ShrkingMn
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Dumping Symptoms - So lately I've been having some issues after eating and I think it is dumping syndrom, but not sure what to do about it or the cause. I'm eating the protein first then some veggie...
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Ticker Question - How to I get my ticker in my signature to update? When I go into the profile it shows the correct amount of weight loss, but when I post it doesn't - shows my amount of weight loss...
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Surgery Update - Feb 6th - So I posted I got my date and sure enough it happend. On February 6th I had my bypass! It's been almost two weeks post op and the journey has been so rewarding (and this is suppos...
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Got my date!!! - Seems like it has been a long time coming, but on February 6th I'm taking the plunge!!! I'm so excited! Now to start the ol' liquid nutrition.
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 6 months ago
Second Nut Appointment...DONE! - Last week I went to my second nutritional appoitment and it was great! I learned a ton about the vitamin regiment post surgery and even found out I had lost 10 lbs since the last a...
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 8 months ago
Another Step... - Yesterday I went for my first nutritional consult. My insurance requires six months of these sessions before I can be accepted as a candidate for WLS. It's not so bad as I really o...
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
Waiting is hard... - I've never been a very patient person, but it seems to me I spend a whole bunch just waiting for something to happen. I wait at traffic light for them to turn green so I can speed ...
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
Confidence and Conviction - Recently I returned from vacation with my family where we spent two weeks exploring Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area. We had an amazing time and saw unspolied wil...
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Any DSer's regret their decision? - I have yet to find someone here at OH that regrets their decision to go with the DS for their WLS. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that regrets their decision to go wi...
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
What is the hardest thing about the DS? - I'm curious as I am exploring my options for WLS what the hardest thing YOU have experienced as a DS'er? Was it the recovery time from surgery? Is it the diet intake requirements? ...
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
New Information - I spent time last night filling out all the profile and picture stuff for OH and even posted my first question on the forums. I have been blown away at the response and the patienc...
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
smile when I see a photo of myself
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
be able to walk up the stairs without my knees hurting.
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
wipe the backside without being a contorsionist
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
To become healthy...Enjoy life once again
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
To get through this surgery alive, and be on the loser bench!
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
get off high blood pressure medicine
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
see my toes when I look down!
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
go on a zipline with my family!
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
To be able to fly in an airplane without having to use the seatbelt extender
ShrkingMn posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Trying to decide between gastric bypass and DS - So I'm in...I'm ready to take the plunge and get going on this weight loss journey. My BMI is over 50 and I weigh between 425-440 depending on the day I get on the scale. I'm 6'4"...
ShrkingMn added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Climb the rock wall at my gym with my family!
ShrkingMn wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
A New Journey - So I never really thought I'd be at this crossroads. I alway thought I could exert enough will power or get my weight under control "some day". To be quite honest it's only been in...
About Me
TX
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39.0
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Surgery
02/06/2012
Surgery Date
Jun 04, 2011
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