Rean_Day
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
A simple progress post - WITH PICTURES!!! -
Update time!!!!!!
I am almost 3 months out from my RNY on April 3, 2013 and have been trying to take pictures as I go. I saw on the forums someone recommended cutting off y...
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Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
They need to include information about the "3 -
Almost the day I hit 3 weeks out of surgery I stopped losing. This was also right after I started pureed foods, so I wasn't too surprised. I figured a couple days and I would st...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Day 9 Post Surgical Update -
I am feeling so great today. My effort to have a "chill" day yesterday didn't work, but I will keep a low profile today.
My BMs have regulated a bit. No longer crazy urges a...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Day 8 Post Surgical Update -
Whew, I think the dreaded gas pains are finally gone. I haven't had any real pains except for the normal digestive gurgling.
I didn't take any pain medication yesterday exc...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Day 7 Post Surgical Update -
Have I mentioned yet that the gas pains related to this surgery are ANNOYING?!!
I am doing well. I only woke up once last night to use the bathroom. No change in there...oh ...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Day 6 Post Surgical Update -
Getting up and down is much much easier today. I have to be very careful to not push myself too much. I want to move and clean and bend, but I just can't right now. I am going t...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Day 5 Post Surgery Update -
Well, I am able to get in and out of bed by myself. That is a great victory. I am able to get in all my liquids and I have not been nauseous yet. Getting up and down is still to...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Surgery Over, Now Onto Recovering -
My three days in the hospital were rather uneventful. I found out I have a breathing problem...as in I forget to breath...my oxygen count would drop to almost 75 when I was slee...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Surgery on the 3rd - Home from the hospital - Reca -
Well, the deed is done. Now the rest of my life begins. I was in the hospital for two nights and three days. The first night was really rough as I was only on a PCA pump where I...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Reporting for Surgery in 8 hours - I am amazed that I am here. With surgery only a few hours away I am confident and peaceful. I know I am making the best decision for my life and I am ready for what is to come.
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Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Surgery Date!!!!! April 3, 2013 -
After a year and a half of waiting, I finally have my surgery date!!! I am so excited.
I can't wait to get to know all my April buddies.
Right now I am working on:
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Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Finally Resolved Insurance Woes - Have a Surgery D -
At the end of February I was all set to move forward with my surgery. I had 5 years documented obesity, 8 months of doctor visits, a nutrition consultation, a psychological eval...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Nervous about who I will be after WLS -
In my adult life I have never been anything but morbidly obese. I am a little anxious about who I am going to be after WLS. I am concerned I hide behind my weight and I am not s...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Packet being submitted to insurance!!!! Should kno -
I am so happy!!!
After almost a year of preparation, the surgeon's office has all the required papers to submit to my insurance for approval. They said it is usually a 72 h...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Is extra skin inevitable? Has anyone lost the weig -
A recent post brought up a question in my mind. In preparation for RNY I had thought about the extra skin, but I am hoping to not have to surgically tone after WLS.
I know e...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
What habits help prepare for life post-op? -
I am trying to establish good habits that are necessary for success after WLS.
What would you recommend as habits that can be started before WLS that will help the transitio...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Pregnancy after WLS ok? -
New to this board, so I would love some encouragement about pregnancy after WLS. I have been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 16 years old. My husband and I have been TTC (trying...
Rean_Day posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Introduction - Brand New to the Boards -
Hello all!
My name is Rean (pronounced: ree anne) and I am new to the message boards. I am 33 years old and , like so many others here, have struggled with weight since I wa...