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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Edited July 5, 201610 yr by Mindi Lou

I agree you are rocking this and as the lbs fall off you'll be even happier knowing all this was so worth it!

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Mindi how are things going for you? What stage food are you on? I go for 2 week follow up on Tuesday anxious to visit with them. I'm having no issues getting my Protein or Water in from what I read I think I'm pretty lucky.

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Glad people seem to be doing ok! I feel so behind since I haven't had surgery yet!

I had a bunch of pre-op work done yesterday... I can only imagine how much my bill is going to be after having 10-15 different blood tests, 2 urine tests, 2 chest x-rays, and an abdominal ultrasound. But, it's for a good cause!

Mindi how are things going for you? What stage food are you on? I go for 2 week follow up on Tuesday anxious to visit with them. I'm having no issues getting my Protein or Water in from what I read I think I'm pretty lucky.

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Patty I'm doing great. I'm on soft foods now. But really I can eat anything as long as it's not hard and I chew really well. Are you on soft foods now? I'm really struggling with getting my water in. Had one bottle yesterday and barely ate. I didn't feel bad...just didn't want to eat or drink. But that came back to bite me last night when I got really nauseous and dizzy. The more water I drank the better I felt. You keep up the good work though. That will save you. How's everything else going? Are you taking Vitamins yet?

Mindi in Waterloo

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Mindi I am still on liquids till I go on Tuesday to clinic. But liquids include cream Soup, oatmeal, kind of stuff. I'm taking all Vitamins too. I'm looking forward to purée stage hopefully on Wed. Yes be sure you try hard to get your Water in you don't want uti or dehydrated issues. Keep doing good too!!!

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Mindi I am still on liquids till I go on Tuesday to clinic. But liquids include cream soup, oatmeal, kind of stuff. I'm taking all Vitamins too. I'm looking forward to purée stage hopefully on Wed. Yes be sure you try hard to get your Water in you don't want uti or dehydrated issues. Keep doing good too!!!

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Well I pray they let you slide right on through to soft foods. That's what mine did. It's awesome not to have to blend all my food. I'm glad things are going so well for all of us. Abbie will hopefully come to a meeting on Monday. She's almost ready to be sent in to insurance at the end of the month. She's going to need all of us praying for her too. So glad Pam cam through her surgery great. What a great new year we will all have.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Hi every one, glad to hear you are doing so well. I get to go home shortly. I'm feeling pretty good

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Mindi, patty and pammy....sounds like you are all doing great!! Keep it up!

It's so good to be home

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Fran how are you? How's your journey going?

Pam so glad you are home. Hope your healing continues to be smooth sailing.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Thank you Fran! How are things going for you?

Pam so glad you are home, how are things going?

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Good morning ladies, I am feeling a bit better. The right opening is sore, but that is normal.

I'm glad you both are doing so well

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Good morning ladies, I am feeling a bit better. The right opening is sore, but that is normal.

I'm glad you both are doing so well

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Pam not sure how well you are doing like feeling up to it or not but there is a meeting tomorrow night at 6pm at Sartori hospital. I am going for sure if you need anything please let me know. But don't do anything that's too taxing on you.

Mindi in Waterloo

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I can't drive yet, he told me after the 1st week, then I can. My grandson has to take me to my appointment on Thursday.

What day are the support groups?

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Fran how are you? How's your journey going?

Pam so glad you are home. Hope your healing continues to be smooth sailing.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Mindi and nana

I am doing well. Its been 4 months...down 70 pounds. For 98% of the time i am so happy that i did this. For the other 2% of the time i have moments when I just want to eat or drink normally again. I dont worry about anything right now except getting my head right. I get all my Protein in...even if i have to eat tuna 5 days a week. I take my Vitamins and drink 80 oz of Water every day. I walk 3-5 days a week. I want to ramp up my exercise but it is difficult with kids and work. So overall its just my life now. I dont worry about going out to eat or the holidays. I just stick to my plan and keep working on the mental piece as i have a lot to learn about myself!