BariatricCeliac

Hey guys!
I put together an interest survey to get some information from you guys. If you are interested in meeting up, please complete this short survey to help us plan our support group meeting. Thanks!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL

Hi all!
I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.
About me:
My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.
As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?
I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

Hey folks.
Sorry it's been so long since you've heard from me. I went back to work on July 1st... forgot how busy my life really is.
Anyway, a grand total of 25 people submitted responses to the interest survey. The leading responses for days of the week to meet were Tuesday and Thursday. Most people want the meetings to start at 7:00 pm.
I haven't heard from our co-host in about six weeks. Maybe weekends are an option after all. How many people would prefer a weekend meeting?
Thanks for your patience with me.

I'm kind of leaning more toward church, library, public school -- something like that which will be free or cheap. My own home is not large enough to host people... I'm not opposed to a restaurant, but it may be tough to find one with a separate room (that also happens to be bariatric friendly).

Hey guys!
I put together an interest survey to get some information from you guys. If you are interested in meeting up, please complete this short survey to help us plan our support group meeting. Thanks!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL

Hi all!
I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.
About me:
My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.
As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?
I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

Hey y'all.
If anyone here is interested in coming to the BariatricPal support group for our area, please complete this survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL
Also, the thread for the support group is here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/303045-tx-dfw/

Commenting so I can follow the thread, I'm in Arlington.

I am in Dallas and I need a buddy but I won't have my procedure done till December

Hi all!
I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.
About me:
My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.
As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?
I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

Hi!
I feel real blessed that I can eat most foods and have no issues. I'm down 45 lbs since May 5. I've started working out with a trainer 2 days a week and walking 3 miles other days. I'm thrilled that I did this, it's a new lease on life. I feel great and every day seems to get better. Right now I have no cravings for sweets and ice cream. I know that may not last, but right now I'm very content. Good wishes to everyone! Linda

Hey guys!
I put together an interest survey to get some information from you guys. If you are interested in meeting up, please complete this short survey to help us plan our support group meeting. Thanks!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL

Way to go!
I use the unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I don't think I've even had real milk since the surgery.

Hey guys!
I put together an interest survey to get some information from you guys. If you are interested in meeting up, please complete this short survey to help us plan our support group meeting. Thanks!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL

Try this page. It gives lots of good info.
http://milestogo.squarespace.com/restaurant-rescue/

Any restaurant should have grilled fish or chicken And some sort of soft steamed vegetables. Three ounce serving of fish is about the size of the palm of your hand. Ask for to go box as soon as your food gets to table and pack up the rest of it to take back to hotel. Hopefully they will have your frig fixed by then. Or find the closest grocery store. Deli turkey or roast beef rolled up with cheese and spinach, dip in one of the fancy mustards.

Okay ladies, that's off-topic, let's try to be helpful. *smiles* Boar's Head deli meats are gluten free. The people at the counter don't always know what is gluten free and what's not. You can probably find a GNC nearby to buy a couple of Isopure Protein drinks since if you are gluten free you may have problems with lactose and while there are other Protein Drinks that are lactose free, Isopure tends to break things down pretty far to where it "shouldn't" bother you. At least it doesn't me. Others tend to give me headaches still. I make no promises but I wouldn't want you sick on your trip.
They will also have Protein Bars, Jerky, etc as finding Jerky that does not have gluten is difficult due to soy and terriyaki sauce. Though you may have better luck at a local Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers aka Vitamin Cottage. Fresh fruits and veggies are always good, but difficult in the first few weeks out of surgery while you are healing(again, different surgeries, different doctors) some of us needed baby food and purees, thankfully these can be found easily and are even in nice pouches now adays. Use your best judgement, but remember to get your Protein first, we don't want you getting anemic or losing hair.
tuna, salmon, ham, and even beef can be found canned and some in pouches. Be careful here as while they are easy protein to find they tend to be higher in sodium and extremely dense and sometimes hard to digest. I also get low fat cheese sticks to have with a couple of Blue Diamond nut thins when traveling. They are easy to have with me when we are out and don't tend to melt, plus I can have them in my purse and bonus, gluten free. You can also find eggs that are already boiled to either eat alone, make into an egg salad, or crumble onto a veggie salad. Again, dense protein so be careful.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to write me. I learned I was celiac AFTER my surgery so it was great fun finding out not only how to learn to eat my bariatric diet, but a whole new gluten free existence. *laughing. Good-luck on your trip.

Oh no!!! You poor thing. Keep us updated... I know there isn't much I can do from far away, but if you need someone to talk to, I'll be here.

There are a number of ongoing DFW threads in various locations on these boards. Wonder if everyone will eventually make their way here.

Hi all!
I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.
About me:
My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.
As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?
I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

Hi all!
I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.
About me:
My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.
As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?
I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

I'm only 4 days out from my bypass, but I'm almost always starving too.

I think that some of it may be head hunger, but my stomach has been growling almost nonstop for the last two days. It's not gas either. I've been basing my Protein Drinks around the hunger pains... it kind of helps.

Hi all! I finally went into surgery around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. All things considered, I feel pretty great. Last night was rough, but that's what morphine and Zofran are for. I can't really focus on words -- my vision is so blurry from the scopolamine patch -- do this will have to be short, I hope all of my surgery buddies are doing ok!

Thank you.
My surgery is at Baylor in Plano, TX. They were able to get me in at the original time for today. I feel a little bad because that means someone else got pushed back... but I'm also incredibly relieved.