ObesityHelp.com: Making the Journey Together
 
  • Username: healthy2008
  • Location: NV
  • Member Since: 12/20/2007
  • BMI: 41.4
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: RNY (06/16/08)
  • Surgeon: James D. Atkinson
Photos

Mine (13)
I'm in (0)
Goals

No Public Goals Yet.
View The Goals Page
Member Interests

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by amy C. on 6/16/08 7:37 pm
    Best wishes and a healthy recovery
  • Comment by RobynCarp on 6/16/08 6:50 pm
    Best wishes to you on your journey with your new life!
  • Comment by playfulcat on 6/16/08 6:34 pm
    woo hoooo, i brought you an extra cushion for the loser's bench.... now its nice and comfy for you.. congrats on your surgery...
Click here for the surgery support page
healthy2008's Blog



8 weeks post op
on August 12, 2008 12:59 pm
Well, I'm 8 weeks post op and down 44.3 lbs.  I've never lost that amount of weight in 8 weeks even when I was super diligent following weight watchers and exercising.  I'm very pleased.  less than 70 lbs to my goal.  I wonder if I'll be close by Christmas? 
My biggest challenge is figuring out how to get my protein in and enjoy it.  Obviously, I can't eat very much, but along with that I'm not getting my protein in.  I considered doing the Whey protein bullets, but then someone said it's not a complete protein and I'll still lose muscle.  I need to figure this out before I lose all my weight.  My doc said he's not concerned about me meeting all my protein requirements until I'm working on maintenance.  My new quest...Protein!!!!!
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

Nausea Gone
on July 24, 2008 5:33 pm
I just thought I'd give some hope out there to all of those who have suffered from chronic nausea.  it does go away!  hang in there!  I feel good.  I've lost over 31 lbs and am down from a size 3x and 20/22W pants to a 16W top and 18W pants.  I'm really starting to notice a difference now.  I think for the first time I can truly say 'I love my RNY.'  I weighed in at 217.7 this morning from a starting weight of 249.  Until next time....-Erica
Be the first to leave a comment.

25 lbs!
on July 11, 2008 7:59 pm
Well, I officially hit the 25 lb mark this morning.  25.6 lbs to be exact.  I'm glad.  I feel like the beginnning is over and I can now work toward the larger weight loss.  This is the best day I've had.  I've been fighting nausea.  Yesterday was the worst.  I've tried upping my water and today I ate smaller amounts.  Maybe the key is smaller amounts.  I thought 3 to 4 oz was small, but maybe 1-2 oz at this early stage is better for me.  It's an adventure and a lot of trial and error.  I hope each day gets better from here on out.
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.

I've arrived!
on June 18, 2008 6:03 pm
Well, I am officially 2 1/2 days post op and starting to feel better.  First of all right after the surgery, in recovery, I didn't know where I was.  Then the pain the first two hours post op were comparable to my pregnancy labor pains (no matter what I did I couldn't get relieft).  Then once the IV pain meds were started I was much better.  I walked a lot in the hospital to relieve the extra air/gas inside me. My surgery was 11:30am on monday 6/16 and I went home at 1:30pm on 6/17.  Last evening, I was in a lot of pain, but as the night went on and I consistently took my pain meds it subsided.  As I sit here and type this I am pretty comfortable considering the major surgery I've been through.  I know with each day I will feel better.  Thanks to everyone for there support.  It means a great deal.

I just wanted to quote from Jennifer of N.C. from a recent post that talked about her 2 year surgiversary.  This is my new daily affirmation, "Following 'the rules' isn't an option it's mandatory... not to only lose the weight, but to keep it off."

I know I have made a huge committment and this is not a quick fix.  I know there are issues I will have to deal with (emotional, etc.) as time goes on, but I will do it one day and one issue at a time.  I'm ready for the rest of my life!
-Erica
Be the first to leave a comment.

I'm scheduled and approved
on June 10, 2008 10:46 pm
well, I'm officially approved for surgery.  I'm  excited and nervous all at once.  I also had the pleasant surprise of my doctor moving up my surgery to June 16th (Monday).  I know this will be a miracle in my life.  Here's to the journey...
7 comments | Click here to leave a comment.

Browse pages: next >



Archive

My Story

My first post covers my story pretty much!

 


Copyright © 2008 ObesityHelp.com. All Rights Reserved.
Technical problems? Report them here.