Nadurra Deb

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2 NSVs already! - I am 18 days post-op and feeling GREAT! I already have 2 awesome NSVs to share with everyone. 1) Exercise NSV: I walked my same 2 mile hike (brutal uphill during the middle 1/3r...

Unexpected hunger? - My surgery was 8 days ago. Why am I feeling so hungry today?? I didn't expect to be hungry and I haven't been until today. Today it's been making me crazy! All I can think about is...

How long did the pain from a hernia repair last f - My surgeon found a hiatal hernia (2 mm hole in my diaphram as he explained it) that was unexpected. That area is mostly sore and tight unless I sneeze, cough or laugh the OMG PAIN!...

Sleeved & Hernia fixed (ouchy! - I had my surgery on Monday Aug 6. YAH! I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights. I was having a lot of pain and trouble keeping my oxygen levels up while I was sleeping. They had to...

Day Before Surgery - It's August 5 which is the day before my surgery. It's also my Anniversary which is kind of a bummer, but we celebrated last week knowing today would not be a great day. This is th...

NO FAIR!! - My family hates me! I am on a clear liquid pre-op diet and they are making chili! NO FAIR!!

Clear Liquid Diet - ...for 3 days. Starts today. Surgery on Monday morning. All I can have is: Isopure Clear protein drinks (zero carb) Water SF sweetners/flavors for water Broth (chicken, beef,...

Spouses...? - Can you all share stories about your spouses (long term partners, significant others, etc)?  My husband is very supportive so far, but I have no idea what to expect after surgery. ...

Overwhelmed - I woke up this morning rather overwhelmed and anxious. I figured I would come on here and share since I'm pretty sure I am not alone in my anxieties. I have had a couple of really ...

Approved!! - The best feeling in the world to know its official! Now it gets real!

The waiting... - I am sitting here today with so many things that I SHOULD be doing to get ready for my surgery. Honestly I'm not sure where to start. Today my allergies seem to be bugging me....al...

Hospital helper 24/7 (survery) - I'm curious how many people had someone (or plan to have someone) with them in the hospital 24/7 (besides the nurses)? Did you find it annoying or necessary or helpful having a...

Raising my starting weight...sigh - I'm up to 230 lbs now....sigh... I'm up to an even 100 lbs to my goal weight...yahoo. Am I the only one who has gained weight pre-op? I'm finding that very frustrating. Good thing ...

Pre-op Update - I have a date set...my surgery is now on August 6...31 days!!! CIGNA changed their pre-op requirements from 6 months to 3 months. YAH!! This is awesome BUT this means I have had le...

August 6 is my date - My surgery is scheduled for August 6. That is still pending insurance approval which should be fine. I have my last class on July 9 then they said as long as they have all of the p...

Support letter from my therapist - I have a psyche evaluation already from the mental health person in my surgeon's office which should be enough for insurance, but I am wanting to make sure I cover this requirement...

OT- Pray for those affected by the fires - Please take a moment to pray for all of those affected by the fires here in Colorado. There is like a dozen fires burning right now throughout Colorado. It was 105 today in Denver!...

Looking forward to.... - ...renewing my driver's license in the summer of 2013 (when it expires) and having my GOAL weight on it with a new picture of my new thin face!! How about you?

You have done great! I'm not ready to look old. I think you are only...