Hello. I have been a lurker for a few weeks and decided today I would introduce myself. My name is Natalie and I live in Hopkinsville, KY. I am currently...
Welcome to the group. When I had to do the 6 mo diet my insurance said it was to see if I could follow thru & discipline myself. The surgery is just a tool &...
Just wanted to say hello to everyone, I am new to this group. I am 2 1/2 years post op (Dr. Houston) 183 pound weight loss. At goal; 1 year post op from...
Thank you Sandi, I admit the last few days have been the worst, but I know it is out of my system and it is only my head that wants one. As someone reminded...
Welcome Mary Jane, I am so proud for you to get to goal and have plastics done. How cool. It is awesome for you to join us. We may have lots of PS questions...
Take control and be **FREE**The more you take control of your life, the more magical and wonderful it will be. To say it's well worth the effort would be an...
Thank you to those of you who answered my last post. I agree that the more weight I lose on this 6 month diet the better off I will be. I just wasn't sure if...
Hi everyone!! I thought I would take the time to reintroduce myself. I have been lurking on and off and I have to say that I have been having alot of fear...
Hi Natalie - I am also in Hoptown. I did not have to do the six month pre-op diet. I did want to tell you that we have a CMC support group in Hopkinsville. It...
Hi Mary Jane....Wowwww those are some awesome numbers. How wonderful is that kind of weightloss!!!! New support groups are popping up all over and you sure...
Take the time So many of life's frustrations and challenges can be easily transcended by simply taking the time to do so. Instead of spending three months...
I am looking to start a kind of support group for us. Sort of a coffee talk time. Not a Dr support group. Just something to keep me accountable and get to...
Linda, that is such a great idea! And you're right... most of us here are RNYs... I know you banders need the same sugery specific support! Cathy S Linda T...
I am in the beginning stages of presurgery and need all the support I can get. Can anyone tell me if you lost weight before surgery? This is what I am so...
Hi Carrie, I had RNY on July 16, 2007 and have just begun my journey, but i know there are lots of others here that are further post-op than me that will be...
Julie....my favorite words are now....WALKING AND WHERE'S THE TUNA!!!!! You are special!!! Jilllllll ... like the Walk & Talk was a success and you got to...
A powerful ally Things change, and in that change there is always opportunity. Change can often be frightening and difficult. It can leave you feeling...
Welcome Kim, Dr. Dyer is the BEST. He did my surgery in 2005. He will laugh with you, cry with you and yell at you when you need it most.....just like a...
I am hoping that my insurance won't be a problem. I have BC/BS. The
insurance clerk that came to the meeting said the requirements for my
insurance were very...
I think tylenol makes a cough syrup too, just try to find a sugar free one so you wont have dumping. I know you said you usually don't dump, but when feeling...
I just dont know anyone who could walk with me and I seem to be a poor motivator.I am quit the introvert at times. Looks like, until a support group starts out...
Read the can on the V8 juice Elyse....how many calories does it have? Do you think you can afford that many calories for that drink? When on a limited amount...
Good morning everyone - I just wanted to start off the week by telling you guys how proud we are of you! You are so supportive of each other and you are quite...
Hey Kim, Try to think of the extra skin as your "badge of courage" for taking this huge step in saving your life. That's what I do. Most days it even...
Hey all! It's Cathy-the-overprotective-mommy again. I'd like to remind everybody to be careful about putting personal info on the group forum. Remember,...
Heya Ladies!! Namaste!! I have a question and I was hoping someone would answer it. I am trying to decide if I am going to have the Lap or the RNY surgery. I...
Elyse, I attached the handout from OH that the support group leaders can use in their support groups. I hope it explains dumping to you. It has been my...
Elyse , You can also go to the group site, chose Files on the left and then go to Dumping Syndrome Explained. That may help too.. Darlene H darlene hughes...
Hi Darlene, I had gone to the files section of our group and read all of the files including the Dumping explanation. My question is, is Dumping a permanent...
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