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Gallbladder removal...not going well - I had my GB removed in Feb. Since then my digestive tract has been a mess. I don't know if my issues are due to my bypass, which was done 11 months before the GB removal, or if thi...

Another check up - Today I went to see my surgeon, and he is very pleased with my weight loss. I have 19 pounds to go before I qualify for removal of my panni. He tells me that it will be the most di...

70 pounds down in 5 months - Tomorrow will mark my 5 mo. surgiversary. I'm really happy and satisfied with my progress. Some people may think it a little slow, but I think it's perfect for me. My only disappo...

3 mo post op - I am 8 pounds from being half way through this journey. Whew! I feel like I'm running a marathon. Every day I push just a little harder. Food is getting easier to eat, or I'm getti...

Today, I'm a winner - I went to the Henry Ford Annual Bariatric party tonight and won the grand prize of a TV, DVD player and 3 DVDs. I couldn't believe it. I never win anything. Now I can never say tha...

2 mo. check up - So I went to my surgeon yesterday for my 2 mo post op check up. I was feeling a little down because, compared to others on this site, I lost so little at 35 pounds. When I told...

Milestone! - I'm under 200. It's been over nine years since I've been able to say that.

Happy Mother's day - To all of my OH friends...may you have a beautiful Mother's day. If you're not a Mom, you are some body's child, Grandma, Grandchild, Aunt, sibling, cousin, or friend, and in suppo...

Got through my first week - I made it through my first week at work. There were a lot of challenges. Since my stricture was repaired about a week and a half ago, I've been able to eat anything, and not fee...

Back to work - Well, my medical leave is over, and I'm back to work tomorrow. I will going in a little more than 30 pounds lighter, so we'll see if anyone notices. It's not like I dropped 3 dress...

Just like new (almost) - I had my procedure done today, and my stoma dilated. It was only 3mms. If you want to know what that looks like it's less than 1/8th of an inch. The typical stoma size is at least ...

Stricture!! - it's been confirmed. I have a stricture. I was at my Post-Op support group today, and the group decided that my symptoms were not normal. Each day I get worse, and today I'm at the...

First stall - Okay, I know every one says not to weigh yourself everyday, but come'on...I can't help myself. I don't seem to be loosing as much weight as my other OH friends and for the last co...

Soup for me! - Thanks to all my supportive on-line friends. It seems I'm just where I should be for my surgery, and food getting stuck is just part of the process of learning what you can and can...

Is this normal??? - I'm really beginning to stress out about going back to work. I don't feel prepared with my new eating patterns. My drive, on a good day, is a little over an hour to get to work, so...

2 WEEKS UNTIL WORK - Yesterday I went to see my PCP for my annual physical, and while I was sitting on paper, waiting for the doctor to come into the room, it occurred to me  that most of my life, this...

Yahoo!!!!!!!!!! - The egg beaters stayed down this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was begining to wonder if my life was doomed to drinking thick protein shakes.

The fun begins - Okay, I'm finally feeling close to normal, and took a long walk today. My muscle tear is feeling almost non existent. My doctor started me on fish, ground beef and other soft foods...

Milestone - Today marks a 20 pounds weight loss. Just one month shy of post op, I now know what they mean when they say this is not an easy way out. I can't say that I'm hungry, and that part ...

Another visit to the surgeon - After 3 weeks of nagging side splitting pain, I finally called the surgeon. Well friends, it looks like I pulled a muscle, or possibly have a very small tear in my upper abs. Ouch....

Happy Easter - To all my on line buddy's....have a most joyous Easter. Enjoy your friends and family, and if your choice is to celebrate alone, may you find comfort in your surroundings. Peace.

Much better today - Finally! I feel so much better today. I stopped the pain meds last night, and got a great nights sleep. What a difference that makes! Tomorrow is Easter, and I changed my mind abou...

Still in pain and very tired - I did not expect to have pain for this long. One of my incision stites is being difficult. I'm also trying to get through a day without a nap,,,,man I am tired all the time!