• Username: Kever4Life
  • Location: BC, Canada
  • Member Since: 11/30/2011
  • BMI: 54.2
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  • Surgery Type: RNY (03/26/12)
  • Surgeon: Nam Hoang Nguyen
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Wear shorts and not feel my legs rub together and cause a rash

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Fit comfortably in an airplane seat so I don't have to buy two!

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Lose enough weight to enjoy a cruise next year

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do everything in my power to lose this weight that I have carried around so long

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I was never overweight as a child until I reached 10 yrs old I weighed 122 lbs and my doctor told me that I was overweight. I never even thought about it before that and after that it was all I could think about. At 13 I was 172 lbs and my mother and I joined Diet Center...I went down to 139 lbs and was feeling great. The problem was it was pretty much a starvation plan so the weight slowly crept back on. Like most everybody on this site, I went from diet to diet and tried just about anything I could get my hands on. Nothing really worked so I gave Jenny Craig a try. Sure I lost about 40 lbs but I hated the food and ended up going on a cruise with some girlfriends and well came back 12 lbs heavier. I met my hubby when I was 24, I weighed 211 lbs and together...
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7 days and counting...
on March 19, 2012 1:58 pm


So, 7 days left and I can't wait! I am on day 9 of the pre-op diet and am still surviving that (Broth...yuck). I am getting so excited that I haven't let the nerves kick in yet. It seems like yesterday that I was saying that it was so far away, now here I am with only 7 days to go??WTF? Did I miss something? I am still waiting to hear the surgery time, won't find out until Friday the 23rd. I hope it is not the crack of dawn, I am not a morning person but if it is I will just have to suck it up!

Hubby is acknowledging the surgery but not supporting it, that is ok I have many others who are supporting me. I just hope he shows up to pick me up!

I have to buy a few things before Monday, vitamins are some of those things. I am going to make sure I talk to Nooshin about that again so I get the right things!

It is nice to hear from people who are experiencing this as well, I really enjoy the chats!

Talk soon....

Karen
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Day 2....
on March 12, 2012 1:19 pm


So here I am on day 2 of my pre-op diet....so far so good. I am not in love with the shakes but I just imagine that they are tasty and force it down. I have exactly 2 weeks until the big day.....I am still excited not nervous yet!

I have to find a way to keep my Glucerna out of my 7 year old son's hands....who woulda thought a 7 year old would love the taste of this stuff? He is also very fond of my almond milk...crazy kid. He asked me if I would be skinny when they picked me up from the hospital! Don't I wish......

I am not sure what I should take to the hospital with me? They tell you nothing except clothes, CPAP, and toothbrush but what about cell phone? Can I bring my own robe and slippers? I probably should have asked the nurse last week!

My daughter is also heavy, she is 13 but she has deciided on her own to lose the weight. She had me buy a book written by Jillian Michael's so she can learn about nutrition and exercise. I am encouraging her now because I do not want her to have to go through what I am. We will be able to walk together and when I am able to go to the gym.

There are some sick people around here but I am trying my best to stay away....I would be devastated if I got sick before surgery!!

Well I hope everyone has a good week!!

Take care,

Karen
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19 DAYS AND COUNTING....
on March 7, 2012 1:43 pm


So, I spent a good portion of my day wandering the halls of the Richmond hospital....I was beginning to think I worked there! I have now had every test under the sun and met more health professionals than I can keep track of!
All of the people I spoke with yesterday were great, especially Loraine and Dr.Draper....so much info to take in though!

I am good to go, I guess I passed the test! lol

My pre-op diet starts Sunday so that is the next thing to look forward to, I am determined to do this so no matter what I will only be consuming what Nooshin says is ok.

I really can't believe how fast time is going, I am shocked that I only have 19 days left it feels like yesterday when they gave me the appointment and then BAM there it is!!

My hubby is being a dick, ooooh sometimes I could just kick him in the butt!! I really think he is in denial and can't accept that I am doing this for health and sanity reasons! He nearly had a coronary when I told him I can't do much for the next 6 or 8 weeks! I have spoiled him way too much but that has to end, what is he 2? Oh well....they will just have to do what I can't!

I will be taking my before picture probably the night before so I look human in the picture. I think I will take one after every 50 lbs I lose....hang them on my fridge and look at them every time I think I may want something I shouldn't!

I hope every one has a good "hump" day!

Karen


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Wow...time flies!
on March 2, 2012 2:17 pm
I can't believe that I am only 24 days away from my surgery date! I feel like a kid at Christmas.....countdown is on!

I am not looking to forward to the pre-op diet but I will not stray from what I am supposed to have...I just have to keep my son away from the Glucerna, he really likes it (more than me for sure!!).

I begin the fun on the 11th (my bros b-day!) and that is a Sunday, I am glad for that cuz then I have one day to get familiar with it!

Tuesday the 6th will be my hospital visit, I wonder if they will let me know the time for my surgery then? I have to let my brother know so he can arrange his schedule (hubby has a new shift that starts that day....how convenient!)

I will hopefully blog more until the day arrives.....I am so excited!

Karen
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And the countdown begins....
on February 15, 2012 1:15 pm
 As of today.....I have 40 days left until surgery day!! I can't believe how fast time really is going it seems so unreal! I would have been on a countdown to a Caribbean cruise but I had to reschedule that to next year! I figure that I will be able to do way more next April than now....that includes fitting into an airplane seat without the extension!

Did anyone watch Donald's 600lb life? It scared me to death, he gained so much weight back. I know he wasn't following any type of meal plan or exercising but boy that was a real wake up call. I am going to try my best to do everything possible to keep on track and I am going to stick a before picture on my fridge to remind me of where I do not want to be!

My hubby is getting more on board with this whole thing which makes me feel so much better. I told him just think of how much more fun we can have in the bedroom! LOL I am sure that perked up his interest! He is losing weight without doing anything, that pisses me off! He asked me to buy him suspenders for his work pants cuz they keep falling down! He claims his belt is way to big but refuses to order a smaller pair of pants! Geez, men!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's day.....for once I did!

Have a great week and happy hump day!

Karen
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