Tammy474
11 Months Out and WOW!!!!
Oct 19, 2010
It truely has been a long time since I have been on here. As to date, I am down to 186 lbs with that being 138 lbs lost forever! 6lbs away from my surgeons goal and 16 lbs from mine. It has been a wonderful experience with some ups and downs. Looking at spring to do the body contouring.
March- 14 Weeks Out!
Mar 04, 2010
Well..... It has been an amazing 14 weeks. So much has happened or should I say changed. I am enjoying my life so much more. No more aches and pains. I can actually buy pants from Target or Walmart, something I havent been able to do in a good 5 years or so.
I have dropped from 324lbs to 245lbs in 14 weeks. From a size 32 (tight fit) to a loose 26, even my feet went down a half a size. Amazing!!!! My waist was at 66+ inches and now 52 inches. I cant believe how much I have changed. Not just the outside but the inside as well.
I am very greatfully for what I have been given. I am 60 or so lbs away from my goal. WOW!!!!! What was I thinking by putting this off for the past 4 yrs.
I am still struggling with getting my protein in, my hair has been falling out. Other then that everything is great. Hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!! Chat soon!
Tammy
5 Weeks Post-Op
Dec 19, 2009
Hello Everyone!
It has been a long time since Ive been here for a visit. So much has been happening and so much to do. I have been having some issues with the hernia repair and am dealing with this. Dr. Schwartz might have to go back in after the holidays to pin down what is going on. I have been in to see him weekly for the past 3 weeks.
Other then that..everything is fine. The weight is slowly coming off as well as the inches. YAH!!!! Im wearing clothes I havent had on in 2 years. I cant wait to go shopping to replace some clothes.
I hope everyone is doing great and looking forward to the holidays.
Congrats Kristy!! Im so glad everything is going well for you.
Chat soon! Tammy
2 Week Post-op Appointment!
Nov 25, 2009
I had my first post-op appointment yesterday. Everything went great and am now starting on soft foods. YAH!!! I purchased a food journal thinking it might be easier for me to keep track of my daily intake. So far so good.
Hope everyone has a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!!
Tammy
Feeling Good!!
Nov 19, 2009
Hello Everyone! I am now post op 8 days and everything is going good. I am healing extremely fast from the hernia repair.. Thank God! Not much pain but I am getting itchy.
The liquid meals are getting old. I now I have weeks to go before I can eat eat. I even dream about eating turkey wrapped in lettuce. WOW!!! Im starting to feel alittle hungry. Other then that things are going great.
I made a big meal for my family last night. I felt bad because with the surgery, I have not been able to cook full meals. Its kind of been egg salad sandwiches, pancakes you pop in the toaster.. simply things. So I made them a nice full meal and they enjoyed it so much. I had a chocolate shake with bananas blended in and a cup of chicken broth. Didnt finish the broth. Water is going down alot easier now. Sometimes I forget to sip when Im drinking out of the bottle. Ouch!
All is well and I hope everything is going great for you as well.
Home and Healing Well!!!
Nov 16, 2009
The RNY went very smoothly and was about 2 hours. I did ended up having a massive umbilical hernia repair which was an additional 4 hours. That is where ALL my pain is. It had been very difficult trying to get the pain under control.
I was only in the hospital for the night.....freaked me out! I got alot more rest once I did get home, so I guess that was a good call. My mom was with me most of the weekend. She had me up and walking everywhere. 2 hours on Saturday at Cub Foods and again 2 hours at Walmart yesterday. It did help relieve alot of pain. I was sore when I got home and laid down. It only hurts really bad is when I am trying to get up from the couch.
I am truely glad it is finally done. I am not hungry at all. It has been a fight to get in all of the water. I am getting better as the days go by. I am getting in 2 protein shakes a day, about 50g of protein there and some small additional things like cottage cheese, jello and pudding with unflavored protein, which I have not been able to find in any store. It was a sample canister from the hospital. When I go in next week for my follow up, I am going to check out Abbott Pharmacy. They said they have it there with different flavors.
The staff at Abbott was great.....especially the night crew. They were VERY patient with me. Dr. Schwartz was awesome. Explained everything in great detail before and after surgery to myself and my family. Great bedside manner. Come in with a smile on his face and you can tell he loves what he does and stands by it 100% I recommend Abbott highly. Great place!!!
Thank You for all the Good Lucks and Get Well Soon
Tomorrow Is The Big Day!!!
Nov 10, 2009
Well.... the time is here. Time has gone by so fast. Im starting to get a little nervous now. I know I have nothing to worry about but I still think about things.
I will be leaving for the hospital around 7:00AM. Surgery is scheduled for 10:30AM. 
My mom, step-dad and sister will be with me all day. Shockingly my mom has been very supportive about my decision. My sister has been with me every step of the way. Going to appointments and seminars with me
. She has kept me on track, especially during the liquid diet. BRUTAL!! Calls everyday to see how things are going. It has been alot easier with her by my side. My brother calls just to tell me what he is eating. What an ASS!!!
OH has been extremely helpful. Without you guys I would be lost. TRUELY LOST!!!! The support you have given me has been AWESOME. See you on the Losers Bench!! 
12 Days Left!!
Oct 30, 2009
Did my pre-op yesterday and everything is good to go. 12 days left until the big day. Im a little nervous about it. Ive been trying to take my mind off of it.
I started my X-mas shopping about a month ago. I must say I am almost done. I dont know how much I will want to do after the surgery so I started early. Trying to stay busy.
October Update!
Oct 16, 2009
So I got the call yesterday and I have been approved for the surgery. My surgery date is November 11Th. Wow! Less then a month. I'm so ready for this.
If anyone has an great easy recipes for the first month, that would be great.
Early August Update
Aug 03, 2009
I cant believe everything is going so well and fast. Before I know it, it will be November... surgery time. Until next time
