mlchristie69
So much to do, so little time to do it all in.....
Feb 19, 2011
Well here I am 3 1/2 years out from my RNY and I find myself never having enough time to get everything done I want to do in a day. I suffer from horrible insomnia which leads to chronic fatigue, but I don't let that stop me. I have been threatened by the doctor to be hospitalized if I don't slow down and let my body catch up. I just feel like I missed out on life so much while I was heavy, I don't want to miss any moment of the time I have left on this earth.
I did have my tummy tuck in July 2010, only to have it redone 3 times after that because of a few issues. I ended up without a belly button, which by the way will get you the funniest of looks when someone notices it, but have no more skin causing me horrible infections and smell. I can honestly say, I don't miss that part any more.
I still get sick a lot and it varies on what causes it. When I first had the bypass, I couldn't do any rice, then I started to be able to tolerate a few pieces of it here and there, well this week, back to never eating rice again. My pouch is not liking it for nothing.
Anyways, I posted some new pics, yep that's me on skis at Mt. Spokane. In all my 41 years I have never been on skis and successfully made it down the mountain. This year I did and I LOVE it. Anyways, have to run, have people waiting for me, hope all is well for all of you. Alice, Molly, Sue, and the rest of you, I miss all those chats we used to have and pray that each of you are healthy and happy.
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I did have my tummy tuck in July 2010, only to have it redone 3 times after that because of a few issues. I ended up without a belly button, which by the way will get you the funniest of looks when someone notices it, but have no more skin causing me horrible infections and smell. I can honestly say, I don't miss that part any more.
I still get sick a lot and it varies on what causes it. When I first had the bypass, I couldn't do any rice, then I started to be able to tolerate a few pieces of it here and there, well this week, back to never eating rice again. My pouch is not liking it for nothing.
Anyways, I posted some new pics, yep that's me on skis at Mt. Spokane. In all my 41 years I have never been on skis and successfully made it down the mountain. This year I did and I LOVE it. Anyways, have to run, have people waiting for me, hope all is well for all of you. Alice, Molly, Sue, and the rest of you, I miss all those chats we used to have and pray that each of you are healthy and happy.
Didn't realize it had been so long
Nov 19, 2007
WOW! Didn't realize I hadn't blogged since before my surgery. Here I am just about 3 months out and never have felt better in my life. I am down 62 pounds and 35 3/4 inches. I went from a tight size 26/28 to a nice fitting size 18 for now. I actually have a neck and a chin that is quite nice compared to it all being one. As for health, haven't felt this good in many, many years. The only issue that I have is that I have trouble getting enough liquids down and have been hospitalized with some dehydration. I had to have a stricture fixed but, otherwise life is grand.
If someone would have told me that 3 months ago that I would feel this great, I would have called them a liar. Then the joke would have been on me. I can't believe what a difference this surgery has made in my life. I work out 6 days a week for 60 - 90 minutes a day. I have lots of energy and feel so young and vivacious.
Will post some new pics when I get the chance but for now, just know that I have thought of you guys and hope that all is well for each and everyone of you.
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, I know that this year it is no longer about the food but, about the blessings that I have in my life at this time. Health and happiness are so wonderful to have. It gives my life meaning and a purpose, something I didn't think I would ever have.
If someone would have told me that 3 months ago that I would feel this great, I would have called them a liar. Then the joke would have been on me. I can't believe what a difference this surgery has made in my life. I work out 6 days a week for 60 - 90 minutes a day. I have lots of energy and feel so young and vivacious.
Will post some new pics when I get the chance but for now, just know that I have thought of you guys and hope that all is well for each and everyone of you.
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, I know that this year it is no longer about the food but, about the blessings that I have in my life at this time. Health and happiness are so wonderful to have. It gives my life meaning and a purpose, something I didn't think I would ever have.
What a blessed day
Aug 03, 2007
Not only am I blessed to have my children in my life, I have been blessed with 10 neices and nephews. Last night I was blessed with a new neice (#11). She came in at 2:39 am weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20" long. What a beautiful baby, Jocelyn Marie has turned out to be. Can't wait to watch her grow and see the changes that she makes along with the new birth I am having for myself.
I can't wait to see the progress as I start on this wonderful, life saving journey. Thank you to all who have been supportive of me throughout this journey. I wouldn't have made it without you.
Hope all is well for everyone. Take care and looking forward to chatting with each and everyone of you soon. Hugs!
I can't wait to see the progress as I start on this wonderful, life saving journey. Thank you to all who have been supportive of me throughout this journey. I wouldn't have made it without you.
Hope all is well for everyone. Take care and looking forward to chatting with each and everyone of you soon. Hugs!
Just some random thoughts
Jun 13, 2007
Have been really thinking hard about this surgery and what I want to accomplish with having this wonderful tool in my life. I have made the following list:
1. Hopefully take less then 5 shots a day or best case scenario, none.
2. Be able to go to a mall, grocery store,etc without having to rest because my bad hip is hurting too much.
3. Feel better about who I am inside and not just this fat chick that pretends to be happy in this body.
4. Stop the progression of my fatty liver and hopefully reverse it.
5. Lose my CPAP. If this happens, I would be so excited.
6. Be able to shop in a store that is for something other then plus size woman.
7. Be able to buy something that actually looks good on me.
8. Be able to see my kids grow up and have babies of their own.
9. Wear that little black dress and look good in it.
10. Get rid of my handicap parking sticker.
11. Go to an amusement park and ride every single ride because I can actually fit on them.
12. Buy a swimsuit that doesn't have a skirt on it to hide my stomach that is hanging out of the bottom of it.
And I think the number one reason I am having this surgery is because I DESERVE IT. I am taking care of myself by having this surgery, something I haven't done in a long time.
Anyways, sorry this was long, just wanted to share some random thoughts.
1. Hopefully take less then 5 shots a day or best case scenario, none.
2. Be able to go to a mall, grocery store,etc without having to rest because my bad hip is hurting too much.
3. Feel better about who I am inside and not just this fat chick that pretends to be happy in this body.
4. Stop the progression of my fatty liver and hopefully reverse it.
5. Lose my CPAP. If this happens, I would be so excited.
6. Be able to shop in a store that is for something other then plus size woman.
7. Be able to buy something that actually looks good on me.
8. Be able to see my kids grow up and have babies of their own.
9. Wear that little black dress and look good in it.
10. Get rid of my handicap parking sticker.
11. Go to an amusement park and ride every single ride because I can actually fit on them.
12. Buy a swimsuit that doesn't have a skirt on it to hide my stomach that is hanging out of the bottom of it.
And I think the number one reason I am having this surgery is because I DESERVE IT. I am taking care of myself by having this surgery, something I haven't done in a long time.
Anyways, sorry this was long, just wanted to share some random thoughts.
Finally have a date!!!!!!!!
Jun 08, 2007
Post Date: 6/8/07 12:18 pm
The call that I have wanted for so long and didn't think I would ever get finally came yesterday late afternoon. When I looked at the caller ID and realized it was from Dr. Bright's office I almost got sick to my stomach. Answered it and Carol, his office manager, was on the other end. She said I know you have wanted this call for so long and I am leaving for a conference tomorrow so wanted to give you the news before I left. Yes, I was approved and have my surgery date.................AUGUST 13th!!!!!!
Seems so far away though I know it will go by so fast. After I hung up the phone the excitement that I had been feeling for so long gave way to fear of the unknown and the nerves that I have been pushing down during this whole pre-surgical time period. Carol also said that there may be a possibility of a July date but, she wouldn't know until the 27th so gave me the 13th of August date as a sure thing.
Just wanted to share the good news with everyone. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as my journey for a new way of life is just starting. Can't weight to join you all on the loosers bench. Keep in touch and take care.
The call that I have wanted for so long and didn't think I would ever get finally came yesterday late afternoon. When I looked at the caller ID and realized it was from Dr. Bright's office I almost got sick to my stomach. Answered it and Carol, his office manager, was on the other end. She said I know you have wanted this call for so long and I am leaving for a conference tomorrow so wanted to give you the news before I left. Yes, I was approved and have my surgery date.................AUGUST 13th!!!!!!Seems so far away though I know it will go by so fast. After I hung up the phone the excitement that I had been feeling for so long gave way to fear of the unknown and the nerves that I have been pushing down during this whole pre-surgical time period. Carol also said that there may be a possibility of a July date but, she wouldn't know until the 27th so gave me the 13th of August date as a sure thing.
Just wanted to share the good news with everyone. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as my journey for a new way of life is just starting. Can't weight to join you all on the loosers bench. Keep in touch and take care.
I am so disappointed that Carol hasn't called me yet.
Jun 02, 2007
I know it's only been two weeks, almost three now but, I was hoping to have my surgery date by now. I have left Carol, the office manager at Dr. Bright's office numerous phone messages without a single return call. I am getting frustrated and really depressed waiting this long. The way she talked to me the day I had my consultation, I expected to have my surgery date by now. My insurance, Medicare doesn't have any preapproval process to go through and I qualify with my BMI and co-morbidities that there shouldn't be any problems. I have had my physch eval already done by my counselor and given to Carol. I wish she would at least return my call and give me an update if nothing else. I am keeping positive and believing that she is just so busy with other things that she has me on her to do list but, it is still really frustrating. Anyways, hope all is well with everyone and hope to have better news next time I post.
I am an approved candidate, Insurance approval starts today
May 16, 2007
It's done and I am so darn excited. I just finished my consultation with Dr. Bright and he said I am a great candidate. Carol, his office manager is going to put in for my approval today and I can get my labs and chest x-ray done tomorrow. Then all I need to do is have my EKG faxed over to the dr and I can have my surgery date set. I am so darn excited, I cried when he was telling me that I was a great candidate. Now all I have to do is wait for my insurance approval.
One day until my consultation!!!!!
May 15, 2007
Boy how time flies. I can't believe that tomorrow is my consultation with Dr. Bright already. I am so excited and full of nerves it's not funny. I just keep praying that I am a good candidate and that there are no obstacles in my way. I will post more after the consultation and let everyone know what happens.
My New Journey starts
Apr 27, 2007
So many emotions and feelings about this new journey I'm about to start. Excitement at the thought of loosing this weight. Anxious, will I make it through the surgery and will I be successful. So happy for the opportunity to get my life back and away from a health nightmare.
Can't wait for my surgical consult on May 16th. I just hope that I am a candidate that will be able to have this surgery.
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Spokane, WA
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Surgery
08/21/2007
Surgery Date
Apr 27, 2007
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