invisible2
invisible2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 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 11 years, 3 months ago
Hello! I've been thinking about you and I see that you wrote my...
invisible2 posted a discussion topic 12 years 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 12 years, 2 months ago
I thought it was something like that...sometimes you need to throw...
invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 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 12 years, 3 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 12 years, 5 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 12 years, 5 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 12 years, 5 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months ago
You crack me up! I love your blog...
invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months 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, 7 months ago
Brenda, I love your posts. Your energy comes out in your writing. ...
invisible2 posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
Brenda, you are so sweet! Thank you for your offer but I have...
invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months ago
Brenda - I completely agree with K8Cox. You ARE an athlete. You...
invisible2 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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...