I'm back today!!

Hello Bariatric Buddy members.  I went to an informational get together with other wls folks to hear a presentation from a plastic surgeon.  He had a slide show of pre and post op plastics.  Wow, what miracles are possible.  Got me to thinking, and I will tuck this away for future personal reference.  We talked of support groups and all the positive things that happen.

I miss getting to chat sessions.  Work often interferes with my ability to participate.  Not today.  I am setting the alarm on my phone to make chat session tonight.  Looking forward to visiting with any and all that can make it.  Usual chat reminder will be sent asap.

Here we go!!!!  Bariatric buddy chat session is this evening. Come one, come all. Time for sharing and caring for each other.   We start at 7pm eastern, 6pm central, 5pm mountain and 4pm pacific. Entrance shortcut is http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/chat/ .   You may need to update your JAVA if having trouble getting into the chat room. Keep trying. Chat usually lasts about an hour. Any questions, send a PM to KathyB4me, here at OH.     I plan to be there. See (or rather chat with) you this evening. Hugs, Kathy

gonna start setting my alarm and try to make group atleast twice a month. Also wanna start back with the step class at the gym which is the same time on Mondays...  sigh.  So next week it is gonna be STEP.. hopefully

Hi Kathy my name is Des I go by Despinasdream ..I had my RNY Sept.2nd 2008 and my life has changed so much..lets see this May will be 2 yrs ago I had PS a panulectomy and breast reduction wow time flys..after 3 yrs maintaining I'm gaining again..I'm scared and I am back into the protein again as of today..today is the hardest because its the first day..I miss crunching on some chips or crackers :(

Welcome to the group Des.  I am considering plastics.  Stable at my current weight and I will be satisfied if the panni is removed.  My RNY was Sept 2, 2009.

You followed the program, lost the weight.  Return to the basics, trigger foods do not help us.  Find alternatives to chips and crackers for crunching.  Celery with peanut butter, cucumber slices with deli meat or meat spread, carrots and humus... endless possibilities.  Have acceptable things front and center in the fridge and prepped.  Remove the unacceptable things from the house or at least from sight. Sugar free popsicles still work for crunch factor.

Brush your teeth after eating, I feel that I don't want to ruin the fresh taste after brushing with eating again.  Back to the things that work.  Keep us posted on your success.

I missed yesterday
but i was out with my best friend, going to sewing machine dealers and out to dinner. so it was for good reason that i wasn't here.

It's alright Cindy.  Life takes over for all of us from time to time.  I would go sewing machine shopping toooooo.  Getting into my sewing again after months of being consumed with other activities.  Check out the quilt I posted on facebook.

Hi Kathy.. been forever!.. alot to catch up I know! and I just updated my blogg.. I am thinking plastics too..but I need alot done and do not know how to get my insurance to cover it.. I wont be able to do chats..having alot of Drs to go to.. having anothr surgery.. nonwls.. female organs.. plus trying to do college.. But if anyone has as advice for help on approval for insurance  for more than tummy..let me know.. I do not want to go to the insurance boards..not so nice ppl there and I just like this place better.lol.. anyways.. Kathy we can PM if you want.. talk to you soon HUGGS!