Thank you Sandi,

I have been seeing a diatician for 3 months now and it is not working. I am killing myself working out for 2 hours everyday. I have not lost a pound. So now I have made the steps to start the process. I have talked to my insurance and don't have to do a diet for 6 months. I just have to take their over the phone classes. I have no idea what is instore for me from here on out.
Julie

Hi everyone,

I am starting the process for WLS. I am thinking of having surgery in Marshfield, WI. I was wonding if anyone has had surgery in Marshfield and if they have which Doctor they used. I also have the option of having the surgery in Eau Claire, WI. Has anyone seen the doctor there as well. Any help or suggestions are welcomed.

Julie

I was wondering if anyone knows of any work out groups or people who have had WLS or will and want a work out partner?  I wish there were groups mainly for us at like the YMCA or other health clubs but I have not seen or heard of any.  I just would feel it is safe and comfortable to be myself if I were working out with others who can relate to what I am going threw or I can share my expiernces with them.  I feel it would help me get back on a healthy track and refocus.  

My story:  Had surgery 2.5yrs ago, lost over 90pds then had major spinal injury- had to have reconstructive surgery.  Was unable to be active at all for a very long time, caused DEEP depression which I am struggling with curently but now have insurance to see a doctor to help with it.  I am trying to find a way to get working out again and eating right - it's been so long that I have no idea what to eat and never had the education pre-op so I have always guessed or gone by if it makes me ill then I dont eat it.  But now I can eat ANYTHING and be fine- I just gain weight alot fast now.  I need to get motivation and get back on track.  Maybe it's too late and now impossible to lose weight?  I have no idea.

Any suggestion please let me know.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I took 3 weeks off--I remember those early days.  I was really tired after my RNY and I spent a lot of time in the bathroom early out. 

I was on soft foods by the time I went back to work.  I started out with the Lean Cuisines, etc. just eating the protein and leaving the pasta but eating the vegies and small amounts of fruit.  After a while, I got into a better routine.  Sometimes weekends are more difficult because of the lack of structure. 

I probably could have used another week but I was starting to feel better and needed to get back into a routine again.  I was exhausted that first week but it got easier as time went on.

Dr. Chaing was also my surgeon and on a scale of 1-10, he gets a 11.

My surgeon was also Dr. Chaing.  I haven't figured out how to update that part of my profile or pics but I had my 1 year follow up with him last Thursday.  I am now 1 year, 1 week and 2 days out from RNY.  He presented me with DS also but because of the removal of the stomach and having a father in law that had to have his removed due to stomach cancer, I couldn't tell my family that I was doing that.  The RNY provides me the restriction I need and down the road if I need a revision, I'll probably address it then. 

Have you had your surgery yet?