_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Scale victory!! - Hi all. Seemed I'd been sitting on the obese/overweight fence forever after I hit a 5 month plateau. I've been dealing with both post op RNY and a recent diagnosis of cancer and...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
A much needed NSV - My daughter is graduating high school this Sunday. I always dreaded days like this as I was so aware of my weight problem and felt so self conscious. So today, after my chemo tr...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
NSV in the least likely place - As some of you know, I have Stage lll Breast Cancer and am on chemotherapy. Well today was chemo day. As I took a seat I recognized the voice of a coworker who also has cancer. ...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Looking for snack ideas - Good Morning .. I'm 10 weeks out and undergoing my third round of Chemotherapy today. (my cancer is newly diagnosed). I'm looking for some healthy snacks to munch on during ...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
OT: Lump in Breast - So I had my open RNY on March 11th and three days after discharge I discovered a rather large lump in my breast. After a series of mammograms, sonograms, and a core biopsy, the ...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Easter Holiday - I'm having an open RNY on 3-11-13. Will I be able to travel 400 miles to see my family Easter weekend 3-30-13? My 18y old daughter can drive a good portion, if not all, of this ...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Did you need insulin post-op? - Hi. I have a question about insulin. Last year, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and I'm currently on Metfomin Extended release and Lantus Insulin 40u daily. I'm on day 4 of...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Exercise machines - I'm pre-op and in the market to purchase my first exercise machine. I'm debating between an Elliptical or a Treadmill. Which one is better? Which one do you have? Pros/Cons? Tha...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
My Fitness Pal - Goals - Good Morning! I just downloaded My Fitness Pal and was looking at the pre-set goals. I was wondering what our goals should be after RNY? I know our protein intake is high, but w...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Got my surgery date!!!!! - My insurance company approved me last week and today I got my surgery date for  March 11, 2013!! I'm so excited and anxious to finally get this done. It's long overdue and I can...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
NSV? - I'm new here ... what does nsv stand for? thanks

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Anxiety attacks - Sigh .. So I keep having these mini anxiety attacks. I think that's how you'd describe them .. heart pounding, mind racing.  I'm freaking out thinking that something is gonna ha...

_Islander_ posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Hello - Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum but have been a lurker for quite a few months. I have been working on the required steps for RNY approval. The last step is my psych eval...
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