Back On Track Togetherhttp://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/Back On Track TogetherMy BOTT Weekhttp://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/10/my-bott-week/Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:43:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/10/my-bott-week/I did it!  I BOTTed all week long.  In large part, it was thanks to this group.  It is funny because I've wanted to do something BOTT for years since I've been with OH.  What is funny is that I knew it would benefit me but this group with all of ... Back On Track Together - Documentation Note!http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---documentation-note-/Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:11:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---documentation-note-/Quick note:  The following is informational only.  Always follow your surgeon&rsquo;s advice first and foremost!  Also, remember that our medical histories are different as are our pouches.  What works for one person might not for another.  Please consider these Guidelines as suggestions and follow the program and the protocol best ... Back On Track Together - Back To The Basicshttp://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---back-to-the-basics/Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:07:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---back-to-the-basics/BACK ON TRACK TOGETHER - BACK TO THE BASICS<br/><br/>Planning/Preparing<br /> Remember when we were preparing for surgery?  How many meetings, classes and such did we attend?  We were told the more prepared we were the better our chances were for success.  And they were right. <br /> Go through the house, car ... Back On Track Together - Back To Basics Check Listhttp://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---back-to-basics-check-list/Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:01:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/back-on-track-together---back-to-basics-check-list/BACK ON TRACK TOGETHER - BACK TO BASICS CHECK LIST!<br/><br/>Plan and prepare as if you were Pre-Op<br/><br/>Go back and read your old journals. Note what worked and what didn&rsquo;t work<br/><br/>Start journaling again, food, emotions, water, and exercise<br/><br/>Create a list of short term goals with rewards<br/><br/>Remove trigger foods from your home, ... Back On Track Together - Vitamins and Supplementshttp://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/bott-documentation-1/Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:56:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/2009/01/07/bott-documentation-1/BACK ON TRACK TOGETHER - VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS<br/><br/>The Weight Loss Surgery person can experience malabsorption.  The procedure restricts the amount of food eaten by creating a small stomach pouch and dependent on your surgical procedure, it can produce malabsorption of Vitamin B12, Iron, and Calcium.<br/><br/>If proper supplementation is not taken, ... Back On Track Together - NEW!http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,212933/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:26:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,212933/Day #1 of our new Back On Track Together group.  Kathy and I have talked about creating a group that focuses on the "now what?" of surgery.  I am so excited!<br/><br/>I know for me, I maintained my weight loss of 147 pounds easily for over three years.  I hit a ...