Skills81
WOW its been a long time!
Sep 28, 2009
Well I have not posted since I had my surgery......it has been a journey I will never forget!
I had my RNY on July 1st and ended up being in the hospital a few extra days then expected. They couldn't seem to get my pain management right
and I ended up getting a bolus of Tordal which sent me into another world for a few days. I ended up pulling my own drain because the crazy nurses didnt have enough since to snip all the sutures before attempting to pull the drain!
So I was miserable for about the first 6wks not being able to eat solid food and definately not getting my fluids. I ended up with a kidney infection due to not getting the fluids I needed.
I am now almost 3m out and I feel terrific..
....I know what I can eat and what doesn't do so well (like chicken)
. I have lost over 60lbs already and I feel like I can conquer any obstacle that comes my way! I am losing my hair pretty bad 
but I know that is apart of the surgery and there isn't anything I can do about it!
Life is GOOD & I am so Blessed!
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I had my RNY on July 1st and ended up being in the hospital a few extra days then expected. They couldn't seem to get my pain management right
and I ended up getting a bolus of Tordal which sent me into another world for a few days. I ended up pulling my own drain because the crazy nurses didnt have enough since to snip all the sutures before attempting to pull the drain!So I was miserable for about the first 6wks not being able to eat solid food and definately not getting my fluids. I ended up with a kidney infection due to not getting the fluids I needed.
I am now almost 3m out and I feel terrific..
....I know what I can eat and what doesn't do so well (like chicken). I have lost over 60lbs already and I feel like I can conquer any obstacle that comes my way! I am losing my hair pretty bad but I know that is apart of the surgery and there isn't anything I can do about it!Life is GOOD & I am so Blessed!
Results Visit
Jun 03, 2009
I had my Results visit with my surgeon and he went over all my PreOp tests and what to expect with my Hospital stay.I am clear for surgery and still on track to have it July 1st at 9 am
My Life
May 27, 2009
Well let me start off by saying this has been a long journey.
I started out as a child very active and was somewhat of a Tomboy....loving to climb trees, ride bikes, play basketball, etc. When I hit about 11 I started not being as active outside other than riding my bike and I started to notice changes in my activity. Through my teenage years I gained weight and was always bigger than my friends and "Aunt Flow" never came to visit regularly. I had seen the Dr. for my physical each year but they never showed much concern about "Aunt Flow" not being regular. I then got married in Sept. 2002 to the best man ever and was ready to start a family and enjoy married life. We tried for months to no avail to become pregnant and I started to get concerned after about 8 months. I saw my Dr. who started running some tests and determined that I needed to see an OBGYN. I saw an OBGYN who diagnosed me with PCOS and started me on Clomid. I did Clomid, to the highest dosage for about 1 1/2 yrs. I got pregnant on the highest dose of Clomid but miscarried shortly after. I was very discouraged and hurt that I was going through this. We put it off and decided to just enjoy each other and if it happens it happens. Off and On I would want to try again but we were unsuccessful. I had contemplated WLS but I was on my husband's insurance and they told us ABSOLUTELY under no circumstances would they cover it...
I went to my OBGYN again last year to do some further testing and treatment to help us conceive. He sent me to the Duke Fertility Specialist who discussed my conditions and PCOS. He started me on Metformin and we did a round of fertility injections. The injections did not work and I still did not produce even 1 healthy egg. I was again very disturbed/discopuraged
He discussed my options and my weight which is a big hindrance of my health and PCOS symptoms. He suggested that I lose weight which is better for me and a baby. He indicated that weight loss with PCOS is nearly impossible without some kind of help. I went to my Physician again and he recommended RnY for this and stated that it will correct most if not ALL my PCOS symptoms and I would be healthier and fertile afterwards. Still I was on my husband's insurance who stated NO yet again.
Then I had a breakthrough, I was offered a new job at a new company
I reviewed the insurance coverage at my new job and not only do they cover Fertility treatment but they also cover Bariatric Surgery and there is no grace period but insurance coverage starts the day I started my job. I started my new job in March and discussed my desire to have RnY with my team and my boss who was 100% supportive and did not even blink that I had only been with the company less than a month.
I started my PreOp appointments and attended the seminar in April. I saw the surgeon in May and had all my required PreOp procedures done when I went to him thanks to my Physicians assistance. I found out last week that BCBSNC has approved my sugery and I have now scheduled my surgery. I have been heavy for most of my life and I am looking so forward to being able to shop with the girls again and starting a family with my husband.
My Surgery is scheduled for July 1st at 9am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will keep you posted on my New Beginning!!
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I started out as a child very active and was somewhat of a Tomboy....loving to climb trees, ride bikes, play basketball, etc. When I hit about 11 I started not being as active outside other than riding my bike and I started to notice changes in my activity. Through my teenage years I gained weight and was always bigger than my friends and "Aunt Flow" never came to visit regularly. I had seen the Dr. for my physical each year but they never showed much concern about "Aunt Flow" not being regular. I then got married in Sept. 2002 to the best man ever and was ready to start a family and enjoy married life. We tried for months to no avail to become pregnant and I started to get concerned after about 8 months. I saw my Dr. who started running some tests and determined that I needed to see an OBGYN. I saw an OBGYN who diagnosed me with PCOS and started me on Clomid. I did Clomid, to the highest dosage for about 1 1/2 yrs. I got pregnant on the highest dose of Clomid but miscarried shortly after. I was very discouraged and hurt that I was going through this. We put it off and decided to just enjoy each other and if it happens it happens. Off and On I would want to try again but we were unsuccessful. I had contemplated WLS but I was on my husband's insurance and they told us ABSOLUTELY under no circumstances would they cover it...
I went to my OBGYN again last year to do some further testing and treatment to help us conceive. He sent me to the Duke Fertility Specialist who discussed my conditions and PCOS. He started me on Metformin and we did a round of fertility injections. The injections did not work and I still did not produce even 1 healthy egg. I was again very disturbed/discopuraged
He discussed my options and my weight which is a big hindrance of my health and PCOS symptoms. He suggested that I lose weight which is better for me and a baby. He indicated that weight loss with PCOS is nearly impossible without some kind of help. I went to my Physician again and he recommended RnY for this and stated that it will correct most if not ALL my PCOS symptoms and I would be healthier and fertile afterwards. Still I was on my husband's insurance who stated NO yet again.
Then I had a breakthrough, I was offered a new job at a new company
I reviewed the insurance coverage at my new job and not only do they cover Fertility treatment but they also cover Bariatric Surgery and there is no grace period but insurance coverage starts the day I started my job. I started my new job in March and discussed my desire to have RnY with my team and my boss who was 100% supportive and did not even blink that I had only been with the company less than a month.
I started my PreOp appointments and attended the seminar in April. I saw the surgeon in May and had all my required PreOp procedures done when I went to him thanks to my Physicians assistance. I found out last week that BCBSNC has approved my sugery and I have now scheduled my surgery. I have been heavy for most of my life and I am looking so forward to being able to shop with the girls again and starting a family with my husband.
My Surgery is scheduled for July 1st at 9am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will keep you posted on my New Beginning!!
About Me
Location
28.2
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Surgery
07/01/2009
Surgery Date
Apr 20, 2009
Member Since
Before & After
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