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Sorry I have been so bad about posting lately - it has been a crazy few weeks for me.  

The July support group meetings are scheduled for the WeightWise Marketplace to present information on the supplements available.  I don't know what that will entail at this point yet, but I hope they have some samples for you guys!!

We have had so many surgeries the past few weeks - month - it is awesome to see how things are moving along!  I know everyone has issues when they first start out, purely because it is uncharted territory for themselves.  Please know that there is an extremely large repository of experience and information on Obesity Help and through your own support groups.  On top of everything, be sure to keep your surgeon/dietitian in the loop if you have questions.  This is what they do, day to day, and that is what they are there for!!

We have 3 walking groups going on in the Greater OKC area now - Edmond, Midwest City and South OKC.  If you would like information, please post and we'll get you what you need for the one closest to you.  We enjoy the time we spend together - it doesn't even feel like exercise!!

We have a meet & greet going on as well.  Yes, we know it is food related, please do not let that keep you away!  We understand every one is in different places in their journey, we'll work it out for you!  We just want to meet you and have a little social interaction!!

Let us know how things are going - post often and loudly!  

Love to all!!  Ruth

The scheduled speaker for the June Support Group is Dr. Jayesh Panchall, M.D. who is a Plastic Surgeon practicing out of Foundation Bariatric Hospital of Edmond and the University of Oklahoma Medical Center.

Come early - this speaker usually draws a large crowd!!

Sorry it has taken so long between blogs, it has been really busy in my world and I just have failed to report back here!  I hope everyone is doing well in their journey and is staying on the mark!!  

We have two newly sleeved in our group - John and Michelle had surgery on 5/5 and are doing well in their first few days.  We have several scheduled for surgery coming up - please keep them in your prayers!  

I know we ALL struggle from time to time - I found these quotes and wanted to share them with you:

No one ever won a chess game by betting on each move. Sometimes you have to move backward to get a step forward. -- Amar Gopal Bose

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -- Confucius

 You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there. -- Edwin Louis Cole

 If there exists no possibility of failure, then victory is meaningless. -- Robert H. Schuller

 I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying. -- Tom Hopkins

I think these could help you in your efforts.  I will be blogging more soon.  I really need to get on the band wagon of trying to figure out how to build these support groups in the outlying areas. If you know of anyone who would like to help, please let me know.  I really would like to get them going consistently before the fall starts.

All my love! R

Well it was a great way to start a beautiful Saturday.  Thanks to Anna, Janet, Kim, Glenda, Somer and Lauren for a great time!  I was having a poor pitiful me day and it was wonderful being able to take my mind of things for a little while.

Well, tomorrow morning is the 5k walk and I thought today that I might just go ahead with it.  But as the day progresses, I am talking myself out of it because of the "mess" of getting into the downtown area and wading my way through 20000 other bodies to the 'corral' to start.  

But after the walk with the ladies today, I know that I CAN do it, since we did 2.8 miles today and the 5k equals 3.1 miles.  I think in my mind that is all I need to know!  

My legs will never be the same, but it is strangely a good feeling!  I will try to make it next Saturday morning at 8:30 am at Mitch Park for Round 2!!

Don't forget about Support Group on Thursday night.  I will constantly preach about consistent support being the way to successful bariatric patients.  Keep on keeping on!  Love to all!! R

Sorry I haven't blogged in a few days.  It has been crazy at work and I just don't always have the energy in the evenings!

You guys know if you need me to post a message and I'll see it within a couple hours though.  You can also IM me on yahoo [email protected] and it will get to me as well.

Congratulations to LakeGirl and Liz on their surgeries this past week!  Welcome to the losers side and here are blessings for a rapid recovery and loss!!

We have John & Michelle both scheduled for May 5th and a couple others too that I cannot remember off the top of my little bitty head right now.

Hang in there if you are on your pre-op diets.  It takes a lot of disclipline to make it through without gaining the weight.  But it is ALL worth it in the end.  For those of us suffering or stressing through our post-op diets, UGGH I know the feeling!  Stay the course and good things will come!!

Just remember it is a TOOL!!!  We still have to do the work!!

Hugs and kisses to all!!  R

Support Group was great this evening.  Dr. B is always fun to listen to!

It was wonderful meeting Anna, LakeGirl and GlitterGal.  Liz i wish you great blessings on Monday when you have your surgery!!  Also, LakeGirl has surgery on Wednesday - many blessings.  

May the Lord watch over you and your surgeon's while they help you begin your blessed journey to better health!!

Michelle S got her surgery date today - she will be having surgery with Bvrwrer!!  Well on the same day anyway!!  May 5th is going to be a big day!!

Please send up prayers for all our friends who are scheduled and for those who are waiting (PATIENTLY?)  for their dates.

I love you guys!  You make all of this worthwhile!!! 

Hey Gang.  I hope you are coming here to check in frequently.  I am trying to blog every couple of days to keep everyone coming back.  I hope you have checked the schedule for Weight Wise events coming up.  Graduate Support Group on Apr 16 and RNY/VSG Support Group on Apr 17. 

I am working on getting some OH Magazines for us to share.  It will take up to two months once I have ordered them, but I think they are great sources of information.  I have my own copy that I will have with me at Support Group this week, but you can also subscribe yourself by clicking on the Magazine icon at the top right of the page.

Remember, with the weather warming up, you need to be sure to get in all of your liquids!  If you are drinking caffeine (no lecture!) then the suggestion is replacement 1:1 per oz of caffeine.  If you have 8 oz of coffee, then you need to replace with 8 oz of non-caffeine liquid.  Ya'll stay away from my Starbucks cups!!!  They are deadly!!  And yes, I lecture myself every time I get one.....every morning.....  

If you guys have nothing else to do, you can come downtown to cheer me on during the OK Memorial Marathon - 5 k walk.  I am NOT running trust me!  Of course, that 6:40 am start on that Sunday is going to KILL me but.....  I am not sure who all will be joining me....but I will be there with bells on...

Have a great few days, I will be busy with Support Groups the rest of the week so I will probably not blog until the weekend.  Happy 26th Birthday to my wonderful daughter Holly on April 16th!  And to my big brother David on April 18th, as well as Kevin and Bobbie.  

If you have surgery coming up, stick with your pre-op and let me know what I can do to support you!  

Love to all!! R

Here is the link to the most recent Weight Wise News for April 08.  I think the information that is reported in each of these newsletters is important to anyone who is trying to lose weight.  Although it is Weight Wise based, please check it out!

As always, if your specific surgical program information differs from the Weight Wise protocols, please check with your program before utilizing the information.  I certainly understand that all the programs are different and I want you to follow your surgeons stated path.  

I hope all of you are doing well!  It looks like Spring is HERE finally.  Storms and all!!  If I don't get to post as often, please know I am still here and available for you!  It is a busy time for me at the office, but I can always be reached!

For all of you who are preparing for surgery, please let me know if there is anything you need!  And know that my prayers are with you and your medical team as you move into the next phase of your journey!!  

Stay the course!!  It is WORTH IT!!!  

All my love!  Ruth
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Our little group is progressing nicely!!  I am so happy you are all coming here.  Please check back frequently.  As things happen, I will update and add information that will be pertinent to your support!  I will also add updates about our friends and their progress!

You are able to invite your own friends to join our little network!!  Please do so!

Remember if there is something you need or want me to address, just ask!!  Dr. Jim Keller and I will be getting together on Wed Apr 16 prior to the LifeWise meeting to see where we want to start placing satellite support groups.  It is really exciting and hopefully I can share more information with you next week.

Behave yourselves and follow your surgeons orders!!!  Me too!! 

    BVRWRER has a surgery date!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!  John is scheduled for surgery at Foundation Bariatric of OK on May 5th!!!  YIPPEE!  Please be sure to send him congratulations and best wishes!  Also, John and Charlotte are pregnant with their 3rd child too!!  Please keep them in your prayers as John gets closer to his surgery date!!!