Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 4 years, 7 months ago

Has anyone had issues with having grease in your bowel movements? I know normally after surgery we have issues with constipation. I was diagnosed with pcos 6 months ago and started on metformin 1000mg bid to try and help me become pregnant. Since start


Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 4 years, 7 months ago

9/11/01- everyone remembers. I added a new memory in 2017 when I took my health seriously. Today, I am 2 years post op! My follow up was today and all of my labs are normal with my a1c at 5.1 and weighed in at 158! First picture is me preop and 2 years


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Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years ago

Have any of you still have body image issues even after hitting goal weight? I still have issues 18 months post op. Most of the time I see myself on the bigger side (usually looking in the mirror naked. But in some pictures I think I look skinny but in


Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago

Hello all! I hope you are all doing fantastic! I am now 18 months post op! As some of you may remember I donated blood a while back as they told me it was ok as long as I felt good and my iron was good, which I did one time and it tanked my ferritin to


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Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 2 months ago

I had RNY 9/11/2017, on my 1 year surgery anniversary I had my iud removed and have been trying to become pregnant ever since. Month after month of trying I become more depressed when aunt flow shows up. I was told weight loss would make me fertile but


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Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago

Havent been on here in some time. To be honest I miss seeing the daily menu and getting ideas. 15 months post op and had labs drawn by my primary provider today. I am still off all prescribed medications for diabetes and hypertension, havent used my cp


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Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

How has it been a year already????? A year ago I was laying in the hospital bed asking myself what did I get myself into. Scared of the unknown, risking everything in hopes to become healthy. The beginning was rocky, I even asked my husband why he let


Lishamc1 uploaded 3 photos 5 years, 7 months ago

Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 8 months ago

I meet with my surgeon in a month for my one year follow up and ill ask him some questions too. But interested to find out from any of you what you pregnancy was like after having a RNY. What do you need to change in your diet? How did pregnancy change


Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 8 months ago

I would of never guessed how much of an emotional rollercoaster ride it would be after surgery. I have been around the same size the last few months. So figured I could splurge a little on clothes. Ive ALWAYS worn baggy clothes. First picture is the o


Lishamc1 uploaded 2 photos 5 years, 8 months ago

Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

Some of you may remember me asking if we could donate blood after surgery, I took a lot of your concerns or advice into consideration. I went to donate yesterday for the first time after surgery. Before I could never donate double because my hemoglobin


Lishamc1 uploaded a new photo 5 years, 10 months ago

Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

9 months! In just 9 months I have lost 108 pounds from my highest weight and 88 pounds since surgery! I met with my primary doctor and he said he will always treat me as a diabetic, which means check ups every 6 months. My a1c dropped from 5.9 to 5.4 i


Lishamc1 uploaded a new photo 5 years, 10 months ago

Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

7 months! Blows my mind that it has been 7 months since surgery! I look at old pictures of me and I'm in aww, so happy that I went through with the surgery! I still find myself wondering into the plus size clothes section. I am now only 1.8 pounds away


Lishamc1 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

My mind was playing tricks on me today. My schedule switched so I work noon til 1030 at night right now. Before when I'd work evenings I would stop at fast food and eat on my way home so I could get to bed at a reasonable time. It took all of my energy


Lishamc1 uploaded a new photo 6 years, 1 month ago

Lishamc1 uploaded a new photo 6 years, 1 month ago
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