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Topic: RE: ONE. LAST. TRY...
Thanks for checking in, Brenda! I'd love to see you again ~ summer is busy, and as long as there are ANY people willing to show up, I'll keep it going! It's just been pretty sparse lately, as you know.
Have a great day, I hope the weather cooperates for the tournament tomorrow - BTW, what color is your daughter's hair these days?
Have a great day, I hope the weather cooperates for the tournament tomorrow - BTW, what color is your daughter's hair these days?
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: camping 5 weeks post-op
Ahhh... you're Canadian! Didn't realize. I wouldn't think anything you'd bring for your WLS would be confiscated, but I see your point.
I'd just go online (if nobody from that neck of the woods replies) and check out store locations for Target, Walmart, GNC (General Nutrition Centers) and the like. I'm SURE you'll be able to find something up there!
I'd just go online (if nobody from that neck of the woods replies) and check out store locations for Target, Walmart, GNC (General Nutrition Centers) and the like. I'm SURE you'll be able to find something up there!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: ONE. LAST. TRY...
Never make somebody a priority when they only consider you an option.
I really do wish I could make it this week! I have to get my daughter to Maplewood by 8:15 tomorrow morning for a soccer tournament.
The few coffee groups that I have been able to make, were a lot of fun and very encouraging. We cannot let it die!
I hope to make the next one.
Have fun!!
The few coffee groups that I have been able to make, were a lot of fun and very encouraging. We cannot let it die!
I hope to make the next one.
Have fun!!
Never make somebody a priority when they only consider you an option.
Topic: RE: camping 5 weeks post-op
thanks for the ideas.the reason i asked this question is i am crossing the border and not sure what i can bring across.also space is limited in van.plus you guys have much better products in the U.S.i cant get 3/4 of the stuff you can.shopping is not an issue as i have a teenager and we will be shopping on the way.btw we are tenting it.a friend has the stove and fridge.
thanks again everyone for the responses
newfie99999
thanks again everyone for the responses
newfie99999
Topic: RE: ONE. LAST. TRY...
Well just give me a heads-up if'n you ever want to venture up Nort, Paul - I'd love to meet you!
And I couldn't agree with you more about the benefits of getting together with other WLS people - A lot of people at my stage of the game seem to think they've got it all down, and don't need the on-going support. Maybe I know everything I need to know about the technical aspects of WLS (OR MAYBE I DON'T!), but I get something much more important to MY success when I spend time with others who are newer to the whole deal - I get to refresh my enthusiasm and excitement for my tool! I posted not long ago about how much I love looking at the before & after shots, because they remind me of what I've been through, and how I need to constantly be aware of and respect my tool. Live people are even better!
And I couldn't agree with you more about the benefits of getting together with other WLS people - A lot of people at my stage of the game seem to think they've got it all down, and don't need the on-going support. Maybe I know everything I need to know about the technical aspects of WLS (OR MAYBE I DON'T!), but I get something much more important to MY success when I spend time with others who are newer to the whole deal - I get to refresh my enthusiasm and excitement for my tool! I posted not long ago about how much I love looking at the before & after shots, because they remind me of what I've been through, and how I need to constantly be aware of and respect my tool. Live people are even better!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: ONE. LAST. TRY...
YAY NANCY!!! I'll be there, looking for ya!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: camping 5 weeks post-op
I'm going to make an assumption here - if you have a stove and a fridge, you probably have some sort of RV/camper. So MY suggestion would be to pick up the things you need at home and just bring 'em along! Surely you have a wee bit of space to dedicate to your 'supplies'... Why waste precious camping time shopping? You'll know what you can have, what you like, what you need, just plan ahead to purchase what you need the week before you go, or bring what you already have, and enjoy your vacation!
That being said, I have two other thoughts. I LOVE LOVE LOVE camping - but I also found that it tends to be something of a snack-fest. Talk about that with your fellow campers, ask that they help you out by keeping it to a minimum. Not that you'd be able to snack much that soon after your RNY, but the temptation can be a drag.
And along those lines, JUST TO BE SAFE, bring WLS friendly, protein rich things that you CAN snack on if you have to - Amy and Paul had good suggestions. If you're able to eat anything solid, just make sure it's protein. String cheese is a good option. If you haven't tried edamame, I really like that, too (I get the Trader Joe's lightly salted edamame - then not only do you get to eat a very healthy snack, you get to play with your food, too!)
CONGRATS on your surgery, and have a GREAT TIME camping!!!
That being said, I have two other thoughts. I LOVE LOVE LOVE camping - but I also found that it tends to be something of a snack-fest. Talk about that with your fellow campers, ask that they help you out by keeping it to a minimum. Not that you'd be able to snack much that soon after your RNY, but the temptation can be a drag.
And along those lines, JUST TO BE SAFE, bring WLS friendly, protein rich things that you CAN snack on if you have to - Amy and Paul had good suggestions. If you're able to eat anything solid, just make sure it's protein. String cheese is a good option. If you haven't tried edamame, I really like that, too (I get the Trader Joe's lightly salted edamame - then not only do you get to eat a very healthy snack, you get to play with your food, too!)
CONGRATS on your surgery, and have a GREAT TIME camping!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: camping 5 weeks post-op
i am on soft foods.i am able to use stove and fridge.my main concern is where to get protien powder and protien water and stuff like that.
Topic: RE: camping 5 weeks post-op
Post op, I always packed some beef Jerky. Is was great for it's protein, allowed me to chew like crazy, and had satisfying flavor. With your new diet, you could even back pack and go hiking , do lots of things you formerly passed. Have a great time.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: ONE. LAST. TRY...
I'll get myself up and come up that way. I don't wanna see it die out, either. It's been a fun group to get together with and I like coming up that way every now and then. I don't get to any of them often enough.
Any other of you MG coffee groupers going?
Any other of you MG coffee groupers going?
Nancy 
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