malinda

ok this site is wicked awsome, lol.my name is malinda, I live on capecod. i was wondering about all the extra skin. i weigh 238 now i am having my surgery at tobey hospital on 2-19-2008, just a few short days away, & was wondering if any1 here in mass has had the extra skin removed yet, i carry most of my weight in my " how far along are you" or " whens your baby due" stomach. cant wait for it to be gone. also wondering about the protein powder I am heading out this weekend to pick some up and wondered if any1 has any suggestions. please let me know.
thanks & nice meeting y'all.
malinda

Duckie

Sorry, no plastics here. I suggest the No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast drink. It's the cheapest. If youdon't like it, get some samples of stuff at GNC or the Vitamin Shoppe.

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Haveaball

Well, I started at 242. I have hit a very long plateau and weigh between 166-168. I work out 4 days a week. I am in a size 10, some 8. So, I have "some" extra skin on my tummy. That is about it. I also had 3 children, so mine was not only from being MO, but having children. I would like to have it off, however, it is NOT THAT BAD. In my cloths, I look "normal", my tummy looks normal. My legs have a bit of extra skin at the top, but I can hide it with cloths.

I agree, Carnation sugar free is the best, get the choc., the van in awful.

Good luck to you.

Lisa

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242/166/142 5'3"
pre-op/current/goal
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, MA
Dr. Gazmuri
RNY October 30, 2006
76 pounds gone and 24 pounds to go!

TT Gym Rat Club Member #10 (5 days a week)

Duckie

I didn't mind the vanilla too much but the strawberry... I want to vomit just thinking about it!

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Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

malinda

Umm, we never realy discussed my goal weight. should i have? & who do i ask my surgeon or nutritionist?
thanks
malinda
248/238/???
surgery 2/19/2008

Lady Trolley

I had my Gastric Bypass done at Newton-Welsley in 1992, one of the fist in the country done there. They are the best there. So nice to to see there is a forum now for people that have had this done. Back in the day that I had it done there was nothing like this. THis is so cool.

Duckie

Welcome!

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FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

mistymee

I know this is kind of an old thread, but just wanted to say "HI" to others here in MA...

I live and work in the MetroWest area.. I had my surgery done at B & W in Boston.. Love my surgeon, Dr. Vernon.. not at all thrilled with the last PA that I spoke with though.

Does anyone here attend any 'live' support groups for WLS? I haven't since pre-op but I'd like to.. the ones at B & W are sooo not convenient.. by the time I get out of work and drive there, the group is half over.

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Duckie

Hi misty and WELCOME!
I know UMASS Memorial's Weight Center has one once a month. I don't know when it is as I've never attended. lol
You can call the Weight Center at UMass (508 334 1000, ask for the weight center) and find out. That is if this would be more convenient for you. I have no idea wher you live. lol

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FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

Eraser

Hey Duckie, I just realized you're in Mass....I frequently travel to the area for work (Cambridge-Boston-Natick-Lexington).
After my surgery, next time I'm out there maybe you can point me to the 'safe' restaurants.

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Montreal, Quebec

aka 'ResearchBear'

Lap RNY May 21, 2008 by Dr. Christou
Highest 448.5
Day of Surgery 433
11 weeks post op 344