Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 In a message dated 6/29/02 7:30:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, k9rsq@... writes: > My first question is, what can I do physically > to prepare for surgery? Hi Staci, Welcome to the best place for GBInfo! I just came home from the hospital yesterday. All went well~my suggestion would be to walk, walk, walk daily to prepare for your hospital stay. Start your walking routine now (that's what I found helpful to pain management in the hospital) so its in place when you are in the hospital. Support to All, " Elaine in Maine " Crossed over ~ RNY 6/25/02 EMMC-Bangor,ME Angel: in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Dear Elaine, We are so glad to have you back.. take it easy, walk and sip that water.. take care Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw........205 Wt loss... -187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Dear Staci, Welcome.. Make yourself at home. You have many brothers, sisters, and even a Mom and Dad to get help from.. Ask questions and learn as much as you can. Take care Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw........205 Wt loss... -187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 In a message dated 6/29/02 7:29:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, k9rsq@... writes: > Hi everyone, > > I've been watching the group for a week or so and wanted to introduce > myself. > > I'm 31 years old, 5'7, 330# with a BMI of 52. Like a lot of people I have > struggled with weight all my life, but am at an all time high and feeling > the toll being taken on my body. I've been researching WLS for about a > year > and have found a local surgeon here in South Florida, Dr. Rosenthal at > Cleveland Clinic, that I will be consulting in July. > > As it happens my dad had an " intestinal bypass " when I was about 2. He was > one of the lucky ones and suffered none of the complications so many others > did before the techniques evolved. The irony of that is when I told him I > was considering surgery, he said, " I know if you want to you can lose it, " > as in, without surgery! All I could do was laugh. Oh well. > > One of my biggest fears is dealing with emotional hunger post-op...I feel > like a kid who's about to have his blankie snatched from his arms. On the > other hand, this blankie is wrapped around my neck and getting tighter by > the day. > > I'm glad to be able to tap into such a valuable resource here and looking > forward to learning a lot. My first question is, what can I do physically > to prepare for surgery? I'm a divorced mom of 3. My mom will come stay > with me for a few days post-op, but I want to facilitate my recovery as > much > as possible for the sake of all of our sanity ;0) > > Oh, and I recognize a certain bulldogger on the list...hi ! > > Staci (who can be long-winded--er, fingered?) > > > Dear Staci, welcome from a fellow newbie. I know just what you're saying about the emotional attachment to food. I would venture to guess most of us do, actually. It worries me, also, knowing that I will soon be coming face to face with that dependency. Whoever said WLS is an easy way out must not understand obesity as a disease. I'm sure you'll get lots of input regarding your question about pre-operative preparedness ~ these folks are so very helpful. I, too, will be watching this thread for good tips. Best wishes to you ) in Louisville, Kentucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2002 Report Share Posted June 30, 2002 Hello Staci. Welcome to our group. The best advice I could give for pre-op preparation is to exercise as regularly as possible, start using protein supplements before surgery, and practice drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. These will help to make the transistion after surgery easier, and your body will be stronger. Do you have a date yet? Jeanne in WI Age 38 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 285.5 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 welcome to the group I am post op since January 7th and down approximately 75 pounds TN Another newbie > Hi everyone, > > I've been watching the group for a week or so and wanted to introduce > myself. > > I'm 31 years old, 5'7, 330# with a BMI of 52. Like a lot of people I have > struggled with weight all my life, but am at an all time high and feeling > the toll being taken on my body. I've been researching WLS for about a year > and have found a local surgeon here in South Florida, Dr. Rosenthal at > Cleveland Clinic, that I will be consulting in July. > > As it happens my dad had an " intestinal bypass " when I was about 2. He was > one of the lucky ones and suffered none of the complications so many others > did before the techniques evolved. The irony of that is when I told him I > was considering surgery, he said, " I know if you want to you can lose it, " > as in, without surgery! All I could do was laugh. Oh well. > > One of my biggest fears is dealing with emotional hunger post-op...I feel > like a kid who's about to have his blankie snatched from his arms. On the > other hand, this blankie is wrapped around my neck and getting tighter by > the day. > > I'm glad to be able to tap into such a valuable resource here and looking > forward to learning a lot. My first question is, what can I do physically > to prepare for surgery? I'm a divorced mom of 3. My mom will come stay > with me for a few days post-op, but I want to facilitate my recovery as much > as possible for the sake of all of our sanity ;0) > > Oh, and I recognize a certain bulldogger on the list...hi ! > > Staci (who can be long-winded--er, fingered?) > > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 Staci hi and welcome and I suggest vitamins and protein and walking to get prepared Re: Another newbie > In a message dated 6/29/02 7:29:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > k9rsq@... writes: > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I've been watching the group for a week or so and wanted to introduce > > myself. > > > > I'm 31 years old, 5'7, 330# with a BMI of 52. Like a lot of people I have > > struggled with weight all my life, but am at an all time high and feeling > > the toll being taken on my body. I've been researching WLS for about a > > year > > and have found a local surgeon here in South Florida, Dr. Rosenthal at > > Cleveland Clinic, that I will be consulting in July. > > > > As it happens my dad had an " intestinal bypass " when I was about 2. He was > > one of the lucky ones and suffered none of the complications so many others > > did before the techniques evolved. The irony of that is when I told him I > > was considering surgery, he said, " I know if you want to you can lose it, " > > as in, without surgery! All I could do was laugh. Oh well. > > > > One of my biggest fears is dealing with emotional hunger post-op...I feel > > like a kid who's about to have his blankie snatched from his arms. On the > > other hand, this blankie is wrapped around my neck and getting tighter by > > the day. > > > > I'm glad to be able to tap into such a valuable resource here and looking > > forward to learning a lot. My first question is, what can I do physically > > to prepare for surgery? I'm a divorced mom of 3. My mom will come stay > > with me for a few days post-op, but I want to facilitate my recovery as > > much > > as possible for the sake of all of our sanity ;0) > > > > Oh, and I recognize a certain bulldogger on the list...hi ! > > > > Staci (who can be long-winded--er, fingered?) > > > > > > > > Dear Staci, welcome from a fellow newbie. I know just what you're saying > about the emotional attachment to food. I would venture to guess most of us > do, actually. It worries me, also, knowing that I will soon be coming face to > face with that dependency. Whoever said WLS is an easy way out must not > understand obesity as a disease. I'm sure you'll get lots of input regarding > your question about pre-operative preparedness ~ these folks are so very > helpful. I, too, will be watching this thread for good tips. > > Best wishes to you ) > > in Louisville, Kentucky > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hi, ! I'm new here, too, so can't contribute a lot, but wanted to say Welcome! I can't relate to the challenges you have with your sickly child, but you must be an awesome Mom to care about getting yourself healthier for you and your family. Best of luck to you! Jody Oriiginal Message ----- From: jaymz3372 To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:46 PM Subject: Another Newbie Hi,My name is , I'm 29, weigh 260 lbs and am 5 ft 7 inches tall. I haven't had my cholesterol checked in some time and need to. A few years ago it was 180. My father has had two open heart sugeries, the first one when he was 29 the second when he was 39. His father died from a heart attack so it runs in the family.I have read the book and my husband and I are starting the SB Diet Monday. He wanted us to finish eating the "bad" stuff so we wouldn't have to throw stuff out. I'm just glad he's doing it with me. He maybe needs to lose 10-15 lbs. I'm at the highest weight I've ever been. I gained 40 + lbs when I got pregnant with my son (first child who is now 13 months old). I haven't lost a pound since he was born. My son, , has a lot of medical issues and I do a lot of emotional eating and I know it. I figure knowing what the problem is is the first step. Anyhow, I just wanted to share a little about myself and say hello.Thank you,Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hi Welcome - I hear ya when you talk about stress eating because of a son w/ medical issues. My son is 2 1/2 years old and has PKU or phenylketonuria. So my house turned into a EXPENSIVE short order house overnite. Feel free to email me regarding anything that concerns you, ie, insurance, daycare, lobbying the government..etc. I would be happy to try to help HUGS Anita > Hi, > My name is , I'm 29, weigh 260 lbs and am 5 ft 7 inches tall. > I haven't had my cholesterol checked in some time and need to. A > few years ago it was 180. My father has had two open heart > sugeries, the first one when he was 29 the second when he was 39. > His father died from a heart attack so it runs in the family. > I have read the book and my husband and I are starting the SB Diet > Monday. He wanted us to finish eating the " bad " stuff so we > wouldn't have to throw stuff out. I'm just glad he's doing it with > me. He maybe needs to lose 10-15 lbs. > I'm at the highest weight I've ever been. I gained 40 + lbs when I > got pregnant with my son (first child who is now 13 months old). I > haven't lost a pound since he was born. My son, , has a lot of > medical issues and I do a lot of emotional eating and I know it. I > figure knowing what the problem is is the first step. > Anyhow, I just wanted to share a little about myself and say hello. > Thank you, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hi Carol, First I'd like to say CONGRATS! on the big weight loss. That is wonderful. Secondly, thanks for the suggestion about limiting my carb intake now in preparation. I will do that Thanks again, laura > Welcome to the group. You can do this. If I can, I think anyone can. > > I would advice not to eat too much of the bad stuff and wean yourselves off them from now til Monday when you start. You would be better off to throw out the food. The reason I suggest this is because the more junk food you eat, the more " withdrawals " you will go through. A lot of people that eat a lot of carbs and junk food, get headaches and body aches and sometimes even nausea the first few days. It's worth going through cuz on the other side is a lot of energy. But I just wanted to warn you that eating all that stuff between now and then might make more trouble for you the first few days. > > One suggestion for eating under stress. It works for me but I'm sure doesn't work for others. Just thought I would mention it. I use SBD as a sort of therapy for myself. I can't control most of the bad stuff in my life, but I can control what I eat and how I exercise. I can't even control how much I lose, just what I do. If I didn't have at least one thing in my life that I could control, I would lose my mind. Besides, it's cheaper than a therapist. hehe Also, at those times of stress you need good nutrition even more. Your body needs it to think and to get through those times without being sick. Just a few thoughts is all. > > Good luck to you and hubby. You can make it. I weighed in at 305 when I started and am now 247. Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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