MN - Minneapolis/St.Paul

[lindalue 70]

Fawnb71 nice to have you I met up with the group this last Saturday it was my first time we had a fantastic time. I live in Ham Lake. I will be getting sleeved in October. We are planning to get together next month will keep you posted

[mbrinmn 105]

_{Fawnb71, Welcome!!! As Lindalue mentioned, we just had a small meet up with four of us, but we had so much fun and got a LOT of information from everyone. Lindalue and another member are going to set up the next meeting, we all decided that Saturday mornings seem the easiest with all our different work schedules and such. Hope you'll be able to make the next one!}

[mbrinmn 105]

Anyone interested in chewable multi and Calcium Vitamins. For some odd reason, I just cannot stomach them. No matter how well they are flavored with citrus or berry flavors. I have 3 bottle of opurity Multi Vitamins specifically designed for Gastric Sleeve patients and 3 bottles of the calcium pills.< /p>

I found out they can not be returned, even though they are still shrink wrapped. Would anyone who can stomach chewable like to have them?

I'm sure we can figure out a way to hand off.

[Floridagirl2 19]

Hey Marybeth,

I'll give them a try! Why don't u bring them on Friday. Are the Calcium chewable too?

[mbrinmn 105]

Hey Marybeth,

I'll give them a try! Why don't u bring them on Friday. Are the Calcium chewable too?

Yes, both are chewables and they are all yours. For some reason I just can't do chewables, even TUMS. I should have known better, but I was trying to get everything in order before surgery.

Here is the site that explains them: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/bariatric-vitamins/opurity-bypass-optimized-multi-vitamin.html

[mbrinmn 105]

Oh my word. Got a little ahead of myself with the eating program and had a Perkins pumpkin muffin because they are very soft.

Had to pull over and throw up...good thing I carry lots of plastic store bags to use as garbage bags in my car! Nothing but good puréed nutritious food for me for a while longer!

[Floridagirl2 19]

Oh Marybeth, so sorry about the pumpkin muffin debacle! That will definitely be a cautionary tale for me to take each phase slowly! Nineteen more days of shakes.....uggggggghhhh!

[fawnb71 49]

Mbrine, sorry you experienced that... I remember that stage. Even after 2 years if I don't eat proper, my tiny will still give me heck. I found too much fat or too much carb was moody of my issue, unless of course I simply ate too fast. You will learn what your new tummy will and won't allow.

The chewable vitamins are another thing. Some people can handle them while others can only do pills. Me... Nope, nothing for about 3 months. During that period, I drank fuze Slenderize. Doc said 2 bottles a day plus b6 d3 and B12. Funny thing is, even now, I like my Fuze Water and take the gummy vitamins (multi And b12).

Take time to get to know your new tummy, don't rush you and her have a life time to live together. We have yet it right so it will do good for us! Have a great day and thank you for welcoming me!

[mbrinmn 105]

Thank you for all the support and great advice. Needless to say, I will NOT be having any sweat breads or muffins anytime soon. I'm not missing bread at all, but I wonder if that will have the same effect. I haven't had any carbs in the form of bread. Just chopped/mashed up Pasta.< /p>

Oh, did I tell you about this handy little thing I found? You can take it anywhere and while it may be a little bit of a curiosity to the waiter or waitress, it is pretty quiet and unassuming. It is what helped me transition to yummy things like spinach tortellini with sundried tomatoes in a broccoli sauce.

http://smile.amazon.com/Starfrit-093474-Swizzz-Prozzz-Chopper/dp/B00D1KZJRU/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1411470958&sr=1-2&keywords=starfrit

I bought two. One for work and one to take out with me or stay at home.

[fawnb71 49]

Looks like you are getting a mini workout with your meal! that is awesome!

[mollyk26 38]

^{Good morning local peeps!}

^{My name is Molly, I'm in Minneapolis. I work for a hospital system, within their bariatric surgery program! (Can you say AMAZING?)}

^{Anyway, just thought I'd poke my head in and say hello. Anybody know of a meet up or support group coming up? I'm interested in meeting some sleeve/surgery peeps locally. It would seem I've just missed one. Darn my timing!}

[mollyk26 38]

Hi all!

My name is Molly, I live in Minneapolis. Sleeved in December, loving every minute since then. I am lucky enough to work for a Bariatric Surgery program within one of the hospitals here in the metro area. Truly amazing.

I just posted in the other group - I'm looking to meet some surgery/sleevie peeps from the area. I lived somewhere else when I had surgery, and they had an amazing support group. I miss them! But, I'm hoping to find my own family of small-portioned foodies around here.

It would appear I just missed the meet-up. Is there anything planned within the next couple of weeks? Would anyone want to get together for a coffee/tea with me?

[mbrinmn 105]

Hi all!

My name is Molly, I live in Minneapolis. Sleeved in December, loving every minute since then. I am lucky enough to work for a Bariatric Surgery program within one of the hospitals here in the metro area. Truly amazing.

I just posted in the other group - I'm looking to meet some surgery/sleevie peeps from the area. I lived somewhere else when I had surgery, and they had an amazing support group. I miss them! But, I'm hoping to find my own family of small-portioned foodies around here.

It would appear I just missed the meet-up. Is there anything planned within the next couple of weeks? Would anyone want to get together for a coffee/tea with me?

Hi Molly,

Welcome to the group. GardenLady set this group up in June, so we are slowly gaining momentum and trying to find our stride. Linda and Lori are going to decide on the next meeting place and it will most likely be on a Saturday morning since that day seems sometimes easier for those further out of the metro area to get to. Lori and Linda (can't think of their code names right now) have not had the surgery and our both scheduled for next month. They would like one more meeting before their surgery just to ask more questions and get to know us a little better as a support group.

I can tell you that Linda and I are getting together with FloridaGirl2 (she can tell you her own first name) this Friday at 10am at the Starbucks in the Mall of America. FloridaGirl2 has not had surgery yet, so it cold be great if you were able to join us.

My information for texting, calling, or emailing is 651-231-2465 or mbrinmn@gmail.com. This forum certainly works since I get all those prompt emails as well. Maybe I'll see if Frankiethegirl can join us too. She has a little more job flexibility and might be able to make it as well.

[mbrinmn 105]

I live in Woodbury too.

Woodbury

[Floridagirl2 19]

Hi Molly,

As Marybeth stated above a few of us are getting together at Sbux at the MOA on Fri. AM. If anyone else would like to come feel free! We r meeting at 10:00. I had my surgery on Sept 9th at Mayo.... A new type of endoscopic procedure.

Two weeks out and I've lost 8 lbs! Couldn't be happier!