Bill_Rodgers
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Have not posted in a while -
I have been real buy but I wanted to say had surgery on 12/5/2012 started at 356 as of this morning I am 244. Feel like I have so much more energy.
And in 20 hours I leave ...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Have not posted in a while -
So I figured I would post my update
Day of surgery 12/5/2012 I was 356 pounds as of today 02/28/2013 I am 277 pounds and I am feeling better and better everyday
I...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
2 Months out -
I am 2 months out today and I am feeling great, I started at the gym this week (one finally opened near my house), I am down 64 pounds and I am full of energy. I am enjoying mo...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Down 2 pant sizes -
I decided last night that I needed a new pair of pant or two, I know that my size before surgery is definitely too big, so I try on pants, and what do you know I am down two pa...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Its been 2 weeks since surgery -
I have been following Dr orders and following the eating plans. Getting 90 grams of protein a day, along with atleast 80 ounces of water. Been out walking as much as work will...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
3 Days Post Op -
I got my sleeve on 12/5/2012, I also had a big hiatal hernia that my surgeon fixed. Pain on the first days was the most extreme as of today it is much more bearable.
My b...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
I am done -
I got my sleeve 12/5/2012, came home from hospital 12/06/2012. I do have some discomfort but thats because we have not got my pain medication filled (long story)
The...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
I was approved..... -
I called Aetna and found out before my Dr, Aetna gave me the authorization # I called Dr office, I am in on Wednesday 12/5/2012.
I am nervous and excited at the same time
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Have not posted in a long time -
I am waiting for final insurance approval for VSG. I am getting more excited the closer it appears, I am going on a family vacation to Disney just prior to what will hopefully ...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Started my diet yesterday - I am a long way off surgery but the nutritionist wanted me to star on a diet after our first vist I am supposed to eat 20-40 grams of protien per meal, and have one meal replacemen...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Nutritionist Visit - Had my nutritionist visit today at my surgeons office, and she wants me to start a protein diet to first shrink my liver, and second to get used to the changes that I will need to ...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Quiting Smoking - As part of my journey I am quiting smoking. I went to my PCP yesterday as I need a letter from him for insurance purposes, we discussed quiting I told him that I have already deci...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Dr Appointments - I have never had to make this many appointments for myself
I have Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Gastroenterologist all set
Need to get Priamary, and Psych completed (the goal for t...
Bill_Rodgers posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
I wanted to introduce myself..... - And thank everyone that posts here, I was a lurker forever. My name is Robert, however I go by Bill, I am 151 pounds overweight and have tried many many times to loose it but have...
