-Gwen-
From My Old Profile
Oct 18, 2006
Hello,
I am 29yrs old, 5'10 and 334. BMI 48.6. And wear an 4x or 26/28 top and bottom! I have a wonderful Boy Friend who is supportive. We have dated 2yrs now.
My first apt in this journey is with my General Dr. the 29th of June.
Lets see I can do much better then this. I have been over weight all my life. Like much of you.(I love to read other profiles) I have been on most every diet....and my first diet was when I was 5yrs old. A Dr. taped a b.b. in my ear and when I was hungry I was to push it. Well lets just say...that didn't work..lol.
I looked into WLS about eight years ago. My ins. accepted me but I saw a talk show and saw people in wheel chairs. And I backed out very quickly. I wasn't very grown up then emotion wise.
I am ready now!!! I saw My main Dr. and I have the # to call and get things set up. I know it will be an orientation first. I am a little worried about my ins. that I have now. But we will see.
10-7-04
I have been doing a lot of soul searching. I still know that I need a tool in order to lose weight. I keep going back to the thought I am afraid to loose to much weight (in my mind). I was sexually abused when I was very young....and as of today I am still afraid of Men. So I believe if I get to thin(for me) men will look at me and I will be very uncomfortable. And I will put the weight back on. I feel like I will have more control with the Lap-band and be able to stop the weigh loss when I want to.
11/4/04
I went to the first information meeting for RNY (open)2pm till 7pm. It was a long afternoon a lot of info. Almost to much info at one time. I was so ready for this surgery before the meeting, now at this min I am not so sure. I feel so over whelmed. I am just scared I know I can do all that is asked of me. I am afraid of failing! I will see how I feel in the morning about all of this. One good thing they said it could take as little as 3 months for the whole process.
11/22/04
I went to the Dietary consult today. I had a little misleading info. she said to drink reg. juice, reg. jello, and reg. popcicles for the first two weeks. I didn't think it sounded right so I asked friends on here. They said she was wrong!! It is a little troubling that she gave me the wrong info. I am very glad I have the people here to ask, and that I have a ability to do my own research.
12/14/04
I saw Dr. Jeffrey Kearney today. I feel it went well he gave me 11 things to change in my life style. Basically I will be eating and drinking like a post-op. I can do this and I will do this. He did say Dr. Shapiro doesn't like to do surgery on people who have Panic disorder. I was upset at first, but I plan to make the changes and prove them that I will be a great candidate.
I also plan on buying a exercise bike this weekend. I hope I don't have to put it together...lol
1/19/05 Shawn's B-day!!
I went to see Dr. Kearney again today. He said I did very good with the 11 things he asked me to do. He said that my MMPI showed that I was open and honest...that sounded funny to me..lol. He said it showed that I had a lot of Anxiety and I have social fears. I said I could have told you that..lol He said he will put my case together and he will give it to Dr. Shapiro. He said he wouldn't garetee me anything because Dr. Shapiro doesn't like to do surgery on people with Panic Disorder. But we will see.
He wants me to keep up with my food log. I am pleased with my food log myself, this is the first time I kept up with one. And its true that I think twice before I eat something because I have to right it down.
Also I asked a question on the board if sugar free grape cool aid changes your BM. And the answer is YES. I went to tropical punch and it went to normal.lol
p.s. I did buy a exercise bike. I am up to 20mons a time. And part of my Christmas from Shawn was Pilates tape and bands and mat..I love it. I am wanting to buy another CD for a change.
Feb. 21.2005
I called and talked to Karen one of Dr. Shapiro nurses. And she said I need to see him before they send it into my ins. So I will see Dr. Shairpo TOMMORROW oh my god!!!! I am excited and scared all in one. I have been studying so all should go good. I hope he has decided to take me on. My Mom will be going with me for support. Or maybe a good friend will be able to make it.
Feb. 22 2005
I met with Dr. Shairpo today. I was so nervous. They weighted me and measured my neck and waist. And they took two "before" pic. And I met with the Dr. about an hr. he is very calming he has a low voice. All went great he said he thinks I will make a great candidate. And he doesn't know why Ins. wouldn't approve me. I am still very excited the nerves will come closer to surgery I know. When approved I will have some medical test done.
March 22 2005
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED......OH MY GOD I AM APPROVED. I just got home and it was on the answering mach. I am shaking and my hear is racing. I hope to get a date the end of April. So I can have one last Birthday cake!!
April 5 2005
I had all my tests done this morning. I went to the hospital @ 8:30am. I had radiology-upper GI, and respiratory therapy- ABG's and IS instruction. And off to the Dr's office for Labs, EKG and CXR. I got out at 11:15 and I got to drink water. lol
April 12, 2005
I got a great Birthday gift today. I got my date for surgery it will be MAY 2, 2005. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am, and surgery will be at 7am. I am excited and nervous all in one.
I have a Angel, I asked Doodlebug C and she said she would update the board while I am in the hospital!!
My Angel and I April 23 2005 at her FFF
April 24 2005
I had my FFF at Apple Bee's. My Mom, Sister and niece, and a good friend on mine were there. I ate my favorite thing lime chicken and shared a slice of cheese cake with my Mom. We had a great time!!
My second love Barney! Pre-op & 6 months out -122
April 26 2005
I saw John Hardman PA-C (at Dr. Shapiro's office) for pre-op history and to get the final details for my surgery.
I am still going through all kinds of emotions. Scared, excited, calm. I am doing what I call nesting, I am cleaning like mad. I have packed most of my bag for the hospital. I wrote my letters in case the worst happens(not easy to do). I feel like everything will go just fine, and I will be ok. I just wanted to be prepared.
May 2 2005
Surgery Day!!! I got to the Hospital about 5:05am to be checked in by 5:15am. I was taken to a room to put my my gown, slippers. My Mom came back and I had a friend with me. Everything went to fast. Before I knew it they were taken me back to pre-op. I said my good-byes to my Mom. And my friend stayed with me. The Anasties (sp) came in to see me, he gave me versid(sp). I said good bye to my friend.....and I was out.
7:20 they told my Mom the Dr. was scrubbing up.
10am the Dr. came to tell my Mom that everything went great!! No compilations. YEAH!!
I was in recovery for 2 hrs.
Then the next thing I knew I was in the elevator and I saw my Mom but I was asking for my 6yr niece Kayla. She looked scared. I kept saying I was so tired.
I slept most of the first day. I got up and walked about 15 steps at 9pm. And went to sleep.
My first walk about 9pm. May 2 2005
May 3 2005, I was hurting and I couldn't believe it was all done. I got to wash my hair....that felt so wonderful. I walked. But all day my pulse was over 130, they sent my down for a leak test. I didn't have one, it was all my anxiety I have. The NG tube came out of my noise. They kept the oxygen on me.
May 4 2005 Wends
Hurting more and more. Washed my hair again. Still have oxygen. I didn't like the broth and juice they brought me to "eat". So I stayed with water.
May 5 2005 Thurs. The epidural(sp) came out of my back. They took out the IV. I got to shower YEAH!! I went home about 1:30ish pm. Very sore!!!! I hated it. I couldn't stand the taste of the liquid pain med. I took it maybe three times then no more. I wanted to die! My Bf Shawn stayed the night with me. I love him!! Very helpful!!
May 8th 2005 (Mother's Day)
I am feeling much better. My ribs don't hurt so bad. I cant sleep very well yet. I am sipping , but I have a lot a burping!! Some gas. I can get of the sofa better and better. And out of bed easier!! I am moving much more, feeling better. I am getting in my 64 + oz. a day. Yeah!! I tried a SF popcicle for the first time.
Everything smells!! And my taste buds are messed up!! I am not hungry I am surprised!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
May 9th 2005
I have a rash the size of half of my back. Very itchy. I called the Dr's office. They said it was from the liquid tape from the epidermal. They use three different kinds of tape!! I got itch cream and its helping.
May 10th 2005
Getting more and more hungry, loving the SF popcicles!!
My G-tube that will be in a month is already starting to smell. (yick)
May 17th 2005
I had my 24 staples taken out today. It didn't hurt. They replaced the G tube clip. And I got my list of soft foods. A 2 tbs. at a meal. Egg beaters, cottage cheese, yogurt, cream of wheat, apple sauce. For lunch I had almost a tbs. of cottage cheese, and supper I had almost a tbs. of apple sauce. It was great to eat a meal after two weeks of a liquid diet. My G tube will come out in two more weeks.
I also met my first goal today. I am under 300 for the first time in I don't even know. Maybe hight school. Today I am 299.5 YEAH!!
About 6:30 My incision opened up about 1 1/2- 2 inches. I was scared and went to the ER. They said to keep it covered and call the Dr. in the morning. I gagged on my meds, so I now know what the foaming's are.
May 21st 2005
I was going though my closet to take out the clothes that are to big for me. And I tired on a 3x and it fit, not only fit but it looks good on me. Oh my!!! So I am down one size in clothes!!
May 24th 2005
I started my second stage of food. I can now have a tbs or 1/2 oz of tuna, deli turkey, chicken,or ham. chicken in a can. Kiwi, melon or cucumber green or waxed beans. I can have a tiny bit a light mayo in the tuna or caned chicken.
I had to buy some shorts, and I bought a 2x I cant believe that. Also I can wear them longer. I wont buy every size as I go down. I am down before surgery -22lbs and after surgery -24. So.....thats a total of -46lbs. Amazing. Meds are still hard. But food and water are going good.
May 31st 2005
I had my apt with Lee to get my G-tube out, and get more food choices. I have a lot more food to choose from I am excited to try new foods, but also scared. I do get to increase my food intake by a baby spoonful at a time. Tonight I had string cheese for the first time.
The G-tube was removed......it was horrible he had to pull hard three times. I was afraid it was never coming out. The third pull did the trick, but oh my it was painful. I am happy to not have to tube anymore. The smell was horrible and I was getting sores from it.
June 2nd 2005
One Month Anniversary!
I cant believe its been one month since my surgery. BMI 40.5. I have lost
-33 and -55 from Feb. I am doing great!! I feel great!! I am still having a problem with gagging when I take my meds. But that is getting better. I am almost able to eat about 1/4 of a cup three meals a day no snacks. I am playing around with my liquids. Most are to sweet and I am getting tired of just water. I will find something I can drink. I am also getting overheated very fast. I need to start exerise. The neat thing is my clothes are getting to big. I always wore baggy clothes. So I have a big pile of clothes for my garage sale. Its so weird to pick up a smaller size in the stores. I wear 3x some 2x for shorts and tops.
June 22nd 2005
I saw Dr.Shapiro today for my 2 months apt. Even tho I am not out two months untill July 2. I have lost 65 total I am very excited about that. His nurse Lee has left his office, she was such a doll. Thats why I saw the Dr. himself. I am so very gratefull that he did my surgery and I am doing well. I need to make a few changes. I need to eat my meals for 25 mins and I eat 1/4 cup per meal. That seems way to long but, I am not a Dr. And I need to include fruit and veggies not just protein. I was taking B-12 and that was wronge. I swear someone told me to start that. I will start B complex next month or 3 months out. And I need to start calsuim.
My gagging seems to be all gone. I know if I am nervious I will still gag. By taking my meds are going so much better.
June 27th 2005
I made it to my second goal. This past week I went past 273lbs wich was the highest I weighted in the 9th grade before I became Diabtic and lost alot of weight. My next goal is 230lbs wich was the lowest I weighted in 9th grade.
July 2nd 2005
Second Month Annervisery
I am two months out today. My BMI 38.5. I have lost -49 since surgery and -71 total. WOW I cant believe how time flys. The day I came home form the hosptial I was in so much pain I didnt think I would make it this far. I am feeling great. I get at least 80oz a day if not more. All food's go well, only twice I threw up because I didnt chew well enough. Meds are going so much better. With liquids it is weird I can drink somthing for days and then I dont care for it. So I change them around alot. I went though my closet and depending on the brand I can now wear a 22/24 and I was 26/28 or even 30/32 to be real baggy. I have so many clothes to get rid of. And I love shopping for smaller sizes. Today I bought two tank tops from Old Navy and I never fit in there clothes before!! No regrets so far from this surgery!! I need to get a chewable calcium soon.
July 11th 2005
I got the chewable calcium there ok but, at least I can get them down. I swim with my neice and nefew and I am wearing my Mom old swim suit and size 22W WOW I cant believe that. My old one didnt stay up any longer. I relised today swimming that I have way more engery and swim and play in the water longer. I also walk with my neibor when its not to hot out. And I am starting some 2lbs strength training with my arms. I also have bands to work my arms and back. I went to Archery last week and wow am I weak!!! I may have them take a few pounds down off my bow or start to really work at it.
July 21st 2005 Thurs.
I had my 12 week check up today. I can eat raw veggies now. I have to start taking B complex. I can take non chewable vits and calcium (even through I will still take the chewable that I have till they are gone). I can have skins, seeds, and strings...lol. And I can also take whole pills. I am scared but I am going to take them whole, I will never know other wise. I have lost a total of -82lbs, -22 from before surgery. So thats -60 in 12 weeks. WOW I feel great and have engery back. And yes I would do it again!!! I am in a size 22/24 now. And my BF Shawn just bought me a jammie's size XXL and it fits now......how cool!!
July 29th, 2005
I just tried on a pair of 24w jeans shorts thats I bought right after surgery at a grage sale. (one of my favorit past times) When I got them I could get them over my belly. Well now I can get them up, buttoned, and zipped. SO COOL!!!! I am so excited!! I wont wear them in public yet but very soon. I am going to wear them in the three month pics. I went down a bra size also. I also noticed that my inner thighs dont run together as bad.
July 30th, 2005 Sat.
A group of women met at the bowling alley here in St.Cloud from the MN boards. It was a blast!!!! I was nervous at first and didnt want to go alone, but everyone was so friendly and warm!!! It was great I hope that we meet up every couple of months.
There was , Me, Sarah, Joy B, Diane M, Michelle R, Amiee H, StaceyH, Dana, Christine, Ali M, Dena F.
Aug. 2nd, 2005 Tues. Three months out!
I am three months out today. My BMI 36.4. I have lost a total of -85.5 including -22 before surgery. I wear a size 2x 22-24 and they are getting baggie. I am very greatfull for this surgey and this tool. I have named my pouch "Felix". He let me know if I eat to fast, or two much, or if I dont chew well enough. I dont think I have dumped, I dont push it. I havent had sugar or alot of fat. I do use reg. mayo instead of light (I dont like the taste). And the only thing I do that is bad is I drink a Late or frozen Ice rage. All sugar free, they use sugar free coffee suryp's. The bad thing in them is some milk which I am not supposed to have. Eat is good I have throwing up a few times way more then I want to. If the chicken is to dry, and I cant eat left over ground meat. Or if I take in to much air as I eat. If I do throw up I dont eat any more and wait till the next meal. For exersize I ride my bike inside, swim with my neice and nepfew. I havent walk with my niebore since it been so hot. I always get in 70-80oz of water including my coffee if not more.
Aug. 6th,2005 Sat.
Well it only took 3 months and -88lbs for someone other then those who knew I had surgery to notice I lost weight. Someone in my Apt. building said your loosing weight and I said yes. She said you look great and just said thank you and walked in with a huge smile!!!
I also went to the Mall of America today and I walked about 5hrs. before my feet started to hurt. It was a great feeling to be healther and to be able to move better and faster.
Sept. 2nd 2005 (Fri)
I am four months out today!
I weigh 238.5 down from 339 and my BMI is 34.1 down from 48.6. I am in a size 18/20 down from 26/28 in clothes. I know I keep saying I cant believe I am four months out but its true. When I came home from the hospital in so much pain I didnt think I would make it this far. I have steped up my exercise I ride my bike 25mins every other day and on the odd day I do 20mins Pilties. I drink over 100 oz's of plain water a day. I still do my 20oz coffee a day (trying to stop that). I eat more veggis I love cucumbers, tomatoes, greem peppers and oions now. I still can get meat thats to dry stuck. I hate that. I do eat some wheat pasta but I am allowed some. I still have some food cravings but not to bad anymore. Meds go like they did before surgery. I still can get my B 100 stuck but I chop that up into 4 chunks.
9/9/05 (Fri)
I went to my eye Dr. today. And My eyes have improved by 20% by loosing -101lbs. WOW
9/22/05 Thur.
I made my next goal I hit 230.5. My goal was to hit 230 that was the lowest weight I got to in High School(8th grade). I got to 230 when I became diabetic and I didnt know it I was so thrilled to be loosing weight I didnt complain. My next gaol is 199.5 lol And that is my main goal. So anything after that is extra!!
10/2/05 (Sun) 5 months out
Holy smokes I am 5 months Post-Op.
I weigh 227lbs down from 339. -113 how cool!! I am in a clothes size 18/20 down from an 26/28. My BMI is a 32.6 down from 48.6. I am so excited to be healthy and happy. I feel great. Two weeks ago shawn and I went on a road trip to Niriaga Falls in Canada/NY and I even lost a lb doing that. I just had to remember to eat slow and small bites. How soon we forget!. I am getting sick of deli meat I want reg chicken or beef. But its to dry or I cant chew it well enough and then I throw up. I also eat tuna, eggs , cheese for protein. I still drink over 100oz of water. I found that I like SF Kool-Aid again. I also crave veggies weird!!! And I found out I can eat lettice and I am eating alot of salads now. I was afraid I wasent going to be able to chew it well enough. But I tried it and it goes very well. I do still drink of coffee that is a no no. I am trying to cut back, I will see how well thats goes. I am not exercizing like I should be! I am getting brothered by my hanging skin, but I am trying not to let it get to me. I also have made dec. beads braclets for my medic allert. I think they are very cute and supper easy!!
Nov 2 2005 Wends
Santa Paws with Skeeter my 22lb cat!
I am six months out today. I went from 339lbs down to -217.5lbs YEAH. And a BMI from 48.6 down to 31.1 YEAH. And clothes size went from 26/28 down to a 18/20 YEAH. And I wear jeans now. Things are going great. I am very happy with who I have become. A very happy and most importantly healthy young women. I am more sure of who I am and I am way more comfortable. I still do all my vites a day, and over 100oz of water a day. I am still working on not getting a coffee every day. And I have to forse myself to work out three times a week, I wish that came more easliy! I still do protein first, and not drink 15mins before eating, and 60 mins after. I still cant eat reg meat, only deli meat.
I went to the Dr.s office today for my six month Ann. And they are pleased on how I am doing. I will go back at 9 months.
It still seems weird but a good weird to be this far out!!
Nov.17th 2005 Thurs
I cant believe I am saying this but, I had to get long johns...lol (shawn bought them for me). I am soooo cold I could'nt stand it any more.
Dec.2, 2005(Fri)
Seven months out!
I always say I cant believe I am this far out but WOW!!! I feel great and I am down -132 amazing. My BMI is 29.3. I am in 18/20 and some 14/16 and that is also amazing to me. I can see the difference in the mirow I always have been able too. I still get in over 120 oz a water and coffee a day. I need to start trying reg. kinds of meat again to see if I can handle them. And I still struggle with exercising. I do what I can and I keep trying new things. I hope Santa with bring me the exercise ball and video this year.
Dec.18th 2005 (Sun.)
I still concider myself Diabetic. It was way out of control before surgery with blood sugars over 300. I stoped all insulin and testing a few weeks out of surgery because I was very normal. Well over the last month I started having low blood sugars at night before bed. I called the Dr. and they said what I was eating wasent staying with me long enough. I was and am eating egg salad and a few wheat thins. and if my bllod sugars is low before bed I eat a table spoon of peanut butter. I need to buy dry roasted peanuts to eat instead.
................................Happy New Year 2006............................
I am 8 months out today...YEAH
Jan.2 2006 (Mon)
I still cant believe I am doing this well. This tool is amazing. I feel wonderful cant you tell? My weight is 200.5 down from 339 eight months ago. My BMI today is 28.7 down from 48.6 holy cow!! I am in XL to 14/16 in tops. And in Jeans some 16 to 18 depending on brand. I am so thrilled. And so healthy I am still fighting low blood sugars but I fround out if I eat some peanut butter with supper it dosent drop. I still drink over 100oz of SF kool aid, or crystal light. And yes I still do my 20oz frozen SF decaf Latte. Eating I need to try chicken again and reg. meat. But still to scared. I guess when you throw something up enough you stay away from it.
I havent tryed sugar. I am to scared to. I havent snacked only to raise my very low blood sugars at night when I need to. I do all my vites. And all my 100oz of water. I eat protein first. And wait to eat an hr. I am so very proud of my self. Being eight months out and 1lb from gaol is so exciting!!!! My weight loss has slowed but I knew it would. And I am ok with that now, it was hard at frist when you dont see the scale moving as fast.
I am always trying new excerising things. I love the lower body toning ring with tape. And SANTA did bring me the excerise ball I am waiting to get a tape to go with that. And my Mom ordered the rebounder I am so excited to try that. And I might even order one my self!
Jan. 4th 2006 (Weds)
I cant believe I am typing this. But this morning I got on the scale and it said 199.5(my goal weight)...I cant stop saying OH MY GOD!!!!!!
Ten months ago I met Dr Shapiro for the first time. And I sat across from him at 329lbs. He asked me what my goal weight I would like? I sat up very proud and said 199.5lbs. He looked at my chart and said being that your 5'10 and large framed he said that 199.5 would be great. I smiled from ear to ear I was so excited!! But then I thought how could I ever loose that much nothing has worked for me. Well this tool made it happen and I am so thrilled!!!! Felix (my pouch) and I did it in eight months and two day!!!
I believe I will still loose more weight, I will be so proud of where ever my body will rest at weight wise.
I bought a pair of jeans today as a pat on the back. Yeah me! Anyways there are a size 16 and I got them from the misses side....WOW!!!
Love Gwen,
-140
Jan. 24th (Tues)
Offically no more "coffee thurs" the coffee I loved to get. I asked the coffee lady to see the pakage and WOW I had no idea the calories. I knew there were a few, I was so wrong. My Dr. dosent allow calories in liquids but I though a few would be ok. I am drinking a ton 100oz of SF Kool Aid and crystal light. Some days I get a plain decaf Latte with splenda.
Jan. 27-30th (Fri-Tues)
I had the stomach flu for the first time since surgery. I felt awlful I didnt think I would make it...lol. But not eating much for four day I lost -4lbs lol. I did get in at least 64oz of water and some of my vites and a few bites of food a day.
Feb. 2nd 2006 (thurs) I am 9 months out!!!!!
I am so excited to be 9 months out and be so healthy and happy. I weight 191 lbs today from 339lbs. So thats -148 WOW -8 below my gaol. But I will take it!!!! lol. I am in size 14/16 down from 26/28. BMI today is 27.4 dwom from 48.6 WOW. I stopedd my "coffee thurs" to many calories I didnt know were there. I still sometimes get a iced decaf Latte. I still take all my meds, and drink 100oz of crystal light or SF Kool-aid. I eat protein frist. I do still like carbs. Bad I know but I still fight with this. I just wish I would have tryed wheat thins. But live and learn. I have never had anything with surgar or hight in fat. I am just to scared of dumping. I am still excersing and I like it. I do the exersise ball.
I was so upset that I found a sz 16 swimsute that I loved. I had to save up the money for it and when I went back today get buy it it was gone. I got teary eyed. I saved up the money. and I was so excited to get into a sz16 and it was so cute. Hopfully I will find another one that I love.
Feb 10/11/12th Fri/Sat/Sun
I spent the past weekend playing "Mom". My sister and her husband went away for the weekend. So I picked up my niece and nephew from school and stayed at there house. I had a great time and I hope they did too.
I am so proud of myself because I stayed with my eating plan. They have a typical house full of snacks and chips, cake, ice cream and topping, lots of bread, cookies ,pop, juice yummy!!!! All of the things I ate before surgery......I didn't eat or drink any of it. NONE...I wanted too..lol but I stayed away. I did smell a lot of it...lol For me smelling something I want helps not to eat it, it may be weird but hay it works. I brought my own cereal, p. butter, and I brought a ton of crystal light.
10 Months Post-Op
March 2nd, 2006 (thurs)
WOOHOO ten months out. I cant believe I am sitting here typing this. I am so thrilled for this surgery, and this tool (felix my pouch).
I am at 187lbs. OH MY GOD down from 339lbs. I wear 14/16 XL, some L's depending on the brand. My BMI is 26.8 down from 48.6 WOW!! I have slipped on my exercising it has slowed way down, but I am working on that. My weight loss has sloooowed way down. But then again I am -12 past my goal. Now I want to get to 185lbs no reason way I just like that number..lol My BF Shawn bought me a pair of capris size 15 in the jouirs dept. HOLY CRAP!! Can you tell how thrilled I am. I still do all of my vites, over 150oz of liquid, and protein first. And only three meals a day no snacks.
I am having a hard time with low blood sugars. some 60's, 70's, and 80's nothing dangrous but still scary for me. I was diabetic before surgery so I still have my meter. I take a few tsp. of peanut butter if my blood sugar is lower the 85. I am now keeping a log and I will be calling my dr with the results.
See you next month..lol
Here are some amazing pics. My BF Shawn and I in my pre op pants. Together we dont weight what I weight pre op WOW!!
Here is my nefew Cory (age 9) and I in my pre op pants!
And my neice Kayla (age 7) and I in my pre op pants!
11 months Post Op
My nefew Cory age 9 and my neice Kayla age 7 and I.
April 2th, 2006 Sun.
WOW what an 11 months it has been. I am so glad everyday that I had this surgery. My weight loss has slowed but I knew that would happen. This month I have lost 4lbs. I am am now at 183lbs and I am so excited to be that weight. I am -16lbs past my gaol of 199.5lbs. Any more that may drop I will take..lol. But if I dont I am ok too. I gave up peanut butter for now. To eat a spoon full if my sugars drop that was ok. But I found that I really still like it way to much. And I ate way to much of it. So I now eat a handfull of peanut of my sugar drop, and they still do from time to time. There is no rime of reason to that eighter. I still do three meals a day. Over 120-150 ozs a day of crystal light. And maybe a SF hot coco, or iced Latte. Still protein first and I have found that I can eat chicken again. I still like carbs so I have to be careful with thoes. I still do all my vites. I have started eating low sugar low carb yorgert in the morning with my kashi cereal. I still struggle with excerise but I am fight it and still workout. Way better then I was before surgery.
I may have to have my Gall Bladder taken out. I see Dr.Shapiro on wens to see what he says. He normaly does not just do that kind of surgery but since he did my RNY he will do my Gall Bladder.
April 12th, 2006 Wends
Its my 31st Birthday!! I am -158lbs down from my last birthday. I got a out fit size XL from my Mom. How cool it that. And my BF Shawn took me shopping for Tommy Hilfiger clothes. I got a pair a jean size 14.....holy crap. I know there jean run big, but who cares when the tag size 14 non streach and you can pull them up zip button and zip them. He also bought me three t-shirts size XL Tommy Hilfiger. I am so excited to wear them and I might even wear out the jeans...lol
April 17th, 2006 (Mon.)
Well next Mon. the 24th. I will be having my Gallbladder taken out. I am not thrilled about this but who would be..lol. I have been having problems so this is for the best. Dr. Shapiro will be doing this surgery as well (he did my RNY) which I am so happy about!! He will do it lap so it want be as bad as my RNY which was open. I am very nervous but, this time next week it will be all over with.
Sad Day......April, 19th 2006 (Wends)....
I had to put my cat Skeeter to sleep.He was 10 1/2 year old. He had been throwing up for over 5 weeks. The vet said it might have been cancer or kidney failer. He had lost a lot of weight also, he was 28lbs and yesterday he weight 21lbs. Still overweight but no reason for the loss. I stayed with him for the first shot untill he was pretty much out. It was so hard to say good bye. Shawn my BF said he would get me another cat from the humain society but I am not sure if my heart will allow it yet.
April 24th, 2006 (Mon)
My Gallbadder is all gone. Well I am back home and sore to prove it...lol I went to the hospital at 5:45 am and I got home about 11:45 am. They all kept telling me that I am doing great. They gave me Dr. V for pain, I am mostly sore all on the right side and back. And I am very tired.
My Mom went with me and is staying the afternoon with me. She is great.
Gwen
-160
ONE YEAR OUT!!!!!!
May 2nd, 2006 (Tues)
I'll I can say about being a year out is WOW. I cant even believe it. My Mom said this past year went fast...lol well I said for you it did. Some months have gone faster then others for me.
It is amazing to think back and see all the changes I have made and kept with. To see everything I have gone though. And yes if anyone askes I would do this again in a heartbeat no questions asked. I went from 339lbs down to 177.5lbs. Thats -162 oh my. If I get down to -170 then I will have lost 1/2 of the old me. I was in 4x or 26/28 clothes and now l,xl or 14/16. My BMI was 48.6 and now its 25.7.
A year ago my diabtes was way out of control my blood sugars were over 300. (normal is 80-120) I took insulin shot three time a day but for shots. Now I have had some trouble with low blood sugars but I can deal with this. lol I took high chorstol meds... no more. I took over 9 meds a day and today I take 3. I dont have all the back pain, or right knee pain. I am not as uncomfortable in plubic. I feel I have the right now to have my opinion now. I swear more...lol I dont know how this fits in here lol.
I feel wonderful and I am so thrilled with how I have done. The only thing I do that I shouldent is the light mocha frap. Other wise I follow Dr. Shapiro plan. I saw him yesterday for my one week follow up for my GB surgery and he is very happy with my results. They took a one year put pic as well.
I do want to say a big thank you to Doodlebug. She was my Angel and still is. You are a friend and e-mail buddy and you have been a great supporter for me. Thank you!!!
Love Gwen
June 2nd, 2006 (Fri.)
13 months out!
Everything is going great with the surgery for the most part. I started a coffee group in St.Cloud for everyone who would want to get together and chat over coffee. I was thrilled that others wanted to meet to chat as well.
I am still struggling with low blood sugars they can get as low as 66. Once in the middle of the night as well. I was scared it would go way to low and I live alone so nobody would be here to help me. I dont feel the Dr. has been very helpful at all. He said yeah that normal. I was eating some peanut butter or peanuts to get the blood sugar up between meals. Well now I have just started to plan snacks about 3pm and about 9-10pm. Maybe peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, some fruit something so it dosent go low. The planed snacks also helped my obsesiveness with checking my blood sugar every hr or half hr afraid of what the number would say. Also even with the small snack I am not crazy with hunger either. My weigh has been the same since the snacking, I am watching it so I dont gain. Beside I am getting close to the goal I have now which is 170lbs so I have 3lbs to go. Then I will have lost one half of the old me.....hehe. OK more later. Gwen -168
Sept 2006 16 months out
Shawn and I got back from vaction. We took a raod trip with no plan in mind. We were gone 5 days and 4 nights. I saw 6 states I have never been before
I have giving up buying peanut butter. I will eat some at my Moms but I eat too much if its in my apt.
I am still trying to give up my coffee. Once in a while is ok...but every day is not good.
I will be honest, I am thinking of starting diet pop to try to get of coffee. I think diet pop will be the less evil? I think...I dont know.
At 16 months I will say the "honeymoon" is diffently over..lol
Oh and I am going to be an angel for Jill S. here is the St.Cloud area. I am so proud and so excited for her. Her surgery is Sept. 15th. I have met her a few times to chat.
Nov. 14th 2006 (tues)
I have kicked up my excerise.....I am so proud of myself for doing so. I ride my excerise bike for 5 miles. Sometimes the computer on it dosent work then I ride for 15-20 mins. I ride 5 to 6 days a week. I have lost 6 pounds that I have regained. YEAH!!! For my snacks I eat cottage cheese.
Jan. 5th 2007
Happy new year!!!
I am now 20 months post op! I feel wonderful!!! I am so very happy that I had surgery. I am down 160-165lbs bepending on the day or time of the month I weigh.
I am still doing two snacks a day to keep up my blood sugar.
And I am exerising 20-30 mins 5-6 days a week. I ride my exerise bike. I started with 10mins at first. So I am so proud of myself. I have been months and a half and I am sticking with it.
I still do my vites, over 120oz in crystal light, still a coffee a day, three meals, two snacks. I wait a hr to drink after I eat, but I have found myself struggling with waiting. I have to work on that. And I eat to fast now.....sloooooow down..lol
~~~~May 2nd 2007~~~~ Two years out~~~~~
Holy crap I am out two years and counting. Now the two years went fast. I would do this again every year if I had to. I saw Dr. Shapiro (May 9th 2007)for my two year apt. He was very pleased. My weight bounces up and down a few pounds. He said that is very normal. My waist went dwon two inches from last year when I was there. He tald me to try gatorade when I exercise to stop my blood sugar from dropping. He did some blood work and I should be hearing back in a few days. He is going to help me get the skin removed, he is giving me the number for a surgen. On a sad note Dr. Shapiro is retiring in Aug 2007. So I will have to follow up with another surgen.
I still do a coffee or two a day.
100oz of water a day.
All of my vites.
Three meals.
Two snacks.
40mins of exercise 5-6days a week. (bike)
Ok guys can anyone here me scream!! WOW
Ok I will start at the beginning. I went it for my two year ann. and I saw Dr. Shapiro (May2nd)(for the last time he is retiring) And all went very well he was very happy with me. I talked about the extra skin on my tummy. He said he thought I would be a good canidate. He also said he would help me if I need appeal. So I thought I better get going before he retired.
He gave me Dr. Smith's number. I saw him May 22nd. He talked about would he would do. And they sent it to my ins for approvel. They said to will take 2 to 6 weeks to hear back. Well it was two weeks and a day (June 6th)and they APPRIVED me.......oh my god!!!!
I just called they back to get a date and I will be having surgery July to remove the pannis or a tummy tuck. I will be in a binder for a long time I think they said 4 to 12 weeks? I think. And I will have two drains for 4 weeks. He thought he would remove about 8 to 10 lbs of skin. I am so excited...can you tell.
Thanks for reading,
June 14th 2007 (thurs)
Yes thats right I am single again. Shawn and I dated 5 years. It was amazing 5 years. I would trade it for anything. It was very bittersweet today. We both agreed is would be best to spilt up. We will still be friends. He was my first real love. He loved me at my heavest and all the way down to where I am today. I am very sad. And I will be just fine. I need time to live single and thin......wow I have never been single and thin. I am excited to see where I go from here and scard at the same time. This summer I am busy with my Neice and Nephew (they still havent found out what is wrong with him yet). And the exciting part of the summer is my surgery July 12th.
Ok I am sad again typing this.
Thanks for letting me vent and share
7/7/07 Sat.
I had my first date since my break up the my ex. And my first date being thin, and he never knew me as heavy. It went very well, he didnt stand me up and we got alone fine. I hope to hear back from him soon.
7/10/07 Tues.
I am getting very nervious about my surgery this thurs. to remove my panni. I am sad to think they are going to remove part of me. Its a part that has been there my whole life. Yes I hate the way it looks, feels. But its still me. (KWIM) I am also worried what I will look like. I know I will be fine!! I will be staying at my Mom the frist night and sleeping in the recliner. I will update when I get home and hopfully post some pics.
7/12/07
Thank you Doodlebug for posting for me!! Your a sweetheart!!
I had surgery to remove my panni(lower stomach let just hung there). Surgery was at 8am it took 2 1/2 hrs at 10:30 I was in faze one recovery for 1/2 hr. Then at 11am faze two recovery. I was so suprised before I knew it I was all done. I sat up moved to a chair. They let me get dressed. Showed me how to take care of my drain. And wished me well. So i went through it all very well and fast.We left about Noon. We stoped at starbucks on the way to my Moms..lol
It was a surprise to everyone that I had a large hernea (sp)(size of a banana)It was right under my open RNY scar. He fixed that while I was under.
I am very sore mostly from the herea (sp)area. It burnssssssssss...lol.
I saw my Dr. this morning he was very pleased. And once I stop draining so much he will pull the drain. I only have one drain. So far it dosent brother me so much. But ask me again in a week.
He took off 6lbs of fat and skin!! ewww
