Need support

Hi , I had RNY about 4years ago and did well until about 8 months ago when I stopped doing everything. Have now gained back about 40 lbs. Have been reading the boards for about 2 months but was unsure how to get involved with the boards. This is all new to me. Read the boards when I was getting the surg. and then knew I Had to go back to get help.I live in Lawton and was wondering if  anyone in Lawton would like to walk or go to the gym together . If not just the written support would be great. Thank you

Hi, I'm about 3 weeks out from open RNY so I'm probably not walking far enough yet to be able to keep up with you. I would like to suggest coming to the Lawton support group sponsored by Dr. Warnock though. They are on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Church of Christ on 53rd and Oak (one block in from Cache on 53rd). There is one a week from tomorrow on the 21st at 1pm. You can come and be an anonymous face and just listen. We'd love to have you there though, please think about it! Donna

Donna, Thank you for the reply. I have wanted to go to one of the meetings since I got the letter in the mail.But always have something else to do. My granddaughters have dance on sat and sun at Ft. Sill They start at 1and finish at 5 most of the time. They have to dance at a wedding on the 21st so maybe I can make this meeting if there is no practice that day. I live close to the church so I know were it is held.About how long do they last? Would love to meet others so we can support each other. Debbie

Hi, I'm Krishna, here in Lawton as well. 2 months out as of the 16th of this month from having  WLS. I was gonna suggest the meeting too. I haven't been to one out here as of yet but plan on being there this time. Are you able to go on post? They have one of the best tracks that you don't have to worry about tripping over something if you know what I mean. Hopefully you will show up too the meeting so we can all meet. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care and GOD bless.

Hi Krishna,Thank you for the reply and I have heard of the meetings at the church. I live real close but have not been able to attend because I take my 2 granddaughters to dance practice every weekend at Ft. Sill. It's at one of the gyms and I want to use it well I  am there but don't know anything about what I need or how to use them.  I have never walked on the track on Ft. Sill. I have walked at the kids zone so the kids can play well I walk. Been a while since I did anything so I don't think I could walk very far now. Debbie

Hi Debbie, I live in OKC. so i can't come walk with you, but I can offer support. Start off slowly and do what you can do then build up. I use 2 pounds weights at home and do a cardio workout.  Have you thought about going back to the basics? Are you drinking 64 ounces of water and getting your protein in... good luck  pattye

Hi Pattye Thanks for the support.  I have not been doing my protein drinks for about 8 months. Like I said I quit everything including vitamins, calcium and b-12 also my thyroid. have been back on my thyroid for about a month. Am calling Dr.Warnocks office on Monday to get an appointment to start his time out program don't want to start without an okay  from him. Read about it on the boards but need to do it with him following me. The only problem is  I'm not working right now and protein drinks 3 times a day for 2 week or longer is gong to cost a lot. Also working on the water have never bea big drinker of fluids.  But I only drink water or cl  and will try to see how much I drink in a day. thanks for the support. debbie

I understand about the cost.. I have read where people use carnation instant breakfast s/f... I quit drinking diet coke 4 weeks ago. so I would not have that to contend with when I have the surgery. I drink 2 ounces of water every 20 minutes.I use to drink 64 ounces of pop in one day sure is different when its water... You can do it I have confidence in you!

I just moved to Oklahoma last week and dont even know where your town is, so I can't walk with you. But I can give hugs and support. I'm two years out and I've suffered from a lot of health issues from lack of vitamins/protein... not that I wasn't taking mine, but I wasn't absorbing what I was taking in. Trust me, you WANT to get back on the track!!  I think going to the doctor for approval to start your health plan is the BEST thing that you can do right now. He's going to want labs done to see where your at nutritionally speaking.  Best of wishes to you in the up coming weeks as you take control of your life and your health!!!!!  HUGS,  Laurie

Hi Laurie Thanks for the support. I think Lawton is about 4 hours from where you are. My Daughter and boyfriend are talking about moving to your area so he can go to school. I would follow because I raise My 3 granddaughters and want them to at least be near there mom. Have followed your move on the boards but never got on until a few days ago. If I want to write back to a person do I go to this same place each time or do I go to your site to write back to you? My granddaughter says  it is like her myspace   and I need to fix up my site. Will be calling the drs. office in the morning to get in to start over. Debbie