CathyD1968
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Had another surgery last Friday - Well, I am back again. I was admitted into the hospital last Wednesday (7/25) for abdominal pain. After some blood tests, they found I was very dehydrated and my potassium and mag...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Not again. Bowel blockage - Sitting here waiting on the surgeon to call. His nurse thinks I have ANOTHER bowel blockage. I am hoping and praying I don't. I had 2 bowel blockages and a leak within a week of R...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
2 1/2 months post op - Almost down 100 pounds since January! Down 55 pounds since surgery on 4/30/12 :) I feel sooo much better! I still have a hard time believing its me!
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You are so pretty!! You look so happy!!
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Bowel blockage/leak - I had 2 bowel blockages and a leak just days after my RNY. (4/30). The surgeon removed part of my small intestine to remove the blockages (twice). I am having problems keeping foo...
CathyD1968 posted a comment 13 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations!!! What a great accomplishment! Your definitely...
CathyD1968 added a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
Transition from walking to jogging
CathyD1968 accomplished a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
Stop taking diabetic medication
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Stricture? - Hi all, I am going in tomorrow for a test to see if I have a stricture. I am really struggling to get water down, let alone food. I had surgery 4/30, but had two other surgeries...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Medical alert bracelets - Quick question...I seen someone post a site on here before that sells medical alert bracelets that are just beautiful! Can anyone help me out with the name of that site?? Thanks!...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Update - Hey everyone! Just wanted to update you on my health status. Things are going good. I have been seeing my surgeon every Wednesday (unless I need to see him in between). He has n...
CathyD1968 posted a comment 13 years, 1 month ago
So glad your surgery went smoothly!!! I had a bad time...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Its been a long hard road! - Hi all! Sorry its been so long since I have been on. I had surgery RNY on April 30th. I came home 3 days later and returned to the hospital that evening. I ended up with a bowel ...
CathyD1968 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Can't Sleep - Well, I am hours away from surgery. Its about 12:30 a.m. I have to be at the hospital at 6a.m. Little nervous and hungry. The old tummy is rumbling big time! I can't believe its ...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Nervous! - OK, I can't lie. I am definitely nervous about surgery in the morning! Don't get me wrong, I am excited about my new take on life, but nervous about the surgery itself! I will be ...
CathyD1968 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
One more day! - Oh goodness! One more day to go! I start my "clear liquid" diet tomorrow, the day before surgery. I can't believe I survived the 2 week liquid diet. I haven't been sleeping well. ...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Surgery time has changed - Got a phone call around 4:30 telling me my surgery time for Monday (4/30) has been changed!!! I was originally scheduled for 1:45 pm but now my surgery is at 7:45 a.m.!!! I am g...
CathyD1968 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Day 10 of Liquid Diet/5 days til surgery! - OK, Day 10 of this liquid diet. The last two days I have been soooo hungry. Drinking alot of water/crystal light. Feeling tired and drained. I have been taking my vitamins and drin...
CathyD1968 posted a comment 13 years, 3 months ago
Adrianne, I am not really sure. Like I said before, I was kinda...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Pre op diet! - This pre-op diet has been a wild ride so far! I have upped my shakes to get the protein in. I have lost almost 14 pounds this week alone! I seen the surgeon on Thursday and he w...
CathyD1968 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Day 5 of Liquid Diet - Well, today is day 5 of my 14 day liquid diet. ITS TOUGH, but definitely can be done! I have lost approximately 10 pounds in 5 days! I seen the surgeon yesterday for my pre op app...
CathyD1968 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Liquid Diet Kicking My Butt - I am on day 4 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have 2.6lbs the first day, 2 lbs the second and 3 pounds yesterday. I am sooo tired. I go for my pre-op/anestesiologist appointmen...
CathyD1968 wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Can't sleep - Tomorrow is my last day for "real food". I have a feeling these next 2 weeks are going to drag. I guess you can say I am impatient, but I am so excited to get my "new life" start...
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23.8
BMI
Surgery
04/30/2012
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Feb 25, 2012
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