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Topic: RE: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
Congratulations Lauren, and welcome to the Losers' Bench.
I know how you feel about everyone's support and encouragement. It is what got me through my first year, and is what is getting me through even today. I hope you are sipping and walking, as they do encourage you to do so. It's such a vital piece of post-op care, not just for the exercise, but to help your digestive system get moving, and keep the circulation going.
So glad you checked in. I had my own surgery, sinus and nose straightening, on Monday, so I have been preoccupied myself this week. That did not keep me from praying for you, as I well remember how I could not have gotten through my surgery without prayers and encouragement.
Keep checking in as you are able.
Hugs,
Trish
I know how you feel about everyone's support and encouragement. It is what got me through my first year, and is what is getting me through even today. I hope you are sipping and walking, as they do encourage you to do so. It's such a vital piece of post-op care, not just for the exercise, but to help your digestive system get moving, and keep the circulation going.
So glad you checked in. I had my own surgery, sinus and nose straightening, on Monday, so I have been preoccupied myself this week. That did not keep me from praying for you, as I well remember how I could not have gotten through my surgery without prayers and encouragement.
Keep checking in as you are able.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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Topic: RE: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
GM Lauren,
You are so welcome! I remember being in the hospital post op and those visits really meant a lot!! It can be overwhelming especially the first couple of weeks. I am glad that you are doing well and one more day in the hospital is no big deal especially if they feel that you need to be monitored.
Welcome to the loser's bench! I look forward to seeing and hearing about all of your WOW moments to come!!
Beth
You are so welcome! I remember being in the hospital post op and those visits really meant a lot!! It can be overwhelming especially the first couple of weeks. I am glad that you are doing well and one more day in the hospital is no big deal especially if they feel that you need to be monitored.
Welcome to the loser's bench! I look forward to seeing and hearing about all of your WOW moments to come!!
Beth
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Topic: RE: Thursday - Whatcha Eating Today?
Have a wonderful trip! Can I just tell you that having a plan ROCKS!!! Okay, so I was not perfect yesterday. I ate some low fat chips with my sandwich; and I put blueberries on my ice cream. But having a plan really helped me stay focused. I weighed and measured dinner. And my reward? 3 pounds down this morning. Yeah, probably water weight, but I don't care. Seeing the number back in my comfort range felt amazing. Funny how 5 pounds can feel like 100 to me now.
1 - ham/egg/cheese on english muffin
2 - hash browns
3- 2 oz chicken, 1/4 c. rice, 1/4 c. green beans
4 - skipping - on the run this afternoon.
5 - chicken and veggies
6 - SF ice cream with blueberries
1 - ham/egg/cheese on english muffin
2 - hash browns
3- 2 oz chicken, 1/4 c. rice, 1/4 c. green beans
4 - skipping - on the run this afternoon.
5 - chicken and veggies
6 - SF ice cream with blueberries
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
Topic: Thursday - Whatcha Eating Today?
Hi Ho, Hi Ho. . . it's off to Florida I will go this evening. . . not that I won't be looking in on you fabulous losers, but hey, you never know, as I will be on vacation, visiting with my family in Florida and returning with my 14 year old granddaughter for more vacation fun next week.
4 years, 8 months post-op and this is my food plan today and I will be stringent, as enough birthday celebrations have been had this week. . .
B: Eggbeater omlet made with peppers from my garden and red onion and l/f feta cheese
S: Blueberries and strawberries with piece of cheese
L: Turkey chili
S: Popcorn and cheese
D: What's left of the turkey chili
S: Blue Bunny Sweet Dreams bar
Vitamins, Calcium supplements and lots of water. . . it's hot out there, be sure to drink lots of water or decaf fluids. . . have a great day!
4 years, 8 months post-op and this is my food plan today and I will be stringent, as enough birthday celebrations have been had this week. . .
B: Eggbeater omlet made with peppers from my garden and red onion and l/f feta cheese
S: Blueberries and strawberries with piece of cheese
L: Turkey chili
S: Popcorn and cheese
D: What's left of the turkey chili
S: Blue Bunny Sweet Dreams bar
Vitamins, Calcium supplements and lots of water. . . it's hot out there, be sure to drink lots of water or decaf fluids. . . have a great day!
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
Lauren,
Glad to read your post and that your spirits are high and that you've gotten a great welcome to the Loser's Bench by the many who've been on it for a time now.
I look forward to seeing less of you when you come to support group meetings ;)
Hope you get sprung today and that all goes well as you progress through the many wonderful post-op experiences.
Laureen
Glad to read your post and that your spirits are high and that you've gotten a great welcome to the Loser's Bench by the many who've been on it for a time now.
I look forward to seeing less of you when you come to support group meetings ;)
Hope you get sprung today and that all goes well as you progress through the many wonderful post-op experiences.
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
Lauren,
I also needed to spend an extra night at Barix when I had my surgery. It was the best thing for me. The nurses are absolutely the best in the world. Hope that you get sprung today. Good luck as you begin the next important chapter in your life. Take care.
Donna
I also needed to spend an extra night at Barix when I had my surgery. It was the best thing for me. The nurses are absolutely the best in the world. Hope that you get sprung today. Good luck as you begin the next important chapter in your life. Take care.
Donna
Topic: RE: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
Barix is fantastic, for sure. Glad to hear that you got that extra night - you are right where you need to be (although the scenery on those walks is a bit limited, we know).
Take wonderful care of yourself and keep sipping, sipping, sipping and walking, walking, walking! Wishing you a smooth-as-silk recovery!
Take wonderful care of yourself and keep sipping, sipping, sipping and walking, walking, walking! Wishing you a smooth-as-silk recovery!
Topic: Post-Op Post EARLY Thursday Morning
Good (early) Morning, Pennsylvania!
First I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Beth and Maura and Mike for coming to see me at Barix this week. It really means so much to know that I have your support on this journey! Thanks, Beth for posing an update on my surgery! Thanks, Jackie for your supportive words! And everyone else who has entertained my sometimes silly questions and concerns, thank you!! Dennis and Beth, Cherish, and Lisa... Thank you for your kind word and kudos! Steff, thanks for keeping an eye on my girl at camp while I'm laid up for a while.
I'm posting from my iPhone (pls excuse typo*****tuation errors and incorrect spellings) from my bed on the post-op floor as I'm "enjoying" a 3rd night here compliments of a lazy colon. Hopefully I will be discharged tomorrow.
I cannot say more about Dr. Marymor and all of the staff at Barix. I'm so very grateful and impressed. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - fingers are crossed that I can go home.
I will check in soon - on a laptop or iPad..
Have and excellent Thursday!
Lauren
Have an excellent Thursday!
Lauren
First I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Beth and Maura and Mike for coming to see me at Barix this week. It really means so much to know that I have your support on this journey! Thanks, Beth for posing an update on my surgery! Thanks, Jackie for your supportive words! And everyone else who has entertained my sometimes silly questions and concerns, thank you!! Dennis and Beth, Cherish, and Lisa... Thank you for your kind word and kudos! Steff, thanks for keeping an eye on my girl at camp while I'm laid up for a while.
I'm posting from my iPhone (pls excuse typo*****tuation errors and incorrect spellings) from my bed on the post-op floor as I'm "enjoying" a 3rd night here compliments of a lazy colon. Hopefully I will be discharged tomorrow.
I cannot say more about Dr. Marymor and all of the staff at Barix. I'm so very grateful and impressed. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - fingers are crossed that I can go home.
I will check in soon - on a laptop or iPad..
Have and excellent Thursday!
Lauren
Have an excellent Thursday!
Lauren
Topic: RE: Wednesday - Whatcha Eating Today?
This week I am being gentle with myself, making sure I don't slack on my activity level because I am eating more carbs than normal, as I am being treated due to my birthday, so I am not saying NO, but saying ok, it ends on Friday and even within my allowing for the things I don't normally have, like last night, a piece of pie, I ate just a few forkfuls and my friend was like aren't you taking that home, I was like, NO, so she did, but she can afford to and I cannot, also I paid the price for the pie on my way home and for about an hour or so afterwards, so I really can't stray very far from what I know is the right thing. . .
Anyway, I am still measuring most of what I eat and trying to make good choices the rest of my day, so that my dinners with friends are not going to cause the scale to creep up any.
I hope you figure it all out and just be gentle with yourself. . . you can do this, you do this well sometimes, progress, not perfection, remember?
Hugs, Laureen
Anyway, I am still measuring most of what I eat and trying to make good choices the rest of my day, so that my dinners with friends are not going to cause the scale to creep up any.
I hope you figure it all out and just be gentle with yourself. . . you can do this, you do this well sometimes, progress, not perfection, remember?
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Wednesday - Whatcha Eating Today?
I have really been struggling with the food lately. I must have picked something up that set it off, and I have not gotten it back under control.
Re-committing. I have a great plan. I'm going to try my hardest to stick to it today and if I find I can't, I'll try to figure out why. I will reach out to someone today if I have trouble sticking with my plan.
1 - 2 eggs, peppers/onions, 1/2 mini bagel with creamcheese.
2 - banana
3 - 6" subway flatbread with turkey, cheese and veggies
4 - watermelon/strawberries
5 - 3 oz (I am going to weigh this) chicken, 1/2 c. rice, 1/2 c. green veggie
6 - 1/2 c. SF ice cream (I need to measure this out too)
Re-committing. I have a great plan. I'm going to try my hardest to stick to it today and if I find I can't, I'll try to figure out why. I will reach out to someone today if I have trouble sticking with my plan.
1 - 2 eggs, peppers/onions, 1/2 mini bagel with creamcheese.
2 - banana
3 - 6" subway flatbread with turkey, cheese and veggies
4 - watermelon/strawberries
5 - 3 oz (I am going to weigh this) chicken, 1/2 c. rice, 1/2 c. green veggie
6 - 1/2 c. SF ice cream (I need to measure this out too)
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
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