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to get to 135 the weight I was when I got married

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Michelle S.'s Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I have been heavy since I was a kid, and then when I had my twins I just never took the weight off which made me unhappy.
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  • Comment by lexiep on 8/30/07 7:48 am
    Michelle, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow as you become "one of us"... Congratulations!! Best wishes for a speedy and smooth recovery. Lexie
  • Comment by babygirl tray on 8/29/07 10:15 pm
    Congrats, on your up coming surgery and hope everything goes well, and that you have a speedy recovery, Will be praying for your recovery be smooth.
  • Comment by Loralea on 8/29/07 9:13 pm
    Michelle, I've been praying for you today, and hope everything has gone well for you. :::gentle hugs::: and hope you're feeling better real soon!
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2 Years Yesterday
on August 29, 2009 2:57 am
It is so hard to believe that two years ago I began the journey of a life time and since then I have managed to loose and keep off 85 pounds.  I was scared going into the hospital, not knowing exactly what to expect.  I really did not know anyone that had had the Gastric Bypass and had only been on OH for a few weeks.   It has not always been an easy process.  I have had lots of issues with an ulcer and other stomach problems but I would not change any of it for one sec.  Today I can do things I never thought I would want to do.  I look forward to my walk every day, and it makes me feel so much better.  I can walk up a hill and not be out of breath at the top, I can cross my legs and I even went horse back riding.  That was something I had not done since I was a kid.  Most of all though is I can walk down the street with my head held high not imbarrased about the way I look.  Before surgery none of that was possiable.  I beieve it is because of my faith in God and OH Texas Message Board that I have made it this far.  I know that no matter what (and it is not always weight) the issue someone on OH has an answer for me.  Next year at this time I will be in Dover DE and it makes me nervous to be so far away but alas that is the life of the Military.  Again I am greatful, and feel so blessed.  Thank you OH and thank you TMB.  You are all loved.  Michelle
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It has been a year today
on August 28, 2008 5:00 am

I have been sitting here for the last 15 minuets reflecting on what I was doing a year ago today.  I was actually already at the hospital waiting for them to call my name, knowing that my life was about to change forever.  I was nervous, and I was really scared, but in the back of my mind where all the voices of TMB, telling me it was going to be ok, and that they would be waiting for me on the loosers bench when I get back.  It was that, that got be through the next day or so.  The last year has not been all roses for me.  I have been in and out of the hospital more in the last year then ever before in my life.  For you that are new, let me reminde you to sip sip sip and walk walk walk.  I did the walking part but forgot the sipping part and so I ended up dehydrated and on my first visit with my surgeon he sent me right back to the hospital where I stayed for a few more days while the hydrated me.  I have had to have a couple of endoscopys, but they finally after a few more hospital stays discovered I had an ulcer.  This is not typical for all of us to be in and out of the hospital like that.  I have people ask me if I would do it again and I say without a doubt I would do it over and over again.  This was the best decision I ever made.  I have lost 90 pounds and gone from a 22/24 to an 8.  I have energy to exercise everyday, where before I just wanted to sit around and do nothing all day long.  I have a new found self confidence.  When I was heavy I could barely look at myself in the mirror, today every time I walk by the mirror I cant help but take a peek.  I guess the best part of this journey has been becoming part of a family, that loves me no matter what I look like, and accepts me for who I am.  I am blessed.  Thank you all for taking this journey with me.  It has been a wild ride but I look forward to many many more.

My surgeon Dr. Warnock has been the best and is always there for me when I needed him, and one of the most kindest and understanding people I have ever met.  For those of you thinking about this taking this journey, let me tell you it is worth it.  If you have not checked out the Texas Message Board do it.  They are wonderful people and full of knowledge. 

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PS is Tomorrow
on March 17, 2008 7:47 am

Well here it is one day before my PS.  I am so excited yet extreamly nervous.  I am so glad that I have the support of my family, and friends.  My Mom told me today that she was sorry I had to go through this but gives me a lot of credit for getting it done.  She knows that it is something that has to get done, either now or a year from now and I choose now.  Mark (My DH) is also excited about me getting it done.  I just want to say thank you to all my TMB friends, and especially Tanya, Dana, Gina, and Jenny.  You have all been great.  I am so blessed to have my friends from TMB!  I am on liquid diet for now and it is hard sometimes but I know that in the long run it will be well worth it.  I will post more when I get home from the Hospital.  Keep praying for me!

Michelle

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Well it has been a two year process for me.  I am 49 years old and the mother of three, grandmother of one.  I have been married for 15 years to a man in the Air Force and we are currently stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base.  We have been here for two and a half years, and I have been trying to have the WLS since I got here.  The first time I went to the doctor I was not even close to being at the right weight now I am at the right weight, and so ready to have this surgery.  I am tired of being imbarrased when I fly and have to get a seat and am so uncomfortable, when I take my son to the fair and I am to big to go on some of the rides.  I look forward to getting back to the weight I was when I got married.  I know it will help me all the way around.  My surgery is in three weeks and I am ready, to be free from this weight, and to be healthy and to be around for a very long time.  I will write more after my surgery is done.

August 19, 2007....My gosh is the 31st ever going to get here.  It seems like it is taking forever.  It is all I think about and all I talk about these days.  I start my liquid diet on the Tuesday.  I really think this is going to be harder then the bypass itself.  Don't ask me why I feel that way just do.  My husband is really supportive and has said I dont need to worry about cooking the 10 days I am on the liquid, that he would take care of everything for him and my son.  I guess I can go in the other roon while they are eating or do my jello.  Anyway just wanted to update all.    Will write again later.

August 24, 2007  Well I got a call from the doctor yesterday saying they are going to move my surgery up to Wednesday of next week.  I am really excited about having it done.  The protien diet is going ok.  I tried the Kiwi Strawberry and the Apple and really liked both of those.  So waiting on them to come in the mail.  In the mean time I am just dealing with the coconut stuff.  Eating lots of Popsycles, and jello and I have had more water in the last few days then I have had in a very long time.   Monday I go to the nutrition class, then to the Hospital for pre-op, then back to the doctors for final appointment before surgery.  I will post more after Monday!
August 26th,
I am driving myself insain.  I finally had to tell my husband to put the scale away (hide it) so I would not get on the scale again till after surgery when I am supposed to.  I wish Wednesday would just get here.  Actually I will be glad when tomorrow is over and I know for certain that my surgery is going to happen as planned.  Liquid Diet is going much better.  I finally found something decent to add to my protien powder and it does not taste terriable.  Have been adding CL rasberry and it is good.  I cant take the jello because it kills my stomach and gives me terriable indigestion.  Oh well.  I will update after tomorrow. I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!

September 2, 2007
Well surgery has come and gone.  It was on the 29th of August.  I stayed in the hospital for  four days.  United Regionc was a great hospital.  The day nurces were the best.  I was on the 4th floor on the 2nd night because my doc was on vacation.  I had a nurce named Bever,ly and she just spoiled me.  The worst part was the hide a scan I needed to have to make sure there was no blockage.  That was an hour and a half ordeal with no pain medeication.  I told them what I thought when I was done.  Oh well guess the important thing is I am home and I should be feeling better any day now.  I look forward to a wonderful journey.
September 4th
I guess part of this journey is not being able to sleep at night???  Since I got home from the hospital sleep just does not seem to be an option.  I have been running a fever the last few days between 99 and 100.6.  I have spoken to Dr. W. a  few times and he was going to call in some antibiotics for me.  I am going to see him this afternoon and see what he thinks.  I guess I am afraid of being dehydraded.  Will know more this afternoon.  I kind of look at this writing as a way to get junk out that I am feeling.

September 28th
Well each day gets a little better.  It has been almost  6 weeks since my surgery and if you had asked me six weeks ago if I would feel as good as I do today I would have told you, you were crazy.  I am still having a hard time with Viatamins but the protien is getting just a little bit easier.  I start my day with a little protien, and some nonfat yogurt and it seems to taste pretty good.  Only took six weeks to figure it out.  I have lost a total of 35 pounds and today cleaned out my closet of all the things that dont fit anymore.  What a great feeling that was.  I am walking every day for about 30 minuets but I am starting to think it is time to pick up the pace a little.  We will see.  Hubby said he would buy me a bike so I might start doing that.  Well guess that is all for now.  Feeling so much better.  
October 5th
Well two days ago I went to see Dr. W. because I had not been feeling very well.  Having a hard time keeping food down or anything for that matter.  He put me in the Hospital because I was dehydrated.  They kept me a couple of days and I am feeling better now.
October 10th,
Feeling much better these days.  Trying to eat, and drink lots of fluids.  So far so good.  Take my advice dont let yourself get dehidrated.  It's not much fun.