Any Iowa sleevers?

[frananp03 110]

Welcome abbie and Tdia!

[Luckygrl 87]

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

[Nana1222 159]

Lucky do they give you a journal to keep track of your intake or do they recommend one? I wonder how the BariatricPal is?

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[frananp03 110]

They dont give you one but you can use anything u want. I am partial to myfitnesspal because it has everything you need for free. U can even get macros for a recipe. It has a big database of foods including restaurants. Its just impotant to keep track.

[Luckygrl 87]

Lucky do they give you a journal to keep track of your intake or do they recommend one? I wonder how the BariatricPal is?

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Nana, you can get one from your dietician. I have a hard time remembering to journal. I've done some on myfitnesspal on my phone and I bought one too. Try to figure out what works best for you and start the habit now. I don't even write in the calories, Protein, etc. I'm just doing the food and amount I ate. And keeping track of Water too.

[tdia13 24]

Luckgrl, I am in Des Moines. I had Cahalan. I too use MyFitnessPal to keep track of my Water and food. I also bought a Fitbit. The Fitbit and MyFitnessPal talk to each other which is nice.

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[Treadmillwalker 486]

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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[Luckygrl 87]

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Hi treadmillwalker!! Welcome to the group!!

[Luckygrl 87]

Luckgrl, I am in Des Moines. I had Cahalan. I too use MyFitnessPal to keep track of my Water and food. I also bought a Fitbit. The Fitbit and MyFitnessPal talk to each other which is nice.

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tdia13, I have a fitbit too but usually forget to put it on. I need to get back into the habit of wearing it.

[abbielynn1993 13]

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

[frananp03 110]

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Welcome treadmillwalker!!!

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

Abbie...who does the surgery in cedar falls?? I used to work at allen so just curious

[abbielynn1993 13]

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Welcome treadmillwalker!!!

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

Abbie...who does the surgery in cedar falls?? I used to work at allen so just curious

Dr. Matthew Glascock

[hudjess 95]

Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes?

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[Luckygrl 87]

I did it!!!! I hit twoville!!! Wooohooo!! So excited that this stall is over!! ~~~happy dance~~~ Now to get my membership at the YMCA!! Do any of you work out at the YMCA in Des Moines?

[frananp03 110]

Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes?

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Welcome jess!! I have not heard of Dr. Eibes...where from??