dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 6 months ago

Hi I am over 11 moths post op and I have been feeling weak and lightheaded at times. I have had a few moments if someone wasn't there i would have fallen. One day I fell and was lucky to not hurt myself. I have suffered from AFIB and now take Sotalol


dorothy1110 uploaded 4 photos 5 years, 11 months ago

dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

we took the Kids to a indoor water park yesterday. It was humid and went a few hours with out a drink. I was wondering if dehydration can set in that fast for us and make us feel like we would pass out? I felt good at the start of our visit then felt


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

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dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

I went yesterday to the Surgeon for my 3 month post op appointment. He said he is happy with my weight loss. I have lost 108 all together and 68 since surgery. My labs looked mostly good. A1C is normal still, He dropped me down to 1 500mg of Metformin


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

My BMI is currently 49.6. I am happy it is under 50 that is so awesome. At my highest weight my BMI was 63.4. The day I saw surgeon first time it was 62.8 and the day of surgery it was 56.2. I cant't wait till I can say it's 45 or 40.


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Hi all-

Still have issues with my largest incision healing. My surgeon says it's because I am having trouble with it healing because of me being diabetic. I have had issues since my second or third week post op. I have had it opened up to


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

I am over 7 weeks out from surgery. I was wondering does or has had trouble eating. If I eat something one day does not mean I can eat it the next. I am having trouble with water. I know this sounds weird but the taste of water is sometimes weird. T


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

Do to being diabetic did anyone have trouble healing? All my incision healed in no time of all except my largest incision. My blood sugars are not higher than 140. Most of the time it's below 100. My largest incision was almost healed and then starte


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

Tomorrow I have to go to the hospital at 7 am. I have to have surgery to clean up the infection where my largest incision was. I have been dealing with it draining for a few weeks. It started draining blood mixed with puss. My surgeon pulled 2 syringe


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

I had to call my surgeons answering service. Waiting for call back. My largest incision had been draining for a few weeks. He told me to change bandage twice a day and keep it clean. It was mostly clear. Now its draining more and pussy pink to light


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

I have tried shredded roasted chicken and my stomach did not take it so well. I have been vomiting everything up since trying the chicken. I first tried it around 4pm. Even water comes up.


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

I am 4 weeks and one day post op. I have tried eggs once before today and they did stay down. Today I tried a scrambled egg with a tiny bit of greek yogurt mixed in. 2 tiny bites later and my pouch is tight feeling. I chewed it up very well and they we


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

I had a 3 week visit with my Surgeon yesterday. I don't think that's usual, but I have had issues. I have been experiencing pain on my left side where my largest incision is. Monday night it


dorothy1110 wrote on roselle.g's support wall 6 years, 5 months ago
Good Luck on your upcoming surgery. I am currently 16 days post-op. Have any questions I can try to answer them.

dorothy1110 wrote on Torintrina's support wall 6 years, 5 months ago
Good Luck on your upcoming surgery.

dorothy1110 wrote on Metta76's support wall 6 years, 5 months ago
Good Luck on your up coming surgery.

dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

I am 10 days post- op how much weight did you loose at this point. I know everyone is different. I came home weighing almost 20 pounds more than the day I had surgery. I have been dealing wi


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

I had my 1 week post op appointment with my surgeon today. I am 10 pounds heavier than the day I had surgery. I am having difficulty passing the excess


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Sitting here they day after surgery and sipping my little medicine cups of water. I love water but tired of these little medicine cups. Been sipping them since 10 am


dorothy1110 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

How do you get a progress weight loss time line?


dorothy1110 uploaded 4 photos 6 years, 6 months ago

dorothy1110 wrote I took my before pics today. 6 years, 6 months ago

My Gastric Bypass is in 2 days. I decided to take my personal before pictures today.  The shirt I am wearing in the pic was not tight when I got it in May of this year, but I can see its more roomi...


dorothy1110 wrote on ernrse67's support wall 6 years, 6 months ago
Good Luck on Surgery. We share the day.

dorothy1110 wrote on Gingerrose321's support wall 6 years, 6 months ago
Good Luck tomorrow. My Gastric Bypass is Wednesday.
About Me
Location
32.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/06/2017
Surgery Date
Aug 30, 2017
Member Since

Before & After
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September 4,2017 2 days before Gastric Bypass.
348lbs
Not Done Yet. April 9,2018
233lbs

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