pattyjonichols
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
MY ANGER IS BUILDING UP - please give any advice -
6 months out...did great first 3 months, but now I have an ulcer in my intestines...can't eat but one or two bites and then start getting sick...burping, cramps. I mean I can'...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Help need advice - sick every time I eat or drink. -
Hi all:
I'm about 3 months out of surgery. Two weeks ago I started getting cramps and sick at stomach EVERY time I tried to eat anything. It feels like someone is twisting...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
What is a "Stricture" tell me all about -
For the last 4 weeks I have not been able to eat much. Two bites down and burping starts...It always feels like 50#'s is sitting on my pouch.
Hospital Blood tests reveal I ...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Is it just ME???? -
I don't understand why so many of the BEFORE/AFTER photo's are so OLD. There are none that I can find in the last 3 yrs.
I just can't get excited about a before/after phot...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Southeast Michigan Support Group -
My surgery was a long way from my home. I'm trying to find Bariatric Support Groups within 30 minutes of Taylor, Michigan (25 miles south of Detroit, Michigan) I've already be...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What are "normal" blood sugar ranges aft -
Hi everyone: Need some advice here. I'm T2 Diabetic. Since surgery 5 wks ago my levels are going down and I'm slowly stopping Novolog. But this week, my BS was 146 before be...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
How long before you can eat out at a restaurant? -
OMG! I tried eating with my husband today at a restaurant. I only ordered things I thought would work (ie Mashed Pot) I had about 4-6 iz all together.....I am sooooo sick. N...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Need some advice on Water, Water, Water -
I just got a call from the Dr. saying my recent tests show I'm getting dehydrated and need Thiamin (B-1). I'm only 3 weeks out of surgery and really struggling with drinking wa...
pattyjonichols posted a comment 11 years, 6 months ago
Well it is the night before surgery and I was just weighed and before...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Surgery Nov 16 2012 -
Hi fellow Michiganians....I'm anxiously awaiting my surgery. Be at Beaumont in Royal Oak...and now I'm just wanting to get it over with. Been on a Beaumont PRE-diet for about ...
pattyjonichols wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
Details -
Pre-op November 16 2012 surgery date. Beaumont Hospital, Michigan
Start weight 306, June 2012, by October 292, now 283 will update after surgery
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Blood sugar drops over and over What To DO? -
I've had low Blood Sugar before and always corrected it. This time it is different. I'm in a 15 day PRE-surgery modified liquid diet. About 3 days ago I woke up during the ni...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Quick answer please....Coffee, Coffee, Coffee -
I'm currently on a 12 day pre-op diet. I crave a cup of coffee EVERY morning, it is my motivation to get up and go. I'm reading that it is NOT recommended after surgery. I can...
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
HOW do you keep on plan and still cook for family -
I'm 2 weeks pre-op and have been trying to try out my food plan since Oct 6. I've managed to do OK but when I go into the kitchen to cook for my husband or make his work lunch...
pattyjonichols added a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
I want to be small enough to get myself UP off the ground if I fall down again.
pattyjonichols added a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
Be thin enough my Husband can carry me over our threshold!
pattyjonichols added a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
Cut back or stop insulin & 8 meds
pattyjonichols added a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
Go shopping @ Talbots with a personal outfitter
pattyjonichols posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Mindless Sabatoge HELP ! - I have just gone through 2 of the dumbest days in my life. I'm exactly one month AWAY from my Roux-en-y surgery. The Dr. has me pre-trying the liquid fasting. Since I started ...