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ALRIGHT! THAT IS GREAT!
* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
I have reached my goal!
I went to the nutrition class and learned alot. There is a list she gave us to start now. What you suggested is on that list. Going without soft drinks, and not drinking during meals I think will be that hardest to conform too. I know I will be going through caffeine withdrawls, not looking forward to that.
Question: Since you have had your surgery and are able to eat normal foods now, how do you deal with no no foods being in the house?
Will post questions or feelings on here, hope others will do the same
Melinda
I went to my PCP this morning and the last time was there in March I weighed 200lbs and today I am at 187 3/4lbs. was so pleased....
Hi Melinda first you have chose an excellant surgeon and staff they will give you all the support and info you will need that they can dont stop coming here what I mean is they will have you well prepared for surgery. It is scary no matter what type of surgery you have so keep asking any and all questions you can think of and read the post here to get even more info that you might not have even thought of. And while waiting for all the test start preparing yourself by drinking water, eating slower, I would stop eating breads and pastas, and potatoes any high carbs foods now. I am sure alot of people will give you other advice prayers willa
I have to have an ultrasound of my gall bladder and thyroid, blood work, 3 more months of supervised doctor weightloss, and then my papers are sent to the insurance for approval. I am so excited and scared at the same time.
Melinda
I REMEMBER THAT OLD SAYING. IT IS TRUE, TRUE, TRUE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF ALL LOCAL WEST VIRGINIANS TALKED MORE ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING NOW. I AM WAITING FOR MY INSURANCE TO GIVE ME MY APPROVAL SO, I WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EVERYONE.
JOY
* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
I have reached my goal!
Hello All,
I too thought the same thing. I don't come to this message board very much because of that. Maybe if we start posting on here others will follow.
The old saying goes, "If you build it they will come!"
Hi everyone!
The Beckley WLS Support Group meeting will be held on Monday, July 14, from 7:00-9:00pm at Raleigh General Hospital on Harper Road, Beckley. Guests are welcome and everyone is encouraged to attend! We will meet in room "B" in the new Education Center (located on the Kroger-side of the hospital towards the rear of the lot). You will see a wheelchair ramp and some steps leading to a glass door. There is parking to the rear of the building, as well as in the main parking lot.
This month: Regular discussion about weight-loss surgery, food, plastic surgery, and anything important to you! Recipes and informational handouts about cravings and nourishment of your entire body will be available. We will also discuss future guest speakers and meeting topics. If you have ideas or requests for future meetings, please feel free to share them!
Clothing Exchanges: You are welcome to bring any clothes that no longer fit you to give to others that might be able to use them. You do not have to bring clothing to take clothing, and bringing clothing is not required.
Restaurant cards for Dr. Shin and Dr. Stickler's patients (as well as some other area doctors) will be available for anyone who needs one. If you need a card for a specific doctor, please email me with your doctor's name, address and telephone number.
You can view our monthly calendar by visiting our support group website at http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/ 2008 meeting dates are also listed below.
Looking forward to seeing you Monday!
Beth
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Beth Smith
Beckley Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Support Group links:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg
Yahoo Group: health.groups.yahoo.com/group/beckleywlssg
2008 Beckley WLS Support Group meeting dates
(If Raleigh County Schools are cancelled due to weather the day of our meeting or the following day, the meeting is cancelled also.)
January 14, 2008
February 11, 2008
March 24, 2008
April 14, 2008
May 12, 2008
June 16, 2008 - Guest Speakers: Colony Drug - nutritionist & special foods coordinator
July 14, 2008
August 18, 2008
September 15, 2008
October 27, 2008
November 17, 2008
December 15, 2008 (Christmas Party)
Beth Smith
Beckley WLS Support Group
[email protected]
http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/index02.htm
Curt,
I am a member of the surgical team at WVU. Dr. McNatt and his family moved to a hospital in NC. His wife got a job offer down there they just couldn't pass up. We miss him terribly and it's so good to hear you all sing his praises. He is a very caring person and does really care about his patients. We wish both of them every success in their new jobs.
