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One Year... - Well, it has been one heck of a year! Last year at this time I was still shaking off the effects of the post surgical drugs. As well, I was almost 200lbs heavier. This past year...

One year... - Posted this to my facebook. thought I would share it here as well   Well, it has been one heck of a year! Last year at this time I was still shaking off the effects of t...

3 more weeks - Well had my gallbladder removed and 2 hernias repaired (didn't even know I had hernias) on September 16th. Originally had 3 weeks off of work but, still have a fair amount of pain....

owie owie owie - How is it that I had so much less pain post reux en y than when I got my gallbladder out yesterday? I can't believe how much pain I have right now! So much so it makes it hard t...

buh bye gallbladder - Well, met with doctor Huynh yesterday re my gallstone attacks and without hesitation he scheduled me for surgery September 16th to get rid of it. Funny thing is I got a call to sch...

HRRH this Friday anyone? - Heading to toronto for my (delayed) 6 month appointment with the nurse and dietitian. Anyone going to be there?

update on pain - So, a few weeks ago I had some pain in my upper left abdominal area. Had xrays done and nothing was found. Had to get an ultrasound but, that wasn't going to happen for 6 weeks due...

7.5 months out and... - ...I'm having some cramping/burning type pain below my ribs/sternum on the left. Had it for about a week and called the bariatric clinic today and left a message for the nurse clin...

5 Months in and..... - ....I wish I would have done this sooner! :) So many NSV's and SV's to list!  Starting weight was 442 and now I'm approaching the 300 mark! Loving the fact I can fit into "norma...

Reduce my protein??? - Finally got back my results from the blood work done at my 3 month mark. (4 weeks after it was done) Anyway, two things came back elevated. One being my Bilirubin which has alwa...

Buh Bye...... - .....to my first 100lbs lost :)

First pain killer since the morning after RNY - Well I finally cracked open the bottle of liquid Tylenol they sent home with me. I had RNY on November 14th and I haven't had or needed a pain killer since the morning of the 15...

Premier protein bars on sale @ Costco - Not sure I anyone else posted this but the Premier protein bars are on sale at Costco. $3 off a box. 30g protein per bar.

ahhhhh wholy headache! - I have had the worst headache for the last day and a half!  I don't usually get headaches but, this one is kicking my a$$.  I know it's not dehydration since I down about 1.5- 2...

HRRH December 5th?? - Anyone going to HRRH tomorrow for 1 month post up Nurse and nut class?

Broke down .... - With one day to go until I start puréed foods I broke down. Been cooking a lot since I've been home from the hospital (always loved cooking). I made home made butternut squash so...

Home well sort of - Was discharged Friday. Was touch and go whether or not it would happen. I was feeling a bit nautious from about 3 am on. Considering how good I felt on Thursday this surprised me. ...

On the bench! - Well, I'm all good. Got out of surgery around 1145, spent 4 hours in recovery and now I'm in my room sipping on ice chips. Thanks for all the well wishes! Time for another nap

Reality of it all setting in... - Well, packing all of my stuff to head to Toronto for surgery tomorrow.  A lot of emotions racing through me (almost like emotional A.D.D)   As I'm packing my bags I keep thinkin...

Post surgery diet schedule - Does anyone have the post surgery diet schedule from HRRH? ie how long on full fluids and what's included etc etc. I think my son used mine for an art project

Well that's finally done.... - Well drove all the way to Toronto today from London to meet with Doc Glazer so he could go over my sleep study with me. What a waste of time! Went all the way to Toronto for him...

Arrrggggghhh!!! 10 days to go and now this... - Feel like I'm starting to come down with a cold   Luckily I'm getting lots of fluids currently thanks to the Optifast and broth. Just hope they don't cancel my surgery because o...

Question about help during recovery - Once I get home my mother has kindly offered to come down and help out by watching my 2 year old son since I won't be able too do any lifting and such. Just wondering about how ...