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My name is Susan and can I just say I am thrilled to be here! I was a member of OH when I first had my RNY done, but was never a frequent poster. I have made a new profile to go with my new life.
I had RNY in May, 2005. Starting weight then was 270. Lost down to about 190, then had a hernia repair in 2007. I had nothing but problems after that. I couldn't lose anymore weight, even though my habits hadn't changed. And then I started gaining.
When I gained to 230 on my 5'2" frame, I was embarrassed and humiliated...felt like a failure. Then I came back to OH and started to research. I found the DS Surgery board and researched some more. After months of soul-searching and endless hours of research, I started the ball rolling for a revision with Dr. Keshishian.
That surgery finally took place on July 18. I traveled from Ohio to California to have the surgery, but would gladly do it a hundred times over. My recovery in the hospital was very smooth, almost "easy". Now that I'm home, it's become a bit more difficult, as my tummy doesn't want to cooperate the way I think it should. That's ok, I will wait
When it's too uncomfortable to drink, I push everything through my J-Tube.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone, and maybe even jump in with my $.02 worth every now and then.
Susan
My name is Susan and can I just say I am thrilled to be here! I was a member of OH when I first had my RNY done, but was never a frequent poster. I have made a new profile to go with my new life.
I had RNY in May, 2005. Starting weight then was 270. Lost down to about 190, then had a hernia repair in 2007. I had nothing but problems after that. I couldn't lose anymore weight, even though my habits hadn't changed. And then I started gaining.
When I gained to 230 on my 5'2" frame, I was embarrassed and humiliated...felt like a failure. Then I came back to OH and started to research. I found the DS Surgery board and researched some more. After months of soul-searching and endless hours of research, I started the ball rolling for a revision with Dr. Keshishian.
That surgery finally took place on July 18. I traveled from Ohio to California to have the surgery, but would gladly do it a hundred times over. My recovery in the hospital was very smooth, almost "easy". Now that I'm home, it's become a bit more difficult, as my tummy doesn't want to cooperate the way I think it should. That's ok, I will wait
When it's too uncomfortable to drink, I push everything through my J-Tube. Looking forward to getting to know everyone, and maybe even jump in with my $.02 worth every now and then.
Susan
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Susan!
Hang on to your hat! Your in for a Heck of a ride!!
Hang on to your hat! Your in for a Heck of a ride!!
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The beginning of a whole new world.
HW-445 SW-417 CW-162 GW-175
The beginning of a whole new world.
HW-445 SW-417 CW-162 GW-175
Congrats Susan! Welcome to DS life... I hope it works so much better for you than your RNY! Our surgery dates are so close, we're almost switch sisters, so it'll be interesting to see how our journeys match up and how they differ. It sounds like you're doing well so far... good for you! Hugs and welcome!
~April~ 5'7"
2 Part DS BMI: S/C/G 59.3/33.5/24.9
Part 1: 3/14/11 HW/SW#1/SW#2/CW/GW
Part 2: 7/14/11 379/366/319/214/159 
HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"
Nice to hear from you Susan! I'm curious about how you came to choosing Dr. Keshishian for your surgery. I met Dr. Teel at Premier Metabolic and Bariatric Assoc. in Dayton and he seems to be very well regarded here in Ohio. He does laproscopic DS, but I want the best for my surgery, even if it means travel.
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