JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
I sure hope this wasn't a mistake. - Ugh dammit! The last 3 or 4 days I started having nausea. I took one bite too many at lunch which resulted in a super fun vomiting episode.  The rest of the day was crappy and I...

JackJo posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Trouble digesting everything! - Hey all. I had RNY on 10/24/13. I'm on phase 3 (soft foods) but I can barely tolerate phase 2 foods yet. Eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese. They all just sit and gurgle and make me u...

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JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
2+ weeks - Ok, so I'm like 18 days out of surgery. Eating is still a challenge. Just about everything makes my pouchy gurgle and that's a little uncomfortable. I just keep hoping this does...

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
One week out. - Well, I'm one week out and down 10 pounds. I got my drain out 2 days ago and WOW what a difference that makes. I'm healing so much faster now that that pesky thing is gone. My s...

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
Holy crap, I actually did this... - I had my surgery 5 days ago on Thursday and was released with my drain on Saturday. The first few days my back hurt more than my belly. For real, you have no idea how much your ...

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JackJo added a goal 10 years, 5 months ago
I want to be able to walk/run in a marathon

JackJo added a goal 10 years, 5 months ago
go out in public without being ashamed of how I look

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
Last days of being normal. - Ugh, so today is Monday and surgery is scheduled for Thursday. I'm getting so nervous. Thankfully I only have to fast 24 hours before surgery. I quit my diet pepsi almost 2 week...

JackJo posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
How much time for recovery? - Hi. How much time did everyone take off of work? I have a really nice and flexible boss but I'd like to have an idea of how much time to take off. Thanks.

JackJo posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
help with diet ideas. - My surgery date is next week. I'm trying to prepare by having all of my protein powders and waters ready for when I get home. Can anyone give me a rundown of what you ate/drank ...

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
Approved! - I got my approval letter a few days ago. I honestly thought I was going to get denied. I didn't realize how much I wanted the surgery until I got the letter and realized I was a...

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
Still waiting.... - Still waiting. But I'm told no news, is good news. We'll see. I'm getting crazy nervous and excited. 16 days until surgery. Holy crap, Batman! So close and so far. I consider my...

JackJo added a goal 10 years, 6 months ago
Cross legs while sitting

JackJo wrote a blog post 10 years, 6 months ago
Waiting for approval - Had my consultation with my surgeon last week . I’ve jumped through all of my hoops and now it’s in the insurance company’s hands. I’m getting crazy nerv...

JackJo posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Keep it a secret? - I was just wondering everyone's opinion on whether they kept their surgery to themselves or told people? I'm torn myself. While I'm not ashamed of getting help and this tool wil...

JackJo accomplished a goal 10 years, 6 months ago
Finish My Surgeons Checklist!

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JackJo posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
6 month wait alomost done. Having second thoughts. - Hi everyone. So I just had visit #5 last week and everything is going to plan. I have to follow up with my respiratory specialist in a couple weeks but things are well.  But...
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RNY
Surgery
10/24/2013
Surgery Date
Apr 03, 2013
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