misscrys
This is bad....
Jan 19, 2011
Ok, so this blog is to keep a record of all that is happening: good and bad right? So let me go ahead and explain what happened. So, on Saturday Jan 15, 2011 I went to Falcons division game. I KNOW I'm not supposed to be drinking soda, but they didn't have juice at the stadium...just bottled water, soda from the fountain, and beer. I figured that the ice would water down the soda so it wouldn't be so bad. Wrong!! I made it through the game but I didn't take into account that the sugar would have an affect on me since I had only really been drinking sugar-free drinks. Needless to say, I had to stop twice on the way home to use the restroom...horrible diarrhea. So when I got home, everything was fine.
Sunday was ok. No work so I chilled all day on Monday. Drank apple juice all day (I know, I know). I even made some chili and ate a few crawfish with Old Bay seasoning. This was about 6pm. Everything was fine until I got ready for bed. At 10:30 that night, the diarrhea started again...which I still blame the sugary apple juice for. I was ok by 11pm and went to sleep. But at 2am, I woke up to a horrible pain in my upper abdomen. I usually can handle pain pretty well, but this was excruciating and I couldn't stand it. I ended up in the emergency room by 3am and had to suffer for another hour before I could get pain meds. After the xray, they gave me an iv with fluids, a pepcid tablet to take, and some morphine (YES!). There was an immediate change in how I felt after I get the pain medicine. They didn't see anything on the xray, but they called my surgeon and discussed my symptoms with him. They are thinking that I had a gall bladder attack and may need to have it removed. Grrr....
So, I went today for my ultrasound and the technician said that she didn't see anything but my doctor will have the results by Friday. In the mean time, I can't have any seasoned food....and I love seasonings. I got sent home with some anti-nausea medicine and some pain medicine, but hopefully I'll never have this feeling again. We will definitely see what happens.
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Sunday was ok. No work so I chilled all day on Monday. Drank apple juice all day (I know, I know). I even made some chili and ate a few crawfish with Old Bay seasoning. This was about 6pm. Everything was fine until I got ready for bed. At 10:30 that night, the diarrhea started again...which I still blame the sugary apple juice for. I was ok by 11pm and went to sleep. But at 2am, I woke up to a horrible pain in my upper abdomen. I usually can handle pain pretty well, but this was excruciating and I couldn't stand it. I ended up in the emergency room by 3am and had to suffer for another hour before I could get pain meds. After the xray, they gave me an iv with fluids, a pepcid tablet to take, and some morphine (YES!). There was an immediate change in how I felt after I get the pain medicine. They didn't see anything on the xray, but they called my surgeon and discussed my symptoms with him. They are thinking that I had a gall bladder attack and may need to have it removed. Grrr....
So, I went today for my ultrasound and the technician said that she didn't see anything but my doctor will have the results by Friday. In the mean time, I can't have any seasoned food....and I love seasonings. I got sent home with some anti-nausea medicine and some pain medicine, but hopefully I'll never have this feeling again. We will definitely see what happens.
STOP THE MADNESS
Dec 20, 2010
Ok, so I haven't had a fill in sooo long and I've been a bad girl. I've been eating whatever I want, whenever I want, and I've been snacking like no tomorrow. I'm thankful that I haven't been gaining any weight, but I'm disappointed that I haven't been losing. I got a fill today and the doctor told me to take it slow since it is going to make a difference. I can definitely tell a difference, my coffee is even going down slow....I just hope that I won't need an unfil.
~Crystal
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~Crystal
Dear Lapband....
Nov 26, 2010
I'm so glad that you're in my life. I have done things that I wouldn't have done 100lbs heavier. I've gone jet skiing without the fear of sinking the ski. I've gone to football games without the fear of getting stuck in the seats. I've gone to concerts and not have to worry about back pain from standing for hours (and I wore heels).
There are times that you make me mad...like when I go out to eat and I only can get in one bite. Or when I eat the wrong thing and have to jump up to go to the bathroom (from sliming). I get frustrated but I know you do this for my own good. While everyone fixed mile-high plates for Thanksgiving, I was content with my dessert saucer with a spoon of mac and cheese & a spoon of broccoli casserole.
Although I have been on a 7 month stall, it's ok...I haven't gained any so I'm good. I just know that I need to treat you right. Lapband, you have changed my life. I'm so happy, happier than I've ever been in life. I've done things that I thought I'd never do...I love my life and what each day has given me.
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There are times that you make me mad...like when I go out to eat and I only can get in one bite. Or when I eat the wrong thing and have to jump up to go to the bathroom (from sliming). I get frustrated but I know you do this for my own good. While everyone fixed mile-high plates for Thanksgiving, I was content with my dessert saucer with a spoon of mac and cheese & a spoon of broccoli casserole.
Although I have been on a 7 month stall, it's ok...I haven't gained any so I'm good. I just know that I need to treat you right. Lapband, you have changed my life. I'm so happy, happier than I've ever been in life. I've done things that I thought I'd never do...I love my life and what each day has given me.
Same ole, same ole
May 12, 2010
So...I've lost ALOT of weight and I'm in unchartered waters now. I'm currently in to 220's and I think I've only seen this weight on my way up...I just don't remember when. I feel alot better than I had in like forever. Life has been sooo great. I'm going out more and I'm always smiling (won't share the reason why yet...maybe later), I'm always ready to jump in a picture that's being taken...and I'm actually happy with the picture.
Now to the bad stuff. I haven't been exercising like I should, 1 time every 2 weeks is definitely not a routine. Me, my dad, and a good friend of mine are supposed to be walking the Peachtree Road Race, which is a 10K (6.2miles). I've never even walked a 5K, and I'm barely getting ready for it. I just hope I haven't gotten in over my head here. I've also been snacking VERY often. While I'm at home, I don't have the urge. I even have to make sure that I get in all 3 meals. But work is a different story...I snack all day. I think it's because of boredom. And I'm not necessarily bored, but sitting at my desk all day just gets boring. I've done better today though....protein coffee this morning, half a salad at 1:30pm, other half at 4pm...so far so good. I'm almost at 48oz of fluid....pretty darn good. Now let's just see if I can keep it off and keep my weight from creeping back up.
Until next time....
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Now to the bad stuff. I haven't been exercising like I should, 1 time every 2 weeks is definitely not a routine. Me, my dad, and a good friend of mine are supposed to be walking the Peachtree Road Race, which is a 10K (6.2miles). I've never even walked a 5K, and I'm barely getting ready for it. I just hope I haven't gotten in over my head here. I've also been snacking VERY often. While I'm at home, I don't have the urge. I even have to make sure that I get in all 3 meals. But work is a different story...I snack all day. I think it's because of boredom. And I'm not necessarily bored, but sitting at my desk all day just gets boring. I've done better today though....protein coffee this morning, half a salad at 1:30pm, other half at 4pm...so far so good. I'm almost at 48oz of fluid....pretty darn good. Now let's just see if I can keep it off and keep my weight from creeping back up.
Until next time....
So......
Jan 26, 2010
Ok, I'm soooo happy right now. On my doctor's appointment on Jan 12, I got yet another fill. I was at 4.5cc's in my 10cc band. So my doctor gave me 1.0cc and have me try to drink some water in the waiting room. If I could get the water down, then I could leave. Needless to say, the water just sat in my chest and was very uncomfortable. He took out 0.5cc and I was fine. This leaves me currently at 5.0cc in my band.
Since my fill, I've had wonderful restriction. I've had to go back to basics with the way I'm supposed to eat. I can't gulp my liquids down anymore, I find it easier sipping through a straw to slow me down. I have to make sure that I take small bites and chew really well or I'll get stuck. But, I've been dropping weight continuously and I'm so happy about that. As of today, I weigh 245.4 pounds. If I lose 5.4 more pounds, I'll be a total of 100 pounds from my highest weight (I weighed 340 when I first started my process to have wls). My lowest weight that I can remember was at 239, and I'm right around from that
On another note...I started my class this month, and it's a killer. The class isn't over until March 2010, and I can't wait. All of my free time has been focused on doing homework, so I have really no free weekends unil then
But I have faith that I'll make it.
Until next time.......
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Since my fill, I've had wonderful restriction. I've had to go back to basics with the way I'm supposed to eat. I can't gulp my liquids down anymore, I find it easier sipping through a straw to slow me down. I have to make sure that I take small bites and chew really well or I'll get stuck. But, I've been dropping weight continuously and I'm so happy about that. As of today, I weigh 245.4 pounds. If I lose 5.4 more pounds, I'll be a total of 100 pounds from my highest weight (I weighed 340 when I first started my process to have wls). My lowest weight that I can remember was at 239, and I'm right around from that
On another note...I started my class this month, and it's a killer. The class isn't over until March 2010, and I can't wait. All of my free time has been focused on doing homework, so I have really no free weekends unil then
But I have faith that I'll make it.Until next time.......
2010 is so different from 2009
Jan 08, 2010
So, I haven't written a blog in for freakin ever...so it's about that time. First off, things are going good with the weight loss. I've joined a gym and I'm workin it. I never knew exercise would be so much fun. This time last year is when I posted my first blog about how I was so upset because I couldn't walk up the hill in my parents' neighborhood so I had to come home. But things are different now, I'll walk with my dad in a heartbeat! I'd even go so far as to say that it feels good to sweat, I even have a since of accomplishment when I do.
I was also at a plateau for about a month and a half where I would fluctuate between 258 and 261, but I think I'm headed back downward now. I've also lost the little restriction that I had, so I go for my 5th fill on Jan 12th. I'm currently at 4.5cc's in my 10cc band, so hopefully this next fill will get me to where I need to be.
On another note, I started my online classes back this past Wednesday so we'll see how that goes. I'm hoping to enter into a MBA program in June/July 2010, I'll keep you posted on that.
Oh well, TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
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I was also at a plateau for about a month and a half where I would fluctuate between 258 and 261, but I think I'm headed back downward now. I've also lost the little restriction that I had, so I go for my 5th fill on Jan 12th. I'm currently at 4.5cc's in my 10cc band, so hopefully this next fill will get me to where I need to be.
On another note, I started my online classes back this past Wednesday so we'll see how that goes. I'm hoping to enter into a MBA program in June/July 2010, I'll keep you posted on that.
Oh well, TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
Grrrr....
Sep 15, 2009
Ok, so I had my 2nd fill appointment today...but let me tell you about my drama 1st. So, when the surgeon's office called me yesterday to confirm my appointment, they told me to bring an updated referral. No problem...when I tried calling yesterday, the offices were closed and I was advised to call back this morning...No problem. So I called this morning to have the endocrinologist do a new referral, the nurse said she would call me when the referral was done so that I could pick it up...No problem. When 12pm came and no callback from the nurse, I started getting nervous. My fill appointment was at 2pm and all of the nurses at the doctor's office was out to lunch...PROBLEM. I called around everywhere to see if my referral was done and it wasn't in the system. So, when I called the surgeon's office to let them know what was going on, THEY were gone to lunch. So, I decided to go to the surgeons office anyway. While driving, I called the nurse that was supposed to be getting the referral done and she said that although it's been input in the system, it takes at least 24 hrs to approve. MAJOR PROBLEM!! Luckily when I hung up with her and started back calling the surgeon's office again, I got a call saying that it's been approved and has been faxed to the surgeons office. Whew, they almost gave me a heart attack...over a fill appointment. It was hard to get this appointment!
Anyway, I went for my fill adjustment and like I thought, not a big weight loss. 6 pounds in 6 weeks...grrrrr. I have 2cc's in my 10cc band and was expecting to get 2 more cc's...WRONG!! I only got 1!!!! GRRRR, I doubt that I have restriction...but we'll see. And my next fill appointment isn't until October 20 (they only do them 6 weeks apart, but the receptionist was able to schedule me at 5 weeks). I'm on liquids today and mushies tomorrow, I just hope to have a little restriction by Thursday.
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Anyway, I went for my fill adjustment and like I thought, not a big weight loss. 6 pounds in 6 weeks...grrrrr. I have 2cc's in my 10cc band and was expecting to get 2 more cc's...WRONG!! I only got 1!!!! GRRRR, I doubt that I have restriction...but we'll see. And my next fill appointment isn't until October 20 (they only do them 6 weeks apart, but the receptionist was able to schedule me at 5 weeks). I'm on liquids today and mushies tomorrow, I just hope to have a little restriction by Thursday.
So much to say...plus my weights
Jul 13, 2009
Ok, I know that I haven't been posting like I was supposed to...but I've just been putting it off. So, I had my sugery on June 24th at 7am and stayed overnight in the hospital (by choice...I knew I wouldn't get up to walk around every 4 hrs on my own). Everytime I'd try to walk the corridors of the hospital, I'd get nauseated
...so I didn't do alot of walking. The next day (Thursday), I went to my parent's house and didn't leave until Monday...it was time to go lol 
. So, I was really just laying around the house for days trying to get in enought fluids/protein (which I'm still having difficulty with). My surgeon told me that my bloodwork showed that I had Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which is a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers. I was prescribed a series of pills that I had to take for 2 week...but there were so many to take. The prescription had me taking 18 pills/day, plus my normal 2 blood pressure medicines. After 3 days, I stopped the pills. It was just too much for me to handle and they were making me sick. I had my post-op appointment on July 7th and I just told them that I couldn't do it...so we'll be looking into that again at my 6 week appt.
Ok...so I guess I'll go into my weights (which I never discuss with anyone...so feel priviledged). My highest weight has been 340; at insurance approval, my weight was 334; at pre-op, my weight was 324; on surgery day, my weight was 316; 2 weeks post op, my weight was 308. I thought I would have lost more weight after 2 weeks, but I guess not. It's cool, as long as I'm under 300 at my 6 week appt. On this past Saturday (July 11), I started my Walk Away The Pounds video and I was actually able to walk a mile!! Hopefully I'll be able to make it 2 miles soon!!
Until next time...TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
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...so I didn't do alot of walking. The next day (Thursday), I went to my parent's house and didn't leave until Monday...it was time to go lol . So, I was really just laying around the house for days trying to get in enought fluids/protein (which I'm still having difficulty with). My surgeon told me that my bloodwork showed that I had Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which is a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers. I was prescribed a series of pills that I had to take for 2 week...but there were so many to take. The prescription had me taking 18 pills/day, plus my normal 2 blood pressure medicines. After 3 days, I stopped the pills. It was just too much for me to handle and they were making me sick. I had my post-op appointment on July 7th and I just told them that I couldn't do it...so we'll be looking into that again at my 6 week appt.Ok...so I guess I'll go into my weights (which I never discuss with anyone...so feel priviledged). My highest weight has been 340; at insurance approval, my weight was 334; at pre-op, my weight was 324; on surgery day, my weight was 316; 2 weeks post op, my weight was 308. I thought I would have lost more weight after 2 weeks, but I guess not. It's cool, as long as I'm under 300 at my 6 week appt. On this past Saturday (July 11), I started my Walk Away The Pounds video and I was actually able to walk a mile!! Hopefully I'll be able to make it 2 miles soon!!
Until next time...TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
I'm almost there
Jun 18, 2009
So...I had my pre-op visits with the hospital today. I was at all my appointments for a total of 4 hrs today. First, was my visit at the surgeon's office and they just went over info for the night before, morning of surgery, and post op. So that was cool. And instead of driving my car next door to the hospital, I decided to walk through the looonnnnggg corridor to my anesthesiologist appointments. That was my workout for the day and I broke a sweat for real. Besides having a chest xray and blood work drawn, today was just info. ALOT of info. I have my stress test tomorrow to complete my cardiology clearance and I'll be good to go.
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Finally getting on track
May 25, 2009
...So I don't know what it is with me and holidays, but it makes me want to get on track with getting healthier. I'm just about settled in my new place and after watching a few youtube videos, I decided to go for a walk. So, I got out of bed, picked up my ipod (which I haven't used in over a year), and I walked around the neighborhood. Now, I only walked for about 20 minutes, but I sweated and it felt good. I didn't feel any of the anger/frustration as I did on Jan 1 (check 1st blog post). I have an appointment tomorrow for my cardiology clearance and will 29 days away from surgery...the countdown has officially begun.
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Lawrenceville, GA
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06/24/2009
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Nov 16, 2008
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