I'm back!
I did not have renal issues. I had renal failure. I was on a razor's edge for many years. I had enough failure to be on the transplant list but just enough function to avoid dialysis.
For me after Rny I ate on the lower side of the recommended protein scale and I took less of the fat soluble vitamins. I worked closely with a nutritionist who works with transplant and Rny patients. My doctor and I also closely watched my labs.
I do know that my weight loss bought me time and made it where I was in top physical shape when that blessed phone call came.
Deb T.
Hi Deb --
I don't think we've ever met, but your grief story touched a nerve. After I lost my wonderful father, I gained up to 360 lbs (my highest weight ever) --- and frankly, I really had no other coping devices at the time.
I am just so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. Truly and heartfully sorry.
Hope to get to know you better.
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
Hi Deb. I'm sorry you've been through so much, but I'm glad to see you getting back on track. I don't know you from back in the day, but all of these mean *****es think really well of you. That's a pretty great endorsement. Please stick around, it will be wonderful to have you here.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
on 3/15/15 1:14 am
Glad you are here with us Deb. I'm teetering onto 280 and know I need wls surgery, but my mind has not agreed with my body's need to be healthy, go figure, somehow I can't pull the two together. I also don't know how much more I can take with the heavy feeling of my body each day and not being able to sleep at night on account of my massive parts needing to get comfortable.
And I realize now I have sleep apnea...I awakened to find myself gasping for breathe when I fell asleep on the chaise lounge. It's not flat like my bed and so my meat from my necks collasped onto the fleshy part of my chest and I guess my body's need for life forced me to wake up and breath.
I like what you said about "It's time for me to work on food and exercise again. I have absolutely no remorse or regret for the weight gain. I did what I did to survive. I got through hellish times but I did not shame myself. I never will. Time to be mindful."
Thank you.
Sleep apnea is a real killer. I have worn CPAP for 12 years and I will wear it probably for my whole life. I thought after my weight loss it would go away but for about 10% of patients it doesn't.
It's okay though. I put that mask on and I'm asleep in minutes.
Surgery is a big f*(((**** deal. It's a lifetime thing no matter what you do. Good luck to you.
Deb T
on 3/15/15 1:14 am, edited 3/15/15 1:45 am
Hey Deb, nice to see you back!!! 
I am so sorry to hear about all you have been through.
"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker
"You may not like what I say or how I say it, but it may be just exactly what you need to hear." ---Kathryn White
