April M.

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5 month post op update - Today is 5 months since my life changing RNY surgery.  I am feeling good and losing weight! Yay! I am down to 284 from my pre surgical diet weight of 381 pounds. 103 down from m...

Drinking with a straw - Use a straw, don't ever use a straw. Drinking from a straw will fill your pouch with air and cause it to stretch. These are all things I have heard or read.  What's the deal wit...

It is hardest in the beginning. Have faith in yourself. Remember...

3 months post op update - I've been doing great. Energy levels are on the rise. I've lost 67 pounds so far. My BMI is down 10 points!! I am off my blood pressure medication completely. I am getting into ...

NSV! My first one - Today I wore a shirt and shorts that I haven't worn in years!!! And they fit LOOSELY!! Woo Hoo

They sent me home with 2mg of hydromorhone to be taken every four...

5th Day Post Op - Had my RNY on Monday. No complications.  Having no trouble drinking so I came home Wednesday afternoon. In a lot more pain than I thought i'd be.  Compared to my c-sections, I'd...

Pre-Op liquid diet, trying to stay positive - I am on day three of my ten day required pre op liquid diet.  I have lost 14 pounds since last Monday. I am not sure how much of it is water but I am definitely feeling weak.  I...

Surgery in Two weeks!! - I got my pre surgery packet today.  With details on the pre surgery diet, admission procedures, co payments etc.  I can't believe that I'm only about two weeks away from changin...

Calcium Citrate Chewables - I am getting my supplements ready for after surgery.  I am having a very hard time finding Chewable Calcium citrate.  I am told I need 1200mg per day split into two 600mg doses....

So glad that you ended this post on a positive note. Suicide is never...