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dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Selfishly I need help! - I was very active on this forum prior to my RNY in September 2012 and again after.  But I've let it slide since then.  Physically I've been doing great.  I lost just over 100 lbs a...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
antibiotics! - Well, I've been through an absolute nightmare the last two weeks! I was attacked by my foster dog (a neopolitian mastiff) 2 weeks ago today.  The dog attacked my leg after b...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
light headed/dizzy - Nearly 7 weeks out.  I'm getting in between 500-700 cals a day (physically unable to do much more!), walking between 1-2 miles a day, and getting in just about 60 grams of prote...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Crockpot recipes? - Hey everyone!  I live in DC and weathered Sandy relatively well (but it was my time - in two prior storms this year I lost a tree each time - the first one crushing my fence...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Fitbit Users - a group for WLS patients! - All - I know a number of us have the fitbit activity tracker.  I started a group so we can compete and share our victories with the fitbit.  If you want to join the group go to ...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Best Coffee flavored protein drink - Good morning.  I'm 5 weeks out (yeah!).  I've had a bit of a stall in the last week (only 1lb lost in week 4 - sad Lizzy). I've been drinking the Atkins Advantage Cafe Caramel p...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
kind of gross bathroom topic... :( - So, I'm just over 4 weeks out from surgery, and today I'm having some stomach issues.  All day long my stomach was a bit off. But I got home from work and I've had serious diehe...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
SO frustrated.... still in pain - I just spent 5 days in the hospital (Sat-Wednesday) with what the surgeon's thought was a small bowel obstruction.  I went into the hospital throwing up everything and the same sev...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
ugh, Back in the Hospital - I had surgery on the 17th and all was going ok.  I was still in a lot of pain - but I thought that was normal. But as many of you know, I threw up on thursday and have been sick...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Dumping or Stricture? - I'm now almost 3 weeks out from surgery.  All was going well (except right side pain) until Thursday... Thursday I pureed some beef and bean chili ate about 1/4 cup or so.  Three h...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
My turn to have a bad day :( - Ugh, I'm now 17 days out from surgery.  I was feeling good - abet a lot of pain in my big incision.  I had no issues with food... until... last night!  For dinner yesterday I ha...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Now Eat This! Rocco DiSpirito recipe books? - Just sitting here on my last day of medical leave before I go back to work (whaa-whaa!) and I just saw Rocco DiSpirito on Access Hollywood publicizing his new recipe book - Now Eat...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Abdominal Binder? Reccomendations? - 2 weeks out and I'm still having pain.  I read that an abdominal binder might help reduce the pain - especially while walking. Has anyone used one?  Do you have any reccomendat...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
On to Purees! - Tomorrow starts my puree diet!  I am kind of excited to break out from the liquids. But, I need some ideas on "food" and recipes.  I'm not too sure about pureed meats and I ...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Should I be concerned??? Bad PAINS - I had RNY laproscopically with gallbladder removal on 17 September.  Yesterday and today, my pain level has gone up significantly.  On the right side is where the "big incesion" is...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
nearly 2 weeks out and still in significant pain - So, I'm confused.  Everyone here seems to have healed right away (but then again, maybe hind sight is 20/20).  I had surgery on 17 September and I'm still in significant pain in my...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Ugh, Buyers Remorse! - I got home this afternoon from surgery on Monday (the 17th).  All I can say is OUCH, OUCH, OUCH.  Mentally, I guess I knew it was going to hurt.  But physically I had NO idea i...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Scale Reccomendations? - anyone have any reccomendations for a bathroom (weight) scale?  I haven't used mine in AGES and went to replace the batteries and oops - they had corroded and ruined the scale!

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Where to buy Sugar Free Syrups - On the 1 week liquid diet... I need to make my protein shakes more palable.  Today by stroke of luck I added Raspberry Torani Sugar Free Syrups, miracle. Where does anyone g...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
and it's on... 1 week liquid diet starts today - My surgery is next monday.  7 short days away!  I'm a little nervous, especially after all the bad bad luck I've been having lately.  In the last week alone I had to put down my ma...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
sugar free syrups?? - OK, I'm in the pre-op planning craziness.  In the past week, I've bought all kinds of measuring things.  I got jello shooter "cups" which basically are 2 oz medicine cups that have...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Unjury unflavored protein powder - in stores? - Does anyone know where you can buy Unjury unflavored protein in stores?  I want to sample it  before surgery.  I see that on Unjury's website that I can buy just a one serving pack...

dizzylizzy19 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
FINALLY! Approval and a surgery date! - Seems like I've been prepping forever.  All those doctor visits and tests and now I'm in the homestretch. I got notice today that my insurance approved my gastric bypass (althou...
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VA
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RNY
Surgery
09/17/2012
Surgery Date
Mar 08, 2012
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