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Topic: Just Sayin :)
I am 2 weeks post op tomorrow and am sooo craving REAL protein....ya know like, meats, cheeses, eggs etc....I have been diligently drinking my protein shakes, but am getting soo bored with it. Yogurt is my other go to right now and thank goodness I can get that in lots of yummy flavors. I have my post op checkup with my Dr. on Thursday and am so excited to be able to move on to eating something more substantial :) I am so thankful for this surgery and all the trials I have to endure because it only makes me stronger, (or so they say
). Oh and I GET TO FINALLY TAKE A 
...one of my favorite most relaxing things to do!!!!!!
). Oh and I GET TO FINALLY TAKE A ...one of my favorite most relaxing things to do!!!!!! This is a life long journey I am ready to take...bring it on 
241 at first consult
218 day of surgery
241 at first consult
218 day of surgery
Topic: RE: Henry Ford Support groups..
I saw Annette last week when I was at Henry Ford for something else. She was SUPER tanned and refreshed. She said they had an amazing time on the cruise.
Topic: RE: Good Tuesday Morning!
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Done! Your Ticker:
Morning Pam, but it's actually afternoon now....what happened to all the good folks who used to post on here????
Never did get a cup of coffee this morning -- got too busy doing laundry and running errands, by then it was time for lunch.
Have a great day,
Pat R.
Never did get a cup of coffee this morning -- got too busy doing laundry and running errands, by then it was time for lunch.
Have a great day,
Pat R.
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Topic: RE: Good Tuesday Morning!
Good day Pam and all the Michiganders.
Been a while and I miss you all Also, Would be fantastic to get this board active again.
My cup had some hot and decaf in it and I been running since 4 am
My great niece is not living her since she had issues with the step mom Her dad, and my sister her g-ma. so I am giving her a chance. so far so good she got a job at the Dun-kin Donut/bask-in robin store and seem to be making an effort. I hope with support and boundaries she will advance in a direction that is beneficial for her.
My Hubby and kids are good and I am still at 215 - 217 lbs. but my cloths fit better.
finely fit into a size 16 jeans Regular jeans not a size 16W. wooHoo! and now down to a 36 D bra from a 44DD. But I do need to roll up the ta Ta's like stuff cabbages to keep em from sagging. LOL
Hope you are all doing awesome.
I have been wondering about Brenda and Cajun Blues a lot lately How are you doing?
Any one know!
Been a while and I miss you all Also, Would be fantastic to get this board active again.
My cup had some hot and decaf in it and I been running since 4 am
My great niece is not living her since she had issues with the step mom Her dad, and my sister her g-ma. so I am giving her a chance. so far so good she got a job at the Dun-kin Donut/bask-in robin store and seem to be making an effort. I hope with support and boundaries she will advance in a direction that is beneficial for her.
My Hubby and kids are good and I am still at 215 - 217 lbs. but my cloths fit better.
finely fit into a size 16 jeans Regular jeans not a size 16W. wooHoo! and now down to a 36 D bra from a 44DD. But I do need to roll up the ta Ta's like stuff cabbages to keep em from sagging. LOL
Hope you are all doing awesome.
I have been wondering about Brenda and Cajun Blues a lot lately How are you doing?
Any one know!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Topic: Good Tuesday Morning!
Hello all!
How about a coffee chat this morning? What's in your cup? And what's on the agenda for the day..... anything exciting?
I miss you guys! Need my morning fix more often. :-)
Pam
How about a coffee chat this morning? What's in your cup? And what's on the agenda for the day..... anything exciting?
I miss you guys! Need my morning fix more often. :-)
Pam
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The scale can measure the weight of my body but never my worth as a woman. ~Lysa TerKeurst author of Made to Crave
Topic: RE: What's happening in Michigan today?
Hiya Paul ... I kinda miss our morning coffee chats here on the Michigan forum. I need to make a better effort of doing a drive-by every morning to check up on my Michigan peeps! :-)
My Recipe Index is packed full of yumminess!
Visit my blog: Journey to a Healthier Me ...or my Website
The scale can measure the weight of my body but never my worth as a woman. ~Lysa TerKeurst author of Made to Crave
Topic: RE: Has anyone gone through the Barix Clinic in Ypsi??
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Done! Your Ticker:
I had my surgery 3 1/2 yrs ago, but at that time you were only required to attend an orientation, which are usually on Saturday. I have never heard of them requiring attendance at a support group prior to surgery.
Yes, they want you to buy their pre-packaged high protein food for two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after surgery. I think it ran about $300 for the four weeks supply.
I can understand your reluctance about going that far, but this group of surgeons and their staff are outstanding. I am 2 hrs away and have made a lot of trips there in the last 3 1/2 years, but I don't mind because of the quality of care. Dr. Kemmeter is even going to do gall bladder surgery for me -- I wouldn't let anyone else touch me.
Good luck and please don't hesitate to contact me for more information. e-mail: [email protected]
Pat
Yes, they want you to buy their pre-packaged high protein food for two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after surgery. I think it ran about $300 for the four weeks supply.
I can understand your reluctance about going that far, but this group of surgeons and their staff are outstanding. I am 2 hrs away and have made a lot of trips there in the last 3 1/2 years, but I don't mind because of the quality of care. Dr. Kemmeter is even going to do gall bladder surgery for me -- I wouldn't let anyone else touch me.
Good luck and please don't hesitate to contact me for more information. e-mail: [email protected]
Pat
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Topic: RE: Has anyone gone through the Barix Clinic in Ypsi??
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity and fear but a spirit of power and love and self discipline." 2 Tim. 1:7 So with HIS power, love and self-discipline - I WILL DO THIS!
HW:250 SW: 232 CW: 164 GW: 150
Thanks for your help
I'm an hour and a half away from GR. Do they require multiple pre-op support group meetings? I also work10-12 days at a medical office so group meetings are hard enough to make in town let alone that far away. I know I'm worth it and will put in a great effort but an hour and a half drive there, group meeting time, then an hour and a half back after working all day sounds like it would be easy to talk yourself out of going.
Also, did GHP require you to buy pre-op diet products from them?
I'm an hour and a half away from GR. Do they require multiple pre-op support group meetings? I also work10-12 days at a medical office so group meetings are hard enough to make in town let alone that far away. I know I'm worth it and will put in a great effort but an hour and a half drive there, group meeting time, then an hour and a half back after working all day sounds like it would be easy to talk yourself out of going.
Also, did GHP require you to buy pre-op diet products from them?
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity and fear but a spirit of power and love and self discipline." 2 Tim. 1:7 So with HIS power, love and self-discipline - I WILL DO THIS!
HW:250 SW: 232 CW: 164 GW: 150
Topic: Grand Health Partners Support Group Friends now on Facebook
If you're a GHP patient it may be of interest to you to check out the new group on Facebook. This is a peer ran group which was started by one of the surgical support group attendees, MJ. Thanks MJ! More about the group can be found here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/home.php?sk=group_2109330 15587072&ap=1
I believe that you have to be signed into your facebook account for the link to take you directly to the group page.
If the link does not work search for: Friends from Grand Health Partners Support Programs
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/home.php?sk=group_2109330 15587072&ap=1
I believe that you have to be signed into your facebook account for the link to take you directly to the group page.
If the link does not work search for: Friends from Grand Health Partners Support Programs
Topic: RE: What's happening in Michigan today?
I don't care what day, month or year it is, to me any response is a good response. 
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