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Aug. 4. Terriffic!! Lot's to be nervous about, and it's good to be nervous... This is a big step to getting your life back. Lucky children to have their mother back to good health and lucky grandmother to be able to enjoy her grandchildren for a good long time. We'll be thinking of you, and may the hands of the surgeon be guided by a higher power. Let us know how things go for you. Lonswife
Five things about me: I'm a Wisconsin native, married twice, 2nd time to the man of my dreams.
Together we have 6 sons, all adults ranging in ages from 19 - 27, I'm fat, but not fat enough to have the bariatric surgery. I am supporting my hubby in this endeavour. We hope to get a new lease on life soon. We would love to hear from people who are new to the process as well as veteran's of the procedure. This change is both scary and exciting. .
I am 49 yrs young, and hubby is 48, with many more good years to come. I think thething we're looking forward to the most is to be able to walk and take hikes together. These are things that we've never done together. I miss the hiking especially. He swims at the YMCA when he can, alot of times there are wee ones taking lessons and using thre water slides, so it makes it difficult to do laps.
Dear OH Members, Our Minneapolis, MN Support Group Summit is days away (August 2nd)! We’ve got incredible goodie bags, product samples and door prizes, including a $500 VISA Gift card!
Use code Member08 for discount tickets. ($15 off)
We’re excited to let you know about all we’ve got planned for our member-voted Minneapolis event:
Member Meet-N-Greet (5pm)
Centered at Minneapolis’ famed Mall of America, our evening event will kick off at 5pm with an informal meet-n-greet at Caribou Coffee. OH members, support group leaders and friends will connect with other WLS pre- and post-ops in the relaxed, charming atmosphere at Caribou. Swap a recipe, share your journey and your before and after pictures!! Beverages provided compliments of ObesityHelp.
Ride/Walk to your Goal (5:30pm)
We’ve got two fun options for our event attendees:
Ride to your Goal: For all attendee members who shared the goal of “Riding a Roller Coaster” in our Goal System – you’ll have an opportunity to do just that! Attendees will be able to ride the Mall of America roller coaster as a group compliment of ObesityHelp before our dinner event begins. (RSVP to [email protected])
Walk to your Goal: For all other attendees who’d rather go a gentler route, take a stroll through the Mall of America with relationship expert Kathleen Nickerson, PhD. You’ll be armed with a Mall of America coupon book for any souvenir goodies that interest you. (RSVP to [email protected])
California Café (6:00pm)
Let the glittering terrace of the California Café welcome you as the support group session of our event begins. Joanna Fee will host the event, and introduce our presenters and encourage members to mix and mingle as dinner is served.
Learning Your Love Language (6:15pm)
Relationship expert Kathleen Nickerson, PhD will introduce the five “languages” of love. Learn how to use your personal style to strengthen bonds with family, friends, co-workers and spouses. We’ll have a Q& A session where you can present your unique life experiences to Dr. Nickerson and receive insightful hints and tips. As a special thank you to all OH event attendees, Dr. Nickerson will generously donate one free 30-minute private phone consultation/problem solving session to be scheduled at your mutual convenience.
Laura Preston, WLS Post-op (6:45pm)
Laura Preston shares her hilarious and inspiring transformation with us – an adventure that winds from the super-charged corporate world of New York City to her familiar hometown of Detroit, MI. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry – you’ll feel the passion she has for her journey and learn how you can get it, too!
Support Group Summit (7:30pm)
Support Group Leaders Liz Sorlie and Sandy Pulis will engage the group, asking us what we consider our “Magic Formula” for long-term success and motivation. Share your success, big or small, and let us know what you do that keeps you on track! Motivate others by sharing what you do to stay inspired.
OH Angel Honors (8:15pm)
After hearing everyone’s story of success, we’ll have a drawing in which one attendee will be the lucky recipient of a “Makeover Kit” including; luxury spa goodies, gift certificates and more. We’ll also honor the attendees that have travelled the most distance to join us, and who have lost the most weight post-operatively. As a bonus, in appreciation of our OH Members, each attendee will receive a one year FREE subscription to OH Magazine! And don’t forget our other door prizes, OH goodie bags and VISA gift card!
Sign up today!
Sincerely,
The OH Events Dept.
5 things about me.
1. I am 53 years old
2. Been married for 32 years and have a 22 year old daughter
3. Have been overweight ever since Kindergarten (I had my tonsils out then--I don't know if that is the connection or not)
4. Have been thinking about surgery for a couple of years and when I discovered the job that I have been at for the last year and a half did not exclude it I went for it
5. Started my RNY process with Dr. Chaing of Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin on 1/31 and by June 4th (thereabouts), I was approved
6. (this is more than 5) - had my surgery on 7/9 and am still recovering and have discovered that I am lactose intolerant. the reason I believe this is because when I mix protein powder with something other than milk, I don't have problems.
7. Do not regret my decision for a minute now despite complications from surgery (oxygen levels, fever, kidneys, cathether)
Sylvia
I have done the same thing--just started to talk to people.
My name is Sylvia and I had my surgery with Dr. Chaing at Elmbrook on July 9th. I started my preop diet on June 18th with a high weight of 407 at the dietitican's office. I weighed 382 on surgery day. I was in the hospial from July 9th and finally discharged on July 12th (3-1/2 days)--a few complications like cathether, fever.
The first week was hard. I was on the pain meds for part of the time and now I don't need them. I see Dr Chaing on Thursday and find out what the scale will tell me.
How has your journey been going?
Sylvia
I am in FdL, but I didn't have Dr.s Gould or Garren. If you need any support or advice on the lapband, please feel free to contact me. I had the lapband procedure done in 2003 in Green Bay. Had to have the band removed in 2005, however.
I am here if you have any questions or concerns.
Nicci
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6166c1bf498224d5a8b93e&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos
I am glad that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
I had my surgery on July 9th and between the pre-op diet and the only things I can have besides clear liquid are pureed chunky soup, cream of wheat, protein shakes (2 8 oz day w/skim milk), and yogurt. I am starting to get cravings again (especially since I am still recovering and tv makes food look better than it probably is. I have not waivered because I know what is at the end of the tunnel.
Once I "graduate" to some pureed food and progress, your advice is good to follow. I got a 2 oz and 4 oz measuring cup from Pampered Chef (my daughter sells it) for measuring and I do have a food scale that I have had to dust off.
Sylvia
Keep me posted on your progress
Sylvia
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