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hello everyone,
Can anyone tell me if you  have heard or got a post card saying when the bariactric christmas party is? I want to come hav efun with ya all......LIZ JO thanks

I have been away for some time and am back now...I will catch up with  ya all and go to your pages soon. I am sorry I  have been away..

Hello everyone. well its been 2.5 weeks from my surgery date..and I am healing up ..pretty well actually. I  have been tired at times...I do get all my protein in and my vitamins....I get full at a ounce to  a ounce and ahalf of food. I gained 11.5 pounds of water weight in the hospital...I had lost that by day 3 after surgery. I have lost between 20 and 24 pounds since monday the 18th of may.It goes back and forth a little. I  dont know If that is enough weight to loose or not.it seems others male and female  have lost like 30 or so pounds by  week 2.5 or week 3..I feel like I must be doing something not right if its not coming off faster....or am i thinking wrong? How do I know what amount of loss I should be at? Is their a guide line? I have been a little down since my surgery ..since One of our support group  friends didnt survive  his surgery.I am also very  very Thankful I did..and I  have a greater appreciation for my life.... just thought id update you..please if any one knows if their is a guide line on weight loss let me know.Thanks and Hugs to ya.
                                                                liz

Hello EveryOne. Well I Had Surgery.I Got to  The hospital At like 9:45 am.Surgery was scheduled at 1. I was very emotional,and thank goodness they gave me a valium to calm myself..it worked great.I Got there like 45 minutes early that  morning..so I guess Dr.Gupta and her team were Ready early as well..because they gave me A valium..I didnt walk down to the surgery room..I was wheeled in a wheel chair....They Got me to get up on the table and everyone was so nice and  upbeat..in a great mood.They Hooked up my IV and I asked them to let me know "before you put meds into make me go to sleep."The Medicine Man  said Ok you will be asleep in a minute.A wonderful Nurse was holding my hand at the same time and rubbing the back of my hand..when he said it will take a minute..I said wheres the clock..and the nurse moved over and I could see the time..It was 12:44 Pm.And Then I was Out!Cant recall anything in recovery except movement and some voices and eventually someone saying we can move her up to her room now.I Got to my room and my Mom was there..and She said ..YOU MADE IT ELIZABETH....AND I couldnt open my eyes to see her..they had some stuff on my eye lids..the nurse wiped it out and it still took me a bit to fully wake up..and the Nurse let me rest for a bit..then she said "are ya ready to get up and walk?"and of course from all the drugs I was Not..But I did..she helped me sit up and get me up and at first she had to help me walk the first round as i was a walking wobbler..LOL The Nurse Held on to  me and she and my mom walked with me.I was so happy to be awake ,alive and walking.I made it back to room and they hooked me up and then a guy came in to make sure I knew How to use my spirometer,and I did great he said.MOM had to get going ..I could see she was tired.The First night I was Up every 2 hours walking and using spirometer and taking meds and ice chips. My mom told Me Dr Gupta was out by 2pm telling her I did great and surgery went well..The nurses all said i was a wonderful patient.I am So Glad It is over though and I am home.
I Had A support group Friend Who had surgery the same day as i did..he went in surgery at 830am...So I figured he would Be up walking the floors by the time I got there..and I asked the nurse who came on at 7pm if she knew what room he was in..and she said no honey I dont.You Can stop up at the nurses station and they can tell ya .SO I Did.I told them his name and they said he was up in ICU.I figured he had to  have extra care as it was a revision for him. So The next Morning I got up at like 630 did my walking ,my spirometer..ice chips..and meds and then my first breakfast was jello and grape juice..The jello was yummy  grape juice to sweet. Then Time for pain meds a walk and back to sleep.I asked about My support group person and no one knew anything.So I was getting kinda worried. About 4 pm while walking I stopped at nurses station and the one nurse took his name down and said as soon as I find anything out I will  let you know.But I saw the 2nd nurse look at her kinda funny..but didnt question it.So i  made it back to my  room..and for supper I  had cottage cheese and applesauce.took  another walk and asked for  more pain meds...came back got back in bed.I was just waking up around 7ish and walked and went to restroom  ,asked nurse for more pain meds and new nurse came on duty..he was a male Rn he was Very nice nurse.About 730 or so Our Other support group friends who  planned on coming to see me and the support person who was in ICU came In and I was so happy to see them..I said Hi and then I said have you seen Tom..hes In ICU and No one will tell me anything.They came Over to the bed and hugged me and said they were sorry to be the ones to tell me..But he died he didnt make it...I was in shock..I started crying and said Why ..why I dont understand..and The man Nurse heard me and came in room and said Is everything alright in here and they told him they just told me our friend passed away last night from complications.I was Upset.And AT same Time SO Very Happy and Grateful I was alive and I didnt have complications.I was and still am in shock.But the nurses and staff even though they couldnt tell me anything said I need to concentrate on me so I heal up well and do well.Even though it was a hard one to swallow I did what I was suppose to do and tried  not to think about it..But I can honestly say I am so thankful I am alive..I didnt have the health issues apparently he did...But Other than that..My experience at St.Vincents was wonderful...Everyone was so Nice and caring and helpful.Dr.Gupta and her team were so very nice. I came home On friday night about 530..its now sunday morning at 3:45 am ..Up for a walk..water pain med and to blog this.The Gas pain Is easing up some..the worst pain is the hole where all the instruments used went into ..the same on I  had a drain tube coming out of...it seems each morning since surgery is getting easier.I have been passing Gas,Burping..and Have had 3 BMS since i came home So I guess I am going well.I go see Dr.Gupta And the dietician this thursday.I will be glad to see what Dr.Gupta Says.I didnt get to see her the day I was discharged as she was busy with some other patients In Surgery I  believe.

I Thank All Of You  who sent me well wishes and support as I was nervous..It meant alot to me.I am So grateful I am doing well and feeling better than I thought I would. Ive Been saying My prayers ..You just dont know How thankful I am to be sitting here typing this after a support buddy passed away..surgery same day..May13th.I am sure with time it will get easier..it has already..it was just completly unexpected.I was the one who was nervous and a lil afraid and he said in support group he was just ready to get it done and start his jorney to loosing weight.He said he wasnt nervous or afraid.So I have said a few prayers for him to.Thank You  For Listening to me.I will Blog again after I see dr on thursday. Have a Wonderful Sunday friends.XO LIZ

Good Afternoon .....Well I Got A Call this Morning ..all My pre-op Test came back fine and surgery Is Set..Wensday  May13th.I am Nervous..and I wont lie a bit scared too. I went Out today and got groceries and a few protein supplements...I already  have all my vitamins.
I Also Went Out And Got A Nice tasty Steak ...Something I know I will not have again.I Could Have Had Ice cream and all that other stuff..but Nope didnt do It ..Just steak and very Little potato and of couse a very small salad.
I Guess Its normal for people to be nervous and a bit scared....especially after some of the scarry stories Ive heard..but I am keeping the faith and going with Positive attitude even though I have those feeling..of nervousness....I will be leaving early  wensday morning and when I get home from the hospital I will let ya all know How it went for me and how I am doing.Thank You For Listening. Take care..LIZ

Hi Friends...well Im getting closer ....Tomorrow will be may4th..On may 7th i go take all my pre-op test at st vincents.Then Providing all test are fine  surgery will be on may 13th. I am having the Rny..ive been reading all your blogs or discussion topics..and have been going to support classes and Im still a little nervous.I suppose thats  normal and to be expected.
I was told if I  have a bacteria in my stomach..that surgery will be rescheduled...not many people get it but i guess more than  ya think do.I cant remember the name of it but they told me they treat you with antibotics for a few weeks and then reschedule surgery.I dont think I have that but  they say some people dont even know they have it....
I am No where nervous as I was...I was really scared of the surgery..when i first went to my support group..and now I am  not near as scared or nervous...
My doctor Is Dr.Christine Gupta and I have heard nothing  but good stuff and I am hoping all will be fine and go as well as everyone ive read about on here...I will blog again after I get my test results....I just needed to write something and express my little nervousness.
Thank You  for listening. Have A great Night.LIZ

Good Evening Friends..I Just wanted to write and say Thank you  to all of you  have answered my emails and any questions.

I Had My pre-Op Class on the 16th. I Learned alot.I also realized This Is the next step before surgery ,except for my  labs On may 4th. While In class a few realizations came to me. Like Food....When you  look at the small amount You will be eating after surgery and the amount now,and certain foods I Love...I will miss some comfort foods..Like My spagetti..my chili..its not too much about what i ate as my portion size..and a few homemade buckeyes candy for christmas...But I want to do this so ....I can handle those realizations...I am Just Nervous,scared and excited  rolled all into one.

Ive Been going to support groups In Elwood Indiana and I Just Love them.The Lady There" GAIL" Is A wonderful Person..and runs a great support group..I told her at the last meeting..Ive been craving this  class Like a person hooked on drugs  craves his  drug. Part Of this being..I have  NO support outside of the group except one friend i can call and talk to..My other friends are all smokers or married to one and I cant visit or go do regular things ..like scrabble  or whatever we  cared to do..because they smoke..alot and I will NOT risk my surgery being cancelled or changed due to nicotine,especially when Im a non smoker. So i have been kinda isolated..and as far as them coming here,,well it never happens..so I have felt kinda alone and had to adjust my attitude a little concerning friends. They all have Known I am going through this ..and now when it gets closer..I can but help feel alone a little.If It wasnt for you who have emailed or my phone friend and Elwood support group..I think I could almost get depressed. But I Refuse to let it win..I dont want to be depressed. I want to embrace this and begin my new life..

I Am being positve...Like  someone told me god said if you  have the faith of a musturd seed you   can move mountains.So I decided my mountain was/is surgery and the healing time afterwards....So I have chosen to have the faith Of Atleast 13 Musturd seeds and know I will come out fine from surgery and walk and recover and heal well. I am going to put the faith in My doctor also..I just need not worry,and thats a little tough for me as I have always been a bit of a worrier.

I Hope each of you  who have had the surgery,especially recently are doing great..and have made it through the first month or two..smoothly,as they say those are hardest.
 I will  keep You  updated and Once again thank you  for listening and helping me out..It means alot to me.
  Have A Great Week..and Feel free to write anytime.
                                 LIZ