Nurse Jen

I called was told to monitor, and call back in a few days.....still hurts and there are a few more limps now so we will see how it goes.

I am 4 weeks post op today an returned back to work. I am a teller manager and I do a lot of walking, so I did not sit down today at all bedsides my 30 min break. So on my right abdomen I started having pain mid morning that last all day, it's not excruciating it feels like a tugging or pulled muscle. Tonight I was checking the area out and turns out there is a lump where the pain is. It is about the size of a quarter. It is not near an incision site and when laying down it is more painful so much so I can't sleep on my right side. Anyone have something like this? I hate to call my doc and it be something stupid.....

Hi Jen. Hang in there. You will start dropping soon. I was stuck and didn't lose anything the first three weeks but suddenly my body caught up and started losing quickly after that. I had surgery on August 27. I was 332 pre-liquid diet 310 day of surgery and yesterday I weighed 275. I remember I was so frustrated at first and was questioning my decision to have surgery but I sure don't regret it anymore.

Thanks I needed to hear that

It's off of Route 12 about an hour from Binghamton. I currently live in Ga but NY is my home

I started to be the same way, I didn't want a lot of people to know. But through this journey I have learned that I am proud of my decision to change my lifestyle. I don't care what people think but as of tight now I haven found any one who has criticized me to my face. I knew people would be suspicious so if they ask I tell them. Don't be afraid of what people think, most of us have spent our lives worrying what people think of us being over weight, so why should we worry if we are working hard to change it.

You look great!

Where in NY do you live? I am from Norwich in Chenango County.

I will be our for 4 weeks. I go back to work on Tuesday

Wow' date=' where in GA?[/quote']

I live right outside of Gainesville, about an hour north of ATL.

Im also from upstate ny Cortland

I am from Norwich....not too far from you. However I currently reside in GA.

Upstate new york

Where in Upstate? I'm from a little town called Norwich in Chenango county.

No way!!! Atl here. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm an hour north if you in Gainesville

Anyone else extremely depressed post op? I'm 10 days out and am completely mentally drained. Physically I feel fine' date=' but i've never felt so hopelessly depressed in my life. I feel fatter now then I did pre op and simply want to run away. Anyone else experience this? I feel hopeless.[/quote']

No you are not alone. I am roughly 3 weeks post op and I have the same feelings. It also doesn't help that the scale hasn't moved in a week. I don't miss food at all. I just have these times I feel so down and upset with myself and my decision. Wondering if I would be happier without the surgery. I know this is normal, my support groups and appointments assured me it could happen. However until it does happen you don't know how to handle it. I just try to breathe and talk to my husband, he doesn't get it but he tries.

And jen they summit all my paperwork on 11/5 all my pre op stuff will be completed then !

Proud mommy to three amazing babies!

Awesome!

I know what you mean about wanting to be thin and healthy. I dont have any kids, that's the main reason I decided to do this because I have a disorder called PCOS and it led to my weight gain and infertility issues. This surgery is supposed to help if not correct it. So I hope in a few years I will be running around chasing my kiddos. You will do great I'm sure, you already know mostly what to expect, about won't be a total shock. How long before you know about insurance approval?

Thank you jenn ! I hope I can have that same feeling in a couple month ! How long ago did you have your sugery ? How much have u lost so far? Anf was your a revision wls?

Proud mommy to three amazing babies!

I went to my first seminar in May 2012, I was done with the process and approved by my doc and insurance by July but had to put off surgery due to work. I had my surgery September 25, I starred at 364lbs and I am down to 300. I lost 40lbs before surgery and have lost 24 after. Mine was not a revision, I havent had any other weight loss surgery besides the bypass. I am sure you will do great, just stick to the diet and try not to get upset if something makes you sick.....I got upset the first time because I was doing everything right, my doc was awesome though telling me how our body is adjusting and that it might not like something right away but to try again later.

I do too ! That is one of the things I am very very worried about ! Want kinda surgey did you have ? How has everything worked out for you?

Proud mommy to three amazing babies!

I had Gastric Bypass....everything has been Bette than I hoped. I have gotten sick a few times with different foods but the doc said that is normal. Other than that my process had been smooth.

I had Anthem BCBS and they were awesome, no hoops to jump and no strings. I am so happy with my insurance company and they made that leg of my journey a breeze. I hope you have good luck with your company!

Updated list

username.date WLS...name..start wt..reduced to wt

[*]Debs84.....Sept 4.......? ........ ........

[*]Twos2many...Sept 4........? ....... ........

[*]Juditha....Sept 5.....Judith .....281 ...272

[*]Mommyhand...Sept 5...Wendy.....267.....250

[*]Pebbles...Sept 5......Courtney.....250-252..

[*]Tiffbp...........Sept 5....Tiffany..... ....

[*]Lqgirl.........Sept 5.....Diane...???...???

[*]Naturalgal518.....Sept 5...Jessica....341highest.....start 329

[*]Eilujann...sept 6 .......

[*]september2012....Sept 7...?...???

[*]Landensmommy10....Sept 7....Lexi.....240

[*]Troy Mcnair...Sept 9...Troy

[*]Jess929........Sept 10...Jessica...284...238

[*]Ciaobella......Sept 10....Maria.....225.....209

[*]NurseTab.....Sept 10.....Tiffany......270.....

[*]Amazeyem...Sept 10......Lisa........

[*]Momof6........Sept 10.....Kimberly... ....235.4

[*]Molly1978.....Sept 10.....Molly...?....?

[*]dpowers23….Sept 10…Danielle..

[*]moffie........Sept 11....Mo....... .....

[*]HELWA1980...Sept 11..... Melissa....340...274

[*]Mustangsteve.....Sept 11......Steve......334.....??

[*]janelane...Sept 11......Jessica....330 ..318

[*]flip-flop-gurl…Sept 11….Lana

[*]lydiajohnston611.Sept 12.Lydia

[*]Isla.....................Sept 12.......?...

[*]cksauve..... Sept 12....Kerrie.....207...

[*]Mytime…Sept 12…Anna..249...237

[*]Goddessblaze...Sept 13....Leilani....240.....234

[*]Missyjack....Sept 13.....? ...... .........

[*]Tiburon..........Sept 13...Angela.....228

[*]Riverbuff.Sept 14..Mark..490 now 412.goals:pre op 400 final 225

[*]Judeaboo.......Sept 17..Judy......331....325

[*]mbmom...Sept 17...name?..start wt?...current wt?

[*]sassyvirgo ...Sept 17..Nikki

[*]Cholosladii...Sept 18...Lilli..309 ...290

[*]Big Lou..........Sept 18...Lou..545...dos476..goal265

[*]sandy_ladyrider..Sept 18..Sandy...start wt?..current wt?

[*]Jeffboutwell77..Sept 18…Jeff…

[*] uniqueladybug....Sept 19...Jessica...215...?

[*]Maggie0557......Sept 19.... ....???....???

[*]jknap01...Sept 21..Jennifer...370...preop 352

[*]grannykathy...Sept 24...Kathy......348...310

[*]Stardusted.....Sept 24...? ...... .........

[*]Mommaof4zs...sept 24...237...

[*]roxyraquel…sept 24…

[*]rnylizparris...Sept 24

[*]timetogethealthy Sept 24..Tracie..239

[*]chunkypudding....Sept 25...Leslie.... .....

[*]Dejoseana...Sept 25...name?...330..318

[*]rabrijumo...Sept 25...Rachael..448..428 goal 175

[*]Nursejen....sept 25.....Jennifer ....

[*]rurias...........Sept 25... Ramona.....328.....?...

[*]michelecaples...Sept 25.. Michelle..218..212 ....200.6

[*]4kimmy2......Sept 26....Kim.....?....?

[*]Gerryannc......sept 26......Gerry

[*]Sadlerjt …Sept 28….Toya….207

My initial beginning weight was 364, I am currently 300.....goal is 155

I am 27 and having RNy on Sept 10th am so excieted I can't wait to have more energy and be able to be active with my kids. I am from Michigan and am looking for fellow RNY people around my age.

I'm 28 and had none on 9/25....I'm on the September to Remember FB page as well. I did this to have children. Nice to meet you.

Hey Jessica' date=' there are a few Jessica browns. Either describe your profile pic or friend me (Maria Criscenti Newman) and then I can add you to the group.

I still don't get in all my Protein and fluids. It's a bit overwhelming so I just do my best. I haven't found a Protein Shake that doesn't upset my pouch.[/quote']

I friend requested you because u would like to join the September members page please. Thanks

Wow!! They must have you on some serious monitoring...when are they due?

What is your fb name and I will send you and invite. September to remember 2012 rny' date=' the group is closed for private reasons .[/quote']

I want an invite my name is Jennifer Ingraham DeLong....my date was 9/25/12

That is weird, so have you continued losing through pregnancy?

Still use protection ladies. I didnt think it could happen and I got pregnant 1 month post- op! Found out 2 months post op and am now 5 months preg with twins!

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I saw that, how is your pregnancy going?