heathercross
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
My Boss told me I was getting Skinny today - I laughed. I am NOT skinny. But, I am getting smaller even though I am not losing. Plus, all my clothes are too big. I gave all my leftover clothes to Dress for Success and I hav...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Nanette - Anyone know how her DS revision went? - Hi. I cannot find her page. I told her I would stop by and see her at Lenox Hill, as I live only 6 blks away, but, work got the better of me last week (I'm an event planner) and I ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
2 mos post-op from BOB - I'm 2 mos post-op. I'm feeling good, no issues. I had my 2nd fill 2 wks ago (an additional 1cc) and I am now at 5cc. Have to tell you, don't feel any different from 4 to 5. But, ...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
How many CC do you have in your large band at 2 mo - Just got my 2nd fill yesterday. Initially the band was prepped with 2CC at surgery (6/23), got my first fill on 7/20 with 2cc and yesterday, 2nd fill with an additional cc. Now a...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
9 year anniversary from RNY - Today was my 9 yr anniversary from my Gastric Bypass. The past few yrs haven't been anything to celebrate bc my weight has been up. While I don't recall my weight on 8/15 in 2010...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets - 9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB). I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs. I still have a ways to...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets (cros - 9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB). I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs. I still have a ways to...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets - 9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB). I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs. I still have a ways to...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
Holding at 220lbs (26lbs down) - Not much has changed as of late. I am looking forward to my fill on the 19th. I know I am not yet at my 'sweet' spot. I cannot eat a lot and it does change day to day and time of...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Belching, Burping...whatever you want to call it. - OMG, it is insane. I never had burping or belching issues with the RNY, now that I am a BOBster, I am belching like crazy. This band makes me burp ALL.DAY.LONG!
When will it...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
How will I ever find a husband with all this belch - OMG, it is insane. I never had burping or belching issues with the RNY, now that I am a BOBster, I am belching like crazy. This band makes me burp ALL.DAY.LONG!
When will it ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
I now know what it feels like to eat too much - Sharp pain in your chest
Very different than with the RNY
Stuck my finger down my throat, it comes right up and somewhat foamy and slimy.
I will not drink, even the smallest sip...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Day 1 of working out - Felt really good. Didnt do "THAT" much, but, enough to know I was making a difference and it felt good. 16 minutes on the recumbent bike and 16 minutes on the eliptical machine. ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Questions I often get being a BOBster... - Any tips for the liquid diet ? Do you mean pre-op of post op. My pre-op diet was liquids and veggies and soups. I drank a lot of carnation SF shakes and Slimfast. Atkins too. I al...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Don't think I'm too tight... - Today I am on pureed, they go down FINE. Day 1 of the Fill was weird, weird feeling in throat, body, etc. By end of day yesterday, I was better. I spoke with Dr., she said I can c...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
1st Fill yesterday - signs it maybe too tight? - Just got my first fill yesterday and I feel like I might be too tight. I had 2cc added and now I have 4cc (they initially prepped my band with 2cc at surgery). I also have a larg...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Maybe my band is too tight? - I feel like I might be too tight. I had a fill yesterday (2cc) now I have 4cc (they initially prepped my band with 2cc at surgery). I also have a large band (Dr. Kurian gives all...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Just got first Fill (2cc) - I have a large band - Just got my first fill. I got 2cc, apparently I had 2cc from the initial surgery. I've had restriction since the surgery, so, Dr. Kurian asked if I really wanted to get one. YES, b...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
1st fill tomorrow - what can I expect? - I had my lap band on 6/23 and for reference I had my RNY on 8/15/2002. I already feel restriction. What will tomorrow be like and the dats thereafter? I am holding T 21lbs lost and...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
3 wks post-op BOB & 1st Fill Scheduled for Tue - Hi Everyone. I had my Band done on 6/23 and I am 3 wks post-op today. I have lost about 21lbs (12 on the 2 wk liquid pre-diet) and 9 since. At 3 wks out from the RNY, I think I wa...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
First Day of Real Food (yesterday) - I survived my first day of foods. I am still not really that hungry. Actually only eating bc I know I have too and Im not losing. In fact, I gain a few oz every day and fluctuat...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Stomach Pains, possible ulcer. - I've been having some issues. Since I started pureed foods on Friday the 1st, I've been having stomach pains. Not pains like soreness but hunger type pains, is the best way to des...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
1st Post-op Appt - Saw Frank today, Nurse Practitioner, as my surgeon is on vacation for 2 wks. We took off the bandages, leaving the steri-strips. Helped me feel where my port is, which I couldn't...
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heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Puree Stage Sunday - Oh the Possibilities - HELP? - Ok, so I am 6 days post-op, Band over Bypass, down 16.6lbs and I am soooooo looking forward to the pureed diet which starts on Day 10, Sunday, July 3rd. After 2 wks of liquids (pr...
About Me
New York, NY
Location
28.3
BMI
Surgery
06/23/2011
Surgery Date
May 17, 2002
Member Since
Before & After
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8-15-02 @ 305 lbs (5'5
7-6-04 @ goal 173 - down 132lbs & Lower Body Lift 5-11-04
