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  • Name: Jen R.
  • Username: nj2vabeach
  • Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Member Since: 8/24/2006
  • BMI: 24.5
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (06/06/07)
  • Surgeon: Kevan E. Mann
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Goals

remember my vitamins every single day

17 People
 in progress, 
5 People
 achieved this

ENCOURAGE OTHERS WHO STRUGGLE WITH WEIGHT ISSUES

15 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

participate on the Virginia Boards more

1 Person
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

Wear my Sister's Clothes!

11 People
 in progress, 
6 People
 achieved this

to be able to wrap a regualr towel around me

10 People
 in progress, 
15 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Kevan E. Mann
I first met Dr. Mann at orientation for prospective wls patients. I liked him right from the start. Joan Davis is his nurse. We get along well. You can tell she has done this a long time. In my one hour initial consult Dr. Mann went over everything & more that I was required to read/learn from the booklet given to me at orientation.Portsmouth Naval Hosp.has a very comprehensive education and support program. Psych,nutrition (before and after surgery) and medical clearance are all provided. All the risks/benefits of the surgery were discussed. rnIn my opinion, anyone wanting wls should remember that it is a tool. Just having the surgery will not change your life...you must work to change your life.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Amber F. on 6/12/07 10:25 pm
    Congrats! I hope everything is going well. If you need anything Please let me know. I am a open ear. And i have lots to give. Good luck and once again congrats for being a new Loser!
  • Comment by judyanne on 6/3/07 8:18 am
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
  • Comment by Kelly Jo W. on 6/3/07 5:15 am
    Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I hope your surgery and recovery are swift and uneventful - and you are soon posting your first WOW moment!
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Pre Op guidelines
posted on 5/30/07 9:15 am
I got the following info from my surgeon's nurse. Hope you get a feel what it might be like for you! Good luck.

Shopping list for clear liquid before surgery : 
fruit juices- apple,grape,cranberry,peach,koolaid,crystal light
broth- beef,chicken,vegatable
others-sugar free--decaf coffee,tea, jello popsicles,frozen clear juice bars,gatorade, flavored water, water

the protein drink will be the only non clear liquid. Suggested drinks are Isopure, Adkins,protein powder mixed with a clear liquid. You will need 60 grams of protein daily. hint: stay out of the kitchen preparing others meals!

Vitamins--sublingual B12, Flintstones chewables, Chewable Vitamin C,
Calcium Citrate, Iron 40 mg, Zinc 10-20mg, stool softener

Post op stages 3-4 shopping list
crystal light, sugar free popsicles, chamomile tea, low fat cottage cheese, low fat ricotta cheese, fat free cream cheese. mayo, sugar free jello, eggs or egg beaters, canned tuna, chicken, bouillon, skim or 1% milk, light yogurt 100-120 calories in 8 oz.,V8 juice, unsweetened applesauce, canned fruit,baby food prunes,jar gravy, canned vegies or fresh cooked well, cream of wheat, oatmeal,grits, saltines, baked tortilla chips, sliced bread for toast, fiber choice chewable supplement or benefiber, Splenda, nutrasweet or Sweet & Low

I have info on taking vitamins--some should not be mixed. I also have sample meals and some suggested do's and don'ts. Please contact me if you would like more info!
Contact me if you would like this info

*Make sure you have a thermometer to monitor your temp post op.
*You may have a JP drain during your stay- use the hospital gown to avoid getting your pjs bloody
*you will have a foley catheter after you are under anethesia
*prepare to wear sweats or loose pj bottoms home
*take slippers, chapstick or lip medex and a pillow

Like I said--these are suggestions and what my doctor wants his patients to follow. I have seen most of this info on various boards here at OH. Good luck!




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