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Secondary sepsis due to 7m kidney stone. -   That about sums it up. On 2/ 6 went to emergency room... in hospital 6 days. Don't want to go into detail; am very tired and weak from hospital. Have a stent, stone to be blasted...

4 week post ~ op appt. -  I was hoping so much that I wouldn't need packing in my main incision. I thought it had been healing up nicely. I guess  Dr. Naim's assistant Carolyn agreed because she took a loo...

RNY nutrition log # 1 -    Basically F- ing NOTHING. A few sips of protein shake and 3 cups of water. Wow I am so proud. I've always wanted to be anorexic.... not. What the hell is wrong here? I guess ...

Buyers remorse -   I hate this. I know I will never be able to eat a normal healthy meal again. I am CRAVING fresh fruit and veggies. I am soooo stupid. O sure I did my research before hand for alm...

Protein shakes and powders O my! -    Yesterday my 5lb tub of Max protein powder from SEI pharmaceuticals ( chocolate) arrived. I tried it today. As I removed the seal from the lid I thought wow! this stuff s...

Good to go -  Today was my two week post-op appt. Saw many of my pals from surgery day and the NUT group, all lap~ banders. My main incision is healing very nicely. We change it each day. I ...

Wow~ have I been moody! -  The past couple of days have really been emotional up's  and downs for me. Seems one hour I am finally lamenting the UNDENIABLE fact that , no I CANNOT  go have a big mac or KFC t...

Going on 10 days post~ op -   Good day sunshine~ Mantra. I'm settling into a bit of a routine for my 6 weeks of puree. It's working; I feel less pain, more energy, less grouchy. Four meals of 2 ounce ...

I scream for protein.... or just to scream. -   Yea I know I'm a big baby when it comes to pain happening to MY body.... but  hey~ I think I have done really well here thou considering ST. Mary's couldn't even place a IV to...

There's no place like home -    I have been home since the 5th. No complications, so best to get me out of the hospital asap  before I get one. Everyone from The surgical treatment for obesity center I have...

full puree diet -   When I checked out of the hospital after 2 days I was given clearance for full liquid puree. YAY! Even thou I'm not really hungry I have noticed a major improvement in my mood an...

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Excited and nervous -    Today is the day before surgery. Or my rebirth or the first day of the rest of my life blah blah.... I'm exited for the possibilties yet nervous at the same time . I hope I...

Prepare prepare prepare -   Woke up this morning, and cleaned the rest of my house. Now everything is  sparkling clean and ready for my return. I give myself a pat on the back for this because I have bee...

To err on the side of caution. -  There  has been a bit of a stall towards my surgery date, which actually is a good thing; shows people are on the ball at this center of excellence. My original clearance lette...

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Here I go again......at 50 years old. -  So, my surgery is 5 days away. I'm very thankful my insurance is covering this for me, but it all happened so fast! Like within a month and a half at most! I went thru my pre~op t...