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Topic: RE: Fallen bander- back on track
Wow, you have been through a lot! My sympathies for your losses! That said, I know how much you want this to be successful. You can count on us here for support. Be gentle with yourself, but know that you CAN and WILL get back on track. Love and prayers!
~Kim~
Topic: RE: Fallen bander- back on track
Oh wow hon! You have my support! I am so sorry for your losses. You can get back on the wagon and get to where you want to go.
Topic: RE: Tips to be prepared for lap gastric band surgery
Hi mema05,
I wish you lots of luck on your surgery! I had mine a few days ago (Dec 29). It went well. However, I am having trouble getting the recommended amount of fluids and protein since the surgery. I'm in the liquid phase of the diet, but even extremely thin liquids like water feels like they just sit there and expand. I have been managing to get down almost 2 protein drinks daily by sipping all day, but even that is only 30 grams of protein, 22 oz, and 200 calories total, so needless to say, I've been feeling pretty weak, shaky, and not the best. I'm going to call the surgeons office today for recommendations. I'm sure (hopefully) this will be a momentary phase that will pass. I've lost 11 more pounds thus far since last Thursday (partiallyl fluids I'm sure) due to not being able to get much down). On a lighter note, the surgery itself was a breeze :-)
I wish you lots of luck on your surgery! I had mine a few days ago (Dec 29). It went well. However, I am having trouble getting the recommended amount of fluids and protein since the surgery. I'm in the liquid phase of the diet, but even extremely thin liquids like water feels like they just sit there and expand. I have been managing to get down almost 2 protein drinks daily by sipping all day, but even that is only 30 grams of protein, 22 oz, and 200 calories total, so needless to say, I've been feeling pretty weak, shaky, and not the best. I'm going to call the surgeons office today for recommendations. I'm sure (hopefully) this will be a momentary phase that will pass. I've lost 11 more pounds thus far since last Thursday (partiallyl fluids I'm sure) due to not being able to get much down). On a lighter note, the surgery itself was a breeze :-)
Topic: TUESDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone,
I for one am glad that we are now into the New Year. It is time for a new start for all the bad choices I made over the holidays. I am always grateful for second and third chances to make better choices. If you didn't make the best choices ( food wise ) over the holiday's....don't beat yourself up. You are only human....but it is now time for us to rid our kitchens and homes of the holiday junk food and proceed forward with a New Year. Today I am so grateful for my WLS and that I can now loose weight and pretty much keep it off if I follow all the WLS rules. I am so grateful for all the support and encouragement that is given here on Obesity Help and so grateful for all the wonderful people that I have met here on the messageboards. Grateful for support groups that help us to get back on track. Grateful for many many more things but I won't list them today. PLEASE share with us what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed day.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
I for one am glad that we are now into the New Year. It is time for a new start for all the bad choices I made over the holidays. I am always grateful for second and third chances to make better choices. If you didn't make the best choices ( food wise ) over the holiday's....don't beat yourself up. You are only human....but it is now time for us to rid our kitchens and homes of the holiday junk food and proceed forward with a New Year. Today I am so grateful for my WLS and that I can now loose weight and pretty much keep it off if I follow all the WLS rules. I am so grateful for all the support and encouragement that is given here on Obesity Help and so grateful for all the wonderful people that I have met here on the messageboards. Grateful for support groups that help us to get back on track. Grateful for many many more things but I won't list them today. PLEASE share with us what you are grateful for today. 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
“You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-range failures." ~Charles C. Noble
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: LOSE IT FOR LIFE SUPPORT GROUP THIS COMING SUNDAY.
Hello Everyone,
This coming sunday is our monthly meeting for LOSE IT 4 LIFE and our first meeting of the New Year. We meet from 3:30 - 4:30 in Keller, Tx. The address is 303 N. Main Street ( Carroll Watkins Driving School ) next door to Dollar General in the Keller Plaza Center. If you live in the area I try to make our monthly meetings interesting and informative. We have a monthly clothing exchange, a different recipe each month and a topic based meeting. I try to keep the meetings only a hour long since I know we ALL lead really busy lives. Please come and join us if you would like. We would love to have you. Pre ops welcome also and all surgery types welcome. Hope to see you there this sunday.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
This coming sunday is our monthly meeting for LOSE IT 4 LIFE and our first meeting of the New Year. We meet from 3:30 - 4:30 in Keller, Tx. The address is 303 N. Main Street ( Carroll Watkins Driving School ) next door to Dollar General in the Keller Plaza Center. If you live in the area I try to make our monthly meetings interesting and informative. We have a monthly clothing exchange, a different recipe each month and a topic based meeting. I try to keep the meetings only a hour long since I know we ALL lead really busy lives. Please come and join us if you would like. We would love to have you. Pre ops welcome also and all surgery types welcome. Hope to see you there this sunday.
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: RE: Tips to be prepared for lap gastric band surgery
Hi there, How are you doing? I know it's only been a few days. I go tomorrow for my lap band.I had to do the same as you the 6mo and the liver shrinking. I have lost 15lbs. Hope everything is going good!! I am so glad my sister told me about this site I have read alot of blogs it has helped!! thank you everyone!!
NEW MEMA05
Topic: RE: Wonderful feeling
Hi I am glad you are doing good I go in tomorrow morning for my Realize band. My sister told me about this site I really like it! I am alittle nerves but can't wait to start a new year and new me!!!
Topic: RE: Wonderful feeling
Thanks! The surgery went well. I was home by 5:30 that evening. Been kinda sore, but expected that. So far today, no pain meds...we'll see how that goes. Hardest thing so far has been getting out of the bed! I'm not having any trouble with drinking the protein drinks, just have to remind myself to go slow. I've started using a 2 oz measuring cup as my drinking cup. That helps me be more aware of sipping, not gulping. Haven't been outside to walk yet, but have been doing 5 min circuits in the house 6-7 times a day. This AM I upped it to 10 min - then I had to take a nap - LOL. Overall I feel good and am glad there were no complications. I go see the surgeon on Friday to get my stitches out. I'll keep you posted 
Sharyn
Topic: MONDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone and Happy New Year,
Let's all make this year a great one !!! Hope everyone is having a great morning. Our attitude can make or break out day. I choose to have a positive one today. Today I am SO grateful that this past year is behind me and a new one is before me. I am praying that this year will hold lots of positive things for my family. Today I am SO grateful that 2012 is here. Grateful for second and third....forth etc. chances are available for us all. Grateful for my life, health, WLS ( and all choices for WLS for everyone to chose ). Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. Grateful for my family and the love and support that they give me even when sometimes they do NOT agree with me. Grateful for all my WLS friends, Obesity Help, Support Groups and everything positive that has come my way since my WLS over 6 yrs. ago. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.
Hugs and blessings ~~~~ Vivian
Let's all make this year a great one !!! Hope everyone is having a great morning. Our attitude can make or break out day. I choose to have a positive one today. Today I am SO grateful that this past year is behind me and a new one is before me. I am praying that this year will hold lots of positive things for my family. Today I am SO grateful that 2012 is here. Grateful for second and third....forth etc. chances are available for us all. Grateful for my life, health, WLS ( and all choices for WLS for everyone to chose ). Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. Grateful for my family and the love and support that they give me even when sometimes they do NOT agree with me. Grateful for all my WLS friends, Obesity Help, Support Groups and everything positive that has come my way since my WLS over 6 yrs. ago. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.
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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