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Topic: RE: New from Hampton VA
Hi Kris,
I was so happy to stumble into your post! I realize I'm replying late, but I am desperate for information.
I am also from Hampton, VA and plan to work through the bariatric program at PNH. I meet with my PCM on 4/25/12 to request a referral and will probably attend the 5/10 orientation.
I am new to OH and have been lurking trying to find info on the program at PNH. I would love any information you'd be willing to share!
Super thanks!
I was so happy to stumble into your post! I realize I'm replying late, but I am desperate for information.
I am also from Hampton, VA and plan to work through the bariatric program at PNH. I meet with my PCM on 4/25/12 to request a referral and will probably attend the 5/10 orientation.
I am new to OH and have been lurking trying to find info on the program at PNH. I would love any information you'd be willing to share!
Super thanks!
Topic: RE: Welcome to all the new members
Thank you. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. 
Topic: New to the group.
Hello my name is Sara, I am 29 years old. I am just looking for some support through my journey. My surgery is scheduled for Monday April 23rd, 2012. I am so excited, anxious, nervous........ But ready to become a healthier me. 
Topic: RE: Surgery went great
This is my second one, the first one was
very well behaved, this one not so much!
very well behaved, this one not so much!
Edie
Topic: RE: Help with weight gain
I went through the same exact thing a year ago. I just posted for the first time in a long time about my plastic surgery. I went in at my goal weight of 145 and got sick and ended up at 113 which is way too skinny for me.
My doctor basically told me to start eating a diet they would give to a cancer patient; high fat and sugar and loads of carbs. I am back at 145 now but feel like I need to get back to about 125-130. This was not hard for me; I can tolerate sugar and don't dump.
I get Vitamin B shots from my doctor and he also agreed to double up on them for me-I've never had a problem with Vit.B.
I strongly urge you to do lots of research on a reversal. I have heard that it is a much harder procedure and they hardly ever do it because of the risks involved.
You didn't say how tall you are, is it possible that you still have weight to lose? 128 doesn't seem like such an outragously low number, unless you're 6ft.
I think the thing that helped me the most and believe me I know how unhealthy it is, was full calorie soda. I still don't eat that much although I can eat more than I could in the beginning.
It also occurred to me that you might just need to be scoped. Kathy B. would know the terminology better than I would but it's the procedure where they enlarge the stoma. Did they bring that up?
If you don't trust your new doctor, call your old one and see what he has to say.
Please feel free to write me anytime.
Colleen
My doctor basically told me to start eating a diet they would give to a cancer patient; high fat and sugar and loads of carbs. I am back at 145 now but feel like I need to get back to about 125-130. This was not hard for me; I can tolerate sugar and don't dump.
I get Vitamin B shots from my doctor and he also agreed to double up on them for me-I've never had a problem with Vit.B.
I strongly urge you to do lots of research on a reversal. I have heard that it is a much harder procedure and they hardly ever do it because of the risks involved.
You didn't say how tall you are, is it possible that you still have weight to lose? 128 doesn't seem like such an outragously low number, unless you're 6ft.
I think the thing that helped me the most and believe me I know how unhealthy it is, was full calorie soda. I still don't eat that much although I can eat more than I could in the beginning.
It also occurred to me that you might just need to be scoped. Kathy B. would know the terminology better than I would but it's the procedure where they enlarge the stoma. Did they bring that up?
If you don't trust your new doctor, call your old one and see what he has to say.
Please feel free to write me anytime.
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, it's been a long time.,
Thanks Mag, and I'll be more than happy to be a friend to June. I'll take care of that right now if I can find her.
Hugs,
Colleen
Hugs,
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, it's been a long time.,
Hi Colleen,
Have missed you. We old timers need to help out the newbies here. Patrece and Kathy are soooo busy that they really need our help.
I'm glad your hair is finally growing back in. I'm about to shave mine and buy a good wig.
Just below is a post from a lady (JUNE) that has lost way to much weight. I told her a short summary about your weight and said she should friend you. I hope you can give her helpful information. I'm sure you can.
So glad to see your post. Too many missing in action.
As ever, Mag
Have missed you. We old timers need to help out the newbies here. Patrece and Kathy are soooo busy that they really need our help.
I'm glad your hair is finally growing back in. I'm about to shave mine and buy a good wig.
Just below is a post from a lady (JUNE) that has lost way to much weight. I told her a short summary about your weight and said she should friend you. I hope you can give her helpful information. I'm sure you can.
So glad to see your post. Too many missing in action.
As ever, Mag
Topic: Hello, it's been a long time.,
Hello to all the Bariatric Buddy's and especially to Kathy B and Patrece. It's been a very long time since I've posted anything and thought it would be good to check in.
It's hard to believe that I am coming up on 3 years post op already. I am at my original goal weight of 145 but at one point had been down to 113 and that was way too skinny. The diet the doctor put me on was designed for cancer patients; basically anything with fat, sugar or whatever to gain weight. I stopped taking all supplements, including protein and now I need to get back to reality and do what is best for me. I lost an alarming amount of hair that is just now finally starting to grow back. It was so thin and wispy that I ended up getting it cut and then got a body perm, just so I wouldn't look bald. I had my plastics done in March '10 and got deathly ill after the surgery. Everything I put in my mouth, including water tasted like dirt or like it was spoiled food. Between that and the skin they took from the abdominoplasty and having my arms done is how I lost so much weight beyond my goal. It took me an entire year to recover from the plastics. Please don't let my story put you off I had a lot done. I had the tummy-tuck, arms done, breast lift and implants and on top of all that they discovered when they went in for the abdominoplasty that the mesh from a hernia repair I had done several months before got entangled with my navel and there was a "sack of goo" as the doctor called it attached to it. They couldn't save it, so now I don't have a belly button. Oh well, one less place to wash in the shower! LOL! I originally planned on also having my thighs done, but probably won't. I just had surgery two weeks ago to correct the right breast implant and have a lump removed from the left side. That was benign.
Other than that, life is as usual. I am still unable to work and actually have a couple of new diagnoses to add to the list. I miss this group and all the wonderful folks here.
Kathy, I can't believe you haven't posted a new picture.I hope you are doing well.
Patrece, I hope your new life is everything you hope for.
I'll try my best to check in more often.
Colleen
It's hard to believe that I am coming up on 3 years post op already. I am at my original goal weight of 145 but at one point had been down to 113 and that was way too skinny. The diet the doctor put me on was designed for cancer patients; basically anything with fat, sugar or whatever to gain weight. I stopped taking all supplements, including protein and now I need to get back to reality and do what is best for me. I lost an alarming amount of hair that is just now finally starting to grow back. It was so thin and wispy that I ended up getting it cut and then got a body perm, just so I wouldn't look bald. I had my plastics done in March '10 and got deathly ill after the surgery. Everything I put in my mouth, including water tasted like dirt or like it was spoiled food. Between that and the skin they took from the abdominoplasty and having my arms done is how I lost so much weight beyond my goal. It took me an entire year to recover from the plastics. Please don't let my story put you off I had a lot done. I had the tummy-tuck, arms done, breast lift and implants and on top of all that they discovered when they went in for the abdominoplasty that the mesh from a hernia repair I had done several months before got entangled with my navel and there was a "sack of goo" as the doctor called it attached to it. They couldn't save it, so now I don't have a belly button. Oh well, one less place to wash in the shower! LOL! I originally planned on also having my thighs done, but probably won't. I just had surgery two weeks ago to correct the right breast implant and have a lump removed from the left side. That was benign.
Other than that, life is as usual. I am still unable to work and actually have a couple of new diagnoses to add to the list. I miss this group and all the wonderful folks here.
Kathy, I can't believe you haven't posted a new picture.I hope you are doing well.
Patrece, I hope your new life is everything you hope for.
I'll try my best to check in more often.
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: New from Hampton VA
Finally got a an appointment for my first visit on May 3. It's with Dr. Mann. I feel like it's taking forever. I don't think it's clicked with me that this is actually going to happen. I have this fear that something will go wrong and they'll turn me down.
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Patrece S.
Group Leader
Kathy B.
Co- Leader