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evndnl
on 1/21/10 10:24 pm - RI

hi everyone..

it's been awhile since i have been on...just thougt i would stop by to say hello, and check in on everyone.

i am almost at my goal...with ONLY 7 lbs to go! i can not believe it...it almost here. the last 15 have been soooooooo hard to rid... seeing after 110lb weight loss, i can see where that can happen.

i visited the NUT this past week, and she says i am doing well...dont have to go back now until i reach my goal for maintanence.she says i may pass my goal weight then come back up a few... but since i am only 7 months out, that might be a little while..usually dont know where you are going to stay until about a yr.

i hope all of you had an awesome holiday...and a very happy new year! i am hoping to make it to the next meeting to see all of you, and your progress!!!

my husband bought me a treadmill for xmas, and can i tell you... I AM ADDICTED!!!! lol
it has definately got me off the plateau...woohooo!!!

hope to get some feed back and see how you all are doing...

take good care

linda

"The only thing I have to LOSE is weight,
after that I have everything to GAIN....."

starting weight =272
pre op =256
surgery date = 240

kathleen j.
on 1/21/10 7:18 am - Chepachet, RI

REALIZE Band on 02/02/10

Topic: GNC

Hi all just got back from GNC. I am really getting excited about my surgery. I got that ISOPURE juice. I am going to try it tomorrow. It is on sale 39.99 a case of 12 bottles Saving 10.00 a case. Thge lady was sooooo help full. Things are hard for me as I can not have lactose. I food out Whole Foods has lactose free protien bars and yogurt. Going to do my shopping sat. Any tips for surgery would be great. Of course at the Band-Aid group I had no questions but I do now LOL.
Do I bring my CPAP machine with me do I bring PJs and house coat. My mind is going 90 miles and hour :-) I am so glad to have the Band-Aid group thanks Julie for being so nice and making everyone feel so comfortable.Well I guess that is it for now. I am sure I will be on here alot before Feb 2. Thanks everyone for your support :-)
Kathy

MelissaI
on 1/21/10 5:36 am - RI

RNY on 04/16/10

Topic: RE: What was the pain like after RNY surgery?

Thank you all for your positive words! They are greatly appreciated!

~Melissa

sionnaingeal
on 1/21/10 12:59 am - Coventry, RI

RNY on 07/12/06

Topic: RE: What was the pain like after RNY surgery?

I had some pain, but I just used the pain meds offered and it helped big time. Sleeping, I slept on my back with a pillow under my knees for a few weeks. Moving around helped the bloated feeling from the gasses the use to balloon up your belly insurgery. Incisions healed up in a month or two, but they were itchy!

Trust me, with the weight falling off so fast, you'll find a little bit of pain is a trifle!

I am now a HOME OWNER! Check out my House Blog!

Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader

36 lbs from goal!

stellalukin
on 1/21/10 12:48 am - Cambridge, MA

RNY on 04/01/08

Topic: RE: What was the pain like after RNY surgery?

I've heard this at my support groups & I can emphatically say I'm one of those who had no pain. None. When I started to get up & walk around I had this minor feeling like I'd done one too many sit-ups the day before, but that was IT. I didn't even take the meds they gave me to take home, any discomfort I had was taken care of with Tylenol (rapid release were the best).

The only pain I did have was a massive migraine from the combination of anesthesia & the fact that I was stupid enough not to give up my daily triple espresso before surgery, so my caffeine withdrawls were unreal. I got some Fioricet in the hospital to deal with that, and I was fine.

"Another day. Another chance to feel healthy."

sionnaingeal
on 1/21/10 12:40 am - Coventry, RI

RNY on 07/12/06

Topic: RE: Opinions on docs and offices, need new surgeon

Awesome, thank you! They are covered by my insurance as well, thankfully, and I'll be calling them today!

I am now a HOME OWNER! Check out my House Blog!

Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader

36 lbs from goal!

nkara
on 1/20/10 1:55 pm

RNY on 12/27/11

Topic: RE: Opinions on docs and offices, need new surgeon

Dr Roye and Dr. Ryder are both excellent. Both work out of RI Hospital. I had Dr. Roye and he's the bomb!

Realize Band 11/2009 ... revision to RNY 12/27/11.

deb_t
on 1/20/10 7:56 am - RI

REALIZE Band on 08/03/09

Topic: RE: Opinions on docs and offices, need new surgeon

All four of those docs are part of University Surgical in Providence. I don't think Amaral is doing much bariatrics any more. Cioffi is a trauma surgeon. Ng I believe is vascular. Harrington is bariatric. Also part of University Surgical is Dr. Dean Roye and Dr. Beth Ryder. I adore Dr. Ryder. She trained with Dr. Roye whom I've heard is equally terrific.

PM me if you have any other questions.

Debbie

Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period

sionnaingeal
on 1/20/10 5:43 am - Coventry, RI

RNY on 07/12/06

Topic: Opinions on docs and offices, need new surgeon

Hi fellow RIers,

After moving back to RI from MA, I think I'd rather get a new surgeon/team than travel back and forth to the cape for appointments. Covered by my plan are ::

Amaral, Joseph F., MD
Cioffi, William G., MD
Harrington, David Tobin, MD
Ng, Thomas, MD

Who has had these docs? Are they pretty good? Have good teams and offices? I'm almost 4 years out and am working hard at both getting on track again, and also hope to work on making a family, so I feel I need to consult with someone in the know for post-ops.

Any information would be much appreciated!!

I am now a HOME OWNER! Check out my House Blog!

Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader

36 lbs from goal!

401kim
on 1/19/10 2:35 am

RNY on 06/01/09

Topic: RE: This week's support groups!

I won't be able to make it.......working. I just got a schedule change and the scheduler made my schedule for this month so I couldn't pick my days off. Hope to get there next month. Having surgery to remove a tumor on my hip on the 4th of Feb. so if I can drive will be there next month. Will miss seeing you all.

Hope to see you next month!!!!!~~~~~~~~Kim

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