6penningtons
6penningtons wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Almost one week post-op -
So thought I better blog now before I forgot the details.
I flew out last Wed. 12/12/12 to San Diego where I was picked up by Abraham, and also got to meet Tonya & her mom ...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Survived surgery, but HURTING!!! -
I've walked and walked and walked, and taken gasx strips, but still in horrible pain. Any suggestions? 48 hours post op.
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
gees, did you just read my mind or what? I am sitting at the airport...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow! -
Well, I made it through the pre-op diet without eating my own arm! But man am I starving!!! I fly out at noon tomorrow, and will have surgery sometime tomorrow afternoon/evenin...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow! -
Well, I made it through the pre-op diet without eating my own arm! But man am I starving!!! I fly out at noon tomorrow, and will have surgery sometime tomorrow afternoon/eveni...
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
Sorry I am not much help since I am not there yet, but I would say...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
One week from today my world will change! Come on -
Hopefully this will be the best decision of my life, and everything will turn out perfect! I am having the DS done in Tijuana by Dr. Lopez. Ready or not, here I go!!!
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
Wow!!! Congrats on the loss! You are doing awesome!
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
Congrats! Very excited for you!!!
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
so glad you posted these pics! Can't wait...one week from today I...
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
very pretty!
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
I didn't see a health ticker, so you have to remind us...what was...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What do you add to your water? -
So, I am on the pre-op diet, and have eliminated my life-long friend, Diet Coke. I REALLY do not like plain water (never have) so I have been adding those little flavor packets...
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
So glad you wrote about all the details....it really helps reassure...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Surgery Type Changed To DS! 10 Days till surgery!! -
Well, after all your input, suggestions, and more research, I have changed my surgery type to DS. Surgeon still would suggest the VSG, but I told him that wasn't an option. So...
6penningtons posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
Well, our stories are so similar it is scarey...even to the part about...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Dr. Alejandro Lopez for Duodenal Switch -
Curious if anyone on here has used Dr. Lopez for a DS. Please....I don't need any lectures about going to MX, or why or why not to use certain docs. Not trying to be rude, but a...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Dr. Alejandro Lopez for Duodenal Switch -
Curious if anyone on here has used Dr. Lopez for a DS. Please....I don't need any lectures about going to MX, or why or why not to use certain docs. Not trying to be rude, but...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Considering DS over a RNY -
I am curious to find out why some of you chose the DS over the RNY. My BMI is only 35, and some docs wouldn't even consider it, but I have found others that will. My surgeon s...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
What to take with you to the hospital (especially -
Alright, one more topic for the day. I have a list of what I am going to pack, but thought I better pick your brains once again. I will be there for 5 days by myself in Mexico, ...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
The Daily Plate / Livestrong .com -
Curious if anyone on here has used the "daily plate" at livestong.com. I am very confused. I was reading a few boards today about the average daily calorie intake post RNY. I...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
What to take with you to the hospital (especially -
Alright, one more topic for the day. I have a list of what I am going to pack, but thought I better pick your brains once again. I will be there for 5 days by myself in Mexico...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Protein Shakes...HELP! -
Okay, so I am trying to stock my pantry with things I will be able to eat/drink after surgery since several people suggested having things on hand so that I don't have to go sho...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Pre-Op RNY Surgery Diet....what did you do??? -
Alright, so my RNY is scheduled for 12/13. I have the pre-op diet my doc suggested, however I have noticed that every doc has their own diet. Mine suggests a liquid/protein di...
6penningtons posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Anyone going to Tijuana Dec. 12 - 17, 2012? -
I am scheduled for RNY with Dr. Lopez in Tijuana for 12/13/12....would love to get in touch with someone who will be there since I am going alone!
PS. No offense, but I don...
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