Anyone interested in meeting in person in South oc. I live in rsm, near mission viejo. I have 2 friends who have also had a VSG who would like to do a support group.

I was also thinking of using "the beck diet solution" by Judith Beck as a study.

I said that I couldn't come. Im just one person. It is not unusual to have some bumps when any group gets started. I hope that we can have some grace for each other as we go through these changes. Along with body changes, my emotions change with the wind lately. July 2nd is a good time for me and I will show-up.

I said that I couldn't come. Im just one person. It is not unusual to have some bumps when any group gets started. I hope that we can have some grace for each other as we go through these changes. Along with body changes, my emotions change with the wind lately. July 2nd is a good time for me and I will show-up.

I look forward to seeing you. How is it going? I have been super tired lately. I'm making sure I get my vitamins in.

I'm kind of scared reading about other peoples post issues. I'm ok though. I have about 15 lbs to lose before my surgeons visit. That is going to be 3 weeks before surgery. Working full time while getting ready is tough but I can do this. How are you doing with your protein?

I'm kind of scared reading about other peoples post issues. I'm ok though. I have about 15 lbs to lose before my surgeons visit. That is going to be 3 weeks before surgery. Working full time while getting ready is tough but I can do this. How are you doing with your Protein?

I can't say you will be issue free but all in all the issues aren't too bad. It is a major surgery. Rest and Fluid and movement are your basics. I vomited for the first 24 hrs and survived just fine. What ones bother you?

I had 75 g yesterday and working up today. I have been introducing foods. Just had cheese and deli turkey. No problems.

Biggest post sx key is sipping. Constant sipping.

I'm kind of scared reading about other peoples post issues. I'm ok though. I have about 15 lbs to lose before my surgeons visit. That is going to be 3 weeks before surgery. Working full time while getting ready is tough but I can do this. How are you doing with your Protein?

I can't say you will be issue free but all in all the issues aren't too bad. It is a major surgery. Rest and Fluid and movement are your basics. I vomited for the first 24 hrs and survived just fine. What ones bother you?

I had 75 g yesterday and working up today. I have been introducing foods. Just had cheese and deli turkey. No problems.

Biggest post sx key is sipping. Constant sipping.

It sounds like you are doing well with your protein. I guess I'm afraid of complications. I've never even had stitches. I'm glad that I've had so much pre-op testing. You've had the sleeve, right? It's been a few days of incorporating food, how are you doing? Are you back at work? That is something that concerns me, I have to work but...this is my life and I need to take the right amount of time after surgery. Have you found a place to meet on 7/2 yet?

I just got back from a mini vacation in Laughlin. I've been eating soft foods for a few days now.

I've had 2 c-sections and a few other surgeries. I can talk to you more in person about what it's like.

I will find a place very soon.

If your work doesn't require any lifting you can go back pretty soon. Tue sx and back a work on following Monday. I was moving and doing normal stuff by Saturday. But....every person is different.

Our first meeting - hopefully

Wednesday July 2nd at 6:30pm

Corner Bakery in Lake forest

Patio tables right outside entrance

23702-C El Toro Road

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/locations/ca/lake-forest/lake-forest

Ok, I'm in...I hope the chairs don't have arms. I'll go check tomorrow and report back. Thank you for setting this up again!!!

Ok, I'm in...I hope the chairs don't have arms. I'll go check tomorrow and report back. Thank you for setting this up again!!!

We could sit inside too, I know there is booths and chairs but not sure about arms. I can check for you, don't want you to have to do that.

Ok, I'm in...I hope the chairs don't have arms. I'll go check tomorrow and report back. Thank you for setting this up again!!!

We could sit inside too, I know there is booths and chairs but not sure about arms. I can check for you, don't want you to have to do that.

No worries I was going that way for a sale The chairs have arms but I'll ask to bring an inside chair out. I'm use to this but one thing I won't miss. See you Wednesday!

Looking forward to meeting. I have about 4 people coming. Please join us.

Wednesday July 2nd at 6:30pm

Corner Bakery in Lake forest

Patio tables right outside entrance

23702-C El Toro Road

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.cornerbak...est/lake-forest

Great meeting tonight

Next meeting July 22 at 6:30 pm corner bakery lake forest

Here is some things we talked about at our last meeting

Great website - http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

Book - http://www.amazon.com/Beck-Diet-Solution-Weight-Workbook/dp/0848731913/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404367365&sr=8-2&keywords=the+beck+diet+solution+book

Protein - procel http://globalhp.com/index.php/shop/procel/

PB2 - powdered Peanut Butter - http://www.bellplantation.com

Next meeting this week at Corner Bakery in Lake Forest off El Toro

We have about 7 people so far

Hope to see you there.

Sorry it has taken me so long to summarize the last meeting. I was out of town again. I have attached PDF's of my Dr's nutrition info. Lots of info. We discovered that some Dr.s don't provide detailed info. Please use as a guide and follow your Dr's instructions.

We also talked about goals and how they should be SMART, see attached pic. If I say I want to run a 5k in 4 weeks and I've never run before, that wouldn't be a SMART goal, not realistic. We can expand on this more later. We also talked about being on track. For example if your goal is to drop weight and you are consistently, then what you are doing is "working", if not then you need to change what you are doing.

I had my first "overeat" meal on my vacation. I had my first hamburger and it was delicious. Well I ate way too much and had to run to the bathroom to toss my Cookies, the rest of the night I felt gross. I learned my lesson. I also ate a bunch of crap I shouldn't be eating. Vacation over, time to clean it all up.

Next meeting August 19 6:30 pm at patio outside Corner Bakery in Lake Forest off El Toro Road in Orchard center. I may not be there but I will give some info. Hopefully after the summer is over we can meet on a more regular basis, like twice a month.

WLS basics.pdf

WLS phase 1.pdf

WLS phase 2 and 3.pdf