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Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
Congrats girl, keep up the good work, keep a positive attitude and go for it, it is a life long job but so worth it, at 342 lbs I was miserable and get this my husband weighted 104lbs, you know we looked like mutt and jeff, lol now at 178 lbs i feel i can take on the world hahahaha, plus i have energy to get up and do, I have a 1 yr old granddaughter that stays with us( her mother too) but she is mawmaws girl, so I know had i not had surgery i either would have not been here for her birth or would not have the energy to keep up with her... holler any time!!
Topic: my anniversary of rebirth
6 yrs ago yesterday I had my gastric bypass, my cousin and sister followed in my foot-steps, the best decision i ever made in my life, have never regretted my decision. I went into surgery at 342 lbs, i lost down to 172 lbs, but this past yr i was doin everything wrong eatting candy and junk and gained weight...well i got back on track when i popped 204 lbs, that scared the crap out of me!!!!!! I am at 178 right now i really want to be at 158 so gonna work on that, to anybody thinking about weight loss surgery, DO IT!!!!!!!!! I have never looked back!!!!
Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
I am slack on working out right now, I seem to be a slave to my children's schedule. I did get a personal trainer 1 month pre-op to 8 moths post op. Husband thought that was enough with the expense so had to give it up.
Yes 5 dilations is extreme, as a nurse I should have known better than to let the surgeon try 3 times before getting my own GI specialist who in turn injected kenalog into all four quadrants of the scar tissue and corrected the problem. Lesson learned :).
My liver was in worse shape than I had expected probably headed for cirrhosis. My lft's were 4x normal. I am glad that has resolved. I am 40 and happy to be in better shape than my younger years.
I would definitly increase you workouts pre-op thats what helped me loose 11 pounds pre-op.
I wish you all the best.
Audra
Yes 5 dilations is extreme, as a nurse I should have known better than to let the surgeon try 3 times before getting my own GI specialist who in turn injected kenalog into all four quadrants of the scar tissue and corrected the problem. Lesson learned :).
My liver was in worse shape than I had expected probably headed for cirrhosis. My lft's were 4x normal. I am glad that has resolved. I am 40 and happy to be in better shape than my younger years.
I would definitly increase you workouts pre-op thats what helped me loose 11 pounds pre-op.
I wish you all the best.
Audra
Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
Audra,
five dilitations does not sound fun. Who did them? Surgeon, or gastroenterologist?
You are awesome!! It must feel great to have reached your goal! Keep pumping the protein. Do you excercise a lot? What kinds do you do? Your favorite?
I have a fatty liver as well. Sounds so gross.... Anyway, I'm supposed to be losing for surgery and have only lost a few pounds. I'm using the bariatric fusion powder twice a day and eating a sensible dinner-what gives? I've only got ten more days to lose!! The gallbladder is coming out, too. Dr. wanted me to lose a few because of the liver and gallbladder sitch. Oh, well I hope its enough.
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Carolyn
five dilitations does not sound fun. Who did them? Surgeon, or gastroenterologist?
You are awesome!! It must feel great to have reached your goal! Keep pumping the protein. Do you excercise a lot? What kinds do you do? Your favorite?
I have a fatty liver as well. Sounds so gross.... Anyway, I'm supposed to be losing for surgery and have only lost a few pounds. I'm using the bariatric fusion powder twice a day and eating a sensible dinner-what gives? I've only got ten more days to lose!! The gallbladder is coming out, too. Dr. wanted me to lose a few because of the liver and gallbladder sitch. Oh, well I hope its enough.
. Carolyn
Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
My mom lives in Cary and she always says she is central to everything, so I laughed when you said that. You can search meet-up groups and find the Raleigh WLS , It will have more information. I am sorry to hear about your pain, I sure hope the surgery cures that quickly. I had no real health problems except fatty liver and that is now resolved thank GOD.
Let me know if you run into any questions about the surgery I can try and answer for you. I had a stricture that took 5 dilations to fix, but after that it has been smooth sailing. I had lost 125 pounds by 8 months which was a little tooo quick but am building up muscle now.
Audra
Let me know if you run into any questions about the surgery I can try and answer for you. I had a stricture that took 5 dilations to fix, but after that it has been smooth sailing. I had lost 125 pounds by 8 months which was a little tooo quick but am building up muscle now.
Audra
Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
Audra,
Congratulations on your sucess!!! You look great!! I'm in Cary, so I'm not far from most anywhere-pretty central to everything. I would love to know more about the support group. How long it has been in existance, how many are in it? Is it all types of surgeries, etc.
I am a nurse also, but currently not working due to health issues. I hope to be rid of a few of those after my surgery! And really be free of several medications!! I just hope the new studies about WLS are true, in regard to the decrease in chronic inflamation, and elimination of chronic pain, etc. That would be perfect!!
Hope to hear from you again soon! Thanks for responding.
Carolyn
Congratulations on your sucess!!! You look great!! I'm in Cary, so I'm not far from most anywhere-pretty central to everything. I would love to know more about the support group. How long it has been in existance, how many are in it? Is it all types of surgeries, etc.
I am a nurse also, but currently not working due to health issues. I hope to be rid of a few of those after my surgery! And really be free of several medications!! I just hope the new studies about WLS are true, in regard to the decrease in chronic inflamation, and elimination of chronic pain, etc. That would be perfect!!
Hope to hear from you again soon! Thanks for responding.
Carolyn
Topic: RE: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
Welcome to the North Kakalakey boards. We are pretty low key and drama free. I am excited for you and the beginning of your journey. We have a Raleigh support group that meets the third Sat of the month off Six Forks road. It is run by a great lady name Barbara. I saw recently that they are trying to start a Durham support group, not sure where you are located.
I had my surgery through Duke but have heard great things of Dr Enochs. Rex is a great facility as that is where I went to correct the stricture I had after my RNY. I am 16 months post op and doing great. I am also a nurse and would be glad to support you in any way I can.
Good luck to you
Audra
I had my surgery through Duke but have heard great things of Dr Enochs. Rex is a great facility as that is where I went to correct the stricture I had after my RNY. I am 16 months post op and doing great. I am also a nurse and would be glad to support you in any way I can.
Good luck to you
Audra
Topic: RE: Newbie for Gastonia, NC
Hi Jackie,
Nice to meet you! What a great idea, to scrap your progress!! Do you mind if I borrow your idea for myself. I'm just getting started, so I need to get some pics--like an avatar for starters. I live in Cary. Are you nearby? Have a great day!!
Nice to meet you! What a great idea, to scrap your progress!! Do you mind if I borrow your idea for myself. I'm just getting started, so I need to get some pics--like an avatar for starters. I live in Cary. Are you nearby? Have a great day!!
Topic: RNY Scheduled 5/23/11
Hi! My name is Carolyn. I am kind of new and just learning how to navigate this site, to use to my advantage-like getting here to this local forum!! I have met a few of you and would like to be part of the local support groups-on-line and in a formal setting. I'm tryong to find the "right" support group. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Dr. Enochs is my surgeon, and it will be at Rex-in10 days!!!!! If anyone needs any help that I might be able to provide, I would be glad to help. Keep you in my prayers, a phone call for encouragement, etc. I will do whatever I can to be a positive addition to the NC losers club!
I'm not having a lot of sucess with my pre-op diet. I've only lost a few lbs. As in 3 to be exact. A little stressed about that.
I'll try to get an avatar up ASAP, and finish my goals. I am slightly electronically challenged!!
Please feel free to contact me, for support, friendship, a listening ear, or whatever else i can do to help! I can't wait to meet others and get through this huge transitional time in our lives with someone who understands, and knows what the issues are that matter.
Hope to hear from some of you soon!!! Keep sipping!!!
Carolyn
Dr. Enochs is my surgeon, and it will be at Rex-in10 days!!!!! If anyone needs any help that I might be able to provide, I would be glad to help. Keep you in my prayers, a phone call for encouragement, etc. I will do whatever I can to be a positive addition to the NC losers club!
I'm not having a lot of sucess with my pre-op diet. I've only lost a few lbs. As in 3 to be exact. A little stressed about that.
I'll try to get an avatar up ASAP, and finish my goals. I am slightly electronically challenged!!
Please feel free to contact me, for support, friendship, a listening ear, or whatever else i can do to help! I can't wait to meet others and get through this huge transitional time in our lives with someone who understands, and knows what the issues are that matter.
Hope to hear from some of you soon!!! Keep sipping!!!
Carolyn
Topic: Good Luck Friday Roll Call
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This payday was a very long wait. I am glad it is finally Friday. Although all my days seem to run together. We contacted a lawyer about the moving issue so we shall see how that turns out.
Today is errands. I wonder where there is a movie rental place in Durham. Anyone know? Blockbuster kind of disappeared, right? I could use some movies to watch. I was thinking, this place is going to seem very small once we get all of our stuff in it. Kind of like the roominess lol.
Going to call the Durham libraries and see about using one of their rooms for a support group as soon as I get some ideas from you all as to which week day and time. If you know of other places you'd rather meet, let me know. However, I tend to stay away from restaurants unless it's a special occation but this is your group.
I hope you all have a great day.
Today is errands. I wonder where there is a movie rental place in Durham. Anyone know? Blockbuster kind of disappeared, right? I could use some movies to watch. I was thinking, this place is going to seem very small once we get all of our stuff in it. Kind of like the roominess lol.
Going to call the Durham libraries and see about using one of their rooms for a support group as soon as I get some ideas from you all as to which week day and time. If you know of other places you'd rather meet, let me know. However, I tend to stay away from restaurants unless it's a special occation but this is your group.
I hope you all have a great day.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
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