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Topic: RE: I have a 3 year old. Now what???
Thanks Stephanie. I may do Monkey Joe's and the dollar movie in Fayetteville tomorrow. I decided on the Imagine it Atl Children's museum today, I found a coupon in one of those mailers.
BTW are you coming to the Christmas party at Erica's? We can ride together if you want since we live close by.
BTW are you coming to the Christmas party at Erica's? We can ride together if you want since we live close by.
Topic: RE: I have a 3 year old. Now what???
Hello LaShelle,
I have to add my two cents since I have a busy two year old. We went to Monkey Joe's last weekend for a bday party. My daughter had a blast! She jumped herself into a 2 1/2 hour nap, lol. There is a Monkey Joe's in Fayetteville on hwy 85. Henry county has awesome parks that are free. There is one in Mcdonough that is great. It is on North Mt. Carmel road in the soccer complex.
The Christmas festival is at Stone Mountain park. We had a great time Saturday. There are so many activities to do. We were there all day until fireworks at night. It is a bit expensive at $27 for an all day pass but it was worth it to me. My family plans to go each year. Have fun auntie!!!
Stephanie
Topic: RE: Support Group at Northside Hospital Forsyth 11/23/10 at 6:30pm
I missed the last 2 but will be there tonight!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Topic: When your doctor asks if you've considered bariatric surgery...
...I guess it's time to start researching.
One feels like if one just did a few more sit-ups every day one would magically be back to the body of one's 19 year old self... Sadly, it appears that is never the case. So here I am, researching.
I had a breast reduction 3 years ago which was the best thing I'd done for myself at that time.
I am 5' 3" and 265 pounds. I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea bad enough to warrant intervention, etc. I get occasional heartburn and I am definitely experiencing joint problems.
Before my mammaplasty I worked out fanatically at the gym to aid in my surgical recovery. After I could get back to the gym I went religiously until we bought a house and the budget got a little tighter.
We don't have television, and aside from working on the computer a lot (it's my job) I do try and do stuff around the house, play with the dogs, etc. in the evenings and I am almost never sitting around on the weekends.
We are moving offices and I'm hoping to find a gym that has a womens' shower so I can roll out of bed and go straight to the gym and to work. I like going to the gym and I'm sure I'd actually love going to the gym if I was 100 pounds lighter.
I think I have a pretty good chance of long-term success. I don't eat fast food, I don't eat much junk food aside from one allowed PMS item and the occasional ice cream cone. My weekday eating is fairly regimented just because it's easy to eat pretty much the same thing every day. Weekends are a little more of a challenge as we do things like a big brunch and nothing else or I don't eat much of anything at all and get a bad headache.
Anyway...
I'll be going to a seminar next week done by Dr. Kevin McGill, which is the doc my doc referred me to.
It's a big surgery. I have friends who have been through it and obviously it's a lifesaver. I guess without the accompanying health issues I feel like it might be a bit of a cheat for me.
One feels like if one just did a few more sit-ups every day one would magically be back to the body of one's 19 year old self... Sadly, it appears that is never the case. So here I am, researching.
I had a breast reduction 3 years ago which was the best thing I'd done for myself at that time.
I am 5' 3" and 265 pounds. I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea bad enough to warrant intervention, etc. I get occasional heartburn and I am definitely experiencing joint problems.
Before my mammaplasty I worked out fanatically at the gym to aid in my surgical recovery. After I could get back to the gym I went religiously until we bought a house and the budget got a little tighter.
We don't have television, and aside from working on the computer a lot (it's my job) I do try and do stuff around the house, play with the dogs, etc. in the evenings and I am almost never sitting around on the weekends.
We are moving offices and I'm hoping to find a gym that has a womens' shower so I can roll out of bed and go straight to the gym and to work. I like going to the gym and I'm sure I'd actually love going to the gym if I was 100 pounds lighter.
I think I have a pretty good chance of long-term success. I don't eat fast food, I don't eat much junk food aside from one allowed PMS item and the occasional ice cream cone. My weekday eating is fairly regimented just because it's easy to eat pretty much the same thing every day. Weekends are a little more of a challenge as we do things like a big brunch and nothing else or I don't eat much of anything at all and get a bad headache.
Anyway...
I'll be going to a seminar next week done by Dr. Kevin McGill, which is the doc my doc referred me to.
It's a big surgery. I have friends who have been through it and obviously it's a lifesaver. I guess without the accompanying health issues I feel like it might be a bit of a cheat for me.
Topic: RE: New to the GA boards-Introducing Myself
Welcome to the group. Good luck with your surgery!!!
Topic: RE: I have a 3 year old. Now what???
American Adventures in Marietta..........definatly! It's like 6 Flags for little kids (but cheaper!). N if they don't have a Chuck E. Cheese where he is then do that too, or Monkey Joe's.
Topic: RE: New to the GA boards-Introducing Myself
Well, I didn't really have a pre-op diet so I can't really help you much with that.
As far as feeling full on small bits of food after surgery, well, it's really just physics right? Your stomach is only so big and will only be able to fit so much. Especially for a few weeks after surgery because your stomach will be swollen from the trauma so it will be EXTRA small.
I remember that I could only get in about a 1/4 of a cup of fluid at a time for the first week when I was on liquids. Yeah, I was eating that 1/4 of a cup about every hour, but it was just that little bit and I'd be stuffed. Plus you gotta get your water in too. You don't want to get dehydrated.
It all seems really hard and difficult those first few weeks, especially because you are feeling like crap. But it gets better and you slowly get your strength back. You have to be patient cause the end result is SOOOOO worth it.
Stay mentally strong with that pre-op diet and just focus on getting through your surgery and healing. My best advice to you is mental focus on healing and recovery.
Lia
As far as feeling full on small bits of food after surgery, well, it's really just physics right? Your stomach is only so big and will only be able to fit so much. Especially for a few weeks after surgery because your stomach will be swollen from the trauma so it will be EXTRA small.
I remember that I could only get in about a 1/4 of a cup of fluid at a time for the first week when I was on liquids. Yeah, I was eating that 1/4 of a cup about every hour, but it was just that little bit and I'd be stuffed. Plus you gotta get your water in too. You don't want to get dehydrated.
It all seems really hard and difficult those first few weeks, especially because you are feeling like crap. But it gets better and you slowly get your strength back. You have to be patient cause the end result is SOOOOO worth it.
Stay mentally strong with that pre-op diet and just focus on getting through your surgery and healing. My best advice to you is mental focus on healing and recovery.
Lia
Starting weight & height: 265/5' 8.5; Goal weight: 160; Current weight: 155
Topic: SUPPORT MEETING - HENRY MEDICAL CENTER!
Southside WLS Support!
Welcome Friends to SOUTHSIDE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP; located at HENRY MEDICAL CENTER: 1133 Eagles Landing Parkway; Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Meetings are held in the Education Building in the Foundation Board Room starting at 7:00 to 8:00 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Support information is facilitated by Dorothy Jean (Jeannie) Armstrong-Obesity Help Support Leader. Contact information email ([email protected]); (404)754-8801. Online support information ( http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie_4759/ )
And
Deborah Turrell- Obesity Help Support Leader & Life Coach. Contact information, e-mail ([email protected]) (678)583-1015. Online support information ( http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/kokomaui2000/ ).
We are here to help you along your JOURNEY and Better Health.
Henry Medical Center does not support WLS, but has given us a place to give support to those in need.
NEXT MEETING:
November 23, 2010
AT 7:00 PM
Jeannie Armstrong 
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
Topic: RE: What Do I need For Surgery?
Great Job on the 66! If you can do that on your own, I know you are going to do awesome with the rny!
Please don't stress about packing a bunch of stuff. You will be too out of it to even use any of it.
As for taking meds from home, it's best to let the nurses administer anything you need including Gas X. Just to be on the safe side. The hospital can get any meds you need. If it's a rare med, let your surgeon know n advance so he can make sure it's there for you.
Pretty much anything you need should be able to fit in a shopping bag. If it's more than that, take some stuff out and leave it at home.
Please don't stress about packing a bunch of stuff. You will be too out of it to even use any of it.
As for taking meds from home, it's best to let the nurses administer anything you need including Gas X. Just to be on the safe side. The hospital can get any meds you need. If it's a rare med, let your surgeon know n advance so he can make sure it's there for you.
Pretty much anything you need should be able to fit in a shopping bag. If it's more than that, take some stuff out and leave it at home.
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