Patty T. posted a discussion topic 1 year, 7 months ago

Hi all

I've been dancing with making a commitment to WLS for at least 15 years. I was on this board regularly but got swept up in life.

My Max was 450 or so. I was in a surgical program in Portland, OR an 10lbs from my surgery weight (3


Patty T. wrote a blog post 8 years, 9 months ago
Footdragging - I had a follow up appointment scheduled today with the PA for my OWLS endocrinologist (who retired). I have not lost any weight as I've only minimally followed the healthy choice &...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Back to blogging - I've been slowly returning to this site, mostly reading boards and occasionally posting. I've been following a friend's blog and realized that I need to start back blogging myself....

Patty T. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Both of my knees are shot, but the docs tell me I need to lose weight before I can get a fix. I'm working on it.

Meanwhile, besides the pain, I can't trust my knees. I haven't been able to kneel on either for years, which I can deal with - g


Patty T. posted a comment 8 years, 10 months ago
Years ago, Willamette Sleep was a direct provider of CPAP...

Patty T. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and am glad to see other folks from another forum here as well.

I had been swimming a mile, but hurt my knee doing 2 sets of stairs in one day. I'd dropped down to what felt comfortable, about 2/3 a mile an


Patty T. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

My current rotation of swim suits are way past replacement date. Stretched out so as to provide no support and wearing thin. On my last swim the cups are so loose that one boob stayed in and the other fell out the bottom of the suit bra - luckily I wea


Patty T. wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
OWLS trip #1 - I completed my supervised eating and exercise program in March, but did not get to see my surgeon until yesterday, May 19th. In that time I stayed within 2 lbs of my prior total. I...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
OWLS trip #2 - I'm up 3 lbs from last week, so I need to be accountable. I'm eating the boy's cereal late at night. WTF?  Maybe I'm saying goodbye to food that is bad for me.High Weight: 450Last ...

Patty T. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I've been lurking lately, not making online support a priority. I have been making progress in my "remodel project".

I completed my supervised eating and exercise program in March, but did not get to see my surgeon until yesterday, May 19th. In


Patty T. wrote a blog post 9 years ago
Counseling Session 2 - Long time, no update. Long story. I'll try to catch up later.ANYWAY, the NEW development is that I am adding counseling to my toolbox. My counselor, Gwen, is working on a program t...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 9 years, 4 months ago
Small steps for a B student - I've been recording my food, on paper so far, but I need to use online tools. Pam recommended myfitnesspal. I'd also like to get a fitbit to track the exercise that I get in everyd...

Patty T. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
My new supervised diet makes me tired - I had my 1st appointment with the dietitian on Thursday. I need to take off 40 lbs to get my BMI to what they consider safe. The eating plan is not bad - similar to Medifast (which...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Nutrition appointment was actually fun! - Yesterday was my 2nd appointment, this time with Pam - the nutritionist (RD). I'd met her at the Welcome group - she reminds me of one of the Fedon sisters - tall, athletic and lan...

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
My Bruno was a chocolate too. That's a big pile of geese!

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
Sweeties.

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
Leg warmers?

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
Get the piggy!

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
Everything worked out. I scheduled an appointment for the car for...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Welcome Group completed - The Legacy welcome group starts at 7:15 am, so to get to Portland at that ungodly hour, I had to get up at 5. Left Keizer at 6 and it was getting light as I was getting into Portla...

Patty T. wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
This is NOT acceptable - I got "the call" on Monday to schedule my series of appointments. I'm very excited, but DH has shown me yet again why I can't remain here.Our 10 yr old car has been having issues. ...

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
Woo hoo! What an achievement.

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
I love this!

Patty T. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
PERS Providence Medicare Advantage - est $3000. 428.0

Patty T. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
My mind is whirling - so many questions for this g - I'm wondering about life as a new post op. Yeah, I'm getting waaay ahead of myself, but I can't stop the gears in my head from spinning.Right now I've got mobility issues and get t...
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