anna R. wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
MORE COMPLICATIONS - Well, as I was preparing for shoulder replacement surgery on Oct 8th I needed a CT scan. It showed an abnormality in my lung. They called and I went for another Ct of the lung. The...

anna R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
SLEEP AID - I suffer from fibro and oa along with some other issues, I have reached my goal. My question is has anyone out there used melatonin as a sleep aid? And if so what dose did you take...

anna R. wrote a blog post 9 years, 8 months ago
Back on the wagon - Last year in March of 13 I still had not gained a pound from the time of my surgery in '10. I had lost 126lbs and was very happy with my accomplishments. However, I began having pr...

anna R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Need New Friends - I made it to my goal weight. But, due to other health issues, Fibromyalgia and chronic OA, GERD and a few other things. I gained enough weight were my clothes are tight. I need to ...

anna R. posted a comment 9 years, 11 months ago
First time I wore a dress in 10 years!

anna R. posted a comment 9 years, 11 months ago
A mother's day gift for all the hard work I had put in to loose the...

anna R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Orthopedic Surgery #14 -  Hi there, Well, on Monday I am having a wrist fusion done on my left hand, index finger. Really did not want to do this but not much choice, as my lumbar will be requiring surger...

anna R. posted a comment 12 years, 2 months ago
Hi, I have family up there in Newmarket. Hope all goes well with the...

anna R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Neuropathy due to malabsorbsion? -  Has anyone experienced any connection between bypass surgery and neuropathic symptoms? I have degenerative disc disease and saw a neurosurgeon. He is of the view that this may be ...

anna R. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
So happy to see this forum! -  Hi there, It has been a while since I have been here and was surprised to see a BPD forum! Happy day!  So many people argued with me that that was not what I had done, it was di...

anna R. wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Doing Well - It has been over 3 months now and I haven't gained a pound. I am wearing a medium petite top/12, and 10/12 petite slacks depending on brand. I started out hoping I would be able to...

anna R. wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
OMG - I can't believe that I am only 8 pounds from my goal! Hadn't weighed myself in 3 of weeks since it seemed that I had reached a stall. Even thought I might just stay at the weight I...

anna R. wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
My WOW moment - My daughter took me to the Mystic Aquarium and we got to play with this 12 foot whale. This was my mother's day gift. She told me that she thought that I had had a very hard year l...

anna R. wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
My 1st Surgiversary! - Tomorrow is my 1st surgiversary! It was a very good year up to the  beginning of Feb when I had a gall bladder attack. Surgery followed and then many complications from that. I am ...

anna R. posted a comment 12 years, 12 months ago
your looking great! Doesn't it feel great too?

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
TIME TO GET MY ARSE MOVING - FINALLY DECIDED TO FORGET ABOUT THE ELLIPTICAL, WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT EXERCISE AND WHAT IS BEST FOR ME WITH MY DISABILITES? NOT MUCH. SO YESTERDAY I WENT TO A LOCAL WOMANS GYM AND B...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
BPD forunner for DS - Due to certain health issues, my Dr gave me only one option to meet my personal needs. That was a BPD or Bilio Pancreatic Diversion, the original surgery that the DS was dirived fr...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Good morning all - Morning to all, Wishing you a healthy happy day today. Feeling good and that's what counts. What's new with you?

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Plastics info, costs etc - Just found this web site that offers information for many plastics surgeries, who is elligable, how long the surgery takes and the average costs. Very interesting. http://www.on...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Valentine - Happy Valentine to all. With our ever changing bodies romance has not only gotten better but great. Enjoy your special someone today !

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Eliptical exercise - Hi all, HELP! I am looking to buy an eliptical machine but there is so much out there and big price range I am lost. Have you purchased one, what did you buy, what did you think...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
New Goal met - I really thought today would never come. I have now officially lost 100lbs.! I can't believe it. Getting very close to my goal, Dr said I am already successful and don't get caugh...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Gall Bladder - Hi haven't been around in a while. Just got home after 9 days in hospital after a gall bladder attack. They didn't identify it until the 4th day, so was too late to do surgery righ...

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Only 8 more lbs - Only 8 more pounds till I have lost 100 lbs! So excited about it, it has been a struggle at times. I'm now thinking I have a good chance of reaching my goal. Keep on truckin on.

anna R. wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
avatar - I am having such a hard time getting some new photo's online. Don't know why I'm no longer able to bring it down to 100x100 pixels. And wonder how some of you are able to put the p...
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