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New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup
Kasee58 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone. My name is kathy and I am two weeks and two days post op. I was sleeved on 02/03/2014. I am 56 yrs old and my beginning stats were 242 lbs on October 1,2013 with a BMI of 47.3, I am only 5 feet tall. I have diabetes, osteoarthritis and COPD. I quit smoking 14 months ago and the next step was the WLS. My goal is to get back to a healthy place so I can finish raising my grandchild.. I was not given a preop diet to follow. I live in Lancaster Ohio and my surgeon is Dr Thomas Sonnanstein at Riverside Methodist Hospital/ Fresh Start Bariatrics. I was completely elated with my weight loss for two weeks which was a bit over 18 bls. I am now in the blended diet and struggling to figure out what consistency my food should be but I will get it. I am determined and now searching for a support group locally. Good luck to all that have already been on their journey or those that are just starting. -
New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup
Kasee58 replied to Kasee58's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you Best decision I ever made and I'm sure that you will be very successful it's all about lifestyle change good luck maybe February 3 that was my lucky day Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup
Kasee58 replied to Kasee58's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The process was pretty quick I went to the free orientation then they scheduled me for an intake appointment. I had to go to classes for learning about food and how to eat with a nutritionist I had to see a psychologist so I had one appointment then and then I went into Dr. Sonnastine's office they took my picture gave us all the paperwork and then they scheduled my surgery I have lost a total of 115 pounds have never felt better and I've maintained my weight for the last almost 2 years Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup
Kasee58 replied to Kasee58's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm pretty sure that's the same office I go to it's 3773 Olentangy River Rd. they have the surgery done in Riverside Hospital am I correct -
Would like to start a local support group for 614 and 740 area
Kasee58 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I would like to start a support group in the area codes of 614 and 740 such as Franklin, Fairfield, Licking and surrounding counties. If anyone is interested please get with me. I live in Lancaster Ohio but I am not opposed to driving to another county or area for a Meeting once or twice a month at a local restraunt etc to share ideas, recipes stores would be a great way to stay motivated and on track. Hopeing to hear from a lot of you. -
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I loved Dr Tom. He is so sincere about helping his patients get their life back. The staff is great and my stay at Riverside was awesome.
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BariatricPal Local Chapters Charter
Kasee58 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Waiting for this in Ohio. I would love to be involved -
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Easter sunday getting ready for church with grandson -
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Easter sunday -
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three months post op and down 50 lbs -
@@Kindle, you look absolutely fantastic. I am 3.5 months post op and hope to get those kind of results in one year.. let alone five months... congratulations..
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Whoops..not used to doing this on my phone. Thank you luckyknickers and Bigcountry007 they are great pics congrats
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You look fabulous, keep up the good work
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Okay.. here goes. I am three months post op and today marked my 50 lb loss since I started this journey. I am sooooooo happy with the success and love my new lifestyle. I am more energetic and just getting started. The picture with the blue top was a little over a year ago and the one with the little boy (my youngest grandson) was Easter Sunday a couple weeks ago.
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I wish I would of had the ability to walk after surgery. It would of made for a much easier post op recovery the first month. We had about 8 inches of snow on the ground and it made for a very difficult recovery. I was sleeved on 2/3/14 and oh boy.. If I were to give anyone advice I would say if you live in Ohio.. get sleeved in the late spring or summer so you have the ability to get outdoors. I had a hard time even venturing outdoors to attempt to walk at a mall.. it was horrific but I would not change the decision to have the sleeve done at all. I had a great experience with my Doctor and his staff and I am 2.5 months post op and down 42 lbs at least.. next check up I am hoping it is more.. (at least my clothes are saying it is...lol) Wishing everyone much success.
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Good Wednesday morning everyone. I am in Lancaster Ohio about half an hour east of Columbus. I had my sleeve 2/3/14 with Dr Thomas Sonnanstine at Riverside Hospital. It was a great experience, no problems at all and they treat you like your truly special (as we all are) I am just slightly two months post op and down 39 lbs on my last weigh in. I am looking forward to the weather breaking because frankly I was considering moving to Florida. THis past winter here in Ohio was horrid wasn't it? Would love to know if you all have set up a meet and greet. Looking forward to keeping updated with everyone and congrats on your decision for this journey and becoming happy and healthy..
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Hi Morgan. It will get better one day at a time. I know its hard when you feel like nothing is going right. I had my sleeve 2/3/14 and came home two days later with 6 inches of snow on the ground and no support system in place. I couldn't get outside, couldnt get enough water or protein in me and thought for sure I had literally ended my own life. Here I am a little over two months post op, weather is changing so I can now be a bit more active and feeling so much better. I still have nausea once in a while and still can't seem to get my protein or water intake what it should be but I do feel good and down 39 lbs. Hope you feel better soon and keep your chin up.. you have that sweet little boy wanting his mommy health and happy.
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Who Was Your Gastric Sleeve Surgeon
Kasee58 replied to boredswfl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
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