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Topic: RE: did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS?
That is really encouraging. I am having a hard time making progress. I got my approval letter a WEEK ago. I contacted the patient coordinator, and she still hasn't gotten back to me. Who did you call/contact to check on the status with? How did you ensure things moved along promptly? I REALLY appreciate your help and advice!
How were the meetings with the psychologist / nutritionist / physical therapist / nurse / surgeon? I am already approved through insurance, but I still need to meet with all of those people and I'm terrified that I'll be un-approved for some reason!
Thank you!
How were the meetings with the psychologist / nutritionist / physical therapist / nurse / surgeon? I am already approved through insurance, but I still need to meet with all of those people and I'm terrified that I'll be un-approved for some reason!
Thank you!
Topic: RE: did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS?
My process with OWLS too less than two months. Remember YOU are in charge. I called once a week to check my status.
Best wishes to you
Best wishes to you
Topic: RE: Support group near St Helens, OR
Thanks,Anne!
I appreciate your offer and will take you up on that! I am currently doing water aerobics 5 times a week. I enjoy them and plan on doing them even during the winter since the pool is inside. Now, to cut the carbs and sugar. I have started journaling again too. Listing my food and paying attention to portion size.
Please feel free to chat with me, too. And thanks for the offer of help. I appreciate it very much!
Lisa
I appreciate your offer and will take you up on that! I am currently doing water aerobics 5 times a week. I enjoy them and plan on doing them even during the winter since the pool is inside. Now, to cut the carbs and sugar. I have started journaling again too. Listing my food and paying attention to portion size.
Please feel free to chat with me, too. And thanks for the offer of help. I appreciate it very much!
Lisa
Topic: RE: Support group near St Helens, OR
Hi Lisa,
I'm not sure about a support group near you, but feel free to email me for support to get back on track. I, too, at 3 years started having a lot of problems - stopped exercising, poor eating, etc. I didn't really open my eyes until I gained half of the weight back that I had lost (130 lbs. total at that point.) I got really honest with myself and knew I had a decision to make: did I want to eat myself back up to 316 lbs. after all I went through with the surgery? NO! First thing I did was got back into swimming - that had always been something I enjoyed - water aerobic classes or laps. I've always had the mindset that if I was going to exercise, I wouldn't waste the burned calories on junk, so that helped. I think I also had to come to terms with that I had always been fat - fat kid, probably 175 lbs. in middle school and 260 lbs. by the time I was a senior. Years and years of dieting losing 100 lbs. gaining 100 lbs. got me to the all time high of 316 lbs. (I'm just 5"1). I also had to accept a thin (or somewhat thin) body in the mirror as being me.
Where this has brought me - now 5 years out total from surgery and really working a program I created for myself, is a loss of over 170 lbs., weighing in at 144 and a size 6. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I could wear a size 6. Of course, I do see myself as having to lose more - probably because I have so much extra skin all over.
To quote something I heard one time: "Don't give up before the miracle!"
Feel free to email if you'd like......
Anne
I'm not sure about a support group near you, but feel free to email me for support to get back on track. I, too, at 3 years started having a lot of problems - stopped exercising, poor eating, etc. I didn't really open my eyes until I gained half of the weight back that I had lost (130 lbs. total at that point.) I got really honest with myself and knew I had a decision to make: did I want to eat myself back up to 316 lbs. after all I went through with the surgery? NO! First thing I did was got back into swimming - that had always been something I enjoyed - water aerobic classes or laps. I've always had the mindset that if I was going to exercise, I wouldn't waste the burned calories on junk, so that helped. I think I also had to come to terms with that I had always been fat - fat kid, probably 175 lbs. in middle school and 260 lbs. by the time I was a senior. Years and years of dieting losing 100 lbs. gaining 100 lbs. got me to the all time high of 316 lbs. (I'm just 5"1). I also had to accept a thin (or somewhat thin) body in the mirror as being me.
Where this has brought me - now 5 years out total from surgery and really working a program I created for myself, is a loss of over 170 lbs., weighing in at 144 and a size 6. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I could wear a size 6. Of course, I do see myself as having to lose more - probably because I have so much extra skin all over.
To quote something I heard one time: "Don't give up before the miracle!"
Feel free to email if you'd like......
Anne
Topic: Support group near St Helens, OR
Hi -
I am looking for a support group near St. Helens, OR. I am 3 yrs out and gaining weight. I need to get back under control and know I need my support. Does anyone know of such a group? Or maybe how I could teleconference? Thanks in advance for your help!
I am looking for a support group near St. Helens, OR. I am 3 yrs out and gaining weight. I need to get back under control and know I need my support. Does anyone know of such a group? Or maybe how I could teleconference? Thanks in advance for your help!
Topic: RE: did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS?
I had mine done at OSHU they have been great and they can schedule 3 appts in one day the process was fast
Topic: RE: Protein Shake at Costco
Tammy
The Protein drinks at COSTCO ROCK !!! I love them and they are great for people too that are doing the Pre-op dieting
The Protein drinks at COSTCO ROCK !!! I love them and they are great for people too that are doing the Pre-op dieting
Topic: did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS?
Hi There,
Did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS (Oregon Weight Loss Surgery)? I got my acceptance letter form insurance, but am still waiting to hear back from OWLS. Apparently I will need to meet with a psychologist, nutritionist, physical therapist, nurse, and surgeon before they approve me, too. I am just wondering what to expect and how long the process took?
Thank you!
Did anyone get their surgery done through OWLS (Oregon Weight Loss Surgery)? I got my acceptance letter form insurance, but am still waiting to hear back from OWLS. Apparently I will need to meet with a psychologist, nutritionist, physical therapist, nurse, and surgeon before they approve me, too. I am just wondering what to expect and how long the process took?
Thank you!
Topic: McMinnville Meet up Thursday Sept. 16th.
Time 7pm. Contact me for location.
Katie
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
Topic: RE: Protein Shake at Costco
I am extremely picky about taste and have tried several different protein shakes and can't drink them. If I was to buy the ones your are talking about at costco and tried one and didn't like it would they let me return the rest?
Thank you,
Tammy
Thank you,
Tammy
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