nursebongo's Blog

7 month update

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:24:00 -0700

Hi everyone,
I am now 7 months post-op and feeling great. I have lost a total of 100 lbs. My pre-op measurements and my 7 month measuresments are below.

AREA                     PRE OP            7 MONTH                           TOTAL GONE
neck                       15 1/2              12 1/2                                    3

bust                        51                       40                                        11
rib/under
bust                       43 1/2                35 1/4                                  8 1/4
waist                      46                      31 1/2                                 14 1/2
hips                       51 1/2                 40                                        ...

1 month surgiversary!!!!!!!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:05:00 -0700

Today is my 1 month post-op day. I have lost 23.6 lbs and a total of 23 1/2 inches off my body! WOW! When I did my measurements and added them up I was amazed. Here are the results: ALL ARE IN INCHES AREA PRE OP 1 MONTH TOTAL GONE neck 15 1/2 15 1/2 bust 51 ...

2 days post op

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:52:00 -0700

Today is Sunday, my surgery was Friday. I don't remember anything from the time I went into the surgical suite to the time I got to my room. I don't remember anything from recovery. i woke up with an N/G tube in my nose. I also woke up with alot ...

Tomarrow is the day!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:54:00 -0700

I am so excited that Friday is soon here. I have no worries, only relief that this is finally happening. I didn't do so bad with the clear liquid diet today. The bowel prep of mag citrate is another story... UGHHH that is so bitter. I mixed it with Ocean ...

Friday is fast approaching...

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:58:00 -0700

If I ever get to sleep tonight, I will have 2 more days of work then I have my surgery! The time has went so fast. I hadmy pre-op Dr appt. today. It waas quick and easy. I just love Dr Rita! She is so positive and optimistc about it ...

All packed and ready to go....

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:55:00 -0700

I finally got a chance to get to the store and get a few things I needed to pack. I have read where having underwear a size larger is handy and I also wanted a very comfortable bra for post-op. I got all the dressings and things I will need ...

Anticipation is growing.......

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:26:00 -0800

It's after midnight on Sunday here so I officially have 5 days, not counting Sunday, until I go to surgery. I am so excited I can't wait. I am ready to leave this exsistance behind and start my journey on the other side. I got my bedroom prepared and sanitized ...

Surgery date changed

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:21:00 -0800

Hi everyone! My surgery date has oficially been changed to 3/14/08. 4 days sooner than original date of 3/18/08. That makes it only a week away now! I am so excited and overwhelmed. I was planning on having 2 weekends left to get things ready at home before I go ...

Pre- Op Testing.... Ugh!!!!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:18:00 -0800

That is what I think of the Upper GI series with the Barium. It was all I could do not to vomit during the procedure. I knew going into it I may have a problem. I have a very sensitive gag reflex. I am proud that I did most of ...

2 weeks to go!!!!!

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:35:00 -0800

As of now, early am, it is 2 weeks till my switch. I am a little disappointed because I talk to my mother and I don't think she will be able to come down for the surgery. My step father is having back issues and her boss is firing people ...