Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 Hi Everyone: I have been a lurker for the past year, but can now officially post. My name is Jerri Grogan and I live with my husband and my daughter in the metro-Detroit area. I had my open RNY done on August 15, 2001, with Dr. Neil mor at BTC in Yspilanti, Michigan. I can't believe what a difference a year has made in my life! I started at 410 lbs. and now weigh 255 lbs. for a loss of 155 lbs. I have learned so much over the past year from this group and know that I will learn so much more. My biggest lesson was in what type of calcium is best for us (thanks Vitalady!) and I had a bone density scan done a few months ago and it showed I am in the high normal range, so that was good. Getting in my protein and my liquids everyday is still something that I work at, but my lab works have all come back great, so I know I am doing something right. Right now I am recovering from colon surgery due to diverticulitis disease that I have suffered from for over 10 years. My wls didn't cause the problems, but in my case it made it slightly worse as I wasn't getting in the fiber I needed or the liquids, so I ended having to have surgery or risk further problems or worse. But my doctor has told me that having the wls actually helped me as I am recovering much faster and doing much better than I would have at 410 lbs. It's also nice to have a surgeon who is familiar with wls and who knows what we need and don't need. Anyway, I just wanted to say " hi " and to tell you all thanks for the past year and all the wonderful information I have learned from you. Jerri in MI open RNY - August 15, 2001 BTC, Yps., MI 410/255/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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