thats normal
cedarabbits <fmorosky@...
after your surgery??
Check out www.flat-d.com they make the flatulence deodorizer.
It is an activated charcoal cloth pad that you place in your
underwear. When you pass gas thru it, it absorbs the odor.
It really works and it is Doctor recommended and FDA Registered.
Check it out.
We went to dinner at a griend's house and she made chicken on the
grille. I tried just a little bite, thnking it would be too tough for
me, but it was surprisingly soft and tender. She said she just
marinated it overnight. It's one of the few times I could digest chicken.
june 19,04 will be two months for me and l've lost 61lbs.it's nice to know
there's only good things ahead.keep up the goooooooooooooooooood work.
bonita458
4-19-04(wls-date)
458-397-150
VEECHEER <veecheer@...
WOW that's very impressive. Give me some tips what
have you been eating. I'm pre-op - July 30th.
Persoanlly I love a group that is very very active. I just choose the
no email option and come to the site and read what interest me.
However, that's just me.
Bonnie
287/171/150ish
8 months 3 weeks out!
i actually have one and really enjoy mine... Chicken is like that.. I always do
the strips and they usually turn out well..
amy
veecheer@... wrote:
Have any of you used the George Foreman Grill post-op? I bought one
thinking it would be great but I noticed that the chicken tends to be
a bit hard after it's cooked. Any tips or observations?
Maybe I am stupid, but I don't know what you mean by editing previous posts. I
just reply as I do to any email and send it on. I do that so that everyone can
see what I am responding to. When I get all of the emails sometimes I have to
read back and see what they are responding to. When I get an email that is just
a response you can't always understand what they are responding to. I
personally enjoy the other info being left on there. I guess we are all
different.
Have any of you used the George Foreman Grill post-op? I bought one
thinking it would be great but I noticed that the chicken tends to be
a bit hard after it's cooked. Any tips or observations?
WOW that's very impressive. Give me some tips what
have you been eating. I'm pre-op - July 30th.
Ditto that. I need a shopping list for dummies with
name brands.
--- sunflower02742003 <sunflower02742003@...
I would like to thank you all for the postings. I've found something
helpful everyday here. I'm 5 weeks post-op and I've started a semi-
regular diet; I'm just taking my time and not really having much of
an appetite. I started at 291 and I've lost 36 pounds since May 12.
I'm feeling pretty good; I haven't had any vomiting or diarrhea yet
so I guess I'm doing what I'm suppose to be doing. Again thanks for
all the info and keep it coming..............
Jennifer
Jennifer,
Congratulations on your weight loss and a good recovery. I am in my 8th week
out from surgery. Still having a little trouble remember to eat SLOW SLOW
SLOW...lol. Believe me my body reminds me...lol. Keep up the good work.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/262/150
I realize you've already been to the grocery store, but I wanted to
add that Crystal Light is still one of my favorite fluids to drink.
Also, the Atkins chocolate shakes...REALLY cold.
Do you have flatulence (intestinal gas) after your surgery??
Check out www.flat-d.com they make the flatulence deodorizer.
It is an activated charcoal cloth pad that you place in your
underwear. When you pass gas thru it, it absorbs the odor.
It really works and it is Doctor recommended and FDA Registered.
Check it out.
Linda,
You could avoid cluttering your e-mail box the way I do. I select "No
email" on my preferences page. Go to "Edit My Membership" and under
the heading: Message Delivery - choose No email. If you ever want to
see what's going on just go to the internet site:
Linda, you have your preferences set to deliver individual emails.
What you may choose to do [instead of leaving the group] is go into
your group preferences and set the radio button to daily digests
instead. I'll bet you won't be overwhelmed with this setting.
People get busy, so if this happens simply delete the email for the
days you have no time to read, and open the ones you have time for.
Lynda
PS: if you wish to unsubscribe, you need to do it yourself. There
should be a link at the bottom of the emails to unsubscribe. If not,
go into edit my membership and delete it from there.
Rice is OK to eat of you are on solid diet. It has already expanded
when it cooked in water, so remember this is an old wives tale
[plus, we don't drink when we are eating as a rule, so how could it
expand?]. I rarely eat a bit of rice, because, remember protein
first! I'd rather have vegetables and fruit secondarily, so rice I
rarely have room for... but if you want a couple of nibbles of rice,
go for it.
Popcorn it the same, I have no problem eating it either. I use
popcorn when I get head hunger...which is rare. I've still not
experienced stomach hunger after 13 months, so I don't need popcorn
often, but when that munching urge takes over, popcorn is a good
choice. And, popcorn actually decreases in size when it is chewed,
so this is the reason you can seemingly eat so much of it...remember
how small the cournel was before it was popped, well it shrinks not
quite as small, but substancially smaller than the popped size.
At the bottom of each email there is a link to unsubscribe.
Im ready to do the same. I dont get individual emails; but I do subscribe to
the
digest version.
This is the only group I subscribe to that doesnt enforce editing previous posts
Hi Crystal,
First, you are 6.5 months and still in your window of opportunity.
You can stretch your pouch at this point and it will cause you to
feel full easily. You should read pouch rules to understand how your
pouch works so you will use it to your best advantage to lose as much
weight as possible before your pouch stretches out and weight loss stops.
Now, the note from Robin was important for what it didn't say. Look
at her stats. She is at the end of her window of opportunity and she
can eat all sorts of things that you shouldn't eat yet. It doesn't
matter if her pouch stretches at this point. She is at a different
stage in her use of her pouch than you are.
Please copy the pouch rules for dummies on this site. Go to the
lefthand column under Files and about 8 items down you will find
"Pouch Rules for Dummies". Copy it and learn it.
Let us know how you are feeling about eating anything but protein to
fill your pouch after you read it.
Cathy
that's exactly the same thing that happens to me. i'm going on 4 months post
op and i've lost 93lbs.
Yes, I eat corn on the cob and do just fine. I tried it at about 6
months post-op, I'm 13 months post-op now.
The only thing that bothered me after I started solid food was if I
drank even a sip of liquids after eating. Like the other girl said,
only the liquid would come up; not the solid food.
But lately, I can drink a bit of water after eating, if I feel I
need to. Usually I wait 20 minutes or so.
OMG! I just read the advice to you to drink Gatorade and/or Pedialyte . . . *DO
NOT DO IT!* Either will make you dump, and will worsen your problem! What is
you food plan like right now? If you're on liuquids, only, you will have
diarrhea. Your bod cannot make solids out of liquids.
If you're eating solid food, you may have gotten something that made you dump.
Just because it isn't sweet, doesn't mean it won't make you dump. Fat can also
make us dump, as can many fiber supplements. I'm having a current battle with
dumping - too much fruit.
My best advice? Go back to protein foods and shakes, supplements (vites and
minerals), very low glycemic indes veggies only. Take a couple tablespoons of
flax seed meal (grind your own with coffee mill, or buy refrigerated from health
food store), mix with a couple tablespoons of boiling water. Season with
DaVinci SF syrup, or SPlenda, a dab of butter. Eat like cereal, before taking
your vites of protein shakes. Do this everyday for a couple of days, and it
will help with diarrhea.
Rachel
320/305/160ish/150 - very distal RnY - 3/12/03
From: allabtalln
Amy,
I am 7 days post op lap RNY..I will tell you what I can have..that
may help. Clear broths, chicken, beef, vegetable etc. Yogurt sugar
free or fat free without fruit chunks, skim milk up to 8 oz a day,
sf puddings made with that skim milk, jello..clear of course, grape
or apple juice..diluted with water..4 parts water, 1 part juice. You
will be drinking tons of water..and protein drinks..you will need at
least 65 grams of protein a day. Lo Carb, low fat...is the best. I
like Atkins chocolate..but its only 22 protein a day.
One tip I do have, get a belt, or jacket belt, and take it with you
to the hospital. It hurts like blue blazes to get out of bed on your
new tummy surgery...if you just loop the belt when you want up out
of bed, and stick a foot in the loop, you can easily pull yourself
up to a sitting position by extending your foot...so much easier on
the sore muscles.
Good Luck!
Joan in Colorado
Lap RNY 6/9
Dr. Michael Snyder, Denver, Colorado
364/352.5/170
-11.5, 7 days post op
Im going to purchase things i need. any suggestions..
amy
I ate it all the time and it kept me form snacking on other stuff and it
settled well. I know snacking in general is not good, whether it be popcorn or
whatever, but I do so I choose popcorn...
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
Age- 41
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 8 years),
Madison, daughter, 5 years and
Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)
Gastric Bypass Surgery-
October 18th 2002
Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)
goal 170 after baby :)
It's a BOY!!!!!
Emerson Roger
Please, help me get off this mailing list. I am getting over 700 emails at a
time and am so sorry I ever came across this site. Please help get me off!!!!!!
shirley weber <gmshirley@...
sight and they have a list of there
meetings and lots of other things you might be interested in
bye shirley
I am 6 1/2 months Post Op and down 133 pounds. I have recently been eating
popcorn. However I notice I can eat more of it than anything else...but it
"settles" any head hunger or cravings I have...But I thought I read something
someone wrote about popcorn being a nono....PLEASE HELP.
Thanks
Crystal
I called the Nutritionist...Waiting on a return call!!
Crystal
Lap RNY
11/18/03
365/233/165-175
There were responses to this. There were a few. Check on the website and look
for responses.
It is possible that there have been some changes in your blood chemistry
which may have caused this.
I sent this yesterday but haven't seen it show up on the
list. So I'm resending...........
It always happens to me when I go low-carb. I have been on the Atkins diet
before with my husband. It does not affect him that way, but ingesting all the
meat definitely gives me diarrhea. It eventually gets better, but while I am on
it I never have really solid (sorry to be graphic) stool again. Must be
something with not getting carbs in your diet to bind it. That would be my
guess.
Did your surgeon put you on a pre-op diet or is this something you are trying to
do for you so that you can get some weight off before surgery?
Congratulations Stacy! Wow, you are doing so well, so proud of you!
Great feeling to get into the smaller clothes :)! Keep up the great
work!
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004
348/295/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
HELLO EVERYONE....
Stacy here just saying.........I GOT MY SHORTS ON .......I GOT MY SHORTS ON...OK
STACY IS LOSING IT.....Happy dance happy dance....they are SIZE 26 I use to wear
30 32......have a great day........
Stacy Beck
Galesburg,Il.
Surgery Date :.MARCH,10,04
409.6/as of June,10,04 I weighted in at 321.5/
so that is a lose of 88.1 lbs
gone for good ..//195
/someday195
I had my nails done after surgeyr and never had this. Is it the stuff she is
using?? i would not think it was your vitamins, it would make your own nails
turn colors not the fake ones. Maybe it is her products. i would just have them
painted a color so the brown does not show up or get them redone somewhere
else and see what happens. JMO though. good Luck.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
Age- 41
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 8 years),
Madison, daughter, 5 years and
Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)
Gastric Bypass Surgery-
October 18th 2002
Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)
goal 170 after baby :)
It's a BOY!!!!!
Emerson Roger
Now I was never told to avoid rice. What's the reasoning for that? I
know they told us to avoid white bread as it tends to ball up in your
pouch and not digest. Think of taking a slice of Wonder Bread and
rolling it into a ball with our hands. (in fact the nutritionist told
a story of one woman who was a nurse in the surgeon's office and was
embarassed to tell him that she was in distress from eating white
bread. Apparently the bread had formed into a ball inside. She
decided, on her own mind you, to swallow some meat tenderizer to break
it up. Fortunately it worked and she didn't need to have the doctor
retrieve the ball of bread)
Perhaps the reason for the rice is the same as the white bread.
Anyway, we were told to eat only whole wheat bread, and to toast that
as well.
I started my pre-op diet monday, as many of you know,
I have lap RNY scheduled for July 30th and I've
noticed that I'm having 2 to 3 bowel movements a day
which for me in not normal. Before I would go one
time, sometimes once every two days. Anyone else have
this happen when Low Carbing?
i went saturday and go my nails done. I got the solar french nails
put on, by the next day, the tips were starting to turn brown lke
after being in a tanning bed or smoking, but I havent done either..
So i went back yesterday and she redid them, and wola, today they are
turning brown again.... Could this possibly be from my vitamins i am
taking now, iron, b-12, calcium??? any one ever had this happen?
amy
I have been having the worst time sleeping and I'm
taking a Melatonine Supplement that helps me sleep
--- sunflower02742003 <sunflower02742003@...
Yes, I was a nervous wreck before surgery and scared to death but thank God i
went thru with it and everything went very well..
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
Age- 41
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 8 years),
Madison, daughter, 5 years and
Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)
Gastric Bypass Surgery-
October 18th 2002
Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)
goal 170 after baby :)
It's a BOY!!!!!
Emerson Roger
Amy, try some Tylenol PM. It's not addictive and will help you get some
sleep between now and the surgery. You'll be feeling good soon and won't
need it after that! Kelley
Absolutely Amy!!!
I had terrible trouble sleeping right before my surgery. I think
thats common for people to be that nervous no matter what kind of
surgery you're having. Hang in there and soon you'll be smiling at
the numbers on your scale. It's been months and sometimes I still
can't believe that I've lost this much weight so far.
As for the not being able to sleep, it seemed like it was taking
forever right before my surgery but I just sorta waited it out and
kept trying to think about the positive future I was going to have
for a change. The thing is that people can have trouble sleeping
from worrying but also from being excited and happy and getting
wound up. I can't give any advice other than hang in there and
before you know it you'll be on the 'losing side':)
Bridget Northam
P.S. Maybe someone else on the board can give some good advice or
has had their doctor recommend something . . .?
I hav been tossing and turning evry night for the past couple of
nights.... It is driving me crazy.. I end up falling asleep around 2
or 3... di anyone else have this problem?
amy
It has always been my understanding that our bodies, whether altered through
surgery or completely intact, can't digest corn. You might be able to eat
it,but I am not sure you would get any benefit from it and not sure how that
would hinder digestion since it comes out (sorry to be blunt) in the same form
it went in.
Dora
Has anyone tried eating corn on the cob after surgery? I'm 9 weeks
post-op and while I can eat a lot more foods now, I'm leery of it. I
heard from the nutritionist that it can be hard to digest. But I must
say...it's looking good when I serve it to my family.
Starlet,
I just got my C-Pap about a month and a half ago. I hated it at first. There
were times in the middle of the night that I would rip it off because I felt
like I was suffocating. I wasn't, of course, but it freaked me out. But I have
gotten used to it and sleep through the night now. It took me about a month to
get really used to it and to the point that I could tell that it was working.
Does your unit ramp up? That has been a help for me. I get to sleep while it
is on a low setting and then when it gets to the setting where it should be I am
usually asleep. And the longer you wear it, you will not be able to tell it is
blowing air. I now have to open my mouth to see if it is blowing or not because
I can't feel it. Hang in there. It will be very frustrating and annoying at
first, but you will get used to it. And it could be a life saver some day.
Dora
You look fabulous!! Congratulations on achieving such a feat. You
deserve to be proud of yourself.
I cant remember the last time I was 220lbs.
I am so excited. I posted my new side and front shots on my web site
on the photo page.
All I can say Is God is so good. Praise Him!
Carisa Sanders
http://carisasandersweighloss.4t.com/index.html
What a sizzler! What a pretty young lady.
Ed Kemper & Delores
edkemper@...
I been looking at mine for almost 18 years....UGGH... But the fact
that stretch marks be one of the costs of a baby, bring em on...the
more the merrier...LOL (I have fertility issues... and cant wait)
Donna
RNY 6/1/04
309/286/150
I drank a lot of Propel fitness water, jello, beef and chicken broth
(swansons already prepared in a resealable container, Crystal Lite
Sunrise...diluted 1/3 juice to 2/3 water, ummm...I added knox nutra
joint powder to my juice for extra protein.
My mom stayed with me and was a great resource. She used propel for
half of the water content in making the jello, and it made it less
sugar free tasting, tho propel is LOW in calories..only 10 per
serving, and it has B vitamins.
I live by my propel, have it with me all the time, and am thankful I
found it...long before surgery. It got me off of pop all together.
I still have 1 cup of coffee in the morning, and now eat soft foods.
I haven't found anything that didnt agree as of yet, but each day a
new food to try. Today I had some garlic shrimp, and all went well.
Biggest tip I could give at this point....drink slowly and when you
start to eat "food" make sure you CHEW CHEW CHEW and then Chew some
more. I have also found that aside from drinking with my meal as per
dr. order, it doesnt sit well with me...even a sip. I haven't
experienced any dumping or vomiting from something disagreeing with
me...I drank a couple sips after eating...and the sips came back
up...but not the food (thank goodness). Other than that, all has
gone remarkably well. My incision is almost completely closed and
looks great.
Bottom line, do what your doc suggests...his program is based on his
knowledge and experience, and with good reasons for his suggestions.
Good Luck...See you on the "losing" side soon.
Donna
RNY 6/1/04
309/286/150
Dora
The RNY diet prescribed to me, which went from Clear Liquids on day one
to Full Liquids day two for one week to Pureed Diet week two to Soft Diet
beginning week three listed low fat yogurt in the Full Liquids diet on week one.
In fact, yogurt was on my tray the morning following surgery.
For me, the best tasting was also the cheapest - Great Value Light flavored
Yogurt found at Walmart, although it sports 7g of sugars. I havent heard of
the Hood/Atkins brand.... I will look for it this week.
~~~Pat~~~
AIM: PBK911
MSN: MissConduct51
Message: 8
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:45:44 -0500
From: "Dora McCary" <dora.mccary@...
Subject: Question about soft food
When you progress from a liquid diet to soft foods can yogurt be part of that
soft food diet?
Dora
Awaiting approval in TN
Kathy. all I can say is after one dumping session I
lost my sugar cravings for good
Mark
=====
light and love to all
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:21:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Shannon Breivik <lilcomfycouch@...
Subject: Re: Re: Posting with a wave of relief
I eat regular eggs. Our stomachs don't hold that much
and one egg certainly isn't going to hurt anything.
Besides, the protein is great-I know most of the
protein is in the whites, but I just can't enjoy it
without the yellow too!
That makes sense. I'm going off on vacation in 4 week and I do love my eggs
;-) So I think I can chance one.
Susan
This was like going into your basement to find a full brinks truck
with a bow on it! The woman who recommended the site at
http://www.wrldofproducts.com was right on the money. When we had
our second child in Sept. 03 I was sure we were never going to make
ends meet. At first I tried to be a SAHM but couldn't afford it so I
started working part time to supplement my spouses salary. Then at
Chrsitmastime that same year my boss gave each of us a stocking
stuffer from the company listed above. I don't believe he ever
realized what a difference he would make in our lives. Using their
programs I have been able to cut our grocery bills from around $
275.00 per week to never more than $23.00 per week and I am still
able to buy the same brands and quantities as before! The other
program that I received was from a company at
http://networkofsavings.com where you get to try samples, trials and
previews and on top of that they reward you with restaurant gift
certificates to any restaurant of your choice. My father always
taught us that it isn't how much you earn, but how wisely you spend
your money that makes the difference, his motto has now become
reality in my household. I am sharing this hoping that I can help at
least one person that is in a similar predicament that I was once in.
Mary Forbes
I am a newbee here with a question. I am pre-op, scheduled for July
13th. I have serious issues with sugar cravings and am wondering if
this surgery will help with that. I know that I will not be able to
eat sugary foods without experiencing the "dumping syndrome", but
will I still crave those foods like I do now? I've heard some talk
about having less of the hunger hormone in my blooodstream because of
the smaller stomach... But I still don't understand about the
cravings. Will I end up having to exert a huge amount of willpower to
stop eating sweets?
Thanks!
Kathy
hurray.. i have lost 24 pounds pre-op.. i am going to get my surgery
in 7 more days.. i can just sing.. hurray... doing the dance.. make
little well i am excited can you all tell.. well i am going to hit my
favorite restruant in santa barbra tonight .. plazzio's yummy pasta..
i have already warned the girls at work i willnot be a happy camper
since i have to do the liquid diet starting next tuesday.. wow.. omg
i got my c-pat for slep apnea last night.. yuck hate it.. i felt like
i was choking all night long.. do you all have the same results at
first..starlet
I wish I had the time to individually congratulate everyone and send
encouragement to those who need it. So:
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has emailed their accomplish
GOOD LUCK to those who have dates
HANG IN THERE to those who are waiting
YOU CAN DO IT to those who need encouragement
Everyone on this list is remarkable. We've all made the best decision
for us. We all care about ourselves and our health and that is to be
applauded.
Blessings to everyone.
Robin
Lap RNY 4/27/04
Dr. Shanu Kothari, Gundersen Lutheran, LaCrosse, WI
257/217/157
Sunflower - congratulations on your day. I would recommend you do all
your post-op shopping ahead of time (drinks, food, etc.) so you can
relax when you get home and don't have to go out if you don't want.
Also if you're a clean fanatic, make sure your house is clean/laundry is
done cause you ain't gonna feel like doing it for a while once you get
home...at least I didn't :-) Above all, put yourself first...be
selfish...your needs before anyone else's. Make sure to follow all of
your doctor's rules regarding water/protein.
Take care and congrats.
Robin - Wisconsin
Lap RNY 4/27/04
257/217/157
Hi again,
If anyone wants to get together & support each other while
exercising in your home, or even on a portable phone, you can get
together on a bridge-line. These are conference calls that only cost
the price of long-distance charges. I use these for teleclasses all
the time. Fortunately, I have a $20 a month unlimited toll and long
distance rate from SBC Global any time of day or night, so because I
have a flat fee for my long-distance, I can use these teleclasses as
often as I want.
When my coaching buddies & I want to get together for practice
sessions we use: www.freeconference.com ...it is free to sign up and
you just tell the bridge-line how many phones you need to reserve,
the time and date and then email your friends invitations to attend.
You'll need their names, email addresses and the time zone they live
in. Once you have this information you can develop a list and save
it for future calls. It is easy to add people as you go. I'd say
probably 10 people is the limit, as you will all want to chat
together and big groups limit how much you can talk. If this takes
off you can branch out and have multiple sessions a week at
different times. You could even post the bridgeline information on
the board and people could just come to visit. If someone can't get
into the call it will be because the limit to phone lines has been
met for that session. What I usually do is reserve 10 phone-lines,
mail out the invitations to our group, and also post the information
Definitely worth bragging over. Congratulations on feeling so great!
Donna,
But think how great it would be to even be able to see those stretch marks?
<smile
Ed Kemper & Delores
edkemper@...
My dr. says yogurt is a go....as long as no chunks like the fruit on
the bottom. He says stick with the fully blended..no fruit chunks
and low sugar/low fat.
Donna
309-288-150
i have heard where some people needed help in the bathroom after surgery,
depending on their size and abilities. i've had friends that have used long
handled tongs to wooden spoons. i was furtunate and was able to bypass all
that,
well except for the first time. was just too scared to bend with my
incision...lol. but after i was home i didn't have any trouble.
laurette
4/23/04
309/290/263/150
I have never heard of an aid for using the bathroom. I wiped the
same as always and have not had any problems. I am now 2 weeks post-
op and all is well.
Donna
309-288-150
Before deciding when is the best time for that tummy tuck, one
should consider a few things. First...the smaller you are when you
have it done, the more excess skin can be removed. Second, if you
are planning to be a mommy, you may want to wait until after you
have a baby before your tummy tuck. It would really suck to go
through all that, get preggers, and then have all them stretch marks
again. My surgeon has a plastic surgeon in his office and suggests
waiting until goal weight before having it done. Me personally, I am
hoping for mommyhood, so i am going to wait until after that. Good
luck.
You need to focus on all the positive things that will happen to you because
of the weight loss. I've set aside some of the very positive emails that
have come through to keep me encouraged. People wearing bikini's and going
on roller coasters, all the fun things some have never been able to do. I
am personally focusing on the fact I may not have to take 12-15 prescription
drugs for the rest of my life. That alone will keep me positive and
focused.
Congrats on ALL milestones. Don't minimize the importance of these,
as we all know how great it must feel to be able to cross your
legs...or not have to sit halfway in the back seat of the car to
make room for belly. For me, I have thought of all the silly and not
so silly things I want to do when I get thin...dont laugh...but I
want to do amateur nite at a strip club...not because I want to be
naked...but just to say I CAN!! as that is one of the things that
society says "fat people" cant do. I look forward to not "filling"
the bathtub with my body, and being able to soak without fear of the
wrong movement making the water overflow. I look forward to being
able to sit in a plastic lawn chair, you know those cheap
ones...without the arms of the chair making imprints on my legs. I
look forward to being able to make love to my honey in ANY
position...not having to accomodate for my size or the weight
bearing on my knees. Just anything..you name it...i am excited to
finally be on the losing side. One mini milestone for me...going
under 300. I have not been under 300 since 1997, and I am now 288. I
really noticed it in the butt area of my jeans...still size 26...but
no longer so tight that ya gotta lay on the bed to zip em up. Those
are my thoughts...blah blah blah.
congratulations on your day approaching. you will be in my thoughts and
prayers in the upcoming days. i was nervous as my day approached too. not so
much nervous of the surgery itself, I had all the faith in the world in my dr.
and his team. It was more for the fact that this was it, my eating the way i
was was going to be history. but trust me, i do not regret one day since
surgery. just listen to your dr and do what he/she tells you and everything
will be
great. good luck and God bless!
laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/263/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
It is perfectly normal to get scared. Every single one of us has
went through that and it doesn't matter what kind of surgery a
person has---its expected to get nervous beforehand. I am happy to
tell you that my surgery was months ago and I have not regretted it
once since then. The days before my surgery were tough and I got
sooooo nervous I couldn't even sleep at night. I made a point of
reminding myself why I wanted the surgery. I just kept focusing on
the positive things about the surgery--how I would be able to have a
life again, do things with my family, wear normal clothes, feel
better about myself, etc. I would suggest that you do your best to
keep yourself busy, (idle time can be worry time) and make a list of
reasons why you want the surgery and keep reminding yourself. Also,
imagine the new you!
Take care and keep us posted.
Bridget Northam
Hey Eileen,
Thanks for posting the link to the plastic surgery info. I noticed
at the support group I go to occasionally and from reading messages
online that some people go ahead with the surgery after they've lost
a bit of weight but are not near their goal and others wait until
they are very close to their goal before having the plastic
surgery. My dr recommends waiting until you are as close to your
goal as possible before having the surgery done which makes sense to
me. Anyways, thanks for posting the link.
Bridget Northam (P.S. I looked at the before and after pics and
I'd be happy if I looked like some of the 'before' pics. LOL)
Someone please give me a good word of advice... I am starting to get
scared... help....
You may want to check out this website.
http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/pt_qna_folder/pt_qa_after_weight_loss.html
Hope that helps.
Eileen
I was wondering about cosmetic surgery. Has anyone here
had liposuction/reconstructive cosmetic surgery on your
arms/bat wings, and thighs? How much did it cost and how
big is the resulting scar? Is the scar really obvious or
ugly?? Also, how was the recovery process?
Thanks,
Kristen
Jan 8, 2004 Lap
332/237/160
Ive almost lost 100!!!
Just wanted to take a minute to brag a little...lol. On Sunday I was able to
accomplish two little goals I had set for myself and was so excited. One I
was able to move the seat up in my car and can actually reach the petals
comfortably for the first time in a oh I can't remember how long...lol.
Secondly I
was able to cross my legs in church. I know these probably seem little to
some but to me they were great accomplisments. Looking forward to meeting new
goals.
Laurette
4/23/04 open rny
309/290/265/150
St. Vincent Charity
Cleveland, Ohio
Laurette,
Congrats!!!! Those are not small milestones. Those are huge and I can't wait
until I can do that too. Keep up the good work.
Dora
When you progress from a liquid diet to soft foods can yogurt be part of that
soft food diet?
Dora
Awaiting approval in TN
Hi Dora, yes in my case it was part of my soft foods diet and I didn't
encounter any issues with dairy as I have heard some people can
initially. I focused a lot on dairy trying to get the protein and
calcium in. There are a lot of choices for low-carb yogurts too, Blue
Bunny, Carb Control and Hood/Atkins just came out with one called
CarbCounter that is fabulous, low carb, low fat, no sugar and it takes
excellent, found it at Publix here in Atlanta.
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004
348/295/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
Wow, there is such a difference in doctor and nutritionists opinions.
I got blasted by my nutritionist when I told her I avoided potato,
breads and crackers. She said I needed to eat some carbs, not much,
but some every week. Popcorn is fine for me, as are nuts, dried
fruits and trail mixes.
I got tired of the headaches and have resumed drinking coffee since
about 6 months out. Coffee doesn't bother me a bit and the morning
headaches are gone...could not stand feeling so worn out in the
morning as well. yep, I use the flavored coffemates too. But no more
than two a day.
Every variety of one particular brand of frozen yogurt makes me sick
[that I bought from a home delivery store] but the ones at the
yogurt shops don't have any adverse effects. A moderate amount of
Low-fat ice cream is ok for me too, as is cheesecake. I can also
drink any type of juices. I don't eat or drink much of any of these,
as they are not a good use of calories, but it just to show you
every one is different.
Any meat, chicken, or fish that is moist I can eat; but I still
cannot tolerate dryish meats, chicken or fish...I'll vomit them
almost immediately. Other than these everything stays down unless
I'm too full, them I vomit only the excess...which is totally
odd...unlike having the flu; it is kind of like a baby spitting up
the excess milk when they burp. Very odd we humans. Lynda
Post sub-total gastrectomy
Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass 4/28/03
UCDMC
Dr. Wolfe
326/224/
Today's Motivation: No one really knows why some people can become
very large and then loose an amazing amount of weight, and it seems,
just as easily they become firm and lean, without stretch-marks, as
if they were never fat [or preganant.]
At 18 I weighed 132# and could eat anything. Between the age of 19
and 21 I gained about 90# after my babies were born. When I was in
my 30s I lost about 70# and looked very firm [even in a two piece
bathing-suit]. No one would have guessed I had been much heavier if
they looked at my skin [excluding my belly, because I was one of
those that had oddles of stretch marks from pregnancies that never
went away.] Needless to say, I gained back almost twice what I had
lost over the years, and ended up at age 55 at 326# when I had my
surgery April 28 2003.
Since then I have lost 102# in the past 13 months. Although not
gross by any means, I do notice my skin is not nearly as elastic as
it was 20 years ago. Even with my looser skin, I'd still prefer this
sagging look to the load I used to carry around.
Because I do not exercise is the probable reason I have had such a
slow weight loss. My first plateau at six weeks out lasted until
week 12. Then many more plateaus came after that. As I stated a few
days ago, I lost 87# in the first 6 months; but only 15# in the last
7 months...and the past 4 months I've been on another plateau. So,
take it from me, those that are able bodied...please do your body
work and exercise! Your skin will look so much better and you'll
gain strength, agility, muscle. Even those with arthritis will
usually feel much less pain than those of us who can't excercise
much due to our disabilities, or as in my case, the effects of old
major trauma.
So all you who are reasonably able, get moving! I bet you will be
glad you did...let us know your results! Regards, Lynda
Jennifer: You must get in your liquids, otherwise you will become
dehydrated and possibly experience electrolyte imbalances which can
have serious health consequences.
A 40 pounds weight loss in 2 weeks sounds quite extreme! Does your
doctor know how much you've lost? If not, be sure to call him/her
and let them know. If you are weak, dizzy, leg cramps, heart
palpitations, ect. contact your healthcare provider immediately. Do
not self medicate for the diarrhea, ask your surgeon what to do for
this...in the meantime keep drinking, eating jello, popsicles,
broth, or whatever else you can tolerate.
You say you feel fine, so that's good! Just stay healthy and don't
take any chances. If you think something may be wrong, go with
your "gut" [pun-intended!]
Much praise for the hard work you must have done to loose this
weight the past two weeks. Remember, sometimes the scale will not
move for weeks, so bask in this powerful feeling now and savior the
moment. Lynda
Hi Robin it's nice to meet other Wisconsinites.
Karen
Sexy BBW BHM Paradise
http://www.geocities.com/tomyyzzz/BBWParadise.htm
http://www.geocities.com/tomyyzzz/BBWDirectory.htm
Congratulations on your weight loss. I`m still pre op so I can`t help you with
the rest but good luck.
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...
Thank you. I am very worried because I only had about 2 oz. of cream
of chicken soup today and a lot of water, when I wasn't getting
sick. I can't force myself to eat another thing right now. All this
talk about being pregnant is so strange. I am 21 and on the shot so
that is not a possibility plus while recovering I am definetly not
in the mood. They wouldn't have done my surgery if I was pregnant
anyways, so that is out. I was worried that no one had this happen
to them. I am glad to hear that but sorry to hear that it lasted 3
months for you.
Bethany
I just recently figured out why I had such depression after surgery and
wanted to stay in bed and cry for like 3-4 months. I was on klonopin and Prozac
for
anxiety attacks and depression and after surgery i was very moody, cried ALL
the time, and just watned to sleep. I blamed it on being below zero out and i
was adjusitng to something new. Anyways, I ahve all but quit my depressions
meds and anxiety meds and i have hardly any, if any, effect from it and i am
sure it is because i was not absorbing them anymore and I am alrady used to
being
without them. I am glad to be almost off these meds. i am only taking a
quarter on the Klonopin now and 1 prozac and some days I forget to take them so
it
won't be long now. So, I guess after surgery i was having withdrawals and did
not realize it.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
Age- 41
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 8 years),
Madison, daughter, 5 years and
Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)
Gastric Bypass Surgery-
October 18th 2002
Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)
goal 170 after baby :)
It's a BOY!!!!!
Emerson Roger
Bethany,
Could you be pregnant? That was my first impression.
I am waiting for a surgery date still..
Staci
Hi Sonja!
Small world..
Staci
Still waiting for a date
This has been not one of my best days. I am back on creamed soups
for the day. The smell of food, no matter what it is, is making me
absolutely sick to my stomach. I still taste the cream of chicken
soup that I ate at 4, now it is 6:35. Has anyone had this problem
before and if so what did you do? I don't think that locking myself
in my car is the best solution but I can't think of anything else.
Right now I am in my room and my family is downstairs enjoying
dinner. The smell of whatever they are eating is making me so sick.
Please let me know if any of you have any suggestions...
Bethany
5/27/04 lap rny
281/259/239/????
Susan
Congratulatons on a great weight loss and glad to hear everything with your
surgery went well. Keep up the good work and things will get easier.
Laurette
4/23/04 open RNY
309/290/265/150
St. Vincent Charity, Cleveland, Ohio
I must say that I am mainly a lurker...and a sponge...I have been absorbing
all this wonderful information for the past month.
Just wanted to get into the fray and tell my progress...for I'm sure I will
have questions popping up for the next year.;-)
I went into the hospital last Tuesday, June 8, and was weighed at 367. I
had the laposcopic surgery late afternoon. Felt terrific. My off day was
the following day, but I did walk without any trouble...and did so well they
let me go home the following day. I would say the worse thing was what I
had inquired about here earlier...caffeine withdrawal. Boy the headache!
Now that I see the ending of this part...I will never go back to caffeine
again!
Anyway I had my first visit to the doctor today...to remove the drain pouch.
I had lost 22 pounds! So far everything seems great. I believe I will have
to use MoM a bit, but the doctor didn't seem considered at this stage.
I love all the info here...especially the suggestion of the fat pouch for
the insurance approval.
Thanks everyone for sharing and being here.
Susan
Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of Gastric_Bypass_Family
Weekly Group Chat!!
Monday June 14, 2004
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event repeats every week.
Notes:
Cindy, thanks. That explains it.
I was secretly hoping to find a way to safely avoid iron supplements.
They convert everything I put into my mouth into iron before I can
pass it.
Message: 5
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:13:05 -0400
From: Mother of Many <kidz4@...
Subject: Re: Re: Vitamins
The trinsicon is iron.
~~~Pat~~~
AIM: PBK911
MSN: MissConduct51
Everyone has to remember that doctors, our bodies, and our diets are
different. Mine was two weeks boost plus, two weeks soft foods such
as string cheese, cottage cheese, baked potato, and creamed soups.
Then on to fish for a week, chicken the next week, turkey and pork
the next week, and finally a week of beef. This is the diet that I
have been given by my doctor in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bethany
Cherie, Shirley, and group
After a year of test and classes and issues with the patient coordinator,
and approval problems with insurance I finally have a date for the surgery
and it is only two weeks away. July 1st is the day at 3:30 pm. I am so
excited I don't know what to do. I'll keep you posted.
Jennie
Jennie,
Congratulations on getting your surgery date. You will be in my thoughts and
prayers. Been a long road getting to this point but it is all worth it.
Take care and God Bless!
Laurette
4/23/04 open RNY
309/290/265/150
St. Vincent Charity, Cleveland, Ohio
I had my surgery on May 27. Today was a bad day sick wise. I could
not hold anything down and felt dizzy. My doctor told me that I may
have had a reaction to something I ate and to go back to clear
liquids or creamed soups. This may help you too. Wow, 40 lbs in two
weeks! What was your beginning weight and goal weight if you don't
mind me asking? Keep up the good work and hope my advice helps. If
it doesn't you may want to talk to your doctor because everyone is
different.
Bethany
281/259/239/???
RnY Lap
5/27/04
Hi. I just had my Roux en Y May 26th and have lost over 40 pounds in
the last two weeks. I feel absolutely wonderful. I do have a
question though for anyone who may be able to help. Withtin the last
2 days I have started having diarrhea constantly. I have not been
able to eat anyhting or even drink water becasue it seems to go
right through. I have not had anything sugary or sweet, so I do not
tihnk it is dumping. Anyone have any ideas as to what may be casuing
this and if so what can I do to eleveate it? Thanks a lot.
Jennifer
Lynda,
Thanks for the note of confidience, I am really scared being my first
pregnancy and also having been only 7 months post-op. I know at the
time I was receiving the fertility treatments, I was so depressed
because I was at my wits end when they told me it was my weight (that
was before I even heard about this Gastric Bypass surgery). So this
surgery not only saved my life but because of it, I can now give
life. Me and my husband prayed and prayed for a baby and finally, it
will happen.
Thanks for writing,
Tammy
Bethany,
I still have this same issue, since I never really feel hungry, I never really
feel full either until I've eaten too much and feel sick later. I stick to 3
tablespoons, measured on almost any soft food I eat. Then I am less likely to
overeat. We went out for dinner the other night though and I had just a small
amount of fajita and a few beans and didn't realize it until we left that I felt
awful. I'm sure we will soon learn when to stop. I guess I am glad at least I
haven't ate to the point of having it come back up.
Michele
Open RNY
5/13/2004
Lakeville, Minnesota
261/237/140
jackrussellrunner <MSUBeffy19@...
When I have been eating soft foods for the last week, I have not had
a feeling of being full. I get a headache or light headed for 5
minutes and I know that it is time to stop eating. This evening I
had 1/2 baked potato with margarine and fat free sour cream. I ate
slow and 1/2 hour later I felt like I was going to be sick. I know
that I did not even come close to my 2 oz. portioned meal size. I
was wondering how everyone knows when they are full before they
become overstuffed. I could be feeling full but I feel like I am
overstuffed. My brain is confused I think because I used to have a
stomach and now I have a pouch. Everything is so messed up right
now.
Bethany
Canton, Ohio
Lap RnY
5/27/04
281/261 day of surgery/ 240/ ??????
Thank you Bethany!
It was a terrific feeling. I'm not down all the way into Larges yet lol..
but they are in sight!
You sound like you are doing really well also and I know that soon you will
be posting about 'down sizing'! I get such a kick every time I read one of
us hitting a goal and passing it.
Be Well
Tita
Orlando, FL
275/219/135
39 Years Young
LAP-RNY 12/31/03
Wayne English, MD
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Subject: Re: On Top of the World!
That is wonderful to hear. The best things happen when we don't look
for them. What an incident! Glad that your day was bright and the
shopping was easy and amazing. Can't wait to join you in the
shopping scenario.
Bethany
Eileen,
What a great idea she had. I'll have to remember that when and if the need
arises. I know my insurance will pay for the tummy tuck but I'm not sure what
else, if anything. Take care and have a great day!.
Laurette
4/23/04 open RNY
309/290/265/150
St. Vincent Charity, Cleveland, Ohio
I know of someone who took 5-10 lbs of fat and placed it in a ziploc baggy.
She sent it along with her letter and request for an appeal. In her letter
she wrote please consider this surgery to be for reconstruction and not for
appearances. If you have any doubt, please strap on this wad of fat to you
underarm and see how it feels walking around with it for just one day.
Unless to say, they approved the reconstruction on her arms and thighs. Her
insurance carrier was BC/BS PA.
Eileen
Sandi that's great! The weightloss and getting back into eating and
still focusing on proteins. You're not too far from me in Anniston, we
pass through there heading from Atlanta to my husband's family's home
in Cullman, AL. You're doing so great! I know what you mean about the
hunger, I'm only 2 months out, but I just don't really get hungry and
pay close attention to the "head hunger". Most of what I eat is
protein. This past weekend we snuck away to Hilton Head and I ate
seafood all weekend, it was wonderful :)! I never look at this as a
diet and neither does my husband (who has lost a pant size and 15
pounds since I had surgery :) ). We eat less, most meals out we share
and that makes a world of difference. On the drive back this weekend we
talked a lot about it, he agreed...at this point I could probably eat
most anything, I have had little if any problems with foods, I just
take it nice and slow. But I don't choose to have anything, I make sure
to really think about everything I eat and choose very carefully
because I know I can't eat much of it anyway. If you look at it as a
diet and think you can't have some of things you used to love it
becomes difficult and cumbersome. You just have choose what you have
and don't have. Keep up the great work Sandi! You're an inspiration!
Carrie
Lap RNY April 9, 2004
348/295/140 (begin/current/goal)
www.carrieburns.net
Hi Again Folks! It has been a long time between posts again. I will
be 10 months out as of June 26th. I am down 166.2 pounds. I have
58.8 pounds to lose to get to my personal goal and 23.8 to get to
where Dr. Freeman says I should be able to get to. I have been
taking the last few pounds off very slowly. My mom says I was not
eating enough and has taken it into her head to feed me every day
since she is keeping my boys for me during the summer. I have eat
more the last three weeks than I believe I have since I had the
surgery! LOL! I am sticking with good things like grilled chicken
and steak though so it is good proteins. Except for the summer
squash which she knows I love and can't resist so she keeps cooking
it for me. :) Even though I want to lose more weight I would be
happy with what I have accomplished even if I didn't lose another
pound (hope I didn't jinx myself there! hehehehe). My problem is I
still haven't gotten my hunger sensation back so I really don't want
to eat. I have to consciously think about eating something and that
is very strange for me. I am still a popcorn junky (was before
surgery as well) and have to stay away from it because I know I will
eat it. I have no problem with popcorn either. Where as I can only
eat a small amount of most things, could eat an entire bag of
popcorn if I let myself! I have nibbled a cookie here and there
where as I wouldn't use to, but it is never more than two and only on
rare occasioons. I figure this is ok as Dr. Freeman says this is a
lifestyle change and not a diet and if you deprive yourself of these
things constantly you will feel like it is a diet and are more apt to
eat too much of them too regularly! Does that make sense? Am I the
only one who looks at it that way? Anyway, just wanted to check in
with every one and let you know how things are going. Keep skinny
wishes for me in your thoughts and skinny wishes to all of you!!
Sandi
Lap RNY 8-26-03
375/208/150
Dr. Bryan Freeman
Anniston, AL
That is wonderful Dawn! I can't wait till I'm close to my goal. If
you don't mind, can you tell us how much you've lost and what your
goal is. Do you ever feel like its hard to maintain or lose more
weight now that you're over a year out?
Take care and congrats on doing so well!!
Bridget
Where are you in KY? You seem to be the closest person to where I am. I have a
lot of family in KY and go there quite often.
Dora
Awaiting approval in TN
There is also a great support group in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. They meet
once/month at Gundersen Lutheran. Also, Dr. Kothari (who performs the
surgeries) and his "team" host the Bari-Ball once/year and it's a blast.
We have a wonderful meal (chosen by the nutritionist), Dr. K. gives his
annual talk and then we dance the night away.
The LaCrosse group also have a website (www.rnylacrosse.com) and
regularly chat on line.
Robin
Just accept the fact that you are no longer in a caccon but have become a
beautiful Butterfly ready to fly. Don't wear your big clothes to hide the
beauty that you worked so hard to achive.. Mary Ann
Hello gang,
It's been a while just living life. I have to say I am so happy since
surgery. Stairs used to be my nemesis and now I don't even blink
twice when I have to climb them. I have to say it's almost two years
since surgery and I feel fit. I'm not at my goal weight yet but I
feel by the second anniversary I will be which is Dec of this year.
I'm afraid to go clothes shopping. I don't know why I know I must
have dropped about four dress sizes. Sometimes I still see myself as
that fat girl and when I put on my clothes they are so big. When I go
to the gym everybody keeps telling me how good I look but I'm still
very negative toward my body image. It's that awful? but I still have
to work on my mindset. Even when men talk to me I'm looking behind me
because they can't be talking to me right? That's still something I'm
not comfortable with. I'm I the only one that still feels a little
shell shocked?
Dawn
be more specific. Grew up around here and North Wilmington most of my
life. Where did you go to high school? What year did you graduate?
Maybe if you come to visit, we could meet up one day.
How cool, we may have been distant neighbors. My hubby and I owned a
home off Harmony Rd. (off Kirkwood) in Harmony Woods. Then he came
back in the Army so now we move around...
I was a grad in 1985 from Concord High.
I also was a traveling manager for Goodwill Ind. for 5+ yrs. and
worked all the DE & DE CO of PA stores. (but that was before the one
on Kirkwood opened)
Was kinda bummed at last visit, wanted to go to The Hop for sweet
potato fries and it was gone, turned into something else.
Not sure when I will get up north again, have family coming here this
week to go to Disney. Maybe this fall before hubby goes back to Iraq.
Would be fun to meet if so.
How about you? Grad? From Where? Anything else :)
Dana
karen
you're right this is a nice group.a great place to ask questons and to learn
from everyone.because nine time out of ten, they like you have either been
thought the same things as you or will go throught the same things.this site has
been a godsend for me.any time i have a problem i can come here.problem solved.
when i desided to have this surgery i told no one but family.but since i
couldn't hold such big secret i told everone.i was very suprised how much
support i got.there are those that were not supportive,but this is something i
did for my self. maybe you can do the same who knows what will happen.
congratulation on you date.put yourself in god hand and you'll do fine.
bonita458
458-398-150(past-present-goal)
Karen Tande <tandek@...
I got my date last week, it's July 22, I am greatly looking forward to it. We
do have an nice group here, but I have certainly learned allot from lurking, and
adding a bit now and then. I see the surgeon this week. They have been doing
the surgery here about a year, and have over 80 "graduates" My husband is very
supportive of me having the surgery and quite willing to forgo eating the type
of meals we usually have. Actually, most will probably be fine once I get on
real food, but my amounts will have to be curtailed. He also realizes that if I
can't eat it I wont cook it, so pickins will be slim for a while. I really
haven't told many of my family, only my husband and daughter and some real
friends, they all are excited for me. Like everyone, I've been through
countless diets, and have lost a lot of weight over the years. Of course I
gained it all back, and that is my biggest worry re the sugary. I've approached
it as having to give up food, like I gave up smoking years
ago, and it took quite a few months to decide to do this. The group has been
very instrumental in my decision.
Karen
Stevens Point, WI
Surgeon - Dr Reising
date, July 22.
278# goal?
When I have been eating soft foods for the last week, I have not had
a feeling of being full. I get a headache or light headed for 5
minutes and I know that it is time to stop eating. This evening I
had 1/2 baked potato with margarine and fat free sour cream. I ate
slow and 1/2 hour later I felt like I was going to be sick. I know
that I did not even come close to my 2 oz. portioned meal size. I
was wondering how everyone knows when they are full before they
become overstuffed. I could be feeling full but I feel like I am
overstuffed. My brain is confused I think because I used to have a
stomach and now I have a pouch. Everything is so messed up right
now.
Bethany
Canton, Ohio
Lap RnY
5/27/04
281/261 day of surgery/ 240/ ??????
I got my date last week, it's July 22, I am greatly looking forward to it. We
do have an nice group here, but I have certainly learned allot from lurking, and
adding a bit now and then. I see the surgeon this week. They have been doing
the surgery here about a year, and have over 80 "graduates" My husband is very
supportive of me having the surgery and quite willing to forgo eating the type
of meals we usually have. Actually, most will probably be fine once I get on
real food, but my amounts will have to be curtailed. He also realizes that if I
can't eat it I wont cook it, so pickins will be slim for a while. I really
haven't told many of my family, only my husband and daughter and some real
friends, they all are excited for me. Like everyone, I've been through
countless diets, and have lost a lot of weight over the years. Of course I
gained it all back, and that is my biggest worry re the sugary. I've approached
it as having to give up food, like I gave up smoking years ago, and it took
quite a few months to decide to do this. The group has been very instrumental
in my decision.
Karen
Stevens Point, WI
Surgeon - Dr Reising
date, July 22.
278# goal?
I doo not think they make any special tongs for this but i have heard of
using regular tongs for the kitchen, like the ones you pick up rolls off a
platter with, the kind with the longer handle and you can grasp the tissue or
wet
wipes and reach to wipe yourself that way. I have also heard of people wrapping
tissue around a wooden cooking spoon and using that. I brought one to the
hospital but did not need it, thank God.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
Age- 41
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 8 years),
Madison, daughter, 5 years and
Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)
Gastric Bypass Surgery-
October 18th 2002
Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)
goal 170 after baby :)
It's a BOY!!!!!
Emerson Roger
my doctor told about a medical aid that i could use to help me clean
myself after i go to the restroom, he called it tongs (wet)... does
anyone have any idea what these are and where they can be purchased
at??
amy
That is wonderful to hear. The best things happen when we don't look
for them. What an incident! Glad that your day was bright and the
shopping was easy and amazing. Can't wait to join you in the
shopping scenario.
Bethany
Thank you Lynda for your encouragement. I have been very selfish and
emotional lately. I think it is from surgery but I am not sure. I
overreacted the other day and I do apologize to everyone. I now
understand from your explanation the feeling that I should think of
from the minute I press the post button. Now I can reflect and
really understand that the way I feel for others is the same as how
you feel for me. Thank you again!
Bethany
I had mine open and it took about 1 1/2 hours with no complications.
"Cathy C." <Nocarbsplease@...
which procedure you had i.e., RNY
either open or lap.
Thanks,
Cathy
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It took my dr. 2.5 hr without complications
Wendy
Hi Mike!!
Welcome my name is Scarlett and I''m algo having my surgery @ Kaiser In
harbor City on Sep 7, i do believe that kaiser has a support group.. ask for the
positive choice pograms Good Luck if i can help you with anything let me know ..
Scarlett
mine was open RNY and took about 2-1/2 hours. went in at 7:30 am and the dr
was talking to my family by 10. but also had a hernia repair and liver biospy
done so it might not have taken that long normally
laurette
309/290/265/???
St. Vincent Charity, Cleveland, Ohio
I had mine Lap
Pam