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Almost three years post op
Sep 03, 2009
I can't believe how time flys. Last month we took my youngest son to college in Wilmington. It is real quite in the house now. I miss him so much. I stopped smoking dec 1 2008 and I have gained about 19 pounds but I am still a success story in terms of my weight loss. Dr Cooks goal for me was 200 and that is where I am. I am trying to lose it. I still have no hunger (yay). My tool still works as I can not eat much at a time. Trying to keep myself busy. As far as my neck. It still hurts but the surgery was a success as to prevent any further nerve damage. I also had carpel tunnel surgery on my right hand. That has been a bitch. Thanks for coming by
monica
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monica
Choking
Dec 15, 2008
Well I had my neck surgery and getting better everyday. Still have pain but hope it all goes away.
Choking
Well I can tell you this from experience. I just had cervical neck surgery and everything is swollen in there. I was choking Thursday nite on a piece of melted cheese. Hubby looked at me and I shook my head no. I was not coughing or anything. I could not breath I grabbed my neck and my husband jumped up and did the Heimlich on me. It took three times before it came flying out. I have never been so scared in my life. I knew I was going to die. He saved my life. This has really shook me up. My hubby is my hero. We were in a restaurant to beat all. The ambulance was called and everything
Choking
Well I can tell you this from experience. I just had cervical neck surgery and everything is swollen in there. I was choking Thursday nite on a piece of melted cheese. Hubby looked at me and I shook my head no. I was not coughing or anything. I could not breath I grabbed my neck and my husband jumped up and did the Heimlich on me. It took three times before it came flying out. I have never been so scared in my life. I knew I was going to die. He saved my life. This has really shook me up. My hubby is my hero. We were in a restaurant to beat all. The ambulance was called and everything
Pain in the neck
Dec 02, 2008
Well here I sit and I am in terrible pain. My neck is really giving me hell. I am to have Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion (4 levels) on Monday Dec 8, 2008. I can't wait for this pain to be gone. Iam a little nervous but it has to be fixed. And with 184 pounds lost it should be a little easier on me.
I am doing good with my weight. I have not gained in two years. I still have had no hunger and hope it never returns. I go between 179-182. I am happy with my loss. One day I will check into plastics but now the neck is the most important thing. I do have alot of skin. But I will take the skin over the fat.
cheers for now
Monica
I am doing good with my weight. I have not gained in two years. I still have had no hunger and hope it never returns. I go between 179-182. I am happy with my loss. One day I will check into plastics but now the neck is the most important thing. I do have alot of skin. But I will take the skin over the fat.
cheers for now
Monica
Two years post-op
Nov 19, 2008
Tomorrow will be two years post op. Can't believe it my how time flys. I am doing good. I have been the same weight for about a year now (178-180). That is a loss of 184 pounds. It still amazes me it say that. I make sure I take my vitamins everyday. I have never missed a day. I still get my protein in with the help of shakes. I love my shakes and guess I will drink them the rest of my life. It is nice to be able to wear something that is pretty.
I have been having pain in my neck for over 3 years now. I did find out what is wrong. I have buldging disc and stenosis. I am in PT now and I do think it is helping. I guess being SMO has taken a toll on my body. I am working on my posture to get some of the pressure off my neck. My life is great now. I can do as I please and I am a happy girl. I thank god everyday for allowing me to have this surgery. I still do not eat much at a time. My how I love fruit. I eat it 2-3 times a day. I still can only eat a very small amount of meat at a time. I do get full real fast. I have not been hungry in two years and I am thankful for that (I hope it never returns). I have never dumped. I thank you for stopping in to read about me.
monica
I have been having pain in my neck for over 3 years now. I did find out what is wrong. I have buldging disc and stenosis. I am in PT now and I do think it is helping. I guess being SMO has taken a toll on my body. I am working on my posture to get some of the pressure off my neck. My life is great now. I can do as I please and I am a happy girl. I thank god everyday for allowing me to have this surgery. I still do not eat much at a time. My how I love fruit. I eat it 2-3 times a day. I still can only eat a very small amount of meat at a time. I do get full real fast. I have not been hungry in two years and I am thankful for that (I hope it never returns). I have never dumped. I thank you for stopping in to read about me.
monica
Need a Chinese Fix? Here it is!!
Sep 16, 2008
Sweet and sour chicken
1 lb boneless chicken cubed
1 c green and red peppers
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c. soy sauce (lite)
1 can chunk pineapple (sweetned with splenda)
3 tbsp vinegar
3 tbs brown sugar
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
brown chicken untill well browned, add peppers for 1-2 minutes. Mix cornstarch and soy sauce. Add to pan, add pineapple and juice, vinegar, sugar,ginger and garlic. Bring to full boil and then simmer a few minutes.
To make it easier take sissors and cut raw chicken into pieces, right over pan. Can you say no mess.
I served over rice for the family, they loved it and it really filled me up.
enjoy
Monica
I am now down to 179. That is 184 pounds gone. Unreal. I love my new life. Been having trouble with my neck. Had MRI done and it is all fucked up. Now a reason for my headaches. Had an epidural a couple of weeks ago. I think it helped a little. Will probaly have to have surgery on my neck at sometime. Will treat as long a possible.
1 lb boneless chicken cubed
1 c green and red peppers
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c. soy sauce (lite)
1 can chunk pineapple (sweetned with splenda)
3 tbsp vinegar
3 tbs brown sugar
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
brown chicken untill well browned, add peppers for 1-2 minutes. Mix cornstarch and soy sauce. Add to pan, add pineapple and juice, vinegar, sugar,ginger and garlic. Bring to full boil and then simmer a few minutes.
To make it easier take sissors and cut raw chicken into pieces, right over pan. Can you say no mess.
I served over rice for the family, they loved it and it really filled me up.
enjoy
Monica
I am now down to 179. That is 184 pounds gone. Unreal. I love my new life. Been having trouble with my neck. Had MRI done and it is all fucked up. Now a reason for my headaches. Had an epidural a couple of weeks ago. I think it helped a little. Will probaly have to have surgery on my neck at sometime. Will treat as long a possible.
GOAL!!!!
Feb 07, 2008
Well I made it to the goal my NUT set for me. I have now lost 75% of my excess body weight. I am at 185. That is 178 pounds gone. Now going to see where this ride takes me. If I never lose another pound, I am happy and It was worth it all. I would do it over in a heartbeat. Still having a little pain in the gut. This ulcer needs to go away. I take my vitamins everyday and still get my protein in.
Hose pipe down in pouch!!
Jan 17, 2008
Well for the last month or so I have noticed I needed more protonix for heartburn. Then a couple of days ago the pain started. Gee I am getting an ulce I thought. Well went to see Dr Cook and he did an Endo and there is a small ulcer. Put me on Nexium. Damn insurance won't pay for it. So will have to see what he wants to do now. I know I got the ulcer from taking Voltern (NSAID) was taking it for shoulder and neck pain. Now my shoulder and neck are killing me. Must find something that works. I have lost 172 pounds and still losing. I am so looking forward to baseball season. I am sick of this cold. I stay freezing all the time.
The Grapefruit is gone!!
Dec 05, 2007
had hernia repair surgery today. It was the size of a grapefruit. I am in a little pain but the drugs are easing it a bit. I am home and on the road to recovery. My doc put mesh behind the muscle. Hope it does not come back. Went in at 1130am and I was home by 530 pm. So glad I got to come home and not stay overnite. They told me when " you can walk, talk and tinkle you can go home". So when I got to recovery I made sure I could do all three.
hug to all
monica
hug to all
monica
Surgery Again
Nov 26, 2007
I will be having hernia surgery on Dec 5. The damn thing is huge. I will be glad to get it fixed. I now weigh 199. Hard to believe.
I made it to surgeons goal!!
Nov 07, 2007
Today is Nov 7, 2007. I have reached my surgeons goal for me of 200. That is a 163 pound loss. It took 11 months and 17 days. Did I even think I would lose 163 pounds with this surgery. No Way. I could barely imagine a 100 pound loss. I am so glad that I had this surgery and now have a more healthier life. I have done things in the last 11 months, I could not do for many, many years.
I want to thank you, my family for being there for me and loving me. I could not have made it this far without your support. I am very happy with what I look and feel like. I can now wear clothes I only could dream about before. I can go in any store and buy myself something. To me that is unimaginable. Any more weight lose is icing on the cake, or for me a protein drink.
Thanks again as I am doing the happy dance today, 
Monica
Monica
About Me
Statesville, NC
Location
31.7
BMI
Surgery
11/20/2006
Surgery Date
Jun 26, 2006
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