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Be a SKINNY 50 Y/O BIOTCH(4/7/09)

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Become the person I have always wanted to be... Healthy, happy, energetic. FUN!!

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See a "1" as first # in my weight

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exercise everyday

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Get a "Century Card before 6 months post op

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Surgeon Testimonial

Francis W. Teng, M.D.
Dr. Teng is extremely informative and thorough!!rnI always say it's \"Teng's way or NO WAY!!!\". He starts off by telling every patient that they must be committed to his program or they can find a different surgeon.I have heard a few patients say that they feel like he's talking down to them. He's very adamant on how things will be done. He's one awesome surgeon!!rnGoing for my last appointment next Weds. and he warned me that he will be giving me a test(routine).He'll be asking about RNY and if he feels I don't have a total understanding he won't hesitate to push back surgery date! Last chance to weigh in(I've lost quite a bit this last month)any patient who hasn't lost at least 5% weight WILL GET their surgery delayed until they have! He's tough but he tells everyone that you're committed to HIS program the first 2 years post op.rnHis brother Dr.V.Teng is anesthesiologist on all of his cases.rnTheir sister,Tina, is an RN who runs their hectic office!rnHis asst. surgeon Dr. B. Hanna is a friend of mine who has been trying to get me in the OR for 3 years! When Tina called me and said I was approved;I called Bernie and said \"You and I have a date on Dec 6th\" He was excited as I was.rnDr Teng's program is intense and requires commitment but he tells patients that on their very first visit. He does 2 hour seminar/month for people looking into surgery. Every patient must attend his seminar first. He and Dr. Hanna hold the monthly support meetings. He is VERY involved with every aspect. Like I said earlier...\"It's Teng's way or no way!!!\"
Member Interests
  • Crafts - Cross stitching; shirt transfers and painting
  • Dogs - -Peaches 5.5lb chihuahua. AKA Tall Skinny Blonde BITCH!!
  • Dogs - Just adopted 2 yo 8.3 lb min pin from rescue...BROOKLYN
  • Subcultures - Got 2 tattoos at age 38. Tongue pierced @45!Midlife crisis?
  • Football - I am a DIEHARD Dallas Cowboys fan!!! Live for FB season.
  • Rock - DeadHead; I HEART Jon Bon Jovi; love all classic R&R
  • Shopping - Over 30 Coach;Dooney Bourke Bags. I'm a BAG WHORE!!!!
  • RN - Critical Care x 27 years. Currently working ICU Staff RN; CCRN certified

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by KarenBr on 12/6/07 12:34 pm
    Barb, Think of you on your surgery day and sending you good Karma : ) Karen
  • Comment by K-in-PA on 12/5/07 7:53 pm
    Best wishes on a smooth sailing surgery and speedy recovery. We're making room on the "losers" bench for ya!
  • Comment by nancy6 on 12/5/07 8:09 am
    Barb - Sending lots of prayers your way for tomorrow - and it's my day, too!! I know we'll come through this just great and will be on our way to healthier, thinner bodies in no time!! Can't wait to compare notes with you as we progress... Nancy
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Damn Plateaus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on November 19, 2008 11:40 am
I love this list on breaking a stall. Lord knows I've hit a plateau(which is hanging out FOREVER) so I need all of the help I can get. Thanks, Pam for allowing me to "borrow" your list and here is the link to Pam.
 http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/09/breaking-stall.html
  • Are you tracking your food intake in a food journal? Is it on track?
  • Are you tracking every single calorie that passed your lips? (flavored water, vitamins, gum, single pieces of candy) Even if you aren't keeping track of calories, your body is!
  • Are you eating too MANY calories?
  • Are you eating too FEW calories?
  • Are you taking in enough protein? 80-100g/day
  • Are the fats you're eating healthy (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated)
  • Are you eating too many simple carbs (bread, pasta, potatoes, sugar, pasta, rice)
  • Are you eating enough fruits and veggies?
  • Are you drinking enough water (water flushes fat toxins from our body)?
  • Are you grazing?
  • Are you eating the right quantity? Measuring and weighting foods?
  • Are you eating on a schedule?
  • Are you exercising hard enough? Long enough? Fast enough?
  • When's the last time you changed your exercise routine? (The body becomes efficient and doesn't burn as many calories after we've done the same thing for 4-6 weeks)
  • Have you added weight training to your workouts? (muscle burns more calories at rest)
  • Are you taking all your vitamins and supplements?
  • Have you started taking any new medications that might promote weight gain?
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  • Have you taken your measurements (you might be losing inches even if the scale isn't moving)

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WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!
on November 8, 2008 12:10 am
WOW!!!!! I had the HUGEST WOW moment today. I was sitting in the back of Ron's Explorer Sport. Its a real PIA to get out of the back since it's a 2 door. It doesn't help that I'm so short(5'3"). Makes getting out a challenge. Well today Ron said..."I'll help...put your arms around my neck and get on my back; you're light enough". OMG!!!!!! my husband gave me a piggyback ride!!!!! Add this to the growing list of reasons why

I LOVE MY RNY!!!!!!!!!!!


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November '08
on November 7, 2008 7:09 am
Where is the time going to??? It's Novemember. I've been on this long;strange trip(yes...a line from Truckin' by the Grateful Dead!) for 11 months now. Yes...I officially am a medium or a size 12. WOOHOO!!!! Yes that makes me EXCITED.

Been BUSY!!! Orientation all of this week at St. Rose Hosp. Have to reapply for my charge position at Sunrise(yes...all 16 ICU charge nurses do)..they're deleting 2 positions on each shift so hoping I don't have to step down to staff. If so...thats why Plan B is already in place!

Lived through Halloween...EXCEPT...whats the deal with Laffy Taffy??? Why did I have to have 3-4 of the mini pieces every day for like 5 days??? WTF??? This was not a candy I went out of my way for pre-op. Thank God there's none left now.

I'm going to HURT the scale if it doesn't say bye-bye to the 180s STAT!!!! Of course it's the scale's fault...NOT MINE!!! On a positive note...since the scale is moving at a snail's pace...it's motivated me to get back on the elliptical EVERY DAY even if it's only 15 minutes.

Looking back...the first 8.5 months were a BREEZE... the past 2.5 months...I've been struggling...see tendencies in myself to go back to bad habits. The good news...YAY!!! I recognize that I'm acting this way so for this girl it's BACK TO BASICS.  Now is the time that I really need to use the knowledge and tools I've learned here and what Dr. Teng has taught me. Yes...he is supportive...yes at times I feel he's a little neurotic(goes overboard) but that's why I love him!!! I'm not a very religious person but I do take a few seconds every single day to Thank God for Cigna and Dr. Teng and for my second chance.

5 more months til I turn 50!!!! Hoping to still be a SKINNY 50 yo BIOTCH!!!
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