Peg G.
Back Again! July 6,2009 (Monday)
Jul 05, 2009
Well, here I am once again. I made a return in January making all kinds of committments to myself. I followed through on some, but not on the most important one.........GETTING BACK ON TRACK!The quick down and dirty facts:
*RNY in Boston 11/2006. (open) got an infection with dehissence of the wound, got the FLU first week home
tough recovery for 3 months
*Starting weight 275
* 9 months out down to 168
*Weight today 202
*Joined a gym
* about a year and a half out, started to experience some stomach pain and pulling. Saw Dr., had tests and they found a Fistula of the staple line.
*Referred to another Dr. who tried to close it Endoscopically with clips and glue. Done twice...failed twice.
*Was told no need to worry unless I started getting more pain or started to gain weight. Both have happened about 6 months ago.
*Went back to the Dr. He put me on an FDA approved appetite surpessant. And I met with the Nutritionist
*I felt good about the changes. Even joined W.W.
* Felt I had things in check, but the scale just wasn't moving.
* Lost my motivation, was ALWAYS hungry and was making the bad food choices I had done previously.
* Haven't seen the nutritionist or Dr for a script refill because the pills didn't work and i had to pay out of pocket for the NUT.
So, here I am, giving this all another shot. The thought of surgery has me very frightened. I've been told that the ROSE procedure would be perfect for me, but I have not heard very good reviews on it. So, I'm going to make this my sole priority to see if I can't get things moving in the opposite direction, before I am told I will have to have a revision.
The group I have joined seems to be very helpful and in the same situation as myself. I hope to gain knowledge, compassion and a good "listening group" that I might be able to vent to!
Please wish me luck, say a little prayer for all of us that are on this journey. I will surely do the same for you!!
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About Me
Methuen, MA
Location
34.7
BMI
Surgery
01/23/2011
Surgery Date
Oct 07, 2006
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