MONDAY

Jun 23, 2008

Today I woke up thinking the world was ending. It was like a monsoon outside, it was pitch black, and the thunder was so loud it sounded like a plane crashed in my yard. YUCK! But the sun is finally starting to peek out and that makes me a very happy camper. I had a peach and yogurt with protein for breakfast. About an ounce of cheese and 4 whole grain crackers for a snack. And I'm pretty sure about what I'm having for lunch. I found out that for me it works better to plan my exact times to eat instead of what I'm going to eat because then I don't snack on things I shouldnt and I stay in control since I never EVER feel hungry. It's pretty much down to a science. Good carbs and whole grains, protein, and lots of fruit and veggies. It felt good last night because I had a piece of strawberry cheesecake in the fridge that someone bought me and I tossed it in the trash. I dont know why I didnt do that right away but oh well at least its done now. I'm feeling pretty lazy today and I don't really want to leave the house so I think I'll do the Gazelle and some hand weights at 5 right before dinner. Okay now The View is in Vegas at Caesars Palace and I gotta chchcheck it outttt. =) 

It's been TOO long!

Jun 22, 2008

Wow I can't believe I haven't written here in almost a year! Time really flies its CRAZY. I just wanted to update on my life but I'll wont write about EVERYTHING because I think I'm going to start frequenting this site again. 

Well school is wonderful. I've learned so much and I'm really really enjoying it. It's summer now but I have summer classes and I've been in touch with everyone. I got a job being a Resident Assistant (RA) on campus so I have tons of duties and Im responsible for the well being of my peers. Its a very rewarding job and its forced me to get close to a lot of people and really get to know them. Its awesome when I'm the one who everyone feels comforable going to when they have a problem or need help. I've made some pretty amazing friends. I also have co-workers who are very supportive and we have a cool little family going on, well not so little family because there are 8 on my staff but probably 50 or so on campus. 

Me and Charlie have been together now for a year and two months. We are doing AMAZING as well. I really love him and I know he really loves me. I've become so close with his daughter and she really likes spending time with me. It melts my heart when she is so excited to see me. This weekend I am taking her to the zoo and she is very much looking forward to it. I love love love kids. Charlie's ex and I have also gotten closer and it makes things alot easier on all of us. We've gone out a few times and she has also called me to babysit 3 or 4 times, its great. His daughters 3rd birthday is in two weeks and we are throwing her a huge princess party! Its been fun shopping for everything. OHHH and I almost forgot- we just got back from VEGASSS, he took me for my birthday. It was really really awesome. I actually got to play blackjack with TOM BRADY at the Wynn!!!!!! He was so nice and sweet and it was awesome. Nobody was bothering him or being crazy. It was soooo cool and Charlie was star struck because thats his idle haha. We also saw Bill Gates and Warren Buffet in a cafe before we went into a show. I can't wait to move there. We scopped out houses and we are planning to move as soon as I graduate, which I cant believe will be in less than a year! I think we really want to live in Boulder City or Henderson... the Las Vegas strip gets too overwhelming QUICK and we aren't party people at all!

I had a yearly doctors appointment the week before I went on vacation and she was extremely pleased. She told me that I could finally have a healthy pregnancy since Ive lost weight and my blood pressure is normal and all my other labs are perfect AND my period is normal for the first time in my life. She just said that I'd have to work closely with nutrition and a good ob/gyn. Thats good news because I was really worried about that, I have been since I was old enough to know what babies were. So maybe in a few months we will talk about that topic again. =)

What else? hmmm I guess just that I cant wait to go to the BEACH this week... I dont know what else... I guess I'll just update more later! 

I hope everyone has been doing GREAT and that you all are happy and healthy. I miss and love you all. 

BEST WISHES,
ANGELA xoxo

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I'm doing better.

Apr 06, 2007

So I didn't have any bad pain today or yesterday, thank God!! I saw my doctor yesterday and we talked a lot and we both came to the conclusion that it may be an ulcer. So I am going for an upper G.I next week but until then Im taking more acid reducers. I also got some Acidophillus from trader joes because she said that will change the picture of bacteria in my stomach and intestines and just make me a much happier camper. She also gave me this powder stuff I should take daily that will prevent any future constipation but also it will be gentle on my system, thank God again! So things are looking a bit better. I went to physical therapy and I was told there is hope for my shoulder pain, Im going to go twice a week for ultra-sounds and deep tissue massage. What else? Hmm- Im still craving fruits like crazy- pears and grapes right now. Its like I cant get enough fruit. On days that I work though I realized that Im only eating like 600 calories- this could be contributing to my low blood sugar episodes. Im gonna start bringing a little more to work with me to eat. Im thinking instant oatmeal? Andddd I need to drink more!! It was never an issue before but I can't drink while Im working and on break Im usually trying to eat something so I dont pass out then my next break is only 15mins and how much can I drink in 15 minutes? Not much! I'll just really have to try and push fluids more and push them even harder on my days off. Once the weather decides to get warmer drinking will probably be a lot easier. I have tons of popsicles waiting to be eaten!

STRANGEEEEE

Apr 04, 2007

I just had another episode of SEVERE pain. I dont get it- last night I started feeling better and then every time I took a sip of water or anything I got the knives in my tummy feeling- like 10 seconds after I swallowed and then it went away like 20 seconds after that...but I was able to eat a little for dinner (at like 11:30pm) fine. There were no more problems during the night and this morning I drank a whole bottle of water fine, then for lunch I tried to eat a little tiny bit of chicken noodle soup and I was doubled over in severe pain for the next hour. Right now it went away but Im going to work soon so Im not even going to try anything else. Its like once something leaves my pouch and empties into my intestines I want to die. I called the surgeon, his nurse, my doctor, a million other people and nobody wants to help meeee. I have an appointment tomorrow though and Im not leaving until they fix me or give me some answers because seriously I need to be able to eat and drink! Im going to have a miserable night at work tonight because not eating or drinking equals very low blood sugar which equals me wanting to pass out...but I guess thats better then doubling over in PAIN! No relief for me I guess. I just called and tried to make an appointment with Dr. Bourne because all this physical illness is seriously causing me to go mental. All these emotions Im feeling are kind of scary. =( Work just called to make sure I was coming in tonight- I really wanted to beg them to let me stay home but I feel really bad leaving them hanging AGAIN since I had to call in sunday to spend my day in the E.R. Maybe it will be an easy night?

Breathe Easy

Apr 03, 2007

Still having some issues but Im not in excrutiating pain anymore (for the moment at least)...I see the doctor thursday. Thanks for all the messages! I'll keep you posted, hopefully this nightmare is over soon.

I hate this. =(

Apr 03, 2007

Im not okay. Im in so much pain and Im miserable. It hurts to drink and I cant even breath deep or walk standing up straight- and they keep telling me its constipation! I took milk of magnesia and have been going to the bathroom and the pain is worse not better so they dont know what they are talking about- and I've talked to SOOO MANY DOCTORS. Im thinking Im going back to the E.R if this pain continues for another hour.

HOME!

Apr 02, 2007

I spent 12 hours in the E.R. - NO FUN! And they didnt even fix any of my problems. I had x-rays and a barium swallow ct-scan (EWWW) and yeah I dont have gallstones- so what the f*ck do I have? The only thing they told me what that my liver enzymes are up. Okay- what the hell does that mean??

=(

Apr 01, 2007

Going to the E.R. I think I have...something. I'll update when Im home.

Update Time

Mar 30, 2007

I got tons of mail so its gonna take me a while to respond individually to everyone, I definitely will though I promise. I've been working every single day except monday which was my mom's birthday. Me and my friend Kayla got her flowers and stuff and we had everyone over for dinner since it was my brother's gf's brithday too. I've still been sick- getting nausea and chills- I havent really been eating much at all. Yesterday I think I had a graham cracker and a fruit cup. My nutritionist said that as long as Im getting something in my belly and Im not dehydrated thats fine until whatever I have passes. I really havent been drinking much at all either. Im starting to think its all because I started the pill- Ive been getting really bad headaches and feeling icky, I really have to get that checked out once I finally have a day off from work. These are all the least of my problems though- I've been getting the WORST pains in my shoulder...last night I took percocet, used biofreeze, and even slept with the heating pad on and still no relief. I dont think its gallstones so Im hoping its nothing too serious, but its getting worse. I'll add that to my list. 

As for breif good news- I am almost at the -50lb mark! My shirts are getting bigger, I went down a size- and this one is getting too big too. I wish my pants would go down a few sizes already but all in due time I suppose. I was hoping I'd be down 100lbs by the end of July and thats definitely possible. I can't believe Im this close to being under 300lbs- its kind of unbelievable!  I dont ever remember weighing under 300 in my entire life, I swear ever since at least 7th grade I was over 300. Thats so gross. Thank God Im tall!

But yeah my friend Buffy is finally home and doing better. She had a rough surgery, got very ill- and ended up back in the hospital for a few days- but thankfully she is doing okay now. I wish her the best and please keep her in your prayers!

Okay- off to work! =( I hate hate hate friday nights at Barnes & Noble. Hopefully it wont be too insane and I'll survive!

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