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Topic: RE: Four More Days!
So happy for you! Four days is going to go by quickly..........or maybe not. If I was that close I'd probably think it was dragging but that's me, "Queen Impatient" 
It is so exciting to be counting down the days until you have your surgery and I can't wait until I'm there myself. Right now Feb. 10th looks pretty far away but I know it'll be here soon.
Keep posting and let us know how everything goes. Your experience is helpful to me because I have to know every detail about what is going to happen.
Carol
It is so exciting to be counting down the days until you have your surgery and I can't wait until I'm there myself. Right now Feb. 10th looks pretty far away but I know it'll be here soon.Keep posting and let us know how everything goes. Your experience is helpful to me because I have to know every detail about what is going to happen.
Carol
Topic: Four More Days!
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Only four days to go! I still can't believe this is actually going to happen! I've lost 6 pounds on my pre-op diet. I was hoping to lose more, but I've got four days left so who knows! I'm just so excited. And all the nervousness is gone, at least for now. It'll probably come back with a vengance on Thursday morning, but that's to be expected. I want to thank you all for the support you've given me. This board has helped me get through this. Thank you all!
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Topic: RE: New to this board
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Topic: RE: New to this board
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Hey Kristi! Welcome to the board. Don't worry about being long winded. We're all here to help and listen. I like the Isopure protein drink because it's already made. I don't like milk or milkshakes so I really couldn't go that route. I would suggest trying GNC locally. I go the one in Valley West Mall. They have a deal by one get one half off going on right now. I'm not sure if they have any other types of protein drinks but it never hurts to ask.
You could possibly have surgery in Feb. I got my approval letter on December 31, had my final consult on Jan 6, and am having my surgery on Jan 22. So anything is possible!
I think we've all had the yo-yo dieting. But that's in the past now. You're staring a new chapter of your life and we're all here to support you. So if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
Jenny
You could possibly have surgery in Feb. I got my approval letter on December 31, had my final consult on Jan 6, and am having my surgery on Jan 22. So anything is possible!
I think we've all had the yo-yo dieting. But that's in the past now. You're staring a new chapter of your life and we're all here to support you. So if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
Jenny
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256-Day of surgery
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Topic: BariatricTV Episode 12 is posted
Show Notes Episode 12
HIGHLIGHTS
- Forum member GunnysHunny asks about getting past a stall.
- Explanation of a stall.
- Stalls are normal.
- What can add to a stall.
- A new method from BTV Labs.
- Don’t Exercise!
- Off the shelf vitamins for bariatric patients.
~lynnda
Topic: RE: Pre-Op Today
thats awesome Michelle!!! So did they measure you?? How many sizes have you gone down!? I cant wait...im getting anxious..nervous but anxious!! :D
heaviest/pre-op/current/goal
262/237/138/130
1st Goal: Get to ONEderland Accomplished 3/28/09
2nd Goal: 175lbs Accomplished 5/29/09
3rd Goal: Lose 100 lbs Acomplished 7/13/09
4th Goal: 150lbs Accomplished 8/22/09
5th Goal: Lose 100 lbs SINCE surgery
6th Goal: 130 lbs
7th Goal: to wear a size 8 pants/jeans Accomplished 9/4/09
Final Goal: to weigh in the 120's
~Jenn
Topic: RE: Vitamins/Supplements
I knew if I posted, you would all help me out. 
Thank you, thank you!
Jenn, it sounds like the pre-op is going to be very educational. That is good. Glad that Amy is going to give me the "diet Bible" then. I need something I can reference as I am going through this.
Thanks for the vitamin information, girls! I take a Flintstones twice a day as Debi's suggestion because she said my Viactiv multi vitamin and calcium with D are not okay. I don't take B at all because I didn't think I needed it yet. No CVS close by but Wal-mart is. One of the girls from my area I know said she gets her Bs at a health food store in Dubuque. Maybe that's another option but if Wal-mart carries what I need that's closer.
So much to learn, isn't it? Thank God for all of you to turn to for support and help!
Carol
Thank you, thank you!Jenn, it sounds like the pre-op is going to be very educational. That is good. Glad that Amy is going to give me the "diet Bible" then. I need something I can reference as I am going through this.
Thanks for the vitamin information, girls! I take a Flintstones twice a day as Debi's suggestion because she said my Viactiv multi vitamin and calcium with D are not okay. I don't take B at all because I didn't think I needed it yet. No CVS close by but Wal-mart is. One of the girls from my area I know said she gets her Bs at a health food store in Dubuque. Maybe that's another option but if Wal-mart carries what I need that's closer.
So much to learn, isn't it? Thank God for all of you to turn to for support and help!
Carol
Topic: RE: Pre-Op Today
Congratulations on the weight and inch loss, Michelle! 
That is awesome and I know you are happy about it too. Keep up the great work.
Sorry to hear you have to take "monster pills"..........but better than getting gallstones, trust me!
That is awesome and I know you are happy about it too. Keep up the great work.Sorry to hear you have to take "monster pills"..........but better than getting gallstones, trust me!
Topic: RE: Vitamins/Supplements
Michelle
K, I buy from various places depending on where I'm at.
I have found that I love the Centrum Chewables and I also take a chewable C-500 at the same time, taste like fruit in your mouth!
I have had good luck with the Citracel Petites, and for B, I found a sublingal liquid that has B and B-12, put one dropper full under the tounge for 30 seconds, swallow and you're done for the day!
If CVS has BOGO, I buy there, otherwise Wal-Mart.
I have found that I love the Centrum Chewables and I also take a chewable C-500 at the same time, taste like fruit in your mouth!
I have had good luck with the Citracel Petites, and for B, I found a sublingal liquid that has B and B-12, put one dropper full under the tounge for 30 seconds, swallow and you're done for the day!
If CVS has BOGO, I buy there, otherwise Wal-Mart.
Michelle Topic: RE: Pre-Op Today
Michelle
Lucky! I wanted them to take my gallbladder, but I didn't have stones, so instead, I have to take these 3 monster size pills a day for 9 months to prevent stones! ON the other note, I had my 1 month visit today, down 30 lbs and 13 inches YIPPIE!!!
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