ObesityHelp

Post Date 5/23/12 2:24 pm
Topic: RE: Surgery in Mexico

I had RNY in Mexico and 2 rounds of Plastic Surgery. All were great experiences, in fact they were better than US Dr./hospital experiences I've had. I will be going back one of these days for another round of plastics.

Like any country there are good and bad doctors and programs. Research is key... reading, emailing, chatting with former patients.

Have a plan in place for follow-up care and understand that if your insurance won't cover the surgery chances are if you have complications they won't cover those either. It's not the right choice for everyone but it was the best decision I ever made.

I hope everyone considering medical tourism has as great an experiences as I had.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 5/19/12 11:01 pm
Topic: RE: So tired of egg & tuna salad!

You are welcome to check out my day in my pouch blog posts. Maybe something will work for you or give you a new idea. Here's a link to those posts (or just click on the blog link in my signature)

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 5/15/12 5:52 pm
Topic: RE: Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico (After losing 100lbs from Sleeve)

I had two rounds of plastics in Mexico (also had WLS in Mexico) All were great experiences. Research is key... good and bad Dr's in all countries. I felt very safe... most Dr's have drivers that will pick you up stateside and bring you directly to the clinic.

You are welcome to hit my blog archives for entries re: the experience, healing, follow-up etc. Most of the entries are Sept 2007 through November 2007 and March 2008. Here's one: theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/09/fun-and-informative-weekend.html

Best wishes in your research,
~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 5/10/12 4:28 am
Topic: RE: Need protein shake help!!!

Here's a few suggestions I hope they help...

theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/10/icky-brown-gack.html

Hope you are feeling 100% soon. Remember getting those protein levels up will ultimately make you stronger and help you heal so just aim for better than the day before each day. The first few weeks suck, one day at a time.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/29/12 3:19 am
Topic: RE: going crazy...

Congrats on your surgery and good luck on the job search. I'd probably call the Dr and ask to move on to the next stage. Tell him/her you seem to be doing well other than you are needing a little more substance.

On the bored stuff... isn't it funny when we are go go go all the time we want chill time but when we get it it's hard to deal with. I started to blog my experience when I was in the middle of that. Maybe an online course some extra job skill. There is always pinterest.com  that'll kill oodles of time LOL 5 minutes can easily become 50!

Best wishes! Hope every day gets easier.
~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/28/12 3:09 pm
Topic: RE: Teach me about Deli Meats

I love Boars Head brand. They have several low sodium and nitrate free cuts (the all natural line) in meats and cheeses... one of my go-to lunches are cold cut roll-ups.

Cold: theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2011/04/bentos-and-band-aids.html

or

Hot: theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2012/04/day-in-my-pouch_14.html

I've eaten them several times a week from 8 weeks on.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/23/12 3:13 pm
Topic: RE: Topic for Support Group Need Ideas

How about a protein tasting party... a variety of protein drink and bar samples. That's always fun but might need more than a day notice to gather samples together. You could do a protein exchange too... everyone brings the stuff they hate and trades... one post-ops nasty gak is another's tasty treat ;)

A local plastic surgeon could be contacted for a post-op plastics discussion. Who knows they might have a free evening and hey its great for business.

You said you need exercise but maybe do a group yoga session, zumba class or some line dancing.

Hope you have a great group! Support is soooo important on this... no one understands this crazy rollercoaster like another WLS-er.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/13/12 7:55 am
Topic: RE: Help! I'm new to OH :)

Welcome! I'd suggest just jumping in... reading threads and commenting on posts... asking q's, answering q'**** your state board, surgery specific board too (click on forums above to find those), click on the friend button of those you feel you want and LOL the block button on those you don't ;)

I've made oodles of cyber and real world pals on OH. Hope you will too!

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/12/12 10:17 am
Topic: RE: pannis removal

Aww well thank you for the lovely compliment... made my morning :)

LOL just don't look at the inner thighs (scary) but if someone gets that view they better love me beyond the physical stuff ;)

Post Date 4/12/12 8:09 am
Topic: RE: 3 weeks Post-op stopped loosing weight!!

Very normal and typical to stall early on. Dr's actually have a name for the early stall "Hibernation Mode" our bodies realize it's not going to get the fuel (food) it's used to getting all these years and so it goes into hibernation (think bears in winter) and hold on to the fat stores for dear life (survival). It can't last given the limited input (food & drink) and increased output (exercise) you just have to be patient (I know easier said than done) and wait it out. It will happen several times as you lose (around -80 I had no movement for a month).

Have no fear it'll kick in again. Concentrate on what you have control over... the good choices you are making, moving your body in whatever manner you can, changing your life (the head stuff, why you gained weight)

Best wishes. Sending you scale fairy dust it kicks in again soon. Remember to take those measurements too... my scale never moved when weight was shifting.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/7/12 11:33 am
Last Edit: 4/7/12 11:33 am
Topic: RE: Carb addict would like help please to break this NOW

Keep them out of the house for sure... and make some healthy choices easily accessible... I have cucumbers sliced and ready to grab or pre-portioned snack bags of better choices... set yourself up for success that way when something stresses you out you have back-up ;)

Thought you might enjoy this read too:

www.details.com/style-advice/the-body/201103/carbs-caffeine-food-cocaine-addiction

Good Luck. I do cold turkey... no bread, rice, pasta, bread, crackers, chips, etc closing in on 6 years now, it's what *I* have to do. YMMV.

~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/6/12 7:47 am
Topic: RE: need some help

I used fitday.com (free) for tracking.

Meal planning helps me... the night before I sit down and figure out what I will be eating versus just winging it. Helps me to see my day in advance. 95% of the time I eat my plan and if something derails it (last minute invite out, etc.) I can make adjustments.

On the weak, dizzy stuff... be sure you are talking to your Dr... drinking enough water... water could be the constipation stuff too.

Hope you are feeling 100% again soon,
~Michelle "Shelly"

Post Date 4/6/12 7:22 am
Last Edit: 4/6/12 7:24 am
Topic: RE: Obesity Discrimination

I emailed the Physician's Committee for "RESPONSIBLE" Medicine the day Obesity Action Coalition did their call to action and still no reply....

www.facebook.com/TheWorldAccordingtoEggface/posts/196115510503939 (my email, the first post)

Not acceptable ever but especially not acceptable from "doctors"