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Topic: RE: NEWBE
Helloooo, NEWMAN! (think Seinfeld). OK, that doesn't translate to print so well. Anyway, welcome home.
Topic: RE: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Forum (XPost)
You're not doing your cause any good by misquoting Rick Warren. Makes you guilty of the same stuff homophobes are guilty of. Maybe we should coin a label like "Christophobes".
Topic: RE: Sorry I'm Not A Guy... But I Have A Question
I'm wondering if he was a diabetic. That's a common problem. He may have been and didn't tell you, or he may have been and didn't know.
Topic: RE: 3 mo surgaversary
I observed my 3 month mark on Monday and have lost 66 pounds. I'll post a before/after as soon as I figure out how to include a photo in my posts :-)
I can now put socks on, walk up steps without stopping to rest, walk from the parking lot into work without collapsing in the elevator, wear clothes that have been in my closet for quite a while (hey, polyester NEVER goes out of style).
I still have a lot to learn about my new life, but I'm enjoying the journey. I'd do it again in a minute.
Topic: RE: New to the Forum
I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and say, "Hi" to a fellow patient of Dr. Meyers. Maybe I'll run into you at the support meetings. You're welcome to attend even if you're pre-op. I had RNY three monts ago. I'm down 66 pounds and I'm thrilled with the whole thing.
Topic: RE: What foods don't agree with you??
For most meat, I have to keep the bites about the size of a peanut and chew it to a vapor! Wendy's chile goes down pretty well.
Topic: RE: question
At a month out, I was still on pureed foods so it wasn't much of a problem. Now, if I eat too fast, take too big a bite, or don't chew it to oblivion, It hurts like a son of a gun. Tough lesson for me. I'm a former "power eater" (Huge bites, chew twice, swallow fast, get the next load in before the first one hits bottom)
Topic: RE: New medical study on WLS and being smarter...
I showed this to my wife. She said, "I guess you haven't lost enough to make a difference yet, huh?" That's why I love that girl!
Topic: RE: OT Might help to keep you from snacking
I'll respond later. Right now I have to go change my pants!
Topic: RE: News Story- Too fat to die!
Cooey was wrong. He wasn't too fat. He was administerd the lethal injection and died just fine shortly after 10 AM.
When asked if he had anything to say, he replied, "You haven't listened to anything I've had to say in the last 22 years. Why would I have anything else to say now?"
When asked if he had anything to say, he replied, "You haven't listened to anything I've had to say in the last 22 years. Why would I have anything else to say now?"
Topic: RE: What's new?
I'm only a month out, so my short range goals aren't as ambitious as rock climbing or mountain biking. Someday, I'll have those things on my list, but I'm not used to thiniking like that, yet. I am looking forward to fixing up my bike and riding around the neighborhood next spring.
I'm looking forward to:
- Taking the seat belt extender out of my car
- Wearing sox
- Wearing athletic shoes that tie instead of velcro
bunches of other stuff
Topic: RE: Only 4 weeks out and stalled?
Thanks, guys. I was expecting stalls in this process... just not so soon. I guess I thought it would be a couple of months before I hit my first one. As long as this is normal, I'm fine with it.
Topic: RE: Only 4 weeks out and stalled?
I had my surgery on 9/9. Everything was fine for a little over two weeks, then... nothing! I've been stalled for the last 2 weeks. Can this be normal so soon after surgery? I'm only eating 6-800 calories a day, mostly protein. I've been walking, too.
Oh, and I'm getting plenty of water.... about 80 oz a day.
Oh, and I'm getting plenty of water.... about 80 oz a day.
Topic: RE: OK, fellas.....time to fess up
OK, OK, I can't take the pressure!!! I got up in the middle of reading this thread and walked 3/4 of a mile. You guys shamed me into it... Thanks!
I just started my exercise program yesterday. It was part of the program that went with my surgery with Fresh Start. I spent an hour in the pool yesterday and will do land based exercise next week with an exercise physiologist. The program provides me with a 3 month membership at McConnell Heart Health Center, and they expect me to be there at least three times a week.
I just started my exercise program yesterday. It was part of the program that went with my surgery with Fresh Start. I spent an hour in the pool yesterday and will do land based exercise next week with an exercise physiologist. The program provides me with a 3 month membership at McConnell Heart Health Center, and they expect me to be there at least three times a week.
Topic: RE: Why no Caffeine?
My surgeon told me that caffein can irritate your tender new pouch and could encourage an ulcer. He said I could work my way back into it when I'm about three months out. In the meantime, I'm kind of getting used to decaf. I just don't want to stay used to it.
Topic: RE: Home and doing great!
I've been a diabetic for a long time and on insulin for about 20 years. I was told that my diabetes may never completely resolve, but it will get better. Actually, I was kept in the hospital for an extra day because my BGs were over 200. I'm off Metformin, but still on Januvia and Amoril in addition to Lantus and Novalog. I'm nearly three weeks out and my readings are beginning to come down. That means a little less Novalog every day. I hope this provides a little encouragement for you.
By the way, I'm still not hungry. I'm still on liquids,and am supposed to have five small "meals" a day. Sometimes I "eat" just because I'm supposed to. That's still hard for me to believe.
By the way, I'm still not hungry. I'm still on liquids,and am supposed to have five small "meals" a day. Sometimes I "eat" just because I'm supposed to. That's still hard for me to believe.
Topic: RE: First post op post
I'm now two weeks post op. It took me so long to post because I'm one of those guys who lives in Ohio and the day after I came home, our power went out for a week. That makes the recovery time a bit more complicated.
The only real surgical complication I had was the fact that my doc had to poke a couple of extra holes (lap) because so much of my weight is right up front. So, I'm going to have nine little scars to deal with. I haven't made up my mind whether to tell people I was attacked by a shark, or involved in a gangland shooting. Somehow, I'll make it interesting.
A couple of days later, I had an attack of shingles. For me, that means a sharp, stabbing pain in my right side that makes it difficult to take a breath. That was just bad timing. It could have been brought on by the stress of surgery. Who knows?
Anyway, I'm getting by on protein suppliments, thin cream soups, and thinned yogurt. Believe it or not, I'm not the least bit hungry. Don't get me wrong. There are still foods that sound really good to me, but I know that's head hunger. I'm down 38 pounds since the beginning of my liquid diet five days before surgery. I think that's pretty good.
Well, time for a walk, then I think I'll treat myself to a glass of V8!
The only real surgical complication I had was the fact that my doc had to poke a couple of extra holes (lap) because so much of my weight is right up front. So, I'm going to have nine little scars to deal with. I haven't made up my mind whether to tell people I was attacked by a shark, or involved in a gangland shooting. Somehow, I'll make it interesting.
A couple of days later, I had an attack of shingles. For me, that means a sharp, stabbing pain in my right side that makes it difficult to take a breath. That was just bad timing. It could have been brought on by the stress of surgery. Who knows?
Anyway, I'm getting by on protein suppliments, thin cream soups, and thinned yogurt. Believe it or not, I'm not the least bit hungry. Don't get me wrong. There are still foods that sound really good to me, but I know that's head hunger. I'm down 38 pounds since the beginning of my liquid diet five days before surgery. I think that's pretty good.
Well, time for a walk, then I think I'll treat myself to a glass of V8!
Topic: RE: It's That Time Of Month Again (Men's Surgery List)
Hey tball, I don't have a time scheduled yet, but I've made a sticky note to say a prayer for you when I go in.
Topic: RE: It's That Time Of Month Again (Men's Surgery List)
September 9; Riverside Hospital; Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Stephen Meyers; RNY
Topic: RE: Just something to think about!
I am NOT going to tear up... I am NOT going to tear up... I am NOT going to tear up... I am NOT going to tear up... I am NOT going to tear up... Oh, forget it.... hand me a Kleenex!
Topic: RE: 12 months out
I checked out the pix on your profile. Thanks, Kevin. I'm approved and waiting for a date. You're an inspiration! 
Topic: RE: APPROVED!!!
Got a call this afternoon that I've been approved for surgery. Now, it's just the pre-op liquid diet, insert the vena cava filter, then off to the races. Make room on the bench, loosers! Here I come!!! (Geez, I might have to get a real avatar!)
Topic: RE: Most embarrassing moment of my life just happened
There are some websites that sell "bathroom tongs" for those "hard to reach places." I've found it just as effective to use a pair of kitchen tongs. I have a pair that are a bit offset. I put them in my dop kit and take them into the shower with me. Nobody knows but me... and now a couple thousand of my closest friends.
I'm looking forward to the day when I can toss them in the trash. I don't think I'll be using them in the kitchen again!
I'm looking forward to the day when I can toss them in the trash. I don't think I'll be using them in the kitchen again!
Topic: RE: New pics posted on profile
I'm waiting for my approval. I'm over 50 (58) and can't imagine ever looking that good. Bob, you are an inspiration to me.
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