Lori Rehrer Himes

I am in East Norriton and have been going to Einstein in Abington

For all my December journey partners and RNY Friends I want to wish you Happy Thanksgiving. For those who are having the liquid version of Thanksgiving just imagine how awesome we are going to look next year. It is all going to be worth it.

I had a dream last night that seemed so real. I had surgery and I didn't move in bed last night because I really thought it happened. OMG. December 17th better hurry up. Don't know if I can do more dreams like this.

After a recent physical exam my PCP again suggested I consider WLS. A short time later I saw a Dr. Oz show titled the most under preformed surgery; it was the RNY gastric bypass. After doing some research I decided this is what I wanted. It was not an easy decision a friend’s wife died after this surgery.
I wrote a letter to my PCP asking for a referral for the surgery. In the letter I included my failed attempts at weight loss. Multiple attempts with weight watchers, a medically supervised liquid diet followed up with a maintains plan, miles of walking, bike riding, and swimming, lifting tons of weights. Only to reach a new high in my weight after each failed attempt.
A week after my PCP submitted the referral letter my insurance provider approved my psychological exam for WLS, it will be on Monday November 26. I’m not sure of what’s next but I’m ready…

If someone asks about my eating it portions-I just say I had Abdominal Surgery. They always respond with OK--and never ask anymore questions :/

You don't have to. I'm not telling my family. It will be hard but it's none of their business. Just say you are on a strict diet or don't feel well. I know how you feel. Good luck.

I am also at Elkins Park. Just finished the 12 weeks nutrition and all appointments, My Pre op is the 6th and Surgery is December 17th. Like Mommy 327 I also have Dr Trang. Everyone is really great there.

December 20... Just found out today!

Does everybody do Facebook? Want to create a FB page just for us.

I start the liquid diet on Monday as well! Then 2 weeks until surgery! So excited!

I will be on a liquid Turkey Day as well!! I can have steamed veggies so at least I can have a plate at the table with all of our families. My surgery date is 12/3.

I have always been a happy person so i never expected that i would sometimes feel down and depressed, food was my addiction and now i am forced to deal with my feelings/addiction.....oh and i now have acne like a damn teenager ( i have never ever suffered from acne until i had surgery)

After reading so many posts through out this website and others I thought for sure weight loss would be quicker for me but, nope. Then again why I thought that when I've struggled my whole life to lose no matter what diet I was on....but, I'm still happy with it now that I've accepted that at least I'm losing. Not every week and the pounds are stubborn coming off but, heck I'm smaller than when I started so that's a good thing.
I thought eating and drinking would be easier as long as I chewed but, it is a chore. It's not enjoyable to me anymore...which truthfully isn't a bad thing in my opinion.
It is hard to get the Fluid in and some days I'm not successful. I find I get so busy at work and now that the hunger pangs don't happen...I'm lucky I remember to eat or drink.
This journey is going to be a long one for me...but, still it's a journey I'm glad I'm on

good thread, can't wait to here more comments. oh and doodle not tmi at all, we are probably the few people that need and want that infor, lol

I am 16 days from surgery and counting!!!! Start 2 week liquid diet Monday! It all seems so unreal. Nervous, anxious, giddy, excited, happy.... all at the same time. When I started my journey I was worried I would never get to this point and now that I am here my mind just can't accept it. I an really looking forward to the losers bench and being healthy again
Good luck to everyone getting ready for surgery and to all the people who had surgery already- please keep posting about your experience!! You are an inspiration to the rest of us :)

Im home already guys!!!!! Dr said I was doing great so it was my decision...hopefully everything will be ok...

I'm alive. Only pain is from my back bc of laying in this bed. Cant stay awake long, will be getting up to walk soon. Not worried. Just super super tired. Will update tomorrow when I can open my eyes LOL

So surgery was yesterday at 7:15 am, no gas pain very little nausea and I was up walking yesterday by 5 pm. I feel great just sore prayers out for everyone wherever you are in your journey.

date moved from december 5 to november 29 ya ya

You'll be just fine. I had mine yesterday

On my way to the hospital. I will keep you all posted.

Please add me to the December Dates List
Irishone127. Dec 3rd. Dr S. Trang. Einstein Hospital, Elkins Park, PA
Getting excited like everyone else. This is my Christmas present to myself as well.

It makes sense for him to leave me, and return to the kids. I mean, how bored would he be just sitting there watching me sleep, then walk the halls? So it's the right thing to do, I will have my phone, which I never go anywhere without! LOL and my bff's and I can text and hubby can call.
Thanks! I am calming down, allowing rational brain to take over LOL