SWSchafer
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 8/10/10
Surgery Type: rny
From:: mid ohio
Posts: 4
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« on: July 30, 2010, 06:37:28 PM » |
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My name is scott and I am having rny on the 10 of august. I am in my first of 2 weeks of optifast and am struggling. Have to keep a positive attitude and keep an eye on the light at the end of the tunnel (PRAYING IT IS NOT A TRAIN). I have a 3 and a 6 year to keep me very busy. I am currently working towards my engineering degree. So hello to all the FREAKS and look forward to some good info. Scott
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Maddie
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 07:03:14 PM » |
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Welcome Scott. It's not a train.. you will be there before you know it. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted.
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 07:07:34 PM » |
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Welcome aboard Scott!
If they allow sugar free Jello and protein shakes try adding that plus more h20 to help fill you up
Ian
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
Fear Can Hold You Prisoner - Hope Can Set You Free!
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4603
BTV Bling
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2010, 11:41:52 AM » |
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Welcome aboard Scott.
Good attitude. Keep your eye on the goal. Those kids need a healthier daddy.
Toni
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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mel3008
Super Freak
Surgery Date: June 14, 2010
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: WV but now in VA
Posts: 226
Melissa
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2010, 01:56:52 PM » |
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Hi Scott! Welcome... You have come to the right place for some good advice and a lot of good humor also  Best of luck to you! |
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Tammy
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: June 2, 2010
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Kennewick, WA
Posts: 1252
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2010, 04:51:53 PM » |
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Welcome Scott. Don't get discouraged, the first few days of the liquid diet are tough and you feel just zapped of energy, it should start to turn around for you and become easier. Keep your eye on the prize!!
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
Posts: 2169
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« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2010, 04:13:22 AM » |
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Welcome. You found a great place with wonderful people to take this journey with.
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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Larkey
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 7/13/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Conyers, GA
Posts: 297
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2010, 06:28:19 AM » |
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Welcome Scott! Saving you a place on the loser's bench.
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sfmini
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 03/10/2010
Surgery Type: Sleeve
From:: Centerburg, Ohio
Posts: 127
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2010, 12:30:24 PM » |
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Welcome from a fellow central Ohio person. Literally, I live in the geographic center of the state in Centerburg.  Had my surgery in Columbus at Riverside Methodist Hospital. You will find this to be a really nice group of folks and you will learn a lot. |
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SWSchafer
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 8/10/10
Surgery Type: rny
From:: mid ohio
Posts: 4
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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2010, 05:39:14 PM » |
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sfmini I am from the ashland area and am having my surgery in cleveland at St Vincent charity hospital.
Thank you everyone I am thoroughly looking forward to many interesting and fun conversations. Scott
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trbsmom
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 3/25/10
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Canton, OH
Posts: 298
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2010, 04:06:29 AM » |
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Hi Scott,
I live in Canton, and had my surgery at St. Vincent's....Dr. Ben-Meir is AWESOME! St. Vincent's is a very nice facility...I had to stay an extra 3 days due to a minor complication..so I know! lol
I didn't have to do the pre-op diet, but I have been on liquid diets in the past...just keep yourself busy, it'll be here before you know it!
Linda
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Barb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12-3-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Cleveland OH
Posts: 531
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2010, 02:59:10 PM » |
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My surgery was at St. Vincent's too. I agree - Dr. Ben-Meir is awesome! The nurses who took care of me were great too! I hope you get to stay in the newer surgery wing - it's like you're staying in a hotel. Well... except for the morphine pump & such... I didn't have to do a liquid diet either - but it'll be over before you know it. Best of luck with your surgery Scott! Your new life starts in 7 more days! |
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I'm a FREAK and proud of it!!
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koolkatva
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 9/14/10
Surgery Type: VGS
From:: Virginia
Posts: 272
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2010, 05:25:22 PM » |
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Welcome aboard Scott. I too am in the pre-surgery stage. The episodes of BTV are amazing...very informative. You can get great experience based information from this ladies and gentlemen. They are great!!!
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HW 314, SW 300, CW 202
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marimba
Jr. Freak
Surgery Type: Pre-Op
From:: Kitchener, ON
Posts: 74
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« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2010, 08:46:36 AM » |
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Welcome Scott! You are indeed in the right place here. Lots of very helpful information. I am pre-op and have learned a whole lot of great info from all the wonderful people here.
Maria
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April 26, 2010 - Referral sent to Guelph
May 17 - Sleep Clinic
June 14 - Referral re-sent to Guelph
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4783
I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2010, 09:57:56 AM » |
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Hello and welcome Scott. Hang in there. It's so much easier on the other side to follow the program and it won't be long now. The more your liver shrinks the better for surgery. Hugs.  |
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HopenToBeThin
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: Pouch Date 6/15/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KY
Posts: 2811
We lost 246 in 9 mths - 3/13/10
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« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2010, 10:01:25 AM » |
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Hi Scott and welcome! Hang in there, you can make it! Looking forward to getting to know ya on the freaky side.
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Paula
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TheDivineMissT
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: November 11, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Proud Missouri Girl!
Posts: 415
"Life is too short to wear matching socks."
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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2010, 04:56:18 PM » |
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Welcome to the best place online for us freaks!!! Best of luck next week!
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DivaDi
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 2/12/09
Surgery Type: RNY fix
Posts: 27
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« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2010, 04:02:39 PM » |
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Scott Welcome and you are among Pro's here. Listen to them they know what they are talking about.
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SWSchafer
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 8/10/10
Surgery Type: rny
From:: mid ohio
Posts: 4
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« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2010, 07:44:43 PM » |
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Thank you everyone for the support. I has been a hard week. This crappy optifast  , sudden death of a friend, finals in school all have made for a tough week to try to keep to a diet. I really appreciate all the support. I will be so happy to just get it going. Thanks Scott |
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LowCHO
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 11/02/10
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: West Coast, USA
Posts: 451
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« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2010, 03:20:14 AM » |
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Welcome to the group!
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