Quiltingnonnie
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
I am 10 months out and have lost 89 lbs. I am so happy feeling great more energy, off of almost all meds. I find I am testing the waters with foods I know I should avoid. I find in the evening after dinner is the hardest time. I want to graze, mostly o
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
I thought I would push the envelope, tried a small piece of cake with some ice cream. BAD idea! I never want to feel that pain again. In a way I'm glad it made me so sick, sweets were always my weakness. Not anymore, thank god.
blessings to all
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Please pray for my sister she is having her RNY today. She really has no one in her court. I wish I could be there to help her. I had my RNY October 30, lost 87 lbs. I feel I was so successful because of all the love and support I have. I hate the thou
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago
I am happy to say I have lost 80lbs in 6 months. I bought size 8 today! My problem seems to be dealing with the head hunger in the evenings. I feel I have been slack about tracking everything I eat. So I am working on that. Any suggestions for deali
Quiltingnonnie wrote Life is good 7 years, 11 months ago
It has been 5 months since my RNY. It hasn't always been a walk in the park. But it has been worth every bump in the road. In 5 months I am down 80 lbs!!
i actually got in a size8! I think t...
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
well I finally got relief from feeling so lousy. Turns out my new pouch is full of ulcers. They said it was from the stress my body went thru. I ended up in er Friday , doc did the scope on Saturday , started meds came home Sunday . Finally feeling a l
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I'm 3weeks post op, down 35lbs. My doc said the fatigue could last 3 months ugh. I hope not. I feel like a have the flu hangover. I'm sick of feeling crappy. Am I expecting to much. I struggle to get my protein in but I get it in. I get a lump in my th
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Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
i am home! I can't believe it. Everything went pretty well ,had an issue with some leaking post op ,but that stopped. Getting walking and water in , still working on protein. I know each day will get easier. Thank you for all the support.
bless
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
tomorrow is the big day! I can't believe its here. I started this journey a year ago. I certainly have learned a lot. I pray I put all I have learned to good use. The 2week pre op liquid wasn't as bad as I thought. When I felt the need to chew i snack
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
i can't believe my surgery date is only 4 days away. the 2 weeks liquid pre op hasn't been to bad. Thank god for sugar free Popsicles. When I have the need to chew they do the trick. Does anyone have the recipe for the cloud bread I have seen people re
Quiltingnonnie posted a comment 8 years, 5 months ago
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
6th day of pre op liquids, I have no energy. Staying hydrated. Does your energy come back post op?
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
I start the 2week pre op liquid diet tomorrow. Any advise for when the going gets tough.
surgery is Oct 30th, can't wait.
thanks for any advise in advance.
supershopper wrote 8 years, 5 months ago
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Boy did I luck out! I met my surgeon today and they happened to get a cancellation for surgery on the 30th and they offered it to me! I would have had to wait until late November if that person hadn't canceled . Someone up about is watching out for me!
Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
i just got a phone call I get to meet with the surgeon tomorrow. So surprised that was fast.
i am so excited!
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Quiltingnonnie posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
I am a newbie. I have been getting support from all of you on OH. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I can't seem to lose very much pre op weight. I have been doing basically the Atkins diet to lose I keep going up and down 2- 3 lbs. a