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Topic: RE: Pre-Op Diet day 7--Surgery on June 8th
good luck with everything! it is scary but the odds are on your side. let us know how you are doing when you begin sitting on the losers bench.
Topic: RE: Please Help... Very nervous!
sending positive thoughts your way. good luck with everything!
Topic: MONDAY GRATEFUL POST
Morning Everyone,
Hope you had a good weekend. Yesterday was my monthly OH Support Group. It started out bad...we were accidently locked out of the building where our meeting was held...but it ended out good, One of my members has a business down the street from where our meeting is usually held and she offered for us to hold it there. Thank you again Le for that. Hope to have a great week. As you have figured out.....this is a post to verbalize what you are grateful for daily. After all....we ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for....no matter how large or small it may be. PLEASE feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today. Today I am grateful for..........
Le opening up her business so we wouldn't have to have our SG meeting on the sidewalk,
For my WLS and all the choices available today for WLS,
For my Life and my Health,
Family and friends,
Faith and answered prayers,
My Friends here on OH,
For Eric Klein ( who started OH ) and all the staff members and message boards,
For Support Groups and all the encouragement and help that they provide for us all,
For my car, home, air conditioning, etc.
For my fur babies who love me unconditionally,
For Kim who works for OH setting up all the conferences all over the country for us all,
For the upcoming OH Conference, Sept. 9 - 10 in New Orleans, La. Hope to see you there.
Have a blessed day !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hope you had a good weekend. Yesterday was my monthly OH Support Group. It started out bad...we were accidently locked out of the building where our meeting was held...but it ended out good, One of my members has a business down the street from where our meeting is usually held and she offered for us to hold it there. Thank you again Le for that. Hope to have a great week. As you have figured out.....this is a post to verbalize what you are grateful for daily. After all....we ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for....no matter how large or small it may be. PLEASE feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today. Today I am grateful for..........
Le opening up her business so we wouldn't have to have our SG meeting on the sidewalk,
For my WLS and all the choices available today for WLS,
For my Life and my Health,
Family and friends,
Faith and answered prayers,
My Friends here on OH,
For Eric Klein ( who started OH ) and all the staff members and message boards,
For Support Groups and all the encouragement and help that they provide for us all,
For my car, home, air conditioning, etc.
For my fur babies who love me unconditionally,
For Kim who works for OH setting up all the conferences all over the country for us all,
For the upcoming OH Conference, Sept. 9 - 10 in New Orleans, La. Hope to see you there.
Have a blessed day !!!
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"
Topic: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY
““Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves."
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"
Topic: Please Help... Very nervous!
I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and was having some major right side pain right around my gallbladder that started 2 months ago. We did gallbladder ultrasound and there are no stones but can't do a HIDA scan because of the pregnancy. In the last month, it has moved to directly over my scar at the bottom of my sternum where my band is in place and on the left side under my breast. This pain is absolutely unbearable and Tylenol doesn't even help it at all. I've tried a heating pad and I've tried ice and still no relieve. I described the pain to my OB and my Lap Band Dr as like you have taken a torch at a million decreases and just keep jabbing in that area. Feels like my insides are absolutely on fire. I do not have any heartburn or reflux either. It's not a sharp gas like pain. It's a constant burning and throbbing pain like it's in knots or something! Everything I eat or drink, doesn't matter what it is, absolutely burns me alive! I can't even stand to wear my bra or a shirt for that matter because just the slightest touch to that area will double me over. My Band Dr said he is going to scope me this coming Saturday, June 11th, and check for an erosion or slippage but when I look online about symptoms, I can't find symptoms for either one except weight gain. This pain is super super intense! Has anyone ever had anything like this happen to them? He said where I'm pointing at is directly over my band/stomach area. I'm going to be more scared if they don't find out what's going on than if they do because this is really bad! Please help if you have any suggestions! I am just trying to prepare myself. I'm actually going to call them in the morning to see if they have a cancellation list just to see if someone cancels and maybe they can get me in sooner. I'm afraid this is going to put me in preterm labor if something isn't figured out soon. Just getting really nervous not having an idea of what could be going on inside of me :(
Topic: Pre-Op Diet day 7--Surgery on June 8th
Can't believe I've survived a week of my pre-op diet!!! I had a hard time the first 3 days, as a matter of fact my 3rd day was also my full day of pre-op appointments. Upper GI, Chest xray, nurtritionist, coordinator, NP, etc. That was the WORST day of my life I do believe. BUT they told me that day that I could have a piece of chicken or fish each day and so that has made the rest of the time more tolerable. I didn't want to but I was having such a hard time getting my protein drinks down that I figured I better do something. So I have liquids all day and a piece of chicken for dinner and I'm actually satisfied with that. I have lost between 13 and 15 pounds depending on which scale I go by(my home scales weigh me less than my work/doctors scales do). Not too shabby for a week!!! =)
I am starting to get really nervous/scared. Not because of the type of surgery just because of the surgery in general, and being put to sleep. It's scary. But I know that I am fully prepared for the things that must take place afterward and I will be successful no matter what. Just gotta get through Wednesday and all will be good!!!
I am starting to get really nervous/scared. Not because of the type of surgery just because of the surgery in general, and being put to sleep. It's scary. But I know that I am fully prepared for the things that must take place afterward and I will be successful no matter what. Just gotta get through Wednesday and all will be good!!!
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
I, to, do not regret my decision to get the band. My weigh loss is slowing down now but I think that is my fault. I am not sticking to the "program" like I should be. I am allowing my impulse to snack to get to me. I am definitely NOT at the "sweet spot" yet. I know it takes awhile for some people. The fact that the sleeve is not reversible scared me, except that I don't think I will ever reverse my band (not that if there was a problem where it stopped "working for me", I would not consider it).I am just going to have to "buckle down", get more exercise and drink more fluids between meals. And the required support group for a year is a godsend! I love the support I get from fellow WLS people AND from the professionals who run the group. There is another 2 cents from me. What's that make now, anout 20 cents?LOL
~Kim~
Topic: RE: First time considering the realize band, and I have some??
Hi there,
I know what you mean, I was uncomfortable not only by the malabsorption of the RNY, but losing weigh too fast worried me too. I liked the concept of the sleeve, but it is not reversible. So I chose the band. I am now almost 1 year out and have lost about 55 lbs, and have another 55 to go. ( I think that is right on track, if I remember correctly estimates are ~60lbs of weight loss in the first year).
However, (and there is always a however
) It was not consistent, slow and steady. What I mean is, I did great and lost the first 45 lbs in the first 4 months after surgery, then only another 10 in the next 6. Infact over the last 3 I have gone up and down in a 5 lb range. The reason for this is that i got off the nut program, and went back to my old habits. (EXACTLY the same pattern I followed when dieting! yo-yo!) But, the restiction the band provides mitigates the damage. Without the band I would have gained back all that I had lost and probably more.
It takes awhile to find that restriction "sweet spot" folks talk about, but now that I think i am getting close, the weight is coming off again. I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat. This is a great tool, and is preventing me from putting all the weight back on while I continue to work on my emotional eating issues. Just like the others have said it is a tool, and you have to work at it.
Best of luck to you whatever surgery you choose.
I know what you mean, I was uncomfortable not only by the malabsorption of the RNY, but losing weigh too fast worried me too. I liked the concept of the sleeve, but it is not reversible. So I chose the band. I am now almost 1 year out and have lost about 55 lbs, and have another 55 to go. ( I think that is right on track, if I remember correctly estimates are ~60lbs of weight loss in the first year).
However, (and there is always a however
) It was not consistent, slow and steady. What I mean is, I did great and lost the first 45 lbs in the first 4 months after surgery, then only another 10 in the next 6. Infact over the last 3 I have gone up and down in a 5 lb range. The reason for this is that i got off the nut program, and went back to my old habits. (EXACTLY the same pattern I followed when dieting! yo-yo!) But, the restiction the band provides mitigates the damage. Without the band I would have gained back all that I had lost and probably more.It takes awhile to find that restriction "sweet spot" folks talk about, but now that I think i am getting close, the weight is coming off again. I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat. This is a great tool, and is preventing me from putting all the weight back on while I continue to work on my emotional eating issues. Just like the others have said it is a tool, and you have to work at it.
Best of luck to you whatever surgery you choose.
Topic: LOSE IT 4 LIFE SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET THIS SUNDAY IN KELLER, TX.
Morning Everyone,
This sunday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Lose it 4 Life support group will meet in Keller, Tx. at Carroll Watkins Driving School. The address is 303 N. Main Street. The school is next door to Dollar General. We would love to have you join us for a hour long meeting if you can. We have samples each month and a monthly clothing exchange. Please come join us if you are free. Please RSVP if you plan on attending so I will have enough materials printed. Have a great weekend.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
This sunday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Lose it 4 Life support group will meet in Keller, Tx. at Carroll Watkins Driving School. The address is 303 N. Main Street. The school is next door to Dollar General. We would love to have you join us for a hour long meeting if you can. We have samples each month and a monthly clothing exchange. Please come join us if you are free. Please RSVP if you plan on attending so I will have enough materials printed. Have a great weekend.
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"
Topic: FRIDAY GRATEFUL POST
Morning Everyone,
Well....the weekend is almost here. Hope you have had a good week and are looking forward to some R & R this weekend. As for me I have to finalize plans for my support group. This post is to remind us all of all the good things in our lives that we are grateful for and to vocalize them. PLEASE share what you are grateful for if you wish. Today I am grateful for.......
Obesity Help and all the great information on here,
My life and health,
For waking up this AM,
For my family and friends.
For my Faith and answered prayers,
For my WLS and all the choices of WLS available to everyone,
For health insurance and all the benefits that it brings,
For these message boards and all the people on them,
For the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. and everyone working on it.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Well....the weekend is almost here. Hope you have had a good week and are looking forward to some R & R this weekend. As for me I have to finalize plans for my support group. This post is to remind us all of all the good things in our lives that we are grateful for and to vocalize them. PLEASE share what you are grateful for if you wish. Today I am grateful for.......
Obesity Help and all the great information on here,
My life and health,
For waking up this AM,
For my family and friends.
For my Faith and answered prayers,
For my WLS and all the choices of WLS available to everyone,
For health insurance and all the benefits that it brings,
For these message boards and all the people on them,
For the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La. and everyone working on it.
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"
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