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Surgeon TestimonialJosh Steiner, M.D.I would just like to say that Dr.Neighbert took me in under his care as a transfer patient. My Doc(Dr.Randell Bolar) moved to Tenn. in May 2006. I would like to say that Dr.Neighbert has saved my life. I meet with him and he is a very nice man, i love the staff and i think they have a better program that Bolar did. St.Joe East is a great hospital and they do have wonderful care..........Thanks Dr.Neighbert and satff...................Vickie R. Member Interests
- Cats - I have four cats,sissy,chloe,rocky and leroy.
- Scrapbooks - I have been scrapbooking for 5 years.
- Camping - My family loves camping at Cummins Ferry Campground.
- Country - I LOVE KENNY CHESNEY!!!!!
- Flea Markets - I love looking for rooster stuff for my kitchen.
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APRIL 2008 on April 23, 2008 10:13 am
HERE IT IS ALMOST SUMMER ..............I HOPE. i HAVE HAD A BAD WINTER. I HATE WINTER,IT MAKES ME DEPRESSED. BUT ANWAYS I AM DOING GREAT. I AM AT A STABLE WEIGHT OF 135LBS AND I FEEL GOOD AT THIS WEIGHT. I CAN AND WILL EAT ANYTHING SO I HAVE TO WATCH MYSELF CLOSELY. I DO EAT SWEETS ON OCASSION BUT MOSTLY PROTEIN FIRST. AT 2 and 1/2 yrs OUT I STILL DUMP. STEAK IS NOT MY BEST FRIEND. BUT FOR ALL AND ALL I AM GREAT. ME AND MY HUBBY ARE DOING GREAT AND GOING STRONG. MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING SO BIG,I MEAN ALMOST 13 IS A BIG DEAL LOL.SHE IS GOING TO TAKE A YR OFF FROM CHEERLEADING AND BE A KID SHE SAYS LOL. WE AS A FAMILY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SUMMER.
JUST WHAT I NEED ADVICE THAT KICKS ASS!!!! on March 18, 2008 8:15 am
Success comes with a backbone, NOT a wishbone!
First and foremost, you have to keep it POSITIVE. As with everything in life, if you think you can't - you WON'T! Simple enough?
I have to wonder when "we" (as adults) finally take ownership for our actions, our life and our health? We have been given a gift, a second chance to actually LIVE life again instead of merely existing on the sidelines. It's up to each of us to do that as healthy and productively as possible.
We're ALL statistics waiting to happen and the insurance companies are chomping at the bit. The bean counters are eager to drop Weight Loss Surgery ("WLS") from the policies; some already have. Don't you know that any negative feedback thrown into the mix only strengthens their cause? I may not be able to control every thing that happens to my body after WLS, but most things I can. I CHOOSE to take control and I will be a positive statistic when the numbers get counted.
We live in a spoiled society, expecting everything in life to come with a buncha really cool choices. Well, guess what? When it comes to your health, you're not always going to get a choice. You either DO IT and stay healthy, or you DON'T and your body pays the price.
The way I saw it, I had a 90 day healing and adjusting period after surgery. My 'super morbidly obese' body had more then enough stores to survive the learning curve. In turn, it gave me plenty of time to heal, adjust and learn. For those of you OVER 90 day's Post-Op, the probation period is over - its time to get serious and LIVE what you've learned.
* You say you can't get in enough liquids through out the day, don't like the taste of water, or just keep forgetting? -- TOUGH! It's not an option anymore. Find a way to do it, get suggestions and tips from others in support groups, message boards, etc. Read, learn and JUST DO IT!! Why do you think there is a choice here?
* You say you don't like the big horse pill type vitamins, or the tart chalky chewables? ...or it's, just too many to bother with? Maybe you just can't remember to take them? -- TOUGH! You gave up the option NOT to take vitamins when you agreed to have your insides rerouted. FIND a way; crushed, minced, chopped, liquified, in a shake, etc. No exceptions, your health depends on it.
* Protein is a must. So you can't get it all in via foods and you don't like the way the shakes taste? -- TOUGH! Either get it through your meals (and there are a many food choices out there) or supplement with protein shakes and bars.
Trust me, I don't drink my protein shake every morning because I think it tastes like a chocolate blizzard from Dairy Queen. It seems the only people that believe that are selling it. I've tried many varieties over the last 5 years. I'd even venture to say 25 of the top sellers/flavors have crossed my lips. For the record? I've yet to find one that is as 'delicious' as boasted by the distributor. So what. My first two years post-op, it was a daily routine, 2 to 3 a day. My HEALTH dictated that I needed "X" grams of protein per day and I did NOT have the pouch capacity. Even now, as a 5 year PostOp, if I'm not getting enough from my meals I supplement with a shake. 'Nuff said.
This surgery is a gift, I owe it to me and everyone else fighting the approval process, to do it right! I will continue to choke down my vitamins, my water and my protein every single day, for the REST OF MY LIFE. Some days will be easier then others, regardless, no days will be missed.
It's all about discipline. Create a routine, set a timer, develop a pattern, tie a string around your finger, glue a note to your forehead, whatever it takes.
You're an adult - take responsibility!
If this surgery doesn't slap a back bone into you, not much willSuccess comes with a backbone, NOT a wishbone!
First and foremost, you have to keep it POSITIVE. As with everything in life, if you think you can't - you WON'T! Simple enough?
I have to wonder when "we" (as adults) finally take ownership for our actions, our life and our health? We have been given a gift, a second chance to actually LIVE life again instead of merely existing on the sidelines. It's up to each of us to do that as healthy and productively as possible.
We're ALL statistics waiting to happen and the insurance companies are chomping at the bit. The bean counters are eager to drop Weight Loss Surgery ("WLS") from the policies; some already have. Don't you know that any negative feedback thrown into the mix only strengthens their cause? I may not be able to control every thing that happens to my body after WLS, but most things I can. I CHOOSE to take control and I will be a positive statistic when the numbers get counted.
We live in a spoiled society, expecting everything in life to come with a buncha really cool choices. Well, guess what? When it comes to your health, you're not always going to get a choice. You either DO IT and stay healthy, or you DON'T and your body pays the price.
The way I saw it, I had a 90 day healing and adjusting period after surgery. My 'super morbidly obese' body had more then enough stores to survive the learning curve. In turn, it gave me plenty of time to heal, adjust and learn. For those of you OVER 90 day's Post-Op, the probation period is over - its time to get serious and LIVE what you've learned.
* You say you can't get in enough liquids through out the day, don't like the taste of water, or just keep forgetting? -- TOUGH! It's not an option anymore. Find a way to do it, get suggestions and tips from others in support groups, message boards, etc. Read, learn and JUST DO IT!! Why do you think there is a choice here?
* You say you don't like the big horse pill type vitamins, or the tart chalky chewables? ...or it's, just too many to bother with? Maybe you just can't remember to take them? -- TOUGH! You gave up the option NOT to take vitamins when you agreed to have your insides rerouted. FIND a way; crushed, minced, chopped, liquified, in a shake, etc. No exceptions, your health depends on it.
* Protein is a must. So you can't get it all in via foods and you don't like the way the shakes taste? -- TOUGH! Either get it through your meals (and there are a many food choices out there) or supplement with protein shakes and bars.
Trust me, I don't drink my protein shake every morning because I think it tastes like a chocolate blizzard from Dairy Queen. It seems the only people that believe that are selling it. I've tried many varieties over the last 5 years. I'd even venture to say 25 of the top sellers/flavors have crossed my lips. For the record? I've yet to find one that is as 'delicious' as boasted by the distributor. So what. My first two years post-op, it was a daily routine, 2 to 3 a day. My HEALTH dictated that I needed "X" grams of protein per day and I did NOT have the pouch capacity. Even now, as a 5 year PostOp, if I'm not getting enough from my meals I supplement with a shake. 'Nuff said.
This surgery is a gift, I owe it to me and everyone else fighting the approval process, to do it right! I will continue to choke down my vitamins, my water and my protein every single day, for the REST OF MY LIFE. Some days will be easier then others, regardless, no days will be missed.
It's all about discipline. Create a routine, set a timer, develop a pattern, tie a string around your finger, glue a note to your forehead, whatever it takes.
You're an adult - take responsibility!
If this surgery doesn't slap a back bone into you, not much will!!!!
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9/1/05
Hi,My name is vickie,I have been overweight for about 10 years.I have been with my husband for 14 years.I meet him when i was 15, he is the love of my life! I'm also a proud mother of a 10 year old. My daughter was born in 95". I have been struggling with my weight since i had her.When i was pregnant i weighed 160lbs,after she was born i weighed 210lbs. I thought i would lose alot after the pregancy ,but i gained. By the time she was 2 i weighed 230lbs.Thats when i went to the doctor for help. I started taken meridia in 97" and it worked for about 6 months. Then i fell back into the weight gain again. Then 2 years later i weighed 238lbs. I started taken xenical and topamax,that worked for about a year.I lost 38 lbs. that was the best i felt in years. Then i just gained all of that back that i lost(and more).Thats when i did atkins, then diabetic diet. Then i had a friend that had gastric bypass in may of 2004. She suggested i look into it. Thats when i started doing my home work on the surgery. I have found a great doctor in lexington ky (Dr.Randell Bolar) i went to his seminar aug.28th. They will call me for a consultaion next week sometime. I will keep this updated!
THE REASON I WANT THIS SURGERY IS..... I want to be HAPPY,HEALTHY,and help prevent more weight related health problems. I think if I wasn't fat I wouldn't be so insecure about myself. I blame everything on my weight......like being depressed all the time. Like having no sexual feelins for hubby when he touches me. Somedays I feel like if I drive him away he would be so much better off. I would like to be on the other side like..........oh let's go out dancin or let's go to the mall ( not like oh my knees won't hold up) or even just a nice night out on the town. I no that my weight isn't to blame for everything but it is for 90% of it. But really I can't say because iv'e always been overweight. THE REED'S
Things I hate about being OVERWEIGHT!!!!!!! HEARTBURN
RETAIN WATER
CAN'T STAND VERY LONG
FAT FINGERS
FAT FEET
ALWAYS TIRED
NOT BEING COMFORTABLE AROUND OTHERS
BEING THE FATTEST IN MY FAMILY
SORE JOINTS
KNEES CRACK WHEN I WALK
SAGGY BOOBS .....MAY NEVER GO AWAY!!
LOW SELF-ESTEEM!!!
NOT CARING HOW I LOOK!!!!
CAN'T SHOP AT NORMAL STORES
CAN'T PLAY WITH DAUGHTER
CAN'T RUN
Meds not to be taken by a patient after bariatric surgery.
ASA (aspirin or salicylate)
Excedrin
Stan Back Powder
Goody Powder
All NSAIDS such as
Advil, Alleve, Anaprox, Ansaid, Bextra, Cataflam, Celebrex, Clnoril, Colchicine, DAypro, Dolobid, Fosamax, Ibuprofen, Indomethacine, Ketoprofen, Lodine, Meclofenamate Sodium, Mobic, Motrin, Nalfon, Naprosyn, Nuprin, Orudis, Oruvail, RElafen, Tolectin, Toradol, Vioxx, Voltaren
All Steriods are also to be avoid.
THIS IS MY WEIGHT LOSS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!
ME AT HOME THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY-AND 4 MO LATER!!!
THIS IS OUR TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH S.C.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS ME 9 MO AND AT MY GOAL!!!!!!!!! 133LBS
MY DAUGHTER TOOK FIRST PLACE IN CHEERLEADING COMP
MY BABY SAMANTHA!!!
You are a Ragdoll! You are known for your laid
back attitude. You are the ultimate in
low-maintenance. You'd rather hang out around
the house all day than seek adventure.
What breed of cat are you?
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