jennylynn94

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I'm down now to 274--that's almost 30 total pounds gone. I'm in shock. The last time I was near this weight was just before I got pregnant with my daughter in June of 2006.  I didn't realize it then what a difference 30 pounds would make. I have so much more energy, I feel happier, and have more flexibility. I seriously was reaching a point where my weight was getting out of control. If I hadn't had this surgery, I really believe my weight would've continued to go up. It was so depressing. You know when you're trying to walk through waist high water, and you're legs feel heavy and you can't really walk faster no matter how hard you try? That's how I felt, and that's no exaggeration. 

If I'm in shock now, I can't imagine how I'll feel at 170!!! I know I'm shrinking, I can see it, but I still can't believe it. I can see the donut roll on my belly shrinking, and the rolls on my back are shrinking too. Is it possible that I'll eventually see my back as just a flat surface, with no hills or valleys?? 

I got 4 cc's--that was exciting. It kind of felt like an official stamp that I had the band done.  It hurt a little bit, kind of a burning sensation and then it was over. As he injected the saline there was a different sensation, I can't describe it, it was just weird. I've not had any pain or any kind of discomfort from my port. So, to feel that today was interesting.

I've been sick for the last 3 weeks so I'm happy now to be feeling better so I can get back on the wagon again. I did lose another 2 pounds down to 277!! Two more pounds til my first goal!

7/3/08

Had my first follow up visit today with Dr. Trieu. I'm healing well, the incisions are gonna heal nicely. I was excited to be weighed, although part of me was trying not to get my hopes up. When they had me step on the scale I couldn't believe it--I'm down 10 lbs from 293 to 283!!! 

I know, I know--it's supposedly water weight, but I don't care. This puts me at a 20 lb loss total since I started back in Nov '07--it's twenty pounds I'm not carryiing around anymore!! 

My first fill is on Aug 14th....six weeks away....I can do this!!

6/30/08

But I finally did it!!!!! 
My surgery was on June 25th. I didn't truly realize how life changing it all was until I woke up from the procedure. 

I went in at 9:15am and was home by 2pm. They were so nice at the hospital, they kept telling me to take my time, but my back hurt so much all I could think about was my bed at home. I was sooo uncomfortable the only place I did find comfort was in the recliner. I dozed most of  the afternoon, and I wasn't in a whole lot of pain. I can't really describe it--I was just very uncomfortable. Fortunately, I didn't have much of the shoulder pain I've heard others describe. It was mostly in my belly, and it really wasn't that bad. I felt like my insides had been beat up, not real intense pain, just soreness, but enough to make ask "what did I do??"

Even so, I knew each day would get better. The second and third day I felt weak and foggy headed. I've concentrated on adding more protein and fluid, and that helps alot. It's kind of tough--I haven't been hungry and have to constantly remind myself to stay on track, and watch for that first sign of fullness.

Today, I feel great. I'm starting to be more active, doing things around the house. I know it's going to be a slow process and lots of work, but I look forward to seeing a change. My goal is 170 lbs--I haven't been that weight in 14 yrs. This challenge is going to be full of successes as well as frustrations, but I look forward to it. My time has finally come to get it done!!! 

11-7-07
It was yesterday, and I can't believe how smoothly it went. I was so worried they were going to put me under a magnifying glass and find I wasn't a good candidate. There's a woman I know who after making a tremendous effort to lose something like 50 pounds (she was about 400), was told that she didn't really understand the work involved and that doing the band wasn't an easy way out. Needless to say, I chose not to see that surgeon! I hope something works out for her.

My dietician appointment is on Dec. 13, and in the next two weeks I should be getting a call for my psych appointment. I'm so excited--I can't believe this is finally happening. I've waited so long. 

I've already started making some changes, and I have a lot more work to do, but I'll tell you what---I am going to enjoy this Thanksgiving dinner coming up. Oh, believe me--I'm thankful for being given the opportunity to make a lifetime change, but also I'm going to enjoy every last bite of food . Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (next to Christmas), and this will be the last one I will get to enjoy some of my favorites--like stuffing, and scalloped corn, homemade dinner rolls. Oh well, that's ok, because losing 130 pounds will be well worth it!!! 

11-4-07
Got my paperwork almost all filled out. It still seems surreal to finally have that appointment. I'm nervous--I really want this to happen. Wish me luck!!!!