EthelMae posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Dr. David von Rueden - Dr. von Rueden is no longer at Saint Agnes.  For those of you that are/were his patient, will you try to find another bariatric surgeon to follow-up with?  If so, who? I...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Tomorrow Is My Turn! - Arm lift and neck lift at 10:00 a.m. Excited, nervous, scared - you know the feelings. Thanks to everyone for their words of wisdom.  I hope I have everything ready. Lee -...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Nikki - Swinging Elephants - Nikki - I was swinging elephants for you. Did it work???

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Scar Away or Other Silicone Sheets - Did anyone use these? Worth it?  If so, when do you start using them? Trying to get my stuff together for May 2nd. Thanks.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
MM - Comments for You - Dear MM, Please stop reviewing and promoting things.  First - there were the Slimpressions.  Based on your comments, I thought yeah sure.  No way they can do the things Beth...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Suggestions/Words of Wisdom - On May 2, having a neck lift and arm lift. Besides increasing my protein intake and trying to find tops that button up the front, any suggestions or words of wisdom? Anything...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Gonna Do It - Brachioplasty and Neck Lift - Bit the bullet and decided that it's time.  Was considering a breast lift, but at 56 years old, really not concerned about the boobs.  They're not that big anyway and at this point...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Good Morning - Did You Survive Turkey Day? - My first Thanksgiving since surgery.  Sure was interesting.

EthelMae posted a comment 12 years, 5 months ago
Jennifer, Honestly, it does not sound like you are ready for...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Please Decipher my Labs - I have gone back and looked at the responses to several requests for the same information.  But, I am still having difficulty understanding what is presented versus what I need as ...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Thanks, Cleopatra_Nik - Thank you for the wonderful event. The food was fantastic.  Can't wait to try to make some of them.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
DVR Support Group Meeting - Anyone attending the support group meeting this evening? If so, I will see you there.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Good Morning Everyone - Hope everyone has a great Saturday. I'm off to pursue my favorite new hobby - thrift store shopping!  Don't forget your vitamins, protein, liquids and exercise.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Irene - Let's hope she blows right on through without too much damage.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Hit Onederland and Probiotics Question - Good or bad, I weighed in at 198 today! But have had diarreha since last Thursday.  Surgeon recommended that I start taking Culturelle (an all natural probiotic with  Lactobacil...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Where is Everyone? - Talk about a quite board.  Where is everyone?

EthelMae posted a comment 12 years, 9 months ago
"Went from a size 44DD to a 36C." Are you bragging? :) I am...

EthelMae wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Spoke too soon. - The evening on 06/23/2011, I introduced something new to my diet - spinach.  Tasted great and I felt good. About 12:30 a.m. on 06/24/2011, I woke up with the foamies.  This last...

EthelMae wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
1st Month Post-op Visit - 06/23/2011 Had my first post-op visit.  I weighed in at 208 lbs!  Was also cleared for soft foods.  For dinner, I had a hard boiled egg and spinach.  Felt kind of strange in...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Nectar - How Do You Mix This? - I give up.  How in the world do you mix this stuff?  I have tried a shaker bottle, but still end of with nasty clumps of protein.  Same thing in the blender? What am I doing wro...

EthelMae wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
06/21/2011 Update - 06/21/2011 Had surgery on 05/24/2011.  Other than BP issues, surgery was a breeze.  To date, have not had any issues with food. Did develop a bladder infection.  I am sure th...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Bladder Infection - Just what I've always wanted. Could this problem be realted to too much protein?  I know I have not been getting in all the liquids I need and am aware that this probably added ...

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
lfair706 - How Are You? - Just wondering how you were.

EthelMae posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My New Motto - For the rest of this week, I have decided that my new motto is: Sip, sip, sip, Walk, walk, walk and Nap, nap, nap. Actually thinking about returning to work next Monday, even...

EthelMae posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Can I come over and "help"?
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