new to posting thought I would introduce

Hello,

My name is Lori. I am 37 years old and just had my laproscopic RNY on june 30th 2008...

My husband Scott had his december 3rd 2007....

I have been a member here since 2002, but had no chat board savvy and just lurked and read...

now that I am older, wiser and found the great wealth of info and friends the chat boards can offer, here I am....

I do not have any children and still have almost 170 lbs to lose...My highest weight was 445 and my goal is 170...

here's to getting to know my new favorite people...


Lori

Hi Lori,
Hello and welcome. Congratulations on starting you life changing journey!

Hi Lori,

Welcome and congratulations on your journey to a healthier you!  Looks like we had the same surgeon.  We're having a Massachusetts get together this weekend in Waltham if you're interested.

Again, Welcome and Congrats!

Hi Lori.. we have the same surgeon .. and I had surgery on 12/4/07.. so your Husband and I were there at the same time. I wish you all the best.

Kelly

Hi Lori,
How are you feeling? The first few weeks were rough for me. I am 11 weeks post op now and doing ok- but still having a tough time with food, mostly protein, which is a drag. But I am down 65 pounds so that is pretty fun!  Where did you have your surgery? I had mine at Winchester Hospital. I have my 3 month check up tomorrow so I am looking forward to that.
Well nice to meet you and hopefully you can come to the get together on Sunday. I cant wait to meet some of the wonderful people I have been chatting with.
Best,
Deb in Burlington

I am feeling great...I did have a dizzy episode the other day and have to go for a stress echo on August 4th and had to have a full electrolyte panel done. i think it is anemia, but that is kind of normal....I believe I will be put on b12 and iron next week.

I am tolerating my blended/pureed diet very well. I eat chili and other blended soups, cottage cheese, protein drinks etc. I will be advancing to solids next week. I have had 2 minor episodes due to not chewing enough or not blending enough, but I am eating very slowly and letting every bite settle in and see how I feel before eating more especially anything new that I have not had contact with. I have not thrown up yet, I did dump from a fatty soup that I had in a restaurant, but it was easy and not like sugar dumping, not too bad.

I was having issues with cold water but that has passed. I am also having gas issues with some of the milk products...i have to play the balancng act too much milk based products and I get bad gas...I cannot wait for the blended phase to end....I am dieing for a salad some real veggies...maybe a piece of fruit...

Thank you all for your warm welcome. I am not too sure about Sunday...I will have to go over my plans and see if I can fit in some time..

I am just typing this to check my signature..I am having a bit of trouble getting it right...

Congratulations and welcome to the board!

I am sure it is nice that both our and hubby are on the same planet when it comes to food.

Don't forget to stop by the RNY board as well.

Joan

Hello Lori..

I hope this finds you feeling good, back on your feet and losing like the rest of the rnyers!
Welcome aboard.

k

Congrats and Welcome!!!!!!!!!  :)    The group here is awesome.  You should definitely join in for one of the upcoming Get Together's.  (next one to be announced sometime soon I'm sure)  :)