Hi!  My name is Judy and I am 64 years old.  I had gastric bypass 14
months ago, I am now getting my appetite back and wanting to snack on
all the wrong things.  Help!!

--- In GastricBypassVanderburghIN@yahoogroups.com, D'Ann
<hazyseptember@...> wrote:
>
> Hi and Welcome to our new members -
>     Please introduce yourself and tell us a little something.  If you
have questions or comments, we want to hear them too.  We are pretty
casual and friendly.
>     Let us know your surgery date and what stage you are in.   Also,
there is a place to post photos, before and after or of your family,
pets, whatever you want to share.  And check out the photos already
posted by members.
>   You can add your information to the members database.
>   Glad you are here!
>
>
>             May God Bless You & Your Family,
>   D'Ann Christian
>
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>   I have new month by month pages and check out my new pets on the pet
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>
>   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypassVanderburghIN/
>

we've had a few new members join.  please introduce yourself and let us
know how we can help you.

D'Ann,

I'm answering your last email as a post, because I want others to
benefit from our correspondence.  I challenge everyone to start
posting more for the benefit of others who are curious or
struggling.  I am one who has sat on the sidelines most of the time,
but I realize its time to get into the game.

I've been doing well since my surgery.  Counting from my top weight
to my lowest weight achieved, I've lost 146 pounds.  In reality, it
fluctuates up and down 5 to 10 pounds.  I hang out around 140 pounds
down.  St. Mary's has me officially at 120 down, I think, since
surgery.

I have been off all medications for almost a year, and my type 2
diabetes was determined to be resolved at my one year check-up in
January.  In fact, all of my blood work was perfect for the first
time in my adult life.

What date are you speaking at the orientation?  I would be interested
in coming to hear you speak.  I have often thought about volunteering
to speak.

I understand that you have been struggling to lose those those last
few pounds.  As far as the amount of weight you have lost goes, don't
get hung up on numbers.  Did you go into this to lose 100 pounds, or
was your goal something else?  I remember you stating things like; to
get healthy, to not be the fat PTA mom, to be able to play with your
kids, to be able to ride roller coasters, or other such things as
your goals.  Where are you now?  Healthy?  Able to play with your
kids?  As I started losing weight, everyone would ask what my weight
loss goal was.  It wasn't until I finally made one up for other's
sake that I quit getting the occasional eye roll when I gave the "get
healthy" answer.  You have come a long way, and you are an
inspiration for others.  Continue to strive to maintain your weight
loss, and keep working to lose more if you would like, but also don't
forget to accept and adore where the good Lord has brought you.

When you go to talk to the orientation class, tell them where you
were and where you are.  Tell them the praises, and tell them about
the setbacks.  I remember going to that class wanting honest answers,
so I would know what to expect.  Don't try to paint a picture of what
you think someone else wants to hear.  Just tell your story honestly,
and you'll do great.

Marty My husband should be having lap band this year also.
His will be done at Deaconess...I have aco-worker that should be
having hers within the next two months hers will also be at
Deaconess...same insurance.  I should be able to talk to her
tomorrow, we both took a vol layoff for three weeks
As soon as she has hers I can get the scoop at least how it is
handled at Deaconess.
Lee
--- In GastricBypassVanderburghIN@yahoogroups.com, "Marty"
<duckie43@...> wrote:
>
> I'm Marty and I live in Tell City.
> I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm planning on the Lap Band.
It
> was planned for last year, but a bout with bleeding ulcers
> sidetracked my plans.  All is healed now and I'm in the beginning
> stages of planning.  The nearest hospital authorized by Medicare
is
> Norton in Louiville, so that's where I'll be having my surgery.
> I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep
apnea,
> arthritis and high triglicerides (sp?) and bouts of gout.l  I
usually
> don't over eat, its a lack of remembering to eat.  I know that
sounds
> funny for a woman over 260 lbs. but I don't think about eating
most
> of the time and when I do eat, its usually not what I should be
> eating. I've been trying to eat more often and eat healthy and so
far
> I'velost  18 lbs in the last year, but I need to rid myself of a
lot
> of this extra poundage to get off insulin, and cut back on my
other
> meds.
> I know my arthritis wouldn't bother me near as much if my knees
> didn't have to carry such a heavy load.
> I would appreciate any information on what to eat after surgery.
> What's worked for you and what doesn't.  Just so I have a general
> idea of what to have on hand when I get home.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Marty
>

Name: Paul B.

Where I live: Newburgh

What kind of surgery: RNY Bypass

When was surgery: January 9, 2008

Where was surgery: St. Mary's Medical Center

Why I decided to have surgery: I wanted to get healthier.  I wanted
to see and enjoy my future grandchildren, and enjoy a long active
life with my wife. (I now have a six month old grandson)

What obstacles we had to overcome before or after the surgery, if
any: I had a personal friend die immediatly following this surgery
years ago.  Talk of doing this myself was taboo for my family.

What has changed the most in my life since surgery: My energy level.
I find myself skipping stairs at work, and I don't mean for the
elevator.

What I like best about myself after surgery: The change in the way I
look.  The ability to buy and wear XL shirts instead of 4XL or 5XL.

Would I do it again: Without question!

What would I like to see this group do for me?  I silently drew
information and support from this group prior to my surgery.  I have
been fortunate to not have many of the problems that others have
faced following surgery, but I know there will be trials ahead.  I
would like to see this group continue to mature into a true support
group that not only I feel more compelled to post on, but also one
that I can direct others to that come to me for help.

I'm Marty and I live in Tell City.
I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm planning on the Lap Band.  It
was planned for last year, but a bout with bleeding ulcers
sidetracked my plans.  All is healed now and I'm in the beginning
stages of planning.  The nearest hospital authorized by Medicare is
Norton in Louiville, so that's where I'll be having my surgery.
I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea,
arthritis and high triglicerides (sp?) and bouts of gout.l  I usually
don't over eat, its a lack of remembering to eat.  I know that sounds
funny for a woman over 260 lbs. but I don't think about eating most
of the time and when I do eat, its usually not what I should be
eating. I've been trying to eat more often and eat healthy and so far
I'velost  18 lbs in the last year, but I need to rid myself of a lot
of this extra poundage to get off insulin, and cut back on my other
meds.
I know my arthritis wouldn't bother me near as much if my knees
didn't have to carry such a heavy load.
I would appreciate any information on what to eat after surgery.
What's worked for you and what doesn't.  Just so I have a general
idea of what to have on hand when I get home.

Thanks in advance.
Marty

name: Rebekah

where we live:  Evansville

what kind of surgery: RNY Gastric Bypass

when was surgery:  June 26th 2007 1 year and 8 months

where was surgery:  Deaconess  Dr. Burry

why we decided to have surgery:  I was on 10 pills a day and four
shots of insulin at only 29 years old.  I was becoming insulin
resistant.  They told me this could cure my diabetes so I said sign me
up.

what obstacles we had to overcome before or after the surgery, if any:
  I did have a long wait to get my insurance approval about 7 months.
I had to convince my family and myself that it was the right thing to
do.  After surgery I had some emotional and mental problems.  I think
because of the hormones being released in my body from the rapid
weight loss.

what has changed the most in our lives since surgery:  I am not
nervous about not fitting into spaces.  I can sit down and eat a meal
with out checking my blood sugar and taking a shot.  I have less back
pain. I can keep up with my daughter.  My husband says he has to worry
about his appearance  more if he's going to be the one with the Hot
Chick.  LOL

what we like best about ourself after surgery:  I have a schedule to
work out.  I take care of myself so that I can take care of others. I
like that I can admit my failures and overcome them rather than numb
those feeling with food.  I feel good!  I am not the fat girl in the
group anymore.

would you do it again:  This is a question I ask myself on a regular
basis.  I still have thoughts of regret.  This surgery has helped me
in the present to make tremendous improvements in my health and
quality of life.  I do have some fears about the future but I will
handle that if and when it happens.  Sometimes I really miss food.  Ok
not food I eat food every two hours....I miss pigging out on food.  I
miss being able to eat as much as I want and whatever I want.  But
those feelings are emotional and having this surgery has caused me to
deal with those feelings.

any other comments:
I tell those who ask me to recommend this surgery for them that you
should try everything else first.  I feel like it should only be
performed on those that have serious health risks because it can cause
other health risks.  You have to pray about it.  You have to know its
for you.

Is there anything eles you would like to see this group do for you..
i think it would be nice to plan a get together at a restaurant so we
could meat and hang out with other people that have had weight loss
surgery.

name:  D'Ann Christian

>
> where we live: Evansville
>
> what kind of surgery: Gastric ByPass
>
> when was surgery: Aug 15, 2005
>
> where was surgery: St. Marys
>
> why I decided to have surgery:  to keep up with my kids, I didn't
want to be the fat mom in the PTA, I wanted to do what I could to be
sure to live long and see my children grow up and become married with
kids
>
> what obstacles we had to overcome before or after the surgery, if
any: mostly emotional, and a 1 year waiting time for my insurance
company
>
> what has changed the most in our lives since surgery:  the way I
dress and feel about myself, I can wear jeans, not just sweat pants
and size 3X-4X shirts, I play with my kids and can ride on the rollar
coasters and water slides at Holiday World, I just have more fun with
them
>
> what we like best about ourself after surgery:  my face is not
round, I can wear jeans, I can fit into chairs and places I couldn't
before, I like the energy that I have, I can garden and go on walks
and not get tired.
>
> would you do it again: in a heart beat, as a matter of fact, I
would do it to get rid of these last 20 pounds
>
> any other comments: everyone is different, I'm not where I want to
be but I am a whole lot better than before.  when I feel fat or tired
or lazy, I just look at some of my old pictures and snap myself out
of it
>
>
> AND is there anything you would like to see this group do for you?
I want to make this group a great place to talk and ask questions
about weight loss, our struggles and anything pertaining to wls.


>

we've had a new member join and I want to say welcome!  I am hoping
to get some new members next month also when I speak at the
orientation class at St. Mary's.

So everyone, I'm hoping for some chatter.  Let's everyone introduce
ourselves and tell our

name:

where we live:

what kind of surgery:

when was surgery:

where was surgery:

why we decided to have surgery:

what obstacles we had to overcome before or after the surgery, if any:

what has changed the most in our lives since surgery:

what we like best about ourself after surgery:

would you do it again:

any other comments:


AND is there anything you would like to see this group do for you?

I wonder if anyone has had any problems with old habits creeping back
in and how they tamed them.  I found myself grazing and know that is a
big no-no.  I guess I could just be sure to graze on carrot sticks.

I am going to speak next month at orientation and want to be sure to go
in there talking up beat, know what I mean.  Not all down from messing
up.

did everyone make it through the winter storm?  I hear we've got some
more snow on the way.

I didn't lose any power but did help my neighbor who did. She, along
with her 3 kids stayed 2 nights.  So I was making food for everyone but
the little ones didn't eat as much and I ended up with lots of left
overs.

I have to say, I'm having some evening munchies, does anyone have any
ideas of what I can do to keep from grazing my night away??  I love
salty crunchy foods and try to just have a few nuts, sometimes it
works, sometimes it don't.

Help me out here.

Welcome to the new 2009 edition of getting to know your family and friends.
Here is what you are supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the
fun.  Change all the answers so that they apply to you.. Then send this to a
bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person who sent it to you. Some of
you may get this several times;  that means you have lots of friends. The
easiest way to do it is to hit 'forward' so you can change the answers or
copy and paste. Have fun and be truthful! I want to see your answers!


1.



What is your occupation right now?



sahm


2.



What color are your socks right now?



white


3.



What are you listening to right now?

My son talking, Willy Wonka theme song in other room on tv


4.



What was the last thing that you ate?



Corn muffin - shouldn't have but it was good!


5.



Can you drive a stick shift?



Yes, but why


6.



Last person you spoke to on the phone?



Wrong number, lol...really


7.



Do you like the person who sent this to you?



  yeah




8.



How old are you today?



38


9.



What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?



Basketball, but football is okay


10.



What is your favorite drink?



Diet Pepsi


11..



Have you ever dyed your hair?

Yes


12.



Favorite Food?



Popcorn, potato chips and Fried Chicken


13.



What is the last movie you watched?



Neopolian Dynamite


14.



Favorite day of the year?



  Anniversary


15.



How do you vent anger?



  Tell my husband about it


16.



What was your favorite toy as a child?

  Teddy bear


17.



What is your favorite season?



Spring and fall


18.



Cherries or Blueberries?



blueberries


19.



Do you want your friends to e-mail you back?



sure


20.



Who is the most likely to respond?



idk


21.



Who is least likely respond?



  some one who is very busy


22.



Living arrangements?



Hubby, 3 kids, 1 cat and 3 hamsters


23.



When was the last time you cried?

  Last week


24.



What is on the floor of your closet?



Shoes, boxes, gym bag, junk


25.



Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to?



  Marcia


26.



What did you do last night



  Watched a movie with my hubby


27.



What are you most afraid of?



  Losing my hubby or kids


28..



Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?



Cheese




29.



Favorite dog breed?





The small breeds


30



Favorite day of the week?



tuesday


31



How many states have you lived in?



3


32



Diamonds or pearls?



diamonds


33



What is your favorite flower?



Black eyed Susan's, wildflowers


34

what is your favorite make of vehicle

My town and country is nice, I really like it






















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