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Hi Tillie, People sometimes have a knee-jerk reaction to news as serious as this. If she sounded, or it felt to you like she was being a little hostile, sometimes its because the shock is a little overwhelming and the concern really is rooted in love. I've had similar reactions in my experience...

I just got word from Administration that they have also approved for me to open a weeknight group if that works better for you Andrea! Monday December 2nd from 5-6 would be an educational seminar and then 6-7pm would be our support group. You can come to either or BOTH! :D...

Hello! We just started a new bariatric program at Venice Regional Medical center. I am the Bariatric Program Coordinator, and our first Support Group meets on Monday December 2 from 6-7 pm. (5-6 pm there will be an educational seminar) and then every 1st Monday of the Month thereafter. Our first...

I'm SO GLAD! I can't wait to meet you! Here is my office line 941-483-7558 if you have ANY questions!

Good...follow her instructions and CK is right, if you don't understand ANYTHING just ask. I know once you make the decision to have surgery it is SO HARD to wait! And yes, the insurance companies make you jump through some serious hoops. I just wish SOMEONE would make them understand that...

I add sugar free jams/jellies to my greek yogurt to mix it up a bit...also, Unjury has an unflavored protein powder that mixes SO well...I've made MANY a chocolate pudding with no one noticing that it was SF and full of protein!

eating slowly was the hardest thing for me to relearn...I was always used to gulping (my profession doesn't help all that much either). I also learned that when I thought I was "hungry" I was actually "thirsty", so I learned to sip on water, ice chips, crystal light and popsickles all day. It...

Is there a program coordinator to help you navigate?

Hello. I am a 6 year RNY post op. To answer your questions: My surgery well very well. I was back to work in 4 weeks, and I actually went back to a class I was taking a week later to take a final. Learning to eat again was very tedious. I would get frustrated early. I could never quite get my...

I also remember being nervous...The day of the surgery I almost ran out of the pre-op room! Thankfully I had an AMAZING surgeon that held my hand and said it was all going to be wonderful...and it has been! This decision was the hardest, and EVERY DAY is still a struggle but WLS is an amazing...

Hi, I am new to this forum as well, but I'm a 6 year RNY post op. Regarding the vitamins, I used a "bariatric" chewable which made it a little more tolerable. (and didn't taste bad). Children's chewables also work, but you need to look at the contents. The best however, was a liquid I got at...

Hi Andrea! We have just started a Bariatric Program at Venice Regional Medical Center and our first support group meeting is Saturday December 21st from 6-7pm. I'd LOVE to see you there! Please let me know if you need any information! Gina