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Topic: RE: I had my Ds on 12-30-09 with Dr Husted in Somerset Ky
Welcome to the Losers Bench. Congrats!!
Becky in Kentucky
Topic: RE: Excitment for my new journey!
Good Luck.. hope it goes quick. That was the time that seems to pass the slowest. Being approved and getting all the pre-op testing done. It was slow moving. Take Care!!
Becky in Kentucky
Topic: RE: Dr. David Geller? Lapband or Gastric Bypass? Do "fills" hurt?
Good Luck on your journey. Once you decide that you are ready for surgery. Wow, that is a huge step. Then you have to make the choice. It is hard. I thought I was a band person, but I ended up knowing that bypass was my best choice. I do have to say that Dr. Gellar is the only Dr. I have ever seen post on this board. He seems very encouraging and available to his patients. Don't forget to write down your additional questions.
Becky in Kentucky
Topic: RE: TUESDAY JAn. 5th
Hey Sandi..... Yea!!! Don't you love those classes?
I had a better day. Not completely off the carb or sugar wagon. Protein was good for b-fast & lunch... slid a little with some peanut butter crackers on the way to the grocery after the YMCA. Then just a little noodles with my baked chicken.......... then some peppermint icecream.
Maybe you can pull your wagon around so I can pull myself on. Tomorrow is a new day.
Hope everyone else is having a good WLS day!!
I had a better day. Not completely off the carb or sugar wagon. Protein was good for b-fast & lunch... slid a little with some peanut butter crackers on the way to the grocery after the YMCA. Then just a little noodles with my baked chicken.......... then some peppermint icecream.
Maybe you can pull your wagon around so I can pull myself on. Tomorrow is a new day.
Hope everyone else is having a good WLS day!!
Becky in Kentucky
Topic: RE: Dr. John Husted ???
Im so glad Dr Husted done my surgery on 12-30-09!!!!! He is super!!!!!
Topic: I had my Ds on 12-30-09 with Dr Husted in Somerset Ky
Hi all i post alot on the DS forum but thought i would post one here also!! So glas Surgery is over Had it last wed and got released sunday morning!!! Doin good!!! He had 2 cut me more that a reg ds surgery due to some colon issues i have but im stayin with my granny till i get released 2 drive in 2 weeks and things r goin good just tryin to keep my liquids in me!!!! I plan on goin to the support meetin this comin Monday in somerset Ky it will be my first one!!! Just wanted to say hi to all!!!
Topic: RE: Dr. David Geller? Lapband or Gastric Bypass? Do "fills" hurt?
Dr. Geller is my surgeon and I recommend him without hesitation.
As far as bypass vs. lap band, it is a very personal decision. It's important to remember that the surgeries work differently. Both restrict how much you eat, but the lap band does not prevent absorption of any of the calories you take in. The gastric bypass does that, so not only are you eating less, some of what you eat isn't absorbed so most people lose weight faster.
Something that influenced me was knowing so many people who had done well with the gastric bypass (including a close family member). I know a few people with the band, but only one who is happy with it and lost a significant amount of her excess body weight.
The lap band is a less invasive surgery with less recovery time required. One thing that didn't appeal to me about the band was having to go in for fills. I have a very busy schedule and extra doctor visits are hard to fit in.
There are certainly pros and cons of each. Good luck with your decision!
As far as bypass vs. lap band, it is a very personal decision. It's important to remember that the surgeries work differently. Both restrict how much you eat, but the lap band does not prevent absorption of any of the calories you take in. The gastric bypass does that, so not only are you eating less, some of what you eat isn't absorbed so most people lose weight faster.
Something that influenced me was knowing so many people who had done well with the gastric bypass (including a close family member). I know a few people with the band, but only one who is happy with it and lost a significant amount of her excess body weight.
The lap band is a less invasive surgery with less recovery time required. One thing that didn't appeal to me about the band was having to go in for fills. I have a very busy schedule and extra doctor visits are hard to fit in.
There are certainly pros and cons of each. Good luck with your decision!
Topic: RE: Dr. David Geller? Lapband or Gastric Bypass? Do "fills" hurt?
Definately a tool you have to work with.... I would recommend the lapband.. but thats my personal decision.. You definately need to research ALL the surgeries and choose the one thats best for your lifestyle...
Good Luck on your journey!
Sandi
Good Luck on your journey!
Sandi
Topic: TUESDAY JAn. 5th
Hey Ladies,
Day two of being back on the wagon...
I took my first Zumba class and really enjoyed it.. Followed that by an 45 minute Pilates class that WAS NOT much fun..... HA!!! I have NO Core Strength what so ever... WOW.. I've got a weak GUT!!! Couldn't do half of those exercises... not sure I really liked it.. I'm more of the fast paced cardio stuff.... so I'll definately be returning to Zumba again!
OHHH and I signed up for my FIRST spinning class on Thursday am... so well see how that goes...
B; whole wheat english muffin
slice cheese
egg beaters
L 2 oz chicken
1/2 cup cottage cheese
Baked lays
S twisted protein bar
D: 4 oz grilled chicken, 1/2 c spinach ( didn't finish all the chicken)
handful of peanuts and raisins
Hope u all had a great day
Day two of being back on the wagon...
I took my first Zumba class and really enjoyed it.. Followed that by an 45 minute Pilates class that WAS NOT much fun..... HA!!! I have NO Core Strength what so ever... WOW.. I've got a weak GUT!!! Couldn't do half of those exercises... not sure I really liked it.. I'm more of the fast paced cardio stuff.... so I'll definately be returning to Zumba again!
OHHH and I signed up for my FIRST spinning class on Thursday am... so well see how that goes...
B; whole wheat english muffin
slice cheese
egg beaters
L 2 oz chicken
1/2 cup cottage cheese
Baked lays
S twisted protein bar
D: 4 oz grilled chicken, 1/2 c spinach ( didn't finish all the chicken)
handful of peanuts and raisins
Hope u all had a great day
Topic: RE: Does anyone know where I can...
Sounds like a good bar.
Do they have a web site and could order them?
Do they have a web site and could order them?
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