Looking for a Sleeve Buddy in Austin, TX

[jatherley 126]

TexasRN, I wish you luck today. Praying your surgery is uneventful and your recovery is quick.

[txgirl78 2]

<p>Hey, there! Hope your surgery goes really well Mine is scheduled for May 1, and I am planning to start the pre-op diet on Thursday. Keep in touch, ok? </p> <p> </p> <p>Sherry</p>

Lol I will I'll give you the scoop.

[skellertx 14]

Thinking of you, Linda.

[txgirl78 2]

Good luck everyone!

[jatherley 126]

Everyone, myfitnesspal username is jeanneatherley. Started logging again today. Feel free to add me if you'd like. I walked a few minutes today with my 5lb weights. Boy can I feel a difference between them and my 3lb weights. Every little bit helps.

[skellertx 14]

I'm . . . skellertx on MFP

Jeanne, I am SO GLAD for you logging your food and getting in some walking. It really does help, and I need to do that, too. I know when we got together on Sunday I mentioned I was starting the pre-op diet the next day, but I moved that to Thursday once I realized that is my 3-weeks-from-surgery date. So . . . Thursday.

I think I need to buy a steak to get me started on the no-more-than-30-carbs-no-less-than-70-protein-grams pre-op diet. That will be something to look forward to.

I have been walking the dogs at least a mile every day, but I need to get my bike in order again and start doing some cycling, too. And I've not been back swimming in almost two weeks, so that needs to get back in place, at least until surgery.

Working on getting my work projects in order, too, 'cause I'm a little worried about that. Hopefully I'll be able to take the two weeks off without too much trouble :/

Smooches all around!

[jatherley 126]

Shelly definitely have your steak. That's a lot of Protein. nothing wrong with starting at 3 weeks. That will give you time to detox from the caffeine and carbs. The first week or so will be rough but you can do it. Keep your eye on the prize and stay focused.

You reminded me that I had lost my commitment to logging my intake with everything my family has had going on the in the last couple months. I decided it was time to start again.

I didn't get my walking in on Sunday or Monday but my focus is back today. My 5k is less than 2 weeks away. My goal is to complete it in under 60 minutes walking.

Edited April 8, 2014 by jatherley

[1BadWitch 0]

Hi All, I am trying to find info on good surgeons in our area so that I won't have to drive up to DFW. I went to a, well not sure what to call it other than a sales call in Killeen and was not impressed with the outfit. So I decided to put it off and try Weight Watchers, which worked for about 12 pounds and then it was back to business as usual. I'd greatly appreciate any and all imput!

[skellertx 14]

1BadWitch, you might want to look at Southwest Bariatric, http://www.southwestbariatric.com/. They come well-recommended, and have clinics in Austin and Round Rock.

[jatherley 126]

Hi All, I am trying to find info on good surgeons in our area so that I won't have to drive up to DFW. I went to a, well not sure what to call it other than a sales call in Killeen and was not impressed with the outfit. So I decided to put it off and try Weight Watchers, which worked for about 12 pounds and then it was back to business as usual. I'd greatly appreciate any and all imput!

Southwest Bariatric in Austin is decent. However they do more then just bariatric surgeries. There is a place called True Results in Austin as well that specializes in bariatric surgeries. I had a co-worker go through True Results and liked them. Not all insurance carriers will cover them though. Most insurance requires you to go through a center of excellence and the only center of excellence in Austin is Saint David's Hospital.

Have you checked in Temple at the Scott and White? Or is Mary Harden Baylor still around? I'm not sure what programs are available in Killeen.

[jatherley 126]

I went through the Southwest Bariatric clinic in Round Rock. Dr Marquez is extremely compassionate. She puts it to you straight though. I like her.

[TexasRN 1]

Hi all.....

Had my sleeve yesterday..... I am feeling great.... Been up walking around... Able to go to the bathroom...... Pain is minimal, thanks to the pain medicine.... No nausea... And had my X-Ray no leaks or obstructions... And am having a popcicle.... Yay.... Never thought a popcicle would be so good....

Can't wait to get out of here....

Linda

[skellertx 14]

Wow, Linda!!! Congratulations! I am SO GLAD you're doing well and feeling good. Stay on top of the pain, girl, and take all the meds they give you. HUGHUGS!

[jatherley 126]

Linda, Glad to hear everything has gone well. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Let us know if you need anything.

[TexasRN 1]

Hi all.....

I am still doing well..... Tummy is sore.... But that is to be expected. I have been very lucky and not had any nausea...... Yay.....able to drink clear fluids yesterday and onto full liquids today.... I'm have way thru a Protein drink today....

How's everyone else doing.

Linda