http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/THERESAMARIE's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,170418/Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:34:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,170418/Happy Summer   It has been 5weeks since my surgery I have lost a total of 34 pounds. I have been having a horrible time maintaining my blood pressure when standing. Over the past two weeks I have collapsed twice from numbness in my feet and legs not to mention, I have been ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,165420/Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:44:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,165420/ Well, it' s been 16 days since the surgery still have a little soreness in the abdomen now and then.   Still bothered by the postural hypotension, it is awful!!! It keeps me from being active, I am now getting headaches and a tight feeling in my chest.  I have been ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,163733/Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:49:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,163733/ Tomorrow is my first post op appointment and I am so glad.   I have been experiencing some problems in being able to stay on my feet. When I walk I get dizzy and my legs are going numb.  I also am having problems with the muscles in my shoulders and ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,162616/Wed, 28 May 2008 08:27:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,162616/ I made it through surgery  Sorry   had to give myself a hand !!! It was rough don't let anybody kid you!!!  People may ask you what did you feel was the roughest part,I did not see any one thing as being the roughest part each step of the way was not ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,161456/Thu, 22 May 2008 17:55:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,161456/My how time flys. Tomorrow is my WLS day wow I can hardly beiieve it!!!  I have been thinking about this for years, I am sorry I did not do it sooner than this but I guess I was not ready.   I hope and pray all goes well.  I have ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,160267/Mon, 19 May 2008 02:33:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,160267/5 days and counting .........................getting really nervous worried about all kinds of stuff.   I did not have to be on a liquid diet I am winding down starting today as far as what I am eating.  I will start on liquids, jello, pudding, etc today then tomorrow I will transition ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159587/Fri, 16 May 2008 14:55:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159587/Down to day 7 just one week.  First I thought the time was going slow but now it seems like it is going fast. Fast is good, I am a little afraid when I think of what is ahead of me but, I am ready.  Trying my best to stay optimistic.  ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159305/Thu, 15 May 2008 06:13:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159305/What can I say- I am hanging in there.  Had my chest xray yesterday got that over with.   Sent forms to the Doctor to complete. Been on the message boards with my new friends and  it is helping me keep a postive outlook.   Nobody in family is checking in on ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159060/Wed, 14 May 2008 03:37:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,159060/Hi Well it is May 14th time is passing quickly.  I am ready to get it over with at this time.   Today I have to go get a chest xray the last of my pre op physcal.  Still need to get more organized for surgery. Prescription for the blood clot medication ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,158892/Tue, 13 May 2008 02:32:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/theresamarie/uzone,blog/blog_id,156813/action,comments/blog_post_id,158892/Hi Well, it is a little over a week left.   Starting to get a little depressed in general I guess this is normal?  I have alot of other things going on in my life.   I was starting to think this may not be the best time for surgery but then, when ...