Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Newest Member of the Century Club with before and - I hit the 100 lb weight loss mark today.  I had my surgery 9 1/2 months ago and could not be happier.  I am a new person and did not realize how big I was before until I looked ...

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Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
2 Months out Before and After Pics - Surgery was 2 months ago today.  The first set of pictures were taken on 03/28/12 at my high weight of 252 and the second set was taken today at 214.  I cannot believe the differen...

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Leftovers - Can't seem to tolerate - Just wondering if anyone else finds that they have problems with leftovers.  I can eat something at a meal and it goes down great.  So I pack up the extra and save for another meal...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
What is your opinion on straws? -  My doctor says no straws because it lets too much air in causing gas.  However, if it does not cause me discomfort is it really a problem if I use straws or not?  Am I just deceiv...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Need advice on balancing food, liquid and protein - I will be 3 weeks out on Monday.  I was doing great when I was on full liquid diet.  I got in all of my liquids and my protein with no problem. Now this week I have advanced to pur...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
NSV at only two weeks out - So very happy.  Two weeks out today.  Yesterday at church was able to sing for first time in over six months.  Can't wait to rejoin the choir.  This alone makes the surgery worth i...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
I've Made It - Almost made it through it my preop diet.  Surgery tomorrow morning. Nerves have disappeared.  Peace has taken their place.  I am ready.   Let's do this.  Let the new life begin.  

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Final Steps to Surgery - Had my preop visit today.  Will start 10 day liquid preop diet Friday and then Surgery April 9.  I am a complete jumble of mixed emotions.  Mostly I am excited but I can't help but...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Travel After Surger - I go to an accounting conference every year to get CPE hours.  My surgery is April 9 and the Conference is June 23-27.   It would involve a round trip plane trip and 6 night hotel ...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Time to Celebrate - Got My Surgery Date Today - Excited  Scared Thankful  Yep Don't really know how I feel but the date is April 9.  I know this is the right decision for me and really I can't wait but I have all of these emo...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Anyone From Tyler or nearby? - Is anyone on that is from Tyler or close by?  Do you know of a support group in the East Texas area?  Hoping to have RNY sometime in April with Dr. McKinney.(only in network doctor...

Cindi J. added a goal 14 years, 2 months ago
Walk 30 minutes 5 times per week

Cindi J. added a goal 14 years, 2 months ago
Have RNY surgery by Mid-April

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Wish me Luck with Insurance Appeal - Everything was submitted to insurance yesterday to appeal the direct exclusion.  I was told I had about a 2 in 5 chance of having RNY covered due to medical necessity.  Wish me luc...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Tentative Surgery Date Any suggestions for advanc - I have my surgery tentatively scheduled for the second week in April.  Of course we are still waiting on an insurance appeal.   However because of this being a medical necessity I ...

Cindi J. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Scared and Frustrated -  I am really struggling with whether to do this surgery or not.  I have acid reflux that manifests itself as a chronic cough and hoarseness.  I have been struggling with this for n...
About Me
Tyler, TX
Location
23.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/09/2012
Surgery Date
Feb 08, 2012
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