Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Facebook Page - There is a facebook page in case anyone is interested in joining: http://www.facebook.com/groups/289313727835717/290996177667472/?notif_t=group_activity  

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Cheesecake Factory - Alright! It's my mom's 50th birthday on Thursday and she wants to go out to dinner. She chose Cheesecake Factory the following sunday. So I need to find something for me to eat the...

Izabelle G. accomplished a goal 11 years, 5 months ago
Make it through Surgery without Complications

Izabelle G. added a goal 11 years, 5 months ago
to reach 225lbs

Izabelle G. accomplished a goal 11 years, 5 months ago
lose 25 lbs

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Abington Hospital - I have to highly recommend Abington for anyone who is considering surgery. The office staff is attentive and quick to respond. Dr. Bonnani, Anne Marie, and Dr. Dougherty were extre...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Surgery Today 10/15 - I have to be at the hospital in about an hour (6am). I set my alarm for 5 since I only live 15 minutes away but I'm so excited and anxious that I have been up since 3:30! I guess I...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
One week until my surgery - I am self pay and the hospital just called me to get my payment. Another step to making this all real! Yikes! One more week to go! Liquid diet going well! I cannot believe it.

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
October Starts Tomorrow! -  Good luck with your surgery everyone!! 

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Fat Free Milk vs. Soy Milk vs. Coconut Milk vs. Wa -  Which do you prefer to make your protein shakes? Do some go better with certain flavors than other? Basically what is your preference and why? I have been trying a few differen...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Rice and Beans - Rice and Beans has been a staple in my life since I was 6 months old. I'm Brazilian. White Rice and Pinto Beans has been a meal at least twice a week some weeks and every night thi...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Abington support group - Anyone know what the topic for the Abington Hospital support group meeting for this month?

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
In Training - This might be a weird question. I am still preop and have been "training" myself on the liquid diet which I don't have to start until Oct. 10th. So I have been doing protein sh...

Izabelle G. added a goal 11 years, 7 months ago
lose 25 lbs

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Gum - Is it allowed? Do you do chew it? Do you track it? Or do you recommend it as another vice to kick?

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
The sooner the better?? - So i have my date scheduled for November 19th. The surgeon had earlier dates but I scheduled it for the end of November because I thought it would be easier for my husband to be ab...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
No support - So my mother is not supportive at all. She even said she was completely against it. I said I am going to do it anyways. I try to let her know the information about the process ...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Husband's Joke - Conversation at my house Me: So I will have to pay the hospital fee of $7,000 at the preadmission testing Husband: Ok. When? Me: Not sure of the exact date as it will defini...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
IVC Filter - So I have to have a IVC Filter put in about two weeks before the surgery because the doctor is afraid of me developing clots in my legs. To be honest, that is having me a little mo...

Izabelle G. accomplished a goal 11 years, 9 months ago
Get a surgery date

Izabelle G. added a goal 11 years, 9 months ago
Get a surgery date

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Surgery Scheduled -  November 19th. So excited, nervous, anxious, optomistic! 

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Protein Shakes/Powder - I have been trying the protein drink. The ready made ones. I am a preparer. I want to know which ones I like so when it becomes my only source of food during the liquid stages I wi...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
WLS when you have a toddler -  Has anyone on here had their surgery while their kids are really young? My daughter will probably be in the 18-20 month range when I have it. Any tips on it? I know I won't be abl...

Izabelle G. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Newbie Vitamin Question - So after my original labs were complete, the nurse at the doctor's office called me and told me to start taking a multivitamin, a D-3, and a sublingual B-12. As I research whil...
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Cheltenham, PA
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39.7
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Surgery
10/15/2012
Surgery Date
Apr 25, 2012
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