Kjnelson
Weight regain
Apr 16, 2020
So disappointed. I have gained back 40 pounds. How? Why? I am making bad choices. Grazing. My stomach can hold more again. Biggest reason I believe is a medicine called dexamethasone. I need it for my cancer treatment, it's a steroid known to cause weight gain and feelings of hunger. But I know I'm a snacker too. I want to do a revision.
Cancer is back.
Apr 03, 2018
One of the biggest reasons I did WLS is attacking again. Cancer. It is one of my biggest motivators to lose weight and be healthy. It also presents a challenge. I stress eat. Cancer is a huge stress. Need to remember, I can’t eat my way out of this.
Working to keep my determination.
Nov 19, 2017
5 weeks out and I find that eating is easier than expected. This is good and bad. I want to eat things I should be trying to do without. I had thought eating would still be a challenge and this would help me to abstain from tempting foods. So I need to focus on my goals, avoid temptations.
VSG is done.
Oct 13, 2017
VSG went well. Two nights in the hospital. Trying to get enough fluids in by taking tiny sips is hard.
Ok, more surgery ups and downs
Oct 05, 2017
So my 2nd scheduling date was October 19th. The doctor cancelled. It was either next week or wait until after nov. 7th. I had to scramble to get my work to allow me time off. But it's decided. Oct. 11th is my new day. I am excited but weirdly I feel rushed now. Jumping in with both feet though.
Very disappointed
Aug 29, 2017
today was supposed to be the big day. I had to postpone it for about 8 weeks. The only other person in the office had a medical issue arise and she needed surgery. Not her fault, I know but I am still very disappointed.
It's official!
Aug 16, 2017
My insurance approved the surgery. I felt they would but until they put it in writing I was a bit scared of it not happening. I am so excited! Such a big change in my life but I really want to do this. There is so much I can look forward to now.
Submitted to insurance.
Aug 14, 2017
everything is finally submitted to insurance. The doctor's office seems confident but I still get anxious. This is such an important thing.
Getting excited and scared
Jul 27, 2017
I have one more requirement to meet before we can submit to insurance for approval. Tentative surgery date for a VSG is the end of August. I am excited, hopeful and a bit scared. I am afraid of the pain after the surgery and a little concerned about what if something goes wrong during surgery.
This is too important though to let fear keep me from doing this.