strwbryblnd
strwbryblnd posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
Although I have lost 125 pounds, I still have the excess tummy and...
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strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
FIVE WEEKS POST SURGERY - I had my regular appt with the surgeon yesterday and was THRILLED that I have lost 42 pounds so far. But the BIGGIE was that he took me OFF the diabetes meds! One less pill to tak...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Goals..one down.. - I had my surgery a month ago this past Saturday. Today, I weighed and I have already accomplished my first goal!! Before surgery, I weighed in at 338 pounds. As of today, I am 29...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
ONE MONTH POST SURGERY - I had my surgery one month ago and I am already 37 pounds lighter! I can already see changes..for instance, I HAVE ANKLES!!! I am discovering that small changes are huge in my at...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
One Week Down - I had my first post-op appointment yesterday and the first thing I learned was that I have to slow down still. I tend to think I can do more than I truly can. That aside, though,...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Pre-op assements..check, nerves..check.. Surgery.. - FINALLY!! My surgery was done on the 24th, I came home from the hospital on the 26th. Since then, it has been the usual stuff of hobbling around, not moving too quickly, sipping ...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
I am now POST-OP!! - I had my gastric bypass on Wednesday and came home today, The surgery went well and I am trying to adjust my thinking toward the new diet. I know it will take time and I am ok wi...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
4 Days and Counting!! - I am four days away from my surgery and the nerves are really setting in. I am not at all afraid, but nervous as is normal, of course. I have been fighting with well meaning frien...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
18 Days and Counting!! - I am 18 days away from my surgery. I am not at all concerned about the surgery.. nervous, yes, but I AM human. I am a bit concerned about the diet part, but I can handle it.. what...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Eat it just ONE MORE TIME??? - Does anyone else deal with this crazy idea that you want to fix that one forbidden food just ONE MORE TIME before you can never have it again...EVER?? I am 24 days before surgery ...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Fear is setting in - I have had 3 1/2 days to enjoy the euphoria of having my surgery FINALLY scheduled.. now, it is taking a different turn. I find that I am feeling more fearful than I expected. I ...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Digestion - I have had just about 22 hours to digest the news that my surgery is just a month away. I have been trying to adjust to the idea that I need to have 1400 calories each day and how...
strwbryblnd posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
What a great attitude you have! You are an inspiration to the rest of ...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
FINALLY!! - I received the call today! My surgery [gastric bypass] is scheduled for August 24th! I am so excited and anxious. I am also nervous, scared and worried. Nervous for the usual a...
strwbryblnd posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
FINALLY!! - I finally got the call this afternoon!! After more than a year of evaluations, tests, consultations, etc., my surgery is scheduled for the third week of August!! I was so excited t...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
Just steps away - I have now had all three assessments and I think they went well. I have to attend a required support group meeting, but when I went the first of the month, after traveling two hou...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Assessments - On October 1, I had my physical therapy assessment. I think that went well enough. Everyone there was so nice and made the experience actually pleasant. Then, on October 7, I ha...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
step by step - I have just completed the first lab work and EKG. I completed the initial questionnaires and sent them to Dr. Eagon's office yesterday.. had the lab work and EKg done same day. T...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
It begins... - I recieved the initial questionnaire in the mail today. As I was filling it out, my hands were shaking. I kept thinking what is some information I put on here stops the process? ...
strwbryblnd wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
My Journey Begins~6-16-10 - Yesterday, I saw my own doctor to discuss having lap band surgery. She agreed that it was a good idea for me. We talked about things I had learned from my research. My daughters...
About Me
Salem, IL
Location
39.0
BMI
Surgery
08/24/2011
Surgery Date
Jun 16, 2010
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