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Hi Everyone, Our group is growing & we're loving it!!! Please join us at our next BP support meeting where we hope to discuss healthy eating habits & what it means to you. Date: Monday, April 20th Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Our forum is open to anyone considering surgery, scheduled for surgery OR is post surgery. Our focus is to stay motivated, give back to others, and support one another as best as possible! Friend me on Facebook (Fran Catalan Porter) to join our Mission Slimpossible private group where we share recipes, encourage one another, and basically say anything on our minds. The group is closed so none of your FB friends can see anything you read or post in this group. Send PM (private msg) so I know you're friending me & off we go!!!!

Hi Everyone, Please join us at our next BP support meeting: Date: Monday, March 16th Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Our forum is open to anyone considering surgery, scheduled for surgery OR is post surgery. Our focus is to stay motivated, give back to others, and support one another as best as possible!

Hi again, Please join us at our next BP support meeting: Date: Wednesday, March 11th Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Topic: Our forum is always open to anyone considering surgery, scheduled for surgery OR is post surgery. Our focus is to stay motivated, give back to others, and support one another as best as possible!

Hi there, My situation was slightly different than yours, and yet similar when it comes to the low BMI. I'm actually a band to sleeve revision patient. I had several issues with my sleeve but did manage to lose about 90 pds with it. Due to these complications, I had to have it removed. At that time, I weighed 155 pds standing at 5 2 1/2". Yes, I was almost at goal but was SO terrified over regaining the weight I had lost (245 at my starting weight) that I decided to go for the sleeve. Let me just say that it was the BEST decision I EVER made!!! I wish I had done this in the first place, but.. you can't live in regret. I haven't lost a ton of additional weight, but my average weight stays around 137 / 138. I'm thankful for the surgery & thankful it was successful. Sometimes I wish I could weight closer to 130 pds, but my gosh, I can't really complain. I went from a size 22, almost 24, to a now size 8. While we're all different, I believe you will be very happy & satisfied with your results! Best of luck! Fran

Ridingrae - I sent you a private message! Hi Everyone, Please join us at our next BP support meeting: Date: Thursday, Jan 8th Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Topic: Our forum is always open. Our focus is to stay motivated, and give back to others. We will be reflecting on our journey: why we started the process, what determined our goals, what changes we've noticed, what surprises we may have encountered along the way, and how we plan on maintaining this healthy lifestyle!

Hi there, Just as you would do for any other hike, just make sure to bring plenty of fluids with you. There isn't really anything additional that you need to do. Best of luck, Fran

Yet another great meeting tonight as we welcomed new friends to our group! I truly enjoy how everyone helps & supports each another regardless of the surgery we've had. Tonight's meeting continues to prove while each of us has a slightly different experience with our surgery (what works for one person may or may not work for another), we share a common goal for a healthier lifestyle!

Please join us at our next BP support meeting: Date: Monday, Dec 1st Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 The holidays tend to be exciting, fun & yet stressful for many. We're running around & are often surrounded with "quick-fix" foods & amazing, rich recipes. How will you deal with the crazy schedule if/when you're running around shopping or visiting family/friends? What are your holiday plans? Look forward to seeing you there!

Offended? No. But, it does make me feel uncomfortable. I understand I'm much thinner than what I used to be (245 to 135), but I am by NO means skinny!

Thanks to everyone that attended tonight's meeting!!! It was a great meeting, and we all enjoyed seeing everyone's before & after pictures. It's a work in progress & a lifelong journey. Thank you for sharing your stories! A special welcome to our newest member, Sherri, 437andfalling. We're happy to be a part of your journey & look forward to seeing you again on Dec 1st.

Please join us at our next BP support meeting: Date: Monday, Oct 6th Starts: 6pm Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 A DIFFERENT KIND OF SHOW & TELL There are so many high Protein drinks / Snacks out there, but buying them without knowing what they taste like, can get costly. Someone came up with a great idea for our next meeting. Bring your favorite go-to Breakfast or lunch Protein Drink / snack to our next meeting. We will serve drinks in shot glasses & snacks cut up into bite size pieces in napkins, so everyone can taste them! Bring enough so that at least 10 people can try them. Remember, they will be cut up into small bite size pieces and/or poured into shot size cups so it doesn't have to be a huge amount Looking forward to another great meeting!!!

Gentle reminder for those that might be interested: The Kaiser bariatric support meeting (open to anyone) will be held tomorrow night, Wednesday (the 17th) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette (off of 287). It starts at 4:30pm. The next BP support meeting will be held on Monday, Oct 6th at the Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80023. It starts at 6pm. I'll send another reminder as the time gets closer as we're going to try something different at the next meeting

GREAT meeting Monday night, with several new faces! Thanks to everyone who attended. Stay tuned for information on our next meeting. We're going to do a little show & tell; guaranteed to be a lot of fun!

LOL, you guys what's classically known as "short-timers syndrome!" It's hard to stay focused at work when you know you have this big life changing event coming up, "and" you're going to have some R&R time at home. It's OK. Before you know it, you will be busy recovering & re-learning how to eat healthier. Youll be well on your way. Hang in there ladies. It will all work out

I agree with the other posters here. You don't have control over the work load, so stay focused & do what you can do as best as you can. Do NOT let this miserable person have control over your emotions. This journey is already quite trying at times. Only YOU can control how you feel / react (90% is what happens to us. 10% is how we react). You can never be at fault as long as you do the best that you can & stay calm. Certainly not worth getting stressed / sick over. Focus on your personal health, and what you need to do to stay healthy. Go prepared with meals or drinks so they're available to you when you need them. Returning to work is a bit exhausting, but don't over do it & do what you can. Also focus on what sounds like an amazing goal, in being able to stop working soon. Do a mental count down if that helps. You can smile each time this miserable person says something to try to annoy you, knowing that you'll be out of there in X amount of time. Take care. It'll all work out in the end!!!

Our next Bariatric Pal support meeting is scheduled for: Date: Monday, Sept 8th Location: Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80023. Eisenhower Conference Room ~ 2nd floor Time: 6pm-7:00 / 7:30pm Please let me know if you plan on attending so I can plan accordingly, thanks. In the meantime, if you'd like to receive Calendar Event reminders via FB, please join our Mission Slimpossible online support team. Send me a friend request to Fran Catalan Porter, and I will add you to the private group (for your privacy, not visible to anyone else on FB).

Kaiser Support Meeting reminder. This meeting is open to anyone, not just Kaiser patients. It's hosted by a Kaiser Bariatric Nurse (who tries to bring in guest speakers from time to time). Wednesday, 8/27/14 Located at Good Samaritan off of 287 in Lafayette Conference Room D Starts at 4:30pm

No need to panic. Like the person ahead of me stated, poop comes from your intestines not stomach. But, since it's been a week, you don't want to strain yourself. For immediate help, you can try Milk Of Magnesia, or add a capful of Miralax in any drink. It dissolves & you can't taste or see it. You can use that on a daily basis or every other day & it won't hurt your system at all. Also, you can try using flax seed in your yogurt or Protein drink every day as well. Good luck!

As many have said, thanks so much for sharing your honest story with us, and for others for adding to it. It's true, any WLS is just a tool, and it's up to us to nurture this tool. But, I can see how easy it would be to become complacent in our 'new skin' thinking that the hard work is done. In reality, it's never done. It's a work in progress. I hope I will always keep this in mind as time progresses & life throws it's challenges at me. Best of luck with your on-going journey. No doubt you will be successful

I started with 1 Dr for my lap band surgery & had different insurance during difficult times which resulted in revision surgery through a different insurance. And now, I'm actually back to another insurance again. I haven't found that replacement surgeon, but am looking. Mind you, this is all within a 2 year time frame You didn't mention why you're changing, but I'm guessing it could be as a result of insurance. Contact your current insurance company & ask them if they cover bariatric, and what Dr's are in your area,

Great article though a bit scary to confirm we we already know ~ that our stomachs will expand to hold a slightly larger capacity, "but" that WLS was always a "tool." A tool that we alone have complete control over. Treat it well & it will treat us well in return. I'm thankful every day for my tool. I'm almost 8 months post revision to sleeve, and this thought scares me. I hope it's enough to always keep me focused!!!

Hi N Denver peeps! Just a reminder that tomorrow is our next Bariatric Pal support meeting. Our topic will be "grocery shopping!" It will be held on August 11th at the Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80023. Eisenhower Conference Room ~ 2nd floor Starts at 6pm. Please let me know if you plan on attending so I can plan accordingly. Thanks ~ hope to see you there!

I had the band & was revised to the sleeve with a pre-sleeve weight of 155 at the time of my revision. I was having trouble with the band, which was documented, as it had partially slipped. While I had a lower weight, Kaiser CO did approve me. Mind you, my band was done through a different insurance company all together, so I thought for sure I wouldn't get approved. I was thankful as all I had to pay was the deductible ($1500). I would consider another surgeon that might support you. If you continue to 'have issues" & it's documented, you may be able to get the revision.

Hang in there & stay positive. It will help with your recovery! Sending best wishes your way!

I really enjoyed this article & hope to incorporate it into our next N Denver Chapter Meeting Thanks for sharing! Fran