Teen and Childhood Obesity

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Fallenangel2904
on 3/13/06 9:28 pm - NY

VSG on 11/14/12

Hi all. My name is Robin, and i'm 17 (Turned 17 January 7th). I'm still doing pre op stuff (Only have the endoscopy left!! wow can't believe i'm nearing the end!

yay!) I don't have a date yet though. I'm super excited about getting things going. If any of you would like to chat some time, my AIM name is Blacklaceonivory and my Email is either [email protected] or [email protected] doesn't matter which. I hope to talk to some of you soon!!

Robin

ChristinaV
on 3/12/06 8:51 pm - CT

RNY on 11/28/05 with

Topic: RE: Worried

Hi De Anna, You do need to start eating breakfast. Even if it is a few oz. of yogurt, some fat free cheese, cottage cheese, something. Your other meals... as long as you are getting your protein in first and getting enough protein you should be okay. From the looks of what you had to eat on this day that you gave... you are not getting enough in. I had surgery on 11/28/05 and I still supplament with protein shakes and bars. You should be getting in at least 50 grams of protein in a day. You should get more but 50 will get you bye. I went through a time where I wasn't loosing much and it was becuse I wasn't getting in enough durring the day. up the protein and get in a little more. Try some veggies and some good carbs. but get the protein in first. Hugs, Chrissy

ChristinaV
on 3/12/06 8:41 pm - CT

RNY on 11/28/05 with

Topic: RE: ~Looking into things~

Hi, Just do your research. You can out eat any of the surgerys, you just have to make sure you are following your doctors orders. This surgery is not for everyone, and if it is right for you, one may be better than the other. I had the RNY because of insulin resistance. The RNY reversed it due to a hormone change caused by the RNY. I haven't had sugar issues since surgery. What every you choose, make sure you are ready for a life time change. And know that it isn't an easy road. Everyone that had weight issues before and issues with food still has them so make sure you don't work on only your body but your mind too. Hugs, Chrissy

xLadeexZaporiahx
on 3/12/06 5:23 pm - lakewood, WA

Topic: Worried

Hey Everyone! I need some advice. I had surgery January 31, 2006. I have lost 32 pounds so far. For about the last week I have not lost a thing. It worries me because I am scared that maybe I am eatting too much. Granted my period is on so that might be a reason. Nevertheless, I am only 17 and kind of worried that I am doing things wrong so I just want a little advice on what I should do or what the problem may be. What I ate today: Breakfast-nothing Lunch- 3 ounces of baked fish and 1 french fry Dinner- 2 ounces of baked fish and 1 ounce of cole slaw I need to start eatting breakfast. Am I eatting to much? Oh and I drink water all day. I have had 42 ounces so far. Plus, I walk on a tread mill for 30 minutes every other day. And I ride a bike for 10 minutes every other day. 1/31/06 260/228/130?

Michelle P.
on 3/12/06 3:57 pm - columbus, OH

Topic: RE: How long of a recovery period?

I had my surgery at the end of my shopmore year in high school i was out of school for about a month... i had my surgery out of town and had to stay in the city i had my surgery for two weeks after just to be on the safe side... after that i was allowed to go back to school but my parents wanted me to stay out a little while longer afrid of me possibly getting hit in the stomach... but i was pretty much recoverd after a few days... i got out of thehospital on a thursday and that saturday i was walking all around the zoo....but it think you should try to do your when you feel would be the best for you... Good Luck with Everything!!! ~Michelle

Michelle P.
on 3/12/06 3:51 pm - columbus, OH

Topic: RE: Surgery At the Childrens in Ohio

I had My surgery at Children Hospital in Cincinnati. I have seen both Dotor Garcia and Doctor Inge, if you have any questions or anything i'd be more then glad to help! ~Michelle

Michelle P.
on 3/12/06 3:49 pm - columbus, OH

Topic: RE: one year

Hey Congratulations one the one year! Mt one year is comming up on April 11th! I can say i am very glad to been blessed to have GB... it has changed my life for the better ! Later~Michelle

ladybug beauty
on 3/10/06 7:59 am - The D

Lap Band on 05/08/07

Topic: RE: Help...please help!

Sweety start building your case, if they want dr supervised vists start them now! What ever you pcp wants you to do as far as your weightloss do it. They (insur. co) want to see that you've tried everything. I'm only four mos into my journey (during this time I will take advantage of what my insure co. will offer to help me till these 12 mos are up). Plan to have it for you 18th b-day (I know it seems like a long time but all this means it that you will have about a year and a half to learn new eating habits). Feel free to e-mail me if u want. God bless Rea