Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 3 years, 6 months ago

Hey- it's been a long time since I've been logged on here. I had RNY in 2010, and then a wicked bowel obstruction in 2015 that was caused by scaring from the RNY. I'm just the lucky one with all the rare and unpleasant drama. Fast forward to the curren


Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I had terrific pain after eating in Oct. Cat scan in Nov showed no problem. They did find a 10 cm mass. That was removed my a cancer surgeon, was not cancer!. My bariatric surgeon joined that surgery( 6weeks ago) where he found I had activated bowel at


Tonya S. wrote Cincinnati second opinion need recommendation 8 years, 4 months ago

I need a recommendation for a Excellent surgeon in Cincinnati. I need a second opinion for the post RNY complications I've been having for THREE months.

I'm not satisfied with my surgeon, wa...


Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Hello again,

In October I began having terrific pain while eating. I was lethargic a few weeks before the pain. I saw the surgeon who did my RNY 5years ago. He ordered a cat scan, they found a large mass that was not causing my pain. I had surg


Tonya S. wrote Pain, cat scan found mass.... 8 years, 5 months ago

Hello, 

I posted recently about extreme pain with eating. I went back to the surgeon, he ordered a cat scan. It showed no abnormality with my surgery. It did however show a softball size mas...


Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I posted about this a few days ago. This is the follow up, I can't find the original post.

I have been having pain after eating for 6 days. I saw the surgeon.there are a few things it could be. I'm getting a cat scan after the 1st when I have i


Tonya S. posted a comment 8 years, 6 months ago
I saw the surgeon yesterday, he ordered labs and a cat scan. In till...

Tonya S. posted a comment 8 years, 6 months ago
I only told my immediate family and 2friends just for this reason. I...

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I'm 5 yrs post open. Recently started a green smoothie cleanse. I've gain 40 of my 110 lbs back and wanted a jump start.

I'm wondering if this happens to you? Let me describe... when I take certain meds, Percocet or Imodium my entire go tract r


Tonya S. wrote 5yrs post RNY, terrible pain, can't eat! 8 years, 6 months ago

Over the years I had this happen a few times. Usually it is from meds, like Percocet and Imodium. This is can't stand up, wild eyes, can't talk pain. I tried to eat crackers once realizing I forget...


Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Need re-motivation help- pep talk! - I had surgery 2 1/2 years ago. I lost 110 lbs, and that was the majority of what I needed to lose. I my goal was 130-140. I've had many losses in my life in the past new months....

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Suggestions needed for a new runner! - Hello my Oh family! I have a goal to run (at least mostly run) a 5k in Oct. I'm out running 3-4 days a week, in the early morning hours while it's still dark.  I also have Asthm...

Tonya S. wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Update- long overdue - Hello! I'm officially 2 years post op. I have not been using this site like I should, but I'm here now. I'm reading the book "crave" it discusses binge eating, or any eating that ...

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Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Searing pain after pills taken! Any advice? - I started off with Diarrhea yesterday, took 4 immodium (very very small pills) within hours I was what I call "seized up" cold not swallow even water. Terrific pain from my back to...

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
eat scant things wrong and GAIN ALOT OF WEIGHT - I took a small break from eating like a bird, and being hungry all the time. I literally have to eat about 1000 cal a day to lose weight, and I exercise 3-4 times a week- hard core...

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Fight for Air Climb for American Lung- training - Just wanted to say- I'm so proud of myself! The climb in Cincinnati is 804 steps and today I climbed 815! The Climb is Feb 19th. I have severe Asthma so it will be such a blessing...

Tonya S. wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Getting there! - I'm training for the fight for air climb at the Carew tower in Cincinnati. It's a skyscraper and I'm so proud to accomplish this! Today, I was able to climb 815 steps! The Carew t...

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Fight 4 air climb for American Lung Association-I' - Hello everyone! I'm so excited to report that I am the team captain for The fight for Air at the Carew Tower in Cincinnati! It's Feb 19 and I'm training. I'm up to 501 steps and I...

Tonya S. posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Yes- that is a huge accomplishment! I remember when I went from...

Tonya S. wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Climb for Air! Competetive stair Climb/804 stairs! - I have joined the Climb for Air, with the American Lung association. It is climbing the Carew Tower in Cincinnati to raise money for Asthma and other lung disease. The climb is 80...

Tonya S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Asthma and running- any sucessful people who can? - I'm trying to keep on track- I need to loose at least 20 more lbs. I'm 18 mo post op now, and have lost 108. My own effort, or lack of has been slow. I do work 3 (12 hour) shifts a...

Tonya S. wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Running..... or trying to... - Well- I would say I'm no longer stuck! I've lost those few pounds that keept going up and down from 198-195, now I'm 190! YAHOO! Maybe it's related to the running...? I think I ne...
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