HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 4 years, 11 months ago

Apr 16, 2019

I originally posted this in my BLOG here yesterday.

A week & a half ago, after going through an extensive orientation of rules, regulations, the process, given a physical onsite by an RN, how to etc., etc


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt wrote It's a Win Win 4 years, 11 months ago

A week & a half ago, after goinig through an extensive orientation of rules, regulations, the process, given a physical onsite by an RN, how toetc., etc., etc. Rough 4 hours (that alone was exh...


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt wrote After nearly 7 years, I DID IT! 5 years ago

With the help of my 2 friends I went shopping at the local supermarket and left my quad cane in her car! I split my grocery list in two: I took one half of the store & she and her bf covered th...


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt wrote on Looking4home's support wall 5 years ago
Sending you some positive energy & well wishes. Continue with your counseling for the depression & other matters as well. It can be helpful. Bon chance with your revision in April. Stay hopeful & encouraged. We all need to heal, adjust & recondition the mind as well as the body as we wish to have it. One falters without the other. Cheers.

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a comment 5 years ago
Nice kitty. :)

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt wrote February 2019 Progress Report: Aqua therapy & PT Evaluation 5 years, 1 month ago

Walking & marching laps around the small four foot deep pool at the therapy center and I managed to do seven laps on my first attempt last Saturday! A  tremendous workout and achievement for me...


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 5 years, 2 months ago

I've posted a few entries a good while ago on either the general discussion forum or RNY forum or Ohio members forum here. But as I stated, tha


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt wrote Baby Steps. But How Could I Forget? 5 years, 2 months ago

I've posted a few entries a good while ago on either the general discussion forum or RNY forum & Ohio members forum here. But as I stated, that was some months back in 2018. It slipped my mind ...


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt has a new goal: Have a Thigh Gap wide enough to put my hand through & flip off my haters! 5 years, 7 months ago
That visual is all the motivation & humor I need. ROFL!

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

HW: 440#s

Surgery Weight: 378#s

Current Weight: 317#s

Goal Weight Range: 130#- 140#

I'm almost 5 months


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

After 42 years of losing the battle of my through more traditional methods, and turning to other methods out of desperation, and 22 of


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a comment 7 years, 1 month ago
Good for you! I'm similar in that regard. I've found it easier to love...

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

    Well, I had my first consult w/ the surgeon Jan. 19th 2017, here in Youngstown, OH, and Dr. Woodruff has accepted me as a patient. Yippee! How


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Well, I had my first consult w/ the surgeon Jan. 19th 2017, here in Youngstown, OH, and Dr. Woodruff has accepted me as a patient. Yippee! However, I requested a 2nd consult w/ him because instead of the 90minute session I was told it would be, it was


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Well, I had my first consult w/ the surgeon Jan. 19th 2017, here in Youngstown, OH, and Dr. Woodruff has accepted me as a patient. Yippee! However, I requested a 2nd consult w/ him because instead of the 90minute session I was told it would be, it was


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago
   Well, I had my first consult w/ the surgeon Jan. 19th 2017, here in Youngstown, OH, and

HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

  I reside in Ohio, so it's only fitting that I post this here as well.

Hello!  Okay, first here are my basic stats:

 

Age


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

   Hello!  Okay, first here are my basic stats:

 

Age: 47

Height: 5' 5.5" [I'm clinging to that half part.  LOL!


HeLLeNa_HaNdBaSkEt posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

July 9th, 2015

Looking for pre & post op peeps, from Northeastern OH or w/ nw PA, that intend to or have had the Lap gastric sleeve procedure performed at Sharon Regional Hospital.  If that was you, could you please share your experiences/ phot


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About Me
Youngstown, OH
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46.4
BMI
Nov 17, 2002
Member Since

Before & After
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My highest weight bet. 2010- early 2017. Take 16 prescribed meds per day. :(
13 Mos Post-op (06 March 2019). Still long wtg. I h8 my chest & "bunt".
287lbs

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