Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: At one time or another, we’ve all heard the old adage “practice makes perfect.” Perhaps your teachers, athletic coaches, and/or your parents drilled this belief system into your psyche. Personally, I can still hear the nagging voices repeating “practice makes purrrr-fect” in my mind. Although the words can serve as ...
Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…
KayLavonne
Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…
Kristie B.
Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…
Ruby9999
Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…
ladygodiva1228
I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II). I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page. My therapist has spoken about how…
Jenb1202
Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…
Freewheeler
Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…
ladygodiva1228
Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…
ladygodiva1228read my surg report and it says VSG with the S being staples not sleeve. I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago? Any known complications…
who knows
Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…
ladygodiva1228
Hi, I’m about 8 months post-VSG. I’m struggling mentally with food habits and alcohol, and I don’t have a therapist or support group right now. Just trying to find my way back.
jodi18
The 4th was the 2nd holiday since starting the generic Contrave meds. On Memorial Day I didn't feel great and didn't miss the usual family food traditions. For Independence Day we didn't celebrate which was fine. I'm still a bit blue over the recent tragedy in N. Idaho. It will be good to…
Geminidream
Know your purpose and know that you are built for this. I am willing to walk into the callign of life- even when it feels uncomfortable and continue to know there is more and refuse to settle and just blend in.
sirenwall
Changing my body starts with my thoughts , they way that I talk to myself, they way I see myself in the mirror. Get control of the inner voice and the consious mind and show up and do the good that you were ment to do. Just keep moving forward…
sirenwall
Just wanted to share a bit of my journey in case it helps someone out there feeling stuck. For the longest time, I believed working out harder was the answer. I was doing both cardio and strength training regularly—HIIT sessions, weightlifting splits, long walks... but the scale didn’t budge much.…
momogo
There is good pain and bad pain. Working out everyday is painful, my kneee hurts . I'm in the line for a knee replacement. My knee hurts and my Body can be a little sore. This is a good hurt . Like Jelly Roll said it's a whole different kind…
sirenwall
Man in the Mirror aka The Guy in the Glass aka Me looking at Me When you get all you want and you struggle for self,and the world makes you king for a day,then go to the mirror and look at yourselfand see what that man has to say.…
sirenwall
Dr. Ferzli listens to you when you speak and he doesn't rush you at all. That is so important to me. He and his whole team are caring and helpful. I have never felt like I was alone on my journey. His entire program is great and so is the…
I love Dr. Ferzli’s program! Everyone there is so nice and supportive. The support groups are so helpful too. Dr. Ferzli has such a positive attitude and he is knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend him and his program.
I love the support I get from Dr. Ferzli and his team. I appreciate how thorough and informative Dr. Ferzli is. He truly cares about you. The support groups help keep me accountable. You should know that you have to put in the work. I have worked very closely with…
When things go wrong you're on your own.
19 years later I can still say I highly recommend Dr. Rawlins and his practice for top-notch surgical care as well as after-care. Due to many issues, around ten years post-op I fell away from following rules and regained. However, to this day my surgical pouch restrictions are still intact…
