heathercross
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Back to the Gym - Back to NYSC today. First time in ages. Didnt do a lot. Just 30 min on the recumbent bike. Sweated a lot. Felt good. Had a shake this am in anticipation of the liquid diet as...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Therapist - So, I've been looking for a therapist. I want to find someone I am comfortable with and that I feel like I can relate to, open up with and discuss my issues, fears and insecuritie...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Recommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan S - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head. I fixed everything else. And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Reecommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head. I fixed everything else. And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Reecommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head. I fixed everything else. And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Pre-Surgery Appt with Stiles & Kurian - Had a pre-appt with Dr Stiles and Dr. Kurian today. Needed to see Stiles so she could clear me. I don’t have a PCP anymore after my last one left the practice and my new one...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Met a Fellow BOBster today - Had lunch with Heather. She and I got to know each other thru this site back in 2002 when we both had our RNY's done. Lost touch as I moved to Philly, moved back to NYC, she had ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Follow-up to support post - Hey Holly....That's my sisters name, the non-supportive one! LOL. When I had the Gastric Bypass back in 2002, my sister, mom and husband (now ex) were all supportive. I also spen...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
: BOB Conversation with Mom & Sister; Mom agai - Yes, I do need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister. My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
BOB Conversation with Mom & Sister; Mom agains - I need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister. My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which pisses ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Mother & Sister are either against or indifferent - Yes, I do need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister. My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
June NYU Lap-Band Support Group tonight @ 6pm - Looking forward to going as last month was Passover and the attendance was almost non-existent. I shuffled my schedule to go so I am looking forward to asking more questions and c...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
1st LAP-BAND Support Group - Attended Lap Band Support Group at NYU. Very small gathering, not what I’m used to. Lenox Hill’s group used to be about 50+ people monthly. Apparently, according to the...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Approved - Surgery Scheduled for 6/23 - Rec’d call from Nilsa at NYU. My surgery was approved with Dr. Kurian. Apparently, everything that Dr. Roslin’s office submitted was enough to get me approved NOW. Nils...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Weight Mgmt appt. w/ Dr. Stiles - Had my 1st appt with Dr. Stiles today for the 3 month weight mgmt period. Apparently, when you use their doctor, you only have to wait 3 mos, when you use your own, 6 months. Happy...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Dr. Marina Kurian, NYU - Decided to go back to the beginning and see Dr. Marina Kurian at NYU. Not thrilled with NYU or the other doctors in the practice, nor am I thrilled with the level of service and th...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Getting a BOB - 9yrs post-op, - Hi. I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd. I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246. I considered a full revision but decide...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Looking for BOBs - Band over Bypass - Hi. I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd. I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246. I considered a full revision but decide...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
BOB - Band over Bypass - Looking for BOBs - Hi. I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd. I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246. I considered a full revision but decide...
heathercross posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
BOB - Band over Bypass approved - Surgery June 23r - Would like to connect with some BOB patients. I am 40, no health issues, looking to get banded. Had RNY in Aug of 2002, went from 305 to 175 and Im now at 246. I'm too scared to...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Revision Denied @ Lenox Hill - Apparently Lenox Hill is not a Center of Excellance for Bariattri Surgery so I cannot use Dr. Roslin. I am appealing to Aetna as well as appealing the wording in my rider at my job...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Appointment with Dr Roslin to discuss CT & Endosco - So, today didn't go as I would have liked. My pouch is huge but even more of a concern/issue is that when viewing the ct, I can see the contrast on both sides of the staple line. ...
heathercross wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
CT Scan w/ & w/o contrast & Endoscopy - Last Monday the 21st I havd the CT. The barium was dreadful. My surgery must still work a bit bc I dumped immediately after drinking that shit. Today, the 28th, I had the Endosco...
heathercross wrote a blog post 14 years, 5 months ago
Starting the revision process - Starting to research a BOB. I am close to 240lbs. I have been emailing Dr Leitman and he suggested I speak to his partner Dr Rosen. While I love Dr Leitman, I don't know anything...
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
