New to the Area

Hi any one out there, i need some support and advice. I'm off track sence I came to Oklahoma and have gained weight because I'm away frm my family and friends and have been depressed and what do I do but go back to those old carb eating habbits. I can'tfind any of my food charts or log pages. Any one know where I can get some? My lap top cant be hooked up to our printer because my Hubby lost the disc. Convenent hu!

Hi Peggy and welcome to the forum. It has to be rough being away from family and friends. Just take things a day at a time and don't beat yourself up by eating stuff you shouldn't. At least you recognize why you are doing this and are taking the necessary steps to make things better

I'm not sure what you mean by food charts. If you are talking about charts that show the nutritional value of food then just do an Internet search. You can log your food in a notebook. There are also a lot of websites that allow you to journal your food intake and provide the nutritional value as well. I use myfitnesspal.com It's not made specifically for bariatric surgery patients so we can't follow their calorie recommendations but other than that it's a wonderful tool for tracking food.

Make sure you come back to the forum to let everyone know how you are doing.

Hi Peggy, Welcome. Stress in and of itself can caus eweight retention and weight gain and also cause us to slip back into old habits, it is good you caught yourself, Like Pat said one day at a time. I know it is difficult being away from all your family and friends so do the best you can and try getting some execise to help reduce the stress and keep in touch with phone calls and facebook. Come back and let us know how you are doing, this can be a wonderfull support group especially if you can't find one close by. Tom

Thanks Tom your right I need to get out there and start walking again and stop feeling sorry for myself.

Hi Peggygoforth, I am in Oklahoma also. I'm down south. There are support groups at Norman Regional Hospital once a month. Not sure how far that is for you but I am sure they could find you a group in your area.
RamonaS

Hi every one I have lost 2 lb. because I have cut down a little on the carbs havn't got back into my walking routine yet have done my walk and be fit CD.Thank you Ramona for the info about the support group at the Hospital, Norman is a little far from Broken Arrow but I can check at St. John's Hospital. Wow I just looked up at your box and saw your weight loss way to go girl only30 more lb's to go. I bet you feel great though. I was at 311 now Im at 173 I was down to 160. I'm taking it 5lbs at a time though to get it off its funny I feel so fat right now. But I belive God will help me get to my goal weight. Keep up the good work every one and thanks.

St. Francis in Tulsa has an extensive Bariatric Forum. Hope this helps!

Bailey Medical Center specializes in Bariatrics in Owasso has several support meetings at it's location and around Oklahoma. Check out their webpage for a location near you ! I to am located in southeastern Oklahoma and drive 3 hours to BMC for my appts and very soon for my WLS~~~December 9th. Good luck and if you need more assistance just let me know and I 'll help as much as I can. Welcome and best wishes to you !!

Norman Regional support groups are now held in Moore. Too far for me to drive at night. Anyone know of any other Norman groups?