vwelsh
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Have I stretched out my pouch already???? - I'm 8 wks post op (RNY). In 6 wks, I lost 44 lbs. The last couple weeks, when I hit my first plateau, I've been eating too much and too fast already!! I've gained 4 lbs back!!! ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
4 wks post-op and got a question - Could be a TMI thing, but here's goes. My poop is bright orange or bright yellow...should I be concerned or mention it to the doc? I have battled horrendous nausea the entire mon...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Super thirsty & nasty taste in my mouth-8 days - Had RnY a week ago yesterday. Doing really well, actually. Having bouts of nausea, and I'm so thirsty I can hardly stand it. I also have the nastiest taste in my mouth all the t...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
6 days post-op & and an issue - Had a lap RNY (revision fm VBG) on Mar 20. Still sore and having to take it easy. I get weak several times a day and have to lie down. Having issues with heart burn/indigestion....
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow! - Finally! I wondered for awhile if it would ever happen! I'm not even nervous. I dread the first 48 hours...that's always the worst time after surgery. I hope it'll be worth it...
vwelsh posted a comment 12 years, 6 months ago
I'm glad everything went well and you're home and on the mend. ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
SURGERY DATE!!!! - Yeah, I'm having a revision from VBG to RnY on March 20th!!! I'm so happy and excited! Can hardly wait!
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
SURGERY DATE!!!! - Yeah, I'm having a revision from VBG to RnY on March 20th!!! I'm so happy and excited! Can hardly wait!
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Syntrax Nectar - Ok, dumb question. I've got my Syntrax Nectar in prep for my return from surgery. I opened one this morning out of curiosity and there's no scoop. I've shaken it and still don't...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
TRICARE & Revisions - Found out yesterday afternoon that TRICARE instituted a "Once in a lifetime" clause regarding Bariatric surgery in August 2011. Started my quest for revision to RNY in September. ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
TRICARE & Revisions - Found out yesterday afternoon that TRICARE instituted a "Once in a lifetime" clause regarding Bariatric surgery in August 2011. Started my quest for revision to RNY in September. ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Probably a dumb question...but.... - I thought I was getting a brown sugar substitute, but it turns out it's Splenda & brown sugar "blend". Will that cause me to dump like regular sugar?!?!?!?!? Trying to stock the ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Food issues after revision?????? - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein. I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish. Was wondering if it will be ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Food issues with revision surgery - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein. I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish. Was wondering if it will be ...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Food Issues with revision surgery - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein. I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish. Was wondering if it will b...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Newbie - Just want to say thanks to everyone who participates in this forum. I've learned so much already and I know I'm gonna be on here constantly in a few weeks. I'm going this afterno...
vwelsh posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Revision Surgery - Is there anyone out there who had a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG) and has had to have a RNY later on?
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
be healthy and never be morbidly obese again...
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
Feel better about myself
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
get rid of my high blood pressure pills and throw out the cpap machine
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
be able to tie my shoes and breathe at the same time
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
BE ABLE TO WALK AND STAND WITHOUT BACK AND KNEE PAIN
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
To fit comfortably in a booth at a restaurant with room to spare
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
Eat to live, not live to eat.
vwelsh added a goal 12 years, 8 months ago
To get my revision surgery approved
