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wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I feel like I need to ake a stand... - Almost a year ago I had my WLS done. To date I have list almost 100 pounds and sit at 148 pounds and I am thrilled! What I am not thrilled about is my lack of pain control and unde...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Knee surgery at end of month and have a few questi -  I have the no NSAIDS and bariatric diet down to let them know. What other things do I need to tell them preop so nothing goes wrong? I have tried to research but can not find any ...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Met my goal! -  My goal was 155 pounds and I did it! My surgeon wants me to get to 140 but I'm 5'9 and think that is to low.  I am just proud that all of the hard work was worth it! If you put th...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Knee surgery -  I am going to have some sort of knee surgery best case just cleaning out the knee and repairing some tears and other damage. Worse case they are going to break my tibia move it ov...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
I have decided to follow a malpractice suit -  Thank you all for your reviews and advice when I wrote about my horrendous experience at an emergency room in Myrtle Beach SC.    Today, I met with the head of the risk manageme...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Anger does not describe how I feel today! -  Sunday, I either dislocated my knee or tore a ligament or tendon while out with my nephew. I went to the ER at Seacoast in Myrtle Beach, SC. I explained that I could not have NSAI...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
To change my goal weight or not? That is the quest - I chose a goal weight of 155 as I am 5'9. When I went to see the surgeon for a followup he said I should aim for 138 which I think I weighed once when I was 5 years old. I have peo...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Changed my Avatar to a real picture! - Have not liked photos of myself forever but this one was taken last week in Myrtle Beach. Teri-Lynn POI

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Decided for my 6 month surgiversary to treat mysel - I just booked a three night trip with my Mom to Savannah, Georgia for June! She is on her two year surgiversary for brain surgery that returned her to the Mom that I know and love!...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Need some encouragement at a rocky point right now - My ticker will say that my weight loss is going great and it has been. However, a week a half ago I had to put my sweet little Kirby to sleep, she was 17 and a half years old. Now ...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Question about iron, was low on my labs. - My iron was low for my 3 month labs so now I have added iron and vitamin c as supplements. I take it before I go to bed. When will I notice a difference within me? Will I get more ...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
The great, the good, the bad and the ugly of my we - My lovable constant companion of the last eighteen years is sick and I have made the decision to let her go this coming weekend. I do not want to see my Kirby falter any more. At f...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Going by my clothes not the scale! Best decision I - So I was starting to get frustrated as the scale was not moving  for weeks and weeks! I kept up with my eating, water, and the gym, which I am completely addicted to now! Last nigh...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Does weight training slow weight loss...... - Ok, I am eating right, getting my water in and going to the gym. However, I am stuck at 193 and have been for weeks and weeks. People are telling me I look skinnier ( which is nice...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Finally the scale moves again! - For five weeks, the scale hasn't budged, oh it went up a little and then down a little and finally it has moved and moved again in the right direction down! I thought when I hit on...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
lent what to give up? - Since having my rny I have given up the Lent normal items like sugar soda chocolate. So what should I give up this year? Any suggestions? Teri-Lynn POI

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Something that really helped me! - For all of you who have yet to have surgery or are newbies, this is my one piece of advice! You will be given a lot of information - preop, post op, pureed, liquid diets. Foods yo...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Real food doesn't like me! - I am almost 8 weeks out, I am portioning my food according to the amounts giving to me by my Nut. The problem is I don't feel good after eating, I am so uncomfortable. Now I can ea...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
My students and Valentines Day! - Almost 8 weeks out, so hard to believe! Today is Valentines Day and with that comes candy, chocolate and Valentines parties at school! My students are so sweet, dropping little tre...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Taking classes at my gym and feel huge! - I joined a gym in Annapolis where I live and I signed up for barre classes and the trx classes. I went to my first barre class on Tuesday and loved it. However, I did not like my b...

wvugal89 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
2012 The start of my new life! - Actually, it started on Dec. 20 when I had rny. I'm a true whimp when it comes to the doctor, needles, well evrything! This was the first time that I felt peace in the hospital, du...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
When does eating become comfortable again? - I am curious to know when eating becomes comfortable again. Every time I eat, I take two, three or four bites, I feel discomfort. I guess it is normal, but it makes me scared to de...

wvugal89 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Below 200 pounds for the first time in 17 years! - I want to yelll it from the rooftops! I am below 200 for the first time in 17 years! I am so excited and I am heading home to see my parents this weekend for the first time since t...
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