- Username: kellymb
- Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Member Since: 10/29/2007
- BMI: 37.0
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (12/26/07)
- Surgeon: Garth Davis M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialGarth Davis M.D.Very sweet, concerned man. Extremely knowledgeable about his speciality. Felt completely secure with him. Staff is very nice, a very busy office. Aftercare is extremely important. I would go to him again if needed and would suggest him to others. |
Family wedding in CA on August 12, 2008 11:01 am
We went to the family wedding in CA this past weekend and it was so great to see family I haven't seen in years. Sadly, we also went to my cousin Tom's (48) funeral. He'd had cancer only a few short months. The family was in shock over his death. He was also the uncle of the bride (brother of the bride's father). People were exceptionally nice to me and very supportive of my weight loss. I don't think they realize how big I really was last year, since most of them hadn't seen me in a long time.
Sunday was my 50th birthday and we celebrated it with my mom, brothers, aunt, uncle, cousin and others. I received some very nice gifts, but the biggest gift was the look on their faces, as they hadn't seen me either since surgery. I'll have to send "before" pictures so they can appreciate my 130 pound loss.
I do miss family and living in CA, but my husband and I have an awesome life here in ABQ. Guess I'll just have to visit more often.
AND...I'm really excited that I didn't gain any weight from all the parties, just stayed the same as the day we left. Yippee!!!
Rosie on July 25, 2008 3:43 pm
Had a really tough week. My sweet, beloved, little dog Rosie died on Monday. She had been sick with kidney failure and was going downhill fast. We had to make the decision to let her go and it was the hardest thing you ever have to do. I don't have "real" children and she was my baby. We'd had her for 11 years and I miss her terribly. The house is so quiet now. I had been self medicating with carbs this week, but got back on the wagon later today. I keep thinking I see her or hear her dog tags tinkling. We will never forget our baby and the love and joy she brought to our lives. I love you Rosie - Mommy misses you.
July 2, 2008 on July 2, 2008 1:52 pm
Had my 6 month check up in Houston, TX yesterday. I'm exhausted from the one day trip to and from New Mexico. Didn't get to even visit with Dr. Davis, just saw Jamie, but she's great and very helpful. The President of Bariatric Advantage products, Tom, was there and I was able to meet him as well. We talked about the calcium chews coming out, the ones that were like Citrical that people here rave about. I never tried the originals, so don't know what to expect. He says they should be available online sometime around August. BUT, they will be reformulated to meet the criteria for bariatric patients.
Anyway, I'm down 87 pounds since surgery and 120 pounds overall from pre-op dieting. I'm counting every pound baby, as I like the bigger "minus" numbers. I was very nervous about flying to Houston on SW airlines as I'm always afraid about whether I'll fit or not. This was the best experience I've ever had. The flight attendants were very nice and I had about 10 inches of seatbelt left over - NO EXTENDER!!! I did squish out under the arm rests a bit, but not enough to bother my seatmate.
I did find out per my labs that I am low in Vitamin D and I need to up the protein as well. My NUT originally told me I only needed 70 grams of protein per day, and now I'm told I need 80 grams! I'm going to try to supplement the requirements with a meal replacement instead of solid food, as I'm not hungry, but can drink fluids more easily. I also am supposed to be taking more Vitamin D daily, and was told a lower number in the beginning.
I have 6 weeks before seeing my entire family, (except my mother who was here last week for a visit), at the family wedding in CA. I'm obsessing on what I'm going to wear, as I want to show my best assets and hide the bad stuff. My husband has been so attentive and sweet, more than usual. He suggested we drive up to Taos this weekend which is not his style.
Things are going so great for me healthwise and I'm so grateful for my husband, good family and the friends that are sticking with me, as some sadly have not. Praise God for my good health.
Family visit - 6/22/08 on June 22, 2008 8:17 am
It happened sooner than I expected. My mother and her three older sisters paid me a visit from California this week. I had been very anxious about how my mother would react seeing me 115 pounds lighter. They were just getting into their hotel room and I stood in the hallway, waiting to see her reaction. She just looked at me and kept talking to her sisters. Then, it was like a lightbulb going off. She yelled, "OMG it's YOU!!". She actually got a little quiver in her voice and said she was proud of me. One Aunt cried, which was a total ego booster for me. I wasn't supposed to see mom until August when I travel to CA for a wedding. At least I'll have a few more weeks to lose more when I see the rest of the family. Every event in this family is celebrated with food. I was so proud of myself that I stayed on track and even lost weight while they were here. I guess it was somewhat of a relief seeing her early, as now she sees I'm doing fine. The best part is, I weigh less than she does now.
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June 5, 2008 on June 5, 2008 6:50 am
Well, I'm just a bit over 5 months out post op. I started dieting on my own pre op, exactly one year ago yesterday, at my highest known weight of 349. This morning I was down to 236. That's 113 pounds down in one year, and 79 pounds since surgery. It's unbelievable to even imagine I've done this. I've lost and gained so many times over the years, but this time it's real and I will do my best to never gain it back.
I'm having issues with hair loss and flabby, loose skin, but at least I'm off all my old prescription meds, I fit in an airplane seat without an extender, I can fit in chairs with arms and I feel so much more ALIVE than I have in years. I can actually walk and enjoy going places with my husband now.
I'm ready to start looking for a job again and hopefully, will get the one I deserve and not be held back because of size prejudice.
I have so much to live for - always have, just didn't appreciate it when I was fatter. I love being in charge of my life, thanks to WLS, I'm living again.
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