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Topic: RE: Hello All! And welcome new members!
Thank you! I will definately stay strong
Patrece
JUST DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader & Coach
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy
Lost 114 lbs. working on getting rid of a recent 10 lb regain...and WILL succeed!
Topic: RE: Hello All! And welcome new members!
Thank you so much
Patrece
JUST DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader & Coach
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy
Lost 114 lbs. working on getting rid of a recent 10 lb regain...and WILL succeed!
Topic: RE: Have your tastes changed after surgery?
Hi Dianna!
It's not that I don't like the taste it's that things don't set too well with my pouch. I drink regular coffee but I'm down to about 2 cups a day; prior to surgery I drank coffee all day long. I have always had a problem with getting my fluids in and I know it's a huge no-no, but I am drinking Cherry Coke (not diet). I need the extra calories and I am going to double up on my calcium. We already have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis (spelling?) that runs in my family so this isn't something I'm likely to able to prevent by simply staying away from colas. I do occasionally drink water but it has a tendency to hurt my pouch. I drink a lot of milk for the extra protein.
As for the PS, I had abdominoplasty, breast lift and implants and had my upper arms done. I was supposed to go back and have my thighs done but have since changed my mind. My plastic surgery ended up being kind of a nightmare. I'm glad that I am finally on the road to recovery but it was a very long 6 months. When they opened me up to do the tummy tuck they discovered a problem with a hernia operation I had in October. The mesh they used for the repair wrapped itself around my bellt button and they also found a "sac of goo" as they put it, which I assume was some sort of medical waste. They had to fix that before they could continue. They couldn't save my navel so I don't have one anymore (weird LOL!)The antibiotics gave me thrush and then I went into ketosis which is why everything tasted so bad. That lasted for 2 months.
Please don't let my story discourage you if you are thinking of plastic sugery down the road. This was just a weird thing that happened to me. As far as the actual bypass surgery, I had no complications and was up and about the day afterward. I would do it again in a heartbeat but would reconsider the plastics.
Please keep in touch!
Colleen
It's not that I don't like the taste it's that things don't set too well with my pouch. I drink regular coffee but I'm down to about 2 cups a day; prior to surgery I drank coffee all day long. I have always had a problem with getting my fluids in and I know it's a huge no-no, but I am drinking Cherry Coke (not diet). I need the extra calories and I am going to double up on my calcium. We already have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis (spelling?) that runs in my family so this isn't something I'm likely to able to prevent by simply staying away from colas. I do occasionally drink water but it has a tendency to hurt my pouch. I drink a lot of milk for the extra protein.
As for the PS, I had abdominoplasty, breast lift and implants and had my upper arms done. I was supposed to go back and have my thighs done but have since changed my mind. My plastic surgery ended up being kind of a nightmare. I'm glad that I am finally on the road to recovery but it was a very long 6 months. When they opened me up to do the tummy tuck they discovered a problem with a hernia operation I had in October. The mesh they used for the repair wrapped itself around my bellt button and they also found a "sac of goo" as they put it, which I assume was some sort of medical waste. They had to fix that before they could continue. They couldn't save my navel so I don't have one anymore (weird LOL!)The antibiotics gave me thrush and then I went into ketosis which is why everything tasted so bad. That lasted for 2 months.
Please don't let my story discourage you if you are thinking of plastic sugery down the road. This was just a weird thing that happened to me. As far as the actual bypass surgery, I had no complications and was up and about the day afterward. I would do it again in a heartbeat but would reconsider the plastics.
Please keep in touch!
Colleen
Colleen
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Topic: RE: Hello All! And welcome new members!
Sorry to hear about your struggles, Patrece. Hope you find the strength you need to get through it and come out on top. I find I'm not on here much anymore either. It's just easier (quicker) to connect with people through facebook than on here so I don't find myself logging in to OH very often.
Welcome to the new folks!
Welcome to the new folks!
Deb Breneman
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
Topic: Hi Newby here
Hi everyone. My name is Gibbie and I finally got my date for my RYN, 9/26/11. Liquid diet starts Mon.
Has anyone had it done at the CC in Weston Fl. I have some questions about the facility and would love to chat with someone who had it done there.
Has anyone had it done at the CC in Weston Fl. I have some questions about the facility and would love to chat with someone who had it done there.
Topic: RE: Have your tastes changed after surgery?
Thank you, Colleen. Does the tomato sauce (pizza, spaghetti, etc.) cause you problems or do you not like the taste anymore? I used to drink "leaded" coffee and am now drinking decaf... what do you drink when you drink it? Just for info, was your PS a tummy tuck? Were there difficulties during the surgery or just what you talked about in your post afterward? Just curious on that note.
Thanks!
Diana
Thanks!
Diana
I hope you dance with enthusiasm... and a million other things joyful!
Topic: RE: Hello All! And welcome new members!
I'm sorry to hear of your divorce and can relate to the difficulties. My heart goes out to you. There is life after divorce. Just remember to take a breather, time for yourself to rejuvenate.
Wishing you better and easier times...
Diana
Wishing you better and easier times...
Diana
I hope you dance with enthusiasm... and a million other things joyful!
Topic: RE: Hello
Welcome to this wonderful group! You will find much support, understanding, compassion, and great information here. Great people who can relate and will share with you. I look forward to learning more about you and walking the journey together.
Diana
Diana
I hope you dance with enthusiasm... and a million other things joyful!
Topic: RE: Have your tastes changed after surgery?
I have also had a change in taste or what I can eat since surgery. I can no longer handle foods like pizza and spaghetti; basically anything with tomato sauce. I also don't drink as much coffee as I used to. I also had to switch to full-fat organic milk. The 2% tastes like water. I now find myself craving salad but it hurts my pouch. Most of these changes occured after my bad experience with the plastic surgery.
Colleen
Colleen
Colleen
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Topic: RE: Hello All! And welcome new members!
Patrece,
I'm so sorry to here what you are going through but I pray that you you will find the happiness you deserve as you start you're new life.
Colleen
I'm so sorry to here what you are going through but I pray that you you will find the happiness you deserve as you start you're new life.
Colleen
Colleen
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
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