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Topic: RE: Challenge...NOT for everyone!
This is a good challenge. I need to drink more water, and probably eat a little more. I cannot attend the lap band support group at my docs office tonight, because I have to work. I could really use the support too. My weight is going down, but I gain a little here and there. I expected a quicker weight loss. I have been walking every day. I started attending weigh****chers meetings for some guidance and support. My doctors office said that my insurance did not cover the surgery. I called my insurance company, and they told me that the surgery and other costs were covered. Thank God for that. Michelle.
Topic: RE: 10 Days before my Surgery
The protein shakes that have worked for me are the ones mixed with water, because I too cannot stomach the thick shakes anymore. I use the GNC strawberry Banana, and I also will make my own with the GNC unflavored protein powder, benefiber drink mix and water :) Good luck finding something you can work with and definitely try mixing them with water first.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Topic: 10 Days before my Surgery
Hello everyone,
I am both scared and excited!!! I cannot believe that in 10 days my surgery will take place. I was blessed not to have to go through the 6 month process. I started the process October 17th less than 2 months later I am having the surgery! What a blessing. I have been reading alot and I must say one of my concerns is the protein shakes. I am very easily grossed out by thick liquids. Can any assit me what protein shake worked best for you?
I am both scared and excited!!! I cannot believe that in 10 days my surgery will take place. I was blessed not to have to go through the 6 month process. I started the process October 17th less than 2 months later I am having the surgery! What a blessing. I have been reading alot and I must say one of my concerns is the protein shakes. I am very easily grossed out by thick liquids. Can any assit me what protein shake worked best for you?
Topic: RE: New
well I don't know anything about meetings, but these are forums to ask questions, and meet others and gather information or share experiences for bariatric surgery :) nice to meet you.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Topic: RE: Introduction
Hi there and welcome :)
I had a VSG in July 13th so my experience is a bit different from RNY but glad to meet you.
I had a VSG in July 13th so my experience is a bit different from RNY but glad to meet you.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Topic: New
Can someone please tell me how all of this works? It's confusing and I am lost and not sure what I am doing on here or what I am supposed to be doing? Do you just come on when there are meetings? And what do you need to print out to prove you attended a meeting?
Topic: Introduction
Hey Guys/Gals,
I am a Newbie to the OH family and I am glad I found this site. (Thanks Google!)
I am 32yrs old (33 on December 14th) and I am in the ending stages of collecting all the information and paperwork required by my surgeon. I reside in North CaCaLiNa and was originally from New York City (How bout Dem Yankees!!!).
My possible surgery dates are December 14th (Kind of Ironic) or December 20th.
This decision had been on my mind for over a year now and I finally decided this would be the best way to be healthy and be there for my wife and my kids (hoping to have some).
I'd like to get to know many of you and your progress after surgery so I know what to expect and what to stay away from.
I am a Newbie to the OH family and I am glad I found this site. (Thanks Google!)
I am 32yrs old (33 on December 14th) and I am in the ending stages of collecting all the information and paperwork required by my surgeon. I reside in North CaCaLiNa and was originally from New York City (How bout Dem Yankees!!!).
My possible surgery dates are December 14th (Kind of Ironic) or December 20th.
This decision had been on my mind for over a year now and I finally decided this would be the best way to be healthy and be there for my wife and my kids (hoping to have some).
I'd like to get to know many of you and your progress after surgery so I know what to expect and what to stay away from.
- Juan P - "Be True to Thyself and To Thyself be True"
Topic: RE: Grandbaby this Thursday!
Thank you Shannon, We can use all the thoughts and prayers we can get.
Topic: RE: just wanted to say "hi"
Hi Joyce!
Since I'm reading this late, I hope all has gone well with the rny conversion. I currently have lapband and am hoping to convert to rny by the end of the year. Like yourself, I am hoping the rny will be the tool that gives me the greatest chance at success. I'd love to hear how you're doing. Hopefully I won't be too far behind you. :)
Best wishes!
Shannon
Since I'm reading this late, I hope all has gone well with the rny conversion. I currently have lapband and am hoping to convert to rny by the end of the year. Like yourself, I am hoping the rny will be the tool that gives me the greatest chance at success. I'd love to hear how you're doing. Hopefully I won't be too far behind you. :)
Best wishes!
Shannon
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