I finally found you

I had my RNY surgery on 9/14/2010.  I finally found a forum with Mainers.  I hope to get to know some of you and share great info.

Cindy
highest/DOS/Current/Goal
260 / 238 / 213 / 130

On my way!

Hi Cindy!  My name is Heather and I live in Downeast Maine.  I am waiting to hear back from my insurance company, and hope to have surgery soon!  hope you are feeling well.  Add me as a friend if you would like to. 
You are over a month out...how are you feeling?

Tomorrow is 6 weeks and I'm also returning to work part-time.  I feel so much better in many respects.  I am very tired-just spoke with one the doctor's and since I am only getting the minimum fluids and protein in each day-this explains my fatigue.

This surgery isn't easy but so worth it-just you wait. 

I am also trying to increase my exercise but it is hard with no energy.  I have lost 25 pounds since the day of surgery-I had gained 10 pounds of fluid while in the hospital-but it took about 3 weeks for the swelling and fluid to come off.  Then the real weight loss started.  I am 47 pounds down from my start of the process.

Good luck to you-you will be amazed.

Cindy
highest/DOS/Current/Goal
260 / 238 / 213 / 130

On my way!

Hi, welcome to the Maine board. It has been pretty slow lately but I am hoping with cooler weather coming it will pick back up. 

Hi Cindy!
I, too, had Dr L!  Great DOC!  Love him!    Feel free to add me as a friend!  Welcome to the MAINE board!!!!
Ruth

I am also in the Oxford area and go to Dr Loggins. I am waiting for insurance referral right now. I hope my surgery will be within a couple weeks. Sounds like you are doing good. I know I will struggle with the fluids as well.

That is great-sounds like you are so close.  Good luck with the insurance approval.  You will be having sugery before you know it. 

Cindy

Hello, cindy, I also live right up the road from you in Poland spring, I'm always looking for a walking partner, if your ever open for it i'd be glad to meet with you.