Kathy...
Turn of Events
Dec 29, 2009
I went to my regular physican today; the one who refused to help me with weight loss surgery. He praised my 19 lb. weight loss. I told him about my Lab Band procedure, and he stated to me he was "glad" I had it done because I was at risk for diabetes. He just baffled me! Anyway, I am proud of the pounds I lost. I will see the surgeon on January 5th. Hopefully, I will have lost a few more pounds by that time.
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Swelling and the Scales
Dec 08, 2009
Thanks to all of you who posted and wished me success and prayed for me. I had my surgery on December 3rd! I feel wonderful. I have taken very little pain medication and nothing for vomiting. I will return to work on Friday if I continue to feel this well.
My stomach was large before I ever had the surgery I must assume it has some swelling. I am disappointed because I got on the scales and I did not see any weight loss. I have religiously followed this diet and nothing. I take a water pill and I just resumed taking it on Saturday. I believe I missed one day of it.
It has only been broth, jell-o, and popsicles. I am not hungry. I am so anxious to see a drop in the scales, not see it go up!
I will see Dr. Hobson on January 5th.
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My stomach was large before I ever had the surgery I must assume it has some swelling. I am disappointed because I got on the scales and I did not see any weight loss. I have religiously followed this diet and nothing. I take a water pill and I just resumed taking it on Saturday. I believe I missed one day of it.
It has only been broth, jell-o, and popsicles. I am not hungry. I am so anxious to see a drop in the scales, not see it go up!
I will see Dr. Hobson on January 5th.
Endoscopy
Dec 01, 2009
Yesterday, my friend and I traveled to Atlanta for my endoscopy. I was a little concerned because I was going under anesthesia. I just said a silent prayer and was at peace. I had come to far to back out.
I was under the impression on of the surgeon from the practice would perform this procedure; however, he did not show up. In the end it really did not matter because I received excellent care. I even got a call from the nurse today to see how I was feeling. This journey continues.
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I was under the impression on of the surgeon from the practice would perform this procedure; however, he did not show up. In the end it really did not matter because I received excellent care. I even got a call from the nurse today to see how I was feeling. This journey continues.
Nervous
Nov 25, 2009
11-25-09
My surgery date is fast approaching. I am both excited and scared. The surgeon was nice and used a model to explain the procedure to me. He told me if I followed the plan I could take of 150.
I did not realize I would spend the entire morning and most of the afternoon in there. It was a long and tiring day. Then I had the 4 hour drive back home. Isaac, my son, was my backbone. He was my navigator. Bless his heart.
Overall, I know I've made the right decision. However, I wonder if I should chosen Gastric Bypass instead of the Lap Band. Part of me wants to see the weight come off quicker, but the other part says slow and steady.
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My surgery date is fast approaching. I am both excited and scared. The surgeon was nice and used a model to explain the procedure to me. He told me if I followed the plan I could take of 150.
I did not realize I would spend the entire morning and most of the afternoon in there. It was a long and tiring day. Then I had the 4 hour drive back home. Isaac, my son, was my backbone. He was my navigator. Bless his heart.
Overall, I know I've made the right decision. However, I wonder if I should chosen Gastric Bypass instead of the Lap Band. Part of me wants to see the weight come off quicker, but the other part says slow and steady.
