Recent content by Hischildsindi

I think the mixture of good vs. bad thing is just in how you look at it. No one wants to feel shake, with weakness, diarrhea, etc., so that's the bad!! But I'm looking at it as a good thing because it will remind me to stay on track. I've not experienced it (just shy of 6 weeks post op), but...

Hi Astuart, I also had a VBG to RNY Gastric Bypass revision, mine was May 7th. I understand your worries and your stress! I'm so in the 'I do not want to screw this up' mode! Just follow the plan you've been given for eating and drinking by the dietitians/nutritionists and all will be fine...

Hi Kaboodah, so sorry to hear about your problems post revision. I do hope you will get past them very soon! I've had a revision myself and have had no issues except gas, but that's normal. Are you working with a dietician to see about alternate choices for things to eat/drink? Take care and...

Welcome to a home away from home! :)

I just finished Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. Not sure what's next.

Carol, that's pretty freaky cool!!! Might have to be a happy valentines present to me!

I've been thinking about the DVD series, but haven't gotten around to it. Honestly I have so many exercise videos here that are either in their original wrapping or dust laden. I know it is something I need to do and am working towards. I had one her vhs videos years ago and found it...

Congrats on your upcoming surgery date. :) What a way to bring in the new year!

Thank you all!! I'm a bit excited and nervous. I have my first appointment with the doctor on January 10th. They do shared group appointment for at least the first one, not sure about more than the first. I've been working in the workbook I got. Kind of cool and kind of depressing. LoL...

Awesome idea! Thanks so much. I am going to have to look into it and give it a try. Love the idea that it has protein and fiber.

Hi, I'm Cindy and I'm living in beautiful Michigan, lower part of the state. :) I'm new here (obviously) and am re-starting a journey and looking to hook into the world of wls again. I had a vertically banded gastroplasty in January 2003. I went to a doctor not near to where I lived at the...