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Betty J.
on 3/14/12 1:23 am - Waterville, MN

New to the group. just had Lap band surgery on 3/8/12. Looking for any help along the way from previous banders.

Thanks

Heaviest wt. 235- surgery wt-203

(Fallen trying to get back on) Current wt= 215.

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caroletee
on 3/13/12 12:36 am

Topic: RE: New to Group - Hello!

Hi Mag -

And thanks for hello -

I look at the weight lost numbers on so many of these posts and I am astounded. For so long when I've dieted, I'd loose 10 - 20 pounds and then start to see those pounds come back. Or worse - follow a program to a T and hear, "Congratulations, you lost .5 pounds". Argh -

This beginning part is harder food wise than I thought it would be - But I know soon this will be all behind me and I'll find myself under all this fat again.

Thanks for the encouragement -

Carole

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 3/12/12 1:11 pm - Green Valley, AZ

RNY on 01/11/11

Topic: RE: New to Group - Hello!

Hi Caroletee,
I'm just over a year out. Fran and I started our journeys at the same time. I count her as a true friend. I am so pleased with how my life has changed in the past 14 months. I agree that it is not the easy way out, but it is the best thing I've done for myself in decades. Welcome. Mag

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 3/12/12 10:06 am - Green Valley, AZ

RNY on 01/11/11

Topic: RE: New from Hampton VA

HI Kris,
Nice to meet you. I agree with everything Fran told you. Then you will know you're doing good things for yourself and you wade through the system that gets you to the goal of WLS. Also, as Fran said, it will be things that are already in place as your new food journey begins.
Keep us posted as to your progress. Mag

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 3/12/12 9:58 am - Green Valley, AZ

RNY on 01/11/11

Topic: RE: Monday Chat

I didn't forget chat. Just forgot to set my watch alarm for the proper time. Mag

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 3/12/12 9:56 am - Green Valley, AZ

RNY on 01/11/11

Topic: Sorry I missed chat

SOOOO very sorry I missed chat. My watch alarmed at 10 til 5pm. Problem is that since we don't change times we have to adjust to changing time zones. We are now on Pacific time. Will be there next week. Resetting watch alarm for 10 til 4pm for next week. Mag

franRN76
on 3/12/12 9:55 am - PA

RNY on 01/03/11

Topic: RE: New from Hampton VA

hi and welcome! I am from your neck of the woods.  I lived in E.City, NC and worked at Setara Norfolk Hospital. I know that they have a great bariatric program there. I did nursing clinicals for PEDs at protsmouth Naval Hospital.

I wish you the best.  I know that the beginning of the journey can seem tidious and never ending, but it is so worth it.

If I could make one suggestion it would be this: Start changing your eating habits NOW. Eat smaller meals (5-6 a day). Start focusing on protein and getting in 60-80g a day. Also go ahead and wean yourself off from ccaffeine and refined sugars. Switch to whole grains instead of white carbs. Start taking a multivitamin, calcium, VitaD3 now.  Get in the habit of taking it daily.  Once your post-op you will appreciate being in the habit of taking them.  It is hard enough trying to listen to your new stomach. Making new habits now will make the transition so much better.  Start exercising now!!!!!!

I am 14 months Post-op from RNY. I have lost 110 pounds and I feel great.

franRN76
on 3/12/12 9:43 am - PA

RNY on 01/03/11

Topic: RE: Monday Chat

showed up at 740... pouts no one was there.. oh well!!! i forgot it was MONDAY.. hehe

pirate1227
on 3/12/12 4:16 am - VA

RNY

Topic: New from Hampton VA

Hi!
I'm Kris from Hampton VA. I'm in the bariatric program at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I just went and did all my labs today, so now I have to wait for a call to schedule my first appointment with the clinic. Did my orientation last week. Keeping my fingers crossed that things go smoothly and it doesn't take forever to get a surgery date.