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I have a pretty major vacation coming up in September...I go every year...to a Car Show in Pigeon Forge, TN(I have a 66 mustang convertible)....so my goal is to be at 50 pounds lost by then....that gives me 5 weeks to lose 11-12 pounds...I CAN DO IT!!! It's way too early to be getting outta the swing of things....so I'm already going "back to basics"...here we go!!!
I have 2 coworkers who had RNY in April and I feel as though I am being compared to them...so I have to constantly explain to people WHY I chose the band and WHY I am ok with losing slower and WHY it's going to be best for me in the long run...it's annoying at times...but I'm educating people...and that feels pretty good!! =)
I have a follow up appointment with my doctor on Wednesday. He had put me on some antibiotics because he thought I might have a infection. I will have him take a look at it then. I was just curious about the swelling because it has been two weeks, and it is weird how this one spot just kinda pokes out.
Thank you for the advice!
Victoria
Hope you are having a great summer so far. This coming sunday is our monthly support group meeting. The topic this month is " SUPPORT YOUR WLS". Hope that you will be able to make this meeting. We will also be discussing the Obesity Help Conference coming up in New Orleans, La. Sept. 9 - 10. If you plan on attending the conference and need a discount code to get you in for $45 verses the $75 posted price plus get a free OH Conference TShirt and a OH tote bag,,,,please let me know or look at my signature line on one of my posts on the message boards. Hope to see you at the meeting on sunday. If you plan on attending please let me know so I will have enough materials printed and enough samples. Look forward to seeing you sunday. Have a blessed week.
Sunday August 7.... 3:30 - 4:30 PM
CARROLL WATKINS DRIVING SCHOOL
303 N. MAIN STREET
KELLER, TEXAS 76248
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and are now ready to start a new wonderful week. My weekend was alright. I wish I could say drama free but not. We ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for. Whether it be just waking up and being able to open our eyes and see....or to just be grateful for our arms and legs. I hear people say all the time that they have a horrible life and have nothing to be grateful for...but if they really thought about things....they have SO MUCH to be grateful for. Please share with us if you wish what you are grateful for today. Today I am so grateful for my family. I LOVE my 3 sons and husband with all my heart. They are supportive of me ( but that was a different story almost 6 yrs ago when I had my WLS ). They are proud of me and my WLS and I am too...although I wish I had lost more and made it to my goal weight. I am grateful for my life and friends too. SO grateful for second chances at making wiser and better choices. Grateful for Obesity Help and all the wonderful people on this website and the message boards. Grateful for the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. Sept 9 -10. Hope you are planning on attending it should be awesome.
Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
– Jack Lemmon
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
I always suggest calling your Doctor in questions like this. It's always best to hear "that's quite common" instead of hearing "Why didn't you contact me when it first occurred".
Honestly, I think it's nothing - but best to be safe then sorry.
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 had my surgery on July 18th and I am wondering about the swelling. It seems everything has gone down on my belly, except the place where my port is. I have a noticable bump. Is this normal?
It doesn't hurt, it just looks like a alien is trying to get out!
Victoria
Hope everyone has lots of fantastic plans for the weekend. It is now here upon us. I know I have a support breakfast to attend in the morning. We all know by the name of this post that it is a "Grateful Post" in which we share WHAT or WHO we are grateful for in our lives. Some may say....I have nothing to be grateful for.....well.....you have eyes or you wouldn't be on the computer and here on OH. That is something or you have had or are looking into WLS or wanting to have a positive change in your life or you wouldn't be on OH. That is also something to be grateful for. PLEASE share with us some of the things in your life or people that you are grateful for. Today I am SO grateful for my family and close friends. Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers, that I am a STRONG woman of mind and body and I can handle more that comes my way than even I think I can. Grateful for my WLS and that I have a new chance everyday to make better choices than the day before. Grateful for second chance in our lives and for those "do overs" that we can do. Grateful for Eric Klein for seeing the need and starting Obesity Help. I personally would be so lost without OH. Grateful for the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. Sept 9-10.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Saint Francis de Sales
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"