Shandela's Profile

Username: Shandela
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Member Since: 3/17/2008
BMI: 40.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (04/14/08)
Surgeon: Donald Waldrep, M.D.
Website: www.myspace.com/shandela

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Me with my daughter (She really is happy)
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Surgeon Testimonial

Donald Waldrep, M.D.
My first impression of Dr. Waldrep is that he is very much a kind and caring person. Doesn't seem judgmental at all. His staff is great. Terri and Brandi are willing to help you wherever they can. I think the only thing that new patients should know is that this if you have Healthnet this might be a very quick process. Be prepared to kind of feel "shoved" through.

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Comment by judyanne on 4/12/08 3:58 am

Monday 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~

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I am 26 yrs old and married for 6 years to my wonderful husband Dane. I have two precious kids, my daughter Emmaleigh who just turned 4 and my handsome son Koen who just turned 1. I have a lot of fears and anxieties about having WLS and so I am just here for support. Hugs, Me

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Beef and Blah
on June 4, 2008 12:29 pm

Okay so again it has been awhile. I am losing weight very slowly. Somehow I am not all that discouraged though. I can handle most foods now the only thing that doesn't stay well is carbohydrates. I can't do pizza at all and bread not so much. I can handle most meat though. So that is a plus. Last night I had a bunless burger with pickles, onion, mustard, and cheese. It was delish although I could only eat about half of it. I felt good and I stopped when I should so I didn't purge later. I down almost 30 lbs and I am 6 weeks post op. I know others have lost more but I am happy with where I am at. I still can't do protein shakes for some reason my stomach can't handle them. Fortunately my doctor said to just keep trying. I am eating lots of meat and eggs and cheese to help keep my protein up. I hope everyone else is doing well. Hugs and Peace. me

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It's Been Awhile
on May 12, 2008 8:55 pm

Okay so I haven't posted in a while and so here I go....
I am doing well. I miss all of my favourite foods but I am sure it will be worth it in the end. I have lost almost 20 pounds and I am a month out. I wish sometimes that I hadn't done this but I cannot change it now. I remember Terri saying that this was the hardest thing she ever did. At first I didn't understand. I do now. I hope I just keep losing the weight. I will post again soon.

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Me

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MMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 26, 2008 9:54 am

Okay for everyone out there having to choke down their protein shakes. I have found the best kind. It is called UNJURY and you can buy it online. Man does it taste good. The hardest time I am having is drinking all of it. I mixed the chocolate in 2% milk and it was really tasty. It tasted just a bit stronger than chocolate milk. It was good. With absolutely no aftertaste and it has 20g of protein in 1 scoop. Okay just had to share.

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Me

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ARRRGGGHHHH!
on April 25, 2008 9:21 pm

OMG! My scale says I gained a pound. I am not even 2 weeks Post-op I am so frustrated. I am so afraid this isn't going to work for me and that I will be back where I started. I am run down and tired and sick of puree food. I have followed all the rules this is so aggravating. Anyways I have decided I am not going to weigh myself at all and will only weigh at my surgeons office on May 5th. Keep me in your prayers. Hugs, Me

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I AM FINALLY HOME!!!!
on April 19, 2008 7:13 am

Okay so my surgery went not so good to say the least. I went in on Monday and for the actually surgery that went well. However, recovery was bad. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days instead of the original 2. I have found out that I am anemic and I was unable to keep my blood up. So 2 blood transfusions later and a PICC line in my heart I have finally been released. I was released with my hemoglobins under what they like but at least I am recovering. Now I just have to be super cautious not to get cut or anything so I don't start to bleed. Anywhoo now I am home and hoping that this whole thing goes much better. Because honestly I am really discouraged now and don't have much faith in this whole process. Sorry to rant.

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