RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
I know I'm not being nice but I can't help it - So I'm 13 months post op RNY and I have lost 151 lbs.  I weigh 222 lbs right now and I feel great.  I still wanna lose another 60 lbs but I'm sure that I will with time.  So anyway...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Ham... the NOT scale friendly ham - So I made a ham the other day and we have been eating that alot lately.  I've been feeling bloated so I weighed myself today and I am up 5 lbs.  SERIOUSLY?  I knew that ham had a l...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Nervous about next week..... - I have an endoscopy next week to check for a possible ulcer..... Am I going to wake up feeling like I just filmed a scene from 50 Shades of a Grey?  

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
If one more person tells me..... - that plain Greek yogurt taste like sour cream I am going to flip.  I don't think they taste anything alike.  I actually gagged on plain Greek yogurt.  I'm sure I'm one of the only ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Can't believe my ring size changed so much! - So I finally took my wedding ring in to get resized.  Haven't been able to wear it in a long time.  It was a 10 and a half and literally falling off of me.  So come to find out my ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
I guess this is a positive thing but .... - Due to PCOS and insulin resistance I would have a period once a year and it would be crazy heavy and last for like a month.  Since losing almost 150 lbs I now have a normal period ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Look what I found!!! - Look to the right of my chin!  I have an indentation!  Holy shi... that's awesome!  By the way this is me and my wife and our dog Oscar and our cat Jugo!  :)  I was o happy to see ...

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RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
I just had surgery 4 days ago... Why am I still ti - Maybe I'm just in a really bitchy mood today but this irritates the fuck out of me!!!  YOU JUST HAD MAJOR SURGERY!!!!   I felt tired and run down for WEEKS!  Yes, some people are d...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
OMG! The Nut gave me correct info on vitamins! - I have been seeing the same NUT this entire year.  Yesterday when I had my appt with her I asked her about my lab values.  My doc and everyone else said that my B12 level of 467 is...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Did you hear that Premier Protein now has a Strawb - My nutritionist today gave me a sample of the Strawberries and Cream Premier Protein RTD shake.  It's good!!  I would love to buy more but they don't sell them around here yet.  I ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
One year follow up with surgeon and he said some i - So yesterday I had my one year follow up with my surgeon and he was very impressed that I have lost 149 lbs in the last 12 months.  He told me that I have demolished his goal for m...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
One Year Surgiversary! Down 148 lbs! PICS INCLUDE - So it has been one year since surgery and I am proud to say that I have lost 148 lbs.  I went from 373 lbs down to 225 lbs right now.  I went from a tight 30/32 to a comfy 18 right...

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RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Season pass for Cedar Point!! - I am proud to say that I am now small enough to ride the rollercoasters at Cedar Point and I am purchasing a season pass for myself and my wife!!  SO EXCITED!!  I have not been abl...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
I bought my first pair of Victoria Secret underwea - I am so excited right now! Needed new underwear so I was going to go to Lane Bryant to get their 5 for $32 underwear.  My friend said that Victoria Secrets was cheaper at 5 for $26...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Pretty sure I have an ulcer.... Damn - So lately I have been having this horrible epigastric pain (right where my pouch is).  It's a terrible burning cramping feeling.  It has been lasting off and on for almost 24 hrs. ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
OT: What is your favorite Starbucks drink? - Before surgery I HATED coffee!  Never bought Starbucks.  Well, the past month I have been a Starbucks crazed woman!  It's the only caffeine that I drink of which coffee is allowed ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
11 months post op pic! :) -       It's been 11 months since surgery and I am down a total of 145 lbs. I went through a rough patch for about a month and a half during the holidays but I made it through a...

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RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Doctor called patient a whale.... - So everyone knows that I am an RN at a hospital. Well, its a teaching hospital so therefore we have lots of Residents which are still MD's but in their learning residency.  Well...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
You will do as I say! *vent* - On my unit I am usually in charge. We are a 50 bed neuro unit.  We get strokes, brain tumors, fractured backs, and a slew of other diagnoses.  I am so sick of being in charge an...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Reward for losing weight: SKYDIVING!!! - I just bought a ticket to go SKYDIVING!!  Me and my friends are going to go this spring.  It is my reward to myself for losing weight.  Weight limit is 235 lbs and i am 230 lbs ...

RainbowRN posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
PSA: Take my post with a grain of salt - Long story short:  I take ambien to help me sleep off and on for the last year.  I do weird stuff that I don't even remember.  I do not drive though so that is a plus.  I have p...
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