Wanda K. lost 6 lbs since Apr 07 13 years, 3 months ago

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
MVI and Calcium - I know we are not supposed to take MVI and calcium together if the MVI has iron in it.  My question is, can you take them together if you are taking an additional iron supplement a...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Flavoring water - This is an easy question but just wanted to make sure it was ok.  Can you flavor water with the milo.  I tend to swell up when I use Crystal Lite and was looking for an alternative...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Fluids/Vitamin questions - I am 4 days postop and am having trouble getting in 64oz of water.  Do you have any suggestions?  Can you count your protein drink as fluids or is that separate.  I am on a clear l...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
OT - Dyson vacuum -  I'm looking at the Dyson animal DC41.  If sme has used a Dyson or owns one please let me know what you think and which one you prefer.  I have two dogs (miniature pincher/miniatur...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
I'm home -  I had a bad night last night and woke with extreme calf pain when I walked.  I had bilateral ultrasounds done, which came back negative.  Needless to say I was discharged an for t...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
First day postoperative -  Well all I can say is I learned the hard way.  I as doing well until about 0200 this morning when I woke up in extreme pain.  Unfortunately I didn't like the way the dilaudid made...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
What do I need when I come home - I am having my surgery on Monday.  What do I need to have at the house when I get home.  I have SF Jello, SF Pudding, water, SF popcicles, chicken and beef broth.  I do have some p...

Wanda K. lost 2 lbs since Apr 06 13 years, 4 months ago

Wanda K. lost 5 lbs since Apr 02 13 years, 4 months ago

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
A week from today - Hello all...I have my surgery a week from today.  I am excited but scared too.  I go Wednesday for my pre-op testing.  I have started my "Cabbage Soup" diet this week.  It doesn't ...

Wanda K. lost 6 lbs since Mar 09 13 years, 4 months ago

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
OT - "the new IPad" - Just wondering what your thoughts are on the new IPad.  I don't have one yet but will be getting one in the near future.  Would you get the new one and if so, would you get 3G or 4...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Frustrated - Ever since I got my surgery date (4/9/12), I have not been watching what I eat and have gained 10 lbs.  I need some inspiration to get back on the bandwagon.  I have been having al...

Wanda K. posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
I found out last Monday that my insurance approved me after they...

Wanda K. lost 3 lbs since Feb 06 13 years, 5 months ago

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Protein question - Just wanted to know what kind of protein you prefer post-op?  I know taste changes after surgery and I am planning on getting some packets first because I don't like throwing my mo...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
preparing for the surgery - Although my date is a couple of months out (April 9), I was just wondering what and how you prepared for your surgery?  What did you get prior to surgery?  What did you use to rela...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
I got a date - It's official....I got the call earlier today that my insurance approved my surgery.  I got a pre-op appointment to see my surgeon today and the date is.........April 9, 2012.  I a...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Update - Well it has been a touch few months.  Unfortunately, I have fell off the wagon and have gained 8 lbs of the 40 lbs I have lost pre-op.  It is so hard to get back on the wagon after...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
OT - Recommendation - Hello all, I am getting ready to go back to school for my RN and was wondering if you like the Nook or Kindle.  I plan on buying my books and have them available on there instead...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
I hate the holidays - We had a Thanksgiving Luncheon at work today and boy did I eat toooo much (too many carbs and not enough protein).  I wish I already had my surgery so I wouldn't have been able to ...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Update on appeal process - I got a call from my primary doctor, who spoke to the physician that denied me.  He told my doc that I wasn't denied because I didn't have a failed attempt at weight loss, it was b...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Still waiting to appeal my case - Hello all, My primary doc has called me the last three days he was in the office because I was getting upset because it has been almost two months since I was denied and still n...

Wanda K. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Bad week - Hello all.  This has been a horrible week.  This is the anniversary (one month) of the death of our family friend, Rufus, so it has been a hard day today.  I have not been to the g...
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Hope Mills, NC
Location
35.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/09/2012
Surgery Date
Sep 05, 2007
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