ObesityHelp

Hi guys,

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
B - 2 protein coffees (60g)
S - Fage Greek yogurt w/blueberries and protein coffee (30g)
S - popcorn
S - JayRobb peanut protein bar
L - protein shake (30g)
S -
D -
S - CarbSmart ice cream

VITAMINS:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: 2 done
omega 3-6-9: done
iron:
evening batch:

MILES:
none

As some of you may know, I found this site a week or so ago and have been reading up on surgery. I met with a surgeon and had a good appointment. I set up my sleep study for 6/4. Surgeon says vertical sleeve will work, meet the PA who says I’ll most likely be approved, sets me up with the nutritionist.  I think I’m good.  Then I meet my friend for lunch. I tell her I’m thinking about surgery. She lost 85 lbs. 2 years ago on Optifast, and has managed to keep it off. She completely changed how she eats and changed what’s going on in her head. She says before you do surgery, do Optifast and figure out if you can stay on it first – the surgery is going to be too much just because you cook (actually she cooks too). If all else fails then get the surgery, but it’s going to be too much for your life. And she gets me thinking maybe she’s right.  I’m the house everyone goes to during the holidays – hey, my name is terithecook for a reason! I’ve cooked, entered cooking contests and usually place (not win but place). My daughter is a pastry chef. Food is my passion. So now I’m worried. Can any of you tell me how you worked on your own journey to figure this out? What was the lightbulb, AHA moment?

Hello to all of our Lightweights!!!  If you are visiting WELCOME....PLEASE JOIN US and POST!!!!!    Besides my tool,  I count  Posting on the LW board as my #1 reason for being successful on this exciting journey!!!!

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!!   AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!!  THEY ARE ADDICTING!!  THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE!!  THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER!

Happy Friday!   Looking forward to Memorial weekend.  Going to get some Miles in planting flowers and doing mulch. 

Protein:  Matrix Mint Cookie  35g
Snack:   Banana
Lunch:   Undecided
Protein:  Syntrax Lemon Tea Protein 23g 
Dinner:   Undecided
Protein:  Syntrax Lemon Tea Protein 23g
Protein:  Syntrax Lemon Tea Protein 23g
Snack:   100 Calorie Popcorn  (Always list this but don't always have)

fitclick.com    Calories    585   Protein 105g (70%)  Carbs 36g (24%)   Fat  4g (06%)
                     TARGETS:    1300                            (50%)                      (25%)                 (25%)

 I'm not sure what you're saying... Can you view the messsage board here?

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/plasticsurgery/a,messageboard/board_id,4861/

Cannot wait until 4pm. Will be watching the clock all day for sure! We hv a graduation party, cook out or two and lots of laundry and de-cluttering to do! Will be good to be off for 3 days!!!!!

Meg

Cathie,

The nice thing about the DS is that we CAN take NSAIDS!!! You will need a PPI as well to protect your stomach but we can take them. Just be careful and don't overdo them (as in exceed the dose recommended by your doctor).

Sorry you have issues but at least you can take any pain med needed.

Liz

Hi LW Friends,
 
                 I am in need of advice...I took a bad fall a couple years ago while visiting my friends in their new home.  The end result was I broke my ankle and now two years later I found out I have a torn tendon in my arm and a some calcification in the shoulder...I landed on my arm when I fell..it was xrayed but at that time,  it wasnt broken.  I need advice as to what meds I can use for pain?  I had a DS a couple years ago and have done well with my weight loss.  My PCP is sending me to specialist so we can decide what is the best course of action.  Any advice on Pain Meds and Anti Inflamitories would be helpful!!  Thank you.

                                                     Cathie

 How Long have you been in maintenance ? Is it hard to maintain? What is your meal routine? I'm so anxious , I don't want to fail again with another diet! Thanks for responding , I'm very great full to have found this site. Such great people , makes it so you don't feel alone.

Welcome to the lightweight board.

Liz

Thanks all.  I can log onto the Plastics forum, but can see or dialogue on it.  Any suggestions as to how to accomplish this?
Jane