(Updated September 23, 2009) Welcome all Newbies to the TT Family!
Hi there and welcome to the TT Family!
As I know how intimidating this Forum can be when you first start exploring it, I thought I'd give all the Newbies a few pointers to get them started:
- There is an excellent Search tool on this Forum - use it before you post questions that might have been answered many times before
- If you find a post that is helpful, use the "Add Post to Favorites" link in the top right of the post, or click "Thread Tools" > "Add Thread to Favorites". When you want to retrieve your favorite threads/posts, simply click "My Account" at the top left of your screen.
- Use the New Posts tool everytime you log on to catch up on the latest posts.
These are the threads that made an impression on me:
Resources - List of things you use in your WLS Journey - compiled by LisaBoston
Best Advice for Pre-Op - compiled and written by LisaM
How long is your "limb"? - posted by Bella
RNY and Removal of Stomach - posted and brought to our attention by Corrine
Pouch Rules for Dummies - posted by Baron Patrick
Risks & Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery - posted by Suzanne
Best Advice for Post-Op - compiled and written by LisaM
Best Food, Best Protein, etc. for Post-Op - compiled by LisaM
Zen's Tips, Tricks, and Observations..for a Newbie - posted by Zenomia
Nutrition Guide from my Doctor - posted by Mike (fisher1000)
Not taking your supplements is NOT okay - posted by LisaM
What vitamins do you take and what is the schedule for taking them? - started by ChristyH
NEWSFLASH ON VITAMINS & NUTRITION! The latest updates - posted by Beth (MiladyB)
Cracking the Calcium Code - also posted by Beth
The things people wish they had known beforehand - compiled by LisaM
Taking meds post-op. Some things you need to know! - posted by Beth (MiladyB)
Two years later - things we learn - posted by LisaM
If anastomosis is too large. What can be done? (Sclerotherapy/Rose Procedure) - posted by Beth
StomaphyX Procedure
I have been asked to add the book
"Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" to this list. I have now read it and have to agree - it is very good to have as a reference.
Another suggestion (by Toony) is
"The REAL Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery: An Indispensable Guide To What You Can REALLY Expect!”
Mike also pointed this freebie out to us (might only be for USA?):
Free Video from Discovery Health about WLS...
I feel that the following "veterans" are worth reading up on - I have not read every single word in their posts, but they've been there, done it (are doing it) and some of them have the T-Shirt to prove it:
LisaBoston - Lisa's Story
chilmoe - Carrie's Story
MiladyB - Beth's Story
JenBear7 - Jen's Journey
Cinerbelle - Cindy's Story
CeeCee - CeeCee's Big Adventure...average, normal, really...Thank God!
fisher1000 - The Long Road....
PollyC - PollyC's Journey
stakeda - Stacie's Journal
medhatlady - Angie's Story
Princess - Samantha's Story!
AriesGirl78 - Renee's Story!
QueenB - We'll see how it goes....
Gladitsme - My weight loss journal
sxymac30 - Tawna's Journey
JWheeler - Jeannette's Journal
I've found the following links very helpful:
James Ranes' Blog - Life Exhibited (
Omaha Jim)
My Weight Loss Adventure - WLS - Bruce Underwood - thanks Zen
Surgical Methods - a few of the different Weight Loss Surgeries explained
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Video: Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss - thanks Toony
Gastric bypass surgery: What can you expect? - thanks Carrie
Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity
Gastric Band Operation Animation
The Morbid Me
I understand that this is what got a lot of people through the first couple of months and for some it is still a staple -
Wendy's Chili Recipe - posted and improved by Michelle (aka Duckie) - haven't tried it myself but will post my thoughts shortly. Beth also brought the following website to our attention:
Helpful website for eating out
PS: If you are still pre-opp and have a date falling within the current month you can ask
Lynda to add your name to her
Staplers List (for RNY & LapBand)
PPS: If you are looking for some special inspiration and want to see what exactly is possible with this tool (if you put your mind to it and are prepared to put in many hours of hard work) have a look at
John and then join the
Gym Rats!.
PPPS: I found the following
BRILLIANT!!! reply to our most hated comment:
"You're taking the easy way out...":
Quote:
Originally Posted by Debz
After years of gaining and losing the same 100 or so pounds, I'm not taking the easy way out....I'm taking the only way out.
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11/02/07 - As I am now just over
5 weeks out, and the reality of this lifestyle has dawned on me, I found the following post by
Zen very appropriate:
End Game...why it's NOT the END!! especially
Simone's reply on the 3rd page.
12/13/2007 - I am now
11 weeks out and this thread by
Jeff struck a chord with me:
Brutal Honesty from the Bear.
01/17/2008 - being
3 1/2 months out I faced some issues that I needed to deal with and this thread spoke to me:
Is GBS like a tatoo on my forehead?
02/22/2008 - and
Zen comes to the rescue again..... I am now
5 months out and have been on a plateau for the last three weeks and then, without looking for it, I found this thread:
A Cry for Help...- back to basics I guess?
Have a look further down in this Thread for a tip on
Forum Etiquette, which will stand you in good stead to become part of this very informative, peaceful and funloving bunch of Peeps!
Make yourself at home and have a great time!
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