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1.1. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.2. Re: Hello
From: julie reynolds
1.3. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.4. Re: Hello
From: AlLee Watkins
1.5. Re: Hello
From: julie reynolds
1.6. Re: Hello
From: julie reynolds
1.7. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.8. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.9. Re: Hello
From: julie reynolds
1.10. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.11. Re: Hello
From: Beverly Kelly
1.12. Re: Hello
From: AlLee Watkins
1.13. Re: Hello
From: krsandahl@aol.com
1.14. Re: Hello
From: Tiffany Wallace
2. TONIGHT!! Win some great WLS prizes!
From: Diva Taunia
3a. Re: I could use feedback!! (about dealing with excess skin)
From: Sara VanMullekom
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1.1. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:27 am ((PST))
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast.net
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin......what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol.com
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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------Original Message------
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo.com >
To: < afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.2. Re: Hello
Posted by: "julie reynolds" julrey223@yahoo.com julrey223
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:34 am ((PST))
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.3. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:07 am ((PST))
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression....obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.4. Re: Hello
Posted by: "AlLee Watkins" edallee32086@yahoo.com edallee32086
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:31 am ((PST))
My doctor recommended chewable vitamins. Now I use a liquid vitamin, miracle 2000. It taste okay. I add it to a little apple juice. It looks nasty. I dont have the vitamin taste when the pills are being digested like any pills that I have taken. My husand takes them as his regular vitamin also (no surgery). I purchase them from GNC and I think Vitamin World carries them too.
AlLee
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:01 PM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.5. Re: Hello
Posted by: "julie reynolds" julrey223@yahoo.com julrey223
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:43 am ((PST))
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
Sent from AT&T's Wireless network using Mobile Email
------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.6. Re: Hello
Posted by: "julie reynolds" julrey223@yahoo.com julrey223
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:50 am ((PST))
Are they expensive? Does it have iron in it?
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, AlLee Watkins <edallee32086@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: AlLee Watkins <edallee32086@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:29 AM
My doctor recommended chewable vitamins. Now I use a liquid vitamin, miracle 2000. It taste okay. I add it to a little apple juice. It looks nasty. I dont have the vitamin taste when the pills are being digested like any pills that I have taken. My husand takes them as his regular vitamin also (no surgery). I purchase them from GNC and I think Vitamin World carries them too.
AlLee
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:01 PM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.7. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:28 pm ((PST))
I have trouble with the vitamin taste as well - when I read prenatal vitamins I shuddered because that taste just kept coming back to me. I like the idea of a liquid vitamin for some reason - some say they absorb better? I don't know if that is true or not.
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From: AlLee Watkins <edallee32086@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:29 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
My doctor recommended chewable vitamins. Now I use a liquid vitamin, miracle 2000. It taste okay. I add it to a little apple juice. It looks nasty. I dont have the vitamin taste when the pills are being digested like any pills that I have taken. My husand takes them as his regular vitamin also (no surgery). I purchase them from GNC and I think Vitamin World carries them too.
AlLee
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:01 PM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.8. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:32 pm ((PST))
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
----------
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.9. Re: Hello
Posted by: "julie reynolds" julrey223@yahoo.com julrey223
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:51 pm ((PST))
I was about 2 weeks out when I started the milk. I still have my protein shakes if I forget to eat or dont get my protein in. I skipped the blended meal stage. I did eat like egg salad. But then again I never had any trouble with my (walnut I called it) new stomach. Nothing has bothered me. From what I have read I am pretty lucky that way.
Jerky is great. The walmart brand is the cheapest and has 13 grams of protein in one once. Yes CHEW it well. But you will learn to chew everything well, it second nature now. If I start a meal with the kids even my small amount I am done at the same time as them eatting normal.
I also recommend before you have surgery that you find a protein shake you like before you go. And drink it ahead of time so your body have a protein build up it will help you heal faster.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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------Original Message----- -
From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.10. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:09 pm ((PST))
Oh excellent idea about the protein shake - I will definately do that! you know the blended diet doesn't even sound appealing to me.....I might change my mind down the road though....you do sound lucky! I hope I am like that! I like walnut better than pouch.....
thanks for all your tips!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I was about 2 weeks out when I started the milk. I still have my protein shakes if I forget to eat or dont get my protein in. I skipped the blended meal stage. I did eat like egg salad. But then again I never had any trouble with my (walnut I called it) new stomach. Nothing has bothered me. From what I have read I am pretty lucky that way.
Jerky is great. The walmart brand is the cheapest and has 13 grams of protein in one once. Yes CHEW it well. But you will learn to chew everything well, it second nature now. If I start a meal with the kids even my small amount I am done at the same time as them eatting normal.
I also recommend before you have surgery that you find a protein shake you like before you go. And drink it ahead of time so your body have a protein build up it will help you heal faster.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
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From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.11. Re: Hello
Posted by: "Beverly Kelly" bekelly39090@yahoo.com bekelly39090
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:12 pm ((PST))
Hi Beth,
I agree with you completely..
Beverly
--- On Sun, 12/13/09, Beth <bethlibby@rocketmail.com> wrote:
From: Beth <bethlibby@rocketmail.com>
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Re: Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 11:32 AM
Hi Rebecca,
My doctor pushed me to lose weight, but never pushed for the WLS. I went to a seminar on WLS with a friend of mine who wanted to go and wanted company. I had the surgery and she didn't. The decision to have the surgery was the decision I ever made. I had my GBS on 09/08/2008 and to date have lost 152 lbs. I was 366 lbs at my highest and am 214 lbs currently. I was taking two medications for high blood pressure and 5 for diabetes, now I take one for each and those are each half the dose from before. I had bad arthritis in my knees, I could barely walk. Now I walk a mile and a half a day. I have had no problems related to the surgery except occasional back pain from shifting weight and worsened skin conditions due to excess skin (I had problems prior, but now its worse). I never had the problems with dumping and vomiting others have had and I the only food I couldn't eat after the surgery (besides the food restricted by my doctor) was chicken due to its
consistency, but even that has gotten better 16 months out. But I'm one of the lucky ones.
My best friend had the surgery and dealt with infections from the surgery for months after, but they have since resolved, and she is now healthy and says the surgery is the best decision she ever made. A co-worker of mine had the surgery and had real problems, she couldn't eat very much at all and lost weight way too quickly. She also tried to commit suicide two months after the surgery. She had issues prior to the surgery, and she confided that she failed her psych eval, but her program did the surgery anyway. Shes doing okay now and she is at a healthy weight. Apparently many suffer a post surgery depression, which I had not heard about until I joined a WLS support group on line. Again, I was lucky because this did not happen to me. I also have another coworker whose sister died as a result of WLS.
WLS is a serious and personal decision which requires a lot of thought. It is not a quick fix. You have to be mentally prepared for all of the changes to your life. You will not be able to eat what you want, when you want. You have to be prepared to exercise. You have to be prepared for all the potential complications.
But to say that one should just lose weight with diet and exercise, I'm sorry but that's offensive. That is the same line I have gotten my entire life from everybody. It's no less offensive from someone who has had the surgery. If it were that "easy", there would be no need for WLS and there is a need. I was in a bad way medically. I couldn't exercise, the surgery allowed me to lose the weight so I can now exercise. I tried dieting and I couldn't do it, not long term. Is the surgery a cure all, absolutely not. But I could have told myself that I'd just lose the weight with diet and exercise, and I would have lost some, but I probably would have gained it back and then some. I'm healthier and yes happier now. An added bonus, I quit smoking to have the surgery and haven't smoked in almost two years!
Good luck to you in whatever decision you make.
Beth (Sorry about the length)
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> Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
>
> I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
>
> Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
>
> Rebecca
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1.12. Re: Hello
Posted by: "AlLee Watkins" edallee32086@yahoo.com edallee32086
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:40 pm ((PST))
I use a protein shake - Designer Whey. It is 100 cals and 15 grams of protein. I make it with skim milk. This adds 45 cals and 4.5 grams of protein. I like the chocolate. THey have strawberry and vanilla, but I haven't tried them. It really tastes good. I get it from Winn Dixie or Publix. Cost ranges from 9-12.50 per container and I think it makes 11 shakes.
Let me know if you try it and if you like it.
AlLee
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From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:04 PM
Oh excellent idea about the protein shake - I will definately do that! you know the blended diet doesn't even sound appealing to me.....I might change my mind down the road though....you do sound lucky! I hope I am like that! I like walnut better than pouch.....
thanks for all your tips!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I was about 2 weeks out when I started the milk. I still have my protein shakes if I forget to eat or dont get my protein in. I skipped the blended meal stage. I did eat like egg salad. But then again I never had any trouble with my (walnut I called it) new stomach. Nothing has bothered me. From what I have read I am pretty lucky that way.
Jerky is great. The walmart brand is the cheapest and has 13 grams of protein in one once. Yes CHEW it well. But you will learn to chew everything well, it second nature now. If I start a meal with the kids even my small amount I am done at the same time as them eatting normal.
I also recommend before you have surgery that you find a protein shake you like before you go. And drink it ahead of time so your body have a protein build up it will help you heal faster.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
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From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.13. Re: Hello
Posted by: "krsandahl@aol.com" krsandahl@aol.com krsandahl
Date: Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:18 am ((PST))
I was out with a friend last night (a very thin friend) and her daughter is a nurse in the cancer ward at Jordan hospital in Boston and she was telling my friend that they have people that have had GBS come in for infusions all the time because of malnutrition. Has anyone here had a serious problem with vitamin deficiency? Needless to say she spent the night telling me to eat right and exercise (thank you very much why didn't you tell me that ages ago??? silly me..) It hasn't swayed my decision in the least but I was curious.
I go thursday to learn about vitamins and the blended diet so this will probably be answered then but do they recommend whey over soy? I think Whey is easier to digest? Also I heard from a friend that had the GBS and she said for me to not stock up on protein drinks because your taste can change? I know everyone is different but I was wondering if anyone had that experience.
I suppose I will just take a deep breath and see what comes my way....
thank you all!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: AlLee Watkins <edallee32086@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:40 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I use a protein shake - Designer Whey. It is 100 cals and 15 grams of protein. I make it with skim milk. This adds 45 cals and 4.5 grams of protein. I like the chocolate. THey have strawberry and vanilla, but I haven't tried them. It really tastes good. I get it from Winn Dixie or Publix. Cost ranges from 9-12.50 per container and I think it makes 11 shakes.
Let me know if you try it and if you like it.
AlLee
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:04 PM
Oh excellent idea about the protein shake - I will definately do that! you know the blended diet doesn't even sound appealing to me.....I might change my mind down the road though....you do sound lucky! I hope I am like that! I like walnut better than pouch.....
thanks for all your tips!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I was about 2 weeks out when I started the milk. I still have my protein shakes if I forget to eat or dont get my protein in. I skipped the blended meal stage. I did eat like egg salad. But then again I never had any trouble with my (walnut I called it) new stomach. Nothing has bothered me. From what I have read I am pretty lucky that way.
Jerky is great. The walmart brand is the cheapest and has 13 grams of protein in one once. Yes CHEW it well. But you will learn to chew everything well, it second nature now. If I start a meal with the kids even my small amount I am done at the same time as them eatting normal.
I also recommend before you have surgery that you find a protein shake you like before you go. And drink it ahead of time so your body have a protein build up it will help you heal faster.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
-----Original Message-----
From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
----- Original Message -----
From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
-----Original Message-----
From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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1.14. Re: Hello
Posted by: "Tiffany Wallace" tawelephant@yahoo.com tawelephant
Date: Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:30 am ((PST))
Some of my tastes did change after surgery. I like spicier foods now. I know, weird.
I have not had a big issue with vitamins. I make sure I take my B12, my multi (which is a prenatal vitamin as it has all the necessary iron and stuff in it), and my calcium citrate w/vit D chews. At first my vit D was a little low so they put me on an additional pill for two months once a week. But I am off that now. And I did take an extra magnesium for a couple weeks. But I am off that too.
I suck at working out. I really need to get back to it. But overall I feel great and I think having the GBS was the best decision I ever made.
I had some issues with gas. It seemed no matter what I drank, even just water, gas would build up in my system and it hurt. But I think my body has settled enough that it isn't an issue any longer.
My advice on protein shakes is to wait til after surgery then try different ones. Some will taste ok some you will throw away after one sip. :)
My surgery was on 11/18/08. I started at 319. I am 172 today. And I could not be happier. I will never be a size 2 and I am great with that. I am a 12 in jeans and I am feel wonderful and look good. You will find what is best for you. Don't worry.
Tiffany
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On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:17 AM, krsandahl@aol.com wrote:
I was out with a friend last night (a very thin friend) and her daughter is a nurse in the cancer ward at Jordan hospital in Boston and she was telling my friend that they have people that have had GBS come in for infusions all the time because of malnutrition. Has anyone here had a serious problem with vitamin deficiency? Needless to say she spent the night telling me to eat right and exercise (thank you very much why didn't you tell me that ages ago??? silly me..) It hasn't swayed my decision in the least but I was curious.
I go thursday to learn about vitamins and the blended diet so this will probably be answered then but do they recommend whey over soy? I think Whey is easier to digest? Also I heard from a friend that had the GBS and she said for me to not stock up on protein drinks because your taste can change? I know everyone is different but I was wondering if anyone had that experience.
I suppose I will just take a deep breath and see what comes my way....
thank you all!
Kristin
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From: AlLee Watkins <edallee32086@yahoo.com>
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:40 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I use a protein shake - Designer Whey. It is 100 cals and 15 grams of protein. I make it with skim milk. This adds 45 cals and 4.5 grams of protein. I like the chocolate. THey have strawberry and vanilla, but I haven't tried them. It really tastes good. I get it from Winn Dixie or Publix. Cost ranges from 9-12.50 per container and I think it makes 11 shakes.
Let me know if you try it and if you like it.
AlLee
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol.com <krsandahl@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:04 PM
Oh excellent idea about the protein shake - I will definately do that! you know the blended diet doesn't even sound appealing to me.....I might change my mind down the road though....you do sound lucky! I hope I am like that! I like walnut better than pouch.....
thanks for all your tips!
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From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I was about 2 weeks out when I started the milk. I still have my protein shakes if I forget to eat or dont get my protein in. I skipped the blended meal stage. I did eat like egg salad. But then again I never had any trouble with my (walnut I called it) new stomach. Nothing has bothered me. From what I have read I am pretty lucky that way.
Jerky is great. The walmart brand is the cheapest and has 13 grams of protein in one once. Yes CHEW it well. But you will learn to chew everything well, it second nature now. If I start a meal with the kids even my small amount I am done at the same time as them eatting normal.
I also recommend before you have surgery that you find a protein shake you like before you go. And drink it ahead of time so your body have a protein build up it will help you heal faster.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
I can't imagine not being hungry! I feel like that is such a good thing but really I suppose it isn't. When were you able to start drinking milk? I go this week to learn about the blended meals....that should be interesting. You are four months out? I actually saw some jerky in the store and thought I wonder if I could eat that for protein. You must have to chew chew chew. I will keep in mind the clothes if I get depressed - that is a great idea to just keep some bigger clothes around to remember where you started.
That is an excellent point about keeping your head in the game - the support groups I go to say "if you give what you always give, you will get what you always get" this is a tool not a cure so if you don't do what you are supposed to with supplements, drinking, eating and exercise you are going to end up right where you started.
I appreciate the response!
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From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
I do not get hungry. I have to think about my meals. I have skim milk for breakfast I get protein and calcium. I know not everyone can tolerate milk but I have no problem. Chicken or steak for lunch sometimes even jerky all high protein low calorie. And dinner the same thing. But I have to make myself eat. And I always have water with me.
I have not gotten depressed. I might say pissed every once in a while when I look at food and want it. But that is head hungry not body hungry. But any signs of depression or anger go way when I put on clothes that where in my some day they will fit pile. Or when someone asked have you lost weight.
The biggest advise I can give anyone is make sure you keep your head in the game. As many people say this is a tool. You can choice to make it not work or work. I want it to work. I have bad days and good days with my head but man my body is great.
Bariatric Advantage has a website. They are chewable vitamins I didn't like how many you have to take. You have a 2 multi a day, an iron pill a day, and 6 calcium pills a day. I am not a fan of pills. Right after surgery I was on Flintstones chewables, 2 a day until I ran out then went to the prenatal will iron and that is a one a day( an much more affordable since we are on them for life). Also since I get milk I only have to have one calcium pill a day also.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can only talk to how things went for me but I am happy to share my story.
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:01 AM
Thank you!!! I have heard that alot about eating too fast and I eat soooo fast right now...so August...I have heard alot of people say they aren't hungry for a while and then that comes back strong - did you find that? any depression? I am not so nervous about the actual surgery but about complications and depression.. ..obviously everyone is different and they have different experiences. I think too much about that but I want to be prepared. The bariatric advantage - where do you get that? Is that a liquid vitamin? does anyone take those? My dr recommends flintstone chewables - anyone take those? questions questions questions!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: julie reynolds <julrey223@yahoo. com>
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello first off good luck. I had my surgery on Aug 24th. Everything went great. I must have an awesome surgeon because I didn't even have the gas pain I read alot about. Everything has went smooth for me. The only times I get sick is when I eat to fast and I have no one to blame but my self. As for my diet I stay around 600 calories a day and always get the min of 60 grams of protein, that's what my Dr requires. For vitamins I spent a ton of money of bariatric advantage and they are great. However, the Dr recommend prenatal vitamins with iron and I take calcium pills. So far I am down 70 lbs and feel great. Its so fun to put jeans on that are the size I was when I had my daughter 15 years ago.
I hope this helps,
Julie
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com> wrote:
From: krsandahl@aol. com <krsandahl@aol. com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:26 AM
Oops! it is the laporoscopic route ny gastric bypass
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From: mlsande21@comcast. net
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi Kristin..... .what type of WLS are you having?
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From: krsandahl@aol. com
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:09:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi - my name is Kristin,
I haven't has WLS yet but I am set for Jan 4. I am looking forward to bringing in the New Year as a healthy new me. I would love to hear anything anyone has to say - positive, not so positive. I am not so nervous about the surgery as I am about complications down the road. It seems this procedure has come so far. I have seen alot of expensive products myself so I am curious as to whether or not anyone here has purchased them and are they necessary? I am especially interested in the supplements people are taking after the WLS.
Thank you!
Kristin
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From: lawanda davis < lilbitspanky@ yahoo.com >
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hello my name is lawanda and i had gastric bypass on feb .17 this year and have lost 120 lbs so far. This was the best decision i have made for my self. I feel 20 years younger. Good luck on your journey.
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From: beccay10 < beccay10@yahoo. com >
To: < afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com >
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Hello
Hi everyone. I am in the process of trying to decide if WLS is right for me.. My PCP recommended it and I have my first consultation with my surgeon on Monday. I am surprised that there isn't more activity in this group. How is everyone doing? Where are you at in the process?
I have checked out several other message boards, but I am looking for a variety of opinions. One in particular seems to be very popular and active, but the website also sells ALOT of expensive products, so I want to make sure I get varied opinions about if all those things are necessary or if it is better to learn to eat regular, everyday food.
Thanks for all your input so the newbies don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Rebecca
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2. TONIGHT!! Win some great WLS prizes!
Posted by: "Diva Taunia" bostonjazzdiva@yahoo.com bostonjazzdiva
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:34 am ((PST))
Just wanted to remind everyone that you can tune-in to the show tonight
<http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatauniamusic/2009/12/14/diva-taunias-ba\
ckstage-pass-radio-program> to win some great WLS prizes
<http://www.divataunia.com/#/12-gifts-prizes/4537524849> ! Two ways to
win:
1) Listen live
<http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatauniamusic/2009/12/14/diva-taunias-ba\
ckstage-pass-radio-program> to the show and call-in at (347) 857-2052,
and you can go directly to www.backstagepassradio.com
<http://www.backstagepassradio.com> to listen live (you can also join
the show chat on that same page - lots of fun to chat with other WLS
folks!).
2) Send me an email to radio(at)divataunia.com with the subject title
"Raffle Drawing." Be sure to include your name, and you'll be enetered
into the on-air raffle drawing. (This is for folks who are unable to
listen live - I want to include everyone! :)
Thanks for listening, and hope you all have a very happy holiday!
Cheers,
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www.backstagepassradio.com <http://www.backstagepassradio.com>
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3a. Re: I could use feedback!! (about dealing with excess skin)
Posted by: "Sara VanMullekom" SaraVanM1@charter.net saravanmullekom
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:15 am ((PST))
HI I had my rny surgery on May 26, 2009. I went from 233 to 155lbs. Size 18-20 to 4-6. I have the excess skin on my arms and upper legs. I have any appt. next week with a plastic sureon I will post with the sesults............ Sara
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From: lisar320
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:36 PM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] I could use feedback!! (about dealing with excess skin)
Hello friends,
I had a new type of WLS on 3/25/2009. To date I've lost 91 lbs and I'm well on my way to getting to my goal weight of 130-135. I exercise 6 days per week - 50 to 60 minutes of cardio & weight machines/rowing machine to tone & strengthen muscle.
I am starting to see lots of excess skin and in places where the fat is breaking up, jiggly skin all over my body. I hate it! My boyfriend tells me he loves my body and I cannot see how. I do KNOW the weight loss is healthy & I am continuing to following a food & exercise program however I also know that I will ultimately need plastic surgery for the excess skin. (I am currently unemployed w/ no health insurance).
After you lost the weight how did you deal with the excess skin, especially emotionally? (I know some of you had plastic surgery to get rid of the skin & someone posted great info on Abdominoplasty & Breast reduction. ANY thoughts or feedback would be GREATLY appreciated. (I've posted questions to this group before without much response. I know there are many "lurkers" & I'd love to hear from you). I WILL continue to talk about this is but feedback from those who were or are where I'm at is VERY helpful. (FYI, I DO have support b/c my WLS was a clinical trial so I will talk to the group dietician, clinical trial leader & WLS surgeon on 12/18/09 when I go for my 9 month visit plus I have extremely supportive friends).
Thanks in advance for your post!
Lisa
NJ
3/25/2009
260/169/135
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