invisible2 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Gastric bypass - one more failure - It was a year ago on March 13th that I had my surgery.  I lost 80 of my 130 excess pounds.  Now, I've gained 12 back.  I over eat until I'm miserable, I'm tired, and I feel like...

invisible2 posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
Hello! I've been thinking about you and I see that you wrote my...

invisible2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
September is national preparedness month! - I was reading another message board about the TV show , Doomsday Preppers.  They were laughing about a guy that was storing bugs for a source of protein (*yuk*).  First of all, I'm...

invisible2 posted a comment 11 years, 8 months ago
I thought it was something like that...sometimes you need to throw...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
Today in my 4 month anniversery! - I still haven't had my 3 month follow up apointment.  I got a reminder in the mail this week.  I've had an unusually hectic summer but I've vowed to get my bloodwork done early thi...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
Too Long!! - I've been absent for too long.  I'm now officially down 50 lbs and in "onederland".  I made the discovery at my daughter's house while on vacation.  I'm really struggling to stay w...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Head hunger is a BEAST! - Since I've been feeling better, I've been battling the beast...and I hate to say, I've lost a couple of battles.  I would love to try raw or blanched veggies but I'm afraid my tumm...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Things are looking up! - Finally, I'm really starting to feel good.  My infection is gone and I'm really starting to get my energy back.  I was going to go for a walk this morning but, of course, it rainin...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
It's been a bumpy road so far.... - First of all...I do NOT regret my decision to have RNY surgery.  I know this was the best thing I could have done for myself considering the circumstances.  It's just that this has...

invisible2 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sharp pain 11 days post op - Yesterday, I developed a sharp pain between my "big" incision on my left side and my belly button.  It will completely subside when I lay down but it's comes back when I stand up. ...

invisible2 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Liquid diet....YUK! - I'm having a lot of trouble with my liquid diet.  I'm 7 days post op and everything tastes really yukky.  I'm really hating my protein shakes.  Just the thought of them makes me fe...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
I did it! - I had my surgery a week ago today.  I had a few complications but nothing too serious - I got home on Saturday   I still feel like I've been stabbed and and had my guts sliced up.....

invisible2 posted a comment 12 years ago
You crack me up! I love your blog...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Surgery in nine days - It's getting close!  I have to admit, I have moments of sheer terror when I say to myself, "I'm not doing this.  I'm not going to rearrange my body in a way not intended by God or ...

invisible2 posted a comment 12 years, 1 month ago
Brenda, I love your posts. Your energy comes out in your writing. ...

invisible2 posted a comment 12 years, 1 month ago
Brenda, you are so sweet! Thank you for your offer but I have...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
I'm approved!!! - I got a phone call this morning and I'm approved!  Oh my gosh.!  I'm approved!  My surgery is scheduled for March 13th.  I start my pre-op diet on February 29th and I'm going down ...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Second time... - I got an email this morning and Virginia Mason has resubmitted  everthing to the insurance company...again.

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Okay....Like I said, I'm not that lucky. - After 5 days, I got an email from my "bariatric navigator" that said they don't have all the information they need. Of course, I get this message on Friday evening....when I can't ...

invisible2 posted a comment 12 years, 1 month ago
Brenda - I completely agree with K8Cox. You ARE an athlete. You...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
My fourth appointment with the dietitian - I'm almost there!  That was the last insurance company mandated appointment.  Now, it's just waiting for my "bariatric navigator" to turn everything in to the insurance company.  I...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Still on the path... - Today, I weigh more than I've ever weighed in my life.  What the heck is wrong with me?!  I don't have a history of being a stress eater but that's exactly what I've been doing.  I...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Third Appointment - I'm still amazed at how kind and caring they are at Virginia Mason.  I had my third meeting with the dietitian (one left to go) and my meeting with the psychiatrist.  I've seen a d...

invisible2 posted a comment 12 years, 2 months ago
Hello - I'm pre-op in the northern part of WA state. A few things I...

invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Second Appointment - I had my second appointment with the dietitian at Virginia Mason.  I'm blown away by how helpful and friendly everyone is.  When I was checking in, the receptionist was giving me d...
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