http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ Bluepoint Surgical Group: Recent Posts en Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:07 +0000 http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1520 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:34:18 +0000 McCauley 1520@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Phoenix: Congrats! A speedy recovery indeed to you both:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1519 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:11:39 +0000 Blkphoenix856 1519@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Wow Jen! You're doing better than I did. I was just doing well enough to stay awake and watch TV! LOL </p> <p>Here's to a speedy recovery! </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1518 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:29:42 +0000 Sully 1518@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Congratulations!</p> <p>Sully<br /> -----------------------------<br /> Lap-Band 4/15/09<br /> 355/325/200<br /> Highest/Current/Goal<br /> -----------------------------<br /> My Lap-Band Journey<br /> <a href="http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389" rel="nofollow">http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389</a> </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1517 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:28:57 +0000 Sully 1517@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>CONGRATULATIONS - Welcome to the club. It's the first step to the rest of your life!</p> <p>Sully<br /> -----------------------------<br /> Lap-Band 4/15/09<br /> 355/325/200<br /> Highest/Current/Goal<br /> -----------------------------<br /> My Lap-Band Journey<br /> <a href="http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389" rel="nofollow">http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389</a> </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1516 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:14:17 +0000 McCauley 1516@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Jen: CONGRATS! YOU DID IT:) Speedy recovery and excellent results! </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1515 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:45:26 +0000 dcehills 1515@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I did it I am done! I am banded!! :) Doing really well! Thanks for all the support! :) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1514 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:38 +0000 dcehills 1514@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Iam banded!! I made it through! Everyone was so fantastic! I am not in any pain. I feel fine. A mild discomfort - I think I can feel my band! :) I may be staying over night...not sure.</p> <p>Thanks so much for all the support! </p> <p>Your banded sister!<br /> Jen </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1513 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:30:01 +0000 shyjaybird 1513@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I wish I had seen this post before I gave most of my old clothes to the nursing home! Im currently in need to 22's and lower. being unemployeed and clothes costing 2 arms and a leg makes this thing difficult.. keep me posted i hope to be out these 24's soon!<br /> <a href="mailto:cjblackburn75@yahoo.com">cjblackburn75@yahoo.com</a></p> <p>Jenine </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1512 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0000 McCauley 1512@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>N.Springfield is fine.I am flexible but would prefer day. Thanks:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1511 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:12:07 +0000 alphashan15 1511@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>That's fantastic guys! I have some 24s that I could give to some newbies. I could use some 20s and 18s! </p> <p>What day/night would be best for you? And would you be willing to come to North Springfield, or should we find another location?</p> <p>Thanks for your interest,<br /> Shannon </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1510 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:01:01 +0000 McCauley 1510@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I am so excited for you! Let us know how you are doing. I wish you all the success:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=398#post-1509 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:59:41 +0000 dcehills 1509@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>This time tomorrow I'll be banded!! EEEK!!</p> <p>I am excited yet a little anxious about the whole thing. My body is going to change.</p> <p>Thanks for all the support! :) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1508 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:57:55 +0000 dcehills 1508@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Thanks! :) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=336#post-1507 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:35:45 +0000 Blkphoenix856 1507@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I have a plethora of Optifast options if anyone is interested. I have chocolate and strawberry shakes, the peanut butter bars, and the chicken soup (which was my favorite). </p> <p>Let me know if you're interested. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1506 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:33:15 +0000 Blkphoenix856 1506@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Jen, Just wanted to give you good thoughts for surgery! I know it's a couple days away. I hope you have the great nurses I did. </p> <p>I'm now 2 weeks post-op and it really feels like I had surgery a couple months ago. It's so strange!</p> <p>Good vibes to you! </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1505 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:28:51 +0000 McCauley 1505@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Hi:<br /> I had gastric RYN:)<br /> Babz:Keep trying with the Optifast!First day I could not tolerate at all and was ready to quit. Luckily, I had my pre-op with surgeon the next day and he said it was ok to switch to Premiere Protein(30 g).So, I did but rather than waste Opti,I tried again and learned to tolerate. I did more Premiere than Opti and lost 18lbs.<br /> Dr. Mo told me from our first meeting the more pre-surg weight you lose and shrink your liver-easier surgery and recovery. Man,was he right!I only used one,maybe 2 pushes of the morphine the first night. I actually had the nurse remove it because I did not need and it made me itch. I wasn't in pain just sore so I took a liquid pain killer at night so I would sleep. Once I came home I switched to OTC Tylenol on occasion.</p> <p>Are u staying at Fair Oaks? The nurses are awesome:)</p> <p>Shakes??mmmh? My taste seem to change way too often. I love Premiere but its not 100% whey. But,Dr. Mo so it was fine.<br /> The Unjury chocalate is good,but would not recommend the Strawberry Sorbet.UGH!<br /> Designer Whey from Vitamin Shoppe is tasty.<br /> I usually mix my protein with water as I am not a milk lover. Others have told me they are very good with milk.</p> <p>Just yesterday,I purchased several new proteins to try. We shall see how that goes.</p> <p>I am no expert and only 4 weeks out tomorrow but some friendly advice:<br /> Start sipping from the moment you awake<br /> Move things you will need often to higher ground! Bending was a pain the first few weeks. I wish I would have purchased a long handled grabber. I ended up using our long handled BBQ tongs.LOL</p> <p>Good Luck and please update soon as possible. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1504 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:48:32 +0000 dcehills 1504@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Optifast has been difficult. I can tolerate the taste but not the side affects - it just goes right through me. I think there is way too much sugar in them and it affects me. </p> <p>McCauley which surgery did you have? </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1503 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:03:29 +0000 babz1230 1503@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Good luck DCEHills. How have you been doing on the Optifast. I may have lost 5 lbs, because I have not been able to tolerate the Optifast. I have been trying but as soon as I drink it I throw up. I hope this does not stop me from having my surgery.</p> <p>McCauley your success is outstanding. Are there any shakes that you really like. I hope that I do not have the problem with them that I am having with Optifast. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1502 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:34:13 +0000 McCauley 1502@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Congrats and Good Luck on Wednesday!My health is getting better all the time.I wasn't on any meds but had unhealthy BP levels so med were around the corner. The best thing is I feel lighter and my clothes are too big.In about 6 weeks I've gone from 26/28 to 22s and lost 30 lbs.Best thing is hearing people acknowlege my hardwork. This lifestyle change can seem like a full time job with the supplements,shakes,measuring,etc But,I'm slowing getting into a groove.</p> <p>Good Luck! </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1501 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:19:30 +0000 dcehills 1501@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Thanks McCauley! ;) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1500 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:18:51 +0000 dcehills 1500@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I am having surgery on 3-10 too! Maybe I'll see you! :) Good luck. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1499 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:41:48 +0000 babz1230 1499@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Wow one week! Did you have banding or bypass? I'm scheduled to be off for 4 weeks and I didn't think that would be long enough. How has your health and weight loss changed since your surgery? Dr. Tran is my surgeon. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1498 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:30:52 +0000 McCauley 1498@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Congrats! Everyone is different--I had very little pain but soreness. I returned in a week. I feel great with the exception of low energy:) Since I am almost 4 weeks out I am hoping my energy will return soon.</p> <p>Dr. Mo is my surgeon and I adore him-who is yours?</p> <p>Good Luck:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=397#post-1497 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:08:35 +0000 babz1230 1497@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I am really excited to have my surgery on Wednesday (10 March 2010). I decided in January to have bypass surgery and I am extremely thankful that I did not have to wait a long time for my surgery to be scheduled. I am so ready to get healthy. I was wondering how long after surgery before other patients were able to return to work? </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=336#post-1496 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:02:09 +0000 babz1230 1496@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I was not able to tolerate too much of the optifast. I have some that someone can purchase. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1495 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:44:51 +0000 McCauley 1495@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Jen:Just read your blog!Love it and keep writing. Best of Luck:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=394#post-1494 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:48:07 +0000 Tammy 1494@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Great post! Sounds like some of my story! Good luck with your journey. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1493 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:46:18 +0000 rooney0224 1493@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Goodmorning,<br /> I have about 5 huge bags of clothes that I had posted at a previous time and never heard back from anyone. I have something for each of you. I have sizes from 26-28 all the way down to a 14. Please let me know how you would like to get together. My email address is <a href="mailto:staceywisniewski@verizon.net.">staceywisniewski@verizon.net.</a><br /> I look forward to hearing from you all.<br /> Stacey </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1492 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:54:58 +0000 McCauley 1492@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Thanks,I have 24-28(some still have tags and are dry cleaned) and would need 20-22. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=393#post-1491 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:02:37 +0000 wettig 1491@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I'm in for that! I would give up womens size 20 maybe 18 soon and need some 16's. </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1490 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:50:18 +0000 McCauley 1490@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Hiya,Jen:</p> <p> Congrats! Its such a good feeling when they clear you for surgery. I think I cried more at my final pre-op then when I was approved. When is your date? I hope you have a amazing recovery! Can't wait to read your blog:)</p> <p>Cheers to the end of Opti-fast and the beginning of LIFE:) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1489 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:08:18 +0000 dcehills 1489@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Hey all- I had my final pre op appointment to day and have been cleared for surgery!! Yippee! </p> <p>I am so ready to be done with optifast! UGH! Thanks for all the support! I too started a blog if you're interested.</p> <p><a href="http://journeytoanewjen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://journeytoanewjen.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>Thanks for the help!</p> <p>Jen </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=396#post-1488 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:04:56 +0000 dcehills 1488@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>I just did my nutrition class this week and Ashley told us (both band and RNY) to stay away from bars. You can buy protein shakes premade to keep at your desk or take with you. Just my thought. :) </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=396#post-1487 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:33:05 +0000 sweetie 1487@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Does anyone know if i protein bars are an option for RNY patients? I'm going to be traveling soon and sometimes I get really busy at work sometimes forget to eat so I think protein bars might come in handy. I saw some in target that had 20g protein and only 3grams of sugar. </p> <p>So the question is does anyone use protein bars? And if so which ones?</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/topic.php?id=395#post-1486 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:30:15 +0000 onegudwoman 1486@http://www.bluepointgroup.com/forum/ <p>Hello, now that I am getting closer to my surgery, of course my mind has started wandering. I recently found an online forum which had several lap band patients that are reporting significant hair loss. From my research, I am finding that this is more common with bypass patients and lap band patients that don't incorporate the recommended amount of protein in their diets. So my question is, Are there any lap band patients out there that are experiencing hair loss? If so, do you have any suggestions on what can be done in an attempt to minimize this. Thank you. </p>