Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Pam, i found journaling on fitday.com was easier for me to keep track of everything. It is a great site and free to use the journal for your food intake. Timewise I had orientation on november 17th (with the other Pam) and had surgery on January 31st and she on February 7th or 8th i think. We both did really well losing our weight and so everything went pretty quickly. now they change their process all the time so who knows. good luck. gina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Pam, i found journaling on fitday.com was easier for me to keep track of everything. It is a great site and free to use the journal for your food intake. Timewise I had orientation on november 17th (with the other Pam) and had surgery on January 31st and she on February 7th or 8th i think. We both did really well losing our weight and so everything went pretty quickly. now they change their process all the time so who knows. good luck. gina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Pam, i found journaling on fitday.com was easier for me to keep track of everything. It is a great site and free to use the journal for your food intake. Timewise I had orientation on november 17th (with the other Pam) and had surgery on January 31st and she on February 7th or 8th i think. We both did really well losing our weight and so everything went pretty quickly. now they change their process all the time so who knows. good luck. gina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... Robynnpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... Robynnpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... Robynnpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > >Robynn > >pammagail52 PamToddEhlers@...> wrote: >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. >Pam Ehlers > > > > > >---------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > >Robynn > >pammagail52 PamToddEhlers@...> wrote: >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. >Pam Ehlers > > > > > >---------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Robynn when i had the liquid lortab i used it off and on the first three days or so, but then i noticed i was feeling headachey and hung over and I switched to the tylenol caplets and then i felt a lot better, I am so glad your home and doing so well, but dont over do it at the keyboard ! so excited for you ColleenRobynn VanPatten wrote: Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Robynn when i had the liquid lortab i used it off and on the first three days or so, but then i noticed i was feeling headachey and hung over and I switched to the tylenol caplets and then i felt a lot better, I am so glad your home and doing so well, but dont over do it at the keyboard ! so excited for you ColleenRobynn VanPatten wrote: Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Robynn when i had the liquid lortab i used it off and on the first three days or so, but then i noticed i was feeling headachey and hung over and I switched to the tylenol caplets and then i felt a lot better, I am so glad your home and doing so well, but dont over do it at the keyboard ! so excited for you ColleenRobynn VanPatten wrote: Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible...LaWanda Ezell wrote: Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote:>OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine....>>Robynn>>pammagail52 wrote:>Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,> I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the>messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth> and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell>me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my>1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not>drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write>down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I>wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until>you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost>the 10% by that time? Lots of questions..>Pam Ehlers>>>>>>----------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hi Pam- Gosh not going through Richmond I cant answer that for you. In south san francisco we were suppose to journal everything but honestly I didnt really do it that way, i just sort of was conscience of everything, if i had a week i didnt do well, then i wrote it down in a little notebook of my own i could keep in my purse and tried to pinpoint bad choices i might of made. I am sure other people will respond about the time frame thing. You might get better responses on the weekdays rather than the weekend.............and if you are interested i have a free 30 day pass to golds gym. good luck Colleenpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hi Pam- Gosh not going through Richmond I cant answer that for you. In south san francisco we were suppose to journal everything but honestly I didnt really do it that way, i just sort of was conscience of everything, if i had a week i didnt do well, then i wrote it down in a little notebook of my own i could keep in my purse and tried to pinpoint bad choices i might of made. I am sure other people will respond about the time frame thing. You might get better responses on the weekdays rather than the weekend.............and if you are interested i have a free 30 day pass to golds gym. good luck Colleenpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hi Pam- Gosh not going through Richmond I cant answer that for you. In south san francisco we were suppose to journal everything but honestly I didnt really do it that way, i just sort of was conscience of everything, if i had a week i didnt do well, then i wrote it down in a little notebook of my own i could keep in my purse and tried to pinpoint bad choices i might of made. I am sure other people will respond about the time frame thing. You might get better responses on the weekdays rather than the weekend.............and if you are interested i have a free 30 day pass to golds gym. good luck Colleenpammagail52 wrote: Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone,I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take untilyou have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lostthe 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 That's good, I never even cracked my bottle of pain stuff, mine was liquid Tylenol with Codeine, until last Tuesday, when I had a horrible ache in my right eye! That stuff didn't even make a dint, but when I took some Vicadin that I had around here from something else, it helped a lot. The syrup is really nasty tasting! LaWanda At 06:13 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: >Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was >there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have >been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I >do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible... > >LaWanda Ezell konfuzed@...> wrote: >Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be >on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, >during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in >the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope >you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: > >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail > >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > > > >Robynn > > > >pammagail52 PamToddEhlers@...> wrote: > >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > >Pam Ehlers > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 That's good, I never even cracked my bottle of pain stuff, mine was liquid Tylenol with Codeine, until last Tuesday, when I had a horrible ache in my right eye! That stuff didn't even make a dint, but when I took some Vicadin that I had around here from something else, it helped a lot. The syrup is really nasty tasting! LaWanda At 06:13 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: >Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was >there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have >been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I >do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible... > >LaWanda Ezell konfuzed@...> wrote: >Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be >on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, >during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in >the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope >you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: > >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail > >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > > > >Robynn > > > >pammagail52 PamToddEhlers@...> wrote: > >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > >Pam Ehlers > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 That's good, I never even cracked my bottle of pain stuff, mine was liquid Tylenol with Codeine, until last Tuesday, when I had a horrible ache in my right eye! That stuff didn't even make a dint, but when I took some Vicadin that I had around here from something else, it helped a lot. The syrup is really nasty tasting! LaWanda At 06:13 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: >Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was >there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have >been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I >do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible... > >LaWanda Ezell konfuzed@...> wrote: >Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be >on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, >during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in >the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope >you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: > >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail > >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > > > >Robynn > > > >pammagail52 PamToddEhlers@...> wrote: > >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > >Pam Ehlers > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I had my nutrition class about a month after my orientation and my appointment with Dr. Baggs about a month after that. If you can get your 10% off by the time you have appointment with your surgeon, they'll get you in to surgery quick. I took my time (not purposely) losing my 10%. It took me a full 6 months to lose 35 pounds. That's okay, I was so ready for surgery and their wasn't a doubt in my mind. In hindsight, I'm glad it took me that long so I could be the most prepared as possible for this incredibly journey. The nutrition class is boring (I thought) and they didn't tell me any thing I didn't already know (I researched the surgery for 3 years). Good job on 1200 calorie diet plan! I never did the 1200 plan. I did 2 herbalife shakes a day and one colorful meal. That got me to my goal. I also didn't journal anything the entire time. I had journaled for so many years with WW I just couldn't do it anymore. They never looked at them. I think if you are having trouble and want to meet with Beth later, it's a good idea to journal everything so she can make suggestions. Tina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I had my nutrition class about a month after my orientation and my appointment with Dr. Baggs about a month after that. If you can get your 10% off by the time you have appointment with your surgeon, they'll get you in to surgery quick. I took my time (not purposely) losing my 10%. It took me a full 6 months to lose 35 pounds. That's okay, I was so ready for surgery and their wasn't a doubt in my mind. In hindsight, I'm glad it took me that long so I could be the most prepared as possible for this incredibly journey. The nutrition class is boring (I thought) and they didn't tell me any thing I didn't already know (I researched the surgery for 3 years). Good job on 1200 calorie diet plan! I never did the 1200 plan. I did 2 herbalife shakes a day and one colorful meal. That got me to my goal. I also didn't journal anything the entire time. I had journaled for so many years with WW I just couldn't do it anymore. They never looked at them. I think if you are having trouble and want to meet with Beth later, it's a good idea to journal everything so she can make suggestions. Tina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I had my nutrition class about a month after my orientation and my appointment with Dr. Baggs about a month after that. If you can get your 10% off by the time you have appointment with your surgeon, they'll get you in to surgery quick. I took my time (not purposely) losing my 10%. It took me a full 6 months to lose 35 pounds. That's okay, I was so ready for surgery and their wasn't a doubt in my mind. In hindsight, I'm glad it took me that long so I could be the most prepared as possible for this incredibly journey. The nutrition class is boring (I thought) and they didn't tell me any thing I didn't already know (I researched the surgery for 3 years). Good job on 1200 calorie diet plan! I never did the 1200 plan. I did 2 herbalife shakes a day and one colorful meal. That got me to my goal. I also didn't journal anything the entire time. I had journaled for so many years with WW I just couldn't do it anymore. They never looked at them. I think if you are having trouble and want to meet with Beth later, it's a good idea to journal everything so she can make suggestions. Tina > Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > 1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > Pam Ehlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Hi- I had my surgery in SSF on May 25th and felt really proud that I only hit my button a couple of times, mainly when I was preparing to get out of bed and was afraid it might hurt. Then I found out that there was a constant drip as well, so even when I didn't push there was some in my system. Oh well... You might want to save a bit of Vicodin for the visit when you have your staples removed. Although a person who had WLS the same day I did told me her staple removal was a breeze, I was glad I took a dose before hand, because a couple of the staples were a bit stubborn. It wasn't bad at all, but it was nice to have something take the edge off. It's funny though to read about how careful the surgeons were about putting on butterfly bandages and taking care of the wounds b/c Dr. Umbach just slapped on a couple of gauze pads and secured them with what felt like 10 feet of paper tape. I looked like I had been bandaged by a three year old. Good luck with your continued recovery - mine has been very uncomplicated so far Sherri Date of surgery: May 25, 2005 Dr. Umbach, SSF Weight at orientation 2/17/2005: 320.5 Weight one week before surgery 5-17-05: 287.5 Weight 6-12-05: 268 In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , Robynn VanPatten wrote: > Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible... > > LaWanda Ezell wrote: > Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be > on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, > during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in > the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope > you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: > >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail > >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > > > >Robynn > > > >pammagail52 wrote: > >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > >Pam Ehlers > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Hi- I had my surgery in SSF on May 25th and felt really proud that I only hit my button a couple of times, mainly when I was preparing to get out of bed and was afraid it might hurt. Then I found out that there was a constant drip as well, so even when I didn't push there was some in my system. Oh well... You might want to save a bit of Vicodin for the visit when you have your staples removed. Although a person who had WLS the same day I did told me her staple removal was a breeze, I was glad I took a dose before hand, because a couple of the staples were a bit stubborn. It wasn't bad at all, but it was nice to have something take the edge off. It's funny though to read about how careful the surgeons were about putting on butterfly bandages and taking care of the wounds b/c Dr. Umbach just slapped on a couple of gauze pads and secured them with what felt like 10 feet of paper tape. I looked like I had been bandaged by a three year old. Good luck with your continued recovery - mine has been very uncomplicated so far Sherri Date of surgery: May 25, 2005 Dr. Umbach, SSF Weight at orientation 2/17/2005: 320.5 Weight one week before surgery 5-17-05: 287.5 Weight 6-12-05: 268 In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , Robynn VanPatten wrote: > Actually, I'm kidding. I only hit the little button 8 times while I was there IN ...the nurse said most people would be up to 38 or so. I have been taking the syrup (is it Vicodin?) every 5 or 6 hours, though...so, I do have some pain still! but it isn't horrible... > > LaWanda Ezell wrote: > Robin, too bad you're still on morpheine! I didn't even hardly have to be > on it in the hospital, in fact the only reason I took any after Thursday, > during the day, was so that I could sleep. I had a hard time sleeping in > the hospital, just as I always do. Sorry you're still in pain and I hope > you feel better soon. LaWanda At 05:22 PM 6/11/05, you wrote: > >OK other Pam...we need to come up with another name for you....Pammagail > >works....it's just too confusing for those of us still on Morphine.... > > > >Robynn > > > >pammagail52 wrote: > >Hi Colleen, Tina, Pam, and Everyone, > > I am the other Pam from Vacaville. I've enjoyed reading all the > >messages. I have my two appointments in Richmond on June 21 with Beth > > and the Nutrition Class. I was wondering if someone could tell > >me more about what to expect at those appointments. I also started my > >1200 calorie diet and have been doing well, even though I am not > >drinking Diet Pepsi which is hard for me. Are you supposed to write > >down everything you eat on those pages in the notebook? Also, I > >wondered after these two appointments, how long does it take until > >you have an appointment with the doctor? Are you supposed to have lost > >the 10% by that time? Lots of questions.. > >Pam Ehlers > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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