Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Francisco: I am so very proud of you. You have accomplished a wonderful thing. And to know that with the surgery you will be able to maintain your commitment to a healthy weight and new life. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi everyone! I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have the surgery. I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult to grasp. After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I sat there in my car and just cried. A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves? It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey. But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end of the tunnel. For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this glorious gift from God. I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. Francisco pre-op (about to get surgery date) 299/275/? Kaiser Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Francisco, CONGRATS!!! on your amazing progress. Your journey has definitely inspired me. Good Luck on your upcoming surgery. Peace, Valarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Hi Francisco, I am so happy for you that you are almost at goal. Keep up the good work and keep losing. The lower your weight is the better it will be for you. I Know that you have been struggling but it is always so rewarding when you weight your self and the pounds are gone. I hope that you get youe date soon Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 YAY Francisco!!! Can you hear me applauding? You have worked so hard and it is always the work that does it. I was at that same meeting and only lost 3 pounds :< I am way more dedicated today and will be out there walking in about an hour! Wasn't it a great meeting??? Where were you sitting? I'm the one who showed my railroad track scar. Cheryl 2/16/03 SSF Umbach lap/open 291/239/150 Good News > Hi everyone! > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have > the surgery. > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult > to grasp. > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves? > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my > own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey. > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end > of the tunnel. > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this > glorious gift from God. > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > Francisco > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > 299/275/? > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Francisco, Thank you so much for sharing your story. We really do learn a new life along this journey. I am very happy for you, let us know when your surgery date is and if you want a visitor in the hospital, I'm there! Hugs, Pat B. -----Original Message-----From: ciscozalvaje Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 9:46 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Good NewsHi everyone!I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have the surgery.I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult to grasp.After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for surgery. He said, "About two weeks." ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes.I sat there in my car and just cried.A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves?It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey.But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end of the tunnel.For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this glorious gift from God.I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey.Franciscopre-op (about to get surgery date)299/275/?Kaiser Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 What a wonderful letter! Thank you for sharing your good news! > Hi everyone! > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have > the surgery. > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult > to grasp. > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves? > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my > own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey. > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end > of the tunnel. > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this > glorious gift from God. > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > Francisco > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > 299/275/? > Kaiser Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 : Thank you for your support! I wish the best for you too. Francisco > Francisco: I am so very proud of you. You have accomplished a wonderful > thing. And to know that with the surgery you will be able to maintain your > commitment to a healthy weight and new life. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 : Was it you who I met at the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond on Thursday, May 15th? Even if it wasn't, thanks for the support. I'm here for you too. Francisco > Francisco, > CONGRATS!!! on your amazing progress. Your journey has definitely inspired > me. Good Luck on your upcoming surgery. Peace, Valarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Ramona! Can you believe it? Me, the grumpy Gus of months gone by will finally have his surgery? Wow, what a difference a few months make. Your support has been so valuable to me. Francisco > Hi Francisco, > I am so happy for you that you are almost at goal. Keep up the good work and > keep losing. The lower your weight is the better it will be for you. I Know > that you have been struggling but it is always so rewarding when you weight > your self and the pounds are gone. I hope that you get youe date soon > Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Cheryl: Thanks for the applause! Yes, it was a great meeting. I was sitting in the middle, in front of Steve and the scale. I kept moving my chair back and forth to see who was talking. I was wearing a red t- shirt and black shorts, and I have dark hair, glasses and a goatee. I also think I probably look anxious during the meeting because I was waiting to talk to Steve about my surgery date. And what's this about " only " 3 lbs? Wow, that is great! I can't tell you how many times I would have done just about anything to lose 3 lbs. What you really deserve is to pat yourself on the back. Going down on the scale, regardless of how little we think it is, is a Good Thing, as Martha would say. Where were you sitting??? Which scar was yours? (What a unique question... I don't think I've ever asked a question like that! LOL) Francisco > YAY Francisco!!! Can you hear me applauding? > > You have worked so hard and it is always the work that does it. I was > at that same meeting and only lost 3 pounds :< I am way more dedicated > today and will be out there walking in about an hour! Wasn't it a great > meeting??? Where were you sitting? I'm the one who showed my railroad > track scar. > > Cheryl > > 2/16/03 SSF Umbach lap/open 291/239/150 > > Good News > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have > > the surgery. > > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult > > to grasp. > > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for > > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves? > > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey. > > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end > > of the tunnel. > > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this > > glorious gift from God. > > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > > > Francisco > > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > > 299/275/? > > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Pat, I had to share it here. No one else would understand. Thank goodness for this outlet! And my date is June 3rd! Just around the corner! And it would be an HONOR to have you as a visitor! If you've got the time, I'd be happy to see you. I saw you once at a Kaiser SSF drop- in meeting, and ever since have told my close friends about how great you've done, and how no one would ever guess that you once weighed a lot more. You're a true inspiration. Francisco > Francisco, > Thank you so much for sharing your story. We really do learn a new life along this journey. I am very happy for you, let us know when your surgery date is and if you want a visitor in the hospital, I'm there! > > Hugs, > Pat B. > > Good News > > > Hi everyone! > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when I > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to have > the surgery. > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM to > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's difficult > to grasp. > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time for > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I hear > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because I > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on April > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt ourselves? > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on my > own; there's been such great support along this part of the journey. > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my actions > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. I've > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! And > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the end > of the tunnel. > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. I > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy this > glorious gift from God. > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > Francisco > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > 299/275/? > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Shell: Thanks for listening and supporting! Francisco > > Hi everyone! > > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and when > I > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to > have > > the surgery. > > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM > to > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's > difficult > > to grasp. > > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time > for > > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I > hear > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage because > I > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on > April > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt > ourselves? > > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on > my > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the > journey. > > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my > actions > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. > I've > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! > And > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the > end > > of the tunnel. > > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is vanquished. > I > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy > this > > glorious gift from God. > > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right > now. > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > > > Francisco > > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > > 299/275/? > > Kaiser Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Cheryl, Great advice for us pre-ops! I have to ask, though: can you please explain about the pillow case? Thanks, pascha > > > YAY Francisco!!! Can you hear me applauding? > > > > > > You have worked so hard and it is always the work that does it. I > > was > > > at that same meeting and only lost 3 pounds :< I am way more > > dedicated > > > today and will be out there walking in about an hour! Wasn't it a > > great > > > meeting??? Where were you sitting? I'm the one who showed my > > railroad > > > track scar. > > > > > > Cheryl > > > > > > 2/16/03 SSF Umbach lap/open 291/239/150 > > > > > > Good News > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > > > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and > > when I > > > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > > > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to > > have > > > > the surgery. > > > > > > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > > > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > > > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > > > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM > > to > > > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's > > difficult > > > > to grasp. > > > > > > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time > > for > > > > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I > > hear > > > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage > > because I > > > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > > > > > > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > > > > > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > > > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on > > April > > > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > > > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > > > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt > > ourselves? > > > > > > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > > > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > > > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > > > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on > > my > > > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the > > journey. > > > > > > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my > > actions > > > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. > > I've > > > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! > > And > > > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the > > end > > > > of the tunnel. > > > > > > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is > > vanquished. I > > > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy > > this > > > > glorious gift from God. > > > > > > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > > > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > > > > > > > Francisco > > > > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > > > > 299/275/? > > > > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Can anyone tell me how much the designer whey is at Trader Joe's? How many oz.'s is it? I bought the GNC brand protein powder , vanilla and it is $39.95 for 14 servings at 2 scoops of powder per serving. It has 50 grams of protein per 2 scoops mixed with water. Thanks for the info. Sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Can anyone tell me how much the designer whey is at Trader Joe's? How many oz.'s is it? I bought the GNC brand protein powder , vanilla and it is $39.95 for 14 servings at 2 scoops of powder per serving. It has 50 grams of protein per 2 scoops mixed with water. Thanks for the info. Sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 OMG! OMG! OMG! Your surery date is, like, so close! (Whoa... I'm sounding like a fraternity dude on MTV)... he he he! Congratulations! Wow, Patrice and I will probably see each other in the hospital. That is so cool. I'm right there with you on the schedules thing. All the info in the binder is overwhelming. I feel like I'm studying for a final exam! And I want an " A " ! Best to you on your sugery date! I'll say a little prayer for you! (Hmmm... haven't I heard that in a song?) Francisco > Francisco, > Yep it was me at Richmond, the anal one, that kept wanting > schedules. I'm so happy for you on your June 3rd date. Patrice has > the same day as you, she was the other African American woman > sitting by the door next to me. Both of you have been so positve in > your journey and a tremendous help to me and I'm sure others. Well, > looks like we are on the way to the other part of our journey my > date is 5/29/03. Well, again CONGRATS!!!!! Peace, Valarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Cheryl: You gave such meaningful input at the meeting! And I'm printing out this message to put into my binder. Thanks for the great advice. Have you tried the Designer Whey Protein from Trader Joe's? Maybe you'd find it a bit more bearable. I felt so bad in the meeting hearing that you have to gag your protein supplement down. Francisco > Hi back Francisco > > I was sitting very near you, at the back set of tables. My scar has > what Steve called " Railroad Tracks " because I was stapled, and I showed > mine first. LOL I was wearing kinda burgundy pants and sweater and a > plaid shirt. Just a matter of interest for the rest of you. Richmond > is not using staples, they are stitching, and their scars are much > nicer. > > Before you go in for surgery, be sure you have purchased your vitamins > for your new regimen...and that lovely protein powder, you won't want to > be shopping for a while after surgery. Buy some smooth yogurt, > sugar-free pudding, jello (out of habit I bought the larger box--big > mistake!), veggie soup (you can blend this, or chew it to a blend) I > like Wolfgang Puck best, some Gerber prunes if you like them in case you > get constipated, consommé or bullion. (That's just a few things that > were life-savers for me, off the top of my head.) > > Make yourself some jello the night before you go so it will be home > waiting for you. I got the little 2 oz containers from Costco (3 oz > would have been better to give some clearance) with covers, for my jello > and pudding. They are super and you can pop them in a bag to-go when > you are out and about. > > Be sure your pillow does not have a white pillow case so there won't be > any mix-ups at the hospital. > > We are all pulling for you to have the best surgery experience. > > Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Well, I'm not Cheryl, but I can answer. ;-) I used to work in a hospital. When you're up walking or using the bathroom, the nurses or aides will sometimes swoop in to change your bed. Anything in a white pillowcase could get "switched out" with a clean pillow, thinking that it was a hospital pillow they were throwing in with the dirty laundry. If there is a patterned or colored pillowcase, it's obvious it's not hospital property. Laurie W. Good News> > >> > >> > > > Hi everyone!> > > >> > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and> > when I> > > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275> > > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to> > have> > > > the surgery.> > > >> > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I> > > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand> > > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink,> > > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM> > to> > > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's> > difficult> > > > to grasp.> > > >> > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time> > for> > > > surgery. He said, "About two weeks." ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I> > hear> > > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage> > because I> > > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes.> > > >> > > > I sat there in my car and just cried.> > > >> > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry,> > > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on> > April> > > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But> > > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my> > > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt> > ourselves?> > > >> > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength> > > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and> > > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish> > > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on> > my> > > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the> > journey.> > > >> > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my> > actions> > > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth.> > I've> > > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me!> > And> > > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the> > end> > > > of the tunnel.> > > >> > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is> > vanquished. I> > > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy> > this> > > > glorious gift from God.> > > >> > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now.> > > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey.> > > >> > > > Francisco> > > > pre-op (about to get surgery date)> > > > 299/275/?> > > > Kaiser Richmond> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Well, I'm not Cheryl, but I can answer. ;-) I used to work in a hospital. When you're up walking or using the bathroom, the nurses or aides will sometimes swoop in to change your bed. Anything in a white pillowcase could get "switched out" with a clean pillow, thinking that it was a hospital pillow they were throwing in with the dirty laundry. If there is a patterned or colored pillowcase, it's obvious it's not hospital property. Laurie W. Good News> > >> > >> > > > Hi everyone!> > > >> > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and> > when I> > > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275> > > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to> > have> > > > the surgery.> > > >> > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I> > > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand> > > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink,> > > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM> > to> > > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's> > difficult> > > > to grasp.> > > >> > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time> > for> > > > surgery. He said, "About two weeks." ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I> > hear> > > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage> > because I> > > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes.> > > >> > > > I sat there in my car and just cried.> > > >> > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry,> > > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on> > April> > > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But> > > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my> > > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt> > ourselves?> > > >> > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength> > > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and> > > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish> > > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on> > my> > > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the> > journey.> > > >> > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my> > actions> > > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth.> > I've> > > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me!> > And> > > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the> > end> > > > of the tunnel.> > > >> > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is> > vanquished. I> > > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy> > this> > > > glorious gift from God.> > > >> > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now.> > > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey.> > > >> > > > Francisco> > > > pre-op (about to get surgery date)> > > > 299/275/?> > > > Kaiser Richmond> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Sure, if you use a white pillow case, the staff at the hospital may mistake it for a hospital pillow...and it is easier to remember when you are leaving the room. Good News > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > > > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and > > when I > > > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > > > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to > > have > > > > the surgery. > > > > > > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > > > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > > > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > > > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM > > to > > > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's > > difficult > > > > to grasp. > > > > > > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time > > for > > > > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I > > hear > > > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage > > because I > > > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > > > > > > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > > > > > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > > > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on > > April > > > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > > > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > > > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt > > ourselves? > > > > > > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > > > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > > > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > > > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on > > my > > > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the > > journey. > > > > > > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my > > actions > > > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. > > I've > > > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! > > And > > > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the > > end > > > > of the tunnel. > > > > > > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is > > vanquished. I > > > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy > > this > > > > glorious gift from God. > > > > > > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > > > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > > > > > > > Francisco > > > > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > > > > 299/275/? > > > > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Sure, if you use a white pillow case, the staff at the hospital may mistake it for a hospital pillow...and it is easier to remember when you are leaving the room. Good News > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > > > > > I went to the case management meeting at Kaiser Richmond, and > > when I > > > > stepped on the scale I didn't believe my eyes. The scale read 275 > > > > which is 1 lb away from the goal set by my surgeon in order to > > have > > > > the surgery. > > > > > > > > I was so flustered that I didn't realize that I'd lost 24 lbs. I > > > > can't believe that I've lost 4 lbs per week. I mean, I understand > > > > how much work I've put into it, writing down all I eat and drink, > > > > planning and preparing my meals, getting up every day at 5:00 AM > > to > > > > exercise (treadmill and free weights)... but somehow it's > > difficult > > > > to grasp. > > > > > > > > After the meeting, I talked to Steve to ask about the wait time > > for > > > > surgery. He said, " About two weeks. " ABOUT TWO WEEKS? Did I > > hear > > > > that right? I made my way to my car in the parking garage > > because I > > > > could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. > > > > > > > > I sat there in my car and just cried. > > > > > > > > A flood of emotions took me over: joy, thankfulness, worry, > > > > fear, relief, satisfaction, liberation. When I started out on > > April > > > > 3rd after orientation, my goal was to make it to 12 lbs lost. But > > > > somehow I mustered up the strength to make this milestone in my > > > > journey. Why did I doubt myself so? Why do we all doubt > > ourselves? > > > > > > > > It's a truly amazing feeling when you tap into your inner strength > > > > and just let yourself do it. It's just so incredibly deep and > > > > meaningful when you're able to count on yourself and accomplish > > > > something for yourself. I don't mean to sound like I did this on > > my > > > > own; there's been such great support along this part of the > > journey. > > > > > > > > But getting real with myself and taking responsability for my > > actions > > > > has been so empowering. Only I control what goes in my mouth. > > I've > > > > gotten this large one bite at a time, and no one force-fed me! > > And > > > > now, finally, I'm seeing more and more brightly the light at the > > end > > > > of the tunnel. > > > > > > > > For today, for this moment, my demon of self-doubt is > > vanquished. I > > > > know there will be struggles ahead, but I will let myself enjoy > > this > > > > glorious gift from God. > > > > > > > > I wish each and everyone one of you the same joy I feel right now. > > > > Thanks for standing beside me on this incredible journey. > > > > > > > > Francisco > > > > pre-op (about to get surgery date) > > > > 299/275/? > > > > Kaiser Richmond > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Hi , I agree with you I don't think that the protein will help with the hair loss. I have been losing so much hair that I am glad that I didn't remind my hairdresser to thin it out. I now have to be careful how I comb it. I think that I am jealous of your weight. I would like to be so close to goal. I think that the less you weigh the slower it is to lose the weight. I am so looking forward when I weigh less than 200 pounds. Right now though I am happy that I have lost the 99 that I have lost. Every pound that is gone is just one more blessing that I have. Keep up the good work. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Shell, I agree with Ramona. Pat's pineapple/banana/OJ recipe saved me. I get tired of it and haven't been adventurous enough to try other recipes, but it's good enough to get down and helps keep up that protein intake. My 6 month protein levels were great. I'm convinced that protein intake has little to do with hair loss, though! I've gotten in lots of protein and still lost hair! I've decided that women probably have more of a problem that men and that it's primarily hormonal (like post-partum hair loss). My hair dresser also says anesthesia doesn't help. You're doing amazing with your weight loss! I'm jealous! Hugs, Kennedy Lap RNY 11/5/02 265/187/135 (-78#) -----Original Message-----Ramona thanks so much. OK i'll give it a try. I still have the whole damn can of the stuff i got from gnc. Thanks. I'll let you no how i do with it :(359/259/ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Designer Whey is 8.99. I use one scoop per serving at 17 grams per scoop. I think the can is 14 oz. and it lasts me about 2 weeks. -----Original Message-----From: sissytong@... Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 7:40 PMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: Re: Good NewsCan anyone tell me how much the designer whey is at Trader Joe's? How many oz.'s is it? I bought the GNC brand protein powder , vanilla and it is $39.95 for 14 servings at 2 scoops of powder per serving. It has 50 grams of protein per 2 scoops mixed with water. Thanks for the info. Sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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