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Topic: New to group - HELP!
Hi everyone,
I was sleeved two weeks ago and was wondering when everyone started to feel like themselves again. I can't help but notice that my energy levels are down, and I'm freezing all the time. Did anyone else experience this or am I going crazy?
I was sleeved two weeks ago and was wondering when everyone started to feel like themselves again. I can't help but notice that my energy levels are down, and I'm freezing all the time. Did anyone else experience this or am I going crazy?
Topic: RE: vitamin D
Hi,
I had the same issue before my sleeve. I'm still taking 50000iu (my levels were so low I have to take them for 12 weeks) and didn't have any problems with surgery. Good Luck to you!
I had the same issue before my sleeve. I'm still taking 50000iu (my levels were so low I have to take them for 12 weeks) and didn't have any problems with surgery. Good Luck to you!
Topic: My repost about being "normal"
I posted this a little over a year ago. - July of 2011 I believe.
I haven't been back to this site for a while, and things are going pretty well.
I'm 2 years lap band post op and down 82 pounds. 2 years ago that was unimaginable!!
But I am still, "just outside of normal".
Hello and Happy Summer all.
It's been a while, I know.
I like to turn to this group, when I get tired of the "normal people".
I don't know if us "wls peeps" have a name for them but you all know who I am talking about.
Your friend who lost 30 pounds just by switching from dark meat to white meat. (Carrie)
Your friend who gave up regular soda and lost 25 pounds. (William)
Your dad who, every time he wants to loose weight just stops eating fast food. (My dad)
Your trainer who eats junk food (I know she's not going to admit it), and doesn't loose an ounce because she says all you need is strength training. (Kellie)
The nurse who is drinking Mona-vie and losing weight faster than I am with wls. (Amy)
I could probably think of a few more if it's wasn't so dang early in the a.m.
These are real people in my life. These "normal" people.
These are also the people that think that their lifestyle and diet changes are going to work for you.
Guess what? They don't.
They have really great intentions, but are clueless when it comes to dealing with being obese.
I turn to this group because 95% of you know what I'm going through.
You've seen the breakdowns in support group meetings of the obese woman who just wants to be one of those normal people. (I was one of those women)
The man who is on so many meds, he's afraid of dying before he actually gets the surgery.
I've seen women in support group meetings that have lost a lot of weight but their body image of themselves hasn't changed. They still wear the plus size clothing, even though they don't have to. They cannot comprehend the weight they have lost. They may never think of themselves as normal.
Guess what? I'm not normal. I'm never going to be normal. I wasn't born normal.
I'm guessing if you've been obese your whole adult life, you're not normal either.
We are so much more than that!
We are so much stronger than normal!
We care about ourselves more than normal!
If there is or was something keeping you (genetics, eating habits, emotions, medical conditions) from being normal, you're not alone.
I've finally realized that it's ok to be just outside of "normal".
Thank you all for being here and your continued support.
You are all such a blessing in my life, especially the group leaders.
I haven't been back to this site for a while, and things are going pretty well.
I'm 2 years lap band post op and down 82 pounds. 2 years ago that was unimaginable!!
But I am still, "just outside of normal".
Hello and Happy Summer all.
It's been a while, I know.
I like to turn to this group, when I get tired of the "normal people".
I don't know if us "wls peeps" have a name for them but you all know who I am talking about.
Your friend who lost 30 pounds just by switching from dark meat to white meat. (Carrie)
Your friend who gave up regular soda and lost 25 pounds. (William)
Your dad who, every time he wants to loose weight just stops eating fast food. (My dad)
Your trainer who eats junk food (I know she's not going to admit it), and doesn't loose an ounce because she says all you need is strength training. (Kellie)
The nurse who is drinking Mona-vie and losing weight faster than I am with wls. (Amy)
I could probably think of a few more if it's wasn't so dang early in the a.m.
These are real people in my life. These "normal" people.
These are also the people that think that their lifestyle and diet changes are going to work for you.
Guess what? They don't.
They have really great intentions, but are clueless when it comes to dealing with being obese.
I turn to this group because 95% of you know what I'm going through.
You've seen the breakdowns in support group meetings of the obese woman who just wants to be one of those normal people. (I was one of those women)
The man who is on so many meds, he's afraid of dying before he actually gets the surgery.
I've seen women in support group meetings that have lost a lot of weight but their body image of themselves hasn't changed. They still wear the plus size clothing, even though they don't have to. They cannot comprehend the weight they have lost. They may never think of themselves as normal.
Guess what? I'm not normal. I'm never going to be normal. I wasn't born normal.
I'm guessing if you've been obese your whole adult life, you're not normal either.
We are so much more than that!
We are so much stronger than normal!
We care about ourselves more than normal!
If there is or was something keeping you (genetics, eating habits, emotions, medical conditions) from being normal, you're not alone.
I've finally realized that it's ok to be just outside of "normal".
Thank you all for being here and your continued support.
You are all such a blessing in my life, especially the group leaders.
Topic: RE: Challenge...NOT for everyone!
Hello...
My Name is Rae Ann and I just joined the group. I need a bariatric buddy because I have no one that understands my needs for encouragement.
I had an open RNY in 2005 and had been off track for sometime. I decided a month ago that I would regain control of my self, my emotions, my life and my tool.
I started out slow with the exercise, and have (in one month) worked myself up to walking 5 miles a day, I strength train as I walk. The more I move my muscles, the more I feel the burn...The burn means its working~right? HeHe...
I take my multi vit every morning and every evening. I with out hesitation do all of the suggested for this plan.
I need to be accountable and this is a great place to be.
Thank you so very much for allowing me to be part of your group.
Rae
My Name is Rae Ann and I just joined the group. I need a bariatric buddy because I have no one that understands my needs for encouragement.
I had an open RNY in 2005 and had been off track for sometime. I decided a month ago that I would regain control of my self, my emotions, my life and my tool.
I started out slow with the exercise, and have (in one month) worked myself up to walking 5 miles a day, I strength train as I walk. The more I move my muscles, the more I feel the burn...The burn means its working~right? HeHe...
I take my multi vit every morning and every evening. I with out hesitation do all of the suggested for this plan.
I need to be accountable and this is a great place to be.
Thank you so very much for allowing me to be part of your group.
Rae
Topic: Monday Night Chat???
Hi I went join the Monday Night Chat and there
was nobody there. Has it been canceled?
Thanks,
Edie
was nobody there. Has it been canceled?
Thanks,
Edie
Edie
Topic: vitamin D
Hi, I am new here. I am in the process of doing all the preop labwork and meetings. One of my labwork came back and my Vitamin D levels were Really low. My Dr. Put me on 50000iu for 8 weeks. Has anyone had this to them prior to surgery!
Topic: surgery Insurance?
.,so my insurance wont pay for my surgery and I am self paying . I am going through a center of Excellence hosptial for this surgery the doctor I originally had chosen left and the new Doctor does not have in place any surgery insurance incase something happens . not sure what to do at htis point. I have done all the steps and have saved up almost all of the money , have a few thousand to go.. would I be able to go to another doctor at this point and not have to do all of the steps over again? I am really comfortalbe with this new doctor and he has great references / been doint this a long time and he is one of the few that does the robotic surgery.
advice please and thanks
advice please and thanks
Topic: RE: YAHOO IM ID"S..... Support Buddies, post your info here..
Thanks
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Topic: RE: Lacking
What's worth the PRIZE is ALWAYS worth the FIGHT! 
This was an amazing supportive group and everyone kind of just faded away. Monday chats are near non-exitent. I don't know what is going on with Patrece or Kathy or any of our regulars but I hope everyone is healthy and happy!
What's worth the PRIZE is ALWAYS worth the FIGHT!
Topic: RE: Lacking
It seems that even the leader(s) don't post here either??!!
On June 25, 2012 at 2:23 PM Pacific Time, FireFightersWife wrote:
I left for while( due to personal situations)..come back to what I thought was a great forum..and the activity here is really disappointing. where is everyone?
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Patrece S.
Group Leader
Kathy B.
Co- Leader