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Surgeon TestimonialBruce Applebaum, M.D.I can't say enough good things about Dr. Applebaum and his staff. He was very informative as well as friendly to both my husband and I. It was easy to trust in his knowledge and he did an awesome job. this is something little but big to me, Dr Applebaum saved my tattoo!! I have a ring of roses arond my belly button, Dr applebaum said that he would have to cut through one of my roses. (to me small sacrific for becoming healthy), when i cam out of surgery Dr Applebaum told me he saved my tattoo, and made the insision a little lower in my belly button, and gave the rose a stem. its was awesome, and very thoughtful and shows just how much he cares about his patients. Thumbs up all the way for Dr. Applebaum and his staff!!! I can't think them enough! |
The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.
2 Months on December 26, 2007 12:03 pm
Yesterday I was two months out and 45 lbs down, I HAVE A WAIST!!!!! I know that sounds funny, but its been years sience I have had a waist you could see anyways. I went a couple of weeks ago and bought me two pairs of 16 jeans, and today they feel really loose, I an think that I might have to go and size 14, I don't ever remember being in that size ever. In feel better than I have in years, this is all so awesome.
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Happy Thanksgiving on November 19, 2007 8:14 am
Well, it's 3 WEEKS TOMMORROW, NOV. 20th, 2007 since I had my Lap RNY. I'm feeling much better, but still lacking in variety for foods. That's the saddest thing for me as we approach the holiday. I read postings on how people that haven't had their surgery yet are going to make it through the holiday..and I can't help but think... You've got it easy! At least if you eat too much....you can go run it off....or something....but for me... I CAN'T eat too much....and I'm dying to eat some TURKEY, CRANBERRY SAUCE, SWEET POTATOES, DEVILED EGGS, POTATOES SALAD. It's a head hunger really....but food was a way that I expressed my creativity. I love to cook, adore the Food Network this time of year...and am feeling very much like I lost my best friend. It is a mourning that I'm going through I think. You feel like the one thing you could count on...is something that has been taken away. Yes, it's all for the best...but it's the way I'm feeling. Can't deny your feelings right?
I'm handling it okay, I have taken tiny bites of turkey and had a few mashed potatoes last week, during a luncheon, used gravy on the turkey to make it go down easier. I have been cooking. We have decided to go to a dear friend of mine, house for Thanksgiving, which will make things so much easier for me, however I have volunteered to make my famous potatoes salad, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, 2 cherry cheese cakes. I guess my husband will have to taste test everything huh? SMILE. He would love that. I have been trying to prepare meals for the rest of my family but it is difficult for me to get enthusiastic about preparing meals. So they have been doing a lot of convent meals, like frozen pizza, and burritos. I am working through it though..... But it's tough when you can't eat the same things they do.
WHINE WHINE WHINE......smile. Sorry, but it is a rough time of year for me. I am so glad to that I'm feeling better, and that I've made it a month....I've lost 24 pounds, that I know of...because I'm not weighing myself today. I am tring to weigh myself once a week on Tuesdays. I have been so emotional lately, everything makes me cry, whether its something happy or sad, I am worried that I might have to go back on my paxial and welburitin , but I know that makes it hard for the weight come off, I get over it all really quick though. But I have found my self jumping the gun with the kids. Getting angry at them for not doing what they are supposed to, but going over board in their punishments. I already see the evidence in my face, my neck, my shoulders, and definitely in my thighs and stomach. It's quite remarkable how losing 24 pounds can make a world of difference.
So I'm going into Thanksgiving feeling very grateful for modern medicine, for support of friends and family, and for the miracle that is our body. I am grateful to God most of all, for giving me the tools to make decisions that will save my life. Giving me a life that I can share with my family, and my children, and hopefully the ability to continue this journey in the best possible way. Full of hope and promise.
I'm THANKFUL.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
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letter to my body on November 14, 2007 10:58 am
Letter to my Body~I found this and thought it was funny and cute had to repost and share...No idea who the author is...
Dear Neck,
I am sure that God only intended on me having one chin, the other 2 are not necessary and will have to find other places to live.
Dear Arms,
I appreciate the fact that you think I should be able to fly. However these bat wings growing under you will never get me off the ground.
Dear Thighs,
I know that you are close, like family, but do you have to rub together? It is not necessary to touch at all times.
Dear Back,
I am not planning on having a litter, so there really is no reason for you to try and grow breasts back there.
Dear Feet,
I know you are still there because I can walk, I will being seeing more of you soon.
Dear Taste Buds,
Ahhh I have loved you well, but it is time to shake it up a bit. That sweet tooth will just to have to find comfort in things besides chocolate, gummy bears, and ice cream. You may grumble, but we all will be better for it in the long run.
Dear Body,
Sorry it has come to this, but some of you will be smaller soon, and some will be gone altogether (Fat, this means you). Turns out that to be healthier and live longer some drastic changes are going to be happening soon. I know there will be times that you will fight me, but please remember I am bigger than you and I will win. (Muscles, back me up here... I may not have seen you in a while, but i know you are there.)
Please remember that we are in this together, I only have one of you, and you only have one of me.
2wks post-op and 24 lbs down on November 14, 2007 10:18 am
WOW the last few weeks have been a rollercoaster, from having surgery in El Paso, 6 hours away from my Kids and my friends, to stepping on the scale this morning and seeing that I have lost 24 lbs.
Surgery was Tuesday 30 Oct. Everything went great, I really had no pain, just felt like I did a sit up marathon. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days instead of the usual 3 days because my iron level dropped a little and they wanted to watch it. I then had to stay in
El Paso
for the weekend so I could do my follow up on Monday to have my stapes removed.
I have been on full liquids for the last two weeks, and will stay on them until the 30th of Nov when my next follow up appointment is. My only issue is trying to get the 80-100 grams of Protein in, plus my 64 oz of fluid, plus eating my three meals. I don’t have the room for all of that. I feel like I have to choose sometimes, either eat or drink my protein and fluids. I am still not making that 64 oz requirement, I may get 40-45 oz a day, if I am lucky. My protein hasn't been that big of a problem, I found Nectar; it gives me 23 grams of protein in 5 oz, instead of the 10 oz most others do.
I went back to work 1 week post op. I started out working half days than finally moved up to full days yesterday. it hasn't been that bad since I work at a desk and type on this computer all day. Any ways that been my first two weeks, I will post new photos as soon as I take some.
life changing on October 22, 2007 2:00 pm
As I contemplate having gastric bypass surgery, I get pretty overwhelmed trying to wrap my brain around all that is involved. It's impossible to be 100% prepared for everything that will change in my life, but I'm a planner, so I'm going to try my best anyway.
Things that I expect to change:
-My relationship with food
-My appearance
-My physical ability
-My relationships with other people
-My self-esteem
My biggest fears:
-That I won't be successful and this will be the ultimate failure
-That my marriage will be damaged by the emotional and physical changes that I'll go through
-That my skin will sag and I still won't be confident in my physical appearance
-That I will be judged negatively by the people close to me
Things I'm looking forward to most:
-Being a healthy mom
-Being able to wear shorts and be comfortable in them
-wearing a swim suit comfortably
-Not being winded after climbing a flight of stairs
-Not being intimidated by the gym
-Being smaller than my husband...maybe
-Not constantly worrying about what people are thinking of my size
-Being able to sit or stand for long periods of time without being in pain
-Buying normal sized clothes and having more variety
-being able to get outside and play with my kids
-ONE chin
-Going for bike rides with my husband and kids
-Being confident enough not to take everything to heart
It's hard to truly explain just how much my weight effects the rest of my life. I guess it seems like it's cast a shadow over everything else and there's no way that I can really experience life while I'm held down by so much extra weight. It's not about being thin--it's about being healthy and having a normal life.
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My Story I am 34 years old. I've been looking into WLS for the past six or seven years. At times, I've been completely convinced that surgery was my best and only option and at other times, I've felt that having surgery would be the ultimate confirmation that I've failed to do this on my own. It's encouraging to see so many other people on here whose stories are so much like mine. I've lost weight many times, only to turn around and gain even more back. So, that makes me afraid to try any more diets, medications, or programs because I don't want to continue getting larger and larger. I had resolved to wait for God to answer my years of prayers with some kind of an answer or guidance. I have felt very hopeless and in a way, I've felt very trapped by my obesity. In all other areas of my life, I have been incredibly blessed. I am married with 4 beautiful Boys ages 6, 8, 11, 13, and many loving and caring friends and family. However, I always feel held back by my weight. I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable in my own skin until, well...I have less of it. ;). I started out asking my Primary care doctor about having surgery, he put in the referral, So now the journey begins...
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