- Username: Dlfngrl05
- Location: Chino Hills, CA, USA
- Member Since: 12/26/2008
- BMI: 37.2
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (12/10/08)
- Surgeon: David Suh, M.D.
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3 month post-op on March 11, 2009 8:51 am
Well, I saw my doctor yesterday and lost an additional 3lbs. I was initially disappointed, but I looked at the overall picture and I'm very proud of what I've accomplished so far. I'm now able to go back to the gym so I'm looking forward to working out again and swimming and hopefully start firming up and losing more weight. I'm eating well and getting almost all of my protein in, need to drink about 10g more a day! But, there is no buts...I'M HAPPY!!! I'm also excited that in another month I can finally have some beef. I'm looking forward to ONE bite of prime rib! LOL
My Dr. also reminded me...NO PRETZELS, POPCORN, CHIPS OR CRACKERS!!!! Just a friendly reminder to anyone else reading this!
Hope you all have an excellent day! 
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256lbs...WOW on March 9, 2009 4:31 pm
So, I was trying to remember the last time I weighed 256lbs and nope...can't remember at all! I just can't believe that's in less than 3 months I've lost almost 64lbs and how much better I feel. My clothes are just dropping off, literally...I had plumbers cleavage the other day, now that was a first. Fortunately I had a wonderful friend who's been taking my clothes in, thank goodness. Although I haven't weighed myself in almost 2 weeks, I can still feel a difference in my clothes in just these past two weeks. Tomorrow is my 3 month post-op appointment and I'm anxious to see how much more weight I've dropped.
I've been finally able to return to the gym and start working out again, yeah...trying to tighten up the lose skin, although I know for a fact that I will be one of those lucky individuals that will have to have a tummy tuck later and most definitely a boob lift.
Anyway, just wanted to send out a little blurb on what's new with me...hope everyone is doing well and having a great week!
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Ugh! I hate taking pills! on February 11, 2009 10:38 am
Well, here I am 2 months post surgery, doing well, feeling well BUT... I hate taking pills and find myself forgetting, skipping and/or missing some of the supplements that I need to take. So, my question is...does anyone have a great way to keep a routine schedule, place where they keep their pills to remember to take, etc, etc, etc! I remember to take all the ones I need in the morning, it's mid-day and evening's that I have a hard time remembering. If anyone has any solutions other than hitting me on the head to remind me, I'm open for it! LOL
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Dealing with external factors! on January 7, 2009 6:14 pm
This is my first time blogging, so here goes. It's been 1 month exactly since I had my surgery on December 10th...hmmm so many things going on, where do I even begin...
Surgery and recovery for the most part went very well, came home and have been keeping to my diet very diligently and now I'm bored with it...lol who wouldn't after 3 weeks of only scrambled eggs, beans, fish, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes...etc. but I'm following my Dr. instuctions.
So, everything is going well until the day after Christmas when I'm hit with a terrible cold that is still lingering...terrible, sinus and chest congestion and then to top it off, the following Sunday my leg gives out on me..completely, can't move it, can't bend it or even straighten it out completely without excruciating pain. So needless to say, it hasn't been the smoothest month, but thank goodness for DVD's, books, music, laptop and phone...lol Hopefully things will change when I see my Dr. next month and get upgraded to include a few more food items...I'm not asking for much...just a bit more variety...lol
I wish you all a great fantastic 2009!
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My Story Hello, I'm 38 years old and have never been thin, I was always the cute kid that carried a little extra around the middle, and generally got those comments, "if only you lost weight, how beautiful you'd be". All through Jr High and High School I kept my weight between 160 - 180lbs, which was easier to do then with all the sports I was involved in.
Years of knee injuries from sports and six surgeries later, beginning in 1988, it became harder and harder to maintain my weight which I saw slowly increasing with each year. I did exercise, and tried to eat healthy but just couldn't lose any weight. After several years, I found out that I had VERY low thyroid and started meds, which immediatly helped and I was able to lose about 20lbs. After my last two knee surgeries, the arthritis was so severe that I was no longer able to job, walk long distances, ride a bike or use the treadmill without severe pain in my knees and hips and I found myself continuing to gain weight, reaching my highest at almost 320lbs. I was angry, unhappy but life still moved on and I drifted through it.
The day I realized I just couldn't continue like this was when I was in denial about possibly being a diabetic. For several days I was constantly going to the bathroom, unable to quench my thirst and being in denial, said to myself...of course I'm going to the bathroom so much, all I'm doing is drinking fluids. Five days later as I was driving home, the reality hit, when my vision was completely blurred and I was not able to even read the street signs when right below them and everything on my dashboard was a giant blur. I made an appointment with my PCP and sure enough my sugar levels were so high. It was a HUGE wake up call and unfortunate that it had to get to that point for me to realize I needed to do something.
After years of trying everything under the sun to lose weight and with the support and love of my partner D and family, including my PCP I made the decision to start on a new journey and have the WLS. I can honestly say today it was the best decision I've ever made, I've lost 50lbs so far since 12/10/08 and feel great, my joints feel better and are no longer screaming at me
I no longer want to drift through life, but to once again be part of it, all of it, with my partner, family and friends and not have to pick and choose what I can and can't do. I'm looking forward to a brand new ME and look forward to the challenge and the excitement of everything that comes with it...it's an adventure!
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