Arkansas Weight Loss Forum

Thanks to both of you for writing back! I'm pretty sick of myself and was embarrassed to even come back...but I have to keep trying or I'll never figure it all out! I need to change my info because I am living in Hot Springs now...but I do get massages now and then and they do help so much! Thank you for your sweet offer! I do need to come to the meetings and get more involved. I am going to do my best to do that...and to come here more. The last year before Billy's death was a tough one and I didn't think I had time to take care of myself but that can't be an excuse anymore! Yes, I will call Dr. Baker and go get a fill. I called him today but noone answered so maybe tomorrow I can get an appointment. Susan, I hope you're doing well! We still need to go have that coffee sometime! :)

Shelleybeans02
on 8/24/10 12:50 am - Benton, AR

Susan-

I believe I met you at one of the pre-op support group meetings a few months back. I talked to you and another girl who had lap band for a while after the meeting.

I would love to see you at Wild Ivy! We charge $70 for and hour and $40 for half hour. But I'll give ya $10 off.

I work thursday-saturday.

Thanks for telling me about the schedule change! If I don't see ya at wildy ivy, I will definitely see you at a meeting!

Heaviest Weight=290 2 Weeks Pre Surgery=270 Day of Surgery= 260

susandoeshair
on 8/23/10 8:52 pm - Alexander, AR

Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeon in Arkansas

HI there!

I'm scheduled to have my abdominoplasty and brachioplasty done by Dr Love on September 24th. He's WONDERFUL!!!

His number is: 224-1859, and you can look him up on the web. Very nice man, excellent refreces.

Susan

susandoeshair
on 8/23/10 8:49 pm - Alexander, AR

Topic: SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE CHANGE AT BAPTIST

ATTENTION!!!!! PLEASE READ!

The meetings at Baptist have changed for the next two month!

The original date for the Annual Walk From Obesity was changed from September to October 9th. This happened after the schedule had been printed and the room reserved, so there WILL NOT BE A MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. Since the Walk is now in October, it will count as a support group meeting, so there will be NO MEETING IN OCTOBER, EITHER.

The POST-OP meeting will still take place on September 9th, Doctor's dining room, 6:00-7:30. All are welcome! We'll decide, as a group if we will meet in October. Many of us need our meetings and I can't see us going three months without one. So, Lauren arrainged for the room and even she said it will be nice to go to a post op meeitng for a change. She never gets to attend ours, so it will be fun for her.

Please, if you know anyone who might not see this, let them know! I wll repost this often to make sure as many people as possible see it.

Susan

susandoeshair
on 8/23/10 8:41 pm - Alexander, AR

Oh.....I LOVE Wild Ivy!! I live in Alexander and am a stylist/nail tech in WLR. Our MT only works part time and I hate to take up what time she's there for myself. What do you charge? Just might have to come see you!

See my post about the meeting schedule.....IT'S CHANGED!!!

Susan

susandoeshair
on 8/23/10 8:39 pm - Alexander, AR

Hi Jeannie!!!

Golly, it's so good to see you, and I'm glad you're coming out of the dark fog you've been in. Nothing can compare to the loss you've suffered, but it sounds like better times are coming.

I think you need to see Dr Baker. Tell him what's going on and maybe get a fill to jump start things. What could it hurt? It might be just what you need.

You would be so welcome at our support groups at Baptist!!! I'm posting the schedule on a seperate post because it's changed.

Take care, get back to basics and get rid of that junk food in your house. Throw it away, give it away, but don't get rid of it by eating it!!!

Take care!

Susan

Shelleybeans02
on 8/23/10 1:21 am - Benton, AR

First of all, I am sooooo sorry for your loss. I lost my mother and best friend 4 years ago. It was the most traumatic thing I've ever been thru.... so I can only imagine what the loss of a spouse is like. I'm sure you've heard it a million times, but its true.... time does make it better. My dad was in a depression for about 2 years... but he is doing much better now. :)

I applaud you for reaching out and wanting to get back into things.... that is a great sign and a great first step!! I can't blame you one bit for not thinking or caring much about weight loss and what you should or shouldn't be eating during this past difficult year!!

Unfortunately, I don't have a band, so I can't be a lot of help with that. I just had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Baker almost 3 weeks ago. So this is all new to me. One thing I could suggest though is maybe getting involved with the bariatric support group that meets at Baptist hospital. Have you ever been? They aren't having a september meeting because of the Walk from Obesity. So the next meeting will be Oct. 14th. That will be my first meeting and I am looking forward to it!

Also, I live in Benton too! :) I am a massage therapist at Wild Ivy Salon. If you would like to meet and come get a massage, I think that would be very good for you. It can be good for fibromyalgia. I'll give you half price :)

Best of luck to you! Hang in there!!

--shelley

Heaviest Weight=290 2 Weeks Pre Surgery=270 Day of Surgery= 260

Shelleybeans02
on 8/23/10 1:08 am - Benton, AR

Topic: RE: Checking in...

Oh, that website also has recipes for her version of pizza.... she has lots of different varieties. I'm looking forward to trying those when I get to that stage!

By the way, I also used Dr. Baker and have been soooooooo impressed by him!! So glad I went with him! I had gastric sleeve done almost 3 weeks ago and I'm doing great! Do you plan on going to the support group meetings at Baptist? If so, maybe i'll see ya there!

Heaviest Weight=290 2 Weeks Pre Surgery=270 Day of Surgery= 260

Shelleybeans02
on 8/23/10 1:05 am - Benton, AR