bhern
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bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
In a stall already? -
Okay I don't know what is going on and I'm trying not to worry too much about this, but I have not lost any weight in the last 9-10 days. I just don't get it. I'm doing everythi...
bhern added a goal 12 years, 1 month ago
Cross my legs
bhern added a goal 12 years, 1 month ago
Fit in an airplane seat comfortably
bhern added a goal 12 years, 1 month ago
To make it below the 200 pound mark!
bhern accomplished a goal 12 years, 1 month ago
Get everything done that is needed to get insurance approval
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Something Isn't Right -
I'm not 100% sure what is going on. I have a pretty good idea, but until I call the doctor tomorrow I won't know. The past few days..maybe even a week, I have not been feeling "...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Transforming -
Anyone who ever said having weight loss surgery is taking the easy way out needs a slap in the face...with a chair. I have tried so many diets and weight loss strategies over th...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Four days Post-Op -
I'm not sure where to start with this because I kinda feel like ranting but at the same time I need to count my blessings. I had surgery on 11/7 and I was scheduled for a DS. Ho...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Finally home -
Just a quick update, I'll add more in the next few days. I did have my surgery on November 7th. I was scheduled for a duodenal switch, but when the surgeon got in there she said...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Less than 2 days to go -
I"m getting switched in less than 2 days and I am just freaking out. ok, I'm outwardly calm, but on the inside I'm a nervous wreck. I don't know why. I've waited for this day fo...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Is a Longer Pre-Op Liquid Phase Necessary? -
I was curious because I read about quite a few pre-op patients going through 1-2 weeks of liquids before the big day. I'm currently 9 days away from surgery. The doc instructed ...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Little help here..hubby is 9 days Post Op -
I don't know too much about RNY (I'm a DS pre-op myself) but my husband just had bypass surgery on the 18th, and I don't think he's eating the way he should at this stage in his...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Just another update - It's getting closer to my surgery day and I'm getting more and more nervous but excited at the same time. This past week I attended my pre-op education class. It was an informative...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Self Conscience -
This past weekend I went to my family’s for a bar-b-que, as we do most Saturday’s. My mom has a swimming pool and everyone likes to play ball and jump off the diving ...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Exciting news - How do I put into words how happy I am? Today I got the news that my insurance approved my surgery. I was at work and they called me to tell me, and as soon as I hung up, I broke ...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Pinch me..I'm Approved! - So.... I just received a call from my surgeon's office and I have been approved! I am beyond thrilled, I cried tears of joy and hugged my mother. They submitted my paperwork to my...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
So What's New.. - Well whats new is that I have succeeded in losing the required amount of weight that they wanted me to lose...and then some. As of today, I have lost a total of 34 pounds. It's ver...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Second Thoughts about DS? - Hello everyone, Happy Thursday!!
I'm currently awaiting approval for my DS and while I'm doing so I continue to read all I can and learn as much as I can about the DS and what ...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Almost there - It's been a couple of months since I've updated on my progress. I am still in the process of losing 10% of my excess body weight that my surgeon or insurance company has requested...
bhern posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Need to lose 10% excess weight before surgery..HEL - Hey guys... this is my first time using the forums, so be gentle.
I am in the process of getting insurance approval for my WLS. I've done all the necessary steps the insurance ...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Discouraged - Discourage: to deprive of courage or confidence. Syn: dishearten
I am discouraged by my repeated failures. ok, so let me explain. I'm on my way to having surgery, I've complet...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
Keep on keepin' on - So, today is my appointment with the pulmonologist. I will find out whether or not he will clear me for surgery. He will also be looking at the results of my sleep study. Kinda ner...
bhern wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
On a Mission - I had my first appointment with Dr. Swain, at Scottsdale Bariatric. Everything went well I think. I had my nutrional consultation, and psych evaluation then met with the doctor. It...
