jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 2 months ago

I will be flying for the first time since surgery next week. It is a domestic flight.  My photo ID is when I was 75 pounds heavier. I recently applied for a new passport but I don't think it will be here in time.

My question is if anyone has ha


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

I was in desperate need of a new winter coat.  Thanks to great family and friends I had a few gift cards and cash to use. When I found a style I liked it tried on a large....IT WAS HUGE! I guess you can make a fat girl skinny but she will always think


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

As many of you know, clothes shopping has not been enjoyable for the last 5+ years; so I was NOT looking forward to replacing my wardrobe.

Needless to say the time had come after loosing 40+ pounds. So off to Kohls I went. I had purchased a few


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jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I had surgery last Thursday. Just wondering how soon I can start with light weights for arms? I sent an email to my physiologist but no reply yet.


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Officially on the losers bench!! 2 days post op. Things are going well. Only using Tylenol for pain. Trying to stay hydrated. Sipping constantly but only getting in about 30 to 40 ounces a day. Any suggestions? 


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Surgery is scheduled for Sept 29th at ABNW Hosp in MN. I think I'm prepared but I'm sure I'll forget something. Any last minute items I should pick up for hospital stay or first few days at home?


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

I am approved for surgery by insurance and scheduled for Sept 29th! I'm so excited and things will move fast now. Liquid diet starts in 2 days, meet with surgeon tomorrow and preop physical next week. Lots of last minute shopping to do. Wondering if an


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Well my packet if info went to insurance this morning. I'm excited, nervous,  and I'm sure I'll get impatient. I have BCBS of Minnesota, how long did you wait for a response?


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I have been approved by psychiatrist! !!!  I'm not sure why this seems like a great accomplishment but it does. Dietician and physiologist today then I will be half way to surgery date. Hoping for last week of September. Any suggestions on how to spend


jseemann16 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and have been reading and researching for a few months. I have met with the surgeon and am about half way through my multitude of appointments


jseemann16 wrote New beginnings 2016 7 years, 10 months ago

 He everyone, 

I've been reading and researching for the past few months. I'm hoping to have surgery the end of September. I'm 45 years old, 5' 2.5" , and 200 pounds. I have Type 2 diabetes,...

About Me
Location
22.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/29/2016
Surgery Date
May 10, 2016
Member Since

Before & After
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Befire
211lbs
Almost 3 mos post op
146lbs

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