rargirl
rargirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Speedy DS Gas Relief Advice Needed - I overindulged in pizza. Bread is the number one thing that causes me to get killer gas.
Right now my tummy is bloated and filled with gas - probably in all of my intestines.
W...
rargirl wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Almost a year Update - It has been almost a year since my Duodenal Switch surgery - time for a quick update!
The good:
I have lost 143 lbs and now weigh 234!
I have not been at this weight since hi...
rargirl accomplished a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
be able to cross my legs
rargirl accomplished a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
to wipe my butt without cutting off my air supply!
rargirl accomplished a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
To get below 300 pounds
rargirl accomplished a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
take a shower and have the towel wrap all around me!
rargirl added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
become the steamy hot sex kitten i am on the inside
rargirl wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
5 month 2 week update - The last few months have been a whirlwind at both home and work.
Exciting:
I have lost 103 lbs putting me at 274
BMI is down from 56 Super Morbidly Obese to 40 Morbidly Obese...
rargirl posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Referral to SoCal Psychologist for pre-op evaluati - Hello, everyone.
Now that I am successfully post-op, my husband has decided to also have weight loss surgery. He has decided the VSG is right for him (I am respecting his choic...
rargirl posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Is it possible to keep my stomach small? - Hi, all.
I am about 5 weeks out from surgery, but due to a leak, I was unable to eat for almost the first whole month.
Now that I am eating, I am finding that my eating capac...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Returning to work next week - Anxious! - I am scheduled to return to work next week. I am somewhat anxious about this. I am still not fully recovered after all. My stamina is much lower than I would like it to be. I went ...
rargirl posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Imodium? - Does anyone use Imodium for Diarhea? I am fairly new to my DS and find that I have diarhea off and on almost every day.
It is not a huge problem for me except for when it inter...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Leak Healed! So Happy! - On Friday, exactly 30 days after my surgery, I had an abdominal CT Scan to check to see if my leak is healed. Great news, the leak is gone! Dr Keshishian decided on the CT rather ...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
A little bit of good news! - I am pleased to share that I have some good news.
I went to see Dr. Keshishian today and he took out my drains! YAY! I feel so free without those things hanging down from me. H...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
tpn at home and... a rash? - I have been home about a week now on 24 hour TPN IV therapy through a PIC line in my arm. Since I have been home, I have left the house only twice - once to go to the pharmacy and ...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Verdugo Hills Hospital - A Brief Review - Dr Keshishian is currently doing his surgeries primarily in Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, CA. The following is a Brief review of the hospital itself based on my 10 days in th...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
surgery and the aftermath! - I had my surgery on 2/24.
I woke up in more pain that I could ever imagine possible.
My Incision was also much longer than I anticipated - from bottom of my ribs to my belly but...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Day before surgery - My surgery is tomorrow - that's right! Tomorrow!
Today I drove up to Glendale from Anaheim. It took about 1.5 hrs due to heavy traffic. I left here around 8:30am and got there at ...
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rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
It's all coming together... - It's all coming together and it's really happening!
Yesterday I had a mini-stress cow/breakdown w/tears. I was a bit overwhelmed with the prospects of everything I have to do be...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Better Than Quest - What Isn't? - Today I needed to complete the required pre-op laboratory tests. A feeling of dread overwhelmed me as I considered another visit to Quest Diagnostics. I am not sure what Quest is l...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Dr Keshisian's Form 2 and more - Today I visited my PCP to finish "form 2" (after approval pre-op work). I had an EKG and was refered for chest xray and blood work. I went right over and got the chest xray afterwa...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Unexpected Phone Call From Insurance - A nurse called me from the insurance company to talk about my upcoming surgery. I was scared at first that they were denying me. She explained right away that I am approved, she is...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Approval and Surgery Date! - Yaaaaaay!
Dr. Kesishian's office called me yesterday and advised that I have been approved for DS by my insurance. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield "cost effective" by the way...
rargirl wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Good News - Yesterday Dr. K's office called and advised they got the last medical records they needed and submitted my information for insurance approval. Now I wait. Hopefully not too long!
