GreyEagle
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Getting Cold Feet - Well, I am sure getting 'cold feet' about this surgery now that its a week and a half away. I keep wondering if I have the self-discipline just before Thanksgiving and Xmas to do ...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Surgery Postponed once more - Well, my surgery was postponed once again. Late last month it was rescheduled to Oct 21 (this Friday) due to my having a urinary tract infection. Then the beginning of this week I...
GreyEagle wrote a blog post 14 years, 7 months ago
My Surgery Goals - I've had to reschedule my surgery once already due to a urinary tract infection. I'd rescheduled to Oct 21st. Now it looks like I'll need to reschedule again due to a sore throat a...
GreyEagle added a goal 14 years, 7 months ago
Finally get the surgery done. I have to reschedule do to a cold now.
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Pre surgery diet struggle - I've been struggling with following my pre-surgery diet. However, each time I've had to struggle (twice so far), something came up where surgery had to be re-scheduled. First it wa...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Surgery Postponed - Hi everyone:
My surgeon's office called me today. They are postponing my R-Y to Oct 21. I came down with a U-I infection last week. I have two days of meds left and still f...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
My first Support Group Meeting - i went to my first Support Group meeting yesterday (Sat). They meet once a month at the hospital where I'll be having my bypass this coming Thurs.
What became apparent rather qu...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Pre Surgery Diet so far - I was very surprised yesterday when I went to see the urgent care doctor for a possible urinary tract infection. The nurse weighed me and I weighed 338. On the 12th of this month w...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Questions on Easy Chairs and Surgery - Hi everyone! :)
I noticed a few messages the other day where some of you post-op found it was only comfortable to sleep sitting up in an easy chair. I'm curious about that....
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Surgery week and a half away - Hi guys!
I'm sitting out on our picnic table in the backyard surrounded on three sides by mountains and forest! Its a beautiful day, mid-70's. We have a few more days like ...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
My Choice of Protein Drinks - I finally found a protein drink I actually like! The only one I like so far is the Unjury Brand. Some of the others I can tolerate. This one I like. I couldn't find a store locally...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Question about Post-Op Recovery Options - I've been considering asking my surgeon if I have the option to recover for a week or two somewhere quiet and safe other than home. I'm not sure what options there are for this. Le...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Hernia Issues - I am two weeks away from gastric bypass. My surgeon told me he might have to repair my belly button hernia during surgery so he could do the bypass. He also said there was the poss...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Last Appt With Surgeon Before Surgery - Hi everyone:
I saw my surgeon the last time yesterday before surgery just over 2 weeks from now. He basically went over all the major complications that can occur with gas...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Question on Forum Mechanics - I am new here. I'm wondering what I need to do to get my pic in my profile. When I tried it said my pic was too large. How do I make it small enough? Or do I take another, say fro...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Surgery Date Set - Hi everyone :)
I saw my bariatric surgeon today. He said there are no more tests to be done before surgery. He set my surgery for Sept. 29th. I see my nutritionist next week...
GreyEagle posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Gastric Bypass Soon - Hi there everyone:
I am new to group. I will be having RN Gastric Bypass soon. I've had all the preliminary tests my surgeon ordered. I have had one appt with a dietician,...
