Tonya S.

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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, want a second opinion. My current MD is Kerlakian

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 mass by my only ovary.

I saw the gynecologist today, I had blood test for cancer markers. A ultrasound in the morning. He's calling  a oncologist and ill be having a hysterectomy right away.

God is good, I think he may have brought this pain into my life to save it. I have all the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Prayers appreciated. I'm trying to stay in faith. 

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 to eat with the med, I was not even making saliva. They just crumbled, as if in my hand. When this happens, I can't eat for days.

Current situation, started a green smoothie cleanse last Monday. All was well, but never had the 3x day BM.  By Sunday, I'm miserable with I thought constipation. I'm afraid to take any med that affects my GI tract, or be in pain again. Finally got going, but I have not been able to eat without disabling pain since Sunday. I am still, using a heating pad on my sore to touch belly.

Can any one tell me they experience this? What's it called? 

I'm between jobs, no insurance till November.....

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 makes you feel out of controll. It seems for me that no amount of talking to myself about how far I've come- cost, seems to make me make better choices.
I've gained about 7 lbs over the past few months. I have been eating what I want- when I want. I hate being hungry, and when I'm on my plan, I'm often hungry-the kind of hungry that comes to mind every few minutes "what don't you eat, no- it's not time, I just ate" is the conversation in my head.

I don't have money for co-payments to the therapist, I'll just have to Self help it on my journey. Binge eating is why I needed surgery in the first place.

I'm planning on running a 5k in Oct. I'm thinking that will keep me on track! My hubby said he will join me- we will see about that one!

I uploaded a few new pics today, looking better than I did. In Pams wedding, I felt like a princess all day, I have to admit that I looked Smoking hot! LOL

See you later!

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 tower is 804, so I'm ahead of the game.. Who knew that I could do this? My asthma is severe and I will feel like Rocky when I get to the top!

It has also apparently helped kick start my weight loss. I realized that since on 2-2-11
I've only lost 16 lbs! That was a year ago! I'm also making my self go all week without even one bite of chocolate, not even one kiss. THose calories add up and it may have been in my way!

I'll keep keeping on!

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 804 steps/45 flights!!! I was not sure I could do this, but I was able to climb 290 my first try, 331 the next day (with my inhaler) I'm doing more each day. Needless to say this will help with my weight loss!

I'm so proud of myself! I'm training and the team captain. My friend's son Jordan died of an Asthma Attack in Sept, and we are walking for him. How tragic- no one, should die trying to breathe! My 20 year battle with Asthma has been exhausting at times-so I well know what it is like to struggle to breathe! I hope to never struggle again.....

Go Tonya!

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 need a goal, something past the weight loss, like a fitness goal. I've been toying with the idea of running a 5k. Yes- I did say running?!@## REALLY?  I am up to1 1/5 mile of walk/run at the track at the Y. 
That was suppost to be 1.5miles!

My jeans are gettin baggy again- that is good,but too broke to buy new chothes again.

Many personal trials right now, and working out seems to be a great way to handle the stress. Money is more than tight, bills behind. God is great- he sends what we need just when we need it and we never go without!  Just so thankful for God in my life- he keeps me centered. My parents are great and my hubby is so helpful, and he loves me, can't ask for more!

I'm doing some holiday baking, and feel like it's very possible not to eat the stuff I'm making! Its not for me! Going to church in a bit- that's always awesome!

Till next time!

I did not realize that I was at the same weight since August untill I read the previous blog. My biggest problem, is not easy to admit. I am a food addict, and there it has been admitted!
I feel like someone who deals with addiction, like alchol, or drugs. I think about food alot, planning when I can eat next- what to fix.  I have looked into overeaters annoymous. I may have to try to do this on my own, I don't have fiances for a counselor or time for meetings.

I need to put myself first and realize I do not want to erase my efforts and money into the sugery! I'm worth it to be thin and healthy. It is easy to say that, but not so easy to controll the impulse eating. Today I've really tried, I guess it's a matter of picking up this cross daily. I imagine I'll battle this untill the day I die.

If anyone reading this has any advise- I'd love to heard it. What works for you?

It's been a bit since I've said hello here, so here is my update on life. As per usual- there is drama in my life, some good- some not so good. I've lost 105 now- awesome. 
We just returned from vacation yesterday, I was expecting to have gained weight. I was not good with my diet (ate a few krispie creams and m&m's :0 ) But I had lost 2 lbs- in 2 weeks. I did not weigh last week. We went to Pigeon Forge for 5 days. We also stayed with my relatives in Kentucky for a few nights too. Wow- how I love my family.

I have a red raised rash all over my arms, legs and belly. It started as facial swelling, then to what we thought was poison ivy, now it looks like hives. I itch nearly every minute. I've taken benadryl, prednisone (2x courses) benadryl cream, cortisone cream, and fungal cream. Nothing has worked and I finally have a MD appt on tuesday.

My hubby's truck needs a new transmission and is at the shop. This happened AFTER vacation was paid for (really had no buisness going) Unrefundable! Now we are in a bind- what is new.

My husband is starting college in the fall-full time. It's all we can do, hopefully he can get a good job with a 4 year degree. He is brilliant ( I think), he will not struggle in college like I do. It is hard to go to school with a little kid under foot, Max will be in 1st grade now, it will be easier than him being 2 when I started school again.

I'm on light duty at work- hurt my sholder on a patient who was falling. In pt, it's a drag.

Well- I plan to get back to my routine and exercise and get the calories down again. Oh- and I can't wait for school to start! On my days off I will have the house to myself for several hours! I can't imagine that- oh the things I can do! So excited!

Till next time!

Wow- this year my 4th is different than last year. I was barely post op (off work- and I don't even remember it). Those first weeks are almost a blur- I hardly remember any of the details of it.

Today I went to the beach with my son (local lake) and there was a woman who was so big- I could hardly keep my mind off her. She was bigger than I ever was, and she could hardly walk in the sand. She told her son that she hated to walk in the sand, "it gives me the heibi gibes" she went on the say she did not like the way it felt. It was ALL I could do not to go to her and tell her that walking in the sand is 100% easier with 101 lbs off. It used to be a killer for me too. I want to help other's now- but you never now how people perceive the help.

I work tomorrow- no big deal I am missing a family gathering, but it's time and 1/2 so it's all good to work the hollidays! My son and hbby are  going the the Ky speedway nascar races- thurs through sat. I'll be home with the little one and will be happy to to do active things with him.

Till next time!