Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

New from Olive Branch, Ms



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone. I'm researching banding, probably in Mexico for Jan 2007. Self pay, of course.

I'd like to hear from folks from this area who are banded or planning to be,

to get some support groups started and maybe exercise groups. I'm enjoying the on-line support, but would like to have someone to actually go through this process with :help: . I need all the help I can get.

Looking forward to chatting with all of you:p .

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Jewel, this is shackdog in Idaho. I think your plan of attack is on course, I to was a self pay. when I started just shy 4months ago I was at an all time high for me. 411 bmi of 52. Well here it is not quite 4 months later and I have lost a total of 86lbs and my BMI is 42. Down three shirt sizes and 4 pants sizes.

The best advise I can give you I have found is to follow the docs instructions to a tee. This forum is a great tool but like all tools it is just as good as you use it. I have found that there are many persons with great intentions and ADVICE but use the tool wisely. I also joined a support group here local and have not missed one meeting from the beginning of my journey. If I can ever be of assistance you can reach me email boiseman2001@yahoo.com .

Good luck and welcome to the gone for good club..........

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×