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Topic: RE: need to get back on track
If you work out alot your blood pressure and heart rate would be normal for an athlete...at least that is what they told me. Hang in there and keep on top of the doctors.
I agree with the others, write down the food, go back to the basics, and make sure you are exercising if you are not already. The pounds will come off again. All of us struggle with the old habits you know. You are not alone. Hang in there.
I also understand about the lose skin. I am so thankful we figured out how to afford to get the sugery done for me. Oct 28th! I hope it will work out for you too.
I agree with the others, write down the food, go back to the basics, and make sure you are exercising if you are not already. The pounds will come off again. All of us struggle with the old habits you know. You are not alone. Hang in there.
I also understand about the lose skin. I am so thankful we figured out how to afford to get the sugery done for me. Oct 28th! I hope it will work out for you too.
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
Topic: RE: UPDATE
Hey Michael! Good to see you again! I think all of us battle the old habits eventually. I struggle with grazing on weekends and evenings. I'm good during the weekdays for the most part but wow the weekend comes and its hard. If it wasn't for all the exercise I do I would be in trouble. We are all still a work in progress you know. They didn't do surgery on our brains. Its a battle we will have for our lives but thank God for our WLS and the fact that we have a tool that will allow us to win as long as we do our part!! -Amy
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
Topic: RE: 2 Weeks Post-Op
Way to go Randy! You are doing great -- keep up the great work. Enjoy and take full advantage of each stage you are in. Michael
SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
Topic: UPDATE
Haven't been on here in such a long time. I see some of the "old" posters, but mostly new. The cycle of life, I guess. I used to be on here every day, but so many things going on right now. I am pretty much stalled and have been for quite a while. Night eating is rearing its ugly head again. I miss the site so much, and will try and get back on more. I couldn't have made it without y'all and this site. Michael
SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
Topic: RE: Foaming
I dealt with the foamies for the first year. I get it rarely now. I found when I took extra long to eat it would be better, and also watch the amount. If I literally took 45 minutes to eat, taking VERYsmall bites, then chew and chew and chew, then wait for 3 to 5 minutes before I took another bite, I would avoid it. BUT, a lot of the time, I didn't do that. it is hard to maintain that. I was tired of eating cold food except for the first few bites. Try slowing down significantly. Good luck. Michael
SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
Topic: RE: SCARED TO EAT?!?!
Thanks for your comments. I'm doing better. Learning to eat slower. I had a pity party or buyer's remorse for a few days but pulled myself up by my bootstraps. 50 pounds down now and feeling good. Amy's plastic surgery is October 28.
Randy
Randy
Topic: RE: need to get back on track
It's very frustrating, isn't it? I had the same problem when I stopped writing down everything I eat. Had to get back to what works. Keep the faith 
CJ 
Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels!!!
Initial consult 7/31/08 Surgery date 10/9/08
Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels!!!Initial consult 7/31/08 Surgery date 10/9/08
Topic: RE: Insurance coverage?!
Wow thank you guys for all the info!! I am putting my app in with Home Depot today!!
Topic: RE: Insurance coverage?!
I work for HCA/OU Medical and I had a Duodenal Switch done in April My insurance is Aetna. I had it done in Denton, TX for several reasons (a) the hospital part is covered 100% if I go to an HCA facilitiy, and (b) the DS isn't done in this state. No it wasn't done open it was completely laporscopic, and No I don't have bowel issues and Yes I take vits but so will you. I know several people who have the DS and none of them have had any problems. I also know several that have had problems but they didnt use the same surgeon and they were/aren't compliant. This was the best decision I've ever made. Good luck with finding coverage and completing you're ultimate goal.
Tonya
Tonya
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping,Highest percentage of excess weight loss , Best long term results, Less weight regain, No band fills, Eat normal sized meals post op and won't regain weight,NO Band slippage, No revisions, 96% diabetes cured, 90% high blood pressure cured 80% sleep apnea cured. My children. Myself.
Topic: RE: Question for anyone who had to have their silastic ring removed
I had the RNY surgery. The doctor had to remove the ring because the entrance to my pouch had closed up so I couldn't even drink water.
When I saw my surgeon this month, he offer to do another surgery to put the ring back. I quickly vetoed that idea. It made no sense to me to put something back in my body that had rejected once. I had have too many problems/complications from the surgery to even consider having more surgery done.
So now I'm back to trying to diet to lose weight.
When I saw my surgeon this month, he offer to do another surgery to put the ring back. I quickly vetoed that idea. It made no sense to me to put something back in my body that had rejected once. I had have too many problems/complications from the surgery to even consider having more surgery done.
So now I'm back to trying to diet to lose weight.
Tina in OK 
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