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  • About Me

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    HappyJann

    Female, 48, Married
    Oakville, ON, CAN
    Member since April 22

    • About Me

      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

    • Interests

      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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    • Flower

      From doubleb October 8

      Hope you like the flowers Jann. They're for your new Photo. Your looking up mom! Just wanted to give you a boost.
      Brett

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From karauto October 2

      Just poking my head in to say hello. Hope your feeling great!!!
      Karla

    • Rainbow

      From SilentFall September 29

      Thanks. I hope you get the job. :)

    • High Five

      From cshaw207 September 29

      congradulations on acheiving your goal

    • Thanks

      From wittch September 29

      Thank you!! I live in Ontario - having the surgery at Barix with Dr. Schram. I had a mini melt down this morning - it's all hitting me now. I know I want to do this, but it's such a life changing event. I also have to be away from my girls for 2 nights - doesn't seem like much, but my 8 yr old is having a hard time with it. Oh for it to be all done and over with!
      Thanks for your wishes and support!

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  • Goals

    Progress

    60 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    187
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    32

    Progress

    30 %

    Distance (miles)
    268
    Goal Completed on Sep 29, 09
    Goal Completed on Aug 5, 09
    Goal Completed on Jul 29, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Gastric Bypass Surgery

      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!

    • Close Family & Friends of Bipolar

      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

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