EthelMae
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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05/24/2011
Surgery Date
May 04, 2007
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