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    Rachel F.
    GA
    Member Since: 09/05/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Lap Band in Peru
    Does anyone know anything about getting the Lap Band surgery in Peru? I have family there and was wondering how much it costs to get it done there and if anyone has gotten in done by a doctor in Peru or knows someone who has? Please let me know. Thanks!
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    leechetta
    Other (06/14/01)
    Member Since: 08/10/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: body contouring gone wrong
    You can view bad pictures and think many times before having this done.
    Leech
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    Sash35
    Member Since: 11/20/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Free Recipes
    Hi,

    I haven't had a chance to look at the site in detail but it seems to be a great place. I just started really getting into cooking about about a month ago. Eating healthy but tasting great is what I strive for. Thank you for sharing!!

    Sasha 
    Never give up!!

    Sasha
        
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: New!!
     Que bueno saber que has bajado 20 libras en tres semanas, sigue asi adelante. Yo ago lo mismo que estas haciendo tu. Trato de seguir mi dieta pero al estilo caribeno y no usando las grasas y tratando de comer las cosas que sean light or fat free y me a dado resultado ya e bajado 27 libras en solo un mes....estoy feliz por eso.....anciosa claro por ver cuanto puedo bajar y agradeciendo la ayuda de todas ustedes y sus comentarios.....al fin hay un Forum para personas caribenas como nosotrras...suerte...y sabes que puedes contar con migo cuidate...
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: New!!
       Hello.. I'm a month  post OP and I lost  27 pounds. I'M in the third stage, I make  my soups like Puerto Rico style, without adding to them to the fats and treatment to replace everything by fat free or light, I only  eat 3/4 cup three meals and two snack...
      How you are after a year and how many pounds you lost...I'm concern about how many pounds you need to loos to be on track...you have any idea..
       I never prepare my food like pure, I just take small bite and  don't have any problem at all..I do some exercise 30 minute in my stationary bike, that it...
       Please give me some advice ....es bueno compartir con otras personas sus experiencias, para asi aprender de ellas....tienes una nueva amiga con quien puedes contar e intercambiar opiniones...mil gracias for Reply.....
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    Cira S.
    Charles Town , WV
    Member Since: 12/10/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Hi there
    Let me tell you something of course you find Puerto Ricans everywhere. Ja jajaja!

    I was born in NY but moved down to Maryland in 1998 then to the Eastern panhandle of WV not far from Maryland just last year. 

    Congratulations on your wonderful weightloss in 3 weeks. That is Fantastic! 

    As for me I am a mother of 6 children.  3 adults and three small ones.  I have 4 grand children which I am blessed with.

    I had my RNY in 3-06-07 and I have lost since pre-op a total of 111 pounds.  You can chek out my profile and read my blog since the beginning.  A lot happened and God has blessed me with my last child.  I became pregnant 3 months after having surgery which is not adviced. But it happened, eveyrthing went fine and I have a wonderful 21 month old baby girl.  You can see pics on my profile.

    I want to wish you all the best in your journey and if there is anything I can help you with please do not hesitate to contact me.  I frequent the Marland forum often so you can find me there too.

    Take care,
    Cira

    I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
    Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

    Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
    100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

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    MsReyes
    kissimmee, FL
    Member Since: 11/30/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: New!!
    thanks guys!!

    well everything with my surgery has been going well so far... ive lost 20lb in my first 3 wks!! which i am a little excited about lol. I am currently staying in the dominican republic for the first 6 months after my surgery.. reason being I can follow up with my doctor and also to be close to my father.

    well... i havent really been following recipes, now that i started eating "real foods" Ive just been modifying it. for example.. I have my chicken cook with sofrito and adobo I just ask them to limit the salt and not to use oil. The chicken soups and sancochos are the best!!  lol even if i dont get to eat the meats yet. and I do take the beans they make at home and just stick them in the blender.. como una crema de habichuelas.. i am still in an early phase so i dont have much options but eggs, chicken, and veggies.. for me leaving the rice hasnt been that hard. i think i am adapting well to eating healthier foods.. Ive learned within this process that the stomach doesnt distinguish taste(lol) the mouth does.. so regardless if you put a piece of fried chicken or baked... the stomach feels the same : full!. lol point is as soon as i start eating ill get you some yummy recipes!
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    LIZCHAVARRO
    Member Since: 06/19/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: New!!
    hey, hey, hey!!1
     Orlando in the house!! Welcome.. I am one year out and do not regret my decision..I am cuban, but girl I am more PR/dominican because i ws born and raised in Brooklyn!! 

    I just want to let you know if you need anything, advise or help.. just holler...

    I am looking for weight loss surgery recipes including  "our type" of foods.. I might try to start a form page with recipes with carribean food.. whenever i post asking for latina food they send me mexican.. there are some mexican foods i like but i am looking foods that we are used to but modified for our new lifestyle of eating..

    girl stay encouraged!!
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Just joined Having Surgery 23 july 09
    Thanks for share you experince with us. I'm Puerto rican Living in McKinney, TX. I have my on 11/10/2009 in 3 weeks I lost 22 pounds.....when you start eating regular Puerto Rican food?  I know when you eat just un poquito you filling full right or way...but what is un poquito for you...when I eating like 3/4 cup I'm full how about you
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Hi there
    Is Puerto Rican every where...jajjaja...I'm Puerto rican living now in McKinney, Tx....I have my RNY on 11/10/2009 in 3 weeks a lost 22 pound...tel me more about you
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Boriqua in the house..
    Bienvenida al Club..jajaj...yo me hice la mia en 11/10/2009 y en tres semana habia bajado 22 libras y tu cuentame de ti como te a hido
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Boriqua in the house..
    que bueno que estas contenta con la desicion que tomastes, yo me hice la mia en 11/10/2009 y en tres semanas e perdido 22 libras que tu crees eso esta en el average o debo haber bajado mas...se que cada persona es diferente
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: latin food recipes needed
       Hola soy Puertoriquena y resido en McKinney, TX...me hice la RNY on 11/10/2009.. Tengo una amiga que se hizo la misma cirujia en PR y tiene la dieta al estilo de Puerto Rico, en cuanto me llegue la compartire con ustedes...cualquier cosa te puedes comunicar con migo cuando quiera...para eso estamos para ayudarnos...suerte amiga
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: New!!
       Hi, welcome to the forum...I'm Puerto Rican. I living in New York for 18 years and now I'm in McKinney, TX since 2005 and I love it.
       I have my RNY on 11/10/2009...everything until now look good. I lost the first two weeks 17 pounds and the week after I lost 5 more ..Total 22...
       I'm in the third phase diet...and I don't have any problem at all.
       Tell me more about you...you can contact me anytime...


     
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    MsReyes
    kissimmee, FL
    Member Since: 11/30/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: New!!
    after searching many forums... i think I finally found one that i sort of can relate to!

    bueno, un poco de mi...

    I am a 23 yr old Dominican who just had a VSG(11/11/09)... I am here to make new friends and find people i can relate to and that are going through a weight loss process because my house is full of gente flaca!! lol!!
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    ObesityHelp Staff
    Irvine, CA
    Member Since: 03/31/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Mega Holiday Perks!


    Mega Holiday Perks!

    Each month we work with generous sponsors to bring 3 lucky OH newsletter subscribers a perk giveaway.  A BIG thank you to all of our 2009 sponsors! Here is what was a part of our past perks:  Celebrate Vitamins, Bariatric Advantage Vitamins, Chef Dave’s Cookbook, achievONE®, CLICK Espresso Protein Drink, Dr. Garth Davis’ Book, Chike, and Just The Cheese.

    But we’re not done yet…To finish the year out, OH went holiday shopping!

    For December, we have a special MEGA holiday perk line-up for OH Newsletter subscribers. 

    So far we have…

    1 - Nintendo Wii Game Console + Wii Fit board & Game

    3 - 10mp Kodak Easy Share Digital Cameras

    2 - Apple iPod Nanos

    2 - Tanita Scales PLUS Body Fat and Body Water Monitor

    3 - MIO Heart Rate Monitor Watches

    5 - Emsa Perfect Measuring Beakers


    To be eligible for the holiday perks giveaway please make sure you are subscribed to the OH newsletter by December 9th. Winners will be selected at random from the OH newsletter subscribers list. Winners will be announced in the December issue.


    Don’t forget to spread the holiday cheer and let others know!  
    Happy Holidays

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    LIZCHAVARRO
    Member Since: 06/19/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: latin food recipes needed
    Hey, I know there are some Cubans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans and Colombians out there that had Weight loss surgery.. could you please share some of your recipes with me?  I am so sick of eating bland food and want to incorporate food with "sabor" into my diet!!

    you could also email me...lizchavarro@gmail.com
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Nov10, 2009 Gastric bypass
    I need some recipe from Puerto Rico for my diet...if you can help me let me know....I have the Gastric bypass on Nov. 10, 2009 I fill grate....I still fill pain in my left side but I can work with that..If you have this surgery please tell me more about it...sometime I'm confused...
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Hola.
    Igualmente...que la pases bonito....Yo aunque lejos de mi bella isla Puerto Rico. Tratandola de pasar bien aqui en McKinney Tx...suerte
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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: nesecito perder 12 libras en 3 semanas ayuda como le ago?
    Puedes tratar lo que yo hice y me resulto , perdi 12 libras en una semana. Cada persona es diferente si quieres tratalo haber que pasa:
    7:30 Cafe con Leche 1% y splenda 1/2 tz
    8:00 agua 4 oz.
    8:30 Cereal caliente 1/2 taza endulzada con splenda ( Avena o Farina)
    9:00 Isopure Proteina liquida  4 oz. (savor a Uva)
    9:30 agua 4 oz.
    10:00 Isopure Proteina Liquida 4 Oz
    10:30 agua 4 oz.
    11:00 isopure proteina liquida 4 oz.
    11:30 SOPA DE POLLO baja en grasa 1/2 tz. ( Puerto Rican Style)
    12:00 agua 4 Oz
    12:30 Isopure Proteina liquida 4 oz.
    1:00 agua 4 oz.
    1:30 isopure Proteina liquida 4 oz.
    2:00 Agua 4 oz.
    2:30 Cafe con leche 1 % y splenda 1/2 tz.
    3:00 Activa Yogurt light 1/2 tz
    3:30 Agua 4 oz.
    4:00 Isopure proteina liquida 4 oz
    4:30 agua 4 oz.
    5:00 agua 4 oz.
    5:30 Sopa de carne de res 1/2 tz
    6:00 agua 4 oz
    6:00 Agua 4 oz
    7:00 cafe con leche 1 % y splenda 1/2 tz
    7:30 agua 4 oz
    8:00 Activa yogurt light 1/2 tz
    8:30 agua 4 oz.
    9:00 agua 4 oz
    Yo hize esto por una semana y baje 12 libras...te deseo suerte y me dejas saber si te funciono a ti....

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    soljeanpierre
    McKinney, TX
    Member Since: 06/20/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: SOPA?
       Yes you can do it...I'm post-op 15 days...I I don't like the Chicken broth, but when you make the Puerto Rican Chicken sou****o Delicious....after 9 days I start eating chicken soup and seafood gumbo with out the fat and I fill grate... I lose 12 pound the first week and Today i have my second appointment, let see what happened...Good luck...by the way I'm Puerto Rican living in McKinney TX
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    ObesityHelp Staff
    Irvine, CA
    Member Since: 03/31/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Health Tracker Updates In Time For The Holidays - Profile Integration and Workouts

    Today we released a couple of major updates to Health Tracker just in time for the holidays (as we continue on the path to Health Tracker world domination :). These updates include, 1) Profile display of Health Tracker - If you choose to, you are now able to display/share your Health Tracker within your personal profile. This can be kept completely private, it can be shared with only your friends or with the entire ObesityHelp community. 2) My Workouts - You are now able to build and store custom workouts that can be used over and over again. My Workouts will allow you to log multiple exercise/activity items at one time so you don't have to search for individual exercises each time you want to log your activity or exercise session.

    Profile Display of Health Tracker .

    The profile display of Health Tracker includes Body, Food Log, Exercise Log and the Macronutrient Report. As mentioned above, this can be kept entirely private or you can choose to share your Health Tracker information with friends, family, your bariatric surgeon or other clinicians.

    In order to see the profile view of Health Tracker, when viewing your profile or another member's profile, look for the Health Tracker link to the right of the avatar. If there is no Health Tracker link, the profile view of Health Tracker has been set to private.


     

    The privacy settings for Health Tracker can be found in the "Settings" section of My OH. To access your Health Tracker setting click My OH at the top of any page on ObesityHelp, select "Settings" on the left, click the Health Tracker tab and choose the "Sharing" option. Or, just click here to access your Health Tracker Sharing options :)

    Workouts

    My Workouts makes it quick and easy to log routine exercise and activity. For those who perform similar exercises on a regular basis, with My Workouts you can create a workout consisting of a series of exercises you often perform and instead logging each exercise indivivudally, My Workouts allows to log a single item (a workout) that contains all of the exericses you have performed. Build it once and log it any number of times.

    Under My Workouts you will see a list of workouts that you have created and saved. You can log workouts directly from My Workouts by selecting "I did this", choose the day and click "Save"

    You can also search for workouts you have created directly from your Exercise Log.

    Create your first workout now!

    One other addition

    For your convenience, in this release we have also made some changes to the account deactivation process. In case you ever have the need to deactivate your ObesityHelp account, you can access this function by clicking My OH at the top of any page on ObesityHelp, select "Settings" on the left, and under the "General" tab select "Manage". Instructions for deactivating your account can be found there.

    Have a great Thanksgiving and look for more updates soon!

    If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this release, please post them in this thread on the Main Message Board.


    If you need assistance on the website please contact us.  help@obesityhelp.com

    ObesityHelp has a blog  Click here

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    ObesityHelp Staff
    Irvine, CA
    Member Since: 03/31/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Health Tracker Update: Meals and Reports

    Last week we released two major updates. First was the public release of OH Groups where any ObesityHelp member can now create their own Group. Second was the addition of Activity Tracking to Health Tracker, which provides a robust and easy to use tool to track and monitor your exercise and activity. Today we have added My Meals and an Activity vs. Weight Loss Report to Health Tracker. 

    My Meals

    My Meals allows you to group and store multiple food and beverage items as a custom meal that can be used over and over again. If you have meals that you eat on a regular basis, you will no longer need to log each food item individually. 

    To access My Meals, go to your Health Tracker in My OH and click on the Nutrition tab. You will see My Meals listed under Nutrition.
    Creating a new meal works similar to your Food Log. You can search for food items on the right and add the foods to the meal on the left. A Calorie Breakdown chart and Nutrient Summary Label are also available for each meal.

    Once a meal is created you can add that meal to your Food Log from My Meals by clicking "i had this" or you can search for the meal from your Food Log.
    When searching for a meal to add to your Food Log, all meals will be returned when "My Foods" is selected in search. So, to "drill down" on meals that you have created, select to only show "My Foods." When a new meal is created it may require up to 30 minutes for that meal to be indexed and become searchable.

    Activity vs. Weight Loss Report

    Adding to the Macronutrient and Export Reports previously available, there is now an Activity vs. Weight Loss Report. This report will allow to compare Average Time in Activity vs Weight over time, providing you with further insight into what impact physical activity as on weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In Health Tracker, click Reports and then select Activity vs. Weight Loss.

    We hope these additions to Health Track reduce the time required to log your daily food intake and makes it easier to view how physical activity impacts your weight.  

    Create your first meal now!

    If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this release, please post them on the Main Message Board.

    If you need assistance on the website please contact us.  help@obesityhelp.com

    ObesityHelp has a blog  Click here

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    ObesityHelp Staff
    Irvine, CA
    Member Since: 03/31/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Groups & Activity

    The last several months have been fairly busy ones here at OH and we are really excited
    about this upcoming release. First, long overdue is the public release of OH Groups. You
    will now be able to start and  manage your own public groups. Second, is a major update
    to Health Tracker....Activity! We are planning to release these new features on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2009.

    OH Groups

    Getting to OH Groups is easy. Just click on the Groups tab at the top of any page on ObesityHelp. OH Groups allows you to start and manage your own groups, you can find groups that suit your interests and find support groups in your area.
    If you are looking for an OH Group that focuses on a specific topic, you can browse groups by category.

     

    Activity

    To get to your Activity Tracker, click “My OH” at the top of any page on ObesityHelp, select “Health Tracker” on the left and then click the “Activity” tab.

    Understanding your total daily caloric expenditure requires more than just knowing how many calories you burned on the treadmill. In your Health Tracker settings area you are now able to estimate the caloric expenditure of your resting metabolic rate (RMR) and lifestyle. These estimates are integrated and displayed with the caloric expenditure of the activities you have logged.
    Your exercise log allows you to search for and add strength training exercises, cardiovascular exercises and general activities to your daily log. Caloric expenditure is auto calculated for a number of activities already included in our database of exercises. Pie charts display details about caloric expenditure and time for each type of activity.
    Sets can be added and subtracted from strength training exercises. Reps and weight used can be entered for each set.
    A number of details can be tracked for cardiovascular exercises and general activities. Some of these variables include, time, distance, calories burned, average heart rate, average power, altitude gained and average grade.
    If you can’t find the exercise or activity you have participated in, you can also add your own custom exercises.
    Other updates include the ability to create list of your favorite exercises, reports have been updated to include a number of activity items, the nutrition search has been enhanced and we have managed to slip in a sweet macronutrient report under the “Reports” tab.

    If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the features in this release, please submit those here.

    If your are new to ObesityHelp or have not used ObesityHelp's Health Tracker before, you can learn about the first release here and the second release here.

    Need help using Health Tracker? Click here for help.

    Enjoy!

    If you need assistance on the website please contact us.  help@obesityhelp.com

    ObesityHelp has a blog  Click here

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    Ninie
    Santa Maria, CA
    Member Since: 07/31/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: SOPA?
    go for it mama... I remember being in my liquid diet stage right after my surgery and my mom made caldo de res. I had the broth and I swear it tasted like the best thing I had ever ate. I make caldo once in a while and freeze the broth for later days.
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    Maria C.
    Douglasville, GA
    Member Since: 09/08/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Boriqua in the house..
    Hi Ivette,
    I had RNY on January, it's the best thing I have ever done for myself!  You won't regret it! 
    Pernil is one of my comfort foods!


    Post-Op Weight Loss
    Begining weight 325
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    shepkatt
    Coronado, CA
    Member Since: 09/04/03
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: BariatricTV Episode 44 - Need some motivation??

    In episode 44 we send out a shout for more freaks! We take a look at the total body lift in our ongoing series on reconstructive surgery. If you need a few things to motivate you to move yo ass, we gottem. And we wrap things up with a great iPod and iPhone app to help you track your caloric intake and exercise.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • This weeks “Freak of the Week” is…Hey…we need more freaks of the week!
    • We know you guys are watching, send in your photos and why you are a freak.
    • How about a reconstructive surgery ****tail? We are looking at body lifts.
    • Upper and lower body lifts are a combination of surgeries. Combined, you have a full body lift.
    • Recovery time from Body Lifts can be significant.
    • We offer up some advice on how to get motivated to move yo ass.
    • Suggestions range from journaling your reasons, enlisting a friend, to actually rewarding yourself financially for exercising.
    • We introduce you to a new apple app called “Lose it”.
    • A mobile calorie/exercise application similar to the daily plate
    • It’s free for the first six months of it release so go for it now.

    BariatricTV is a weekly show put together BY weight loss surgery patients FOR weight loss surgery patients.  It's fun and informative.  If you haven't come by to check us out yet -- what are you waiting for?


    http://www.bariatrictv.com
    ~lynnda

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    ivette Belaval
    Member Since: 08/30/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Boriqua in the house..
     I am having my bypass surgery on October 1--I am super excited!!
    Ivette M. Belaval
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    Cira S.
    Charles Town , WV
    Member Since: 12/10/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Just joined Having Surgery 23 july 09
    Hola Angelina,

    I just found my way here!!  Thanks to you nena!

    Welcome to the Loser's Bench!   I am so glad that you are doing great.

    Hugs,

    Cira

    I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
    Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

    Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
    100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

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    Cira S.
    Charles Town , WV
    Member Since: 12/10/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Hi there
    I am new to this forum but not new to Obesity help.  I was just told last week that we had a Puerto Rican forum wooo hoooo.

    Just stopping by to say Hola como estan todos?

    Have a wonderful day.

    Cira

    I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
    Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

    Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
    100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

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    Cira S.
    Charles Town , WV
    Member Since: 12/10/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: SOPA?
    Yes you can just don't have any noodles or anything you put in it just the broth.  I had my sopita de pollo and just drank the broth. It was so yummy.  I even added sofrito to it. 

    Enjoy!

    I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
    Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

    Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
    100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

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    bloomwhereyoureplan
    ted

    Alexandria, VA
    Member Since: 01/14/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Just joined Having Surgery 23 july 09
    Congratulations. I had my surgery on Jan27 and have lost 75 lbs so far. It is amazing. You don't have to worry abt food for awhile post surgery, I wasn't at all hungry for the first month or so. Then, when you do feel like eating, your protein drinks will really fill ypu up (I recommend Champion Whey Stacker; it mixes like juice and isn't grainy.) After a few months, you will start to be able to eat a little of things. I moved to PR July 2nd and I have been able to eat a little chucharones, mofongo, arroz con gandules, churasco, etc, but find that after a bite, I am pretty satsfied. I don't even order dinner, I just pick off my kid's plates and husbands and maybe eat 1/2 a house salad or something. Good luck. This week will suck (that's why we call it hell week), but I have no regrets and neither will you. Felicidades!
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    PRKN_LDY2
    Member Since: 07/21/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Just joined Having Surgery 23 july 09
     This so nice :0)

    I am reading all the blogs I found a home .............. I looking for a spanish Angel ........
    You are familiar with the diversity of our food and how we can incorporate some things from it and still get the Protein and LOSE the weight........
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    HHEHEA
    ALBANY, NY
    Member Since: 03/03/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: SOPA?
    hi guys
    Im 6 days out...dont like broth do u think i can make some sopa with water, adobo, sazon????

    Dee/Albany/Surgery Date July 16th
    HW..241.. SW...226...CW...176...1ST GOAL. ONDERLAND/DONE!!!.. 2ND GOAL.. 140

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    ga_ginger_10
    Roswell, GA
    Member Since: 12/30/02
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: OMG, THE MOST AMAZING THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!
    OMG, The most amazing thing happened to me the other day!!!!  Go to my blog to read about it!

    www.gingerrock.blogspot.com

    I know you guys will understand!!!!!

    Ginger
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    dalybenitez27
    Orlando, FL
    Member Since: 01/16/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: QUE COMEN?
    Hi!  Email me at dbenitez@thefreshairgroup.com

    I had lots of questions too so I know how you feel!  :)
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    LIZCHAVARRO
    Member Since: 06/19/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: QUE COMEN?
    Hi fellow orlando person..yes i do speak english...i hope we can communcate, there are alot of questions that i have and is nice to find someone else that is spanish to help out.. thank you again

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    dalybenitez27
    Orlando, FL
    Member Since: 01/16/08
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: QUE COMEN?
    Hola, yo vivo tambien en orlando, hablas ingles?  yo me hice la operacion hacen casi 4 anos atras, quizas te pueda ayudar.
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    nanadeb88
    Member Since: 06/10/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: SURGERY SUPPORT ANGELS NEEDED
    Hi-I am a surgery angel for a close friend who will soon be having WLS. I would like to get as much info as possible, to be able to best help her. I have 40 yrs. experience in the medical field and would love to support others as well.

    deb
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    shepkatt
    Coronado, CA
    Member Since: 09/04/03
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: BariatricTV Episode 32 - The Weight Loss Saboteur

    In this weeks episode we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Sirenscry
    • Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
    • We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
    • The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
    • The Underminer…whose negativity is always about.
    • The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
    • Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
    • We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
    • So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
    • You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
    • Avoid the last meal syndrome.
    • Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
    • We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com
    If you haven'****ched BariatricTV yet - what are you waiting for?  Lots of fun and good information!

    http://www.bariatrictv.com
    ~lynnda

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    labebita
    Member Since: 05/08/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Dueodenal Switch
    I am not currently liveing in PR tell him to ask the operator for the Name on the bariatric program they have in Hospital Menonita in Cayey PR I meet someone with only medicaid and they are covering the surgery on June I was back in Feb but he was a Smoker and the doctor cancel on him He said is a female doctor and the she is great and sincere please reply if he cant find it this is about two hour travel time from Arecibo I can find more info If you run into problem getting the info you need
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    labebita
    Member Since: 05/08/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: recetas
    Acabo de someterme a un Bypass Gastrico el dia 18 de Mayo de 2009 estoy buscando recetas para mi nuevo viaje agradezco las sugerencias y gracias
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    Renfairewench
    Member Since: 03/13/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Dueodenal Switch
    I have a male friend who lives in Puerto Rico and weighs about 380. He has finally decided to look into having WLS. Because of his high BMI and a better excess weight loss expectation I suggested to him to have a Dueodenal Switch rather than a Distal RNY.

    His insurance is Medicad and Medicare.

    Can anyone give me the name or names of some surgeons in PR who perform the DS surgery?  If there are none who do the DS can you recommend any RNY surgeons in PR and also their location. He lives just outside of Aricebo and I believe would be OK with going to San Juan, however, it's more important that the surgeon be competent, skilled than in close proximity.

    Thank you, 
        Maddie
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    luijess
    fall river, MA
    Member Since: 02/05/09
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: nesecito perder 12 libras en 3 semanas ayuda como le ago?
    porfavor ayudenmen que puedo hacer para perder esas libritas demas?eh estado asiendo ejerscisios todos los dias y estoy tomando el suplemento de slim fast mas mis ensaladitas en las tardes y tomo muchaaaa agua pero tienen mas ides que darme?por favor!!!
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    ObesityHelp Staff
    Irvine, CA
    Member Since: 03/31/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Maintenance Scheduled for Thursday, March 26th

    Due to scheduled maintenance, all of our web services will be unavailable on Thursday, March 26th starting at 11:59PM PDT lasting for approximately one hour. We apologize for any inconvenience.


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    shepkatt
    Coronado, CA
    Member Since: 09/04/03
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: BariatricTV Episode 19 - My surgery is better then your surgery

    In Episode 19, we have a brand new contest for you, “I’ll have the support please and hold the flaming,” and a great site for you Bandsters.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    * We have a new contest with our new sponsor
    * We want your questions and you may just get some free stuff.
    * Questions due by Midnight on March 20th..
    * Reality is that sometimes forum support…can be a bit like a soap opera.
    * Flaming on a support board….let’s not.
    * We highlight a site for lap bandsters.

    Come join the fun!!

    http://www.bariatrictv.com
     

    ~lynnda

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    Mariah
    Richmond, IN
    Member Since: 04/16/06
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: Free Recipes
    http://www.bakespace.com/loginjoin/invite/8491

     This is my favorite site for Healthy Recipes

    http://www.bakespace.com/loginjoin/invite/8491

    This is my favorite online site for shopping

    http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=190995

     

     

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    shepkatt
    Coronado, CA
    Member Since: 09/04/03
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: BariatricTV Episode 13 - Bariatric Russian Roulette

    Show Notes Episode 13

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • T2Nashville asks us about sugar alcohols.
    • Miss Sunny84 wants an explanation on dumping.
    • We play Bariatric Russian Roulette.
    • Our favorite Bariatric friendly snacks.
    • We introduce you to a hungry-girl.
    • Great bariatric friendly recipes found online and in a cookbook
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    http://www.bariatrictv.com

    Come join the fun
    ~lynnda

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    fjesus
    phila, PA
    Member Since: 03/24/05
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: RE: Bueno mi gente, Como estan?
    hola quisiera saber si hay algun website para dietas y menus para comidas puerto riquena.
    ya estoy cansada del cottage cheese,yogurt,tuna.
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    shepkatt
    Coronado, CA
    Member Since: 09/04/03
    [Latest Posts]

    Topic: BariatricTV Episode 12 is posted - Mov Yo A$$

    Show Notes Episode 12

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Forum member GunnysHunny asks about getting past a stall.
    • Explanation of a stall.
    • Stalls are normal.
    • What can add to a stall.
    • A new method from BTV Labs.
    • Don’t Exercise!
    • Off the shelf vitamins for bariatric patients. 
    Come check it out!  www.bariatrictv.com
    ~lynnda

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