http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ Gastric bypass forum, Lap Band forum, and vertical sleeve gastrectomy forum for weight loss surgery patients. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40743-wanted-say-goodbye.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:21 GMT Its been real interesting here, but I am confused and feels like maybe I dont fit in here. SPent alot of time thinking about it, feels like High school, you fit in or you don't.

Sorry Holly, Ive tried to read my messages, but I cant figure that out either. So just take my name off the Ornament club.

Best of LUCK to you all

and Happy holidays

Socalmom* ]]> Socialize Socalmomof2grownkids http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40743-wanted-say-goodbye.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40742-omg-omg-im-approved-baby.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:12 GMT wHOO! hOO! i AM getting the best Christmas present EVER!!!! :D wHOO! hOO! i AM getting the best Christmas present EVER!!!! :D ]]> Emotional Support divinemommy http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40742-omg-omg-im-approved-baby.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40741-protein-shakes-must.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:31 GMT So. My surgeon said ONLY if I could not keep food down would she start me on protein shakes. I mean I noticed alot of you guys are doing protein shakes dayily is this important is this a must? So. My surgeon said ONLY if I could not keep food down would she start me on protein shakes. I mean I noticed alot of you guys are doing protein shakes dayily is this important is this a must? ]]> Post-op Gastric Bypass DIGITRIX http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40741-protein-shakes-must.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-gastric-bypass-discussions/40740-aleve-tums-zyrtec-okay.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:56 GMT Post-surgery, are the following medications okay to still take:

Aleve - for headaches on occasion (not often, maybe 2-3 times a month). It's acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen free. From their website re active ingredient: "ALEVE contains 200 mg of naproxen and 20 mg of sodium"

Zyrtec - for high-allergy days when my seasonal allergies hit. The active ingredient is 10mg of "cetirizine HCI"

Tums - for acid reflux, I take 1 a day, 4-5 times a week. It's a calcium carbonate.

Also, just wondering, I've seen some folks put "Lap RNY" in their signatures. Is that for a lap-band or for laparoscopic RNY?

Thanks! ]]> General Gastric Bypass Discussions Sunmaid http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-gastric-bypass-discussions/40740-aleve-tums-zyrtec-okay.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40739-naked-tenders.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:37 GMT So today I ordered from a Resturant for the frist time snice the surgery. I ordered Naked tenders (basically grilled chicken breast tenders) the smallest size they had was 6, I only ate 2 and the rest are in the fridge. I had to insist they not give me the fries that come with it, because I did not... So today I ordered from a Resturant for the frist time snice the surgery. I ordered Naked tenders (basically grilled chicken breast tenders) the smallest size they had was 6, I only ate 2 and the rest are in the fridge. I had to insist they not give me the fries that come with it, because I did not want to tempt myself.

So I think this was a good Choice for eatting out, If there is a buffalo wild wings near you they are the one who do this. I was able to hold them down very well and they where VERY YUMMY! ]]> Post-op Gastric Bypass DIGITRIX http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40739-naked-tenders.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/reconstructive-plastic-surgery/40738-plastic-surgery-anemia.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:11 GMT I thought I would sent out a little FYI because I wish I would have know this could happen because it did happen and it SUCKS! I am 4 years out and 200 pounds down. I was scheduled to have a Arm lift, Implants, hernia repair and a T tummy tuck on 10-22-09. I went in for my pre op blood work... I thought I would sent out a little FYI because I wish I would have know this could happen because it did happen and it SUCKS!

I am 4 years out and 200 pounds down. I was scheduled to have a Arm lift, Implants, hernia repair and a T tummy tuck on 10-22-09. I went in for my pre op blood work the day before the operation was scheduled because they said my "levels were a little low". well after taking the test at 10:00am they called me at 5:00pm saying my test results had not improved and I couldn’t get everything done. I ended up just going in for Arms and boobs but the tummy was what I needed and wanted. ( arms and boobs look great! love it!)My iron level is 8.8 and normal is over 100. I sit here as I type getting a 7 hour long iron IV. it will take 30 to 45 days to get my levels up and I will probably have to have this IV 3 to 4 times a year!

Hope this saves a headache for someone! Get checked! ]]> SDphotogrl99 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/reconstructive-plastic-surgery/40738-plastic-surgery-anemia.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/introduce-yourself/40737-hello-new-friends.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:43 GMT Hi everyone!! May I just say that you guys are AMAZING! My name is Aleria and I registered on the site a couple of days ago. Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of reading a few of the postings and I continue to be delighted by the care, compassion, honesty, and optimism of... Hi everyone!!

May I just say that you guys are AMAZING! My name is Aleria and I registered on the site a couple of days ago. Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of reading a few of the postings and I continue to be delighted by the care, compassion, honesty, and optimism of everyone here. Thank you all for sharing so much of yourselves.

I had my gastric bypass on April 21, 2008 under the watchful eye and magical hands of Dr. Andrew Averbach. I reached my goal in less than a year and after a lot of leg work, have recently been approved by my insurance company for a thigh lift w/lipo and tummy-tuck (including muscle tightening) w/lipo, plus my mom has given me a wonderful gift of breast aug and lift. So, at the tender age of 40 (as of a few months ago - yeah me!) I am going through a "rebirth" process. I'm excited and nervous about the upcoming procedures - which will be done in two separate operations. The first is scheduled for Dec 29th. Yeah!!!! That's the good stuff. :D

Now the bad stuff... :( ... Being a year-and-a-half out following the bypass, I can attest to the fact that it REALLYy does become so much harder once you've allowed the simple carbs and sugars to creep back into your life. I am a firm believer that there is some sort of addictive element to those things which feed the compulsive overeater's mindset and the disease of obesity. Some days all I do is eat junk - tiny bits, but still junk...then I feel horrible and pathetic. Plus I still FEEL fat and berate myself - even as I stand in front of a clothing store mirror trying on size four jeans. I used to be a size 22/24, but now I feel like a size 14, although I know I'm wrong. I actually love my new size (did I mention that Dr. Averbach is a genius?), but I realize that my mind has not caught-up with my changing body and that's part of the body distortion, I suppose. So things in these two areas have been a struggle for me lately. Very few people are aware that I had bypass surgery and, except for one instance, I have not joined in with any support discussions or meetings. I have read some of your postings from time-to-time, but now I feel that I need to open myself up and join-in because I have found that I need people and friends like you who TRULY "get it", instead of going back to my old friend The Food Monster. I'm also hoping that my experience, especially with dealing with insurance companies, will help others.

Okay, back to more good stuff... :p I'm a single mom of three amazing kids (18, 14, 11) and I've been in an on-again/off-again relationship for 12 years with my SO and father of my youngest child (the older kids were from my marriage). The kids think I had surgery for an ulcer and that's why I can't eat much and lost all the weight. I didn't tell them about bypass because they were so adament about me not having it done whenever I brought it up in conversation. I'm sure that in time, I will tell them. I can't tell you how many times I said "thank you, God" for the operation. It was the BEST decision that I have EVER made for myself. When I went through it, I did it alone and I came out a stronger person. But I still feel badly for not having told the kids the truth. I didn't want to hide anything else from them, so earlier this week I told them that I was having reconstructive surgery to remove the excess skin. They aren't thrilled about me going under the knife again, but they understand. They don't realize that it's going to be more painful for me than the bypass - but I don't feel it's important to worry them. At least this time, my SO will be with me and that makes me feel better.

What also makes me feel better is having you guys here to talk to. And may I take a moment here to say thank you to Beth (MILADYB). You've been so gracious with your time and sharing your knowledge. It has helped me prepare myself better for my upcoming PS. I really appreciate it.

Thanks everyone for opening the door and allowing me to join you on this lifelong journey.

Aleria :p ]]> Introduce Yourself Aleria http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/introduce-yourself/40737-hello-new-friends.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40736-fatty-liver.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:44 GMT I went to see my Surgeon today and he mentioned to me that my liver enzymes were elevated. He also said there was a possibility, that if it's too large he would have to switch to open, or postpone for another 2 weeks. Historicly he said he hasn't had any issues but wanted to make me aware that it's a possibility. Now I have to admit, (and I did to him), that I have not followed the diet exactly. I stayed away from carbs, but some of the days my fat was above 10g. He did say it shouldn't be a problem but really wanted to make me aware that we might have to postpone. So I did tell him that I don't want the open.

I opted to stick with the Monday surgery and take my chances. I am starting to have second thoughts. Maybe I should call him and postpone for two weeks? I know it's my decision, but if any of you have had any experience with this please chime in. I feel some shame over the not keeping my fat intake down. On the other hand I didn't even notice till like a week ago. Then I started to cut back but not down to 10g's.

I am to be on nothing but shakes today and tomorrow and Sunday I start my clear liquid and the beautiful bowel cleansing process. ]]> Emotional Support dswofford http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40736-fatty-liver.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40735-stomach-pains-please-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:13 GMT :)I have been having stomach pains for the past week a half now. It's in my upper region very sharp yet dull at the same time. I am trying to narrow down when this seems to happen, and I have noticed after I eat is when this happens MOST. I will also add it does radiate to my right side as well. Also sometimes when I yawn or cough it hurts.
Can anyone give me insight into what this is please? I just don't know, and I am not one to go to the doctor everytime I get an ache and pain.
thanks in advance:) ]]> Post-op Gastric Bypass map792 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/post-op-gastric-bypass/40735-stomach-pains-please-help.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40734-homemade-beef-jerky.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:57 GMT Has anyone made their own jerky? I'm trying to do my own with ground beefalo but we dont' have a 'jerky gun' nor do I seem to have a rolling pin anymore..

Has anyone done this and been successful at it? tips? ]]> (GB) Nutrition mistymee http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40734-homemade-beef-jerky.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40733-small-portion-prep-kit-handy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:20 GMT I joined the sparkpeople forum yesterday and have been looking around and found the following and thought it might be something useful for others here. I have quite a few of the fit n' fresh containers and love them! They have the markings on the side and I just find them handy to pack up my foods in small portions before putting them in the fridge/freezer so I thought I'd share this little find.. It's a small portion prep kit.


SparkPeople Fitness Products and Apparel | Smart Portion Prep Kit ]]> Socialize mistymee http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40733-small-portion-prep-kit-handy.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40732-normal.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:34 GMT I had surgery Tueday 11/17. It went great, I came homeWednesday- realy just slept. All day yesterday I tried really hard to get everything in. I drank 4oz of a protein shake, 4 oz skim milk, 16 oz water and that is all I could manage. ( Oh, I Also took 2 multi vitamins and 2 calcium pills) My... I had surgery Tueday 11/17. It went great, I came homeWednesday- realy just slept. All day yesterday I tried really hard to get everything in. I drank 4oz of a protein shake, 4 oz skim milk, 16 oz water and that is all I could manage. ( Oh, I Also took 2 multi vitamins and 2 calcium pills)

My new stomach is growling so bad that it almost hurts. My doctor is very strict about only"eating" liquids the first two weeks. I see a lot of people on here are able to eat, cottage cheese, pureed soups, etc... Oh well it is less than 2 weeks until my follow up appointent- I will keep sipping away. I never thought I would be excited to eat cottage cheese. ]]> Emotional Support djjmak http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/emotional-support/40732-normal.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40731-medically-necessary-vitamins-flexible-spending-accounts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:55 GMT I'm assuming if you have a letter from your surgeon stating that specific vitamins are medically necessary as a result of GBS that a flexible spending account will cover their purchase? ]]> (GB) Nutrition Oakmont http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40731-medically-necessary-vitamins-flexible-spending-accounts.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-gastric-bypass-discussions/40730-thyroid.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:35 GMT Does anyone know if having a thyroid problem (mine is underactive and I take med. for it) will have an impact on losing weight after wls? Will it make it more difficult? Does anyone know if having a thyroid problem (mine is underactive and I take med. for it) will have an impact on losing weight after wls? Will it make it more difficult? ]]> General Gastric Bypass Discussions slim4three http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-gastric-bypass-discussions/40730-thyroid.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40729-5-6-weeks-post-op-gained-2-5-pounds.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:10 GMT I had gained a pound, and then another pound and this morning almost another, should I call the dr? the only things I can think of is that I started walking albeit in 15 min intervals only, and that I just finished my first post op menses. I am not totally upset about the 3 pounds, but havent... I had gained a pound, and then another pound and this morning almost another, should I call the dr?
the only things I can think of is that I started walking albeit in 15 min intervals only, and that I just finished my first post op menses.

I am not totally upset about the 3 pounds, but havent heard of gaining this early and wonder if something is wrong?

Has anyone had experience with this?
Thank you :) ]]> Socialize mommato6 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/socialize/40729-5-6-weeks-post-op-gained-2-5-pounds.html