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Just a reminder about our regularly scheduled April meeting this Friday, April 6th at 7pm at Community Medical Center, Aud A.
Ocean County Weight Loss Support Group (OCWLS)
Toms River: Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.
Community Medical Center – Auditorium A
Hospital Drive & Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
Toms River 2012 Meeting Schedule
1. April 6, 2012
2. May 4, 2012
3. June 1, 2012
4. July 13, 2012 (2nd Friday)- Aud B
5. August 3, 2012
6. September 7, 2012
7. October 5, 2012
8. November 2, 2012
9. December 7, 2012 – Holiday Party
The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change. Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.
Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.
Pre-Registration is Not Required. If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.
Note: OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice. Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Nannette
Lap RNY 6/16/03
Revise to DS 8/15/11
Its important to keep up your supplements. If you find yourself struggling with that, resolve to do something about it, like finding a pill minder or setting your phone to signal you to take them.
I know a lot of people do regain. Its heartbreaking. But the one thing that seems to be common in those that succeed is the awareness that reaching goal is not an "endpoint." This is a daily battle, and one must fight it forever. It helps to be mindful - of the pounds lost, of all the non-scale victories, of all the ways that life has improved, of the great accomplishments, and of the commitment it takes to prevent going back to a place where we were so unhappy and unhealthy. It takes focus.
Sure there are days when we don't do everything right 100 percent of the time. Its how we handle those detours that will determine how successful we continue to be.
Keep up the good work. Best of luck to you!
I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Cindy
"Sure you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But if catching flies is a priority, nothing beats a dead possum." American Cowboy Magazine
I am getting forgetful some days in the vitamin department - if there's one thing I'm falling down on it's remembering to take all of the supplements at the right times.
Oh well - nobody's perfect, right?
Cindy
"Sure you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But if catching flies is a priority, nothing beats a dead possum." American Cowboy Magazine
Hi, although new to the group, I have been to Dr. Schmidt's office to see his associate, Dr. Trivedi. The office is run very well. They have an excellent reputation and their stats are great. Maybe I will see you there. I'm scheduled for VSG in July 2012. They are listed as a Top Doctor in NJ.
I'm four years out and doing great, maintaining my 140 lb loss give or take 6lbs.
I miss the NJIGT's (hint, hint, Tom Casola) and hope we can revive that soon.
I'm preparing to send my baby boy off to college in the fall, and wondering what I'm going to do with myself in my empty nest.
On the D issue, I've had a problem with mine too, and yes we are better off with the dry form. I also take my D in two doses instead of one, with calcium and magnesium, and keep it separate from any source of iron (including multivitamins) and also thyroid replacement, all of which block calcium absorption. Also remember that A, D, E and K are fat soluble, so some fat (good fats, of course) in the diet help retain those in the body.
Hope this helps!
FUELING YOUR WORKOUT
Saturday April 14
10:30am @ RWJ Fitness & Wellness
2120 Lamberts Mill Road, Scotch Plains
Sponsored by: First Saturday Support of
Union County. E-mail: [email protected]
Presenter: Ben Schoenfeld, Culinary Nutritionist
What to "eat" before and after your workout.
Making healthy choices
Handouts, Q & A, Samples of workout recipes
I finely going to get my knee done. I'm having a partial knee replacement tomorrow.
We must all get together real soon. Linda