mrsdhairston
Coping under stress
Jan 09, 2009
As if just having this surgery isn't stressful enough, life continues to happen to you even after the surgery! On January 7, I lost my father whom I had been taking care of for the last 15 or more years. While I am happy for him that he is at peace and no longer in distress, I find myself having to resist falling back into old habits that would have made me feel safer in the past. My father was such a huge part of my life that I don't know how to lead my day without considering him in it. It all feels so strange. So please pray for me as I go through this funeral and interrment at Arlington A Whole Month Later! Thank you and I'll see you all next month.
Another Month...
Nov 20, 2008
Well, it's November and I found a gym! They believe in serving God and toning the body. I am so looking forward to starting a program!! Maybe that will give my metabolism the jump kick it needs to start going again!
Here We Are in October!
Oct 31, 2008
Well, here we are in October and I've lost about 110 pounds since my surgery on Feburary 19th. I have about 45 pounds to go to reach my goal weight. It really funny to see people you've known for years just walk right past you because they don't see/recognize you! I am posting my picture for my avatar as a pre-surgery picture for now, until a get a good one of myself in the present.Those of you who visit my site, write me, and let me know how you're doing!
Sorry to have missed June
Jul 08, 2008
Well, it is July already and I am 85-95 pounds down!! I go back for my check up on August 4. Not getting as sick as I was, and I have had to give almost ALL of my clothes to my sister in Ohio. I am somewhat of a clothes hound, so that purging was good for me.
Hard, but satisfying to let them go!! I am exercising, now and have cleaned my whole house from top to bottom!! This is something I couldn't do pre-op. Now I don't even break a sweat doing those things!! God is good and so is life!!
Hard, but satisfying to let them go!! I am exercising, now and have cleaned my whole house from top to bottom!! This is something I couldn't do pre-op. Now I don't even break a sweat doing those things!! God is good and so is life!!
New today
May 07, 2008
This is my post for May. I am doing just fine and following the program that Dr. Halmi has laid out. So far, I have lost 50 pounds and still going. I did find out that scallops contain a LOT of fat, so don't make that mistake thinking it's protein!! I was sooooo sick!! Leasson learned, though. See you next month!! I am 265 lbs.
The Chart
Apr 08, 2008
If you are interested, I have lost a total of 33 pounds since February 19, the day of the surgery. I am no longer sore and am facing the task of finding things that the "Pouch" will accept and not throw back at me. What a journey this is!!
Third Week After Surgery
Mar 10, 2008
Well, I am down about 30 pounds, now. The Doctor has put me on mushies, and I am learning to make it work. I am still sore, but am putting up with it and pressing forward. Lavelle, if you read this, be encouraged!
Well, I am past the Surgery!
Mar 02, 2008
I don't know whether to sing hallelujia or cry oh the pain! lol. It's done. and I came out with no complications so that means Praise God!! I am sore and tired of drinking my food, but oh well! The first doctor's visit post-op is Monday! I will try to let you know what's happening.
One Week To Go!
Feb 12, 2008
YEAH! I made it through! The screening process, anyway! 
I learned I didn't have COPD
which was a real concern of mine since I watched my mom die from it and I actually am surviving the Optifast that Dr. Halmi put me on to lose weight prior to surgery. I have lost 5 pounds in a week. I think we have solved the record-keeping errors and all the problems associated with that. All in all, I am ready to go. There is a store in Woodbridge, VA that gave me all kinds of things to sample for protein. Shakes, drinks, puddings, jell-o's, soups, fruit drinks.... I had no idea that there were so many ways to get protein! Because I only have internet acces at work, this will be the last entry until I return. I appreciate all your prayers and am looking forward to giving a full report as soon as I can! Thank you all for all your support! This has been a real help here. See you all on the loser's bench!
Time's Going By Fast
Jan 30, 2008
It's almost here and today I recieved the stamp of approval from my primary care physician! I am excited, it's true, but sometimes I still feel a bit apprehensive and when I'm not looking a little scared. I don't think I have allowed myself to admit that out loud before. But here is where we are supposed to be honest and that's what I am trying to go for. This is truly quite a process and if you are not dedicated to the outcome, it's one that you won't complete. I decided early on that no matter what, I am going to see this through. My Dad said that all my life when I get my heels dug in, you just may as well forget trying to convince me of anything else. MY HEELS ARE DUG IN!! I'm here for better or worse. Throughout all the tests, the nurses and doctors have commented on how great my health is. I just tell them, this is to be able to walk and breathe. I'm not waiting until I'm almost dead. I want to do this now while I can still have a good recovery rate without the diabetes complications. Still, I am very happy even though my husband's fear of me having this surgery is keeping him from participating in the process. I guess he thinks if he doesn't participate, I won't go forward and back out like I did before. He's wrong, but maybe that's what he's thinking. It's about time to go forward for me. 30 years of kids and husbands (two marriages) the one thing that's been constant is my kids. They are all grown, now, so it's time for me to get healthy for the grands! Thank you all for your support.
About Me
Waldorf, MD
Location
29.3
BMI
Surgery
02/19/2008
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Oct 17, 2007
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