Hey everyone, I have a 10, 7 and 1 year old.  My biggest problem has been finding family friendly recipes and snack ideas.  I am in the process of putting together a cookbook for other WLS patients and was looking for some new ideas.  Let me know if you have a recipe or snack idea.  Thanks!!!!  Monica   [email protected]

 

I  was so glad to hear from you!   The seminar was great!  I mailed my information package this morning.  From what I understand, the hospital sorts the mail and then sends it on to the WLC.  Hopefully they will get it by next Monday.  We shall see.  How long did it take for you to get your first appointment?  How long did it take to get your approval?  So many questions. LOL.   JOY

Hi Joy! great to see you went to the seminar with a bit of knowledge. It does make understanding so much better!

Let us know when your appt is.. will be anxious to hear how that goes for you.

     I went on a liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to surgery. It is called optifast. It's basically soups and shakes and one snack a day. It was tough having the willpower to stay on it but I somehow managed. except for about a week before surgery. I ate 3 squares of what I wanted. Not fast food but some restuarants i wanted to fully enjoy one last time before the big day and i didn't put too much back on. haha.    I think being active is the main thing. After surgery until i got sick a couple weeks back I was out at the gym and had the drive and a goal that I knew was now attainable due to the surgery. I am going to get started back to my regular gym schedule after the weekend so hopefully i can drop another hundred pounds.

Hi Dan! 

 Great to see you are having such success!  I can't wait for the day I can jump in and start logging my losses!

The weight that you lost before surgery... how did you do that?  I'm sure the Dr is going to want me to lose and you were successful.  Of course... it IS easier for you guys than we gals!