I'm from Waterloo area. Just would love to find support around Iowa. I'm still going through my insurance process. sleep study tomorrow. Getting impatient.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

Lucky do they give you a journal to keep track of your intake or do they recommend one? I wonder how the BariatricPal is?

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They dont give you one but you can use anything u want. I am partial to myfitnesspal because it has everything you need for free. U can even get macros for a recipe. It has a big database of foods including restaurants. Its just impotant to keep track.

Lucky do they give you a journal to keep track of your intake or do they recommend one? I wonder how the BariatricPal is?

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Nana, you can get one from your dietician. I have a hard time remembering to journal. I've done some on myfitnesspal on my phone and I bought one too. Try to figure out what works best for you and start the habit now. I don't even write in the calories, Protein, etc. I'm just doing the food and amount I ate. And keeping track of Water too.

Luckgrl, I am in Des Moines. I had Cahalan. I too use MyFitnessPal to keep track of my Water and food. I also bought a Fitbit. The Fitbit and MyFitnessPal talk to each other which is nice.

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I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Hi treadmillwalker!! Welcome to the group!!

Luckgrl, I am in Des Moines. I had Cahalan. I too use MyFitnessPal to keep track of my Water and food. I also bought a Fitbit. The Fitbit and MyFitnessPal talk to each other which is nice.

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tdia13, I have a fitbit too but usually forget to put it on. I need to get back into the habit of wearing it.

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Welcome treadmillwalker!!!

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

Abbie...who does the surgery in cedar falls?? I used to work at allen so just curious

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha.

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Welcome treadmillwalker!!!

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

I'm going to Cedar Falls. ????

Abbie...who does the surgery in cedar falls?? I used to work at allen so just curious

Dr. Matthew Glascock

Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes?

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I did it!!!! I hit twoville!!! Wooohooo!! So excited that this stall is over!! ~~~happy dance~~~ Now to get my membership at the YMCA!! Do any of you work out at the YMCA in Des Moines?

Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes?

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Welcome jess!! I have not heard of Dr. Eibes...where from??

I did it!!!! I hit twoville!!! Wooohooo!! So excited that this stall is over!! ~~~happy dance~~~ Now to get my membership at the YMCA!! Do any of you work out at the YMCA in Des Moines?

Congrats Lucky!!! I chose to work out at home due to schedule conflicts. Sometimes i workout at 9 pm if thats what i have to do. I am concentrating on resistence bands more than anything. Then i walk as much as i can on the days that I can. Down 55 pounds in 3 months!!! Still staying below 50 carbs daily and getting 80 grams Protein in...with 100 oz of Water daily!!! I have so much energy its unbelievable.

Hope everyone else is doing great and having a wonderful weekend.