Survey PLEASE

Hi Susan....I just want to say that I follow all of the rules that others have mentioned already. This is a new way of life and if we all follow these rules we will get along pretty darned good! The one thing though that I am guilty of not doing as much as I should is the EXERCISE.  Now with weather hopefully getting better in my little part of the world, I will get out and walk again and enjoy the sounds, smells and  beauty of outdoors.  This is a good reminder for all of us.  A number # 1 important thing for me is to read this thread every day and get the support I need.  Thank you Susan for the effort.  You are great!

Hugs, Sandy

Susan, first off I want to say that I think that this idea that you are working on is a good one. I wish that someone would do something like that around here....I think it would help everyone......new and old alike. There is a lot of times that I think most of us that is out for a while thinks that "just this time" and that mind thought will get you in trouble.

I think that I wished someone stressed the sugar alcohols more to me. I can tolerate sugar better than I can the sugar alcohols. They do a real trip on me. Sometimes I believe that we are so intense on looking for sugar we sometimes forget the sugar alcohols.

You have to make sure that you follow your doctor's rules. I always say that if you ask 10 different doctor's the same questions you would probably get at least 7 different answers.

Just follow the rules and if in doubt leave it out!!

I will be waiting for the list that you compile. It is going to be interesting.

Oh, that's great....if in doubt, leave it out!

I'm going to do this "all scientific" like, write down all the answers and then list them in the order that were most often used. I'll post it when I get it all together.

Thanks, Brenda!

My big ones are:
Never drink while eating
Protein,protein,protein
and
Never miss my vitamins. 

excercise 3-5 times a week
log in food/water to make sure getting enough protein and fluids
support groups

I think someone already said this but I need to log in my food and liquids every day to keep me doing the right thing.  I use myfitnesspal.com It is a great site and is very, very easy to use.  They also have great tickers for weight loss.

Hi Susan.  This is from a person whose stoma has stretched so much that I am having revision surgery on 4/28.  Chew, CHEW, C-H-E-W!!!  ...and don't drink liquid with meals (solids).  My doctor said that 6 years ago, when I  had my surgery, his practice used to staple the bottom of the stoma and suture (sew) the top part.  This formed an elongated sort of hole/stoma.  The suture part got stretched.  This time, he is going to do a procedure he does on all of his RNY folks nowadays.  Staple all the way around and between the staples he puts a band made of steralized flesh that does not stretch.  Everyone might not have this same "feature"... either way.  Food HAS TO BE MUSH....and that mush cannot be pushed on through with liquid.  The rest I agree with:  protein first; vitamins always; exercise....   Love what you are doing.  Thanks!!  Diane

1.  Follow your doctor's rules.  Listen to suggestions from others, but ultimately remember, your doc got big bucks to do the surgery.

2.  If the doc says drink 64 oz of water a day, it does not mean you have to stop there.  I am doing 96-128 oz a day.  I drink it as Crystal Light.

3.  Exercise.  I do not exercise enough, but I certainly see the benefits when I do.

4.  Go to a STRUCTURED SUPPORT GROUP.  On the Texas Message Board, they have breakfasts every other week.  About 40 or so people show up every week.  A lot of people consider it a support group.  It is, but it is a social support group.  A structured one is necessary.  I go to one done by an OH support group leader.  She does an excellent job.  Once a month, each month has a specific topic.  We will be meeting this weekend, with the discussion being on emotional eating.