Catherine-Mo posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I just had revision surgery to the RNY 5/18/15.  Since the liquid diet pre-op I have had alot of feelings arise that I was not aware of.   Alot of anger toward my husband for things I thought I had let go of has surfaced.  I had the band in 2007 lost 1


Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
Revision - It has been a long road.  2 years trying to get gastric bypass surgery.  I finally got approved on Good Friday.  I have to do a 2 week liquid diet which is going better than I thou...

Catherine-Mo posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
ibuprofen and WLS - I am considering weight loss surgery but when I get my period I have bad cramps and only ibuprofen seems to relieve them.  I have tried tramadol and tylenol with codeine and it doe...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 10 years, 3 months ago
January 15, 2014 - Well, I am still struggling with my weight.  Now I am up to 321.  That passes the 317 mark I was when I first had lapband surgery.  My insurance covers gastric bypass but I am l...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 11 years ago
4/18/2013 - Today I had an EGD done and found out the lapband has slipped.   I am hoping my insurance company will approve revision surgery to gastric bypass.  I am nervous because I don't ...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
March 10, 2013 - Went to the gym and weighed myself.  I am at 308.8.  It is slowly going down.  Did some walking with my husband which was good.  Do I or do I not want to go through another surg...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
Friends - I just deleted all my old friends since the last post was 2010 or older.  I really desire to find friends who are actively trying to work their tool (any type of surgery)  and w...

Catherine-Mo posted a comment 11 years, 1 month ago
I can totally relate. Working out is tough for me. I like walking but...

Catherine-Mo posted a comment 11 years, 1 month ago
I can totally relate with the struggle. I had lapband surgery in 2007...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
3/2/13 - I'm just not sure if my insurance will cover a revision surgery plus remove the lapband.  I can't control that right now but I can control what I am eating and how much I exerci...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
My journey - Well, it is now 2013 and I'm back to what I weighed when I had the lapband surgery-317.   I am pondering the idea of having gastric bypass surgery but if the band didn't work wh...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
July 30, 2011 - Well, I'm back at 300 pounds.   It is a struggle to stay at this weight.  It is really hot outside and so I am struggling with exercise.  I try to take the dogs for a walk first th...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
June 18, 2011 - Well, lately I have been struggling.  Tomorrow is the 1st Father Day since my father died PLUS the anniversary of my mom's death.  When I struggle with depression I tend to struggl...

Catherine-Mo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Penpal in Kansas City metro area - Any female out there from the KC metro area who has had the lapband for at least 2 years?  I really want to connect with someone and get back on track.  I had lapband surgery in 2...

Catherine-Mo wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
I'm Back!! - Well, it has almost been 2 years since I posted.  I did get over 300 pounds and now I'm back on the way down.  I weighed myself yesterday and it was 292.  I am back just eating 3 m...
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Location
31.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
05/18/2015
Surgery Date
Jan 24, 2007
Member Since

Before & After
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5/16/15-Right before my surgery
303lbs
12/19/15- 7 months after RNY surgery
220lbs

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