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I CANT WAIT TILL MY SURGERY MARCH 21ST 2005 !!!!!!!

021705

I started this journey about 6 years ago (trying to get approved for WLS) i have been over weight all my life i grew up eating meat at every meal and have enjoyed eating with friends and family throughout the years. at every holiday we get together and enjoy the fruits of labor .... ham, turkey, and all the fixings .... the best homemade food Mexican style :) ,,,, i love the taste of food i eat when i'm happy and when i'm sad i eat when i'm not hungry and i always feel like i can fit a little more.
i have tried all kinds of diets lost between 60-70 lbs for about 6 months just to gain it back after falling off the diets.i have starved myself, taken meds (perscribed and over the counter) i use to start work at 4AM and would try and order those ridiculous miracle diets they would show in tv in the middle of the night all it left me was broke. i have susan powder and richard simmons stuff from over the years that i would pick up and try again over the years.
i have changed insurances 3 times and changed PCP about 6 times till i found one to help me. ,,,, all i had at the time was high blood pressure then and they all thought i could loose the weight by eating healthy until i started with other problems now i'm anemic and have thyroid problems and now i'm up to 342 lbs at 37. i told my PCP after a year of being with her that i was seriouslly thinking about the surgery again,,, so she put in the request to my insurance (per patients request) for WLS and about a month later i saw her again and i was approved she couldnt believe it she felt like there were other people who needed it more but still encouraged me to fallow through. i recieved a letter to see Dr. Fujioka for a consultation but he wasnt accepting new patients at the time this was about feb-march of 2004 so why would they want me to see him?(go figure) i was on a waiting list so i kept calling and i guess they knew i was serious about this so i got a call back about in June and the secretary told me i was still on the list and couldnt get me an appointment until August but others before me couldn't make it on that date so i took it ,,, after seeing him i had to see a nutrition Dr. Toledo and Dr. Steres the psyco dr. i had to loose weight before my counseltation dr would refer me to the surgen because of my blood pressure and i was walking some but not realy ,, i'm pushing it now and have lost about about 33 lbs and feel great after meeting with Dr. Bhoyrul (the surgeon)he liked the results of the weight loss so he put in the request it took less then a week for the approval and that Monday was a holiday presidents day so i called the insurance on Tuesday i was told they had the paper work (they just got it in) i asked how long does it takes she said 3-5 days i thought to myself if i dont hear anything by Friday i'm goint to call ,, sure enough at 9:26am Friday morning 02/17/05 i got the call i have been praying for for years the answer "YES" THANK GOD!! o/

i have been reading the posts (on WLS) since about mid November i have seen so many helpful loving and caring people and so many people get approved and the overwhelming response of encouragement ,,,,
i use the computer from work so i cant post i try to read it every day ,,, but at home is the dial up AOl.
my daughter who encourages me and makes sure i drink my water wants me to get involved and meet people. its strange how i can talk to people on the street and in the market but i was affraid to post isn't that silly?

My Birthday 022105 38 WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!


finally on my birthday 02/21/05 she couldn't take it any more (my daughter) and had to set me up with an WLS profile account ,, she was so happy and wanted to me tell everyone that i got approved. was the best present i can ever have.
i was told its going to get a whole lot better.:)

030405

I cant sleep its 12:12am and my head is filled with so many thoughts and emotions I'm anxios but remailing calm I wonder if I have everything ready before and after surgery. I'm I going to be in pain or like some No PAIN and feeling fine I have to do liquids 5 days before surgery ,, can I handle it? they wants me to get ready before so I have my mind set on what I can have after and not crave food so much and be ready for after. some people that I have read cant even keep water down or even soft foods i hear it gets better but I tell myself not to worry wait till I get it done and see if I have the same results. I hear its different for everyone. this is what I've been waiting for and I'm not going back now I've worked so hard for this I'm just a little chicken. I'll take it day by day put a smile on my face and know that I will be a loser soon.



i have to see Dr. Bhoyrul on 03/10/05 and on 03/14/05 i have to do all the test before surgery stuff and on 03/21/05 i'll be on the table with 5 holes in my abdomen. then on my way to recovery and a life full of health and happiness i know its not a cure its a tool and i have to do my part but hey getting this far is half the battle ,,,

On 031505 i did all my testing I was out by 10:30am I was told it would take 3-5 hours I was supprised how fast it went. It only took and hour and a half. 5 more days I cant believe it tomorrows my last day of work for about 6 weeks depends how everything goes but God is with me and he has got me this far he will continue the rest of the way.

I met with Dr.B on 031005 he was happy with my progress I'm down to 297 lbs I havent been down to that wieght in about 6 years what a great feeling i had a few more questions for him about my stay and he said see you on 21st I am so ready for this I'm not worried or scared just excited.

040105

WOW its been a while since I've been in here so much has happened I had my surgey as planned they weighed me before I went under and I was at 288lbs thats amazing I had lost 12lbs snice I saw Dr. B on 031005 I was anxious not scared or worried just excited to start my new life. I feel pretty good My stay at Scripps in La Jolla was great they took good care of me I was on liquids only till 032905 now I'm on protein drings I had some potatoe soup but after I got sick from My daughters cheesecake I'm scared to try anything so I'm just doing warter sf popsicles protein drinks and jello.


The day of my surgery 032105 I was supposed to check in at 6:30 we got there at 6am so it was more of a wait then I wanted I had my husband my daughter and my sister with me Jason my DH needed more support more then I did he was so scared for me. Finally they called my name changed my clothes and was told that my husband should take my suitcase home I didnt need anything everything was supplied from the hospital the toothbrush and toothpaste slippers gown everything Dr. Bhoyrul checked up on be a hour before surgery we took pictures and wanted to know how I was feeling met my family again and promised them an update as soon as it was over.
The hardest part was them finding a vein to use for my IV and meds they poked and poked all over so I have alot of little bruises all over my arms and hand they pick the smallest vein on my right had still hurts to this day. Bad iIdea too since I cant bend my wrist when I needed the extra push to get in and out of the hospital bed and can only use one hand doesnt help when you accidently sleep with your wrist bent at night and the next thing you know your IV gets backed up and they need to flush it out no fun but I had a monkey bar so I was able to grab that when I needed adjusting and I had 3 pillows so that helped with sitting all the way up without hurting. ,,,
I do remember waking up in the ICU room in pain they only gave me one shot they didn't want to give me more until they put me in my recovery room so I would be awake when they transfer me to my recovery bed. Thats when they wheeled me to my room with pain and all and I saw my sister in the hall I waved for her to fallow after they connected me back up to the machines in the room they were allowed in and more meds were given to me They were hungry and didnt like the hospital food so they raided the vending machines and ate in my room. (how dare they they even asked if I was hungry) I couldnt even think of food at the time.
after the second day I couldnt take the morphine it was good but it didnt last long and they wouldnt give you more so one of the day nurses told me to change to Lotab "AWESOME STUFF" BUT IT HAD TO TAKE BY MOUTH its liquid but tasted like Benadril and tiqulia mixed but it lasted a lot longer. OH yea and dont let the pain get to bad before asking for more I did that twice and did I suffer for my mistake I though it had only been a couple of hours but it had been up to 6 and by then I was crying in paid I usually can withstand a lot but I've never dealt with surgery before and I didnt realize what a whimp I am. They were getting mad because they wanted me to walk that evening i said no I need the rest let me walk the next day i was in too much pain.





The chaplin came and visit with me we prayed and the nutrition came and updated the new process for eating at home again made sure all was clear on what to eat My family visit me(the ones that knew) and lots of calls from friends. Zoli I dont remember much of our conversation but thats for posted that my surgery was a success much appreciated since I didnt have an angel and sorry that my husband didnt talk he was chocked up everytime he tried talking and said I looked really pale.

By Thursday I was ready to come home my mom and sister picked me up my mom asked me to stay at here house I was worried that I wouldn't get enough rest but now I'm glad I did I had just told my dad that Saturday before about my surgey I didnt want him to worry so I told him a few days before when he tried to feed me and I wouldn't eat. The kid was at school so my daughter stayed with me at moms too. My husbad didn't take time off of work he works nights which I think was the best decision since he was such a basket case during the hostpital stay He would visit me at night and go to work from there I feel like I was sleeping more during the day then the night and was able to walk more at night with his help and support He was thankful for that the hospital was quiet I got a room by myself with a view in the corner so I felt releaved. I didnt want to bother anyone or be bothered. OH I remember the first night there was a male nurse he told me there was another man that had the same procedure as I did and he had been up 2 times walking already when he saw me later that night walking the seconded time with my husband he asked him if he was going to get it done too. That was funny (he is overweight but his body is Ok) He told the nurse that he will automatically lose weight by not being fed because I would stop cooking (which I have) He's been eating out a lot so the weight loss hasn't started but I told him when I start cooking we have to eat healthy no more junk food he agreed.
Wednesday morning aroud 6am the cathater was taken out what a releif it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would if I've hadn't one before.

a week later

On Monday the 032805 I got my drain taken out Thank God I was able to shower now without being serran wrapped up with packing tape around me I felt free I had lost 3lbs. since my surgery date the nurses were proud.

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Then my daughter birtday she didnt want to spend it with her dad he had all kinds of plans for them. She loves cheesecake so he was going to be taken to the cheese cake factory for dinner with shopping included now you know shes sick when these types of plans fall trrough she wasn't feeling well she's been sick all week better one week then down the next so I told her we have to celebrate when she turned 15. So Cost Co. cheesecake and pizza it was for the family I thought for sure I can handle this since the sight of food smelled good but I was to scared to taste it and when I ate a popsicle I was already full. after serving everyone a piece of cheesecake I took the rest off with my fingers and ate it big mistake I didn't realize what I did until it was too late we had the party at my moms house and I just thought I was feeling lightheaded from all the running around I did but by the time I got home I got sick really bad and I tried drinking water that made it worse just more for my stomach to throw up I was up and down till 11:30pm I will never do that again Bad habits are hard to break. I had to go back to just water and popsicles for the next day then started again on protein drinks I seem to be able to drink the carnation instatand breakfast ones (chocolate only) the cappichino and french vanilla are bad tasting to me I dont like them.


040305 time changed but I still sleep in anyways. I'm tired and wore myself out. I thought since I was on leave I would be able to volunteer my time Cynthia has baton competition I had to be there at 6:30am to help set up I couldn't lift but they needed all the tropheys unpacked and since I have to help hand them out I was busy since I got there Cynthia still sick she did her best but she felt pretty bad when she took her turns with her performances. We ended at 1pm and she had to be at dance show for school by 1:30 she had a show at 2pm and another at 7pm she was tired but I had a chance to rest after dropping her off at the 1st show my mom and I got to watch the 7pm show that was great. today we both paid the price we slept in late we needed the rest. I'm making a good healthy dinner waiting for my husband to come home to a dinner surpise first time since before surgery.

DARK AND DANGEROUS SICK TIME FOR ME APRIL MAY AND JUNE NO POST DIDNT KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT!!

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I had a very difficult time after surgery I had to have 4 endoscopies done my stomach kept closing I had one done on April 7th April 14 April 21st and May 3rd I had lost alot of weight very quickly since after each endoscopy I had to remain on liquids only water,popsicles, tea and jello. I had no energy I was taking my vitamins but they were not giving me the nutrition l needed to be healthy The Dr admitted to cutting my stomach too small a scary thought but he was concerned about me too I was his first patient that needed an endoscopy 4 times and he didnt understand why I needed it at just a few weeks out. He said most patients that need it are 4 or more months out. I was hospitalizes the week of April 20-23rd I was either low on some type of vitamin or dehydrated.
Lortab became my best friend I love the stuff and it helped with all the paid every time I got sick my stomach would be torn up and I needed something for pain after my last endoscopy I saw Dr. Fujioka he was upset that I had gotten so sick and in such poor shape he made me stop drinking water and made me drink gatorade and higher protein stuff soups pudding and soft foods that the office sells to get my system back in shape the water had no nutricion and the garorade had some of the vitamins I was lacking and electrolights that my body needed. I was back in shape in just a few weeks.

Its been 4 months now since surgery and I feel normal I'm able to eat about a cup each meal I know I cant eat the same thing two days in a row I eat fish 2 time a week I walk about 3 miles and swimming aerobics every Tuesday. so refreshing and cool since the days have been so hot.

081305

Today was a great treat we had an Oceanside gathering of friends from OH support group I met some amazing beautiful people. It was at Joes Crab Shack here in Oceanside just a few miles from my home so not much driving its ok though since so much traffic and gas prices are so high. I was able to catch up on alot of things with Zoli and his wife Deana.
they have helped me so much through the tough times since my surgery. I finally feel like I'm supposed to after surgery lots of energy and lossing weight and feeling good. I still dealing with food cravings but that will be part of my new life forever I just keep reminding myself they worked on my stomach not my head. I still trying to figure out the difference between stomach hunger or head hunger and the things I want to eat are what my stomach wants or they dont taste the way I expected. I'm learning to stop when I'm full because I've paid the price more then once and it sucks I'd had to throw-up more then once and the paid I have untill it passes isn't worth the overfull feeling. I'm trying to get down the protein the shakes have been helping but the bathroom time has cut back so I've been having to eat more fruits and veggies to help with that part of my system. I'm still walking and swimming but keeping the water intake I'm supposed to is hard too.



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5 months out and I fell like a new person I weigh 222.2 LBS i've lost 133 lbs since i started this journey I lost about 44 since before surgery or they wouldnt operate on me so now I'm fitting into a size 14-16 pants and a size larg shirt theres alot of skin hanging I dont know how much is going to come off but I'm doing my exersize almost every day my sister Rose and I are walking 3 miles in 28 minutes and then swimming as a treat after walking I love the water its been warm but the complex where we swim is shutting off the heat to the pool after labor day so we may have to join the gym. I dont want to have to pay to exercise I felt like it was such a waste of money last time I joined one.
Dr. said he expects me to loose 8-10 lbs a month I dont have to see him again for 6 months so I want to be on his good side since he said I was the only patient he didnt yell at about loosing weight from the whole day He's a tough Dr. but he means well. I'm I'm greatful he has helped me get to where I am today. Now I'm dealing with the insurance Co. they want to bill me for co-pays for my endoscopys or at least 2 of them at 250.00 each I tried to explain that it wasnt supposed to be that way and it was the Dr's fault he cut my stomach to small when I explained that to my Dr. he seems to think I shouldnt have to pay there should be some kine of 30 day policy where it should be covered? I have to call again and dispute the charges I may have to write a letter for the board to review and I was told have a Dr. look it over and decide weather I should be charged or not? it goes to the appeals dept. what a bother now I have the collections dept harrassing me.

110105

I havent updated in a while but I'm a new person on the inside and out I feel wonderful I'm down to 210LBS wearing a size 16 petit i can squeeze into a size 14 but the excess skin is whats holding me up from wearing them (mostly around my stomach) I have seen so much happen over the past few months.
One of the OH biggest supporters John Ott passed away I cant believe it I was so happy when he was approved we were all celebrating on the board we met in SD luncheon few days before my surgery 031905 He was a big loveable man. Then to hear about his difficulties I was so upset and prayed that he would pull through but now he's looking down from heaven and pulling for all of us now his wonderful family has pulled together and are posting to OH board I met his mother and 2 of his siters and some family members at Tom Farms 100805. I got some clothes from the clothing exchange it was fun and my DH and daughter enjoyed themselves too.
I met Rory at Tom Goblins in Carlabad for a drink He's been through alot and is still having complications but he will get better I know but its just finding the right person to help him The dr's have to try harder. I met Claire too she is a hottie looks awesome and shows it. We also met at Hennessy a week later they are great people and fun to be areound.
I was also invited to this awesome Halloween party at Monica and Gary's house (Gary had surgery on 101805) few days before the party on 102905 Ronda put it all together we had a blast my husband and I dressed up as Hippies we looked cool I had so much fun and met so may OHer's it was a family reunion meeting people in person after seen them for so long on the board. We stayed at a hotel near by (Thank God) I was in no mood to drive almost two hours home Rory and Claire showed up to sober up some.
I've havent been eating the best foods for me now its showing and I havent gained or lost in 2 weeks but last night was a scare around 10:30 I was feeling a sharp pain on my lower right hand side of my back my husband was on his way to work he said it was probably my kidneys it got worse so I had to call my sister to take me to the hospital I waited and waited for so long to see the doctor finally I got in but then it took some time for the test catscan and ultrasound its my gallbladder it was enlarged but there were no stones which is a good thing but the Dr. said it was from eating greasy food.
I know I made a life changing decision with this surgery but I'm human and food taste really good I love the smell and taste of food it will never change my mind just the amount I can eat I get full really fast but I still have bad habits. I thought it was from PMS since I had cramping other symtoms I had an IV put in and some anti-inflamitory meds push through so I was feeling better but the emergency dr gave me persciption for vicodin. I have to fallow up with the surgeon and my primary because I dont want anything bad to happen and I dont want anything getting worse. I've been taking all my meds and the test have been coming out great and I've been taking Actigul which to top prevent gallstones (I dont get it) I need to check things out


111305

Met with some friends from OH at brunch this am at IHOP in Santee I was there to meet up with Vicki M to get some clothes that were passed around from previous OHers that has lost weight. I love them most of them fit some are too big and some too small but I'll take the ones that dont fit to the next gathring I cant believe I fit into a size 16 and some 14s ( thanks Staci O and Toni and Jen and Vicki)
I lost 8 more lbs in a month I went to see my pcp on 101405 for this stupid cold I cant get over I've taken over the counter drugs but they dont help so I had to fo see her and I weighted 211 yesterday I weighted 203lbs I dont see a difference in my closthes and my home scale didnt change but the proof was at the dr. office again since I went to get more meds I got this cold back a month later its like I never got rid of it the first time I'm so congested I'm tired of being sick I guess my amune system is shot so nothing is affecting me when I take meds even perscription ones. I have a support group meeting tomorrow and one on Wednesday night I need to see My surgeon Thursday about the results from my gallbladder.


111705

I met with Dr. Bhoyrul today he told me I need to get my gallbaldder removed he said it would still get enflamed in the future it was just a matter of time I asked why he didnt remove it during surgery he said at the time there was no need to remove it and he feels that if its not brocken why fix it? He said I can live without it I wasnt sure I made the right decision when he said he was going to give it to my insurance so I need to check with my primary too. just to make sure. I had such a difficult time with this surgery I dont want another one but he said it a one day process I get released next day but out for a week to heal. He was really proud of me I had lost 19lbs since the last time I saw him he was very impressed last time I saw Dr B and Dr F was in August 25th He said your still not at goal but I will get there and I'm on the right track I told Dr. B I'm not even a year out I'm only 8 months I still have 53 lbs to loose I wil get there sooner or later but 10 lbs a month is pretty good to me.



112105

8 months out today what a journey what i have accomplished looking back wow Thank God for this board and support group I love these peeps and the love that they share helps me keep going I may not post much but I read all the time almost in the onederfuls cant wait


120205
first day of the convention My DH and i drove up around noon to go to Disney first to do the scavaner hunt we had fun and upgraded our tickets to annual passes so we get to have even more fun though out the year. then headed back to the hotel to change and get ready for a fun evening. I stayed with Rita and Vicki M and Vixen we had a great time my DH came home because he had to work during the day but came back at night to party with us and dance the night away.
I learned so much and got alot of great information and got alot of good samples to try at home.
I had my weight checked there and got some testing done I was 203 lbs
I finally hit the ONDERFUS 120805 147 lbs lost WHAT A WONDERFUL TOOL I feel so Blessed to have such a great support group and friends and family that have stuck by my side. It hasnt been easy but i learn each day to work with what I have. I havent been the healthiest but I'm getting better each day and feel so incredable to be alive and on the right path to a bett ME!!

122405 Christmas was a challenge there is fod al around home made tamales cookies and sweet treats everywhere you go My house my work my moms house its ben hard the temptations are there I'm even able to eat sweets now when before they use to make me dump I wish they still did but I'm not so fortuniet and I can tollerate them now what a bummer. I have to get back on track and keep drinking my water and keep up with my protein thats so important.
the new year is fast approching and I'm going to reach goal by my rebirthday 032106 I want to be at 150lbs I have to work hard but I know if I put my mind to do it I can just have to take one day at a time.

wow again a long times sice I posted last time just fies by when your having fun I guess.

its 030506 today but I'm going back in time

The New Year came and went I didnt do much just went to my brothers house and celebrated the new new year with my family that was nice but again there was food al around I I cant believe how much I can eat now and the sweets arent bothering me like they used no more dumping on sweets too scary!!

011406

Was a trip up north for Kerrie's Last supper at Dave and Busters It was a great drive up since the rain had stopped and driving on the freeway wasnt to bad. Had a great lunch met lots of people and did some shopping at Ontairo Mills Mall. I whised the new loser the best of luck since she had waited so long too to get it done. Now shes on her road to skinnyville waht a ride it will be.

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I met some more SD people at Joes Crab Shack Vicki planned on January 21st it was fun to see and meet more people who are looking for support pre/post ops and those who aren't sure just let them know we care and were there to help and support, OH peeps have become my new family the have been there through the good times and the bad. I met Nikki a great person who is trying her darnest to get the surgery but she has been rejected and had to hire a lawyer to help her fight. Its nice when people drive from up north to meet and greet us too Stacie Z and Lynn and her sister Michele Len Nadine Lee Steph and Mikey
a few days no school and finals for my daughter so I've been home making sure she needs to get her work done. I've had a cold a few times so needed to get more meds for my cold it takes forever to get healthy again but still drinking my water and taking my vitamins. I was supposed to have gallbladder suregery at the begining of January to have it removed but the pain went away and I've been fine I dont want another surgery if I dont have too.

021806

February was a busy month too
I went to Monicas birthday party at Lakewood Hop 021806 that was so much fun I danced the night away my feet hurt so bad I had blisters on the bottom of my feet. and I had heels on that I havent worn in years I had to go buy a new pair since my feet shrank oh too bad It was great to see Ronda Celest Gary Bob Mary Ann Sylvia Melissa Donna and Tina Stacie S and her Joe and later Lynn and Michelle Tami B and her sister and others. I havent shopped much for new clothes since I'm still losing and I get clothes from luncheons I havent lost anymore weight but I'm losing inches it takes time the further your out you have to make so many lifetime and lifestyles changes food becomes addicting again. head and stomach hunger comes back and its up to you to make the right decisions fried food and tortillas cookies crackers rice pasta are hard to pass up its a decision you have to make each and every day you have to get your protein in each and every day, I've been to cold to work out and I dont want to get sick because it takes so long to get over a cold and when you get that chill its deep within your bones its no fun you want to curl up in bed and sty there till you get better.

022006

went to Viejas for my birthday bing I got to play for free I won 75.00 so that was cool had a grat time with my mom my sister Barb and her girlfriend Sue and my nephew John. I even won some more on the slot machines so I went home a winner but I was only playing the .02 cent machines so i was only putting in .20 cents a hit but i won about 30 dollars i put 2.00 to start and pull it out at 10.00.

then 022106 was my 39th birthday we went to Disney one of my favorite places in the world we bought season passes so my trip was fun but one of my favorite rides were closed so I couldnt go on splash mountain or the hunted mantion was closed to and went on the pirates for the last time since ther remodeling it I'm a pin collector so i bought a few of them too it was fun went on the new roller coster ride in Disney Ca. it was fun then headed off to dinner for Sxy Syliva last supper it was fun I got to sit with Lisa and Tami B her daughter is so cute Abby likes to smile and pose to the camera. I got a special gift from Mary Ann i got a 25.00 gift certificate to Starbucks I didnt expect anything what a wonderful surprise.
I have met a wonderful person on the board Lynn since the Halloween party she posted on my birthday on the main message board so people can go in and sign my support page how thoughtful I came home to so many support post and happy birthday wishes it was great what a true friend.

022506

the end of the week was another celebration lunch with support group at TGIF Marta Cindy R Luana and Keri came down from up north it was fun what a great gathering lots of support there too it was almost a year out since I've been there It was my last last supper I had surgery on that Monday I can rember seening Jon Ott there and meeting Zoli and his wife Deanna we prayed in the parking lot before we left that afternoon he is like my angel she posted my support page and called when I was weeled into my room. its almost been a year I'm maintaining my weightloss not losing as many pounds but I could feel less inches in my pants I will get there some day I'm just happy I did what i did and i wont look back.
Vicki and I met up wth Steph Walker she just had surgery and was still in the hospital I was nice to see her face to face she was anxious to get home and get some real rest she was going to stay in the hotel fore a few days to recover before going home to Hawaii she was in good spirits and walking around with no problem.

Jason and I hung around the Horton Plaza mall till the evening when we met up with Clairer at Dicks last resort for her dirty 30 birthday party. Lots of fun got to see Rory again he is looking so hot he has lost so much weight looks and feels so much better and has visitations with his daughter again. the band was good the food was great what a place to have a party there is so much happening all around i cant believe how much trash there is on the floor they let you throw napkins everywhere all over the floor they make funny hats for you to wear what a trip. then went to dance at the club called On Broadway nice club strong drinks different style of music each floor or room but had to leave early Jason had to work early in the morning.

030406

San Fernando Valley Woodland Hills El Toritos luncheon
Deanna and Leann had a support group luncheon it was fun I love to get out and do something on the weekends since I'm home all week and dont get out much its like a family reunion get together
people from all over came it was so many people and such good friendships to build and support its nice to put names with people faces we see on the board what a great bunch we got gifts too get to try some protein drinks mixes ans some chewable vitamins to keep our bodies healthy and strong.


032106

HAPPY ONE YEAR SURGIVERSRY TO ME !!!!

WOW its been a year already what a ride I have come such a long way I feel Wonderful I toot my own horn by posting it on the main board because I'm very proud of myself I have met so many amazing people that have lost so much weight and look wonderful, some of my closest friends have had complications but would all do it again just like me. I have learned alot from this board about protein calories water and exercise to be healthy. I am doen to 191 not at goal yet but I'll get there one day I just have to try harder and make better food decisions and stop snacking!

032306

I had my one year check up with DR. F and Dr. B I'm telling them I have rashes they told me to try over the counter creams to help but Dr. B said he feels that I should have my gallbladder removed so I'm starting the process for that again too I asked to to have some of my skin removed during the process he said wait another 6 months since I'm not at goal yet I still want to lose another 40-50 lbs I got to take some pictures to show my insurance I have a physical with Dr. Hurd my PCP to get my yearly woman stuff done next month

032506
El Toritos lunch for Vicki's Brithday she made a wonderful delicious gram cracker cake it was very tasty and filling It was good to see Lisa B I havent seen her since last November she looks great what a weight loss accomplishment she is with her wow moments she post and feeling good about herself.

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My daughters 16th Birthday I was busy running around for her she got alot of nice things and I can actually have cake this year I made it and I didnt dump I did limit my self since I need to get some more weight off but at least it wasnt like last yer when I had a piece of cheesecake and dumped for hours we made chicken enchiladas rice and beans its what she wanted.

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Cynthia has dance shows today its raining here but at least I dont have to go far I've been drinking lots of water and taking my vitamins but not enough exercise I need to kick it in gear but I need it to warm up I'm to cold to go outside and move around get sweaty then I get chills very cold andit takes me forever to get warmed up again.


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Today is my DH Jasons birthday weekend we went to Disneyland on Friday and SeaWorld on Saturday we got season passes to we can go all year long and when were blocked out of Disney during summer we can go to SeaWorld to cool off spen way to much money but had a great time i'm a pin collector and need to stop.

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Jason and I went to Toms Farms we had a great time It was a big gathering nice to see so many people out and about so many changes in people losing weight and feel go happy and trying to encourage those who are waiting for a WLS date.

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our monthly SD gathering at PF Changs great food and I didnt dump :) The drinks were big and tall and very tasty Nikki Rosemay Kathleen Dana and the kidns and Gus and Judy came down from up north It was great to see everyone and then Lynn and Michelle showed up at the end but they look great My dad was in the hospital in Zion so I was able to spen time with him in the morning and in the evening.

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Niki's birthday celebration at Lips had some great food and company Vixen showd up with her daughter so it was a small gathering but the show was fun.

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Our monthly SD gathering was at Seau's another small gathering Nikki Vickie Roasemary and a new bee (forgot her name) had yummy food then off to Sea World for the day nice weather not too cold saw a few shows and still got home early.

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Pre-op stuff for gallbladder removal schedule for Monday I hated surgery so I out it off as long as I can. Work's not happy but dr's orders I hate getting poked by needles but just turning my head and hold ing my breath seems to work. I started my disability this day so after all my preop appts. we went to Sea World for a few hours to get my mnd off surgery and pain and being in the hospital

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My scheduled surgery was for 2:00pm in the afternoon I couldn't eat or drink anything since the night before so by this afternoon I was starving I had a bad recovery wakeup I was in so much pain I was crying out loud the nurses got on the phone with the Dr. and said I was in paind and needed more meds so they gave me somthing quickly so by the time they wheeled me to my room I was feeling alot better the room mate I had had the same procedure she was a young thing I think around 20 she was up and walking in no time I was slow at healing so if anything can go wrong it does with me,,,, I was so dang thursty when I got out of surgery they gave me ice chips and water I kept drinking and drinking and then my mind was telling me I had to go to the bathroom so I had to push for the nurse to help me but nothing came out I knew something was wrong so they gave me apple juice and then cranberry juice thinking I had a UTI but I didnt and was so thursty kept drinking more water I even tried going to the bathroom by myself and just a few trinckles came out. I had to page the nurse again and tell her to drain me I felt very full and had alot of pressure on my left side causing pain because I was backed up so she put a cathider in me I only went a cup full I told her theres more in there she said she will try later so I continued to try to go by myself since I still felt full and was still thursty and also my IV morphine was backing up in my arm so the pain meds weren't reaching the pain they pulled that out and gave me vicodin by mouth then about 6:00am I couldnt take the pain anymore and called the nurse she put the cathider in me again and I went a liter she said you really had to go I told her I wasnt joking I told her to leave it in I still had to go she said she needed the Dr's permission so she pulled it out again so after 9am she got the Dr.s permission and put another one in me and I was supposed to go home but I wasnt feeling ready yet so the Dr. said another night would be better in the hospital so my roommate left the young gal and I got an older lady she had complications she had laprisoptic to open there were more problems with her but her husband drove me crazy he was lound and on the cell phone al the time and telling her to push her morphine pump all the time I needed to get out of there soon.

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I gained more weight I'm sure its because of al the air they put inside me to do my surefry but 15 lbs seems alot I was released from the hospital to go home and without a cathider since I was able to go on my own that morning I kept drinking water to make me go and to pass all that bad stuff meds and gas I hate hospital food they gave me liquids only so no taste since no salt or sugar were put in my food. jello was the only thing I could tollerate.

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Craig Park gathering was a blast I had just signed up for cleaning up with Nadine and Lee before all this was scheduled for my gallbladder surgery Jason and I were getting ready for the drive up when I asked Cynthia again I couldnt believe it but she said she wanted to go so we waited for her to get dressed she usually gets boared and complains if its to hot or cold no one her age or she wants to get home and play one computer but she had fun with the kids and waterballoons and squirt guns face painting the kids she fell in love with Tami B's daughter Abby and Abby wanted a big sister like her. Cleanup worked out fine we had more helpers then expected so I wasn't overdoing it too much.

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I lost about 10 more lbs since Gb surgery was drinking tons of water and not eating as much nothing felt good in my tummy so it was just a bite here and there I started back on protein drinks to at least get that protein in my system I'm starting to lose a little hair again so I trying not to get worried since it was just starting to grow back Its Mwemorial weekend and the family is at the beach today I was under the shade most of the day because I'm not supposted to be in the sun when on the meds so just enjoying the outside felt good.

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Girls night out WOOO HOOO!! one of my bestest friends is moving up north and we have so say goodby so Nikki made arrangments for some fun out on the town ,,,, Lips is such a fun place so we started off there I didnt want to drive so I left my car at Nikkis and let her be the DD then the Coo Coo cachoo club for a little dancing and met some more people from OH and had a great time

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Met some of the Rock and Roll marathoners for an early dinner at Dave and Busters what an outstanding group of people I cant believe they can actually run 26.2 miles they have lost so much weight and look so good they all have said the same that a year ago they wouldn't of even thought of runing when they were overweight or for fun Scott, Luana, Liz, Alli, and Cyndi and her husband want more to join and gave us encouragement to try and to start training.

I still think its crazy at my age and I still feel fat my legs still rub and my boobs have nothing in them so I need lots of support then and my arms (batwings) needs to be trimmed down let alone all the skin I carry around my midriff I need a full body lift but I have to wait a little while longer and get to my goal at a year and half out I want to be at 150 lbs by September I'm at 181 now I can do it once I get a release from the dr. to exercise

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Vicki's picnic in Santee lots of fun and good food and company I had to leave early its my bros 50th birtrhday party but I know I will see Vicki when she come down to see her parents and for a fun night out again.

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Dr. Susan Heath appt. today at 2:30 I was feeling a little under the weather and needs more rest so she wanted me to stay out a couple more weeks she said most people that have the gallbladder surgery are out from 6-8 weeks I've only been out for 3 now I have 5 I go back on the 26th of June .

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I've been lurking on OH lately havent had much to say and kind of depressed lately I dont have any money and disability has been taking its time getting money to me and as I was signing on this morning I noticed a reply from Lynnie and Leann congratulating me on SYSK given to me by Mary M. so I got in here and updated my profile I love this place I have met so many fun and happy people got some great advice supported others and prying for those who request it.






















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