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Brenda W. 23 years, 3 months ago

Manpower has changed insurances and they now cover nothing!! Do not work for manpower if you want insurance that covers this surgery!!

MommaAngel 23 years, 6 months ago

HI BRENDA I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Brenda W. 23 years, 6 months ago

11-18-2002, Hello everyone, hope all is good. I have an update, I am down to 204, that is 145lbs since March 27th, 2002. I am wearing a size 14 - 16 and am being told I look great. I will post a pic as soon as I have one... Good Luck to all having the surgery and have a wonderful Thanksgiving...be careful eating that turkey!! Love to all, and God Bless

Brenda W. 23 years, 7 months ago

Carol: Thanks so much for asking. Well, the surgery wasn't that bad... I have had 2 c-sections and mine was somewhat like that. Of course in the hospital it was a breeze (my surgery was tuesday, march 27 and I left friday, march 30th) they brought me everything I could eat. My sister stayed at the hospital with me, the staff was great at St Vencents in Little Rock, AR. I felt I was in good hands, comfortable with the staff, pain meds were attentively looked after and adjusted according to my needs. I stayed at my parents house for the next 2 weeks and I read and re read the pamplet the doctor gave me on what and when to eat. My mom would ask me what I wanted and I would read what options I had and tell her, she was great she fixed me my meals for the next 2 weeks. I didn't eat anything that was not on the list. I also ate small amounts and when it was time to try something new I went very slowly. I drank lots of V8 Juice and ate lots of cottage cheese and baked patatos. I didn't eat meat for 2 weeks after it said I could, and I drank lots of water (if I wasn't eating I was sipping water). BE CAREFUL WITH THE WATER DO NOT DRINK IT RIGHT AFTER THE MEAL, wait for about 45 mins to an hour. I had more trouble with not drinking at the same time I ate, than with any other food issues. But with trial and error, I finally got to a comfortable place. I took my vitiams (not perfectly at first, but I got use to it). I still take the chewable with IRON! and I take calcium too. I would eat 4 or 5 times a day, but slowly and tryed to listen to my body to tell when I had enough. I am 6 months into this new journey and now I can eat and drink just about anything. Meats are still hard sometimes and so are breads, but I the hardest thing to do is to eat slowly, I still have problems with that and thats okay, I am not perfect but now I know how to make better choices, I have kinda made a game with it, I buy lots of low fat, low sugar snacks and just take bites, then I save the rest for later, It seems like I am eating all day long, and I try not to eat after dark, if I do it is something light like soup, or ice cream(low fat and low sugar of course). I still try to drink lots of fluids, water is the best, not perfect at that either!! It's funny because I won't lose any weight for a week and I will swear that is all I am gonna lose and then the next week I will be down another 5lbs, and I just continue to follow the plan, low fat and low sugar, lots of water and fluids!! I have learned to experiment with soups, make them really thick and chuncky. I love angel hair pasta, do lots with that. I eat lots of veggies, patatos(with real sour cream and cheese), cauliflower, mixed veg's(right out of the can mixed with V8 Juice)heated, still eat lots of tomatos and cottage cheese. I snack on popcorn, crackers(all different kinds), bagels(1/2 of one lasts most of the day!), low fat low sugar cookies, animal crackers, chex snack mix. I am very aware of trying NOT to strech my stomach out, again not perfect. I hope this helps !!! If you have any questions feel free to contact me any time on the message board of at my email [email protected]. P.S. I never had to do the meat tenderizer thing either!! Love to you all and God Bless, Brenda

Carol P. 23 years, 8 months ago

Hi Brenda, I bow to you, oh goddess of weight loss!! Good heavens, how did you lose so much weight in only 6 months? Please write something on the board on how you did it, what you ate, how much excersise and all. We would LOVE to hear your story! PLEASE! Big Hug! Carol Percel

Brenda W. 23 years, 8 months ago

I am just learning this so bear with me. I am here to help all I can. I have enjoyed all your comments and thank you for making me feel soo welcomed....I hope to see you all soon

Brenda W. 23 years, 8 months ago

charanewme 23 years, 8 months ago

Brenda what a fabulous weigth loss!!!!! You are and inspiration to us all. Keep us posted because I think we will see you ligther in the future.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 8 months ago

BRENDA~~ 130 pounds in 6 months! WOW! You are AWESOME. Please keep us posted on your progress, you are an inspiration to all of us.

dlr121702 23 years, 8 months ago

Brenda, I am sooo happy for you.!. To have lost such an incrediable amount of weight in only 6 months is amazing. My surgery isnt until Dec 17th. Could you share with me your diet since your operation? Did you have an RNY open or lap? How long did you drink liquids before you started on baby food....and then when did you start food, food. I am really excited for you and cant wait to hear how you did this. I want to do the same. I have the deturmination, I just need some encouragment.....{hugs]