Danni-doinit4me

It could have just been a bad day in general, Hung did a great job with my other surgeries. It would be nice for us all to meet.

I will have to go see him thank you! Danni did you have any complications when you went to dr hung

He did my hernia and gall bladder surgery and he did good. I just didn't like the feeling I got at his seminar. I had his seminar 5 years dog and I feel his program has changed. More of a "business". I I did not feel the passion from him as I did before I hope this makes sense. Bit as a surgeon goes I think Hung is very qualified. I if like Forse's team much better overall. I think they help in navigating thru it all

You should go and listen to Dr Forse at Lifepoint- He's great and his staff is fantastic- I can't get approved until after July 30, and they are working with me to get everything done and scheduled so it's a go and all they need to do is file it on July 30. He taught the procedure at Stanford - and had tons of published documents and articles in the medical journals-

Have you been to the support group? I have gone every month since September. I love Dr. Forse. I was going to go with Hung but then my PCP had me meet Dr. Forse. I got a much better "vibe" from him.

And I should add hung has done two other surgeries on me and all was good.

After my surgery, I was up by 4am for about 2 weeks! I think I just couldn't stay comfortable.

I had the Force and loved it, i finally started to develop the rash so I sent it back, waiting on the new to come out before I purchase any, but may look at other options.

Congratulations!! Keep up the good work. Keep the faith!!

I chose "other", I don't have a fear of going out to eat. I really don't have a desire. We have gone out on a few occasions and all was good, able to choose from the menu, ate very little and took the rest home. Since I am not hungry most of the time, nothing sounds good, so I just prefer to eat at home at this point. I am just about 6 months out, it may change.

Dr. Forse is at Bryan West, he also has a practice at Creighton in Omaha! He is great! From what I understand Forse, Hung and Teducci (sp) will be working together in the near future. I am not sure on what level, but they will be combining the two bariatric programs to an extent.

I learn more everyday! I have been more closely looking at labels not only for Protein and calories but carbs and sugars. Never thought about cottage cheese having ore carbs in the lower fat version.

Starting challenge weight. 218.7

Goal weight 207.

Good luck to all. Keep the faith!!!

Final challenge weigh in. 218.7.

I'm in!! Again thanks for the setting these challenges up!!!

Congratulations. You look great!!!!

I have mine at 199. That is my first goal. To be in onderland after that I will set a new one.

I am 5.5 months out and have a Protein Shake daily. That's the way I like to start my day!!

One of my favorites. "Just thinking about going to workout burns zero to zero calories". Gets me motivated to start moving!!

Here are your stats for small serving sizes: 1 oz cashews 155 calories, 12 gr fat, 9 gr carbs, 5 gr Protein 1 oz sesame stix (1/3 c) 150 cal, 9 gr fat, 15 carb, pro 2 Dried blueberries 40 gr serving: 130 cal, 1 gr fat, 32 gr carb, 30 gr sugar, 1 gr pro. Walnuts 1 oz. 185 cal, 18.49 gr fat, 3.89 carbs, 4.32 gr pro dried banana chips are FRIED: 1 oz = 147 cal, 10 gr fat, 17 carb, 0.6 pro Dried pineapple 1 PIECE 69 cal, 0.17 fat, 18.4 carbs, 13.23 gr sugar. 0.77 pro Your choc you used by name: 16 pcs . 170 cal, 8 gr fat 28 gr carbs 23 gr sugar, 1 pro. WHOA!!!!! I think I will pass. I am a big label reader!!! And I could never eat just 1/3 c of this

Wow!! Thanks for that! I stay away from most if not all trail mixes because they are so high in calories carbs sugars and fat! But it sure dies sound good.

Hang in there!! Don't give up hope, all your hard work will pay off! Keep the faith!!

Congratulations on your surgery!!! Keep the faith!!! Walk as much as tolerated and follow all your instructions. Don't push through the stages too soon!!

I weigh myself once a week, mainly because I need to log my weight for the weight loss challenges here. But even if wasn't doing the challenges I would still weigh myself weekly, to see my progress and to make sure I am not going in the wrong direction.

Doing good, current weight 221!! I go for my 6 month check up next week. Hopefully doc is happy with my progress!!

@@Trever do yo have the calorie/carb/protein break down? sounds good.

Thank you to all for the responses!!! We have some really good local bike shops so that is where I will start.

Hi, I have been wanting to start riding a bike again and was just curious at what I should look for. I mainly want it for riding on the many bike trails around here. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sounds like you are doing what you are supposed to do and are doing great!!! I enjoy reading your progress, as I have said before I wish I had found this site before my surgery but am happy to have found it now! Keep the faith!!!!