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Topic: Come Join Us!
A new Weight loss support group has been formed via Facebook....it is the :
NJ WLS Group
We would like to welcome All members of OH - regardless of what type of surgery you have had or state you call home.
This is a secret facebook group - it will not show up in your Facebook profile and only Admins can invite members.
If you are interested please PM me with your FB info and I will send a FB friends request to you - once you accept it I will send the invite to you - we look forward to meeting everyone!
Stacey
NJ WLS Group
We would like to welcome All members of OH - regardless of what type of surgery you have had or state you call home.
This is a secret facebook group - it will not show up in your Facebook profile and only Admins can invite members.
If you are interested please PM me with your FB info and I will send a FB friends request to you - once you accept it I will send the invite to you - we look forward to meeting everyone!
Stacey
Topic: RE: Ask Amy
Hi Amy!
Sorry to go off topic but I've been having something different happening for the past couple of days I hope you could give me some insight on.
My feet have been a little swollen. I don't know if my eating has something to do with it, but like we spoke on Tuesday, I was going to try and incorporate more "foods" into my diet. So, what's been different is, I've been having more spinach salads, normally with turkey, ham, a little avocado and a little cheese on it. Maybe it's the dressing. I don't use much, but I've been using a miso dressing. When I say I don't use much, meaning, there is no dressing left on the plate because it barely covers the vegetables. I don't know the nutritional content since I have it from the work salad bar. That's the only food change I've made.
I woke up this morning and my feet seemed ok. But, as I write this, I can feel them swelling, they feel tight and I haven't eaten anything yet for today.
Got any ideas???
Thanks Amy!
~viki
Sorry to go off topic but I've been having something different happening for the past couple of days I hope you could give me some insight on.
My feet have been a little swollen. I don't know if my eating has something to do with it, but like we spoke on Tuesday, I was going to try and incorporate more "foods" into my diet. So, what's been different is, I've been having more spinach salads, normally with turkey, ham, a little avocado and a little cheese on it. Maybe it's the dressing. I don't use much, but I've been using a miso dressing. When I say I don't use much, meaning, there is no dressing left on the plate because it barely covers the vegetables. I don't know the nutritional content since I have it from the work salad bar. That's the only food change I've made.
I woke up this morning and my feet seemed ok. But, as I write this, I can feel them swelling, they feel tight and I haven't eaten anything yet for today.
Got any ideas???
Thanks Amy!
~viki
Topic: RE: OMG, THE MOST AMAZING THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!
So happy for you... you earned that one for sure!! What am amazing feeling, huh?!!
Topic: OMG, THE MOST AMAZING THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!
OMG, The most amazing thing happened to me the other day!!!! Go to my blog to read about it!
www.gingerrock.blogspot.com
I know you guys will understand!!!!!
Ginger
www.gingerrock.blogspot.com
I know you guys will understand!!!!!
Ginger
Topic: Angel Update on Puna
Heard from Puns78 DH late last night by text that she is recovering with no issues. Surgery went well. Welcome our newest loser to the bench!!
Topic: Ask Amy
Starting Activity After Surgery
Becoming more active after surgery is just as important as what foods we consume. Getting into a exercise regimen on a daily basis will be best to not only help shed the excess weight, but to keep it off. Here's a good place to start:
- In the first 1 to 2 weeks: Walk at least 5-10 minutes every hour during the daytime. It will reduce your chance of getting blood clots in your legs. Rest if you feel tired. Gradually increase the distance you walk over time.
- After the first 2 weeks: Start exercising on a treadmill if possible, continuing to increase the amount of walking.
- Do not lift more than 20 pounds for 4 weeks after surgery.
You certainly don't have to limit yourself to just walking but its a good place to start! You might enjoy riding bikes, jogging, swimming, and weight lifting, but be sure to let yourself take it easy the first month and gradually get back to those activities you enjoy.
Becoming more active after surgery is just as important as what foods we consume. Getting into a exercise regimen on a daily basis will be best to not only help shed the excess weight, but to keep it off. Here's a good place to start:
- In the first 1 to 2 weeks: Walk at least 5-10 minutes every hour during the daytime. It will reduce your chance of getting blood clots in your legs. Rest if you feel tired. Gradually increase the distance you walk over time.
- After the first 2 weeks: Start exercising on a treadmill if possible, continuing to increase the amount of walking.
- Do not lift more than 20 pounds for 4 weeks after surgery.
You certainly don't have to limit yourself to just walking but its a good place to start! You might enjoy riding bikes, jogging, swimming, and weight lifting, but be sure to let yourself take it easy the first month and gradually get back to those activities you enjoy.
Amy Ingols, Registered Dietitian
Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco
Topic: RE: Post WLS patient in Mrs. Hawaii pageant!!
i am very sorry to have to tell you this and it might be too late already. that peageant is a scam. the winner is picked by cynthia aui, who you may call cindy by now. lehua nahina was last years winner and it was a scam. we voted for mrs congeniality and her friend nicole won who no one voted for. the 5 girls who competed from oahu all got some prize and the 2 other island girls went home with nothing after spending a lot of money to be in this. this pageant was a disaster last year. lehua knew 2 of the judges prior to the pageant and that is why she won, the first runner up had promised cynthis to try to get the pageant some tv time and that is why she placed. i guess cynthis was hoping that lehua would win nationals and sharon woulfd be the next in line. i have seen nothing good come of this pageant and all lehua has is to say that she was in some singing group. she doesn't go to school like her profile says. i think she was at one time but wasnt when she entered. i havent seen any of her service to the community. i am telling you right now, get your money back because it is a scam. or tell cynthia that you know and she might give YOU the crown. i think the motto of this pageant is winning is cheating however you can, just know that whoever can do more for cynthia is going to win. you can verify this with cynthia. or ask julie chang, 2007 winner. the only reason that cythis was the 2006 winner is because she bought the pageant and the rights to it. so i guess you could say that she bought her crown.
Topic: RE: 2 months out
Congratulations, sounds like you're doing great! Keep up the good work and I will be looking forward to more updates!
Ole
Ole
Topic: RE: 2 months out
congrats..good job..now u need to post pics so u can note ur progress and see the diff..