Just wondering how you are doing with your daily fluid requirements as a post op?

It took me a year to be able to drink at least 80 ounces of fluids in 24 hours.  

I can now drink about 100 oz in a day but not always.  I must admit that this is something I struggle with everyday.

Can you tell me what do you do to make yourself reach your daily goal?  

Thanks for sharing in advance.

Hello Melinda,

Congratulations on the awesome weight loss.  Losing 65 pounds if fantastic! You know I used to think the same way as you and wonder if I could ever eat normal again.  Like others say we are eating normal it is the others that are not.  I must stress that it will get easier along the way and yes you will be able to eat a little more with time.  I eat pretty much normal except I stay away from refine sugars and stuff that are not healthy for me. 
I am glad you are now looking to check on the WV  board. I hope and pray that we all get very involved in supporting eachother in our state forum.   

Please know that I am here if you need anything.

Loved the affirmations thank you so much for taking the time to share them with us. 

Best wishes on your continued success.

Cira 

My Affirmations:
Patient with myself and my family as I do this transformation.
Journaling for personal insight.


Hello To Everyone,
I haven't given an update on here for sometime. I thought I would let everyone know how I am doing. I have now lost 65lbs. Surgery date was November 24, 2008.  I feel better each day I go through this entire process. I wonder sometimes if I will ever be able to eat normal again and someone told me the other day, you are eating normal, everyone else is not. How true this is. I have enjoyed this board getting busier. I am now looking here before I go onto the main board. To all the ones just starting this process, GOOD LUCK TO YOU!. It is entirely worth it.
Melinda

Hi everyone!

The Beckley WLS Support Group meeting will be held on Monday, February 9, 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:  Skin issues.  Also, regular discussion about weight-loss surgery, food, 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

[email protected]

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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)

 

My understanding is that eventually all barriatric will be moved to Memorial.  I've known of several patients who were originally to have their surgery at Womens and Childrens but due to results of the pre-op tests, they were switched to Memorial.  I believe someone on this forum recently had surgery at Memorial and said they were then put in an ambulance and moved to Womens and Childrens.  I don't remember why.