for the tea. I would be
happy to pass it on to whoever wants to try it.
Pat
Lisa A
284/271/173/135

Jill, I see the scale moving for you, Congrats!!!!
Judy - 9 weeks to go for Travis
"Happily Watching the Scale Go Down"
California
262/242

Hi there AMY is a LOSER! She's in recovery and should be home on Friday!!!
CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!

Judy*******15 DAYS, 15 DAYS*******
262/231
HW/CW
MY WLS BLOG: http://judywlsjourney.blogspot.com/

Cathy,
You're doing GREAT! WTG!!
Jill
-27.2

Susan,
YIPPEE!! Congrats!!
Jill
-27.2

WTG Pat!!! and Happy 4th also to everyone. . we are doing short ribs. . just me
and Cal. . Enjoy the holiday!!
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW148**GW125-130

Okay, Dawn . . . have fun!! I'll be in the pool, thank you very much!
~LOL~ I'd be gasping for breath within seconds if I tried to do
something like that!!!
If you learn how to do it, I hope I get to watch you perform someday!
Jill
-27.2

Hi all,
I jump-started my pouch on 2/14 and I weighed 174.6 pounds.
On 2/15 I weighed 173.2 pounds.
On 2/16 I weighed 169.6 pounds.
Today 2/17 I weigh 168.8 pounds.
So.....so far I've lost 5.8 pounds in 3 DAYS!
My "mini-backslide" goal is to reach 163 pounds again. I'm trying so
hard to do all the right things to get back on track. I'm just so
surprised I've lost what I have, in such a short time.
I have 5.8 pounds to lose to reach that goal of 163, my lowest weight
so far by my surgeon's scale. I hope no one gets annoyed at my ocd
stuff and my extreme attention to details. It's just the kind of
person I am.
I appreaciate your support here so much, you gals and guys!!!!!
Have a nice Sunday afternoon, and I'll be back tomorrow.
I truly count my lucky stars.....for me to have been able to summon
the courage and strength inside me to reconnected with you all and it
really means the WORLD to me to have my family back!
I love you all! My wonderful FAMILY!
(((((((Hugs to everybody today))))))))
Love,
Cathy1
Lap RNY 2/22/07
317/168.8/140-150-ish
PS. Am I the only Cathy on this new board? Should I still be
calling myself Cathy1? I only did that on the other board because
there were a few Cathy's. I'd love to know!

WOOHOO CATHY!!! That just goes to show what you can accomplish when you put
your mind to it!! Soon that little setback will be nothing more than a
memory!!! I am so proud of you!
Pat
cathymonsell <Sarrah345@...
Hi all,
I jump-started my pouch on 2/14 and I weighed 174.6 pounds.
On 2/15 I weighed 173.2 pounds.
On 2/16 I weighed 169.6 pounds.
Today 2/17 I weigh 168.8 pounds.
So.....so far I've lost 5.8 pounds in 3 DAYS!
My "mini-backslide" goal is to reach 163 pounds again. I'm trying so
hard to do all the right things to get back on track. I'm just so
surprised I've lost what I have, in such a short time.
I have 5.8 pounds to lose to reach that goal of 163, my lowest weight
so far by my surgeon's scale. I hope no one gets annoyed at my ocd
stuff and my extreme attention to details. It's just the kind of
person I am.
I appreaciate your support here so much, you gals and guys!!!!!
Have a nice Sunday afternoon, and I'll be back tomorrow.
I truly count my lucky stars.....for me to have been able to summon
the courage and strength inside me to reconnected with you all and it
really means the WORLD to me to have my family back!
I love you all! My wonderful FAMILY!
(((((((Hugs to everybody today))))))))
Love,
Cathy1
Lap RNY 2/22/07
317/168.8/140-150-ish
PS. Am I the only Cathy on this new board? Should I still be
calling myself Cathy1? I only did that on the other board because
there were a few Cathy's. I'd love to know!

Paula-
I am new at this as I just had my surgery last Friday. (June 27th)But I have
been a professional dieter since I was in high school, so I have like 40 plus
years of experience...LOL. Sometimes, the body gets "comfortable" at a certain
weight and will hoover there for a while until it breaks. So don't lose heart,
it just might be your bodies comfortable spot...for now. Just keep plugging
along! Just do me one favor....remind me of this, when I hit that spot and my
body decides to stay where it is! LOL
Keep up the good work! 124 pounds is wonderful!
Maria
upstate NY
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Subject: [WLS Friendship & Support] hello ladies

WooooooooooooooooHoooooooooooo!! Susan!!!! WTG just you wait. . its only 6
days now. . but you will be amazed how you will start to feel so much better as
time goes on.... Congrats!!!
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Today I decided it was time to check the scales, I'm down to 209- not bad
for 6 days after surgery.
 
  
Susan G.
Vacaville,CA
Lap RNY 02/11/2008
HW/SW/CW/GW
303/212/ 209/135

The pink lemonade isn't bad, but I didn't care for the tea. I would be
happy to pass it on to whoever wants to try it.
Pat

Jo,
Can you delay her appointment until they can do them both on the same day
and not waste your time? Just a thought.
Edie

Amy,
You finally made it :o). Don't forget to sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk.
Congrats,
Edie

Seriously? You want a video of you dancing in your bra (and NO ONE telling
you!) to be broadcast worldwide on YouTube???? LMAO
Pat
Dawn <scottndawn@...
Call me crazy, but I would LOVE to do this! Here's a video someone
sent me. Love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0q6qtThF4
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/178/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

Good luck, Sally! I'm assuming your surgery is tomorrow??
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/178/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

Call me crazy, but I would LOVE to do this! Here's a video someone
sent me. Love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0q6qtThF4
Dawn in PA
Lap RNY 06/27/07
305/278/178/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

Sally, good luck. it's probably your day already over there, so I hope it all
goes well for you.
Judy - 9 weeks to go for Travis
"Happily Watching the Scale Go Down"
California
262/242

good to know Naomi. . my gold was turning my fingers black and once i started
taking my vitamins regularly, that has stopped. . im still having a little
problem w/ the acne but its getting better. .
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

Does Sally have a surgery angel? Not sure anyone made arrangements to call to,
or from, the UK. Sally, if you are still reading posts, we wish you all the
best and hope to hear from you soon! I'm sure it will go great for you!
Pat

Cathy,
I can so identify! My mind thinks like that, too!! ~lol~
Jill
-26.6

Except for floundering around early on and taking Flintstones for my
first year, I've been a pretty good post-op role model for taking
vitamins since my lap RNY nearly 7 years ago.
Or so I thought! When Ty and I had a motorcycle accident last
September, I learned from my orthopedic surgeon that my bones were
like butter when he attempted to place the screws to repair my
fractured leg. Follow up confirmed that I had vitamin D, iron, and
calcium deficiencies in addition to moderate to severe osteoporosis
that is just crazy for a healthy 46 year old.
I had plenty of time on my hands while healing and did a lot of
nutritional research. I read several studies that confirmed what
should be obvious for a group of folks who have had their stomach cut
in half or banded, and have bypassed the length of intestine where
nutrients are normally absorbed:
If we've had bariatric surgery we need to get the right vitamins and
be serious about taking them every day!
Do you know that there are studies showing that only about half of
bariatric post-ops bother with any vitamin supplementation at all?

Atta girl, Cathy!!! You are doing this!!!
Jill
-26.6

Pat, I am glad you double checked. You are doing so great that I just didn't
want you to do anything to cause yourself pain. There are some great soft food
ideas: refried beans with melted lf cheese, I had great luck with fish, but
chicken is still a bugger for me!! It is probably my fault, I think I over
cook it. I actually took a chicken breast and pounded it thin and seared it in
a pan to make it not dry. My nut suggested if I wanted beef at that stage to
make a tiny hamburger and add water to the meat, mix it in and cook it gently.
It worked better for me than the chicken. You are doing fabulously!! Naomi
Pat 0913 <pat.0913@...
I did read it... it said I could do soft foods 2 weeks post op, and
fish and moist chicken are on the soft foods list. It also says that I can start
regular foods at 6-8 weeks as tolerated.
Pat
Naomi Moschgat <nsmoschgat@...
Pat, I don't want to be a party pooper, but you should not go to solids next
week. Please read the diet instructions that they gave you. You are doing great
and you don't need to aggravate your new pouch. You need to give it time to
heal. Please take your time. Naomi
Pat 0913 <pat.0913@...
;)
Pat
debra hill <debbyk9009@...
Pat,
I pureed my taco soup and ate the whole time I was on full liquids. My nut said
as long as I could puree it I could eat it.
Debby
Pat 0913 <pat.0913@...
That sure does sound strict. I was put on full liquids while still in the
hospital. Hmm... I just took a peek at the diet they gave me... boy did I ever
blow it!! LOL. It jumps from full liquids to soft foods at week two.. with
nothing different in the middle. It doesn't say anything about pureed foods...
but they talked about them at some live support group meetings. I didn't realize
that cottage cheese was considered soft foods... I have been chewing that to
liquid since day 4. I think my pureed stuff qualifies as liquid, because I add
water and make it like thick cream soup. Oh well... everything I have done has
been fine... I'm not going backwards now. According to what I have here... I can
start eating fish, shell fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, and cheeses on Thurs
Pat
Pauleen McCollum <mcco2lum@...
My surgeon seems to be much more strict than others. I'll be on a clear liquid
diet for a week after surgery. Then full liquids for 2 weeks, pureed for 2
weeks, soft for 2 weeks, then finally a regular diet. They also recommend no
more than 2 g of sugar per serving unless it's milk or fruit. Sometimes I wonder
what I'm getting myself into.
Pauleen
Sharon Buffo <septsweety@...
Millie, You can get protein bullets at GNC or online also at Profect.com . .not
sure about other sites. . i never did my food purreed just ate soft stuff in
that stage . .cottage cheese, yogurt, refried beans w/ melted cheese etc. .
~*Sharon XOXO*~
"THIN feels better than FAT tastes!"
Lap RNY 7/30/07
HW242**SW232**CW166**GW125-130

You are doing an amazing job of getting back on track. You are so smart to
catch it now instead of waiting. I hope I am that smart when I stumble, and if
not, I hope you're here to nudge me!!!! Naomi
cathymonsell <Sarrah345@...
Whatever my home scale says is two pounds more than my surgeon's
scale.
When he weighed me at my lowest weight, so far in this journey, I was
163 pounds. That would mean that my home scale would say I was 165
pounds.
So, my stats would be different if I really want to be technical
about it (my OCD is showing, isn't it?) My highest weight from my
recent weight regain would be 174.6, and my current weight, as of
today, would be 169.6.
So, I am 7 pounds away from my "goal" of 163 again. Man, I guess I
had regained more than 10 pounds, it was actually 12!
I know, all this sounds stupid, LOL!!!! I just want to lose the
weight I regained....truly!
Hee! Hee! I hope my "inner crazies" made someone smile or laugh
today!
Hugs,
Cathy1
Lap RNY 2/22/07
317/169.6/140-150-ish