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Carol, WOW, totally med free. That is quite an accomplishment. I am now about 3 1/2 months out and my husband is 1 month out and we are sure enjoying doing this together. I think it has brought us even closer as a couple. My A1C went from 6.9 pre ...
I don't know you and I wouldn't want to be rude, but according to your post you've lost 154 pounds todate........you may not be as slim as you want, but wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what an accomplishment............i hope you feel proud of yourself - you de...
That's awesome, Carol! CONGRATS!!! That is a major accomplishment and will see you much farther into the future than you would have seen without surgery!
I am not on here much anymore but, still read up when I can. I just wanted to let you know I am offically off all meds from before surgery. I was taken off my last pb pill on Friday. I had been on them since I was 26 yrs old and now I am 47 so tha...
Hello Barb, I drained mexican chick tortilla soup and that was good with crackers. I have also heard of people dipping their saltines in their yogurt. That works with any soups that sound good except creamy ones they are too rich. I also dug the E...
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- I am down 146 pounds now after 22 mos. I am feeling so much better. I have started a support group in Fort Myers and if your interested we would love for you to join us. It is THE BEST THING I have ever done for myself. I ride a bike,walk,talk, live life so much better now. I can't wait to get where I am going.
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I am not on here much anymore but, still read up when I can. I just wanted to let you know I am offically off all meds from before surgery. I was taken off my last pb pill on Friday. I had been on them since I was 26 yrs old and now I am 47 so that was quite a milestone for me. So I am not as slim as I wanted to be but, mission accomplished. I wanted the surgery for health reasons. No more diabetes,high blood pressure and high colestrol. Just do th12e best that you can do and life gets so much b… Continue
Posted on June 7, 2009 at 4:58pm — 3 Comments
2 yrs 1 mos. out
Hello Folks,
I switched shifts and now as busy as a bee. I wanted to post my stats for 2 yrs and give a few some HOPE...
I went to the doctor and he has backed me off my meds very slow....My labs were all great and he told me my A1C was a 5. With that I had been taking meds 1/2 pill everyother day. Now I am off glucophage,verapamil for bp and now take 1/2 pill every other day for bp and go back in 6 weeks.
So with my journey I have learned.
If you have thyroid problems keep a close check on the… Continue
I switched shifts and now as busy as a bee. I wanted to post my stats for 2 yrs and give a few some HOPE...
I went to the doctor and he has backed me off my meds very slow....My labs were all great and he told me my A1C was a 5. With that I had been taking meds 1/2 pill everyother day. Now I am off glucophage,verapamil for bp and now take 1/2 pill every other day for bp and go back in 6 weeks.
So with my journey I have learned.
If you have thyroid problems keep a close check on the… Continue
Posted on April 26, 2009 at 4:54pm — 6 Comments
Updated Photo 20 mos. out
Just thought I would let you know I posted a new mug shot. Got rid of the ole big girl pic. Carol Ware
Posted on December 19, 2008 at 2:59pm — 9 Comments
Sonya's surgery
Just a quick update on Sonya. Jeff gave me a call while we were at our MGB Support Meeting. Said she is fine except she does have gas pain in her chest. I told him to be sure to tell them if she needs pain meds. It was so nice of him to call and we are glad our friend is on the other side. Carol Ware
Posted on December 11, 2008 at 5:36pm — 7 Comments
Chiropractor ( Back Adjustment)
Hello All, I went to get a adjustment yesterday and my doctor was surprised. I can tell you that is one of the moments to remember. I remember going at 350 pounds and laying on that little table. Wow there is alot more room on that table now !!! It was so much better for me and HIM I am sure. I figured it would be good to do since my body has adjusted from not carrying such a big load. Well, he got to my neck and you should have heard all the noise. He said I bet you have been having head aches… Continue
Posted on September 24, 2008 at 9:48pm — 12 Comments
Comment Wall (136 comments)
- At 7:59pm on May 17, 2009,
Cheryl Suarez said…
- Hi Carol. Yes, I am going to the MGBU...and I will be happy to see some of the people I have been emailing!! I know many can't come because they are so far away, but it will be so nice, won't it? Have you been helping with the get together? Have you done this before? I need some PJs haha....haven't done a PJ party since high school....dusty
- At 5:08pm on April 11, 2009,
Elbee said… - I'm waiting for you to sign back in!
- At 1:47pm on March 31, 2009,
Gina DiSanto said… - Hey Carol, can you be a Patient Contact for me? If yes, my email is mizzgypsy@yahoo.com, thanks!
- At 3:13pm on March 30, 2009,
Elbee said…
- Hi Carol,
Its Elbee (Lola)...how are you doing?
- At 2:15pm on March 16, 2009,
francis j rosengren said… - Carmen, congradulations on your success! I am in the process of finishing the application and would like to know if you would share your story with me. If so could you email me your contact letter at fjr555@comcast.net
Thank you
Duke
- At 5:39pm on February 28, 2009,
Barb M said… - Hi Carol,
Thanks for your encouragement. I'm glad the surgery has really worked so well for you. I finally have a date in May ! I'm just ready to get this over with, but still have alot of my packet to finish. I'm not great on the computer and its slowed my down a little. I'm going need some contacts. Would you mind sending me your info letter? I'd really appreciate it! Barb
- At 12:28am on February 24, 2009,
Paula D said… - Wow, two years out next month? That's awesome!
- At 7:59am on February 17, 2009,
Carol Peters said… - Hi Carmen: My name is Carol I am 64 years old and I have had a weight problems for most of my life, my mother and two of my daughters also have problems with weight. I am an R.N. that works in the Intensive care unit and it is getting harder and harder for me to do the things that I have to do to care for my patient. I hope this is the type of information that you needed. As with Donna I was not able to find the contact list, new to this BLOG thing too. My email address is ca2peters@cox.net. Thanks Carol
- At 6:01pm on February 5, 2009,
Donna Hawkins said… - Hi Carmen,
My name is Donna Hawkins. I'm looking for contacts for my packet. Sandy at the clinic told me that there was some sort of contact list, but I have not been able to find it, so I thought I would just pick some members out and try it that way. If you are willing to help me out, I would surely appreciate it. If you decide to write me back, you can e-mail me at
aerolioness@yahoo.com
My tentative surgery date is March 11th, so I'm really trying to get this all together.
I was going to try to add an attachment here, but I'm not sure how to do that, so I'll just add the questions:
1. When did you have your MGB surgery?
2. What was your PreOp Weight?
3. What is your weight now?
4. What has been the worst thing about your MGB experience?
5. What has been the best thing your MGB experience?
6. Did you have your surgery in Nevada or Florida, and what did you think of the Dr.?
7. How would you rate the level of care that you received at the hospital?
8. How would you rate the responsiveness of the Clinic regarding pre-op questions/concerns?
9. Would you recommend this surgery to your friends or family members?
10. What is the one most important bit of advice that you would like to pass on to anyone that is getting ready to have the MGB?
If you have the time to answer the questions for me, I thank you. If you don't, I understand.
Future MGBr
- At 8:15am on January 30, 2009,
Audrey said… - Well, I spoke to my HR dept. and the information she gave me was that the insurance would only cover weight loss surgery for someone morbidly obese (I looked up the definition for morbildly obese and it is 100 pounds or more overweight) or if a doctor wrote and said it was medically necessary. It was a bit of a setback, but, I think I may qualify anyway. I am 100 pounds overweight with a BMI of 37.5 and I have some medical problems that may make it "medically necessary". I guess my next step will be finding a local doctor and getting a physical and his support. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Have a great day,
Audrey
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