Username: CCRH
Location: NC
Member Since: 9/20/2007
BMI: 45.3
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (04/01/08)
Surgeon: Adolfo Fernandez

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Goals

Lose as much weight as I possibly can and hopefully regain my health!

Category: Health

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Surgeon Testimonial

Adolfo Fernandez
I'm now six months out from surgery and feeling great! I love my RNY.

My surgeon was Adolfo Fernandez in Winston-Salem, NC. Two of my friends also had him do their surgery; together they have lost over 350 pounds (one in fourteen months and the other in two years). Both absolutely LOVE him. His nickname is "Fuzz".

I am extrememly pleased with my results. And I am very confident in his abilities; and I was and remain very impressed.

His support staff is the best!! Very informative and interested in getting everyone on the right track and providing the very best care their patients.

Here is a link to his bio: http://www1.wfubmc.edu/gs/faculty/DrFernandez.htm

Member Interests

Fish - Koi Fish In My Pond & Waterfall
Dogs - Biscuit! My Baby Girl! One Of The World's Most Spoiled Doggies
Web Development - That's My Career--Web Design & Graphic Arts
Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - Another Hobby
Aerobics & Aquarobics - Three Days A Week Or More, Baby! Swimming, Too!
Photography - I Love To Take Photos! I Drive My Friends Crazy!
Comedy - Natural Born Comedian Right Here
Gardening - One Of My Passions
Artist/Muralist - Monet, Impressionists, Matisse
BMI over 50 - Was...But Isn't Now! Yay!

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Kathy S. on 4/1/08 10:39 am

Get ready for WOW moment after WOW moment my friend! We are here to help in any way we can. Take care, Kathy

Comment by Kellie_B on 4/1/08 9:15 am

Welcom to the loser's bench!!! I am so excited for you and look forward to walking this journey by your side. Take care, hugs and let us know how your doing when ya can. Kellie

Comment by Kristie T. on 4/1/08 2:26 am

Sending many warm well wishes your way and Wishing you a Speedy Recovery, relax and enjoy this amazing Ride..

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CCRH's Blog

Home And Feeling Doggone Good!!

Hi, everyone!

Thanks to all of you who dropped me a note the past week! Your prayers and thoughts lifted me up and I made it through...I'm finally on the loser's bench! Hurrah!

I came home Thursday afternoon...and other than having some leg weakness, I feel pretty doggone good. I didn't even get my Oxycodone filled! Yay!

However, I had some rough going in the hospital. I was allergic to the pain meds they gave me and the draping they put over my face, plus I was very, very nauseated on Wednesday. Two of my IV lines "blew" and I was told repeatedly what a "hard stick" I am. Well, I always knew I was hard-headed...but now this, too??? LOL

My main problem was the itching due to the allergic reaction which is finally under control. But my face looks HORRIBLE. I have petichia (small red or purple spots on the surface of the skin or mucous membranes as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels) all over my face and scalp. Each day, they get a tad better.

I would be interested to know if any of you had this reaction.

Anyway, I am so glad I did this and that the surgery is over and to be home again!

P.S. Here are my photos from four days before surgery. Also shown are my wonderful surgeon and my fantastic nutritionist.

3282008_pre-surgery_photos.jpg picture by CCRH

1 Comment(s)

Comment by onemeanmom on Apr 07, 2008 at 04:24pm

Hey B-day twin! My surgery on April 1 went well too. I had a problem after the surgery with high blood pressure so they kept me in the recovery room for like 5 or 6 hours to get it under control but they were very awesome! then I had the nauseu on day 3 and 4 maybe 2 as well, can't remember too much. Stayed 3 nights. My belly is sooooooooooooooo itchy from the bandaids and tape and rashy and black and blue and yellow but it is healing very well. Didn't have any other of the issues you did. I too have not used any pain meds since coming home on Friday. I am walking down the street twice a day and it feels good and is helpful in getting the groggy out of me.......... My only thing now is that I want to CHEW!! I want to taste something good and chew and crunch......... It will come.
Take care and one day at a time we will succeed!
Mary ann