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The support meeting at SOCH in Manahawkin is March 9,2011 in the Beach Plum Room that is located in the cafe, It starts at 7:00pm The phone number is609-978-3325. The person that runs is Ginger Strano the nut. They are very informative.
Cathie
Over the years I have collected some common “rules" one should follow in order to be successful. So far I am up to 20 “universal set of laws" one should heed during their journey.
I would love to see this list grow, so please feel free to add to it. Maybe one day this will be adopted as the Constitution of Gastric Success!! :D
(1) Get your daily Protein requirements in (60 – 80 grams – your Doctor/Nutritionist may have different target amount – so follow theirs)
(2) Protein drinks should be between 20 and 30 grams of protein per serving (25 is recommended), contain less than 150 calories (110 recommended) contain less than 10 grams of carbohydrates (5 is recommended) (your Doctor/Nutritionist may have different rules – so follow theirs)
(3) Remember eat: Protein first, then fiber (ex veggies/fruits) then (if there is room) good (NON-starchy) carbohydrates.
(4) Drink at least 64 ounces of non-carbonated/non-caffeinated liquid.
(5) No drinking while eating and/or 30 minutes before and/or after meals (your Doctor/Nutritionist may have different rules – so follow theirs)
(6) You must east to lose weight!! Yes I know this a strange concept but if you don’t, your body will go into “starvation mode" and “store all it can".
(7) Each meal should take at least 25 to 30 minutes to complete. Studies show it takes this long for your stomach to tell your brain it’s full – no matter how much food is in it.
(8) Eat at the same time everyday
(9) Eat until you are full, not stuffed
(10) Wait 30 to 60 seconds between putting another piece food in your mouth
(11) Make sure foods (especially meats) are moist
(12) Before you put that piece in your mouth, ask yourself “Would I give this size to a baby?"
(13) Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew- Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew- Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew- Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew- Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew- Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew-Chew (at least 30 times, or until it feels like baby food consistency)
(14) Take your vitamins !!
(15) Remember, during the operation they put the tool around your stomach, and not your brain. So, you will need to do some self control.
(16) Exercise – begin slow (example walk; climbing a flight of stairs; park in the furthest spot in the lot) and then gradually increase. My suggestion do two days; rest a day; do two days; rest a day; do two days
(17) If you feel like “snacking" do something else (ex. Go outside; call a (WLS) friend; come to the board and post, etc)
(18) Participate in a support group!!! It is a fact that those who attend supports groups have increased weight loss long term!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(19) ok .. a little gross and try to figure out what I am saying .. What you think may be a “GAS" may come out as a “Liquid" or “Solid" .. so BECAREFUL and BE PREPARED !!
(20) Remember to speak to your Doctor/Nutritionist regularly.
(20-B) Know I am always here to help you!! :)
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
FIRST SATURDAY SUPPORT of Union County
Peer to Peer Group Not Affiliated with any doctor or hospital
Next meeting Saturday March 5, 10:30 - noon
RWJ Fitness Center, 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd, Scotch Plains
Conference Room in the back of the gym
Everyone welcome!
E-mail: [email protected]
Sheraine A - facilitator
I will try my best to answer some of your questions
(1) As long as your mental illness and/or addiction is under control, and well documented, that should not be an issue. However not knowing what mental illness and/or addiction you have I can't be 100% sure.
(2) No idea about Dr. Pirogi. You can go onto this site and search for Doctors and see what mentioned. The Doctor should have their own section, and with comments from patients. You may want to contact them to see what they think
(3) I have no information concerning Medicaid.
Good luck to you, and know we're here to help in any way we can
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I was 34 when I had my Gastric Bypass and at my highest weight I was about 330 and I am 5'6" so I understand how you are feeling, I almost got turned off by all the medical hoops I had to go thru to get approved but looking back now I am so happy I did and it has been worth all the work.
Good luck!
Stella
--Jim Fargiano
He is a pretty well known motivational guy and pyshic medium on Long Island and is going to be a guest speaker at my next LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group meeting on Tuesday, 4/19. If you guys are going to be anywhere in the area and would like to attend, let me know.
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Also made these great crustless mini-quiches with turkey sausage and swiss cheese. They freeze and microwave beautifully. Season them a little more than the recipe says, and add a bit more cheese.
