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Topic: RE: Support Group Meetings
Julie you do know that Dr. H has a great support meeting, dont you? the couple of times that i have been to his meetings i loved them but you may still want more if so maybe you should start your own group....hope it all works out for you....and hope we see you lots more on here.
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JAN COOK
Topic: RE: Support Group Meetings
My surgery is scheduled and I am very nervous. How can I follow a diet like this when I couldn't follow one before now? RNY is major surgery that cannot be reversed easily. I am trying to follow the post op diet now to prepare and I am not very successful. What am I going to do?
Chefsmom1
Chefsmom1
Topic: RE: Day 1 of Back On Track Down
Dee, congrats on getting back on track...I have adopted a "mantra" if you will--"1 day at a time, 1 hour at a time, 1 minute at a time, 1 MOMENT at a time". Sometimes, that moment is the most I can do, but eventually, they add up to days, weeks, months! I'm proud of you...it's hard to get back on track. I'm trying to do the same myself!
Jan--I see you use protein in your coffee!! What kind and where can I get some?!!? I have yet to find something that tolerates the hot drinks and tastes good....would love some tips!
As for protein snacks, sometimes, I just eat plain old peanut butter...solves a lot of my craves, it's dense, so it doesn't take much, but a tablespoon takes a few minutes for me to get down and it has about 7 grams of protein in it...better than a snickers mini! well...sort of....;-)
Jan--I see you use protein in your coffee!! What kind and where can I get some?!!? I have yet to find something that tolerates the hot drinks and tastes good....would love some tips!
As for protein snacks, sometimes, I just eat plain old peanut butter...solves a lot of my craves, it's dense, so it doesn't take much, but a tablespoon takes a few minutes for me to get down and it has about 7 grams of protein in it...better than a snickers mini! well...sort of....;-)
Topic: RE: WHATS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY
Hello, yes it is me...LOL I can't believe you sold the trailer and leaving. I can't believe I won't see you again. You know this isn't helping my depression...LOL
I am still fighting the depression monster and rarely leave the house. I see a head Dr. on Friday, don't know what good a total stranger can do. But we will see I guess. I lost another nephew the night before Thanksgiving. In 5 years I have lost, a grandmother, brother n law, sister, two nephews and a great nephew. Enough is enough already.
The good thing for this year is my hubby is retiring in June. Can't wait. I check the board nearly everyday. If anyone needs me i am only a message a day.
Hugs
Barbara
I am still fighting the depression monster and rarely leave the house. I see a head Dr. on Friday, don't know what good a total stranger can do. But we will see I guess. I lost another nephew the night before Thanksgiving. In 5 years I have lost, a grandmother, brother n law, sister, two nephews and a great nephew. Enough is enough already.
The good thing for this year is my hubby is retiring in June. Can't wait. I check the board nearly everyday. If anyone needs me i am only a message a day.
Hugs
Barbara
Hugs; Barbara
Lap RNY ~ 4/22/2003
5'0" ~253 starting wt. 130 lb loss!
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Extended Tummy Tuck with KU Residency Program
01/08/2010 ....Lost another 7 lbs with TT.
Lap RNY ~ 4/22/2003
5'0" ~253 starting wt. 130 lb loss!
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Extended Tummy Tuck with KU Residency Program
01/08/2010 ....Lost another 7 lbs with TT.
Topic: Support Group Meetings
Hey everybody! Need some advice/info from those of you in the central Missouri region...I am almost 6 years post op. I know the statistics say that those of us that stay active in support groups are more successful than those that don't...I am a nurse with aspirations of becoming a gastric bypass counselor at some point. In the meantime, I would love to start or participate in a meaningful group that appeals to those my age....something we can learn from and grow with, expand our knowledge of the hurdles we face post op and be a support system for those around us. What are you looking for in support....topics of education? Ways to eat, exercise, whatever? Or are you happy with just a sounding board? Help me out....would love to share with others who are looking for support to stay on track after surgery!! Happy New Year, Happy New You!!! Julie
Topic: RE: expiration dates
me too i agree with Lana....like she said it is usually a sell by date.......as long as it hasnt been opened i would use it.....
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Topic: RE: WHATS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY
Jan and Missouri,
Jan, sorry you aren't getting to go as you planned. I hate the hot much more than the cold - I can bundle up but getting enough off wouldn't be pretty. However, since I avoid any yard work or anything done outside I don't have to go out of the air conditioning except from the car to somewhere and back to the car. I am not so cold now that I'm further out - or perhaps I've learned to dress more warmly. Whatever the reason, I am not freezing like I was at first.
I think everyone made a recommitment to their pouch after the holidays - I've been doing Atkins - it seems most like what we are supposed to eat anyway. I haven't weighed but think (by waist of jeans) I've gained about 4 - 5 pounds and want to get a handle on it. My goal weight has gone up about 7 pounds since surgery, I don't like the way I look or feel if I get too low. Also, clothes don't fit!
Hope you get to go the first of February - I'll miss you even though I know you'll have your computer with you. For some reason when people are not in their "right" place I miss them, even if I wouldn't normally see them at all. My boss calls it "out of pocket" and she hates it when any of us are away.
I'm already thinking about out 2011 vacations. I'd like to go to Texas to visit friends before school is out and then to New York again in the fall - but we'll see.
Hugs and happy new year to all of you.
Lana
Jan, sorry you aren't getting to go as you planned. I hate the hot much more than the cold - I can bundle up but getting enough off wouldn't be pretty. However, since I avoid any yard work or anything done outside I don't have to go out of the air conditioning except from the car to somewhere and back to the car. I am not so cold now that I'm further out - or perhaps I've learned to dress more warmly. Whatever the reason, I am not freezing like I was at first.
I think everyone made a recommitment to their pouch after the holidays - I've been doing Atkins - it seems most like what we are supposed to eat anyway. I haven't weighed but think (by waist of jeans) I've gained about 4 - 5 pounds and want to get a handle on it. My goal weight has gone up about 7 pounds since surgery, I don't like the way I look or feel if I get too low. Also, clothes don't fit!
Hope you get to go the first of February - I'll miss you even though I know you'll have your computer with you. For some reason when people are not in their "right" place I miss them, even if I wouldn't normally see them at all. My boss calls it "out of pocket" and she hates it when any of us are away.
I'm already thinking about out 2011 vacations. I'd like to go to Texas to visit friends before school is out and then to New York again in the fall - but we'll see.
Hugs and happy new year to all of you.
Lana
Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."
Topic: RE: expiration dates
I'd use it - I don't think it would change that much. It usually is a "sell by" date and they allow plenty of time - they want happy customers.
Just my opinion, but I'd use it up.
Good to see you.
Lana
Just my opinion, but I'd use it up.
Good to see you.
Lana
Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."
Topic: RE: WHATS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY
Jan, you have good reason to vent. Sorry you can't leave town as you planned then to have snow coming in.....it's just too much!!
You do know if you eat standing up the food goes straight thru and if you drink water with it, you actually lose weight because the water washes out all the calories.....LOL
I can do without the snow. Had enough of it last year to last me forever. I don't like cold or hot weather either.
Monday when I was out running around I was a little hungry. Sonic was calling my name but I didn't answer. I used to love their corn dogs so in my old life I would swing in there for a corn dog and a diet limeade. A hot dog dipped in corn bread mix and deep fried is definitely NOT something anyone should eat. I waited until I got home and had yogurt with raspberries. Yesterday, I was offered a cookie from Jason's Deli and I said, "No, thanks." Can't you just see my halo!! Over Christmas, I indulged in sweets and paid for that by feeling sick for hours. I'm so glad my pouch rebels. It's a good reminder to eat healthy.
You do know if you eat standing up the food goes straight thru and if you drink water with it, you actually lose weight because the water washes out all the calories.....LOL
I can do without the snow. Had enough of it last year to last me forever. I don't like cold or hot weather either.
Monday when I was out running around I was a little hungry. Sonic was calling my name but I didn't answer. I used to love their corn dogs so in my old life I would swing in there for a corn dog and a diet limeade. A hot dog dipped in corn bread mix and deep fried is definitely NOT something anyone should eat. I waited until I got home and had yogurt with raspberries. Yesterday, I was offered a cookie from Jason's Deli and I said, "No, thanks." Can't you just see my halo!! Over Christmas, I indulged in sweets and paid for that by feeling sick for hours. I'm so glad my pouch rebels. It's a good reminder to eat healthy.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
Topic: WHATS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY
Oh wow i love what is happening to the board again. long lost people are showing up again and people are posting ....love it love it. keep it up ....it is so good to see all of you back and all of the present ones too. it makes my day.
ri
well i hadnt posted in a couple of day ...been a little aggrivated...the deal we were counting on going thru one day this week got postponed to Feb 3rd so now our trip everything is on hold for a few weeks . darn the winter will be over with by the time we get out of here. dont care if it is the middle of summer tho we are going lol ...then on top of that i didnt win the mega millions last night. bummer lol
Sure was planning on how i was going to do this and that for this person and that person ...i probably would have problems not trying to fix everyone i know .
and now they are saying it is suppose to start snowing just about the time that we thought we might be leaving out of here. Im not ready to stay in this mess any longer..there is only about 1 or 2 months out of the whole year that i really like in this area anymore it seems....i was hoping that because i get so cold so easy that in the summer i wouldnt get hot at all but that doesnt seem to be the case either. so hmmmmmmmmm cant stand the cold , cant stand the hot ? am i doomed to live inside all the time? seems that way unless i can get to somewhere that stays year round in the mid 70s ....
hey dont mind me im just disappointed that we havent gotten out of here yet. grouch face is me today.
Dee inspired me tho ...she is getting back in the groove of losing so made me look at the way i have gotten off track too...i have gain about 8 to 10 pounds in the last couple of months and it is time to stop it now.....So today is going back to basics....for me nothing but liquids....protein drinks and lots of water.....if you think of me today say a little prayer that i can stick to it. Im not to great that way...
Im sort of like what Dee said in her post about if she doesnt ..write it down she didnt eat it....lol i think a lot of us are guilty of that....or i know i am....that is why i dont even try to keep a journal. I cant remember or dont want to remember all those little bites of this and that.....so hopefully i can start being more honest with myself....maybe that is the first step is to be more honest with yourself about everything. i know at my age i should be able to do that but there are some things that i have always lied to myself about and dont know if that will ever change but going to try. ....
boy this is post is a mess and i should just eliminate it but i wont,....let you all see what really goes on in my mind sometimes lol ....or what doesnt go on in my mind ....maybe that is better cause this is really a little bit about nothing it looks like .
love you all
ri
well i hadnt posted in a couple of day ...been a little aggrivated...the deal we were counting on going thru one day this week got postponed to Feb 3rd so now our trip everything is on hold for a few weeks . darn the winter will be over with by the time we get out of here. dont care if it is the middle of summer tho we are going lol ...then on top of that i didnt win the mega millions last night. bummer lol
Sure was planning on how i was going to do this and that for this person and that person ...i probably would have problems not trying to fix everyone i know .
and now they are saying it is suppose to start snowing just about the time that we thought we might be leaving out of here. Im not ready to stay in this mess any longer..there is only about 1 or 2 months out of the whole year that i really like in this area anymore it seems....i was hoping that because i get so cold so easy that in the summer i wouldnt get hot at all but that doesnt seem to be the case either. so hmmmmmmmmm cant stand the cold , cant stand the hot ? am i doomed to live inside all the time? seems that way unless i can get to somewhere that stays year round in the mid 70s ....
hey dont mind me im just disappointed that we havent gotten out of here yet. grouch face is me today.
Dee inspired me tho ...she is getting back in the groove of losing so made me look at the way i have gotten off track too...i have gain about 8 to 10 pounds in the last couple of months and it is time to stop it now.....So today is going back to basics....for me nothing but liquids....protein drinks and lots of water.....if you think of me today say a little prayer that i can stick to it. Im not to great that way...
Im sort of like what Dee said in her post about if she doesnt ..write it down she didnt eat it....lol i think a lot of us are guilty of that....or i know i am....that is why i dont even try to keep a journal. I cant remember or dont want to remember all those little bites of this and that.....so hopefully i can start being more honest with myself....maybe that is the first step is to be more honest with yourself about everything. i know at my age i should be able to do that but there are some things that i have always lied to myself about and dont know if that will ever change but going to try. ....
boy this is post is a mess and i should just eliminate it but i wont,....let you all see what really goes on in my mind sometimes lol ....or what doesnt go on in my mind ....maybe that is better cause this is really a little bit about nothing it looks like .
love you all
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GOD BLESS YOU TODAY
JAN COOK
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