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*****GIGS *******
on 2/14/09 9:53 pm - IA
Topic: RE: I'm home and on the loser's bench!
Carol,
Congrats and welcome home!!! One thing that I found really helped me was to make my protein into jello and freeze. I always found it a good way of getting protein in and having something to keep my throat from getting dry. I also found it helped my foamies. I use Unjury unflavored and mix w/ jello/ . There are special instructions though because if you get it too hot you will change the protein and apparently from what I understand, you will know right away.
Any questions please feel free to email me [email protected]
Keep on keeping on and take lots of pictures- you will not believe how fast the transformation actually is. Also it helps on those days when you feel like you do not see a difference and then presto looking at the early pics and then the next week etc. can be so uplifting.
Get plenty of rest!
Hugs,
Shelly
bonnielougreen
on 2/14/09 12:59 pm
Topic: RE: I'm home and on the loser's bench!

Carol,,
so glad to  hear from you, I've been wondering about you and glad to hear everything went fine,,
Bonnie

Jody H.
on 2/14/09 9:10 am - Des Moines, IA
Topic: RE: I'm home and on the loser's bench!
Carol -   I'm so glad it went well and you are home.   Remember it's normal to get a little discouraged over the next few days - so if you need some encouragement -come to us.

In the mean time I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you!

Jody
  
carolia
on 2/14/09 7:34 am - IA
Topic: I'm home and on the loser's bench!
Just a quick note to say I'm home and surgery went well.  Tiny issue with nausea the day after surgery but only because I sipped to quickly.  I'm still feeling tired, but after a couple more nights in my own bed, I'll be my old self again!

Just thought I'd let you all know I'm doing okay and getting stronger each day.  Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk..........that's my course of action for now. 

Thanks for listening and caring about me.

Carol

iCANdothis28
on 2/14/09 4:16 am - Keota, IA
Topic: RE: Happy V-day! I'm celebrating again!

Hi Deb,

Congrats on the 50lb loss!! That is so aweseome!!  I will be joining you soon in the 50lbs gone!!  Right now Im just celebrating 19lbs gone since surgery...totally awesome!! :)  How much of your 50lbs is since your surgery??  Keep up the good work, and keep posting so we can celebrate with you!!

~Jenn

 

 

 

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

funkymonkey
on 2/14/09 12:19 am - Mayfield, KY
Topic: RE: Happy V-day! I'm celebrating again!
Wow, congratulations! I know how you feel!! I'm still waiting to hit the 200 mark, then I'm getting a new tattoo as a reward!



  Michelle


  
Deb F.
on 2/13/09 11:26 pm - East Central, IA
Topic: RE: New to IA Board....introduction and question
Outstanding!  Best of luck getting through the approval process and with your surgery prep.  I know it feels like it is taking sooooo long, but soon you'll be on the other side of surgery and working toward your health and weight goals, and it will be so worth it!  Deb

Deb F.
on 2/13/09 11:24 pm - East Central, IA
Topic: Happy V-day! I'm celebrating again!
Last weekend it was getting below the 200 lb mark -- this morning I am celebrating getting over the 50 lb total weight loss from my high weight in August '08.  I can hardly even lift something that is 50 lb...to have removed it from my 24/7 load, it is no wonder I am feeling so much better!  Thanks for letting me share!  Anyone else celebrating something special this valentine's day?  Deb

Mariah
on 2/13/09 12:35 pm - Richmond, IN
Topic: Anyone have Advice
Can any of u suggest a great plastic surgeon?  I needed a TT and back skin removed.  I would like to have someone do this thats done alot of surgerys on bariatric patients.  Im willing to go anywhere in the US.  Im not up to traveling outside the US.  Thanks for any help u can give me.

 This is my favorite site for Healthy Recipes

http://www.bakespace.com/loginjoin/invite/8491

This is my favorite online site for shopping

http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=190995

 

 

shepkatt
on 2/13/09 2:34 am - Coronado, CA
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 16 - Lovey, Why am I always cold?

In Episode 16 we take a look at the Duodenal Switch, discuss why you’re always cold after surgery and review some bariatric nutritional products that showed up on our doorstep.

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • The Duodenal Switch
  • Similarities to the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Patients must follow vitamin and protein regiments
  • Advantages and disadvantages of the DS
  • Feedback from DS patients
  • Always hot before surgery
  • We weren’t fat we were insulated
  • We got a box of goodies from Smart Forme
  • Starter kits, a great way to see if you like their foods 
  • It Tastes Like game show
Come join the fun!

www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda

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