My RNY to DS revision story
I know I have been M.I.A. But I have finally made it to the Dark Side!!!!
So, after nearly 3 years, I was FINALLY approved through insurance to have my RNY from 2002 to DS revision with Dr. Keshishian in California. I flew out early from Alaska to California on December 28th, 2011. I had my pre-op appointment that afternoon at 2pm in his Glendale office. I had surgery the following morning, Thursday, December 29, 2011. My surgery lasted around 3 and ½ hours. I flew my girlfriend down there with me, and the entire 5 days I was in the Verdugo Hills Hospital, she was in my room with me. Slept like a pretzel in their recliner. The hospital has small rooms. But they are private, which is definitely nice. So, after surgery, I remember being woken up, and asked me to rate my pain…… Um, ya……. I remember this….. I started hollering it was a 25, and for them to “put me back out". Remember that vividly. Holy **** that HURT. They finally did something, cause I woke again, and everything was foggy, but my pain was much, much less that it was, don’t get me wrong, I still hurt, but it was tolerable thanks to the drugs. On the 2nd day, my blood count was low, so I needed a blood transfusion. During my pre-op at the hospital, I was informed that it was a possibility that could happen. I got 2 bags of blood. My girlfriend was a true godsend that she stayed by my side the entire time. I had a huge panic attack in recovery, and some additional panic attacks after that. Which I do not even remember at all. So, after 5 days in the hospital (Tuesday, January 3rd), I was discharged, and went to our hotel. Thursday, January 5th, I had my post-op with Dr. Keshishian, and he took out my staples. The next day Friday, January 6th, we flew home. That was a ROUGH day. It sucked. But I have made it home, finally!!!!!! I have to compliment Diana Lopez from Dr. Keshishian’s. I owe SO MUCH to her. She was the one that I corresponded with at his office for nearly 3 years. I got to see her at my post-op appointment, and I hugged her, then I grabbed her, and cried, as I thanked her for so much.
It is GOOD TO BE HOME!!!!!!!
-Jamie in Alaska
x-posted on the revisions forum & main board
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Thank you!!!! I am actually a little weepy, thanks to the ansthesia. HA HA!!!!! My full time job now it to recouperate.
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
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Thank you!!!!! Glad to be on the Dark Side!!!!!
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
I am so so happy for you Jamie! You have worked hard and long for this. Now you have a lifetime of better health to look forward to. Congratulations!
Offta..... Anyone get the license plate number of that mac truck?
-Jamie
Definately looking foward to a healthier me!!!!!!!
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Thanks!!!!!!
So glad to be here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"
