Hello! New to OH
Welcome Dawn. I have not been on here in a very long time, but am glad that I signed on today to see your post. I, too, had Dr Kevin Krause. He is amazing. I am nealy 5 years out, and have had fantastic results. I don't know what info you are looking for, but I am happy to help with any questions that you may have. Good luck, and let me know how I can help you.
Thanks Sheryl. I appreciate the note!
I'm doing well, now just over two weeks out. No complications so far and I wake up every day thanking God for that and praying for another day. I was a moderate risk patient because of a minor clotting issue, but it wasn't significant enough to keep me from surgery. I had preoperative tests and consulted a hematologist first.
My biggest problem so far, has nothing to do with my stomach. It's my head. I am struggling with the loss of food and having to cook dinner for my family and watch everyone else enjoying it. Guess it shows how addicted I am to it. I have not had cravings out of now where, so much as it just smells good, looks good and then I want it...old habits are hard to break I guess. I'm learning to "strategize" and if I need to leave, I do. My family and friends understand. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself over it realizing that they did surgery on my stomach and not my head. I went in a 300lb woman addicted to food and came out the same person, but with a physical restriction (which I definitely needed). I have followed all Dr. Krause and Zalesin's orders perfectly. And I don't worry so much about this first year, during the honeymoon...I know it will be good. I worry about later on.
So, if I could ask you anything it would be, did you experience these feelings and how did you overcome them in the long run and maintain your weight? I have been told the cravings never really go away but you learn to work around them. I would appreciate any advice. It makes me doubt myself, like I wasn't ready for the surgery, but I knew I had to do something. But now is when the real work starts, on my mind.
Sorry for rambling. Can you tell I need support? LOL I dd go to the support group at the Weight Control Center this week. It was good.
Also, how do you keep your protein intake up? I'm drinking ISOPURE, some products from the weight control center, etc, but it's still really tough. I hope it gets better after I can eat more solid foods, i.e. meat.
Thanks for the help!
Dawn
I'm doing well, now just over two weeks out. No complications so far and I wake up every day thanking God for that and praying for another day. I was a moderate risk patient because of a minor clotting issue, but it wasn't significant enough to keep me from surgery. I had preoperative tests and consulted a hematologist first.
My biggest problem so far, has nothing to do with my stomach. It's my head. I am struggling with the loss of food and having to cook dinner for my family and watch everyone else enjoying it. Guess it shows how addicted I am to it. I have not had cravings out of now where, so much as it just smells good, looks good and then I want it...old habits are hard to break I guess. I'm learning to "strategize" and if I need to leave, I do. My family and friends understand. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself over it realizing that they did surgery on my stomach and not my head. I went in a 300lb woman addicted to food and came out the same person, but with a physical restriction (which I definitely needed). I have followed all Dr. Krause and Zalesin's orders perfectly. And I don't worry so much about this first year, during the honeymoon...I know it will be good. I worry about later on.
So, if I could ask you anything it would be, did you experience these feelings and how did you overcome them in the long run and maintain your weight? I have been told the cravings never really go away but you learn to work around them. I would appreciate any advice. It makes me doubt myself, like I wasn't ready for the surgery, but I knew I had to do something. But now is when the real work starts, on my mind.
Sorry for rambling. Can you tell I need support? LOL I dd go to the support group at the Weight Control Center this week. It was good.
Also, how do you keep your protein intake up? I'm drinking ISOPURE, some products from the weight control center, etc, but it's still really tough. I hope it gets better after I can eat more solid foods, i.e. meat.
Thanks for the help!
Dawn
Welcome Dawn,
My name is Susan and I have been a member since 2004, but I am scheduled to have my RNY done on April 25th. I was denied twice in the past and I was finally approved after another appeal last month.
My surgeon is Dr. John Webber at DMC Harper.
I am also looking for people in our local area for support, wisdom and sharing.
I will friend request you and we can keep in touch.
How are you doing after the surgery?
Susie
My name is Susan and I have been a member since 2004, but I am scheduled to have my RNY done on April 25th. I was denied twice in the past and I was finally approved after another appeal last month.
My surgeon is Dr. John Webber at DMC Harper.
I am also looking for people in our local area for support, wisdom and sharing.
I will friend request you and we can keep in touch.
How are you doing after the surgery?
Susie
Welcome Dawn~
Hi there, my name is Lori and I am scheduled for sugery on April 17th! I am getting the Duodenal Switch with Dr. Kemmeter in Grand Rapids. Hope your recovery continues to be uneventful.
Welcome to the Forum. I am not on here alot, but do check in now and then and I will be looking forward to seeing your progress.
Good Luck!
Hi there, my name is Lori and I am scheduled for sugery on April 17th! I am getting the Duodenal Switch with Dr. Kemmeter in Grand Rapids. Hope your recovery continues to be uneventful.
Welcome to the Forum. I am not on here alot, but do check in now and then and I will be looking forward to seeing your progress.
Good Luck!
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