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Carrie]]> ccagle betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:30:02 -0500 ../forum/read.php?4,200,200#msg-200 ../forum/read.php?4,200,200#msg-200 BUSYMOM betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:34:20 -0500 ../forum/read.php?4,199,199#msg-199 ../forum/read.php?4,199,199#msg-199 Wanda Gillett betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:12:29 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,197#msg-197 ../forum/read.php?4,180,197#msg-197 sgarza08 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:24:32 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,196,196#msg-196 ../forum/read.php?4,196,196#msg-196 Barbara]]> Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:23:32 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,195#msg-195 ../forum/read.php?4,180,195#msg-195 Barbara]]> Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:25 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,194,194#msg-194 ../forum/read.php?4,194,194#msg-194 Prettygirl betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:38:49 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,193,193#msg-193 ../forum/read.php?4,193,193#msg-193 sgarza08 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:02:38 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,192#msg-192 ../forum/read.php?4,180,192#msg-192 sgarza08 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:46:12 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,191,191#msg-191 ../forum/read.php?4,191,191#msg-191 Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:49:40 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,190#msg-190 ../forum/read.php?4,180,190#msg-190 mynewlife betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:23:36 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,187,189#msg-189 ../forum/read.php?4,187,189#msg-189 hopeful betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 17 May 2010 12:24:53 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,187,188#msg-188 ../forum/read.php?4,187,188#msg-188
I know exactly how you feel. I had my surgery on July 6, 2010, and I had all those feelings too. Just relax and everything will work out great! I'm 10 months out and down 120lbs. The surgery was the best thing I could have ever done. I'm healthier than I have ever been, and loving every minute of it. I can't help you with meeting times or dates, I'm in Bay City, so I can't attend those. I hit a little "wonderful" snag, but it's exactly what my husband and I wanted. We have been trying to have a baby for 9 years now, and we just found out I'm 12 weeks pregnant, so I'm happy, but I'm not were I need to be yet. Everything is going great so far, even though we got pregnant before we were supposed too. If you have any questions feel free to email me. Good luck to you!]]> Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sat, 15 May 2010 16:02:44 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,187,187#msg-187 ../forum/read.php?4,187,187#msg-187 Hi all... well i am just hmmmmm... idk nervous maybe. I don't want to do the wrong things. I thought i knew what all i was suppose to do. And i am sure i do. I feel wierd though... like everything is fine but after all the stories i had been told prior to my surgery i had anticipated idk something...i dont know. I am not really hungry nor do i really ever feel full does that make sense? i am just ok. I need to find out when the soonest meeting is?? Anyone able to give me time and location? I know i probably seem like i am babbling but i just feel like ok now wut with tears and joy?? Any Advice Welcome.... ]]> hopeful betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Tue, 11 May 2010 20:09:54 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,186#msg-186 ../forum/read.php?4,180,186#msg-186 sandyig1288 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 10 May 2010 18:48:22 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,185#msg-185 ../forum/read.php?4,180,185#msg-185 mynewlife betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 10 May 2010 13:46:52 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,184,184#msg-184 ../forum/read.php?4,184,184#msg-184
I am 21 years old and ever since I can remember I've been over weight. Not just that, but way over that. I am 5'11" tall and right now I wiegh close to 400 pounds. I have a lot of pain in my lower back, my legs, my feet, and sometimes catch myself having to catch my breath even just sitting down and chatting. My doctor tells me at every visit I'm borderline diabetic and when I see a new doctor they're always surprised that I dont have diabetes. (especially since it runs in my family)

I have two older sisters who have got this surgery as well (Gastric Bypass) and they are doing wonderful! I am so proud of them!
When I got the call from BetterLife that Thursday afternoon, I literally had to cover my mouth so the woman scheduling me would hear me crying, but when she put me on hold to check the schedule, I let it out! I am so excited and so ready to do this. I had been waiting about a year to hear they finally got together with Blue Cross. I am so thankful and ready to get on with this journey!]]> sandyig1288 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 09 May 2010 13:59:58 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,148,183#msg-183 ../forum/read.php?4,148,183#msg-183 sandyig1288 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 09 May 2010 13:46:51 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,182#msg-182 ../forum/read.php?4,180,182#msg-182 sandyig1288 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 09 May 2010 13:37:25 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,181#msg-181 ../forum/read.php?4,180,181#msg-181
I am not quite as young as you. However, I can tell you that I was terrified of the surgery. The first few days were uncomfortable, but not painful. Use the meds they give you in the hospital. Your body will reshape according to your own body's clock. None of us are alike in that fashion, however, I haven't had any problems with extra skin at all.

I wish you well!]]> katie0174 betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 02 May 2010 15:14:24 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,180,180#msg-180 ../forum/read.php?4,180,180#msg-180
I am 21 years old and I scheduled my Gastric Bypass date for May 24th 2010. I am super excited but really nervous. I'm afraid of the emotinal struggle that it's going to be. Is there anybody else out there that is as young as me? How has your body reshaped itself? Do you have extra skin? How did you feel for the folowing days after surgery? When I originally decided to have WLS, I had my heart set on the sleeve because the bypass scared me and i watched my dad lose 60 pounds with his lap band and gain 30 pounds back. BUT, my insurance doesn't cover the sleeve at all, but covers the bypass 90%!!! which is awesome. So now i've decided to do the bypass. Anybody have anything they would like to share with me about their experience?]]> mynewlife betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:42:31 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,179,179#msg-179 ../forum/read.php?4,179,179#msg-179 terry_coles@yahoo.com if interested. Perhaps Dr McDaniel would like to join us?

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terry]]> terry coles betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:05:50 -0400 ../forum/read.php?4,178,178#msg-178 ../forum/read.php?4,178,178#msg-178 I am new to the forum and wanted to see if there is anyone out there that have had the sleeve surgery and their results on it. I have my surgery already scheduled and decieded on the sleeve since I am making a life changing decision I wanted something permanent. So anyone out there have any stories they can share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks]]> Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:09:02 -0500 ../forum/read.php?4,51,177#msg-177 ../forum/read.php?4,51,177#msg-177 Barbara]]> Anonymous User betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:32:21 -0500 ../forum/read.php?4,175,175#msg-175 ../forum/read.php?4,175,175#msg-175 One fact is i am in a cycle that i want to eat more, i am aware of that. the problem i am concerned about is that i am able to eat more with out discomfort.
i do not want to loose ground on the work that i have accomplished. "help"
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I have been reading some posts about Rheumatoid Arthritis and weight loss surgery. Is there any correlation? I had WLS July 2009 and am just getting diagnosed with RA. I know that when I was heavy, I took Mobic for about 10 - 15 years on a daily basis for hip joint pain. I tend to think that I just kept the arthritis at bay with that medication all those years and now that I don't take it anymore, the RA crept up on me. I now have pain and swelling in my knuckles. The doctor today said she thought it was RA and I had xrays and blood tests done. Have you heard or researched any connection between the two? My doctor also prescribed a Voltaren Gel for the pain. She said that would be okay to take topically so I wouldn't injest nsaids. Thanks.]]> judygail betterLife Bariatrics forms Online Support Group Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:32 -0500 ../forum/read.php?4,164,173#msg-173 ../forum/read.php?4,164,173#msg-173
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Good luck to you and don't forgot group support either in Corpus or Victoria. We believe that's vital to our recovery too.

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