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Topic: Powerpoint & Humor & Hugs... Oh My!
Hey Locals...
Just a reminder that I will be speaking at the OH Hauppauge LI event on Saturday at 4pm about "Improving (Every) Relationship." It's about relationships of every kind (not just romances)... especially after major life changes like weight loss surgery.
Hope to see you there and be sure to collect your hug!
Best,
MM
Just a reminder that I will be speaking at the OH Hauppauge LI event on Saturday at 4pm about "Improving (Every) Relationship." It's about relationships of every kind (not just romances)... especially after major life changes like weight loss surgery.
Hope to see you there and be sure to collect your hug!
Best,
MM
& {{{HUGS}}} & 
Dare to dream & have the courage to act. Success is yours with persistence and believing you deserve it. melissamermaid.com (c) 2004-2013
Topic: RE: Scared and Anxious
Thanks Maryellen for your words and support. At least I now know my stress is NORMAL. I'm going to a support group tonight so I'm gonna bring it up and listen to all. I'll keep in touch and trust me, I am not afraid to ask for help when I need it.
Topic: RE: Scared and Anxious
Thanks for the support Jim. I am going to the support group tonight in Queensbury, so if Anne is there, I'll check in with her. Today was a better day for me, I just think when I have too much time on my hands, I get anxious about it. I wanted to do the medifast, but they don't want me to do it until I see the nutritionist and Medifast nurse and that's not until November. So, lean and green for now.
Topic: OH Conference Directions
Driving:
Take Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway - LIE) East toward Riverhead
Use Exit 53.
On the Exit 53 Service road, take the Wicks Road Exit.
There are 2 left hand turning lanes, stay in the outside (or Right) turning lane.
Go under the bridge to the light
Make a Right.
Hotel will be just ahead of you on the left.
Train:
LIRR to Brentwood Station
Get a taxi to 110 Motor Parkway
Via: County Route 67 (Suffolk Ave) to Washington Ave (right hand turn) to Motor Parkway (left Turn)
The Hotel is 2.8 Miles from Brentwood Station
Take Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway - LIE) East toward Riverhead
Use Exit 53.
On the Exit 53 Service road, take the Wicks Road Exit.
There are 2 left hand turning lanes, stay in the outside (or Right) turning lane.
Go under the bridge to the light
Make a Right.
Hotel will be just ahead of you on the left.
Train:
LIRR to Brentwood Station
Get a taxi to 110 Motor Parkway
Via: County Route 67 (Suffolk Ave) to Washington Ave (right hand turn) to Motor Parkway (left Turn)
The Hotel is 2.8 Miles from Brentwood Station
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Topic: RE: Scared and Anxious
Hiya Susan!
WELCOME! What you are going through is TOTALLY normal. Scared, anxious, nervous is something MOST of us went through as a preop just before our surgeries!
Try to do a lot of positive readings. Keep looking at all the BEFORE & AFTER pics here on OH's main page, and most importantly, surround yourself with positive people.
Jim is right (long time no see Jim, welcome back!).
Remember, "if you do what you've always done, then you'll have what you've always had."
You are about to make a HUGE difference in your life for the better. Even those who have had complications say they wish they had done it sooner!
I will not lie, at 5+ years post op, I do get hungry or should I say feel the need to eat a lot more than I did the first 3 years, but I am eating no way near what I was as a post op and more importantly, I am healthier, happier and living my second chance at life every single day!
Wishing you a FABULOUS journey! We will always be here for you!
GOOD LUCK & HUGS!
WELCOME! What you are going through is TOTALLY normal. Scared, anxious, nervous is something MOST of us went through as a preop just before our surgeries!
Try to do a lot of positive readings. Keep looking at all the BEFORE & AFTER pics here on OH's main page, and most importantly, surround yourself with positive people.
Jim is right (long time no see Jim, welcome back!).
Remember, "if you do what you've always done, then you'll have what you've always had."
You are about to make a HUGE difference in your life for the better. Even those who have had complications say they wish they had done it sooner!
I will not lie, at 5+ years post op, I do get hungry or should I say feel the need to eat a lot more than I did the first 3 years, but I am eating no way near what I was as a post op and more importantly, I am healthier, happier and living my second chance at life every single day!
Wishing you a FABULOUS journey! We will always be here for you!
GOOD LUCK & HUGS!
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: RE: Scared and Anxious
YES it gets better! I didn't do the lean and green, I was on the Medifast and once the first two days were over, I felt good. I was not even hungry. It is a tough decision to make, but I have to say I am very happy I made it. My only regret is that I didn't do it a long time ago.
I found that I was not physically hunger for well over a year. My head kept making me think I wanted something to eat. Make sure that you drink enough water, it really helps.
Talk with Anne about it, she will help you. Ask her about the Constipation, she has some tricks to deal with it.
Good Luck
Jim
I found that I was not physically hunger for well over a year. My head kept making me think I wanted something to eat. Make sure that you drink enough water, it really helps.
Talk with Anne about it, she will help you. Ask her about the Constipation, she has some tricks to deal with it.
Good Luck
Jim
Topic: Scared and Anxious
I just need to get this off my chest. I'm only in week one of this journey; just getting through the first week of my lean & green diet. Am I the only one who gets scared/anxious about making this decision? Did anyone else always feel hungry ALL the time? Does the hunger go away once the surgery is over??? I'm so scared, I can't move my bowels and feel sick to my empty stomach. Please offer any/all advice.
Topic: RE: One Week!!!!!!!!!
our support group is the 3rd wed evening of the month at buffalo general hospital in downtown buffalo. i dont think we have the best support group but they are working to improve it
Topic: RE: First OH Event
Don,
I think I'll just pack a trunk........
I think I'll just pack a trunk........
"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."
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