justcuz
yahoo!
Sep 05, 2007
2 Week Post Ops
Aug 30, 2007
Well, went to doc today. Got a big thumbs up. I'm healing well and doing ok. Yahoo.
Now...if I could just get off this liquid stage. :-)
| Weeks | Weight | Weekly Loss | Total Loss |
| Start | 355 | ||
| Pre-OP | 335 | (20) | (20) |
| Week 1 | 328 | (7) | (27) |
| Week 2 | 320 | (8) | (35) |
One Week Post Op
Aug 24, 2007
My energy started to finally come back last night. However I 'm still tired. Wierd combo. I might actually go out tonight and play poker for a little bit. But I'm sure it will not last as bending forward and touching the table will be sore.
Just thought I'd share.
Crossed Over
Aug 19, 2007
Now all I do is sit here and listen to my stomach gurgle. So far no problem getting anything down. But I am being a good girl and sticking to the plan. But I must say, these bathroom breaks are interesting. Let's just say tar looking water is very interesting.
Pre surgery, I was able to drop 20lbs. Then when I did the bowel cleansing, I dropped another 5lbs. (now that's a lot of cleansing) Then in the hospital gaining of another 8lbs of their IV stuff.
Well, Too tired to type. So I'll be back.
I'm baaack
Jun 21, 2007
I'm baaaack. Yep, you thought I ran away and never got the surgery. Well, you are half right. I never did get the surgery, but not because I was afraid. Turned out during my ultrasound it was discovered that I had a basketball size cyst. My surgery ended up becoming a full hysterectomy. The good news was it was not cancerous. Yahoo.
Well, afterwards I thought I could do it on my own as I felt much better. Besides, I just lost 16 pounds of cyst. 
Too bad it didn't stay that way. While I still am down about 13 of those pounds, it hasn't changed much. I have come to realize that what brought me to making the decision in the first place is still a great reason to do it 6 months later. So I picked up the phone today and called my doctor to get rescheduled. Well, I'll keep you posted. See ya later...........
Random Thoughts
Dec 02, 2006
I wonder what it will feel like to do the simple pleasures again. Going to the movies or a ball game and not worry about fitting in the seat. Fitting in places seems to be a biggie. Keeps most of us from doing such basic everyday things. How do we allow ourselves to get that way? The problem is it doesn't happen over night. One day we just can't. Instead of losing it right then, we eat more out of disgust and pain.
I feel like a dreamer. I picture so many things I want to do. Then I feel like poop that I took my dreams away or that they even had to become dreams.
It is what it is. I just can't wait for it to change.
:-)
Nov 29th - why we do pre tests
Dec 02, 2006
I was suppose to have surgery yesterday. However, I got a call the week after my pre-op tests that my Dr needed to speak to me about one of the tests.
He asked if I knew what they found during my ultra sound. (I didn't). He had to tell me that I had a large cystic mass growing and it was about 12 inches wide. WOW. I was at a loss for words. All I could think about was... "what now". Obviously the surgery would be put on hold, but I didn't know what to do or where to go.
Dr Fang and his nurse got me in for a CAT scan and blood work that day. They got me set up with a OBGYN/Oncologist for the following Monday.
I was in shock most of the day. Picturing this thing inside growing. All this time thinking I was just getting fatter.
Fast forward to this week. Turns out I have a cystic ovarian mass the size of a basketball. Can you believe that? Amazing. I am so thankful they did do all those tests, without them, it would not have been found since I have not had any of the normal symptoms.
So why you are going through all the tests and hating them, just know that they might just help you find other issues you never would have imagined.
Fun Filled Day
Nov 10, 2006
Ultrasound, chest x-ray, Upper GI, EKG, blood work, pulmonary and school.
The fizzy junk for the upper GI was actually worse then that white junk they make you drink. I joked with the ultrasound lady that I'll have some explaining to do on the bruises I will have. Having to push down on my "chub" to see my organs. LOL
I did meet two great people also having the surgery.
I think the class was when the mental understanding and the emotional understanding connected when I saw those tiny 1 oz cups and 2 oz was aweful smalllllllll.
Well, the 28th is around the corner. So time is fast approaching. Hopefully all came out well today on my tests and I can stay on target.
Approval Letter and Surgery Scheduled! 11/1/06
Nov 01, 2006
I have spent most of the past few weeks tracking down paperwork from all the side tests and trying to get them to the insurance person for my doctor. It was driving me nuts a few times since it was taking several calls. But yesterday it came, the letter I was waiting for.
I've never been excited to be told I was morbidly obese before, but to see those little words: "We are pleased to inform you that your request for coverage of morbid obesity surgery is available."
I called and got the surgery scheduled. Now it is feeling real. November 28th is the date. Few more test now to do and a lot to work around for work. I'm happy yet it did hit me that I was really going through with this. Wow. Big step.
Still haven't lost any weight pre-op, but now I will have to get off my butt and start being a loser. :-)
Joining the site - Oct 14, 2006 - At My Highest Weight - 355lbs
Oct 14, 2006
Over the past few weeks I have been visiting the site and taking a peek at your journeys through this process. I have come to appreciate how this site offers each person a place to come and realize they are not alone. A place to check and see if your challenges are common to others. A place to come and see what lies ahead for me.
Last night I made the decision to join the site as well and share my journey too. I've done all the pre-work and now I wait for the insurance to approve. Then I can have my date set. Till then I wait. I'm excited about what the future holds. Don't get me wrong, I'm sad about what I lose, but I know I have way more to gain. (seems kind of backwards when discussing weight - LOL)
More to come...
