Hello all,
Sorry for not posting for awhile but my family is here.   My mom and auntie have been here for 10 days and I am TIRED!!!!!    They actually found new tourist spots that I did not know about or have been to in the 7 years that I have lived here.  My auntie went back to Iowa yesterday and now my mom and I are cleaning and organizing my house whi*****ludes going through clothes that are too BIG for me YEAH!!!!!     Hope all is well with everyone and I should be back in touch and hoping to get to Dr. Fowlers meeting and exercise class this month.  Sara

What is Chronic Illness?
"A chronic illness is a condition that lasts a year or longer, limits activity, and may require ongoing care. More than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, cancer, glaucoma, heart disease, Fibromyalga, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lupus. Nearly half as many have more than one chronic condition." 

Hello and welcome,
This group was specifically created for WLS candidates and post ops who like me face the unique challenges that living with a chronic illness may often present.  As individuals with a chronic illness, we face greater challenges that the typical mainstream weight loss surgery patient may not face. Sometimes we feel left out of the loop as we read about others who are doing certain activities that we are no longer able to tolerate.

Look at you.  I don't see you for 2 months and then WOW!!! Don't send anymore pictures home to your husband.  He is going to be so suprised when he gets up there.  You look fantastic.

Aloha,
Asia

I am not sure if I can post pictures on here (or if I can figure it out) so if they don't show up I have posted new pictures today I am down 109 pounds!!  Hope you all have a great week!!
 

In Episode 15 we take a look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, discuss whether or not weight loss surgery is the easy way out and take a look at a program designed to have you running a 5k in nine short weeks.

HIGHLIGHTS

• We take a look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG).
• Restrictive form of surgery.
• 85% of stomach removed.
• VSG reduces ghrelin hormone.
• VSG keep pylorus valve intact.
• Advantages and disadvantages to VSG.
• Weight Loss Surgery, the easy way out?
• It’s easy to gain weight back.
• How will you use the opportunity? 
• A program to get you running a 5k in nine weeks.
• Training sessions for iPod or MP3 Player.
• Couch to 5k iPhone app

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