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Topic: Phoenix Area Meeting Update!
The Cholla Public Library will be closed ALL of November due to remodeling. Therefore, the location of PhoenixWLS November WLS Support meetings have been moved to Banner Estrella Hospital - Conference Center Room 3. When you go in the main entrance, see the information desk for directions to meeting room which is right around the corner from the info desk.
Banner Estrella Medical Center
9201 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Hospital Main Line - 623-327-4000
Trisha's Cell # - 602-696-4264
Meeting Room - Conference Center Room 3
Saturday, 10:30am-Noon Check In time - 10:15am
November 5th & November 19th
Click here for Map - http://www.bannerhealth.com/patients+and+visitors/facilities/arizona/estrella/patient+guide/map.asp
Click here for Hospital Website - www.bannerestrella.com
Need Directions from your home? Go to www.mapquest.com.
Click here for PhoenixWLS details site - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PhoenixWLS
This support group is for pre-ops and post-ops no matter who your surgeon was or will be!! I hope to see you all there!!! Thanks and have a beautiful day!!
Trisha
The Cholla Public Library will be closed ALL of November due to remodeling. Therefore, the location of PhoenixWLS November WLS Support meetings have been moved to Banner Estrella Hospital - Conference Center Room 3. When you go in the main entrance, see the information desk for directions to meeting room which is right around the corner from the info desk.
Banner Estrella Medical Center
9201 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Hospital Main Line - 623-327-4000
Trisha's Cell # - 602-696-4264
Meeting Room - Conference Center Room 3
Saturday, 10:30am-Noon Check In time - 10:15am
November 5th & November 19th
Click here for Map - http://www.bannerhealth.com/patients+and+visitors/facilities/arizona/estrella/patient+guide/map.asp
Click here for Hospital Website - www.bannerestrella.com
Need Directions from your home? Go to www.mapquest.com.
Click here for PhoenixWLS details site - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PhoenixWLS
This support group is for pre-ops and post-ops no matter who your surgeon was or will be!! I hope to see you all there!!! Thanks and have a beautiful day!!
Trisha 
Topic: RE: I just dont understand
Thanks for the info Lisa, My doctor has never sat down with me and went over my labs, I feel that something is lacking I just dont know what, I am gonna request new labs and a review over the results, Something just dont seem right.
Hope you have a wonderful day
huggssssssssssssss
cyndi m
Topic: RE: Haircuts
I cut mine for a different reason, but did it nonetheless. I have a friend that is HORRIBLE about standing people up, but he really liked my long hair. He was supposed to come over for Memorial Day. I cooked all day (BBQ ribs, beans, cole slaw, pie, etc.) and couldn't eat very much myself, of course. I told him if he stood me up again, I was going to cut all my hair off. Well, guess what? After cooking ALL DAY, he stood me up. 
Wednesday, 6/1, I went into the salon and had them take clippers to my head. I ended up framing an "after" picture of my head at the salon and giving it to him to remind him. 
I don't really care either way, I just need a hairstyle that's easy to take care of. I hate messing with hair. In fact, I just got it cut the day before yesterday again and basically just had it buzzed. I don't use gel any more because I hate having to mess with it.
Wednesday, 6/1, I went into the salon and had them take clippers to my head. I ended up framing an "after" picture of my head at the salon and giving it to him to remind him.
I don't really care either way, I just need a hairstyle that's easy to take care of. I hate messing with hair. In fact, I just got it cut the day before yesterday again and basically just had it buzzed. I don't use gel any more because I hate having to mess with it. 
Topic: RE: I just dont understand
I am 13 months out and I have days when I feel really tired. My Iron is low, I had an Iron infusion a month ago. And I do the nascabol (b-12 nose gel) once a week. My vitamin c was also low, and now I take 2 500 mlg. chewables with my 2 chewable vitamins a day. Maybe you need more protein also. I feel better if I eat steak or sliced Turkey. I am sorry you have had trouble eating. I can't eat very much sugar or milk, but other than that. I eat pretty much what I want. Just small amounts. My Dr. makes you keep down soft foods before you can leave the hospital. But all Dr.s are different. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Take Care, Lisa
Topic: RE: Starbuck's ideas
Hi Polly~
A breve is a coffee drink that is made with half-n-half instead of milk.
Blessings, 
Rachel T.
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Rachel T.
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Thanks Saundra, I am gonna talk to them and see if i can get some info on my test results.
hugggsssssssss
cyndi m.
Topic: RE: Anyone have Plastic Surgery yet?
My tummy is not that bad. So I am thinking it is not worth the pain for me to do it. I will just stick to wearing my tight panties. 
Topic: RE: I just dont understand
Hey Cyndi,
Although you have not received any negative feedback from your bloodwork, check with your doctors office. We have a coordinator at my doc's office and she was able to tell me that I was taking the wrong kind of a vitamin, I think it was the iron, a lot of time she is aware of patients issues even when the doctor is not because she talks to us more than the doctor's do. At any rate they at least need to know that you are experiencing some minor complications. They may have dealt with it before and can tell you exactly what to do. Hope this helps.
Saundra
Topic: RE: Poll:Are you still losing?
Hi Marianne!
I started out with a BMI of about 60 and now it is around 29, and I've lost 190 total. I am about 25 pounds from goal and I have not lost an ounce in a few weeks. Since last June, I've lost only 25 pounds. I have been bouncing between 179 and 181. I am a bit discouraged. I'm thankful for all I've lost, but I don't want to stop this close to my goal!
Polly
370/179/155
Topic: I just dont understand
hello all i am 14 months out, I started this journey with major complications and would say for the first six months i stayed sick more than i was well. Now I can keep things down but my choices are slim. which is ok with me, as long as i dont get sick. My problem is I stay tired all the time by evening time im wore out, I have had labs done several time and I would guess they are ok, they dont call and when i call they say all looks well, I am taking liquid b12 and spray vit. Nothing seems to give me engery, I just feel this isnt normal, Im just wondering is there anyone out there having this kinda problem?
hugggggssssssss
cyndi m.
hello all i am 14 months out, I started this journey with major complications and would say for the first six months i stayed sick more than i was well. Now I can keep things down but my choices are slim. which is ok with me, as long as i dont get sick. My problem is I stay tired all the time by evening time im wore out, I have had labs done several time and I would guess they are ok, they dont call and when i call they say all looks well, I am taking liquid b12 and spray vit. Nothing seems to give me engery, I just feel this isnt normal, Im just wondering is there anyone out there having this kinda problem?
hugggggssssssss
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