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becw
on 6/3/10 1:43 pm - Waldoboro, ME

Topic: RE: I thought I was done with this . . .

I was told to expect my hormones to go completely nutty for awhile after surgery, and I have to say it has been true for me. They are still whacked out and I am 4.5 months post-op!

♪ ♫ ♪ lost 75 pre-op, surgery 1/20/10, 125+ since RNY, 200+ pounds off ♪ ♫ ♪

Yes
on 6/3/10 12:14 pm

RNY on 05/06/10

Topic: RE: It's official... the gallbladder is going....

I had my gall bladder out several years ago before wls surgery. The painful attacks disappeared!

Do you have a date yet?

31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .

PublicServant
on 6/3/10 10:23 am - Portland, ME

Topic: RE: hmmmm...sad

That is so sad. Perhaps she can get it done after she heals? Your friend is in my prayers and wish her a speedy recovery.

Terry

jenfa79
on 6/3/10 10:19 am - Rockland, Maine

RNY on 05/07/09

Topic: It's official... the gallbladder is going....

So I have had some intermident pain in my upper abdomen with sharp pains into my shoulder as well as nausea but not anything I couldn't handle. One night a few weeks ago I went to the ER because the pain into my shoulder was really bad. However they did tests and said they couldn't find anything wrong. I even suggested to my doctor maybe it's my gall bladder and they said it coudl'nt be because it wasn't on the Right side, however when I saw Dr. Toder a week ago she stated that "I'm pretty sure your gallbladder didn't read the text book and doesn't know it should hurt on the right side" and wanted to have it checked.

Well yesterday I had an ultra sound and today i get a call from Dr. Toder, long story short, I'm going back in and she's going to remove my gall bladder. I know some of you have been through this.... what can I expect? Did you feel better after?

Thanks

Yes
on 6/3/10 3:49 am

RNY on 05/06/10

Topic: RE: hmmmm...sad

Tell your friend that all of us Mainers on OH wish her all the best and our thinking of her. It is always darkest before the dawn.

31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .

Kelly S.
on 6/3/10 3:38 am

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: hmmmm...sad

Swinging chickens for a speedy recovery!

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

Kelly S.
on 6/3/10 3:33 am, edited 6/3/10 3:33 am

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: Strange feeling

I still don't get hungry like I used to, I am hoping I am one of the lucky ones that stays that way. But I have found it's very important to plan my meals every day so that I get enough protein, I never have trouble getting enough calories...LOL

Oh, and in the beginning (first few weeks) getting your water in is just as important, but like someone else said, protein shakes count toward your total fluids for the day.

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

Kelly S.
on 6/3/10 3:32 am

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: Strange feeling

I got two!!!! LOL

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

kennas_yaya
on 6/3/10 3:11 am

RNY on 11/03/10

Topic: hmmmm...sad

A friend of mine who had the band done a few years ago went in today for gastric bypass....well what they found was that the band had grown into her stomach,and had caused a hole. They repaired the hole, but were unable to do the bypass because of this. I feel so bad for her. She has struggled to lose weight for sooo many years, and now has another hill to climb. She will be in the hospital for about 5 days they think. Say a quick prayer for her if you have a moment.
Thanks,
Heather