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  • Name: Tia W.
  • Username: tia.wigton
  • Location: Weatherford, OK, USA
  • Member Since: 11/3/2006
  • BMI: 45.5
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (02/01/07)
  • Surgeon: Jonathan Schoen
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  • Family & Friends - My kids are #1 in my life.
  • Computer Games - my favorate computer game is the SIMS, I cant get enough.
  • Camping - My family loves going camping, its been getting harder for me to go now.
  • Football - I was born & raised in BRONCO country; I never miss a game!

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  • Comment by Cira S. on 2/3/07 8:09 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Cyndi M. on 1/30/07 6:52 pm
    ~~~~~~CONGRATULATION S ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you MIND, BODY and SOUL. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery. Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -121 weight losss http://www.obesityhe lp.com/member/faith4 ever/
  • Comment by Penny S. on 1/29/07 4:40 pm
    Wishing you the best for Thursday. Hope you have an uneventful surgery and recovery. ((((HUgs))))) Penny
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February 6: two days home from hospital
on February 6, 2007 6:30 pm
 
Okay.... So we went to the Surgery as planned (husband, 2year old daughter, and my mom) all was good I could tell they were anxious as I was. We were only allowed 1 person at a time when I went back into Pre-opp area. Surgery was planned for 11am and I think they rolled me into the OR around twelve as I was putting a last min note on my belly for the good Doc.  I was showed around the OR and moved to the smaller table as the nurses started strapping my legs into the tights. I was talking to the anesthesiologist about tricking me to sleep like with my tubal and while he promised he wouldn't; a couple seconds he says "this is me tricking you now" and put a mask on me a told me to take a couple deep breaths.   


Okay.. I wake up with "Tia...Tia.. Tia you need to wake up now"  I felt like I didn't want to yet and just didn't want to talk but of course they kept at me and I said " God you sound like my damn kids, cant I just rest"  lol     
The nurser kept telling me I was doing well and after a while I got rolled up to my room where all 3 of my kids, my mom, my husband and a couple family friends were waiting. I felt soo good to see everyone waiting for me.  Until I see their faces and all the concern they showed.. It was very hard for my youngest two kids; Walter Jr is 6 and Arianna is 26 months and they both started crying and wanting to touch me but they were to scared and ended up having to be sent home.  I really dont remember much that night but that the RN was not very people friendly..
The next couple days were okay I guess, I had issues with the nursing staff...I mean the CNA'S were always great,,,,,Its the RN'S who lack the caring attention that they lose with the promotion.
Anyways... They took my wonderful pain button and replaced it with the WORST thing I have ever had to do; chopped up vicodin... I still have to take these at home for pain and I will never got past the GAGING, its terrible..  I ended up in the hospital  4 days (1 day extra)

I was not able to get the oxygen off yet so they sent me home with it and I still have the drain hanging from my guts. My first appointment with the Good Doc it tomorrow and hopefully this will get better...

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January 18th
on January 18, 2007 10:55 am
okay... So I went to my final pre-opp appointment and was in shock that I have lost 11 pounds this week.  I still get pretty hungry every couple hours and am still wanting to eat FOOD.  Anyways.. I have all my hospital instructions for the 1st.  I went to my first support group last night and was very pleased, I loved getting to talk with people that have went through it allready. 
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January 15th
on January 15, 2007 7:15 pm
Lets just say that its not going well with this liquid diet.  I hope to get my opti-fast from bariatric advantage soon and maybe I wont be in so much pain.  I really havent cheated on the diet yet; except I did have some broth soup tonight because I was feeling very-very weak and light-headed.  Is it all in my head?  Who knows?
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January 11th
on January 11, 2007 9:56 am
OMG!  I have a date!    February 1st!
I have started my liquid diet today.  I will let you know how its going when I feel anything.
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January 10th
on January 10, 2007 8:28 pm
Okay.. So I am getting very anxious.  I have done everything required of me for the insurance.  I even called the Doc's office to make sure all my paperwork was done.  I guess its the "hurry up and wait" game.  Can we please just give me a date so I will at least know?  Will that calm my jets? 
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Hello,

Well..... I am 25 years old. I have been overweight my whole life. I currently weigh 291lbs & 5-3 so that puts my BMI at 51.5 according to this booklet I am Super Obese. WoW, I never would have thought I would get this big. I am very excited about this surgery and I have dreamed of it since I was 17 or 18 years old, I guess that has given me plenty of time to do research. I dont want anyone to think im not scared because I am, I just have to do what is best for my health and my kids who are 10, 6, and 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Some small reasons I'm doing this:

I want to live a long healthy life & watch my kids grow up and have children of their own. (im always sick and in pain) I would love to be a normal mom before my youngest child learns to call me fat like my other 2 brats have. (she's still to young to know the difference) I would love to go to six-flags and not worry which rides I can ride on! ( stopped going: its just not worth the tears! ) I would love to go shopping for nice clothes & bra's in a normal store. ( it seems that the bigger you get the worse the clothes look.) And most of all... I want my husband to look at me like he did b.c (before children) last of all...to fit in these Bronco's seats without bumping arms! (its not comfy!) 

 

like I said; These are very small reasons. If I put down all the reasons why I am doing this you would be reading a book right now.