Robyn R.
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi there, it's been awhile for me and I do apologize, just been busy living! Until about 6 weeks ago when I ended up in ER with pancreatitis. I'm just wondering if anyone on the forum has had a trans gastric ERCP. Dr Hagen has decided that it's time
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Internal hernia - Have any of the vets here suffered from an internal hernia. If so, what were your symptoms?
many thanks
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Best NSV ever! - Everyone has those family members that you try to avoid. Well today I passed half the clan in the grocery store & they did not recognize me! Woohoo! No more trying to hide in the...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Crazy week - This has been an interesting week. First I hit 197. Woohoo I'm in Onderland down 93 pounds since January. No regrets! Secondly my screaming gallbladder has been in overdrive. Yes...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Really - So I had my 6 month appointment at HRRH on Thursday and I can honestly say, I left not feeling too impressed with them. I have been having gallbladder issues since 3 months out. ...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
HRRH tomorrow - Hey there, I'm going to be at HRRH tomorrow for my 6 mth f/u. If you are there say Hi. Here's hoping my next gallbladder attack is there. Lol!
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Feeling frustrated - So got a call today from Dr Hagen's office and my gallbladder surgery has been bumped from next week to September! Another 2 whole months. I'm not sure I can take any more attacks...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Shingles - So I'm 5 1/2 months out & got the wonderful diagnosis of shingles today. Has this happened to anyone else? I still have my hair & loosing my gallbladder on July 31, but this pain ...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
HRRH on Monday - Hey there, I'll be at the clinic on Monday for my 3 month follow up and I'm at Dr Hagen's in the afternoon. Feel free to say hi
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
For the post ops - Did anyone suffer from the 3 month blahs? I have no regrets, down 67lbs in 3 months. Just feeling withdrawn & blah. Hubby asked me if I was depressed & he might be right. Just wo...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Back to work - 12 weeks ago, Dr Hagen changed my life. Today I returned work and realized I so need a different job. While many of my colleagues were excited for me, hugged me, so proud of me wit...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Ups & Downs - So I had a wonderful visit with Dr Hagen today. 6 weeks post op and down 52 lbs. still tired and emotionally spent. Battling food demons on a daily basis but I am winning! Had my...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Bizarre Stitches - Not sure if any one else has experienced this but I have 3 sutures hanging out of my bottom stab wounds. They were not there when I had my 2 week follow up with Dr Hagen. I showed...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Optifast - I have some extra optifast that I'm looking to sell if there are any pre-ops out there looking for some that would be cheaper than at the surgeon's office. I live in Durham Region ...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
NSV - Who would have thunk that I would have a NSV 8 days after surgery. I sure as heck did not and I have 2!!!!!!!!
Last night, I was getting ready to go to see The Band Perry & Easto...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Wow -
I still can't believe that I went through this amazing opportunity 6 days ago. I am grateful to have such an amazing surgeon as Dr. Hagen. He was kind, considerate, compassion...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
I'm on the bench! -
Hey y'all! Surgery was scheduled for noon and I was on the table at 1130! Emotional meltdown as I was walking in to the OR but they were all fantastic! Dr Hagen even came in ...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Today is the day!!! -
Well I am up, I am showered, I'm dressed and I'm trying to get the rest of the family moving. I know for a fact that I did not sleep well last night but thats ok, I'll have lot...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
5 days left -
Wow! Hard to believe it! I truly thought that this day would never come. I'm off work now due to Opti side effects. So I am running around the house like mad getting everyth...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Opti Headache -
Well today is Day 3 of Opti. I have great difficulty getting the vanilla in despite adding stuff. It is always my last shake so I can throw it out if having a hard time.
B...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Can't believe its time -
I can not believe that I am starting Opti tomorrow. When I saw Dr Hagen in October and got my date, i thought, its never gonna get here. Now I'm like "Hokey dina its here!" W...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Is it Just me? -
Hello my friends
I am just wondering if it is just me or if anyone else has just been so confident in their decision, that I can't really describe how i am feeling. I start...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Got my Date!!!!! -
Well after an adventurous drive into the "Big City", I saw Dr Hagen and I GOT MY DATE! He brought me into his office, went over things and asked if I had any questions. I repl...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
NERVOUS -
Tomorrow is a big day! I see Dr. Glazer in the am and the RD/RN/SW as well. I am so nervous. It was a long journey for me to make the decision for surgery and I so hope nothi...
Robyn R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Durham Region Support Group -
Many thanks to those I met on Tuesday night in the support group. I am working on my list of questions and bringing my hubby with me in September. I will miss you on the 20th ...
