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It's been a while since I have posted here, and it feels like so much has happened. I am one pound within my goal. I got seen by my PCP for my blood pressure, and was put on medicine to lower it. This was a killing blow to my ego. I was ok being overweight, I was pre-diabetic, and knew I had borderline blood pressure. I thought once I start taking care of myself, these things would begin to fix themselves.
I have been having terrible stomach pains.  After first I thought it was just after eatting eggs, but last night proved my stomach doesn't care. They are the worst, most intense pains I have ever had in my life. I have had an ultra sound to rule out my gallbladder. No stones there, so I was fine. Although every symptom was pointing me to my gallbladder! I felt like that guy in Fifth Element asking where my stones were!
 

Another stomach attack had sent me to the ER, where they did blood work for everything on me, and couldn't find anything wrong and decided to call it "Gastritis".


Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. It may also be caused by any of the following:

• Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): A bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the stomach. Without treatment the infection can lead to ulcers, and in some people, stomach cancer.
• Pernicious anemia: A form of anemia that occurs when the stomach lacks a naturally occurring substance needed to properly absorb and digest vitamin B12.
• Bile reflux: A backflow of bile into the stomach from the bile tract (that connects to the liver and gallbladder).
• Infections caused by bacteria and viruses.

If gastritis is left untreated, it can lead to a severe loss in blood and may increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.

I was then prescribed prescription strength Pepcid to take twice a day.  The stomach attacks have happened twice since I have been on the medicine. This takes us up to speed to now.  I have an endoscopy scheduled for Tuesday.  My file is in front of my surgeon, we are just awaiting these results. I want to know what it is! What's going on! 

I'm thinking about posting some of my blogs on here as well so it doesn't look like I completely forgot about my profile 

I haven't been on here in a while, and I wish I had stuck with things. So what happened was I went through all of my oreintations and doctor's visits. I was all set, just had to loose 10% of my weight before they would ok me for surgery.  What went wrong?  Well, I would like to say I tried and I tried, but I just couldn't.  But that was not the case.  I became unsure of what exactly I wanted to do.  This eventually led to me going back to every old habbit, and gaining an additional 20 pounds to the number that was the heaviest I have ever weighed. 

But now the time is here. It has clicked in my head. I am pre-diabetic, I am pre-high blood pressure. And I am sure I am one step away from sleep apnea like the rest of my familiar suffers from. So here I am. I have an appointment to get back into it on the 21st of this month. I need to do this. I have to do this. For myself. To prove to myself that I am more, and am worth more than that. 

I am 25. I am 321lbs. Let's change that. 

                                 Amanda

Hey everyone!
I have Orientation on April 10th! I CANNOT wait!! I am getting so impatient with this whole proccess! The the only thing really new right now. Oh that and school is kicking my ass! The next person who I hear say "Oh...youre an art major..thats so easy." I will smack them across the face! I am not JUST and art major.. I am an animation/illustration major! You know what THAT means? Not only do I have to learn FINE art techiniques, I have to learn the aspects of animating as well.  Ahhh sorry for the rant! Going back to the dorm tonight after a week off...booo! XD  Have a good week everyone!
                                                                                                         Amanda 

Hmm... What to say....

  I really like this website. I didn't know something like this existed! All the people on here and their stories are really inspiring.

So far in my weight loss journey, I have been to the Weight Loss Surgery Overview class.  It was really discouraging. They showed us a 45 minute video on Gastric Bypass and all the harmful things that comes with it.  The video scared me and I did not ask for the next step.  After doing more research on my own, I learned that there are other options and whatnots and was back on board with the idea. So Friday, I have an appointment with a psychologist I believe.  I am really excited for this process and cannot wait to be able to buy clothes in a normal store, or feel like my weight is not the only thing people notice.  Here's to the next step! 
               Amanda