brenlee1965 wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Still more things to do... -  So the PA that I see told me all I had to do was wait for the surgery date......LIAR! I called to check on the EMMI video that they make ALL bariactric patients watch (cause I has...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
typical day... - My friends & sister day that I am OCD or something because I want to know exactly what I need to do regarding protein/food/water/vitamins....for when I come home from the hospital....

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
FRUSTRATED - So my PA told me that all I needed to do was wait for the Surgery date and I called for the video thing that Bassett sends to all patients and the secretary said, "You still have t...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Rewards? - What kind of "rewards" are you giving yourself when meeting the goals you /doctor want?

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Clothes - I was wondering what you all do about the fact that your work clothes don't fit for very long once you get the surgery. I am lucky enough to have 2 people very close too me that re...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Vitamins Question - I lost my paperwork from my Nut that told me the three things that I will need (vitaminwise)...I think it was calcium something, iron something and B vitamin something. Should I ca...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
SO what do you think? - I already know I will be having my gallbladder out along with my RNY being done. When they did a 2nd EDG they found a moderate hiatal hernia. Do you think they will have to do some...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Before & after pics....what did you do... - I'd like to know what you all did to have lost so much weight and look great.The before and after photos are awesome! I guess I am just wondering if you have to become an exercise ...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Still waiting.....AUGH - I am getting impatient.....I have done all of the testing and the required weight loss and I am STILL waiting for s surgery date......AUGH! In the meantime, I have to keep the weig...

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Thanks....I cannot wait to be on the losers bench with everyone...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
What to do.... - I am wanting some ideas of things that don't center around FOOD. I read something the other day and realize that many things in my life are centered around picnics, family food day...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Protein Question - Does the body have the ability to STORE protein (or) is it something the body doesn't produce? Why it's so important.

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Treadmill Question - I just got a treadmill and am using it; although, my weight, knees and back stop me from being on it for long....Should I be changing the speed every few minutes to maximize the be...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Protein Powder or Protein shakes - Does one work better than the other? Or do we need powder to add to foods (to get our protein in for the day)

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Exercise Routine - What have you done that has helped you maximize your weight loss? Specifics, please.

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
What can you do NOW that you couldn't do before WL - I am wanting some ideas of things that don't center around FOOD. I read something the other day and realize that many things in my life are centered around picnics, family food day...

brenlee1965 posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
Fabulous!!! Way to go!

brenlee1965 posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
Thanks. I should have showed my teeth....LOL

brenlee1965 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Met the pre-surgery weight loss today -  I was anxious & worried all week. I went there today and weighed in less than what they wanted me to lose! Yippee.  So excited about that. I have no more appts to go to; I am to ...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Todays meeting - I met my pre-surgery weight=loss requirements (actually with an additional 5 pounds lost)....That means that my surgical team has aproved me for the next steps...which he said are ...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
How would you respond? - I am curious how you would respond to the comment of "WLS is the easy way out" The reason I am curious is because I know this is going to come up. I did read some responses on ...

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Got myself.... - A used electric treadmill......We have a Love/Hate relationship.....I love it and my body hates it.....we are working on LOVING it together,.....LOL

brenlee1965 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
CPAP - I am looking forward to NOT having to use my CPAP machine anymore.....Has anyone on here been able to get rid of their CPAP machine after the surgery & was it something that happen...

brenlee1965 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Still attempting to lose the pre-surgery weight lo - I didn't lose the 18 pounds (that are required) BUT I did lose 15 pounds. Yippeeeee. I am weighing myself here at home and I am at the 338 pounds. Each day I am actively making hea...
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