I'm a nurse, happily married for 22 years and the mother of 3 teens. I had my open RNY on April 13, 2009 and I have over100 lbs so far. My life has changed so much since then. I used to walk with a cane and took long-acting morphine twice a day. I threw away the cane because these days I treadmill walk about 7-8 miles every day - and really look forward to it! I'm returning to my athletic-self. My fibromyalgia has gone into remission since my surgery, so I can be as active as I like! My diabetes has also resolved....after 6 years on an insulin pump plus an industrial dose of metformin every day! No more hypertension, GERD, or sleep apnea. I have a quality of life now - I never regret my decision to have the WLS!
I'm a nurse, happily married for 22 years and the mother of 3 teens. I had my open RNY on April 13, 2009 and I have over100 lbs so far. My life has changed so much since then. I used to walk with a cane and took long-acting morphine twice a day. I threw away the cane because these days I treadmill walk about 7-8 miles every day - and really look forward to it! I'm returning to my athletic-self. My fibromyalgia has gone into remission since my surgery, so I can be as active as I like! My diabetes
Knitting (I'm absolutely addicted to knitting socks!), sewing, swimming, hiking and camping. I love all types music and singing as well. I studied for the M.Div degree and really enjoy learning about different paths of spirituality!
Knitting (I'm absolutely addicted to knitting socks!), sewing, swimming, hiking and camping. I love all
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HappyJann wrote a discussion post in the Gastric Bypass Surgery support group: feeling like a failure. 11:48am
I haven't lost in about 5 weeks, of course I haven't exercised in that long either and I've been overdoing…
HappyJann turned 48 12:00am
October 5, 2009 5:27pm
I used to have a little clipping of a photo of Princess Fiona, off Shrek.....Fiona as an ogre of course, because I looked just like her (although the …
A superhero hug for being amazing.... just to remind you your special.... BUZZ xx
You look fabulous and have done so well already!!! Cheer up, it's just a bump in the road, but we can do it!!! :)
Erica
Hope you like the flowers Jann. They're for your new Photo. Your looking up mom! Just wanted to give you a boost.
Brett
Just poking my head in to say hello. Hope your feeling great!!!
Karla
Thanks. I hope you get the job. :)
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With a BMI of 50, I had asthma, an insulin pump for my diabetes, celiac disease, uncontrollable high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. I had my surgery April 13/09 and within 4 days no longer had high blood pressure or diabetes. I went from the biggest dossette of meds, to only a couple of pills a day. AMEN!
Recently my 15 yr old daughter was dx and hospitalized with severe bipolar. She's home but anything but stable. Now her 17 yrs brother (a former brain cancer pt who is also blind and epileptic) has also been dx with bipolar. I can barely cope! I need to find some kindred spirits
