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  • Name: Renee W.
  • Username: rjwierda
  • Location: Muskegon, MI, USA
  • Member Since: 2/2/2008
  • BMI: 36.4
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (05/28/08)
  • Surgeon: Brian Gluck, D.O.
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Goals

Go dancing without being embarrassed

Category: Hobbies & Interest   
17 People
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2 People
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Wear a bathing suit with confidence.

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
103 People
 in progress, 
7 People
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explore life outside my comfort zone

Category: Hobbies & Interest   
2 People
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0 People
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Reach my goal weight

Category: Health   
23 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this

be a healthier role model for my children

Category: Friends and Family   
2 People
 in progress, 
0 People
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Surgeon Testimonial

Brian Gluck, D.O.
This man is the most down to earth doctor I have ever met. He always shakes my hand and looks me right in the eye. I trust him fully. He was wonderful in the hospital and the office. His staff is very friendly and informed. Their program is very organized and easy to follow. I feel well taken care of. All of my questions before and after have been answered. I don't regret choosing this office or this procedure at all. I am thankful for this opportunity they gave me.
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7/9/08:
on July 8, 2008 9:21 pm
Summer is keeping me busy.  I have so much more energy now.  I've lost 50 lbs.  I have been going to gym 2-3 times a week. We were on vacation last week so we went out on our boat for the day once, we went to the movies, we walked the channel, we went to the carnival, we went to fireworks on a beach, and bunches more.  Things have been so perfect it is hard to believe.  Marriage is great. Kids are great.  Life in general is great.  I feel so lucky.  Being thinner was one of my biggest dreams in life, now I'm going to have to think up something else.  I am so thankful.  I did have a little problem during week 5.  I couldn't keep my meds and liquids down.  But I'm told that is normal between weeks 4 and 6 because everything swells a little.   I still can't eat much of what my family is eating, but I am getting in the protein and I'm okay with what I can get in.  Its hard filling all the time I used to spend eating.  I'm looking for new hobbies.  Any suggestions ?  Only one I've come up with is looking for new recipes the entire family can eat.  Hungrygirl.com is wonderful.  They give you healthy recipes for really normal foods.  It's weird how postop a lot of people drop off of here.  It's nice to know you can always come back, though. 
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6/21/08:
on June 21, 2008 12:12 am
Well, I've been distracted lately.  I don't intend to have ignored anyone.  It has been a busy time in my life.  I don't spend the hours here like I did.  I am so thankful for this site getting me through the waiting. I feel so good.  I prefer being outside and going all the time.  I've moved on to some foods, but I have to remind myself all the time to slow down.  Me and Mr Toilet see each other too much if I don't.  I have lost 39 lbs.  OMG !! I went back to work today and everyone was amazed. I feel like I am on display.  It is a little uncomfortable.   I still don't see it.  I am trying to take pictures often.  I will get some loaded soon. Have a good weekend.  
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6/16/08:
on June 16, 2008 9:39 am

Everything is going good.  I'm really ready to move on to solid proteins on Wednesday.  Still a little afraid to eat.  I am getting in all my liquid protein.  My husband is acting a lot better.  He noticed my boobs and butt are smaller.  We had a great weekend.  I'm down 35 lbs. Yay me ! I have to wear my binder if I do something strenuous.  The muscle under one of my incisions is taking a long time to heal.  Other than that I am very pleased with this decision and the whole procedure.

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6/9/08:
on June 8, 2008 8:32 am
So,  I feel pretty good.  Still kind of tired and sore on the left side.  I am morning food.  I've realized when I'm bored, I eat.  I've been bored a lot lately.  I'm a little sad.  I've been focusing on surgery for so long, I don't know what to think about now.  My family all seems so proud of me, but not my hubby.  He doesn't even act like anything special happened.  What a butthead. Oh well, I've got a whole new life ahead of me.  I just hope he's on board. 
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5/30/08:
on May 30, 2008 5:50 pm
I'm home.  The last 3 days have been like a whirlwind.  I can't believe it is all done.  My roommate Jill was amazing.  I had a little trouble because my small intestine wasn't where it was supposed to be.  It was off the the right and twisted, so it took the Dr. a little longer in surgery.  I almost ended up with a sleeve instead of the rny.  My left side is really sore, like everyone says.  Luckily, they took my drain out at the hospital so I don't have to wait for that.  I did have to stay at the hospital for an extra 4-5 hours today because my potassium was low. So they had to run an extra iv thru me.   My mom took my kids overnight so I can get settled without too much commotion.  Well, I just walked and drank, now I'm gonna lay down.  I'll check in later. 
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