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Topic: Dr. Fowlers Monthly Meeting Tonight
For those of you who had surgery with Dr. Fowler remember there is a meeting tonight at 630 pm. I am hoping to see all of you there. There is nothing better than to see my OH friends at these meetings. I met Ginger on OH and we got closer at these meetings. It is a great place to meet new friends.
Aloha,
Asia
Aloha,
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
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Topic: RE: How can i tell that im full before im too full
Yup Laura Makena is correct. I am almost 5 months out and still measure my food. I don't use the measuring cup I use a scale. You are suppose to use the measuring cups for liquid and scale for things like chicken and jerky.
I hope to see you at the meeting tonight.
Aloha,
Asia
I hope to see you at the meeting tonight.
Aloha,
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Topic: RE: How can i tell that im full before im too full
Hi Laura,
I am about 12 weeks post op and I have agree with everything Makena wrote. Measuring keeps me honest about food portions and prevents me from over eating. Sometimes even with measuring if I feel the slightest bit full I stop eating. So far this has been working great for me, I had one incident of eating too much early on and I don't want to repeat that experience ever so I have been careful about portions.
Good luck.
Ole
I am about 12 weeks post op and I have agree with everything Makena wrote. Measuring keeps me honest about food portions and prevents me from over eating. Sometimes even with measuring if I feel the slightest bit full I stop eating. So far this has been working great for me, I had one incident of eating too much early on and I don't want to repeat that experience ever so I have been careful about portions.
Good luck.
Ole
Topic: RE: How can i tell that im full before im too full
Aloha Laura-
As recommended by my doctor/surgeon, I found the best thing to do was to measure/weigh my foods right from the beginning. Yes, different foods have different volumes and are tolerated differently, but I eat an amount (as recommended depending on what stage/phase you're in) that I measured out and when I am done, I am done. I still don't wait to be "full." It's like eating to be satisfied, not stuffed. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, don't drink before or after foods. Healthy rules to live by.
By measuring, I never ate too much and never had to suffer the consequences that I heard so many have to deal with.... vomiting, pain, nausea, etc. Some people get "signs" (a hiccup, a burb, a runny nose, etc.) that tell them they are approaching "maximum capacity." For some, by the time they get their "sign" it's too late. You have to do what works for you. Just try not to abuse your new little stomach or pu****s limits.
Pomaika`i!
As recommended by my doctor/surgeon, I found the best thing to do was to measure/weigh my foods right from the beginning. Yes, different foods have different volumes and are tolerated differently, but I eat an amount (as recommended depending on what stage/phase you're in) that I measured out and when I am done, I am done. I still don't wait to be "full." It's like eating to be satisfied, not stuffed. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, don't drink before or after foods. Healthy rules to live by.
By measuring, I never ate too much and never had to suffer the consequences that I heard so many have to deal with.... vomiting, pain, nausea, etc. Some people get "signs" (a hiccup, a burb, a runny nose, etc.) that tell them they are approaching "maximum capacity." For some, by the time they get their "sign" it's too late. You have to do what works for you. Just try not to abuse your new little stomach or pu****s limits.
Pomaika`i!
Topic: How can i tell that im full before im too full
Im 3 weeks post surgery RNY and im haveing a hard time telling when im full before im too full.
Thanks
Laura
Thanks
Laura
Topic: RE: DR. CIRANGLE IN KAUAI THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!
I think that she's the girl that I already spoke with. Send me a private email with her name and I will double-check. How are things???
Topic: RE: chossing a doctor
Hea Thanks for all the advice, I just went to see Dr. SCHIFF at Pali Momi and he is gong to recommend me to who ever i feel most comfortable with, I'm stoked. I am going to a Pali Momi seminar, next week they are starting a weight loss center now so Dr. SCHIFF told me to check it out. I also have the seminar at Queens next week Tuesday. Anyway this is the start to the third greatest journey of my life, my wife being first and son second.
Topic: RE: DR. CIRANGLE IN KAUAI THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!
Hey Nikii...my friends friend is trying to get a hold of you..they are from Hana...
Topic: DR. CIRANGLE IN KAUAI THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!
Hello current and future patients and their loved ones! Dr. Cirangle is doing a new patient seminar/post-op support group on Thursday, February 5th at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort at 4331 Kauai Beach Drive in Lihue from 7-9pm. Everyone is welcome!! For more info, call 808.561.5511
Topic: RE: How does HMSA Cover the Sugery?
I have HMSA also. Everything was covered but 20% of the hospital stay and the surgeon fee. Dr. Fowlers surgeon fee was $600.00 and that covers all pre and post op. PT Trainer and nut. You might have to pay a little for the pyche eval. I had to pay $16.00,
When I talked to a HMSA rep back in July I wasn't able to see DR. C because they wouldn't cover off island surgery. I noticed that some recent DR.C patients been having their surgeries covered you might want to look into that.
Call HMSA to see what there covererage is for your policy. Be happy with HMSA they are very fast.
Aloha,
Asia
When I talked to a HMSA rep back in July I wasn't able to see DR. C because they wouldn't cover off island surgery. I noticed that some recent DR.C patients been having their surgeries covered you might want to look into that.
Call HMSA to see what there covererage is for your policy. Be happy with HMSA they are very fast.
Aloha,
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
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