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MerMer
on 11/15/08 1:10 am, edited 11/14/08 5:45 pm

Hello All,

I am so excited about my new JOURNEY.

I absolutley love this web site, my Nutrionist recommended it at my first gastric bypass information class.

I am in my third month of my six month process of getting approval for my RNY surgery. I have my next appointment with my Nutritionist on 11/26/08.

One of the requirements for me to have the surgery is to loose some weight frist. I need to loose a total of 10 pounds by February 2009. I'm so anxious it feels like I am gaining weight. Any tips on loosing weight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tam
on 11/14/08 5:28 am - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Hello and WELCOME! What area are you from? What surgeons office/surgeon have you chosen? I am glad that you have found us and I look forward to getting to know you. As for the weightloss....protein+water+exercise=weightloss. That is the formula I follow and it works. Try and eat as you would now as a post op and cut out the sodas and sugar if applicable and you should see some results. I will be praying for you!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

MerMer
on 11/14/08 5:48 am

RNY on 06/18/09

Thank You for the welcome and the prayers!! I live in Northern, VA, Dumfries Area (Montclair).

I am going to go with Dr. Paul Lin - George Washington University Medical Center, he comes highly recommended by my Nutritionist. I am going to sit in on a Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group meeting next Wednesday 11/19, at the Medical Center. Thats also part of the approval process.

caroline2622
on 11/14/08 7:17 am - Woodbridge , VA

VSG on 09/30/08 with

Welcome and good luck.. I lost 32 lbs pre op... Modified Adkins No sugar/30 grams carbs/70 grams protien.

This is a great sight and keep up the meetings for support.

Caroline

lost 140 lbs

Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger

MerMer
on 11/14/08 12:25 pm

RNY on 06/18/09

MerMer has deleted this message.

MerMer
on 11/14/08 12:13 pm

RNY on 06/18/09

Thanks Caroline,

i have a question, please excuse me if this is crazy question. Is this per meal or per day?

Thanks

Tam
on 11/16/08 10:04 pm - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

I am not familiar with that surgeon but I am sure you have done your research! I think it is a wonderful thing for you to go to as many support group meetings as you can before surgery. We are all here if you need anything! I am glad you found us and look forward tog etting to know you better throughout your journey.

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

Brooke O.
on 11/14/08 7:01 am - Petersburg, VA

RNY on 06/02/08

Support groups really help. If you are a soda drinker I will start to quit that now. I also suggest to do light exercising, like walking to start out with. It really helps. I would just start slowing changing eating habits. Ex- cook with splenda, drink plenty of water. Welcome to the board and we are happy to have you here. Keep us posted!

Mom to Alex age 9
Wife to Sean married 5/29/99

And one bean on the way. EDD 6/22/11

Lauren B
on 11/14/08 12:52 pm - VA

RNY on 12/10/07

Welcome to the VA Board. :) Good luck with the next three months of your approval process. As far as the 10lbs by February, I would adjust your portion size to start getting used to taking in less food. Also if you frequent fast food places, you can cut that out completely as there are always better choices to be had. :)

369/175/136
Highest Weight/Goal/Current Weight
233lbs LOST!!
Maintenance going strong!

lysb
on 11/15/08 3:35 am - Alexandria, VA

WELCOME! you will find most of the folks here extremely supportive and knowledgable! 1 year ago, i was just about where you are now, i did not have my surgery until March 28th. What an incredible journey. For me there were a few bumps in the road, BUT, so totally worth it! Welcome! Lys

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