Marlys S.

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OK got my 6 months check up with labs done.  DRUM ROLL!


I hve lost a total of 77 pounds and my labs are normal.  Wonderful news.  Looking forward to the holidays.  

Something about the holidays.  Fort those of you our there who had this surgery - don't sweat the holidays.  Spend it trying to maintain your weight versus losing.  Don't set yourself up for failure.  Be careful of what you eat but don't sweat it.  Be with your family and friends. 

Greetings!  Been quite a long time since I have updated.  So here is where I am.  I am presently at 177 - that is 72 pounds!    Amazing.

I had my RNY on May 10 - my two week check up was May 23.  Pounds lost 16.  I was hoping for more.  So now I am on the soft puree stage of my diet.  I have had chicken smashed. refried beans and cheese smashed and scrambled eggs.  I mixed my protein (1 scoop) in with my decaf coffee this morning for a cappicino type drink.  Tried to rewarm the left over eggs from breakfast for lunch today but then they got to dry and got stuck.  If there is anyone out there who can give me some more soft puree recipes - I would be forever grateful. 

For those of you waiting to have your surgery this is a very normal question!  I had doubts before and after my surgery.  I am sure once I am feeling better the doubts will go away.  I here I am surgery was May 10 today is May 14.  HAPPY IRTHDAY TO ME!  I don't have much pain anymore.  I am hungry but not really.  Know what I mean?   

I can't get in 64 ounces of fluid.  I am a guzzler not a sipper.  I forgot and guzzled in the hopital - caught myself and waited for something to happen - it never did.  The protein I have no problem with - I am eating sugar free jello, popsicles - although this morning when I had a popsicle I felt extremely full.  I can have tomato soup - but I don't realy like tomatoes.  V8 - I plan on trying.  

Any ideas out there are greatly appreciated.     

6:41 AM

Surgery is set for 10:40.  I arrive at the hopsital at 8:30.  I am feeling very nervous!  

I keep telling myself THIS IS NORMAL! 

I finally met with my surgeon on May 7th.  I have heard wonderful things about Dr T and all are true.  He takes the tme to explain the procedure and answer your questions.  My weight was the same as when I started my journey back in January.  I guess that impressed him because he said that is very surprising.  Generally patients go up.  So I am currently at 251.  Tomorrow evening I go tour the hpsital and attend my first support group.  I had doubts over the weekend with this.  Talking with Dr T helped out a lot.  Now I am ready.   They will not get me down!  

OK the class was very informative.  I hope I remember everything.  I am feeling a little scared. 

April 28

Got my lab work done today.  No problems that I am aware of.  Blood pressure was 110/70. 

April 15, 2007

I finally am approved for surgery.  My request was submitted to the insurance company (UHC) on March 1.  It took forever.