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Update
Apr 09, 2007
April 9,2007
wt.146 -103
It has been a long time. I did reach my goal of 145. I usally stay between 144-146. I am wearing 4-6 in clothes. My nursing scubs are small but I really need x-small. I can eat alot more now. I get worried about the amt. I could eat. I am really happy were I am at now. I need to get better with my water and vitamins. Until next time Bye
wt.146 -103
It has been a long time. I did reach my goal of 145. I usally stay between 144-146. I am wearing 4-6 in clothes. My nursing scubs are small but I really need x-small. I can eat alot more now. I get worried about the amt. I could eat. I am really happy were I am at now. I need to get better with my water and vitamins. Until next time Bye
My Story
Nov 07, 2006
Sept.30,2005
I am a 29 y/o BF. I have been married now for 10 wonderful years. We have two very active boys (11 and 9). I have been considering WLS for a while now. At first my PCM did not want to refer me. He finally came around to doing so. I had my first consult on 8-25-05. That appt. went really well. At first I did not think that I would get the O.k. for the surgery. But I did. The coordinator submitted my paperwork to my insur. com. On my 29th B-day (9-20-05), I got the call, that I was approved. I was really happy and shock that the approval came through with no problem. All I had to do now was pick a date. MY DATE IS 11-22-05 ( I really picked 11-14-05). 11-22-05 will do to. Currently I have High BP, some aching joints. My Current wt. is 246. Right now, I am hoping that nothing will change and the surgery takes place as scheduled. Will keep you inform.
Oct.1,2005
I have been getting alot of postive e-mails. Thank You all for that. As for me everything is the same. I go for my pre-op labs on 10-17-05. I also have been talking to my husband co-worker wife who had the surgery in May. She is doing really well. She also has been giving me alot of info on what to aspect after the surgery. To back track alittle, I did not have a weight problem until i started to have kids. In high school, I was a majorette my senior year weighing 135lbs and a size 9. My first child was born the end of my senior year. I gained 70lbs with him. He was a big baby (8lbs 13 oz). After he was born, I drop down to 175lbs. from 202. So, I graduated High School at 170lbs and a size 11-12. A 1 1/2 year later I had my second child. I gain 48lbs with him. He weighed 8lbs 5oz. I ended up weighing 192 from 218, After he was born. I was a size 14, which did not look bad at all. In 1998, 2 1/2 years later, I started nursing school weighing 206 (size16)and graduated at the same weight. As I started to work, we order out alot. Here I am today, 11 1/2 years, going from 135 ( size 9) to 246 (size 18-20). 111 lbs in 11 1/2 years. Is that an eye opener or what. I tell everyone that I was predispose to full figureness. My mother and father family is 200+. So, It is not all my fault. My husband and I has been together 12 1/2 years ( married 10 1/2). I Just told him that I gain 111lbs since we been together. I really did not think about it until just now as I was typing. That is a whole person. Well, I think I've talk enough. Thank You all again for your kind words and thoughts.
Oct.4,2005
Nothing has changed. Just waiting for 10-17-05, pe-op appt. I thank everyone who has been e-mailing with positive advice. I am soooo scared to be having surgery and the days after surgery. It seem like the first week or so is really bad. I have been thinking about changing my surgery. My boys football banquet is 12-3-05, a 1 1/2wk. after my surgery. I want to be there for that. I have this terrible fear that I will be too sick or miserable to go if I have the surgery on 11-22-05. This is their first year playing football , so it is really important that I be there. Not to mention that I am the coordinator for the banquet. If any one have so advice please e-mail me. Thanks in advance.
Oct.17,2005
Today, I went for my gallbladder ultrasound which was alittle painful. I also pre-reg with the hospital for the surgery, went to anesthesia and financial service. My surgery is covered 100% by Tricare which was good to hear. Oh, I talk to the surgeon today also. All my scary questions was answered today. All I have left to do is attend the mand. class on 11-3-05. Will update soon.
Oct.18,2005
Today I called Joyce (surgery coordinator), to see if there are any available dates the first week of Dec. She stroll through the calendar and there was none. I was disappointed because I do not want to be sick or miserable at my kids banquet. She told me she had Nov.8 or Dec.20. She also said that she had a rush of school teachers. I just keep my date of Nov. 22. I just pray that I will be feeling o.k. Nov. 8 is too early, I need the time for my mental preparation. I guess Nov. 22, is the date. On the other hand, I am debating if I should tell my close relative that I am having the surgery. My mother and aunt know that I went to a consultation but they do not know that I have a date. I just don't want to hear about how dangerous the surgery is. I don't want them to try to change my mind. A co- worker keep asking me what kind of surgery I am having and I tell her when I am ready to let them know I will. Will I ever be ready? I don't know. I guess I don't want to hear anything from anyone. My husband is ok with me having the surgery. I told him that I may not tell anyone about it, he is fine with that also. Am I being a little selfish? Bye
Oct,24,05
Nothing really to report. I am just reading over alot of profiles, just so that I will have an idea of how I will be feeling after surgery. I am really concern about my boys banquet. I want to be there for them. I still nervous about having having surgery but I still have time to prepare mentally. Working alot helps. I will take to month of Dec. off. so when I go back to work there will be a big difference. I still have not told anyone so the rumor mill will be going fast pace. I think I will let them know if they ask. I got a sheriff banquet to go to in 3 days. I want to buy a new outfit. What's the point. I am really trying not to buy any clothes. I know I will soon. I have not clothes from size 14 down. I got rid of them. By my husband being in the military, I did not want to lug them from place to place. I know I will have to start over ,thats ok too.
Until next time.Bye
Nov. 2,2005
It's been a couple of days since I last post. I attended a local Bypass Buddie Meeting last week. It was really cancelled but I was not aware of it. Four of us showed up. Two pre-op and two post-op. The meeting was really nice. By it just being the four of us , it was like friends just getting together and sharing stories. I am 3 weeks out from having surgery. I was at work tonight and we (staff nurses) got into a conversation about weight loss and the military. One nurse told me that my BMI was to high for the military. I told her that I was going to loose so weight. To make a long story short, She mention WLS (GB). I just sat there b/c no one knows at my job that I am having the surgey except for my supervisor. She went on to say how it is not good and all the complications. I was just sitting there like can I loose wight on my own. I was getting scared all over again and second guessing myself. She did say that her mother had WLS about 20-30 yrs ago. Her mother is 80 now. A leason learn tonight, STAY WAY FROM THAT CONVERSATION. In my earlier post, I mention how scared and nervous I am to have surgery and then to hear someone go on and on about the complications. I actually thought about backing out. But I get myself together and went into another room to finish my work. I have always want to go into the military. Today, I call the Navy and they do take GB pts. But before you are accepted your file has to be review by an dr. to see what kind of wls you had. I think I have vent enough. Until next time. bye
Nov.14,2005
It has been about two weeks since I last post. I've been attending local bypass meetings. Very informational and a good time to just sit a talk with other bypassers. I am 7 days and a wake up from having surgery. I am not really nervous now. I will see how I am feeling next monday. Until next time, Bye
Nov.16,2005
I went to see my PCP today to discuss my bp med. It has a diuretic in it. I have read that diuretic may make you severly dehydrated after surgery. He thinks that I will be ok. I don't know about that. I guess I will see how much fluid I will be getting in. If I get in all my fliuld I will take it. I go back to him in dec. so hopefully I will not need it anymore. Today my bp was really good. I am 5 days and a wake up away from surgery. I am feel calm right now. I ak my husband if he is worried and he said no. I ask why? He said that they do that surgery all the time and that they know what they are doing.Oh, I lost 6lbs. Believe me I have been eating everything I get me hands on and everything that I think I am going to miss. I was surprise. I thought that I had gain weight. I will take those 6lbs.My all time high was 254. I started this journey at 249. My 1st consult is was 246.6. I have not been 240 for 3 yrs now. I usually stay in the mid 240's. Until next time, Bye
Nov.21,2005
Tomorrow is my day. Last Thursday, I attended a LCBB ( lowcountry bypass buddy) meeting. It was is my honor b/c I was the next one to have the surgery. It was held at Olive Garden. We had a wonderfull time. The ladies and gentlemen were very supportive. I got a phone call today from the hospital, my time to be at the hospital is 6:30 am. I also today my boys that I am having surgery.I told them that my surgery is on my stomach. I did not go into details with them. My last big dinner was at a local seafood resturant. I thought that I would be nervous but right now I am not. I would like to say a special thanks to my angel Susan Butler. I am schedule to be release from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day. I had my Thanksgiving meal this weekend. Also, my youngest son 10th BD was 11-20. I had a pool party ( inside heated pool) and a sleep over for him at an hotel in Ga. We had a great time. I don't think that I will be doing that again anytime soon. I rented the excutive suite. It was full of kids. He was so surprise when he walked in the pool area. Until next time, Bye.
p.s. I will be on the losing side tomorrow!
Nov.27,2005
Well, I had the surgery on 11-22-05. The surgery went well. No complications. Passed the leak test the next day. Started out drinking juice than advanced to pureed. I was released from the hosp. on 11-24-05. I was restless and tired. My hosp. stay was wonderful. the docs and nurses were excellent. I am having a hard time with getting liquids in. Today is the first day that I got aleast 20 oz in. It feels like the swelling is going down b/c the other days I think I did about 10 oz. I am getting most of my vit.and meds in now. I need to up my protein. My hair is long and I do not want it to start falling out. I think it will get better, I am just 5 days post-op. I also have been feeling like I have made the wrong decision. But I must say, each day is better and better. I go to the docs tomorrow. I will be glad when this jp tubes comes out. I have not weighed myself. I do not want to obsess over every little pound. Matter of fact, I do not have a scale in my house. Until later , Bye
Nov.28,2005
Went to the docs. today. I got my jp tube remove. The feeling was strange but I am so glad that it is gone. The scale just move .8, but that is ok with me. I probably lost the water wt. from the IV. until next time. Bye
Dec.4,2005
wt. 232 (6lb b4/ 8lbs after)
I went into work to submit my paper work for my sick time, I decide to jump on the scale. I now weigh 232. 8lbs gone. A total of 14lbs all together. I am almost 2 wks out. I am not doing to good on my water and protein. I am woking on that. I am just 2 wks out.I get most of my meds in now. I can see a little difference in my clothes now. Hopefully I will be in a 16 soon. Until next time . Bye
Jan.6,2006
Happy New Year
I know it's been a while since I last post. Well, Things has been going great with me. I had my 4 week check up on 12-19. I was down 23 lbs by the surgeon scale. I was then advance to reg. food which I enjoy much better than the pureed. I am not getting all of my water and potein in. I try but I just do not get it in. I was really worried about my hair falling out. It has not started. I am in a size16 comfortably. Thighs and stomach is going down. I thought that I would have to get a tummy tuck but I will just wait and see. I need to start an excerise program. Alittle sagging on the arms. I have not seen a difference in my breast but my husband said that they are going down too. I hope not too much. I am a 38D, It look like I am a 38B, I would like to stay a C-D cup. I do not know how much I weigh b/c I have not been on a scale since 12-19. Alot of people ask me how can I stay off the scale? B4 i had wls, I read alot of profile. People stressing over 1 lb. Yes, 1lb. I set in my mind that I would not jump on the scale often. I do not have a scale in my house,that help also. I like it better when I do get on the scale I am surprise by the # instead of tracking every lb. When I went to the dr., my weight was 226( I thought I started this journey at 246 but I think the surgeon have me down at 249). I think I weigh bwt. 200-215. When I get on the scale I will be shock and surprise. That is a mind thing that works better for me. I will weigh myself next week and post the news.
Jan.25
wt.212 -37lb
Went to my pcp today. Getting ready to move back to my home town on friday. My size 18's are getting bigger. I think that I can fit into a size 16, but I will wait for a while.
Jan.27
I am leaving Charleston today. I will no longer be an South Carolinan any more. I attended my last LCBB meeting last night, which was wonderful as usual. I will update later.
Feb.8
I do no know my wt. at this time. Anyone who knows me, know that I do not get on the scale often. That works better for me. I can no longer wear my size 18 pants anymore. They were just sagging to much until I really looked horrible. i decided to go shopping and guess what size 14, yes 14. I also went to Gap just looking. I was kind of nervous about trying on there jeans. I talk to the saleman and he convince me to try on a pair of jeans. I did not tink that I could fit the because I am still curvy and hippie. I took a size 14 and 16 in the dressing rm. Needless to say I brought te size 14 for $58 but it was a treat. To me i still look fat. I guess it's that self image thing. Unitl next time bye
Feb.11
WT. unknown
I am in Fl. with my husband and those Gap jeans that I was talking about is loose. When I brought them they were snug. I thought that I would have them atleast a month. I don't think so. I will wear them until they fall right off. I on't think I will be going shopping again until I am in a size 10. It is too expensive to buy every size and you will not be in them long at all. I love being in normal sizes now. I do find myself going to plus sizes. Sometimes I can't believe that I am in a size 14. The last time I was able to fit a 14 was in 1996. Well, until next time. Bye
Feb.21,2005
wt. 200lbs - 49lbs (9 b4/ 40 after)
Today I enrolled in a local gym. I have lost 12 in 4 weeks which is fine with me. I am averaging about 3 lbs a week. I will start toning at the gym. I have a little sagging under my arms. Stomach and thighs are coming down fine. I will really focus on my arms for now. I am still in a 14. I buy xl for shirts b/c I do not want my stmoach imprint to show. I think I can wear a lg in shirt but I like them big. I had a very big WOWWW moment yesterday. Well, I went shopping for some new nurses uniforms ( my old ones are tooo big xl). I tried on a lg bottom. They were sagging too much in the front. Guess what. I brought med. Yes medium. I tried on lg top, also too big. I also brought medium top. They were not snug. When I went to Wal-mart I had to buy their lg top b/c I don't like my stmoach to show. As body wise , I am still in proportion. I am losing evenly, just like when I gain wt. I have also notice my feet and hands went down. I start working tomorrow. Will update later. Bye
Mar.10,2006
wt.198 -51lbs
I am finally in onderland. I think that I was on a stall but I still take it. I am starting to see my hair shedding alittle. I trying to get more protein and water to my diet. I can handing this shedding as long as it don't get worst. I check the Nov. board so it is happening to us Nov. babies. I am stillin a 14 but they are getting loose. I am still working out at the gym. I see that I am getting a little muscle in my arms. Legs are getting firm also. Until next time
Mar.13,2006
wt. 193 -56 lbs
I went to get a work physical today and to my surprise I lost 5lbs. I guess all the extra protein and water is paying off. I am drinking more water but I am not getting in my 60oz. I am working hard on that. I get about 25-50 gm of protein in. I forget to drink when I am not hungry and by the time I remember it is late evening. I get in what I can that point. Until next time
April 3,2006
wt. 189lbs -60
Today I had two appts. The first on was with my pcp. My bp was excellent. I was on Bp meds b4 surgery but have not taken them since. My pcp was really surprise by the amount of weight that I have loss. The appt. with the surgeon went well also. She said that i am coming down fine. She could tell that I a going to the gym. She also said that I will have alot of loose skin on my stomach. I am not suprise about that. As you can see I am a slow losser. I am averaging about 10lbs a month. That is fine with me. My hair is shedding alittle. I am thankful that it is not coming out by the handful. I go to the gym. I leg press 60 lbs. I work with 40lb wts. for my abds and 10-20lb wts for my arms. My arms are weak. I am really trying to build the muscle back up. I do have difinition in my arms now. Just alittle hanging skin but if I kept working on my arms that skin will not be a problem. I am most happy with my legs. They are toning up really well. I am needing the most work on my abds. By the end of the month I am hopping to be aleast 180. I am so needing to start buying 12's but I am going to con't to wear my 14 until I get to a 10. I am going on vacation to orlando fl. in july, hopefully I will be in a 9-10. Until next time. Bye
April 18,2006
wt. 184 - 65lbs
I am still going to the gym. I am doing better with my protein and vit. this week. I had got alittle slack on them. I am in a size 12 now. Yesterday, I went to a local clothing store. I tried on a size 9, just to see how far I have to go. I want to be in a size 9 for my summer vacation. They fit, of course they were tight. They were the low rise capris. I was able to button them. I do not have far to go. I will keep my eyes on the size. Util Next Time Bye
May 2,2006
wt. 179 -70lbs
I am still working out at the gym. I am now in a size 10-12. It looks like I am going to be in a size 8 be4 july. On May 22, I will be 6 mo. out. I hope that my wt loss do not slow down any slower. Right now I am loosing about 8-10 lbs a mo. I want to loose 35-45 more lbs. I hope i make it. Until next time.
May 22,2006
wt. 176 -73
Toady I am 6 mo post op. I am wearing a size 10. I still workout at the gym. Skin is skrinking good. Hair is shedding alittle. I thank god it is not coming out in clumps. My wt.loss is really slow. I think it is because I snack alot. I know that I have to get that under control.
Until next time
June 13,2006
wt unknown Hopefully 170 or less
I started a new job about 1 mo ago. My nursing uniforms are now small bottom and a med. top. I am waring a 9-10. I am still snacking. I can eat alot more now and that scares me lot. My husband say that I still eat alittle bt but I know that it is more now. Hair is doing fine. I slack off my vits.for awhile. i am tring to get back in the swing of things. I will be moveing to Fl. in two weeks.
until next time
Sept. 13,2006
wt. 155 -94ls
It has been a long time since I post. I have ot lost any wt for the last 3 wks-mo. My goal wt is 145. I have 10 more lbs to loose. I am wearing a size 6-8 pants and a s-m shirt. In nursing uniforms I am in a small. I can now eat alittle more than usual which is fine. My hair is doing fine. I live in fl.now. Until next time.
Oct. 28,2006
wt. 154 -95lbs
I know it has been a long time since I last post. Well I amd back in school finishing my nursing degree. I can surely eat lot more. I have good days and bad days. I have not lost any wt in the last month or so. I am trying to get to 145. I think I will go back to some basics. Yes, I do eat things that I should not be eating. I am in a size 6-8 form a 18-20. My shoe size is 8 1/2 - 9 from 9-10. My 1 year anniversary is 11-22 and I want to be at my goal wt. My husband don,t want me to loose anymore wt. He says that i am fine at mmy current wt. I just have that 145 stuck in amy head and it will not go away. My hair is still shedding, not bad. Sagging skin on abds and alittle on the arm area. Not to much, thank god. bye
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Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Katherine A. Morgan, MD
I went my first consult appt. on 8-25-05. I met with another Dr. in the office . I also had to attend an info. class at that time. The class was given by Dr. Byrns and Dr.Morgan. Both Drs. were very helpful with the info. they give the class.
Insurer Info:
Tricare Prime
I had no problem getting approved. Once the paper work was submitted, it was just a wait after that. On my 29th B-Day, I got the call, APPROVED!!!!! I think they was justing waiting to give me a some good B-Day news.
I am a 29 y/o BF. I have been married now for 10 wonderful years. We have two very active boys (11 and 9). I have been considering WLS for a while now. At first my PCM did not want to refer me. He finally came around to doing so. I had my first consult on 8-25-05. That appt. went really well. At first I did not think that I would get the O.k. for the surgery. But I did. The coordinator submitted my paperwork to my insur. com. On my 29th B-day (9-20-05), I got the call, that I was approved. I was really happy and shock that the approval came through with no problem. All I had to do now was pick a date. MY DATE IS 11-22-05 ( I really picked 11-14-05). 11-22-05 will do to. Currently I have High BP, some aching joints. My Current wt. is 246. Right now, I am hoping that nothing will change and the surgery takes place as scheduled. Will keep you inform.
Oct.1,2005
I have been getting alot of postive e-mails. Thank You all for that. As for me everything is the same. I go for my pre-op labs on 10-17-05. I also have been talking to my husband co-worker wife who had the surgery in May. She is doing really well. She also has been giving me alot of info on what to aspect after the surgery. To back track alittle, I did not have a weight problem until i started to have kids. In high school, I was a majorette my senior year weighing 135lbs and a size 9. My first child was born the end of my senior year. I gained 70lbs with him. He was a big baby (8lbs 13 oz). After he was born, I drop down to 175lbs. from 202. So, I graduated High School at 170lbs and a size 11-12. A 1 1/2 year later I had my second child. I gain 48lbs with him. He weighed 8lbs 5oz. I ended up weighing 192 from 218, After he was born. I was a size 14, which did not look bad at all. In 1998, 2 1/2 years later, I started nursing school weighing 206 (size16)and graduated at the same weight. As I started to work, we order out alot. Here I am today, 11 1/2 years, going from 135 ( size 9) to 246 (size 18-20). 111 lbs in 11 1/2 years. Is that an eye opener or what. I tell everyone that I was predispose to full figureness. My mother and father family is 200+. So, It is not all my fault. My husband and I has been together 12 1/2 years ( married 10 1/2). I Just told him that I gain 111lbs since we been together. I really did not think about it until just now as I was typing. That is a whole person. Well, I think I've talk enough. Thank You all again for your kind words and thoughts.
Oct.4,2005
Nothing has changed. Just waiting for 10-17-05, pe-op appt. I thank everyone who has been e-mailing with positive advice. I am soooo scared to be having surgery and the days after surgery. It seem like the first week or so is really bad. I have been thinking about changing my surgery. My boys football banquet is 12-3-05, a 1 1/2wk. after my surgery. I want to be there for that. I have this terrible fear that I will be too sick or miserable to go if I have the surgery on 11-22-05. This is their first year playing football , so it is really important that I be there. Not to mention that I am the coordinator for the banquet. If any one have so advice please e-mail me. Thanks in advance.
Oct.17,2005
Today, I went for my gallbladder ultrasound which was alittle painful. I also pre-reg with the hospital for the surgery, went to anesthesia and financial service. My surgery is covered 100% by Tricare which was good to hear. Oh, I talk to the surgeon today also. All my scary questions was answered today. All I have left to do is attend the mand. class on 11-3-05. Will update soon.
Oct.18,2005
Today I called Joyce (surgery coordinator), to see if there are any available dates the first week of Dec. She stroll through the calendar and there was none. I was disappointed because I do not want to be sick or miserable at my kids banquet. She told me she had Nov.8 or Dec.20. She also said that she had a rush of school teachers. I just keep my date of Nov. 22. I just pray that I will be feeling o.k. Nov. 8 is too early, I need the time for my mental preparation. I guess Nov. 22, is the date. On the other hand, I am debating if I should tell my close relative that I am having the surgery. My mother and aunt know that I went to a consultation but they do not know that I have a date. I just don't want to hear about how dangerous the surgery is. I don't want them to try to change my mind. A co- worker keep asking me what kind of surgery I am having and I tell her when I am ready to let them know I will. Will I ever be ready? I don't know. I guess I don't want to hear anything from anyone. My husband is ok with me having the surgery. I told him that I may not tell anyone about it, he is fine with that also. Am I being a little selfish? Bye
Oct,24,05
Nothing really to report. I am just reading over alot of profiles, just so that I will have an idea of how I will be feeling after surgery. I am really concern about my boys banquet. I want to be there for them. I still nervous about having having surgery but I still have time to prepare mentally. Working alot helps. I will take to month of Dec. off. so when I go back to work there will be a big difference. I still have not told anyone so the rumor mill will be going fast pace. I think I will let them know if they ask. I got a sheriff banquet to go to in 3 days. I want to buy a new outfit. What's the point. I am really trying not to buy any clothes. I know I will soon. I have not clothes from size 14 down. I got rid of them. By my husband being in the military, I did not want to lug them from place to place. I know I will have to start over ,thats ok too.
Until next time.Bye
Nov. 2,2005
It's been a couple of days since I last post. I attended a local Bypass Buddie Meeting last week. It was really cancelled but I was not aware of it. Four of us showed up. Two pre-op and two post-op. The meeting was really nice. By it just being the four of us , it was like friends just getting together and sharing stories. I am 3 weeks out from having surgery. I was at work tonight and we (staff nurses) got into a conversation about weight loss and the military. One nurse told me that my BMI was to high for the military. I told her that I was going to loose so weight. To make a long story short, She mention WLS (GB). I just sat there b/c no one knows at my job that I am having the surgey except for my supervisor. She went on to say how it is not good and all the complications. I was just sitting there like can I loose wight on my own. I was getting scared all over again and second guessing myself. She did say that her mother had WLS about 20-30 yrs ago. Her mother is 80 now. A leason learn tonight, STAY WAY FROM THAT CONVERSATION. In my earlier post, I mention how scared and nervous I am to have surgery and then to hear someone go on and on about the complications. I actually thought about backing out. But I get myself together and went into another room to finish my work. I have always want to go into the military. Today, I call the Navy and they do take GB pts. But before you are accepted your file has to be review by an dr. to see what kind of wls you had. I think I have vent enough. Until next time. bye
Nov.14,2005
It has been about two weeks since I last post. I've been attending local bypass meetings. Very informational and a good time to just sit a talk with other bypassers. I am 7 days and a wake up from having surgery. I am not really nervous now. I will see how I am feeling next monday. Until next time, Bye
Nov.16,2005
I went to see my PCP today to discuss my bp med. It has a diuretic in it. I have read that diuretic may make you severly dehydrated after surgery. He thinks that I will be ok. I don't know about that. I guess I will see how much fluid I will be getting in. If I get in all my fliuld I will take it. I go back to him in dec. so hopefully I will not need it anymore. Today my bp was really good. I am 5 days and a wake up away from surgery. I am feel calm right now. I ak my husband if he is worried and he said no. I ask why? He said that they do that surgery all the time and that they know what they are doing.Oh, I lost 6lbs. Believe me I have been eating everything I get me hands on and everything that I think I am going to miss. I was surprise. I thought that I had gain weight. I will take those 6lbs.My all time high was 254. I started this journey at 249. My 1st consult is was 246.6. I have not been 240 for 3 yrs now. I usually stay in the mid 240's. Until next time, Bye
Nov.21,2005
Tomorrow is my day. Last Thursday, I attended a LCBB ( lowcountry bypass buddy) meeting. It was is my honor b/c I was the next one to have the surgery. It was held at Olive Garden. We had a wonderfull time. The ladies and gentlemen were very supportive. I got a phone call today from the hospital, my time to be at the hospital is 6:30 am. I also today my boys that I am having surgery.I told them that my surgery is on my stomach. I did not go into details with them. My last big dinner was at a local seafood resturant. I thought that I would be nervous but right now I am not. I would like to say a special thanks to my angel Susan Butler. I am schedule to be release from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day. I had my Thanksgiving meal this weekend. Also, my youngest son 10th BD was 11-20. I had a pool party ( inside heated pool) and a sleep over for him at an hotel in Ga. We had a great time. I don't think that I will be doing that again anytime soon. I rented the excutive suite. It was full of kids. He was so surprise when he walked in the pool area. Until next time, Bye.
p.s. I will be on the losing side tomorrow!
Nov.27,2005
Well, I had the surgery on 11-22-05. The surgery went well. No complications. Passed the leak test the next day. Started out drinking juice than advanced to pureed. I was released from the hosp. on 11-24-05. I was restless and tired. My hosp. stay was wonderful. the docs and nurses were excellent. I am having a hard time with getting liquids in. Today is the first day that I got aleast 20 oz in. It feels like the swelling is going down b/c the other days I think I did about 10 oz. I am getting most of my vit.and meds in now. I need to up my protein. My hair is long and I do not want it to start falling out. I think it will get better, I am just 5 days post-op. I also have been feeling like I have made the wrong decision. But I must say, each day is better and better. I go to the docs tomorrow. I will be glad when this jp tubes comes out. I have not weighed myself. I do not want to obsess over every little pound. Matter of fact, I do not have a scale in my house. Until later , Bye
Nov.28,2005
Went to the docs. today. I got my jp tube remove. The feeling was strange but I am so glad that it is gone. The scale just move .8, but that is ok with me. I probably lost the water wt. from the IV. until next time. Bye
Dec.4,2005
wt. 232 (6lb b4/ 8lbs after)
I went into work to submit my paper work for my sick time, I decide to jump on the scale. I now weigh 232. 8lbs gone. A total of 14lbs all together. I am almost 2 wks out. I am not doing to good on my water and protein. I am woking on that. I am just 2 wks out.I get most of my meds in now. I can see a little difference in my clothes now. Hopefully I will be in a 16 soon. Until next time . Bye
Jan.6,2006
Happy New Year
I know it's been a while since I last post. Well, Things has been going great with me. I had my 4 week check up on 12-19. I was down 23 lbs by the surgeon scale. I was then advance to reg. food which I enjoy much better than the pureed. I am not getting all of my water and potein in. I try but I just do not get it in. I was really worried about my hair falling out. It has not started. I am in a size16 comfortably. Thighs and stomach is going down. I thought that I would have to get a tummy tuck but I will just wait and see. I need to start an excerise program. Alittle sagging on the arms. I have not seen a difference in my breast but my husband said that they are going down too. I hope not too much. I am a 38D, It look like I am a 38B, I would like to stay a C-D cup. I do not know how much I weigh b/c I have not been on a scale since 12-19. Alot of people ask me how can I stay off the scale? B4 i had wls, I read alot of profile. People stressing over 1 lb. Yes, 1lb. I set in my mind that I would not jump on the scale often. I do not have a scale in my house,that help also. I like it better when I do get on the scale I am surprise by the # instead of tracking every lb. When I went to the dr., my weight was 226( I thought I started this journey at 246 but I think the surgeon have me down at 249). I think I weigh bwt. 200-215. When I get on the scale I will be shock and surprise. That is a mind thing that works better for me. I will weigh myself next week and post the news.
Jan.25
wt.212 -37lb
Went to my pcp today. Getting ready to move back to my home town on friday. My size 18's are getting bigger. I think that I can fit into a size 16, but I will wait for a while.
Jan.27
I am leaving Charleston today. I will no longer be an South Carolinan any more. I attended my last LCBB meeting last night, which was wonderful as usual. I will update later.
Feb.8
I do no know my wt. at this time. Anyone who knows me, know that I do not get on the scale often. That works better for me. I can no longer wear my size 18 pants anymore. They were just sagging to much until I really looked horrible. i decided to go shopping and guess what size 14, yes 14. I also went to Gap just looking. I was kind of nervous about trying on there jeans. I talk to the saleman and he convince me to try on a pair of jeans. I did not tink that I could fit the because I am still curvy and hippie. I took a size 14 and 16 in the dressing rm. Needless to say I brought te size 14 for $58 but it was a treat. To me i still look fat. I guess it's that self image thing. Unitl next time bye
Feb.11
WT. unknown
I am in Fl. with my husband and those Gap jeans that I was talking about is loose. When I brought them they were snug. I thought that I would have them atleast a month. I don't think so. I will wear them until they fall right off. I on't think I will be going shopping again until I am in a size 10. It is too expensive to buy every size and you will not be in them long at all. I love being in normal sizes now. I do find myself going to plus sizes. Sometimes I can't believe that I am in a size 14. The last time I was able to fit a 14 was in 1996. Well, until next time. Bye
Feb.21,2005
wt. 200lbs - 49lbs (9 b4/ 40 after)
Today I enrolled in a local gym. I have lost 12 in 4 weeks which is fine with me. I am averaging about 3 lbs a week. I will start toning at the gym. I have a little sagging under my arms. Stomach and thighs are coming down fine. I will really focus on my arms for now. I am still in a 14. I buy xl for shirts b/c I do not want my stmoach imprint to show. I think I can wear a lg in shirt but I like them big. I had a very big WOWWW moment yesterday. Well, I went shopping for some new nurses uniforms ( my old ones are tooo big xl). I tried on a lg bottom. They were sagging too much in the front. Guess what. I brought med. Yes medium. I tried on lg top, also too big. I also brought medium top. They were not snug. When I went to Wal-mart I had to buy their lg top b/c I don't like my stmoach to show. As body wise , I am still in proportion. I am losing evenly, just like when I gain wt. I have also notice my feet and hands went down. I start working tomorrow. Will update later. Bye
Mar.10,2006
wt.198 -51lbs
I am finally in onderland. I think that I was on a stall but I still take it. I am starting to see my hair shedding alittle. I trying to get more protein and water to my diet. I can handing this shedding as long as it don't get worst. I check the Nov. board so it is happening to us Nov. babies. I am stillin a 14 but they are getting loose. I am still working out at the gym. I see that I am getting a little muscle in my arms. Legs are getting firm also. Until next time
Mar.13,2006
wt. 193 -56 lbs
I went to get a work physical today and to my surprise I lost 5lbs. I guess all the extra protein and water is paying off. I am drinking more water but I am not getting in my 60oz. I am working hard on that. I get about 25-50 gm of protein in. I forget to drink when I am not hungry and by the time I remember it is late evening. I get in what I can that point. Until next time
April 3,2006
wt. 189lbs -60
Today I had two appts. The first on was with my pcp. My bp was excellent. I was on Bp meds b4 surgery but have not taken them since. My pcp was really surprise by the amount of weight that I have loss. The appt. with the surgeon went well also. She said that i am coming down fine. She could tell that I a going to the gym. She also said that I will have alot of loose skin on my stomach. I am not suprise about that. As you can see I am a slow losser. I am averaging about 10lbs a month. That is fine with me. My hair is shedding alittle. I am thankful that it is not coming out by the handful. I go to the gym. I leg press 60 lbs. I work with 40lb wts. for my abds and 10-20lb wts for my arms. My arms are weak. I am really trying to build the muscle back up. I do have difinition in my arms now. Just alittle hanging skin but if I kept working on my arms that skin will not be a problem. I am most happy with my legs. They are toning up really well. I am needing the most work on my abds. By the end of the month I am hopping to be aleast 180. I am so needing to start buying 12's but I am going to con't to wear my 14 until I get to a 10. I am going on vacation to orlando fl. in july, hopefully I will be in a 9-10. Until next time. Bye
April 18,2006
wt. 184 - 65lbs
I am still going to the gym. I am doing better with my protein and vit. this week. I had got alittle slack on them. I am in a size 12 now. Yesterday, I went to a local clothing store. I tried on a size 9, just to see how far I have to go. I want to be in a size 9 for my summer vacation. They fit, of course they were tight. They were the low rise capris. I was able to button them. I do not have far to go. I will keep my eyes on the size. Util Next Time Bye
May 2,2006
wt. 179 -70lbs
I am still working out at the gym. I am now in a size 10-12. It looks like I am going to be in a size 8 be4 july. On May 22, I will be 6 mo. out. I hope that my wt loss do not slow down any slower. Right now I am loosing about 8-10 lbs a mo. I want to loose 35-45 more lbs. I hope i make it. Until next time.
May 22,2006
wt. 176 -73
Toady I am 6 mo post op. I am wearing a size 10. I still workout at the gym. Skin is skrinking good. Hair is shedding alittle. I thank god it is not coming out in clumps. My wt.loss is really slow. I think it is because I snack alot. I know that I have to get that under control.
Until next time
June 13,2006
wt unknown Hopefully 170 or less
I started a new job about 1 mo ago. My nursing uniforms are now small bottom and a med. top. I am waring a 9-10. I am still snacking. I can eat alot more now and that scares me lot. My husband say that I still eat alittle bt but I know that it is more now. Hair is doing fine. I slack off my vits.for awhile. i am tring to get back in the swing of things. I will be moveing to Fl. in two weeks.
until next time
Sept. 13,2006
wt. 155 -94ls
It has been a long time since I post. I have ot lost any wt for the last 3 wks-mo. My goal wt is 145. I have 10 more lbs to loose. I am wearing a size 6-8 pants and a s-m shirt. In nursing uniforms I am in a small. I can now eat alittle more than usual which is fine. My hair is doing fine. I live in fl.now. Until next time.
Oct. 28,2006
wt. 154 -95lbs
I know it has been a long time since I last post. Well I amd back in school finishing my nursing degree. I can surely eat lot more. I have good days and bad days. I have not lost any wt in the last month or so. I am trying to get to 145. I think I will go back to some basics. Yes, I do eat things that I should not be eating. I am in a size 6-8 form a 18-20. My shoe size is 8 1/2 - 9 from 9-10. My 1 year anniversary is 11-22 and I want to be at my goal wt. My husband don,t want me to loose anymore wt. He says that i am fine at mmy current wt. I just have that 145 stuck in amy head and it will not go away. My hair is still shedding, not bad. Sagging skin on abds and alittle on the arm area. Not to much, thank god. bye
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