Reputation from Lynda486 - Page 5

Lynda486 reacted to NovaLuna in I CAN'T FREAKING DECIDE! April 14, 2020

There are other things to take into consideration as well. With Bypass you can't EVER take NSAIDS. That was the reason I did the surgery I did. I have back issues and although tumeric is nice and all for inflammation I really want to be able to take my Naproxen (though admittedly, I can't take it until I'm 6 months out due to possible ulcer issue). So if you have an inflammatory condition and tumeric either isn't enough for you or you need something in addition to it then Bypass wouldn't be for you. Also, asprin is in a LOT of medicine and you'd have to pay close attention to labels. My surgeon was stressing this to everyone when discussing Bypass because some idiot took asprin and ended up in the hospital for three months and almost died due to a major bleed because they 'forgot'. If you don't have any problem with not taking NSAIDS for the rest of your life then I'd say go for the Bypass because it statistically has greater weight loss. But, in the end this is your life and YOU are the one who will have to live with the choice you make. So, my suggestion is follow your gut instinct, whatever that may be. And good luck!

Lynda486 reacted to pamelaf in Finally seeing some change! April 14, 2020

I have been struggling to stay on track recently. Some of my clothes are fitting better, but I could not "see" any difference. Photo below are 15 weeks apart. Starting weight 228, surgery weight 219 (Jan 8, 2020), current weight 189. Goal weight?. I had a revision to RNY in Jan 2020. Previously banded in August 2008. Lost 60 lbs, gained 30 before revision.
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Lynda486 reacted to Sophie7713 in OOTD April 14, 2020

Our walk after Easter dinner in the preserve behind our home. Just hung out in my oversized comfy t-shirts and sweats from heavier days. And, the super moon earlier this week.

Lynda486 got a reaction from Sabs211 in Gatric Bypass or Sleeve? April 13, 2020

I had such bad Gerd after my sleeve that I ended up with a fistula (whole) in my stomach and was revised to the bypass. If you already have Gerd I would recommend the bypass. Good luck with your decision!

Lynda486 reacted to IAmGrace in LOVELY DESSERT April 13, 2020

I just created a lovely dessert that I want to share with you all. Actually, it's so basic you probably have done this yourself.
Blend a frozen banana, one cup of frozen mixed berries, one packet of sugarless vanilla pudding mix one cup of skim milk and two packets of artificial sweetener. I used Splenda. ....just blend it all for 2 minutes. It makes a really nice pudding!
Enjoy!
Grace

Lynda486 reacted to WInston223322 in Done and Fun 9 Months April 11, 2020

For all of you out there that are on the fence let me tell you this!
You have two choices - Choice one is to stay the way you are and get sick from being fat and die young ............... Or you can make the decision and get a surgery which is tool to get you healthy!
My story
At the age of 51 i decided I had played hard eneogh, Hard core partying drinking girls and of course a miserable diet of garbage food and carbs! I had a issue with my heart and ended up at Naples Cardiac ward! Laying on the table not knowing if i would ever see my two kids again and who would get them thru college and such I made the decision that if i make it thru this Heart Issue I would get healthy. As you can see I am posting so i did make it thru it. I then had the sleeve which was a tool to begin the journey! With this site and getting your head in line, anyone can do it! If anyone needs any help I am paying forward what many here have helped me so PM and I will mentor and help any way I can!
You have to realize being overweight limits you and will kill you - It is not going to be a easy journey but the reward is well worth it -

Lynda486 reacted to Sophie7713 in OOTD April 10, 2020

Great idea! Let's do! All play dress up and wear our make-up this Sunday. Realized with the mask no need for make-up or lipstick! Boy, have I ever gotten lazy over the weeks... I may never want to dress again.

Lynda486 reacted to amboyle728 in Crystal Light April 10, 2020

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I get that with Crystal Light lemonade of any kind. I think the sourness of it kind of shocks my stomach and it takes a few sips to get through the rest. The fruit punch for me is a lot more tolerable.
I've found that plain Water with a splash of cranberry juice makes a great, more easily tolerated, alternative to Crystal Light.
Good luck

Lynda486 got a reaction from Nicole0615 in Minimal Weight loss April 10, 2020

My average weight loss is 14 a month. My neighbor saw me for the first time yesterday and said Wow, you have lost a lot of weight, you look great! That made me feel great!

Lynda486 reacted to Puffy-no-more in Insurance denied April 10, 2020

I would contact your insurance and find out from them exactly what they are needing the psych eval to show. Maybe its missing a certain question/answer that they want to have. And then contact the provider who did the eval and let them know. More than likely, they can adjust the report to what the insurance needs without you having to come in.