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frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago
So I had my surgery November 12, 2015 and I feel like I'm doing pretty good. However, no matter how I prepare it I cannot eat poultry. Ground, baked, grilled, slow cooker....white meat, dark meat..it really does not matter. I can eat 1 or 2 bites, c
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
So.....I'm about 7 weeks out from my surgery and feeling great. I'm getting ready to go on a business trip to Florida for the next week and I'm one of those people that make a list for everything. I'm packing and checking things off my list when my bo
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Hi everybody! I have my 6 week check up tomorrow and I had to fly to Anchorage because that's where my surgeon is.......and I did NOT have to have a seat belt extension on the plane!!!!!!
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hi eveyone. I had my surgery Thursday and I feel like I'm doing ok. I've been walking and sipping protein. I haven't had any issues with pain thank goodness! I am ready for my surgeon to release me so I can go home
frhoffard wrote Day 1 Post-Op 8 years, 6 months ago
Well my surgery yesterday went well, it did take me awhile to wake up from the anesthesia. I was up walking laps at midnight. I'm sore but not hurting and I only needed 2 doses of the iv pain med...
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frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello all! I've not posted on this forum but had a question I thought you all may be able to give me some input on.
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello all! My surgery is scheduled for this week on Thursday and I'm going over the paperwork yet again. The Post-op diet that my surgeons office gave me seems to b
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frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
I got my surgery date, November 12! So excited and ready to get this party started
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Good afternoon everyone. So my question is.......After the surgery, would I still be able to use my Vitamix to make protein smoothies. I use fresh fruit, spinach or power greens mix from Costco, Protein powder, carrots or celery and ice. I'm worried
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
I just left my primary care Dr's office for my medical clearance appointment. She got the paperwork from my surgeon this morning and worked me into her schedule this afternoon! So now I'm just waiting on the surgeons office to send off for my insuran
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Well I'm finally going to have my psych eval tomorrow. It's the last pre-op requirement that I have; I'm so ready to join everyone on the loser's bench! Does anyone know how long it should take the PSY to get the results to my surgeon? As soon as th
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi everyone,
I live in Juneau and have to go to Anchorage to see a surg
frhoffard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Hello everyone! I'm new here and this is my first post so please be patient with me. I have my 1st consultation appointment with Dr. Todd in Anchorage, AK 8-12-15 and have been doing some research before I go. I live in Juneau and can't have WLS here