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Topic: RE: New Here/Park Nicollet ??
Yeah, that strikes me as odd, too. Who did you talk to - Dorothy? Did you have your original surgery through PN?
4 weeks out, you can make an appointment to talk with them without having to pay for the appointment - you should tell them that you're feeling lost, you've heard about their booklet (maybe it's a binder now, it was about a 36 page? booklet when I had surgery....). If they try to give you the 'you know the routine' line, tell them - "Let's pretend I DON'T. Treat me as you would a brand new WLS patient, and EDUCATE ME!"
I would also recommend going to their support group meeting, which is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, back by the cancer center (2nd level orange parking ramp). You can get questions answered, support, laughs, and it's a great way to stay mindful of your 'new' relationship with food. I still TRY to get there at least once/month, but being 4.5 years out and having a new PT job after my full time days, I haven't made it there for a couple months
Good luck!! Don't accept NO for an answer when you have questions!
4 weeks out, you can make an appointment to talk with them without having to pay for the appointment - you should tell them that you're feeling lost, you've heard about their booklet (maybe it's a binder now, it was about a 36 page? booklet when I had surgery....). If they try to give you the 'you know the routine' line, tell them - "Let's pretend I DON'T. Treat me as you would a brand new WLS patient, and EDUCATE ME!"
I would also recommend going to their support group meeting, which is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, back by the cancer center (2nd level orange parking ramp). You can get questions answered, support, laughs, and it's a great way to stay mindful of your 'new' relationship with food. I still TRY to get there at least once/month, but being 4.5 years out and having a new PT job after my full time days, I haven't made it there for a couple months
Good luck!! Don't accept NO for an answer when you have questions!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: New Here/Park Nicollet ??
I'm not a revision, but I'm shocked. I have a huge binder of info and appt after appt. Tell them you need the binder and an appt with a NUT. I had an hour by hour breakdown of what I was supposed to eat and drink early on.
~ Kim
Topic: New Here/Park Nicollet ??
Hi all,
I'm new here and am anbout 4 weeks out. Did anyone have surgery at Park Nicollet? If so, did you feel unprepared? I'm curious because I feel so unprepared and confused and I don't have any materials on what my surgeons office says I should/shouldn't be eating. I'm a revision and they kept telling me "oh you know the drill, you had a lap band".
Thanks for listening,
Kris
I'm new here and am anbout 4 weeks out. Did anyone have surgery at Park Nicollet? If so, did you feel unprepared? I'm curious because I feel so unprepared and confused and I don't have any materials on what my surgeons office says I should/shouldn't be eating. I'm a revision and they kept telling me "oh you know the drill, you had a lap band".
Thanks for listening,
Kris
~KRIS
Band - 1/28/2008, Revision - 9/16/2011, Ht - 5'9
HW-335/Band SW-310/ Revision SW-285/CW-236
Band - 1/28/2008, Revision - 9/16/2011, Ht - 5'9
HW-335/Band SW-310/ Revision SW-285/CW-236
Topic: RE: X post from VSG Main Group
I guess I'll be stopping at Costco this week. Thanks for the tip.
5'5" Age 63 HW 212 SW 200 Currently 8 pounds below goal
Jacque 
Topic: RE: SWAPSKINS
I would LOVE to get involved with this!!!! I have a bunch of clothes in sizes 20-24, 1X-3X (and an awesome 4X peacoat) that I would love to give away :). My pants are all petite. I am looking for 16WP and 16P pants, and Extra Large & Large shirts.
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
Topic: Clothing sales?!
Hey, if you notice any great clothing sales (especially pants at Kohls or JC Penny's), please post! I think the size I need will be 16WP or 16P.
I have a bunch of great tops that fit me right now, but could use some more pants...
Note- I visit the various thrift places, but it's really hard to find a good selection of petites :(
Thanks!
I have a bunch of great tops that fit me right now, but could use some more pants...
Note- I visit the various thrift places, but it's really hard to find a good selection of petites :(
Thanks!
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
Topic: RE: X post from VSG Main Group
Speaking of feeling cold all of the time...
Costco has an AWESOME electric throw blanket. It's about 5 feet square, and perfect for cuddling on the couch. I bought mine for something like $25 this week. They also have super cuddly sherpa throw blankets for under $20... I really want one of those too :)
Costco has an AWESOME electric throw blanket. It's about 5 feet square, and perfect for cuddling on the couch. I bought mine for something like $25 this week. They also have super cuddly sherpa throw blankets for under $20... I really want one of those too :)
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
Topic: RE: Need opinions on surgeons
I had an excellent experiemce with Dr Drew at Abbott, but he only does RNY. I have heard great things about Dr Baker at Unity from others in our coffee group,
My recommendation is that you visit all of the hospitals that offer your chosen procedure, and you will will see how they interact with potential patients. You will have a long term relationship so make you r decision based on your comfort with the whole team.
My recommendation is that you visit all of the hospitals that offer your chosen procedure, and you will will see how they interact with potential patients. You will have a long term relationship so make you r decision based on your comfort with the whole team.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: Clothes Mentor in Burnsville!
I love love love Clothes Mentor! I visit the Maple Grove one every couple weeks! I just bought a sweater dress there, like brand new for $12!! I saw the identical dress at JC penney in a different color for $60!!
Happy shopping!
Heidi
Happy shopping!
Heidi
Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
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on 10/10/11 11:21 pm - Clear Lake, MN
on 10/10/11 11:21 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Topic: RE: Just saying "Hi"
I myself LOVE the UNJURY unflavored protein powder....I also like the other flavors too...I mix it with Soymilk, frozen fruit and sometimes ice....I have also been playing with extracts and SF pudding powder in my protein shakes....I have a ton of recipes if you want any......My favorite is Reces Peanut butter cup.....
1 piece of advice, when you buy protein powder, watch the carbs and sugar in it....The UNJURY has 0 sugar and 1g. carbs....
Also after my RNY I got lactose intolerant, so I use soymilk in my shakes.....
Kelly
1 piece of advice, when you buy protein powder, watch the carbs and sugar in it....The UNJURY has 0 sugar and 1g. carbs....
Also after my RNY I got lactose intolerant, so I use soymilk in my shakes.....
Kelly
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