AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
where can I get unflavored protien powder - Im just trying to get prepared and have all the stuff I will need for after surgery. I have seen a few posters post about adding it to their chicken broth I was wondering where ...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I dont want to be to skinny - I have been looking at alot of before and after pics online. I know everyone has their own goals on their weight and how they want to look, but for my taste sometimes people jus...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Anyone having surgery on or around December 12th? - I am having my RNY on December 12th, I am a band to bypass revision. I was just wondering if anyone else was having their surgery at the same time so we could check on each othe...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Vitamins - So yesterday I called and asked my surgeons office to send me the diet plan and progression for after surgery and I got the email today. They were going to give it to me at my p...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
How to overcome the thinking that food equals fun? - So about a month ago I was at school and talking to one of my close friends about my upcoming surgery for RNY on Dec 12th. Well another lady in my class over heard and told me t...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Cookbooks - Does anyone have any suggestions or know of any weight loss surgery cook books? Also any books that you might have found helpful. I just want to have a lot of recipes and ideas ...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Band removed and bypass on dec12th wondering if i - Well I have had my band removed for about 2 weeks now. My RNY is scheduled for December 12th and I'm getting very nervous. I am just so nervous that I am not going to lose with ...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
is it ok to get wet? - I had my surgery friday to remove my band. I have one big cut and one little one. they used something called seri strips ( I thnk) so there are not stichechs my nurse to me I could...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Lapband removed and date for my RNY - Yesterday I got my lapband removed. It only took my surgeon 30mins to get it out and he only had to use two of the 5 cuts I had when putting it in. My stomach is super as well as m...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
IF its not working for you dont be afraid to look - Today I had my preop appointment and on Friday i will be having my band removed. It has been 3 years with the band and I never did get restricition. I also didnt have a very suppor...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
A lady question and also got my date for my RNY - This Friday I have my surgery to remove my lapband and today I started my period. I went today for my preop appointment and did all my registration and stuff at the hospital but fo...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
So nervous surgery next friday - So next Friday I have my surgery to remove my lap-band which I have had for 3 years. My surgeon wants to remove my band and let my stomach heal for 6 weeks and then do my gastric b...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Not sure if Im ready - So yesterday my surgeons office sent me my info for my band removal surgery. He wants to remove the band and then 6 weeks later do the RNY. My surgery to get my band removed is Oct...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
approved!! - Just wanted to let eveyone know that my surgeons office called today and said my insurance approved my band removal and revison to RNY. However they approved it as a same day surge...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
soooo off topic....Tag renewal - So my fiance has a truck and the tags have been expired for 3 years. NO we havent been driving it. Gas just got so high that he just got a cheap car to drive to and from work. We k...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
what is a picc line??? - Reading a post and wasnt sure what it is or why you might have to get one. Could someone explain please?

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I had my consult monday - So I had my appointment on Monday with my new surgeon for my revision from band to bypass. The surgeon was nice but we didnt really talk much about the surgery. I had previously ca...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Things I want to wear - Whenever I go to school or out with friends I always do my hair and makeup. I put on jewelry and perfume and wear nice clothes. I feel like I have to put extra effort into how I lo...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
how many days to recover and return to school - So August 20th I have my consultation. I have already contaced my insurance company and they said that they will cover a revision surgery from band to bypass. My next break from sc...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
my band yikes - I have recently only been getting on the RNY forum because I am wanting a revision. I also switched surgeons because mine pretty much fell off the planet. I could never get an appo...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Vacation was so hard - I just got home from vacations tonight. I went to Gatlinburg with my fiance and his family (Dad, Uncles, cousins and there wives) It was awful. The first day we went to an aquarium...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Plastics Risky? - So I have read a few post about extra skin and plastics rescently. I noticed a lot of people were saying that they werent worth the risk to them. I was just wondering why plastics ...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
What were the 3 things you were looking forward to - I have my first revision appointment August 20th (from band to bypass). I am so excited and just wish the 20th will get here already. I have one more week of school ( I attended th...

AmberF posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
weight loss and relationships - So every Friday I clean clean my house. Fridays the only day I dont have class so thats when I get everything done ( I like to have my weekends free :) So while I clean thats my th...

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About Me
Atlanta, GA
Location
36.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/12/2012
Surgery Date
Aug 19, 2011
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