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on 10/25/11 11:25 am
on 10/25/11 11:25 am
Topic: RE: Just started process. Meet with Dr. Malipur today
Dr. M is great. I'm guessing you've been to the WLS group meetings at the Dowdle Center? If not I encourage you visit with them!
Good luck with the process. 6 months seems like a long time but it will fly by.
Good luck with the process. 6 months seems like a long time but it will fly by.
R. c
on 10/25/11 9:12 am - nashville, TN
on 10/25/11 9:12 am - nashville, TN
Topic: RE: Birmingham Surgeons?
John Touliatos with Advanced Surgeons group. He was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone.
~* Rosie *~ 2-16-10
Topic: Just started process. Meet with Dr. Malipur today
Hi y'all. I am new to this process although I have been researching surgery for some time.I have been obese my entire adult life. Now, I want out. I am a nurse and childbirth educator at Huntsville Hospital. I went to Dr. M's seminar last week. Today, we meet one on one. I have 6 months of waiting to go because I have BCBS insurance. Boo. Oh well. I am excited to begin this journey. Hope I have a good appointment. Any and all help is appreciated. I don't know what I don't know, ya know?
Topic: RE: Tanning
I always feel better after tanning, but that will probably not be true once the skin cancer shows up! It is VERY unhealthy!
High 468 / Surgery 433 / Current 243/ Goal 219
Topic: RE: Dr Scott Pennington, Bham
Also, please take a look at Andrew Deweitt. He is a fantastic surgeon, and he believes the sleeve is the gold standard for WLS. He wanted to do it on me (due to my high BMI), but BCBS of AL refused to pay for it under any cir****tances.
High 468 / Surgery 433 / Current 243/ Goal 219
Topic: RE: I am so disgusted with myself! Almost 4 years out and 50 pound weight gain
I went through some other medical issues, got VERY depressed, and got back into all my old eating habits. I regained 30 lbs., and was on the verge of having to go buy fatter clothes. I decided enough was enough, and got back on program. I've dropped that 30 lbs. in the last month, and intend to continue to my goal (about 40 more lbs.). I've seen some people gain every pound back, plus some, so STOP NOW!! You will hate yourself if you end up back where you started.
High 468 / Surgery 433 / Current 243/ Goal 219
Topic: RE: Birmingham Surgeons?
I had appointments with 2 other guys that didn't work out, and I'm so glad. Ended up with Andrew Dewitt, who actually grew up 5 miles from me, and I would never consider anyone else. I've sent 3 people to him, and they have been ecstatic also. My case was a difficult one, so he scheduled me last in the day. He was working on me for 4-1/2 hours, and it came out perfect. I had zero problems, and also had ZERO pain post-op. Never took any of the pain meds he prescribed. He's at Princeton. The care I got at that hospital was AMAZING!
High 468 / Surgery 433 / Current 243/ Goal 219
Topic: Good Plastic Surgeon in B'ham Area?
Anyone know of a really good PS in the B'ham area with extensive experience in post-WLS reconstructions?
Thanks.
Thanks.
High 468 / Surgery 433 / Current 243/ Goal 219
Topic: RE: these vitamins are killin' me!!
Hilary I take the OptiSource vitamins that is formulated for gastric bypass patients. The only place that I found that sells them is Walgreens. They are a chewable citrus and for me being a picky eater I like the taste. The do not have that medicinal after taste. I have just recently started doing the B1 and it does have a funky taste and smells; I break mine in half and take with a lot of water. I hate that taste. I can relate to the smell/taste but what is worse to me is the size. I CAN NOT swallow big pills.
Topic: Its Friday. Whatcha eating? Did you weigh?
Happy Friday. Im sittin here gaggin cus i just took my vitamins. See below post LOL.
I weighed this morning, except for work we're working on a Monday to Monday basis on the weight loss competition so i'm totally my weight on Monday morning for the actual week. So far this week i've lost 2lbs. im hoping to hit one more by Monday morning for a 3lbs weight loss 2 weeks in a row!
ON to eats for the day.
B-strawberry atkins advantage
S-Chocolate atkins advantage
L-buffalo chicken salad from subway
D-leftover steak, steamed broccoli
hope you have a fantastic weekend.
I weighed this morning, except for work we're working on a Monday to Monday basis on the weight loss competition so i'm totally my weight on Monday morning for the actual week. So far this week i've lost 2lbs. im hoping to hit one more by Monday morning for a 3lbs weight loss 2 weeks in a row!
ON to eats for the day.
B-strawberry atkins advantage
S-Chocolate atkins advantage
L-buffalo chicken salad from subway
D-leftover steak, steamed broccoli
hope you have a fantastic weekend.
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