Shawnie S.

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Frvsnt O. 21 years, 9 months ago

Good Afternoon!!!! - and a Happy TWO YEAR Re-birthday to you!!! I found this quote and just love it! When running up a hill, it’s alright to give up as many times as you wish – as long as your feet keep moving. By - Shoma Morita M.D. I can only imagine that your experience has been wonderful. Full of changes and new experiences. I can hardly wait to see what I look like and feel like one year out!!! Congratulations to YOU!!! If you have an opportunity and/or haven’t already, please stop by and update your profile! We’d all love to know how well you’ve progressed!!! Have a FANTASTIC DAY! RNY 10/31/03 down 114 pounds!!!

Tamara M. 23 years, 2 months ago

Shawnie, I will remeber you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your faith and I know God will take care of you. God Bless, Tamara

Sheryl M. 23 years, 5 months ago

hi Shawnie: I am 3 1/2 months post op and I am also down 82 lbs now. I am eating 80 to 100 grams of protien, and 80 oz of water a day and 20 min a day in walking. I lost also 70 lbs before my surgery. so I have lost 152 lbs since feb. I feel the same way you feel but I think you are doing great and I wouldnt worry to much about it. I am now 372 lbs from 453 at surgery. please feel free to contact me if you would like to talk on [email protected] Sheryl OPEN RnY July 22, 2002

Sheryl M. 23 years, 6 months ago

Hi shawnie: I am also 3 1/2 months out from my open rnY surgery too. I have lost 77 lbs and 5 cloathing sizes. I get the guilt too but dont alow yourself to feel that way. You are doing great and I eat an occasional piece of pizza and bacon cheese burger too. I eat out any where I want and I dont get sick either. I am eating salads fresh fruit and vegies and anything else I want with in reason. this surgery is a blessing. please if you need to get some counceling about your food issues. I have one I see every 2 weeks and will until my last lb. is lost and probably beyond that if I need too.we are alright and are doing great. Sheryl OPEN RNY surgery July 22, 20o2 516/453/377/160

Sheryl M. 23 years, 6 months ago

Hi Shawnie: I am about the same number or months out as you and I am eating anything I can get my hands on with in reason. what kinds of things are youeating? I am eating meat, baked potatoes, salad, fresh vegies and fruit.Yogert will go down alot faster and easier. you need to be eating meat and solid foods by now.I have lost 77 lbs and am really happy. please write me at [email protected] I would like to talk to you in length. Sheryl

Sheryl M. 23 years, 8 months ago

Hi Shawnie: I eat beef jerky now and it goes down like butter. I am just starting my 6 week postop and I have been using beef jerky for 2 weeks at least.I have lost 50 lbs and 25 inches and am doing very well.Please let me know if you are helped with my suggestion. Sheryl Open Rny on July 22, 2002 516/453/400/160

Sheryl M. 23 years, 8 months ago

Hi Shawnie: I am sheryl from NM.I am 5 weeks post op and I have lost 43 lbs and 15 inches. I eat aprox600 calories aday but I dont look at calories I look at protien and water and vitimines at this point. I eat about 2oz to 3oz each meal about 3 to 4 times a day.My surgery was on July 22, 2002 OPEN RNY. some of what you are feeling are post op depression but as long as you feel content I would not let my emotions cause you pain. If you can keep writing others and help them through their problems and It will keep you from thinking of yourself tomuch.I find that this is the best thing I have been doing to off set my feelings of low times. Please write me often and let me know how your doing. I am really interested. Sheryl OPEn RNY July 22, 2002 516/453/410/160

Kim M. 23 years, 9 months ago

HALLELUJAH!! Shouts of Joy and Thanksgiving!!! YEAH SHAWNIE! I'm sooooo happy for you....Prayers for a speedy recovery and wonderful, problem free new life!!! LOVE YA! kim

Lynne B. 23 years, 9 months ago

Congradulations!!!Almost 3 hrs now into ur surgery. U should be about on urway to Recovery Now,Praying for u Girl....Be seeing u Tomorrow on Wed, Best wishes to u...Hope things r going gr888 for u. Lots of luck!!!! ~~~~Hugzzzz~~~~

TexFlutterby 23 years, 9 months ago

Shawnie~~~Here's to you for taking the best steps you can to a super new & healthy life. "I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYERS, I HAVE SEEN YOUR TEARS. SURELY, I WILL HEAL YOU." 2 KINGS 20:5 I pray our Lord and His angels be with you as you go through your surgery and recovery. May our Lord be with your surgeon and his staff, guiding their hands and minds during your surgery and recovery. "I AM HERE. DON'T BE AFRAID." JOHN 6:20 Congratulations on your upcoming weight loss! :o) "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion." I will be joining you on the "losing side" this fall. "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME." PHILIPPIANS 4:13. Prayers & Best Wishes, Janie