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Becky Sue
on 9/19/06 8:48 am - Fort Wayne, IN

I second that... we had a woman in my support group who passed away shortly after I started looking into surgery... Apparently, she didn't take vits from the beginning, claimed they tasted "nasty" and she felt great. Also didn't have labs done... Eventually, she started feeling bad and by the time she got it looked at, she was severely malnourished. She started taking her vits about 2 years out but by then, it was too late. Her body shut down...

Kathy & Rich
on 9/19/06 8:45 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: **Importance of Vitamins**

For those who slack on vitamins, don't get lab work done, etc... heed these words.... One woman in our support group's mother had WLS 5 years ago. At some point she stopped taking her vitamins and stopped getting lab work done. She is in the hospital now with a bowel obstruction but she is too weak for them to operate. She is severely malnourished due to the vitamin deficiencies and her body has been feeding on her own organs. I know that Kathie in Hawaii here on OH had tons of health problems and even a heart attack and stroke only to find out she had a thiamine (B1) deficiency. One extra vitamin...one pill a day...could have prevented all of that. (Read the entry at the top of her profile http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=J1013741802 ) When we sign up for this surgery, we need to sign up for all that it entails. We must take our vitamins, we need a diet rich in protein and we need to have our blood work done regularly. That is for life. Be strong, be well and most of all be healthy! Kathy

Melissa J.
on 9/19/06 7:57 am - Maplewood, MN

RNY on 05/03/05

Topic: RE: ******Y BLACK BOOTS

I have ALWAYS wanted to wear a pair of calf high boots. My calves are STILL too big.

Kathy & Rich
on 9/19/06 7:40 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: Maysters

How is your health, hon? You still having issues? Kathy

Kathy & Rich
on 9/19/06 7:25 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: Anyone going to Lexington?

Leilani is probably going too...

Becky Sue
on 9/19/06 7:21 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: Tuesday: What are we eating

Howdy!

Pre B - AchievOne Protein Shake B - blue bunny yogurt, pb crackers MS - 1 small cucumber, 2 cheese sticks L - bowl of chili AS - vending size bag of Sun Chips AS - protein bar D - no idea... I'm really not hungry but I'm FREEZING.... maybe some soup later Vits - done except calcium Water - doing good, about 100 oz Exercise - not today, but I wore my pedometer and I've put in about 8000 steps so far

Full of Life
on 9/19/06 7:19 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: ******Y BLACK BOOTS

OMGSH!!!!! I bought me a pair of knee high black ******y boots today!!!!!!!

I've always had very big legs (even calves and ankles) and have NEVER been able to find boots that would fit me. Even snow boots in the winter were usually MENS boots to get them to fit.

But now I have size 8 M boots - OMGSH, OMGSH!!!! I can't hardly believe it!!! I'm so thrilled!!!!

Laurie - who WONT be wearing a little black mini skirt with it, but still thrilled to have the boots.

Becky Sue
on 9/19/06 7:18 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: Anyone going to Lexington?

I know... I already checked it out, too... Unfortunately, I am stone cold broke until Friday, so I plan on getting my reservations then...

Full of Life
on 9/19/06 7:16 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: RE: Maysters

Is everyone at goal? (I still want/need to lose 30lbs and find it so hard!) * Yes, I'm at goal. I've been at goal for over 6 mths now. How much do you want to still lose? * I'd LOVE to lose my thighs!!!! hahaha, but other then that I don't need to lose anymore Do you eat carbs? (I have a craving for these - I think I always will) * Yes, I eat carbs, I just try hard to eat "good" carbs Do you exercise? * I was doing a ton of walking before my hernia repair and TT, now I've slacked off quite a bit. Do you count calories? * I do, but only because I don't get in enough and am constantly trying to find ways to get in more calories without resorting to eatting all junk. Are you happy with where you are at? (I am comfortable where I am at - just know I can do better) * Yes, I love where I'm at, just wish my health was a little better. Do you snack? * depends what you mean by snack. I eat every two hours, so I guess I dont really snack as in I don't eat at "unplanned" times (for the most part) heehee Do you drink alcohol? *nope, never did before wls either though.