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Topic: RE: Are you getting ready for your 3 year anniversary's?
Hi ladies, I am also interested in getting a tummy tuck. But can't afford to have it done do you ladies know of anyone in calif that will help with financing or what I need to get the insurance to pay for it. Thanks 
Topic: RE: Question about dieting
Hi Aly!
I totally agree with everything Mo suggested. Also make sure you are taking your vitamins and drinking tha****er. I am doing exactly what you are now, and it is very tough. But doable. for me, moving is the key. I have a desk job and have started taking my two alloted "smoke breaks" (though I don't smoke) and each time, I just walk out the front door and walk around the parking lot etc just to move. (brought a pair of flip flops to keep in my desk drawer, for the days I wear heels. ) Give it time, and you will see results, not as easy as right after surgery, but we still have the tool.
Best wishes!
Debbie
Topic: RE: Are you getting ready for your 3 year anniversary's?
Hi Mo! How good to hear from you again. Yes, I am getting excited about the upcoming plastic's but anxious too. I had dinner tonight with two ladies from my support group who have both had TT and or something else. It was great to be able to ask questions and get some first hand advice on what to expect etc. Hope you get your good news very soon. Take care!
Debbie
Topic: RE: Question about dieting
Aly.. sounds to me like you r doing all the right things to lose weight now. You are back to smaller healther meals .. load up on Protein first. Keep moving! No matter what you do just get out and walk your butt off if you have to. You are young and hopeful and thats a good thing.. Because I'm a mean ol' ***** I have to stay thin or die trying.. ( My small attempt at humor) :0.. Just keep a careful watch on calories move to lose. And Aly, follow all the old rules. Don't drink and eat. Wait to drink after meals and food. Eat protein first even if your favorite food or Carb is on that plate. Use a smaller plate.. i.e. smaller portions. EAT AT HOME.. cook for yourself or try. Stock up on the things you need. Low fat yogurt, cheese, chicken, Fish.. easy peel shrimp.. crunchy things like baby carrots whatever works for you. All this helps me stay on track. Wishing you all good things..
peace
Mo
Topic: RE: Are you getting ready for your 3 year anniversary's?
Deb, I left a comment just tonight on your profile. I want to wish you well on your upcoming (July 30th) procedures. I'm so excited for you! It looks good for me to I'm waiting right now for a final decsion. Cross your fingers.. 
.. Next month is 3 years we've come a long way baby!!
peace
Mo
.. Next month is 3 years we've come a long way baby!!
peace
Mo 
Topic: Question about dieting
God the dreaded word... the nasty, filty thing most of have done our entire lives have come back to haunt me.
In the last year, Ive gained about 20 lbs /cry. So instead of making it 50 or 75 a few more years down the road, I joined a weightloss place ( Beverly Hills Weightloss) to try and shed these dastardly pests before the scale increases anymore. THe problem is , nothing is happening. I exercise atleast 3 days a week at the gym and Im not eating more than 1400 a day, I eat over 100g of protein and less than 30 g of fat... Im not sure what else to do. I am wondering if our last few years in " starvation mode" - where I rarely ate over 800 a day has somehow screwed up my metabolism.
What have you guys done to shed any gained pounds. I wish I would have tried to diet at maybe 5 or 10 lbs.... I guess you get in this Skinny mode and think you cant gain anything back....SURPRISE !!!!!
Any advise/ help is welcome.
Aly
Topic: RE: Are you getting ready for your 3 year anniversary's?
I know what you mean I lost my father in 93. I would only wish that everyone that does have there father would make more then just a phone call. Cause I wish that I could have him right now ? Please everyone who has a father be blessed and be happy.
Topic: Are you getting ready for your 3 year anniversary's?
Just wanted to drop in and say hello to anyone who may lurk over here anymore. As we approach our 3 year mark, it is still amazing to me the difference in "life" in general. I have finally made the decision to have some plastic surgery and will be having that done on July 30th. (TT and my arms) so that is my new venture in life. I am trying really hard to take off a few pounds before my surgery. I have even started drinking a protein shake a day and you know, it's amazing how that curbs my hunger in the afternoons. Should have never stopped them.
Hope all our dads here had a great day today and if you are fortunate enough to still have your dad, I hope you enjoyed at the very least a nice phone call with him. I lost my dad over 20 years ago, and this day is still hard.
Enjoy your summer!
Debbie
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery
Hi Linda. The surgery went well. It took four hours though. The doctor did an EGD and determined that I had stretched my stoma and the pouch. Since he knew I had lost 135 and hadn't missed a single support meeting he offered the prospect of the surgery. I was game as long as insurance would cover it....it did. I ended up having to spend two nights in the hospital because I ran a little fever the second day. I really thing it was just a reaction to a pneumonia shot they gave me. I can definitely feel a tightness once again. Basically what the doctor said was they reconnected my stomach to the intestines. Put everything back pre RNY. After that he did the vertical sleeve , decreased the size of my stomach and took away what ever part of the stomach that controls the appetite. I really haven;t been hungry. I ate a little meatloaf last night and definitely got filled up very quickly. I was 248 the day I went in the hospital 266 the day I got home I guess from all the IVs. This morning the scale was down to 239. Hopefully, it will keep going. I would like to get down to at least 180 or lower.
Topic: RE: Revision Surgery
Good Morning Alice,
I'm so glad that you are doing well, how did the surgery go? how did the dr determine you needed this additional surgery?? so I'm so full of questions
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