MuttLover posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

I had reflux for ages before VSG and knew that VSG had the potential to make it worse (or better, or the same) -- and opted for VSG, since the thinking was that my reflux was well controlled with PPI - but at 2X the maximum dosage daily.  So, three yea


MuttLover posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hey guys!  I'm three years out and have had some regain -- not enough to justify an RNY revision, but I seem to be one of the unlucky ones whose reflux has gotten worse.  I had an upper GI today, and have a herniation, plus my stomach is apparently emp


Tammy C. wrote 8 years, 4 months ago
Hello Muttlover, I see that as of tomorrow you will be three years post-op! Happy Surgiversary! Hope all is well!

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
One Year -- 5K with Photo -- I think! - Well, I think I have posted a photo!  This is me and the mutt finishing my first 5K on Sunday I only ran across the finish line --  mostly I walked!  My surgery was on Nov. 14, ...

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 4 months ago

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Mean People Suck! - I saw that bumper sticker again yesterday, and given some of our recent experiences online and in our everyday world, I thought I'd just reiterate! I expect we've all been "...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
The Weight is Just Dripping Off! Really. - Ahhh.  The joy of being almost a year out and still 15 pounds from goal!   I've increased my exercise, but along with that, my appetite has increased -- so it's a constant strug...

MuttLover posted a comment 10 years, 6 months ago
Glad to see things are improving, and sorry to read about the...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Hey Beginners -- what are you doing for exercise? - I saw Keith's post about beginning exercise, and I think that's a great idea!  I know I am the exercise hater of all time, so I thought I'd post my schedule.  It's not much,...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
C25K, Bariatric Boot Camp and my PT released me fo - Well, I'm in that glorious, post-honeymoon phase of stalling, eating a little more, etc., Whine, whine.  So, I have decided to quit whining and finding excuses to avoid working ...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Abdominal pain - almost 2 yr post op - GB already - I am a VSG patient, but my sister is an RNY post-op, almost 2 years, who is experiencing severe abdominal pain.  Her gall bladder was removed last month -- even at that time, th...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Progress Photos (Oct 2012 - Aug. 2013 ) -- If tec - I have given my best shot at adding photos to my profile (which does appear to be successful!) and adding them in this post (who knows if that will work!). The October photo...

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover uploaded a photo 10 years, 7 months ago

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
My lowest adult weight since college -- now enteri - Well folks, I've posted before that I got to 180 on Atkins a few years back, and gradually made it back up to 260 -- but today I am at 179.4 - officially below the lowest weight...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Gadget Lovers -- Perfect for mixing shakes/protein - First off, I got this for about $10 on clearance in the Williams Sonoma Store -- online, it doesn't show as being on sale, but I'm posting this in case any of you have a WS stor...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Ladies -- need clothing brand recommendations -- o - Fit has always been a problem for me, but had previously found a few brands that fit my shape (or could be easily altered).  Now, I feel destined to take up residence in a nudis...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Just need some encouragement! Coworker is bringin - I've been losing slowly but relatively steadily, but am now now at about 8 months, my losses are slowing down, my injuries are keeping me from exercising with any intensity, I'v...

MuttLover posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Words of wisdom from Demi Lovato? - I was looking through news items today, and saw a story about Demi and her friend Miley (OK, I'm trying to avoid doing some chores!), and I saw this quote from Demi, which made ...
About Me
26.8
BMI
VSG
Surgery
11/14/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 10, 2012
Member Since

Friends 67

Latest Blog 8

×