Wow Its been 4 years
Wow is all that I can say. Yesterday was my four year surgiversary. So much has happened in the 4 years, much good some not so good. So this is long and here I go.
November 15, 2004 I had a life saving surgery. I did not have surgery to be skinny. I had surgery to get rid of my potential life threatening health issues. I had sleep apnea, type II diabetes, and hypertension. It took me 11 months to get to surgery. It was as frustrating as could be. I attended support group every week getting ready for surgery. I saw new people come to group and have surgery way way before me. I wanted to quit going to group. Many people say that its the insurance companies way of discouraging the pt. Well, I may get flamed for this but they want to be sure you are ready. I could write a book on this controversial subject. I am really adamant on the education and learning that it takes to be successful. From the job that I do I see it day in and day out.
The day of surgery I woke up and hit the floor running. You see they left part of the side rail down in recovery room and I slipped out of the bed and ran in place. The real reason was I had horrible gas. I never ever stayed in bed in the hospital I was constantly moving.
I started exercising as soon as I got home. I went to the gym and started walking on the treadmill and then moved onto the elipitical machine. The wow moments were unreal. I had people talk to me when I started losing wt that I do not ever remember them speaking with me. Well, these people were talking to me all the time. At first I was annoyed then I thought what the heck. They didn't bother to know me then and now they want to know as I am easier to look at. I figured oh well, its their loss not mine. They are the ones who lost out on getting to know me.
Well, the exercising continued as did the wt loss. I went to my parents house and my Mom tried to block me from coming in the house she did not recognize me. Then when she realized it was me she was OMG OMG. I
Of course I did come across some that had to make stupid comments. There was this store in Simi Valley when I was growing up called the general store. They sold clothes as well as furniture. Well, they had this pair of LEVIS that were probably feet across as the waist. Well, my brother who is 5 years younger than me said in front of everyone Liz, they are now hanging your old pants in the general store. Well, guess what I did not talk to him for 6 months at least. You know sticks and stones. Well, words do hurt. At 7 months post op I did something that I thought that I would never do. I signed up to run a marathon. I will never forget the day of the first training I was so scared. Thank god Scott B was there. THere were also some other OH peeps there. Celest and Gary were there every weekend. I can only thank those who supported me through this entire event. Then it came time to go to Hawaii, I was talking to Luana. She said oh I need to get a life. I said to her well you should go with me. She was not sure this person she had never met I had invited to come be my support person ( my hubby was not going(: ) So we met at LAX, Guess what I got a new friend that trip. It also turned out to be a friendship that will last forever. For those who do not know she has become a BFF and will be my life long friend. I talk to her every morning that she and I both work. MY day is not complete with out talking to her. I do not see her often actually rarely. I told her she should move out here by me. I love her dearly she is the best. We confide everything with to each other. Guess what I know that there is gossip here and what she has told me and what I have told her has never ended up for public knowledge. You know you need a friend that you can confide in. That is my friend.
We have run several races together and finished together too.
Professionally things have changed for me too. I was placed in a position as a bariatric nurse. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. I love my patients. I know how they feel and I am not that skinny dietician that does not know how they feel.
There have been somethings that have happened since the surgery. My hubby and I really went through a rough patch for a while. It turned out that he felt left behind. He was so jealous of the things that I was doing. He felt that if he came with me he would not be wanted. OMG OMG OMG. I was so frustrated with him. I could not get him to understand that I wanted him to be with me. He fianlly came to his senses about 2-3 years post op. THe thing is this surgery should not be done if you think that this will salvage a bad marriage or relationship cuz it won't.
Then something happened that took all the wind out of my sails. My Mom got suddenly ill and was diagnosed and 10 days later she passed away. I was devestated. I am still sad at times. The one thing that I can tell you is that the old Liz would of put on at least 50 lbs. OMG, I would have been almost 400 lbs had I done that. After Mom passed away I became estranged from my brothers especially my 2 younger ones. It hurts. But still no real wt gain. I have my family, my dad and his girlfriend as well as my BFF and the OH community.
I really thinkthat I am rambling I am so happy that 4 years ago I decided to have surgery.
You all have a wondeful day
Liz
November 15, 2004 I had a life saving surgery. I did not have surgery to be skinny. I had surgery to get rid of my potential life threatening health issues. I had sleep apnea, type II diabetes, and hypertension. It took me 11 months to get to surgery. It was as frustrating as could be. I attended support group every week getting ready for surgery. I saw new people come to group and have surgery way way before me. I wanted to quit going to group. Many people say that its the insurance companies way of discouraging the pt. Well, I may get flamed for this but they want to be sure you are ready. I could write a book on this controversial subject. I am really adamant on the education and learning that it takes to be successful. From the job that I do I see it day in and day out.
The day of surgery I woke up and hit the floor running. You see they left part of the side rail down in recovery room and I slipped out of the bed and ran in place. The real reason was I had horrible gas. I never ever stayed in bed in the hospital I was constantly moving.
I started exercising as soon as I got home. I went to the gym and started walking on the treadmill and then moved onto the elipitical machine. The wow moments were unreal. I had people talk to me when I started losing wt that I do not ever remember them speaking with me. Well, these people were talking to me all the time. At first I was annoyed then I thought what the heck. They didn't bother to know me then and now they want to know as I am easier to look at. I figured oh well, its their loss not mine. They are the ones who lost out on getting to know me.
Well, the exercising continued as did the wt loss. I went to my parents house and my Mom tried to block me from coming in the house she did not recognize me. Then when she realized it was me she was OMG OMG. I
Of course I did come across some that had to make stupid comments. There was this store in Simi Valley when I was growing up called the general store. They sold clothes as well as furniture. Well, they had this pair of LEVIS that were probably feet across as the waist. Well, my brother who is 5 years younger than me said in front of everyone Liz, they are now hanging your old pants in the general store. Well, guess what I did not talk to him for 6 months at least. You know sticks and stones. Well, words do hurt. At 7 months post op I did something that I thought that I would never do. I signed up to run a marathon. I will never forget the day of the first training I was so scared. Thank god Scott B was there. THere were also some other OH peeps there. Celest and Gary were there every weekend. I can only thank those who supported me through this entire event. Then it came time to go to Hawaii, I was talking to Luana. She said oh I need to get a life. I said to her well you should go with me. She was not sure this person she had never met I had invited to come be my support person ( my hubby was not going(: ) So we met at LAX, Guess what I got a new friend that trip. It also turned out to be a friendship that will last forever. For those who do not know she has become a BFF and will be my life long friend. I talk to her every morning that she and I both work. MY day is not complete with out talking to her. I do not see her often actually rarely. I told her she should move out here by me. I love her dearly she is the best. We confide everything with to each other. Guess what I know that there is gossip here and what she has told me and what I have told her has never ended up for public knowledge. You know you need a friend that you can confide in. That is my friend.
We have run several races together and finished together too.
Professionally things have changed for me too. I was placed in a position as a bariatric nurse. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. I love my patients. I know how they feel and I am not that skinny dietician that does not know how they feel.
There have been somethings that have happened since the surgery. My hubby and I really went through a rough patch for a while. It turned out that he felt left behind. He was so jealous of the things that I was doing. He felt that if he came with me he would not be wanted. OMG OMG OMG. I was so frustrated with him. I could not get him to understand that I wanted him to be with me. He fianlly came to his senses about 2-3 years post op. THe thing is this surgery should not be done if you think that this will salvage a bad marriage or relationship cuz it won't.
Then something happened that took all the wind out of my sails. My Mom got suddenly ill and was diagnosed and 10 days later she passed away. I was devestated. I am still sad at times. The one thing that I can tell you is that the old Liz would of put on at least 50 lbs. OMG, I would have been almost 400 lbs had I done that. After Mom passed away I became estranged from my brothers especially my 2 younger ones. It hurts. But still no real wt gain. I have my family, my dad and his girlfriend as well as my BFF and the OH community.
I really thinkthat I am rambling I am so happy that 4 years ago I decided to have surgery.
You all have a wondeful day
Liz
You Rock!!!!
LIZ, MY DEAR FRIEND. 
IF ANYONE EVER DESERVED ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THE WORLD IT'S YOU. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. HAPPY BELATED 4TH SURGIVERSARY. YOU MAKE A WONDERFUL BARICTRIC NURSE. YOU HAVE SUCH COMPATION WITH YOUR PATIENTS.
YOU OF ALL PEOPLE COULD NEVER RAMBLE.
OH OH OH... I HEARD FROM KOO KOO kERI. WHAT A DOLL.
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WEEK REST OF THE YEAR AND NEXT YEAR.
LOVE YA MUCH
TAKE CARE
IF ANYONE EVER DESERVED ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THE WORLD IT'S YOU. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. HAPPY BELATED 4TH SURGIVERSARY. YOU MAKE A WONDERFUL BARICTRIC NURSE. YOU HAVE SUCH COMPATION WITH YOUR PATIENTS.
YOU OF ALL PEOPLE COULD NEVER RAMBLE.
OH OH OH... I HEARD FROM KOO KOO kERI. WHAT A DOLL.
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WEEK REST OF THE YEAR AND NEXT YEAR.
LOVE YA MUCH
TAKE CARE
JODI
Congrats and what a testimony. I kow I have only met you once but I did not have a chance to spend too much time with you, next time I see you we will have to chat. You have been through a lot! Wow and you are still working your tool. Amazing! I love that Lu girl too, she is amazing. Hope to see you soon.
Rhonda
Rhonda
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