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mommychan’s Posts
Topic: RE: Post-Op Support Group Meeting Thursday?
Wow...there was a walk last weekend? Never heard thing one about it. Go figure!
Topic: RE: LR Support Group?
Yep, it's tonight! Hope I'll see ya' there skinny-minnie!!! 
My head is pounding today (probably allergies) but I'm planning to go.
My head is pounding today (probably allergies) but I'm planning to go. Topic: RE: homecoming help
I voted! Katie is beautiful, and if she's got her momma's personality then she must be beautiful in the inside as well. Best of luck to her!!!
Topic: RE: Jeans.... Can't hurt to ask!!
Awe geez...I wish I did but already passed mine along. Gotta agree with Susan though..try the consignment shops. Name Brand Second Hand off of Warden Road in Sherwood is one of my favorites, and you can get great clothes at amazing prices there, and they have plenty of women's sizes. Also, Elaine's Closet on Cantrell in Little Rock has a fantastic selection with lots of women's sizes. Then when you get to a 14-16 (which will be quicker than you can imagine!) try Poor Little Rich Girl off of Kavanaugh. I don't ever go to the mall anymore...I ADORE these stores!!!
Good Luck to you!!!
Topic: RE: Seeking Advice
Hey Ken!
Sure you can call me Mommy! My name is Lisa. Dr. Gibbs does gastric bypass, verical banded sleeve and lap band. As I said before, I was pretty sure I wanted to go with the lap band, but after attending the seminar and learning the pros/cons, success rates, etc. of each, I opted for the gastric bypass. Dr. Gibbs' entire staff was extremely helpful in working with my insurance company to obtain approval for the proceedure, and answering all ten million of my questions.
Both my daughter and I had surgery on December 3, 2008. It was EXTREMELY easy for both of us! Neither one of us had to take any pain medication after we left the hospital! In fact, I felt so wonderful that I ran around like the Energizer bunny for the first 3 days after I got home...then crashed from dehydration. I can't say that I wasn't warned though...I just didn't listen to my doctor! It's tough to get in all of your fluids and food servings the first few months because you aren't hungry at all and your little pouch fills up very quickly. This website was my lifeline because the people here are friendly and eager to help you with any questions or concerns. I also attend a support group meeting every month at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, where we share advice, experiences, etc. In fact, we have a meeting tomorrow night at 6! Check the message board for more info.
My daughter and I each lost 31 pounds the first month, and as of today, I've lost 125 and my daughter has lost 112. I'm actually under what my PCM says my normal weight should be, but it's strictly because my metabolism is still running full speed ahead. Dr. Gibbs said it generally returns to normal after a year or year and a half. I'm easily eating 1000 calories a day, but oddly enough, the more I eat...the more I lose. (the metabolism thing, I suppose)
Yes, we can now eat sweets, fast food, fatty food, etc., but any more than a bite is TOO MUCH! We've never experienced the "dumping syndrome", but when we overdo it we quickly become lethargic and will go to sleep at the drop of a hat. Do we still want to eat pizza and hamburgers? YES! But I can honestly tell you that after a year of eating so much less than we used to, chicken and vegetables are just as satisfying as all the bad stuff. We really don't even crave all the bad stuff anymore. If we're tempted then we take a small bite to enjoy the taste, and honest injun...we're satisfied.
Everyone's experience is different, so chat up everyone on this board or read their home pages to gain more perspective.
Hope we'll see you at the meeting tomorrow night!
Sure you can call me Mommy! My name is Lisa. Dr. Gibbs does gastric bypass, verical banded sleeve and lap band. As I said before, I was pretty sure I wanted to go with the lap band, but after attending the seminar and learning the pros/cons, success rates, etc. of each, I opted for the gastric bypass. Dr. Gibbs' entire staff was extremely helpful in working with my insurance company to obtain approval for the proceedure, and answering all ten million of my questions.
Both my daughter and I had surgery on December 3, 2008. It was EXTREMELY easy for both of us! Neither one of us had to take any pain medication after we left the hospital! In fact, I felt so wonderful that I ran around like the Energizer bunny for the first 3 days after I got home...then crashed from dehydration. I can't say that I wasn't warned though...I just didn't listen to my doctor! It's tough to get in all of your fluids and food servings the first few months because you aren't hungry at all and your little pouch fills up very quickly. This website was my lifeline because the people here are friendly and eager to help you with any questions or concerns. I also attend a support group meeting every month at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, where we share advice, experiences, etc. In fact, we have a meeting tomorrow night at 6! Check the message board for more info.
My daughter and I each lost 31 pounds the first month, and as of today, I've lost 125 and my daughter has lost 112. I'm actually under what my PCM says my normal weight should be, but it's strictly because my metabolism is still running full speed ahead. Dr. Gibbs said it generally returns to normal after a year or year and a half. I'm easily eating 1000 calories a day, but oddly enough, the more I eat...the more I lose. (the metabolism thing, I suppose)
Yes, we can now eat sweets, fast food, fatty food, etc., but any more than a bite is TOO MUCH! We've never experienced the "dumping syndrome", but when we overdo it we quickly become lethargic and will go to sleep at the drop of a hat. Do we still want to eat pizza and hamburgers? YES! But I can honestly tell you that after a year of eating so much less than we used to, chicken and vegetables are just as satisfying as all the bad stuff. We really don't even crave all the bad stuff anymore. If we're tempted then we take a small bite to enjoy the taste, and honest injun...we're satisfied.
Everyone's experience is different, so chat up everyone on this board or read their home pages to gain more perspective.
Hope we'll see you at the meeting tomorrow night!
Topic: RE: Seeking Advice
Please, please sign up for Dr. Gibbs' seminar in Little Rock! He throughly covers the lap-band , vs, and bypass proceedures, and discusses the pros and cons of each. I walked in having decided to have the band, but after learning about both I opted for the bypass. My husband attended his seminar last month and agreed that it was the most comprehensive comparison of the two. You can find Dr. Gibbs' website and sign up for the seminar at:
http://www.surgicalclinicarkansas.com/
Best of luck to you, whichever one you decide. Go for it! WLS canged my LIFE!!!
http://www.surgicalclinicarkansas.com/
Best of luck to you, whichever one you decide. Go for it! WLS canged my LIFE!!!
Topic: RE: Support Group---Next Thursday!
Hope to be there...co-worker out sick so it kinda depends on what time I can get out of the office tomorrow. I surely don't want to be square! I mean, I lived the past 20 years as a circle and am most pleased to be kinda rectangular these days!
Love Ya' Chief!!!
Love Ya' Chief!!!
Topic: RE: Western Meal In One recipe (from Wendy #1's Mom)
Everyone loved this dish and she let me copy it from her recipe book...Victoria's Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients. Wendy's Mom's sister gave her this book and I haven't looked for it yet, but the back cover had the following information:
VicDan/publishers
www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen/index.html
VBowen1067@aol.com
There were lots of good recipes in there so I'm going to try to find a copy on the internet, or contact them by email.
WESTERN MEAL IN ONE
1 pound of extra lean ground beef
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of chili powder
16 ounce can of kidney beans (drained)
2 1/2 cups of canned tomatoes (diced with juice)
3/4 cup of instant rice (uncooked)
3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Brown the beef and garlic. Add onion and pepper, and coo****il they're tender. Drain, then combine all ingredients (except the cheese) into one dish. Bake covered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
VicDan/publishers
www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen/index.html
VBowen1067@aol.com
There were lots of good recipes in there so I'm going to try to find a copy on the internet, or contact them by email.
WESTERN MEAL IN ONE
1 pound of extra lean ground beef
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of chili powder
16 ounce can of kidney beans (drained)
2 1/2 cups of canned tomatoes (diced with juice)
3/4 cup of instant rice (uncooked)
3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Brown the beef and garlic. Add onion and pepper, and coo****il they're tender. Drain, then combine all ingredients (except the cheese) into one dish. Bake covered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
Topic: RE: Thursday's Holiday Party Meeting!!!!
Susan is there a website where I can look at your products again?
Topic: RE: Thursday's Holiday Party Meeting!!!!
I'll bring the recipe!
BTW...how is St. Bella doing over at Glo? A friend and I went in a couple of weeks ago and were really looking at everything. I wanted to ask a couple of questions about it, but of course Tessa wasn't there and no one (including Lindsey, who was doing nothing at the time) offered to come over and talk to us about it. I want some "It's Like Buttah", but I will NOT buy it from Glo! More on that later...
BTW...how is St. Bella doing over at Glo? A friend and I went in a couple of weeks ago and were really looking at everything. I wanted to ask a couple of questions about it, but of course Tessa wasn't there and no one (including Lindsey, who was doing nothing at the time) offered to come over and talk to us about it. I want some "It's Like Buttah", but I will NOT buy it from Glo! More on that later...
Topic: RE: 3 days post-op PS pics - l@@k @ own risk
I have an appointment with Dr, Moffett tomorrow, and it looks like you had the same proceedures that I'm wanting to get! I want to hear ALL about it! Who is your PS?
Topic: RE: Thursday's Holiday Party Meeting!!!!
I think I'm bringing broccoli & cheese bread pudding, but the jury's still out on that one. I'm with you Susan...it's not all about the desserts...although, those are a big plus!
Topic: RE: SUPPORT GROUP MEETING--OCT 15 GUEST SPEAKER
I'm actually using her product so I'll try to be there, but not sure if Mal and I will be able to make it this month...AGAIN! Our church is having a gigantic rummage sale this Saturday and my husband is in charge, so I've spent every available minute of the past few weeks packing, folding and pricing the donations. I'll miss seeing everyone....
PS...
GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT AMBOY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 7AM TO 3 PM
EAST MILITARY ROAD IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK
(OFF THE CAMP ROBINSON FRONT GATE)
Tons of clothes, shoes, housewares, electronics, books, etc. that I've priced CHEAP!!!!!!
PSS...I WILL get my pictures from the walk posted eventually...I PROMISE!!!
PS...
GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT AMBOY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 7AM TO 3 PM
EAST MILITARY ROAD IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK
(OFF THE CAMP ROBINSON FRONT GATE)
Tons of clothes, shoes, housewares, electronics, books, etc. that I've priced CHEAP!!!!!!
PSS...I WILL get my pictures from the walk posted eventually...I PROMISE!!!
Topic: RE: stores in North Little Rock...
Guuurrrrlll...you're talking to the shopping QUEEN!!! My new favorite place is a resale store called "Poor Little Rich Girl" and it's located off of Kavanaugh in The Heights. They carry high-end clothing that is in only excellent condition...most of the things I've bought have still had the store tags on them!!
Let me put it to you this way...last Saturday I bought a Wilson's Leather black leather coat, royal blue raincoat from Chico's, a warm-weather jacket from some hooty-who designer, a pair of Rock & Republic jeans, a pair of David Britton jeans, a pair of Abercrombie & Fitch jeans, a Donna Karan skirt, an Ann Taylor skirt, and an Ann Taylor wrap-style cardigan...ALL FOR UNDER $200!!! Vince was ready to choke me, but you gotta admit that you can't beat a deal like that!
Old Navy is having a great sale, and you can print store coupons online. Target has in some pretty cute things for fall, and it's located right across the street from Old Navy, out on Financial Center Parkway.
Don't even get me started...I'll talk your ear off about it tomorrow if you'll give me half the chance!
Let me put it to you this way...last Saturday I bought a Wilson's Leather black leather coat, royal blue raincoat from Chico's, a warm-weather jacket from some hooty-who designer, a pair of Rock & Republic jeans, a pair of David Britton jeans, a pair of Abercrombie & Fitch jeans, a Donna Karan skirt, an Ann Taylor skirt, and an Ann Taylor wrap-style cardigan...ALL FOR UNDER $200!!! Vince was ready to choke me, but you gotta admit that you can't beat a deal like that!
Old Navy is having a great sale, and you can print store coupons online. Target has in some pretty cute things for fall, and it's located right across the street from Old Navy, out on Financial Center Parkway.
Don't even get me started...I'll talk your ear off about it tomorrow if you'll give me half the chance!
Topic: RE: walkers!!!
I'll be there and I'm shooting for 8:00, but I'm always late...they don't call me, "The Late Lisa Woods" for nothing!
I'm 5'4 with shoulder-length curly red hair and a mouth that never stops running. I'm wearing black yoga pants and a grey & black shirt that I HOPE will cover my hiney! (And I typically wag around a Starbucks cup of coffee at all times.)
I'm bringing a camera and want to take lots of pics to post!
I'm 5'4 with shoulder-length curly red hair and a mouth that never stops running. I'm wearing black yoga pants and a grey & black shirt that I HOPE will cover my hiney! (And I typically wag around a Starbucks cup of coffee at all times.)
I'm bringing a camera and want to take lots of pics to post!
Topic: RE: what do I do????
No worries, sweet pea! That happened to me many, many times, and I found it was typically followed by my waking up one morning to have lost 6 pounds, then start dropping steadily for the next two weeks. WEIRD! Everyone told me to increase my protein intake during those periods and they were spot on because that usually kicked my metabolism back into gear.
You look amazing!!! I didn't recognize your avatar. YOU GO GIRL!!!
You look amazing!!! I didn't recognize your avatar. YOU GO GIRL!!!
Topic: RE: Calcium woes...help!
As usual, ya'll are wonderful!!! How in the world would anyone get through post-WLS without a support group like this?!?!
Please nobody hollar at me, but as I've said in meetings, I have a VERY tough time getting all of my "pills" down...so I don't take many at all. I take a Centrum multi-vitamin every morning and every evening, and I'll try spacing my citrucal petites out throughout the day. I get B-12 injections every other week, and haven't had my levels checked recently 'cause I haven't had time due to my work schedule. I love Vemma but have slacked off of it the past month due to the expense.
I eat LOTS of cheese and yogurt, so hopefully I'm getting a little more calcium from those sources. I'll add an iron supplement and try sneaking it down in the middle of the night with a sip of water.
Lord love you Susan, Wendy, and Wendy #2...and everyone else as well!!! I've learned so much from all of you that no amount of book-reading or internet searching could ever cover!
Please nobody hollar at me, but as I've said in meetings, I have a VERY tough time getting all of my "pills" down...so I don't take many at all. I take a Centrum multi-vitamin every morning and every evening, and I'll try spacing my citrucal petites out throughout the day. I get B-12 injections every other week, and haven't had my levels checked recently 'cause I haven't had time due to my work schedule. I love Vemma but have slacked off of it the past month due to the expense.
I eat LOTS of cheese and yogurt, so hopefully I'm getting a little more calcium from those sources. I'll add an iron supplement and try sneaking it down in the middle of the night with a sip of water.
Lord love you Susan, Wendy, and Wendy #2...and everyone else as well!!! I've learned so much from all of you that no amount of book-reading or internet searching could ever cover!
Topic: RE: Calcium woes...help!
My internet has been down since Monday afternoon so I'm just now catching up on all of your suggestions...THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Wendy #2 & Tiny Big Chief, ya'll were right. My calcium petites are only 400 each. Dingbat! But I did buy try one of the chewable s/f chocolate thingies last night and it didn't make me gag or get "stuck" like I feared, so I'll try those. Now...How many of THOSE little buggers should I we try to get down every day?!?!
Wendy #2 & Tiny Big Chief, ya'll were right. My calcium petites are only 400 each. Dingbat! But I did buy try one of the chewable s/f chocolate thingies last night and it didn't make me gag or get "stuck" like I feared, so I'll try those. Now...How many of THOSE little buggers should I we try to get down every day?!?!
Topic: RE: Calcium woes...help!
I think each of my petites is 600 mg. I take B-12 shots every other week and I'm fairly anal retentive about getting in my protein, but maybe I need to add some protein powder to something as well.
Thanks Wonder-Wendy!!! (superwoman of fitness)
Thanks Wonder-Wendy!!! (superwoman of fitness)
Topic: RE: Calcium woes...help!
Hi everyone! OK...I've been listening at the support group meetings and trying to be vigilant about my calcium intake. I bought some of the Citrucal Petites (which are STILL about the size of horse pills) and I take two in the morning and two at night. However, I've noticed that since I started taking them I've been SO lethargic and wiped out!!! Does anyone else have this problem?
The same thing happened when I tried to take zinc (for hair loss) and I just had to stop taking them. I don't know what to do. Any ideas? Am I taking too much? Should I try a different brand? Help! I'm practically narcoleptic here!
The same thing happened when I tried to take zinc (for hair loss) and I just had to stop taking them. I don't know what to do. Any ideas? Am I taking too much? Should I try a different brand? Help! I'm practically narcoleptic here!
Topic: RE: Next support group meeting----Clothing Exchange!!
I didded it, Tiny Big Chief!
I'm glad that you didn't think I was trying to be clothes-nazi or anything. Just thought I'd try and pre-empt any of those clothing-exchange horrors we've heard from others!
Love you much!
Topic: RE: GUIDELINES FOR THURSDAY'S CLOTING EXCHANGE
SOME GUIDELINES FOR THURSDAY NIGHT'S CLOTHING EXCHANGE:
1. No underwear, please
2. Limit what you bring to 10 or less items. (initially anyway, and we'll see how it goes)
3. Bring only "season appropriate" items.
4. All items should be clean! Not necessarily dry-cleaned or pressed mind you, but nothing that's been wadded up in the bottom of your dirty-clothes hamper for months.
5. Don't bring anything you would be embarrassed to have worn to the meeting yourself. (I'm all about some casual clothing folks, but pants with holes worn in the butt or t-shirts covered in grease stains? NOT.
I'm just sayin'!...)
6. No hangars, please. Nicely folded is perfect.
If you don't want to take home your "leftovers" at the end of the night, I'll be glad to take them to ARC and/or Goodwill Friday morning.
We're a super-friendly group of people so I don't forsee any big ole' catfights over particular clothing items, but consider yourself warned that if it DOES get ugly, I'll videotape and post it on U-TUBE in a heartbeat!!! Wouldn't that be a hoot? Our surgeons would disown/disacknowledge us, ha ha! (I tend to be able to find humor in just about evrything... )
1. No underwear, please
2. Limit what you bring to 10 or less items. (initially anyway, and we'll see how it goes)
3. Bring only "season appropriate" items.
4. All items should be clean! Not necessarily dry-cleaned or pressed mind you, but nothing that's been wadded up in the bottom of your dirty-clothes hamper for months.
5. Don't bring anything you would be embarrassed to have worn to the meeting yourself. (I'm all about some casual clothing folks, but pants with holes worn in the butt or t-shirts covered in grease stains? NOT.
I'm just sayin'!...)
6. No hangars, please. Nicely folded is perfect.
If you don't want to take home your "leftovers" at the end of the night, I'll be glad to take them to ARC and/or Goodwill Friday morning.
We're a super-friendly group of people so I don't forsee any big ole' catfights over particular clothing items, but consider yourself warned that if it DOES get ugly, I'll videotape and post it on U-TUBE in a heartbeat!!! Wouldn't that be a hoot? Our surgeons would disown/disacknowledge us, ha ha! (I tend to be able to find humor in just about evrything... )
Topic: RE: Next support group meeting----Clothing Exchange!!
Susan, I will "handle" all the leftovers, as promised. I've been meaning to post something way before now, but you know what an airhead I am!
SOME GUIDELINES FOR CLOTHING EXCHANGE:
1. No underwear, please
2. Limit what you bring to 10 or less items. (initially anyway, and we'll see how it goes)
3. Bring only "season appropriate" items.
4. All items should be clean! Not necessarily dry-cleaned or pressed mind you, but nothing that's been wadded up in the bottom of your dirty-clothes hamper for months.
5. Don't bring anything you would be embarrassed to have worn to the meeting yourself. (I'm all about some casual clothing folks, but pants with holes worn in the butt or t-shirts covered in grease stains? NOT.
I'm just sayin'!...)
6. No hangars, please. Nicely folded is perfect.
If you don't want to take home your "leftovers" at the end of the night, I'll be glad to take them to ARC and/or Goodwill Friday morning.
We're a super-friendly group of people so I don't forsee any big ole' catfights over particular clothing items, but consider yourself warned that if it DOES get ugly, I'll videotape and post it on U-TUBE in a heartbeat!!! Wouldn't that be a hoot? Our surgeons would disown/disacknowledge us, ha ha! (I tend to be able to find humor in just about evrything... )
Topic: RE: SUPPORT GROUP MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT!!!
Mal and I are planning to be there, but you can talk about me anyway...I'll just put my fingers in my ears and hum! 
Maybe we can talk about a planning a clothing exchange meeting for sometime this summer? Set rules and all that good stuff?
Maybe we can talk about a planning a clothing exchange meeting for sometime this summer? Set rules and all that good stuff?
Topic: RE: 'Bux GTG next week - anybody?
Hey Kat!
I'm in Windsor Valley...off of North Hills. Where are you?
I'm in Windsor Valley...off of North Hills. Where are you?
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