hayley88
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Posts: 46 
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 19, 2014 17:21:04 GMT -5
I'm sitting at a birthday party for 7 yr olds, my daughters BFF. I always worry about eating around people who know I've lost weight but who don't personally know me. I'm happy to report I ate a hot dog (minus the bun) with lots of cheese and chili. I'm about 13 months out and had lots of issues with my revision to DS but these last few months I'm really starting to enjoy life again and enjoy eating again, something I wasn't sure would happen. Instead of hiding in the shadows eating I'm sitting with the rest of the parents and in shorts no less! Just very thankful for my life now and trying to enjoy every moment.
This time last year I thought I was gonna die and never make it. Everyone kept telling me hold on, just wait till next year. For all of you struggling or just wondering if you did the right thing... Hold on, it does get better!
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 19, 2014 17:22:33 GMT -5
Not! Dang I can't type today! Darn smart phone lol.
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Post by west4thavenue on Jul 19, 2014 17:34:11 GMT -5
:)Hi, Hayley! Thanks for posting this today. I'm hoping to be able to say the same a year from now.
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 19, 2014 18:04:08 GMT -5
Oh you will! Only positive thought! Of course I know that's much easier said than done! But thing do get better, as Dr A would tell me just wait a year from now.
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Post by nursemelanie on Jul 19, 2014 18:47:20 GMT -5
Thanks for posting! At 2 1/2 wks out I'm definitely trying to stay focused on the positive. I know it will come, but this fatigue is kicking my butt!  |
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Post by cherylbaker on Jul 20, 2014 1:52:26 GMT -5
I thank you also fir posting. I am soo struggling at almost 2 weeks out. Can't drink more than 3 oz. I feel like the food issue will never get better. So just want to eat a nice piece of rib right now.
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Post by jpcello on Jul 20, 2014 6:03:38 GMT -5
Haylay - so glad you're doing so much better and have finally started enjoying life again. And for sharing this post so others can see that things do take time and it usually works out in the end.
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 20, 2014 10:51:05 GMT -5
Yes it does, just have to be patient. As always it's a marathon not a sprint!
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Post by illinids2 on Jul 20, 2014 11:09:22 GMT -5
Glad you are doing well Haley. I am enjoying eating again as well.
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Post by goodkel on Jul 20, 2014 13:57:16 GMT -5
I am so happy for you that things are going so well. Thank you for sharing how you have emerged triumphant from your earlier struggles. Sometimes the best gift you can give to others is hope. That is what you have done. Thank you!  |
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Jul 20, 2014 14:36:01 GMT -5
Awesome! Congrats...sounds like you are finally enjoying your new life.
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Post by west4thavenue on Jul 20, 2014 14:42:16 GMT -5
Awesome! Congrats...sounds like you are finally enjoying your new life. Lisa! SO glad to see you back on the board! |
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Post by Girlrocker on Jul 20, 2014 16:05:02 GMT -5
Hayley, so good to hear from you and SO glad! I loved this: Instead of hiding in the shadows eating I'm sitting with the rest of the parents and in shorts no less! Just very thankful for my life now and trying to enjoy every moment I still can't wear shorts, or I'll scare the children  but I too feel so comfortable at picnics now, enjoying eating, and making normal eating/indulging jokes along with everyone else. Normal is a beautiful place to be. Thank you for sharing this, you'll never know too how many others you helped by doing so! |
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 20, 2014 18:19:29 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I don't post often but I do lurk around and have gained lots of knowledge from all of you. I enjoy reading others accomplishments, brings me hope as well!
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 20, 2014 18:23:06 GMT -5
Oh and I may not be pretty in shorts but I'm in Texas and it's hot. Bare from knee down is awesome lol even with loose skin. I hide it well!
I do have a repeat hernia and hope to get a tummy tuck when I get it fixed if my ins will approve! That's my next battle, But for now I'm just gonna enjoy my summer.
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Post by Girlrocker on Jul 21, 2014 10:19:13 GMT -5
Oh and I may not be pretty in shorts but I'm in Texas and it's hot. Bare from knee down is awesome lol even with loose skin. I hide it well! I do have a repeat hernia and hope to get a tummy tuck when I get it fixed if my ins will approve! That's my next battle, But for now I'm just gonna enjoy my summer. Yep, I've learned all kinds of tricks too! I wear a lot of dresses now since I live in southern California, its hot here, though we get a nice cool down at night and I don't live in the total desert. And have gradually moved from the maxi dresses to just knee or below it  I'm just going through repeat hernia experience too, my third one, and just about to post my update in terms of insurance and what I'm dealing with, since I need abdominal work to ensure the hernias don't come back, maybe it will help you too. My tummy tuck got kicked out by my DS surgeons office (also doing the hernia) but now I've seen an abdominal reconstruction specialist, and this time it went through! |
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Post by west4thavenue on Jul 21, 2014 12:12:57 GMT -5
Oh and I may not be pretty in shorts but I'm in Texas and it's hot. Bare from knee down is awesome lol even with loose skin. I hide it well! I do have a repeat hernia and hope to get a tummy tuck when I get it fixed if my ins will approve! That's my next battle, But for now I'm just gonna enjoy my summer. Yep, I've learned all kinds of tricks too! I wear a lot of dresses now since I live in southern California, its hot here, though we get a nice cool down at night and I don't live in the total desert. And have gradually moved from the maxi dresses to just knee or below it I'm just going through repeat hernia experience too, my third one, and just about to post my update in terms of insurance and what I'm dealing with, since I need abdominal work to ensure the hernias don't come back, maybe it will help you too. My tummy tuck got kicked out by my DS surgeons office (also doing the hernia) but now I've seen an abdominal reconstruction specialist, and this time it went through! |
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Post by goodkel on Jul 21, 2014 15:56:28 GMT -5
My tummy tuck got kicked out by my DS surgeons office (also doing the hernia) but now I've seen an abdominal reconstruction specialist, and this time it went through! Congratulations! Great news! |
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hayley88
New Member
Posts: 46
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: RNY to DS 5/8/2013
Surgeon: Dr. Stewart
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Post by hayley88 on Jul 21, 2014 17:28:17 GMT -5
Congrats and I will for sure take notes. I've not seen the ps DR my Dr recommended yet but will be soon. When I called my ins to ask about it they wanted to know diagnosis and codes to tell me if covered. We have BCBS. They did not cover my DS revision but did cover all the issues I had after.
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Post by teachermomolp on Jul 25, 2014 20:19:38 GMT -5
Hi Hayley! i'm in Texas, too, and am wearing shorts for the first time EVER. Not short-shorts, of course, but still...SHORTS! it's awesome! I can't imagine what next summer will bring...
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but I too feel so comfortable at picnics now, enjoying eating, and making normal eating/indulging jokes along with everyone else. Normal is a beautiful place to be. Thank you for sharing this, you'll never know too how many others you helped by doing so!
