jdragr
jdragr posted a discussion topic 4 years, 11 months ago
So a little background. I had RNY in 2012. I’ve consistently kept 100 lbs off. In 2016,2017, 2018 I had cervical fusions. In 2019 I had FRRS, scalenectomy and pec minor release in March. I was sent to pain management after that surgery in April.
jdragr posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Iron Infusion on Tuesday - what to expect? -
For those that answered before I did go see the hematologist on the 23rd. Nurse called on Friday and said I needed an infusion. Honestly I forgot to ask what my levels were so...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Fatigue and Lab Results - Help -
So I have been having trouble with fatigue. Iron was low at one point and was put on iron. It came up to low end of normal and they took me off. Went back again this past wee...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Thank you!!! Surgeriversary!!! -
Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that encouraged me from the very beginning! I researched on here for so much during my pre-op days and everyone was helpful and encou...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Big Pouch Days??? - I still consider myself a newbie. I had my RNY 2/7/12 so I am almost at 6 months out. I have lost 84 lbs so I think I am doing pretty well. I have some days where I have to rem...
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jdragr wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
4 days post op - Well, 4 months...hmm....this past month has been wonderful. I took a vacation and it was wonderful. So many NSV's. I needed smaller clothes. We went to Orlando and visited Sea...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
NSV - I can ride! - So we are on vacation at Orlando. I have been the one to have to leave a ride because the bar won't lock or to be manually locked into a ride because the computer won't lock. No...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
First Vacation and in Orlando - I am on my first vacation since RNY in February. We are in Orlando and doing the park thing. Hard to find good choices. Don't see how I am going to get my protein in this week.....
jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Quest Bars - Sugar Alcohols - Any one had any trouble with the new Quest bars? Years ago while on Atkins (Yep, I know we have all been there...LOL). I ate a chocolate bar with maltilol and stayed in the bathr...
jdragr posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
Always pretty feet! I own a prom and pageant store and it is in my...
jdragr wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
3 months post - Don't have anything else to call this one. Life continues. And I spend less time on here. I know I need to spend more. I definitely need the support.
I had my 3 month check ...
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jdragr posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Quest Bars - Thank You! - Just got my sample pack of my quest bars. I ordered off of Nik's site. I have only tried one so far (Peanut butter and jelly) but I did like it. I could only eat 1/2 of one. A...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
50 pounds lost! Feels great!!! - So excited that I can say I have lost 50 pouds. According to my scale I have lost 50.5 as of this AM. Very proud of myself. I know that I still have more to lose but I'm very pr...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Exercise Question - So I started back to the gym this past week. My trainer said since I would be losing weight anyway she wanted me to work on building muscle. Higher weights with lower reps. I we...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Dumping??? How do you find out??? - I'm 2 months out and have stayed completely away from sugar. But I am having major food anxiety. How do you know if you dump? I know the symptoms. That isn't the problem. I j...
jdragr wrote a blog post 12 years ago
First day back at gym - I have always loved going to the gym. Yep, even though I didn't lose weight I have always loved it. I always feel better afterward. That doesn't mean that it isn't sooo hard to ...
jdragr wrote a blog post 12 years ago
6 weeks and Dietitian Visit - Well, I made it. At least that is how I feel. I was told by many if I could make it to 6 weeks I would start to feel like my old self. And I must admit I do feel mostly normal. ...
jdragr wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Food Anxiety and Firsts - This weekend was one for firsts.
Friday night was the first time I went out to eat with the family. And I survived!!! We went to Cracker Barrel. Oh my, what to order...can't ...
jdragr posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Anxiety about Food - I am 5 weeks out and find myself anxious about trying new foods. Anyone else have this problem?
jdragr wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Shopping in the closet - Well, my pants were looking pretty baggy in the rear and in my legs so I decided to shop in my closet. I found four different sizes of course. I think we all have that. So I can...
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02/09/2012
Surgery Date
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Jun 20, 2011
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