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nanagayle
Ballroom Dancing
Oct 23, 2007
(I'm talking PG here guys)
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Well, we got our OH magazines in and will be handing them out to everyone who makes it to the Nov. 3 support group. We have several samples, recipies and resources as well. I hope you will plan on coming. Until then, eat to live instead of living to eat.
Nana Gayle, OH support leader
Fall temps. great for walking
Oct 10, 2007
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We have a new web page for our Achievers Support Group
Sep 30, 2007
The achievers webpage is http://www.orgsites.com/mo/wlsachievers
I had a really big WOW this weekend. I went to buy me a pair of jeans, (the kind that doesn't have elastic in the waist or spandex in the fabric) I am in a size 20. I haven't been in a size 20 for several years and in June I was wearing stretchy jeans in size 28. That was 3 months ago. I am so proud of myself for having the courage to make a change in my life. What a difference. I am feeling more like the me I remember. PRAISE GOD for my answer to weight loss.
Kay Bailey's 5 Day Pouch Test
Sep 17, 2007
Days 1 & 2: Liquids Only-at least 6- 8oz.
glasses of water and carb protien
shakes.
Day 3: Soft Protiens- Tuna, egg's
(4-6 oz only) eat only until full Not
over full. Water 30 min before or
after PLUS 62oz. per day.
Day 4: Firm Protiens- Ground meat Water
30 min. before and after plus to
equal 62 oz. min. per day.
If we will eat only 4-6 oz. a meal, focus on Protein, stay away from Carbs., drink no less than 62 oz of water a day and keep moving, we will be ACHIEVERS.
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How are you this wonderful day of the Lords!
Aug 31, 2007
She and my other daughter have applied to be on the Biggest Loser Show. They don't want to get as big as their mom; But I think a little compatition can be a good thing. Any thing to get you moving and eating less is a step in the right dirrection. I know they do not want to be canadates for WLS in the future if they can help it. Weight does have a way of slipping up on you, if your not careful, as we all have experianced. I thank God for making away for me to be approved for this life changing surgery. I have a ways to go but what a difference it has made already. I feel better, move easier and look better. I was past the point of being comfortable in my body. Disease was consuming my body and it would have snuffed out my life before I could see my grand kids grow up. If you have tried everything and don't see and end to the weight, WLS may be the tool that will help you make the changes needed to be sucessful. You still have to make smart choices and get your body moving, but this can help you to achieve the goals you set for yourself. I am so glad I took the risk to a better me.
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Wow, I'm so behind on my posts!
Aug 17, 2007
We are presently looking for a free place to meet. This is turning out to be a tall order. I have contacted many community centers, churches, and hotels; All want a fee or have no space available. If you know of a place in central St. Louis County, please let me know. We are looking for a small meeting place where 10-20 could meet once a month. It would be great if there were a room where a setter could sit with children, if needed. And we would like to occasionally bring in healthy dishes to share and we would always need to have our water with us. The St. Louis County Library would be an option, with a small hourly fee, but we could not even have water there.
I have lost 58 pounds since I begain this journey. That includes the weight I lost in the two weeks before my Lap. RNY. I am focusing on eating 3 healthy protien packed meals a day, drinking as much water as possible and taking all my vitimins. I hope everyone out their is doing great.
Thursday, Aug. 23rd, I will have completed my OH leadership training!
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God bless!
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Just past my two week post op
Jul 04, 2007
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8 days post op
Jun 27, 2007
Well, I have been recooperating from my RNY surgery this past week. Today is day 8 post op. I started at 310 and today I weighed in at 289 this mornng. I have been on clear liquids only the past week. Yesterday I was able to start full liquids. It's a good thing, I was really getting tired of broth, sugar-free jello and juice. Now I can add creamed soups, sugar-free yogart and ice cream, protien drinks and thin cream or wheat. Next week I get cottage cheese, cheese, some crackers, mashed potatoes, pudding, eggs and peanut butter. Always watching my fat and sugar intake. Paying close attention not to eat more than the 4 oz max on any one meal and waiting to drink anything for 30-60 mins. after eating. I am finding it hardest to get in 64oz. of water each day or even half that amount. I have always gulped my water intake and now I am learning to sip. I am not hungry and have not had any problem as of yet with my diet. I do crave somethings with more texture, but i know that will come in time. I am eating to live now, instead of living to eat.
Made it through surgery and home!
Jun 21, 2007
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My daughter who in part had come from OK City, Ok to help me after surgery, broke her right ankle the day of my surgery while taking the kids to the park afterwards. She has a new born, a 22 month old and a 7 year old.
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In the begining
Jan 01, 2007
About Me
Before & After
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