terrylynn
I am scheduled for surgery on Jan. 15, 2003. This will be my third attempt at bariatric surgery, so I guess this is considered a revision. I have reached a point in life where I know that I can't control my weight by normal means. It is difficult to admit that I have this limitation. My weight yo-yos constantly.
Jan. 7,2004
My surgery is one week away. I'm feeling really excited today. I had my filter put in on Jan. 5. I got to see the surgical unit at Harper so I'm a little more comfortable knowing where I'm going to be. The staff seemed very efficient and supportive for the filter procedure. I've just read some journals of others and it was so helpful for me that I thought I will do the same. My weight is 277 today and I'm hoping to lose 100 pounds so that I can live longer. I wish I could just go to sleep right now and wake up and the surgery would be over. Kind of like Rumplestillskin!
January 15, 2004
Surgery at Harper with Dr. Schuhknecht. Not a good experience. But I'm still alive and on the losing side!!
May 16, 2004
Not having much luck keeping the pouch open. I've not been able to eat solids since the surgery. Have been scoped and dilated 4 times in 4 months. I'm seeing a specialist in Kalamazoo about having a stent put in place till the pouch heals open.
May 21, 2004
I'm finally able to update here. I'll start with weight history.
Jan. 15, 2004 279 lbs First measurements were taken:
Feb. 29, 2004 238 lbs at Fitness on April 6, 2004.
Apr. 18, 2004 220 lbs May 13, 2004 - lost 8.75 inches
Apr. 27, 2004 216.5 lbs
May. 5, 2004 215 lbs
May 19, 2004 211.5 lbs
May 21, 2004 211 lbs
June 2, 2004 208 lbs
June 21, 2004 201.5
June 28, 2004 199.0
July 07, 2004 196.0 83lbs lost
July 12, 2004 196.5
July 19, 2004 195.0
July 26, 2004 194.0
August 10,2004 189.5
Sept. 10,2004 187
Oct. 11, 2004 184
Oct. 18, 2004 177.5
Oct. 25, 2004 176.5
Dec. 6, 2004 173.5
Jan. 26, 2005 164.5
Mar. 27, 2006 129
Apr. 18, 2006 133 FIRST WEIGHT GAIN
July 7, 2006 130
Saw this 279/201.5/150 is it possible or even feasible? I need to get measured at Fitness again. I'm so hesitant, not sure why.
July 7, 2004
I had a stent put in the stoma to keep it from closing till it heals open. This was done June 29. Dr. Quartamus, in Kalamazoo, is my gastro-surgeon. He's wonderful. For the first time since my surgery, I'm eating solid food. There is no discomfort when I swollow. Dr. Schuhknecht promised that this day would come. It was not easy but I did keep trusting in that even when my head was in the toilet so many times. I'm eating so freely now it's almost scarey. I was sure that I had gained but am down 3 lbs. since the stent so it is WORKING and I'm feeling GREAT!!!
279/196/150 WOW!!!Less than 50 lbs to goal.
July 19, 2004
The stent is working wonderfully. It is so much better, now that I can chew and swollow. Have not thrown up since the stent was put in. I am surprised that I'm losing, be it slowly, as my input has increased so much. I can actually say that I feel better than I have in 25 years. It's so hard to believe that I may weigh 150 lbs in 6 more months but even if I don't lose another pound I'm so grateful for this procedure. I bought a pair of jeans this weekend, size 14 from a size 26 - sure feels good!!!
279/195/150
July 26, 2004
My weight loss has slowed down to a pound a week. I haven't been able to do water aerobics for the past 2 weeks as the pool is closed for repair. That should show in my numbers, will be interesting to see. I'm eating alot, almost worry that it is too much but I try to concentrate on protein. I feel better than I've felt in years so that's the most important thing!!
279/194/150
August 10, 2004
I've been afraid to weigh as I haven't been to water aerobics for a few weeks as the pool was being repaired. I've felt "FAT" and the feeling has lasted. I finally pulled out the scale and it has gone down. I am so grateful for this surgery. I have been feeling "normal" also. Haven't felt the need to be so connected to the message boards. And since I've had the stent in, I'm eating much larger amounts of food. That's kind of scarey too, but it's working!!! It's almost a magical feeling. I started to ride my bike for the first time and I felt as free as a bird and so young.
279/189.5/150
September 18, 2004
I had the stent removed on the 14th of this month. Had a sore throat and thru up my lunch the second day. Was really scarey, till my sister reminded me that this happened when the stent was inserted. I'm sure it was from inflamation or the anesthetic as I'm eating fine today. I have just re-started water aerobics and will be going regularly starting next Tuesday. Weight loss has almost stopped. 2.5 lbs in a month. I'm grateful for what I've lost so I'll just take it as it goes or doesn't go. I'm involved in an unhealthy relationship, have been alone this weekend and monitoring my thoughts. I think I have been using this relationship to divert me from focusing on my recovery from this surgery and my addiction to food.
279/187/150
January 26, 2005
So much has changed in my life. All for the good! I'm so grateful for this surgery. I'm going to two Plastic surgeons to see which I like best. The thought of more surgery is frightening but I'm glad I have my sister to encourage me forward. She had her breast reduction and is doing wonderfully. My first appointment is Jan. 28, with Dr. Pummill and then Dr. Ellen on Feb. 2. I'll just take this one step at a time. My liver enzyme levels are high and I had an ultrasound of my abdomen done on Jan. 25. I won't get the results until my appointment on Feb. 4.
I'm anxiously awaiting notification for two job interviews which I'm hoping will result in a promotion. I've met a gentleman that I really am comfortable with, but still feel like it's in the learning stages.
I'm impressed with how my confidence has improved and how less anxious I am about coping with the little things. It's such a good feeling to not see the weight coming back on . I'm hoping to be able to do more excercising this year. I know once I get started I will do fine. It's just getting started that's hard for me.
279/164.5/150 Less than 15 lbs to goal!!
March 27, 2006
Two years and two months. So much has happened to me! I had a slip and fall back in March of 2005. Two surgeries, a bleeding ulcer from the pain meds, alot of physical therapy, good grief! I'm hoping from this day forward that I can start enjoying my new body.
I haven't been on this website for over a year, I'm thinking I need to re-connect so that I don't get back into old habits. I've been noticing several WLS celebs that have put on weight. I want to be healthy. I have not been able to do excercise because of my injury but will be clear to start after April 10.
I quit smoking AGAIN on Feb. 4, 2006 and need to make that change a permanent change as the gastric problems discovered a bad esophagus, Barrett's Syndrome, which is pre-cancerous. I do not want to die from cancer until I get to enjoy this lighter weight for awhile.
279/129 I'm content at 130 lbs. I will focus on maintaining this weight.
April 18, 2006 My first weight gain since my surgery. I have to come up with an efficient plan for maintenance. Water aerobics and walking have now become mandatory.
Jan. 7,2004
My surgery is one week away. I'm feeling really excited today. I had my filter put in on Jan. 5. I got to see the surgical unit at Harper so I'm a little more comfortable knowing where I'm going to be. The staff seemed very efficient and supportive for the filter procedure. I've just read some journals of others and it was so helpful for me that I thought I will do the same. My weight is 277 today and I'm hoping to lose 100 pounds so that I can live longer. I wish I could just go to sleep right now and wake up and the surgery would be over. Kind of like Rumplestillskin!
January 15, 2004
Surgery at Harper with Dr. Schuhknecht. Not a good experience. But I'm still alive and on the losing side!!
May 16, 2004
Not having much luck keeping the pouch open. I've not been able to eat solids since the surgery. Have been scoped and dilated 4 times in 4 months. I'm seeing a specialist in Kalamazoo about having a stent put in place till the pouch heals open.
May 21, 2004
I'm finally able to update here. I'll start with weight history.
Jan. 15, 2004 279 lbs First measurements were taken:
Feb. 29, 2004 238 lbs at Fitness on April 6, 2004.
Apr. 18, 2004 220 lbs May 13, 2004 - lost 8.75 inches
Apr. 27, 2004 216.5 lbs
May. 5, 2004 215 lbs
May 19, 2004 211.5 lbs
May 21, 2004 211 lbs
June 2, 2004 208 lbs
June 21, 2004 201.5
June 28, 2004 199.0
July 07, 2004 196.0 83lbs lost
July 12, 2004 196.5
July 19, 2004 195.0
July 26, 2004 194.0
August 10,2004 189.5
Sept. 10,2004 187
Oct. 11, 2004 184
Oct. 18, 2004 177.5
Oct. 25, 2004 176.5
Dec. 6, 2004 173.5
Jan. 26, 2005 164.5
Mar. 27, 2006 129
Apr. 18, 2006 133 FIRST WEIGHT GAIN
July 7, 2006 130
Saw this 279/201.5/150 is it possible or even feasible? I need to get measured at Fitness again. I'm so hesitant, not sure why.
July 7, 2004
I had a stent put in the stoma to keep it from closing till it heals open. This was done June 29. Dr. Quartamus, in Kalamazoo, is my gastro-surgeon. He's wonderful. For the first time since my surgery, I'm eating solid food. There is no discomfort when I swollow. Dr. Schuhknecht promised that this day would come. It was not easy but I did keep trusting in that even when my head was in the toilet so many times. I'm eating so freely now it's almost scarey. I was sure that I had gained but am down 3 lbs. since the stent so it is WORKING and I'm feeling GREAT!!!
279/196/150 WOW!!!Less than 50 lbs to goal.
July 19, 2004
The stent is working wonderfully. It is so much better, now that I can chew and swollow. Have not thrown up since the stent was put in. I am surprised that I'm losing, be it slowly, as my input has increased so much. I can actually say that I feel better than I have in 25 years. It's so hard to believe that I may weigh 150 lbs in 6 more months but even if I don't lose another pound I'm so grateful for this procedure. I bought a pair of jeans this weekend, size 14 from a size 26 - sure feels good!!!
279/195/150
July 26, 2004
My weight loss has slowed down to a pound a week. I haven't been able to do water aerobics for the past 2 weeks as the pool is closed for repair. That should show in my numbers, will be interesting to see. I'm eating alot, almost worry that it is too much but I try to concentrate on protein. I feel better than I've felt in years so that's the most important thing!!
279/194/150
August 10, 2004
I've been afraid to weigh as I haven't been to water aerobics for a few weeks as the pool was being repaired. I've felt "FAT" and the feeling has lasted. I finally pulled out the scale and it has gone down. I am so grateful for this surgery. I have been feeling "normal" also. Haven't felt the need to be so connected to the message boards. And since I've had the stent in, I'm eating much larger amounts of food. That's kind of scarey too, but it's working!!! It's almost a magical feeling. I started to ride my bike for the first time and I felt as free as a bird and so young.
279/189.5/150
September 18, 2004
I had the stent removed on the 14th of this month. Had a sore throat and thru up my lunch the second day. Was really scarey, till my sister reminded me that this happened when the stent was inserted. I'm sure it was from inflamation or the anesthetic as I'm eating fine today. I have just re-started water aerobics and will be going regularly starting next Tuesday. Weight loss has almost stopped. 2.5 lbs in a month. I'm grateful for what I've lost so I'll just take it as it goes or doesn't go. I'm involved in an unhealthy relationship, have been alone this weekend and monitoring my thoughts. I think I have been using this relationship to divert me from focusing on my recovery from this surgery and my addiction to food.
279/187/150
January 26, 2005
So much has changed in my life. All for the good! I'm so grateful for this surgery. I'm going to two Plastic surgeons to see which I like best. The thought of more surgery is frightening but I'm glad I have my sister to encourage me forward. She had her breast reduction and is doing wonderfully. My first appointment is Jan. 28, with Dr. Pummill and then Dr. Ellen on Feb. 2. I'll just take this one step at a time. My liver enzyme levels are high and I had an ultrasound of my abdomen done on Jan. 25. I won't get the results until my appointment on Feb. 4.
I'm anxiously awaiting notification for two job interviews which I'm hoping will result in a promotion. I've met a gentleman that I really am comfortable with, but still feel like it's in the learning stages.
I'm impressed with how my confidence has improved and how less anxious I am about coping with the little things. It's such a good feeling to not see the weight coming back on . I'm hoping to be able to do more excercising this year. I know once I get started I will do fine. It's just getting started that's hard for me.
279/164.5/150 Less than 15 lbs to goal!!
March 27, 2006
Two years and two months. So much has happened to me! I had a slip and fall back in March of 2005. Two surgeries, a bleeding ulcer from the pain meds, alot of physical therapy, good grief! I'm hoping from this day forward that I can start enjoying my new body.
I haven't been on this website for over a year, I'm thinking I need to re-connect so that I don't get back into old habits. I've been noticing several WLS celebs that have put on weight. I want to be healthy. I have not been able to do excercise because of my injury but will be clear to start after April 10.
I quit smoking AGAIN on Feb. 4, 2006 and need to make that change a permanent change as the gastric problems discovered a bad esophagus, Barrett's Syndrome, which is pre-cancerous. I do not want to die from cancer until I get to enjoy this lighter weight for awhile.
279/129 I'm content at 130 lbs. I will focus on maintaining this weight.
April 18, 2006 My first weight gain since my surgery. I have to come up with an efficient plan for maintenance. Water aerobics and walking have now become mandatory.
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Hospital Reviews
Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Michael Schuhknecht, D.O.
Insurer Info:
State of MI /BC PPO
I had no problem. I notified CORI Center after attending a seminar and was approved. My psych eval has not been covered because Dr. Medick is a Limited Licensed Provider that doesn't participate but is on the Blue Cross Provider list. Because of this my refund will be sent to him and I'm assured by him that he does not cash any insurance checks, so my refund will be delayed and most likely need appealed. I will persue this.
