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Jan Ocala
on 10/21/05 11:50 pm - Ocala, FL

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: New Me and HOPEFULLY New Job!

So did you get this job????? Jan

Jan Ocala
on 10/21/05 11:48 pm - Ocala, FL

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: I'm in the before and after gallery now!

You look fantastic!! You carried your weight like I did, so after surgery I ended up with a flat stomach without any plastics, but also no chest!! I supplement my lack with inserts from Victoria Secrets (that's the secret, I think!!) and boy am I ever enjoying my new figure. Your arms also look nice!!! Bet you're happy as a clam - and you know how clams get!!!

Jan

Jan Ocala
on 10/21/05 11:42 pm - Ocala, FL

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: A Senior Moment?

That's a cute story, but I have one just a TAD better for you and I know you'll appreciate this. My sister (my OLDER sister!! HA!) left for a cruise and discovered in the car on the way to the ship that she had two different sandals on!!! The kicker?? These were the ONLY shoes she had for the cruise!!!! Not ONE spare pair!!! She had to go shoe shopping on the ship and ended up buying several more pairs of sandals and paid quite a lot for them!!!! By the way, she's also guilty of not being able to decide which earrings to wear for the day, so she puts two different ones on, in order to help her decide, she forgets she did that and then walks out of the house with two different earrings. I've caught her doing that more than once!! You're not alone!!! Jan

Beth_rr2
on 10/21/05 10:32 pm - Chenoa, IL

RNY on 09/03/04

Topic: RE: I need a pep talk

Teresa! You aren't alone in your struggle, believe me! You have already identified the one problem area in your journey (Panera's!) and can choose what to do! Your tool is there waiting for you to use it. Remember, we will always be dealing with these issues for the rest of our lives....what helps me are suggestions I've gleened from fellow board members: 1. Be 100% accountable for all you put in your mouth. Fitday.com has helped me with this. 2. DRINK more. Doing is believing. It's amazing how 16 oz of water can make you full! 3. Consider eating more dense protein instead of or in addition to your protein drinks. If you really can't go without your cinnamon crunch bagel, eat some meat before your bagel. Then, get rid of the bagel that's left. I find when I'm giving into the carb monster, it's because I've gone meatless. 4. Concentrate on the things you are doing RIGHT!!! Are you excercising, getting your water, protein, vitamins, etc. in? Looks like you are to me!

5. Don't beat yourself up for the bad food choice. Unlike before our surgeries, we have an amazing tool waiting for us to use to get back on track. I'm amazed often how I can get back on track as in the past, once I fell off the wagon--I was a goner! Congratulations on your weight loss so far! My best, Beth -140

GloryGirl
on 10/20/05 11:10 pm - Columbia, MO

Topic: I need a pep talk

As everyone else on this board I am a little over one year post op. I have lost 140 lbs. For at least the last month, I have been stuck. I am not losing and my weight is fluctuating two or three lbs a day but never going over the 140 lb. loss mark. I need to lose another 90 lbs and I'm starting to worry that it won't happen. I do water walking for at least 30 minutes 4-5 times a week. The arthritis in my knee makes this the best form of exercise for me. I have about 30-50 grams of liquid protein a day. In the category of eating, I have found that I crave cin. crunch bagels from Panera's. If I eat one-two of these a day it seems to help the constipation. OK, I know, this is probably what I need to cut out. Other than that I eat about one meal a day and maybe have a snack of ham and cheese (no bread) at noon. In the evening, I eat about half a meal of whatever I'm fixing for the family. Last night it was steak, green beans and cheesy potatoes. I drink crystal light at least 64 oz a day and maybe more. I need a pep talk and reminders about all the things I'm supposed to be doing. I am panicing about the 18-month window, knowing I only have five more months and I don't want to be frittering the time away. So, help me gang. Tell me what I'm supposed to be doing. I need some encouragement to get things jumpstarted again. Any plateau buster ideas would be appreciated.

KGSlaugh
on 10/20/05 1:29 pm

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: A Senior Moment?

Mariane! How funny! don't feel too bad though--i can't even remember my name sometimes...j/k...i call it "young-timers" (instead of alzheimers). congrats on 50 years of life--truly an accomplishment!! -kt

KGSlaugh
on 10/20/05 1:26 pm

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: I'm in the before and after gallery now!

thanks! I am so proud of us all! -KT

Trisha
on 10/19/05 10:54 am - Glendale, AZ

RNY on 03/08/05

Topic: Phoenix Area Meeting Update!

The Cholla Public Library will be closed ALL of November due to remodeling. Therefore, the location of PhoenixWLS November WLS Support meetings have been moved to Banner Estrella Hospital - Conference Center Room 3. When you go in the main entrance, see the information desk for directions to meeting room which is right around the corner from the info desk. Banner Estrella Medical Center 9201 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85037 Hospital Main Line - 623-327-4000 Trisha's Cell # - 602-696-4264 Meeting Room - Conference Center Room 3 Saturday, 10:30am-Noon Check In time - 10:15am November 5th & November 19th Click here for Map - http://www.bannerhealth.com/patients+and+visitors/facilities/arizona/estrella/patient+guide/map.asp Click here for Hospital Website - www.bannerestrella.com Need Directions from your home? Go to www.mapquest.com. Click here for PhoenixWLS details site - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PhoenixWLS This support group is for pre-ops and post-ops no matter who your surgeon was or will be!! I hope to see you all there!!! Thanks and have a beautiful day!! Trisha