Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 2 months ago

Spent my day off yesterday in excruciating pain from a kidney stone.  Finally passed it after 6 hours.  From searching on here, it looks like this is fairly common due to lack of fluids (guilty) and increased protein.  I have my 6 month check up schedu


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Part of my job is to handle logistics and materials for our quarterly board meetings. This involves domestic and international travel, hotel arrangements, ground transport, meal planning, etc.  This week is our 3rd quarter meetings and I am


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

Two things happened today...

1st - I broke the 200 barrier and am now happily in Onederland!!

2nd - I am officially out of the plus sizes!  My first time trying on clothes at a store since surgery and a normal size 16 pants fit without


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

Monday I had my latest follow up with my surgeon (8 weeks out).  My BMI is now 34!  The NP said at this weight/BMI, I would no longer qualify for bariatric surgery.  Can't wait for more NSVs!!


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm curious to find out what other lap-banders have experienced regarding erosion.  My lap-band was placed in 2007 and I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months, but not an ounce more.  A couple of years later I moved back to my home state of Illinois.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm curious to find out what other lap-banders have experienced regarding erosion.  My lap-band was placed in 2007 and I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months, but not an ounce more.  A couple of years later I moved back to my home state of Illinois.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm curious to find out what other lap-banders have experienced regarding erosion.  My lap-band was placed in 2007 and I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months, but not an ounce more.  A couple of years later I moved back to my home state of Illinois.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm curious to find out what other lap-banders have experienced regarding erosion.  My lap-band was placed in 2007 and I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months, but not an ounce more.  A couple of years later I moved back to my home state of Illinois.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm curious to find out what other lap-banders have experienced regarding erosion.  My lap-band was placed in 2007 and I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months, but not an ounce more.  A couple of years later I moved back to my home state of Illinois.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

I'm still in the first month after surgery and am still learning, so I have a question/concern.  In the first 10 days after surgery I lost 13 pounds - and have not lost an ounce since then.  It's been 10 days and nothing.  I don't expect to lose a poun


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

My surgery was 12 days ago, and I've been walking 20 - 30 minutes a day, which is recommended by my doc.  Prior to surgery I was not an exerciser -- I would walk to and/or from work (1.3 miles each way) occasionally.  I'm off work until Sept. 6 and pla


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Surgery on Tuesday went well - or so the doctor tells me.  My 3-day stay turned into 5, mainly because he kept me NPO for the first 3 days and then on clear liquids Friday and Saturday.  Today's first full day on pureeds went well - no issues, and pure


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Surgery on Tuesday went well - or so the doctor tells me.  My 3-day stay turned into 5, mainly because he kept me NPO for the first 3 days and then on clear liquids Friday and Saturday.  Today's first full day on pureeds went well - no issues, and pure


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

I had lap band surgery in August 2007, lost 60 pounds within 6 months and have maintained that loss for the last 9 years (even after all fluid was removed in 2013 due to complications).  Had the band removed in October 2015 due to erosion.  RNY is sche


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

I had lap band surgery in August 2007, lost 60 pounds within 6 months and have maintained that loss for the last 9 years (even after all fluid was removed in 2013 due to complications).  Had the band removed in October 2015 due to erosion.  RNY is sche


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I hope all my newbie RNY questions aren't annoying...

What are your thoughts on the vitamin patches?  Yay or nay?  I've only really seen a multi-vitamin and B12 patch online.  If using pills or sublinguals, is there a favorite brand?  And - las


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I'm scheduled for surgery 8/9 and am unsure how and who I want to share my news with.  I'm leery about telling most people at work because I'm only 1 of 4 "robust" people in an office of 80.  All the others are athletic, thin (some anorexic) or healthf


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

I'm curious to hear from RNY and/or revision vets what your experience is with percentage of excess weight lost after surgery. My doc gave me the stand "expect to lose up to 50% of your excess weight." Is that the expectation you were given? And, is th


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

I'm curious to hear from RNY and/or revision vets what your experience is with percentage of excess weight lost after surgery.  My doc gave me the stand "expect to lose up to 50% of your excess weight."  Is that the expectation you were given? And, is


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

My revision to RNY is scheduled for August 9th, and I started my pre-op diet yesterday (a little early, but I tend to be an overachiever ). 


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Yesterday I uploaded a pic to my profile, but it isn't showing up in my posts.  How do I get it to show?


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Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Hello everyone   I haven't posted on here in quite a while.  Had my lap band removed in October due to erosion and have done well since then.


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Scheduled to have revision from band to bypass in November, and just found out my band has eroded into my stomach.  May need to have it out and allow for healing before the bypass can be done.  Has anyone been through this or have tips/suggestions?


Sonja M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi -- I am scheduled for revision to band to bypass in November.  Just found out that my band has eroded into my stomach and I may need to have it removed and wait to heal before the bypass can be done.  Anyone been through this?  Any tips or suggestio

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