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Topic: RE: RNY
That is good to hear. I cant loose with my band at all. It has been nothing but fill after unfill. I so want to get this weight off, my mom passed away at 47 of pancreatic cancer and my dad had a quad bypass at 47 so I am praying this will work for me. I am terrified of the comorbidities that accompany being overweight - hope that doesnt sound nuts lol. I know if I can get that BMI down that will drastically lower my percentages for both of my parents issues. So glad to hear you are doing so well, I see lots of people who stay nauseous all the time...Kinda scares me lol.
Topic: RE: RNY
The only road blocks I have encountered are that I got lazy with my eating. I would much rather eat carbs than protein, which is a major no no. I carbed my way into gaining almost 25 pounds from my lowest weight. None of my 6 clothes were fitting. I went back to basics and have lost 26 pounds in the last 8 weeks. Needless to say, I am smaller than before and my size 6's are fitting beautifully. Some are a little baggy.
So even if you stumble, the pouch will work if you work it.
So even if you stumble, the pouch will work if you work it.
vickie
Topic: RE: RNY
Thank you so much for replying to my post. I too, am back in school so thats definately one of my concerns but I feel sure that I could miss a class if I needed to. I have a high threshold pain wise (usually lol). Have you had any road blocks along the way? You look great! I am so glad to hear you are healthy now- that is my main goal!
Topic: RE: RNY
Melissa,
I was in college full-time when I had my surgery. I had surgery on December 12 or 13 and was back at school on about January 6th. As far as pain goes, I had surgery on a Friday, I used the pain pump Friday night. I did not need it at all on Saturday. I went home from the hospital Sunday morning.
Dr. Freeman had given me a prescription for pain medicine before my surgery and advised me to have it filled and take one before surgery to see if it made my throw up. That was the only pain pill I had to take. If I had not had 2 drains, I would not have thought I had surgery at all, other than the fact that my appetite was literally gone.
I do feel so much better and am so much healthier. I was on 2 blood pressure medications before surgery. I quit taking them the day of surgery and have not had one since. I had my blood pressure taken this past Thursday. It was 100/59, which is my new normal.
Remember everyone's recovery and pain tolerance is different. I have also never had a problem getting in all my fluids. I tend to be a gulper. I can drink water really really quickly and have always done that since about the 2nd week post op.
Good luck and feel free to ask anything.,
I was in college full-time when I had my surgery. I had surgery on December 12 or 13 and was back at school on about January 6th. As far as pain goes, I had surgery on a Friday, I used the pain pump Friday night. I did not need it at all on Saturday. I went home from the hospital Sunday morning.
Dr. Freeman had given me a prescription for pain medicine before my surgery and advised me to have it filled and take one before surgery to see if it made my throw up. That was the only pain pill I had to take. If I had not had 2 drains, I would not have thought I had surgery at all, other than the fact that my appetite was literally gone.
I do feel so much better and am so much healthier. I was on 2 blood pressure medications before surgery. I quit taking them the day of surgery and have not had one since. I had my blood pressure taken this past Thursday. It was 100/59, which is my new normal.
Remember everyone's recovery and pain tolerance is different. I have also never had a problem getting in all my fluids. I tend to be a gulper. I can drink water really really quickly and have always done that since about the 2nd week post op.
Good luck and feel free to ask anything.,
vickie
Topic: RE: Friday! Whatcha Eatin? R U Exercising? Did U Weigh?
B: 3 strips low sodium turkey bacon, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
L: cheeseburger with extra pickles and unsweet tea at McD's
S: 6 Reduced Fat pnut butter crackers
D1: 1 c. whole wheat spaghetti with 4 meatballs and marinara sauce
S: Protein Bar
D2: Same as D1
S: 1 c. garden salad with shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 strips turkey bacon, LF Olive Oil dressing
Exercise: Missed Zumba this morning as I worked 13 hrs yesterday and didn't get home til 1:30am last nite so I slept in. Walked 3 miles this evening instead.
Still weighing everyday here.......maintaining at 140.
L: cheeseburger with extra pickles and unsweet tea at McD's
S: 6 Reduced Fat pnut butter crackers
D1: 1 c. whole wheat spaghetti with 4 meatballs and marinara sauce
S: Protein Bar
D2: Same as D1
S: 1 c. garden salad with shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 strips turkey bacon, LF Olive Oil dressing
Exercise: Missed Zumba this morning as I worked 13 hrs yesterday and didn't get home til 1:30am last nite so I slept in. Walked 3 miles this evening instead.
Still weighing everyday here.......maintaining at 140.
Topic: Friday! Whatcha Eatin? R U Exercising? Did U Weigh?
UUUGGHH. I didn't weigh last Friday because I was at the beach....clearly all the snacks and bloody marys caught up with me, I'm up 4 lbs. Gotta turn up the heat and get it back off!! No biggie, I'll just up the cardio and cut out the Oreos!!
Today's eats:
B1-1/2 c cottage chs with NSA peaches and 1 slice ww toast
B2-Oikos honey yogurt
S-Kashi bar
L-chicken wrap
S-grapes
D-grilled flank steak (mainated in mojo marinade) and veggies
Dessert--none--gotta cut back a bit!!
No exercise tonight, Friday is off day. Tomorrow I'll run and Sunday I'll do yoga.
Have a great weekend!!
Today's eats:
B1-1/2 c cottage chs with NSA peaches and 1 slice ww toast
B2-Oikos honey yogurt
S-Kashi bar
L-chicken wrap
S-grapes
D-grilled flank steak (mainated in mojo marinade) and veggies
Dessert--none--gotta cut back a bit!!
No exercise tonight, Friday is off day. Tomorrow I'll run and Sunday I'll do yoga.
Have a great weekend!!
Topic: RE: Wednesday! Whatcha Eatin? R U Moving?
Oh no......Oreos......aawwwwwww.....I remember them. lol
Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary
That is awesome! I agree. Feeling energetic and being healthy is the priority. I love success stories and you guys that are farther out than I am are very inspirational.
Leslie
Leslie
Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary
CONGRATULATIONS LOUISE!!!! You and me both...I would do it again and again and again. I am so happy for you!!!!!!
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