Shaybear
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
4 month post op pics -
Hi guys!
Haven't been around in awhile, been busy first with recovery and then getting back to work and day to day life...Anyway, today is 4 months post op an...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Post Op Menstration -
Hi all,
Just looking for some experiences. I had RNY on January 7, and have been fairly successful with weightloss, Currently down 73 pounds and counting. Entered Oned...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
4 month post op pics -
Hi guys!
Haven't been around in awhile, been busy first with recovery and then getting back to work and day to day life...Anyway, tomorrow is 4 months post op and I wa...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
Rollercoaster -
Hey all
I haven't been posting as much. Been off work, taking time, healing. getting back into the swing of things.
What a rollercoaster this has been. Yesterday I weigh...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
weight gain? -
I am 11 days out of surgery, and have lost about 17 pounds since last monday. Now I know the scale can be your worst enemy through this journey, I have read of plateaus, but for...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Extra opti -
I am now on the losers bench never to submit to opti fast again.
However, because I had such a difficult time drinking it, I do have a bit left.
I have one full box, whi...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
I'm home! -
What an emotional rollercoaster this has been!
Right down to the last minute I almost chickened out. I started crying on the OR table and had to just close my eyes and breat...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Losers Bench! - Hi beautiful people!
First let me say thank you all for your kind words and encouragement the night before surgery. I was a wreck.
I even started crying in the OR when they ...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Tomorrow's my big day! -
Just packing my hospital bag now. Jitters are an understatement. I've teared up a couple times at the thought of not coming home.
I can't believe tomorrow is the big day. I'...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Tomorrow's my big day! -
I should be sleeping, since I have to be at Humber at 6 am. First surgery of the day.
The nerves are killing me. Jitters. Teared up a couple times. But if all goes well in 1...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Stall. -
Happy Friday all :)
Day 12 of opti, and I've hit a stall already!!
I was losing 1-2 pounds a day for the first week or so, started at 270, and now, day 12, and I've been...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
work outs -
Hi all.
I'm not on the losers bench yet. Just doing some research.
Was admiring the after shots some of you were posting. Great job :)
I'm curious what kind of work ...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
obese -
So according to my weigh in this morning I'm 255. Which means I'm 115 pounds from my goal weight.( Although, healthy weight for my height is anywhere from 140-160 I hear. I'm tr...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
Packing -
Today is day 10 of opti fast. I have lasted through Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Years eve and New Years day. All the high holidays.
I have not cheated once. Last night...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
7 days. -
Today makes day 7 no food. I'm averaging 2 pds a day in weight loss. I can only hope this keeps up after surgery.
I don't have much else to say except that I really didn't t...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
Pre-Op -
So, yesterday was pre op. I met with another nurse, had more blood taken, tested my heart, had a chest xray and met with the anesthesiologist.
My meeting with him was intere...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Day 3 -
Just a quick update of my progress.
Optifast is hard. As I imagined it would be. But mostly because it tastes like crap. AND, I'd love to be able to CHEW something ya know?
...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Celebrating my small victories -
So, the christmas season is winding down. I'm on day 3 of optifast. And I must say that yesterday may have been one of the hardest days of my life.
My close family and frien...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Small victories -
So, the christmas season is winding down. I'm on day 3 of optifast. And I must say that yesterday may have been one of the hardest days of my life.
My close family and frien...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
The beginning -
Optifast started today. 3 shakes in. Not loving it, but not hating it either.
Could live without the after taste, but hey, 2 weeks at this time I'll be in a hospital room re...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Optifast -
Mmmmmm
This morning I mixed up my first shake. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I was prepared for the worst. But, it went down smooth-a lil chalky, I didn't use a blender. Bu...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Optifast Starts Today! -
Good morning all :)
Merry Christmas Eve!
I start my opti fast today, I haven't had one yet I'm a lil nervous.
Anyone else do their opti over a high holiday? To add f...
Shaybear posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
Everyone that knows about my surgery has said this to me. I...
Shaybear wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Happy Wednesday -
Moving along nicely. Got a call from Humber today, rescheduling my pre op until December 28, the next day. She said there weren't any anesthesiologists available on Thursday.
...
Shaybear posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Excited -
Hi folks,
I'm rather new here, and until now have just been posting in my local forums (Ontario) But I'm venturing out. Today is 3 weeks exactly until surgery.
my last w...