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My surgery was October 6th.  I had Lap RNY and I am doing fantastic.  had anyone asked me over a week ago I was still alittle miserable, sore and fuzzy headed.  As of today I am getting around fine and so happy at my decision to have this.  I see the pounds dropping off slowly but surely.

I was only in the hospital 3 days, Dr. William's did some hernia repairs and that was my main source of pain but omg I am so glad they are gone!  I had the most amzing set of nurses, Tatiana and Melanie, you guys ROCK!  So if any of you have your surgery at North Fulton regional Hospital, I hope you get these two!  I had one nurse who was a real pain in my ass, she was young and very snippy with me, needless to say my husband called the charge nurse who was also great and she changed my other set of nurses.  It just so happened I was in alot of pain right after surgery and was asking her why as I was getting into bed, when I asked her the second time she said she "already told me" and acted bothered that i had repeated myself.  When i told her in my not so nice voice that I didnt hear her (or probably cuz I was drugged up) she snapped at me saying I had an attitude with her and she didnt deserve the way I was speaking to her. OMG......its a good thing i had rubber arms or I would grab her hair and shook the hell out of her lol....(just kidding----kinda lol)

I have to admit, it's alot to wrap your head around and no matter how much research you do or knowledge you obtain, it just isnt gonna be enough until after your home and your facing this new lifestyle head on.

As of this morning I have lost 17 lbs!  yeah!  I can already see it in my face, thank goodness and feel it in my clothes, what an awesome feeling.

I havent experienced dumping yet but have felt over-full and omg it was horrible.  I also tested the waters way too soon with tuna and OMG I thought someone had speared me LOL......yup, just as I was warned, I got the shakes and sweats and thought i had taken some poisonous drug lol....

I also added some new pics today, some of the hospital stay and then 2 from when my DH took our little boy to the pumpkin patch.

Every so often I feel like I have NO energy and then I feel like I drank a gallon of straight caffeine.

I'm looking to go back into the workforce after the holidays but have already begun looking, i actually kinda feel up to it.  I went through all the local counties and checked out thier openings, so plz, if your reading this, say and prayer :)  thx!

I will try to update my page more often and definately share new pics as I get them.

Thx for stopping by and visiting my world.  It surely means alot!

Take care everyone!
HUGZ!

This darn site is making my head hurt LOL.....trying to figure out all the nooks and crannies!

Well, as you know my labs were off again but not as bad, this time they were down to 25, so now Im taking 200 mcg of synthroid, I will get retested again on the 22nd.

My psych exam is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th @ 11:00 with Dr. Pope in Atlanta.  I believe his office said it takes 48 hours for his paperwork.

After this, my paperwork gets submitted to insurance.  So far, everyone has given me positive feedback on BC/BS so Im pretty stoked needless to say.

Of course I wish this (WLS) had taken place well before now but I know God has his reason's for making me wait.  I'm not angry or frustrated just simply happy my time is now here!

I had one negative spirit who consistantly put me down and made me feel like this was a goal I wouldnt achieve or that it wouldnt happen, BUT---hello?  you said what?  LaLaLaLa !!! lol

This has been a hard rough road let me tell you!  The GF's and family who have had this amazing surgery have been wonderful.  The knowledge, love, understanding and support I have received has been bountiful!

My best GF in Virginia is also persuing this surgery, she recently found a wonderful doctor who is full on board with WLS so it looks like we will go down the road together!  How wonderful is that?  Im so excited for her!

Ok, on this note I will close, hopefully I can manage to get back to this spot and post again LOL

peach love and HUGZ
Pam