strwbryblnd posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
Although I have lost 125 pounds, I still have the excess tummy and...

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strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
FIVE WEEKS POST SURGERY - I had my regular appt with the surgeon yesterday and was THRILLED that I have lost 42 pounds so far.  But the BIGGIE was that he took me OFF the diabetes meds! One less pill to tak...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Goals..one down.. - I had my surgery a month ago this past Saturday. Today, I weighed and I have already accomplished my first goal!!  Before surgery, I weighed in at 338 pounds.  As of today, I am 29...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
ONE MONTH POST SURGERY - I had my surgery one month ago and I am already 37 pounds lighter!  I can already see changes..for instance, I HAVE ANKLES!!!  I am discovering that small changes are huge in my at...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
One Week Down - I had my first post-op appointment yesterday and the first thing I learned was that I have to slow down still.  I tend to think I can do more than I truly can.  That aside, though,...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Pre-op assements..check, nerves..check.. Surgery.. - FINALLY!!  My surgery was done on the 24th, I came home from the hospital on the 26th.  Since then, it has been the usual stuff of hobbling around, not moving too quickly, sipping ...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
I am now POST-OP!! - I had my gastric bypass on Wednesday and came home today,  The surgery went well and I am trying to adjust my thinking toward the new diet.  I know it will take time and I am ok wi...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
4 Days and Counting!! - I am four days away from my surgery and the nerves are really setting in. I am not at all afraid, but nervous as is normal, of course.  I have been fighting with well meaning frien...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
18 Days and Counting!! - I am 18 days away from my surgery. I am not at all concerned about the surgery.. nervous, yes, but I AM human.  I am a bit concerned about the diet part, but I can handle it.. what...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Eat it just ONE MORE TIME??? - Does anyone else deal with this crazy idea that you want to fix that one forbidden food just ONE MORE TIME before you can never have it again...EVER??  I am 24 days before surgery ...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Fear is setting in - I have had 3 1/2 days to enjoy the euphoria of having my surgery FINALLY scheduled.. now, it is taking a different turn.  I find that I am feeling more fearful than I expected.  I ...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Digestion - I have had just about 22 hours to digest the news that my surgery is just a month away.  I have been trying to adjust to the idea that I need to have 1400 calories each day and how...

strwbryblnd posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
What a great attitude you have! You are an inspiration to the rest of ...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
FINALLY!! - I received the call today!  My surgery [gastric bypass] is scheduled for August 24th!  I am so excited and anxious.  I am also nervous, scared and worried.  Nervous for the usual a...

strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
FINALLY!! - I finally got the call this afternoon!! After more than a year of evaluations, tests, consultations, etc., my surgery is scheduled for the third week of August!! I was so excited t...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
Just steps away - I have now had all three assessments and I think they went well.  I have to attend a required support group meeting, but when I went the first of the month, after traveling two hou...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Assessments - On October 1, I had my physical therapy assessment.  I think that went well enough.  Everyone there was so nice and made the experience actually pleasant.  Then, on October 7, I ha...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
step by step - I have just completed the first lab work and EKG.  I completed the initial questionnaires and sent them to Dr. Eagon's office yesterday.. had the lab work and EKg done same day.  T...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
It begins... - I recieved the initial questionnaire in the mail today.  As I was filling it out, my hands were shaking.  I kept thinking what is some information I put on here stops the process? ...

strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
My Journey Begins~6-16-10 - Yesterday, I saw my own doctor to discuss having lap band surgery.  She agreed that it was a good idea for me.  We talked about things I had learned from my research.  My daughters...
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Salem, IL
Location
39.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/24/2011
Surgery Date
Jun 16, 2010
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