jspencer1014
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Don't know if I should be worried? - Most of you know of the complications and difficulties I've had since surgery. I was feeling better, Doing better. I'm 27 days out. I know the doc said that I could expect 8 weeks ...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Feeling good but still tired - I am so proud of myself today!!! I got 78 grams of protein in orally!!!! I also got almost all of my fluid in orally! I'm still having to infuse some fluids through the tube. My po...
jspencer1014 posted a comment 13 years, 11 months ago
I know what you mean!!! I'm still working on coordinating the...
jspencer1014 added a goal 13 years, 11 months ago
Love myself for who I am and not what I look like!
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Had a good day!!! - I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful support and lizards swung for me! Today was a good day! I tolerated all of the full liquids I tried today so I decided to try...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
I feel so much better now! - I have been feeling so depressed lately. I'm over 2 weeks out and I still can't move past full liquids. I still can't take in enough fluids to stay hydrated, and trying to get eno...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
I am so done!!! - I have had so many complications with my RNY. I had surgery on Aug. 2nd. I had some problems during the operation and ended up having to stay in the hospital 9 days. Since I've bee...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Just got back from the Dr and... - Just got back from the Dr's and first off I am EXHAUSTED!!!! Who would of thought that such a short little trip would wear me out so much!?! Secondly, I have a really bad infectio...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Still struggling wiyh diet progression! HELP!!! - I should be on pureed/soft foods by now. I know I had some other issues and complications, but I am still onty tolerating clear liquids. All of my protein,and meds get infused thro...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Now I get it!!!! - I've been home for a couple of days now and I'm finally getting the whole surgery story from my husband. Now instead of thinking "Why can't I XYZ", I'm telling myself that what I a...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Finally home!! - I am finally home from the hospital!!!! I didn't think it would happen today but my hematicrit (sp) finally leveled out last night and has stayed steady all day!! So, the Dr sai...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
I may be here a while - I am still here at the hospital. My surgery was Aug 2nd. I am so frustrated. And now that word has gotten out that I'm still at to hospital, all the negative people that had suc...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Still in the hospital - Still can't take in much fluid. And now (TMI ALERT) there is a large ammount of blood in my very watery stools. The dr says that my hematicrit(sp) is normal but "trending down". T...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Surgery Complications - I'm still in the hospital.I'm having some complications My Dr assures me that this is fairly normal considering how much more work he ended up doing. But I am soooo ready to go hom...
jspencer1014 wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
6 1/2 hours till surgery! - It's after midnight on Aug. 2nd. I'm having surgery in about six and a half hours, at least that's when I am supposed to be at the hospital. I'm sure my surgery will take place a l...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Yay!! Surgery tomorrow!! - It looks like I've almost made it!!! I made it through the liquid protein/full liquid week. Now, I'm on clear liquids only and in the middle of the bowel prep. Yuck!!! *TMI a...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Has anybody heard from Hippie-Chick? - Does anyone have an update about how she's doing and what the problem was?
jspencer1014 wrote a blog post 13 years, 12 months ago
6 days and a wake up and other ramblings - My pre-op liquid diet starts tomorrow. I only have to do 5 days so it's not too bad. I can't believe that I am 6 days and a wake up from my surgery date! It seemed to take forever...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I'm so glad I found you!!!! - I just wanted to take a minute from all of the hustle and bustle of preparing my home and life for my surgery date to say how thrilled I am that I found this forum and my on-line f...
jspencer1014 posted a comment 14 years ago
The pre op diet is pretty bad, but it is one more step closer to getting...
jspencer1014 posted a comment 14 years ago
What an accomplishment! I am inspired!!! Thank you for sharing...
jspencer1014 posted a comment 14 years ago
You should feel so proud of yourself!!! You have overcome so...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I've got my date!!! - August 2nd. I am the third case that day so I will be there by 7am!!! I am sooo super excited!!! It's been a long journey to get to this place. I'm enjoying the moment and the fell...
jspencer1014 posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Awesome news!!! - I have a surgery date!!! YAAAYYYYY!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! I'm doin a happy dance!!!! I'm having my bypass Aug. 2nd!!! I can't believe I got such a close date!!! The appointment went...
jspencer1014 posted a comment 14 years ago
I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy and I can totally relate to the exercise...
About Me
Riverdale, GA
Location
29.6
BMI
Surgery
08/02/2011
Surgery Date
May 12, 2011
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