crzmaja
July 10, 2006
I am 44 years old, married and have three daughters. I have been over weight most of my adult life. I am a teacher asst. for kindergartners. I feel that I have always been held back by my weight, and I want to be free of it. I know this will be a lifelong change and I am ready for it. I have been busy with pre-op testing since February 2006. I had to have all the preliminary requirements done before the letter to the insurance would be sent. The insurance approved very quickly and my surgery has been scheduled for August 14, 2006. I am soooo excited and nervous too. I guess that's normal. I am a teacher asst. and am suppose to go back to school Aug. 18th, but that will be delayed for me. I hate not starting with everyone else, but I have been working on this for too long not to go ahead.
August 8, 2006
I have rescheduled my surgery for September 18, 2006. I am happy with my decision. Even though I am anxious to have this done, I have alot going on this month with going back to the school I work at and a new part time job, and moving my daughter back to college on August 12, which would have been 2 days before my original surgery date. Right now, I am not nervous. I may be though the closer my surgery date gets. The new principal at the school at work at says he commends me for having the surgery, BUT he wants to move me to another position in the school. He doesn't want my teacher to be without an assistant for any length of time. (Has he ever heard of a SUBSTITUTE!) This really makes me mad. I love working with my kindergartners! I go back to school on August 18, and I will know my room assignment then. I feel like I am being punished for having the surgery. I know that I need to keep a positive attitude and not feel bad about my decision. I will update soon.
September 3, 2006
I am back in school now. I love my new postiion. I was worried about nothing. I am in the computer lab and so far I love it. My surgery date is getting closer (September 18) and I am getting nervous. I know I want this done for me and will be glad when I am on the losing side. I am just nervous about having surgery in general. Wish me luck or send me some support. Talk again soon.
September 15, 2006
Two days away! I am more mentally ready now. Very excited. Still a little nervous. Making sure I have everything ready to go to the hospital. I have been re-reading alot of information just to stay in the positive mode. I can't wait to get this over with. Thanks to everyone that has left me messages of support! They have helped me so much! Update soon!
September 18, 2006
Three days post op! Wow! I'm so glad the surgery is behind me now and I can begin my new life on the losing side. Surgery went well for me. A little tired and sore. I will update soon!
September 24, 2006
Six days post-op! Still doing the liquid diet. Not too bad, but am looking forward to something solid a a little more tasty. I ahve not been hungry at all. Yeah! I feel as though I am eating all the time anyway. Getting the all the protein in was hard the first few days, I have done better the last two days. I am walking twice a day, but tire easily. I'm told that's normal. I go tomorrow to have my staples removed. I went with my husband to the store yesterday, I have cabin fever. I'm not one to be a home body. Can't stand daytime TV. Getting bored. I'm going to try to go back to work on Oct. 3. I may give my part time job a little longer, since it is a little more physical and I don't want to go back to both jobs the same week.
September 25, 2006
Seven days post - op! I just returned from having my staples out, what a breeze. I was nervous about nothing. I was weighed today and I had lost 14 LBS! OMG! I was SO SURPRISED! I new I had lost a little, but I did NOT expect 14 lbs. YAHOO! I feel great. I am sooo motivated. Dr. Bauman said I was doing great, and for me to keep up the good work. He was much friendlier today, much more talkative. He is going to let me go back to work next week. I am going to my daughters volleyball game this afternoon. I can't wait to get out a little. I can't wait to go see the nutritionist next week.
October 2, 2006
Went to the nutritionist today. I graduated to soft foods. Got out the blender. I can eat oatmeat, grits, meats, cottage cheese, fruits, pudding, as long as they are blended to where they are not so chucky. I will stay on this diet until the end of October. I have lost a total of 23 lbs. since my initial visit. YEAH! I am going back to work tomorrow. I am looking forward to it, because I am getting BORED at home. I'm not a homebody and can't stand daytime TV.
November 2, 2006
I went to my 6 week post op appointment today, and to my nutritionist. I have lost a total of 32 lbs. I am shopping at consignment stores to find a few in between clothes. I feel great. I am trying to get more exercising in because I am working two jobs. My blood pressure in back to normal, and I have stopped having so many headaches. My husband was very skeptical about me having this surgery, but now he is very proud of me. I wonder why I didn't do this sooner. lol
April 23, 2007
Wow, it's been awhile since I've been on here. I am 80 lbs. lighter! Very happy with my weight. I am 9 pounds from the doctors goal, but I really don't care if i lose another pound. I really need to excersice to try to firm up somewhat. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I don't enjoy eating as much as I used to. I get sice sometimes if I try to eat too fast or if I don't chew up my food really well. It does get annoying. I haven't had a softdrink since my surgery, and I don't miss them like I thought I would. I have gone from a size 20-22 to a size 6-8. What a difference. I do enjoy shopping a little more. Trying to build up my wardrobe again. I have alot of big clothes to get rid of. lol.
September 18, 2008
Today I celebrated 2 years from another life. I weigh 125 lbs. and am wearing a size 4-6. I love my life. I have so much confidence in myself and self esteem. I would do it again in a hearbeat. I did develope an ulcer and gall stones. Unfornuately it was diagnosed together. My ulcer is now under control and my gall bladder was taken out in Jan. 2008. I eat pretty much what I want. I know what to stay away from, because I know it will make me sick. I still DO NOT drink soft drinks,or any carbonated drinks, ( it thought I would miss them, but I don't) I don't do well with fries, pasta, anything extremely sweet, or very much rice. I still eat at my favorite mexican restaurant (El Amigos). I eat kids meals mostly. (Yes the restaurants will let you do that) and sometimes I can't even finish them. I find that I don't like chocolate like I used to. I will eat it occasionally, and very little. Too sweet, makes me sick. If I eat anything sweet, I find that I like things like peach rings, or cherry sours. And for some strange reason now I like fruit cake, which I have NEVER liked! LOL! :) For anyone contemplating a gastic bypass or lapband. GO FOR IT! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Lots of Luck to you ALL!
Initial Visit - 232
Sept. 11 Pre-op Visit - 222
Sept. 25 1 week Post- 208
Oct. 2 2 week Post- 203
Nov. 2 6 week Post - 192
Nov. 20 8 week post - 183
Sept 18, 2008 2 year post - 125
