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newtintn
on 3/31/11 2:31 pm - TN
Topic: RE: where is everyone?
 Have you been to Dr. Hodges yahoo group website? There are several people who post on there. I just got my approval yest and my surgery will be April 19th at JCMC. Im SO excited! Here is a link to the website for the group....

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLSJCMC/

take care!

newtintn
on 3/31/11 2:28 pm - TN
Topic: APPROVED BABY!
 I FINALLY got "the call" yest from my Dr....My surgery is April 19th and i am SO EXCITED! Ive been in the approval process since Sept 2008 and I thought Id never get here! I got my surgery packet from Dr. Hodge today and its finally starting to sink in that its REALLY HAPPENING! And of course now the nerves are starting to sink in lol. BUT YAY ME!
mellysarah03
on 3/31/11 2:17 pm - Fort Myers, FL
Topic: Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center Cosmetic surgeons????
 Has anyone on here had any experience or heard of anyone who has used the surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In particular Dr. J. J. Wendel? He was refered by a friend who works with him but I dont know of anyone mentioning him and he has no before and afters on his site. Any input would be much appreciated.

I used to make excuses why I cant Now I make reasons why I CAN!!
155LBS GONE FOREVER!! LIVING LIFE... I LOVE MY DS

glendary
on 3/24/11 12:59 pm
Topic: RE: spring
playing with the grandkids is one of my favorites.  When its real hot its time for the water-balloon fights.  That is so much fun.  They are 3 and 5, well almost 4 and 5.

Also I love to go to the lake.  Again, it has to be real hot for that too.
Glendary        
troup76
on 3/24/11 11:20 am
Topic: RE: spring
 I love working outside in the yard.  I enjoying going to the baseball games and walking the neighborhood.  What do you like to do?
KellyJTn
on 3/24/11 8:54 am - Oak Ridge, TN
Topic: RE: Liver Shrink Diet
Just wanted to chime in. Dr. Boyce put me on a "liver shrink diet" 3 weeks prior to my surgery. The only thing I could have was clear liquids, broths, protein shakes, sugar free popcicles, and protein bars. It's called a liver shrink diet because eating this way will shrink your liver down some so that the surgery is easier to perform as they have to lift your liver up some to get to where they need to be. It helps with having less complications. You can search the term in the OH search bar and come up with some ideas.  Good luck on your surgery in 4 days!

 ~Kelly ~   
SW 364/CW 164/GW 150             
 

         

glendary
on 3/24/11 2:43 am
Topic: RE: It's been a long while..
Well, how did it go at the gym?  I seem to always work too much and not find time to get to the rec center.  We got a  1 yr pass last month and have only been once.  I need to dedicate more time during the day for me. I never put myself as a priority. 
Glendary        
glendary
on 3/24/11 2:36 am
Topic: spring
What happend to our sping.  It is 3/24 Thursday... woke up to cold weather again.  I so hoped to have warmer weather for this weekend.  I wanted to get out and do some walking and enjoy the weekend outside.

What do you when the weather is nice?
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glendary
on 3/22/11 9:02 am
Topic: RE: Hi everyone
Love the before and after pics of you.  Congrats on your success!  I hope to join you on the lossing team soon..

I visit the VSG forum often and find so much help there but I think it would be nice to know more ppl nearby.  Like you said, ppl in your neighborhood.

Glendary        
Truly Trina
on 3/22/11 1:20 am - Nashville, TN
Topic: RE: Hi everyone

Hi glendary,

Welcome to the Tennessee forum… It is great to have you here..

You are right, it is nice to converse with people that are close by. Relating to people that are going through your exact same struggles highs and lows. It does help knowing they live and work in your neighborhood.

This site doesn’t get that much activity now is true. Possibly because of Facebook or sometimes when people reach their goal weight their lives change for the better which is so cool to watch. They become more active and sometimes they go back to school and increase their earning potential on their jobs which in turn they no longer are able to spend that much time on the weight loss surgery boards like they used to (which is a very good thing).. So what I am saying is that the activity here flows in cycles.

Maybe you can help me get the word out about this board. And if there is someone out there that needs the local WLS support there will be lots of folks here to offer what they need…

I have several friends on here that do frequent the board that had the VSG so that will be cool seeing you guys converse..

Let me know if you need me…

   Trinafat05-19-06-1.jpg 100 x 75 picture by trina_davis_photoTrinaandBobbieJuly2008-1-2-1-1.jpg 63 x 100 picture by trina_davis_photo*Member of Student Dietetics*  *Certified support group leader Obesity Help*  Patient Rep support group moderator Vanderbilt Center Surgical Weight Loss
Start weight 277    Reached my goal weight 115


 



 

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