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HoosierDoula · October 22, 2007

I wish I had known about this forum BEFORE I started my journey ..but I am here now My name is Susan, I am 35 and a mom to 6 little ones - Hannah(10), Logan (9), Lance (7), Hayden (4) and my TWINkies Mason & Morgan who are 2. I was banded on October 5 of this year ..and doing well so far. .I'm down 11 pounds since the morning of surgery. My surgeon is Dr Gupta at St Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence. It took almost 10 months from start of the process to my surgery date but worth every struggle along the way. I look forward to getting to know you all!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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banded 10/5/07 Dr Gupta, IN

Saintluver · October 22, 2007

Hi! I am from Indiana and went to college at University of Indianapolis. I miss Indy so badly! Just wanted to say hello and tell you that you are doing a great job!!

mejr62 · October 23, 2007

Hello,

Boy, You have your hands full.... I have 5 kids although they are older now. I heard St Vincent is a great place to have the surgery done. I am from Inpls and having it done at St Francis by Dr Clark.

Do you have a favorite Protein Drink and if so where did you purchase? Tell me if you will how you have learned to deal with the stress other than eating? If you would rather do a private message that is fine. Keep up the good work!!!!

HoosierDoula · October 23, 2007

Hello,
Boy, You have your hands full.... I have 5 kids although they are older now. I heard St Vincent is a great place to have the surgery done. I am from Inpls and having it done at St Francis by Dr Clark.

Do you have a favorite Protein drink and if so where did you purchase? Tell me if you will how you have learned to deal with the stress other than eating? If you would rather do a private message that is fine. Keep up the good work!!!!

Yes, St V's is AWESOME, I HIGHLY recommend their program!! As for Protein drinks ..no, I am using the milk recipe provided by the dietician's..and using lots of sugar free chocolate Syrup to make it tolerable :mad: Stress?!? What stress?!! lol I was never a stress/emotional eater, I just like food. .so eating wasn't a coping issue for me. I just try to keep myself busy all the time now, which isn't too difficult given how busy my house always is!! Good luck to you!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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banded 10/5/07 Dr Gupta, IN

MissSac · October 23, 2007

Welcome!!!!

I am from IN as well and went to school in Indy... I too miss Indy terribly. Welcome aboard... I have only been here a few short days but this place is AWESOME!!!!

Chris61 · October 23, 2007

I was banded on 9/19/07 and I work in Indy during the week. Things are going well so far. I had my first fill on 10/15/07. Glad to see others are doing well also.

Chris

KristieMohler · October 23, 2007

I am from Indiana as well, north of Lafayette. I went to Indy to have my surgery. I have my first dr apt. this thursday to get a fill. I am nervous. I was banded Sept 27 and am down 14 pounds. Does anyone have any advice on the excersiseing? I am trying to walk a mile every other day, should I be doing more? Also is anyone else eating out?