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DrTina
on 11/28/08 4:26 pm - Beaverton, OR

Topic: RE: Swollen Feet, Ankles, Legs??????

I have had the problem for years. It is mostly my left leg (or it swells the worst anyway). I have had limited success with water pills, and support socks (I did get the over the counter ones from a pharmacy). When I got fit (walking 2.2 miles 7 days a week) it got better. When i slacked off and regained some weight it got worse again. I am hoping that my post-lap band self will get back to this. I have also noticed that when I don't get enough sleep or travel too long in a car or airplane they get bad.

If you pay attention you might be able to figure out some of the triggers and monitor them. I wear my socks when i am on a road trip or a long flight and it helps some. The best for me is to sleep 8 hours a night if i can at all accompli**** Oh and of course the thing I am having a hard time doing-walking again regularly.

Tina

shepkatt
on 11/26/08 1:09 am - Coronado, CA

RNY on 11/17/03

Topic: BariatricTV - Gobble Gobble

Hey gang -

Episode 5 is up.. The Thanksgiving episode with a yummy recipe for a SF pumpkin pie

www.bariatrictv.com

~lynnda

biloximom2001
on 11/25/08 10:13 am - Biloxi, MS

RNY on 03/01/05

Topic: BEST Sugar Free Margarita Mix EVER!

Hey Everyone! I just had to share this with ya'll. There is a lady that lives in the town that I do that created a Margarita mix that has ZERO Sugar, ZERO Carbs, ZERO Calories and ZERO Fat.. If you are a Margarita lover like I am, you have got to try this product. It is GREAT! It is being sold right now through a citrus tree company, but she will have her own webpage up soon, when she gets it up, I will let everyone know! But if you are interested in having a Lemon or Lime Tree and want some Margarita mix, you can find it at : www.meyerlemontree.com

I know I have not been on this site for quite some time, but I am trying to get back on track. I have done pretty well with maintaining my weightloss. My surgery was in March 2005, I weighed 240, I am still at 130. I am very happy with my success. I hope everyone is doing great.

Rhonda
Formerly of Biloxi, MS
now in Hahira, GA

Vicki PNW
on 11/25/08 4:17 am

DS on 05/14/08

Topic: RE: support group

We used to get together for breakfast on occasion but not in about the past 10 months. Our last breakfast was at a restaurant near Mall 205. I believe that many of us have moved on with our lives.

Otherwise, I don't know of any support group in East County. However, there are support groups at OHSU and the OWLS at Legacy.

Vicki

DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.

Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.

Linda W.
on 11/25/08 2:27 am - Vancouver, WA

RNY on 07/31/08

Topic: RE: Swollen Feet, Ankles, Legs??????

Just saw my pc about this very subject. Check your salt intake. 2300mg max per day. I'm on HCTZ for woter retention. Hope this helps.
Blessings!

Linda
"I can do ALL things through CHRIST who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13

robinespeland
on 11/25/08 1:26 am - OR

Lap Band on 03/08/07

Topic: support group

I was wondering if there was a support group on the east side of the river anywhere? I live in Damascus and would love to get involved.

robinespeland
on 11/25/08 1:22 am - OR

Lap Band on 03/08/07

Topic: RE: Oregon Coast: Newport, Waldport, Seal Rock anyone??????

I don't know the southern coast very well. But there is a Dr. in Coos Bay that I know has a support group. If that is something you want to look into let me know and I will try to get some info for you.