AileenTheQueen
This whole process started about a year ago. I have since changed jobs and met with my bariatric surgeon. They send of a request for approval and I was approved 3 weeks later. It is just now starting to sink in that this whole thing is real, and I hope to have surgery early January.
1-24-06: I had gastric bypass by Dr. Atul Madan at Methodist University in Memphis, TN.
2-11-06: I have been completely terrible about updating, but will try to do better. I started this journey at 322.5. I was on a clear-liquid low-sugar diet for 11 days before surgery, during which i lost 8 pounds. One my one week check-up I had lost 17 additional pounds. I just went the 8th for my 2 week check-up and have lost 7 more, putting me at 32 pounds total. It doesnt seem that way to me, I can't see it when I look in the mirror, but i work with some truely wonderful people who have said wonderful things since I came back to work tonight. I really don't have much else to say, except that I'm thankful for the opportunity to change my life in such a way, and am especially greatful for the men and women on this messageboard who certainly make life easier and quell my fears before they can get out of hand
6-18-06: WoW. It's been almost 5 months since surgery. I guess it's true what they say, time flies when you're having fun. I've lost 82 pounds total, 74 since surgery and it is impossible for me to put into words how much better I feel. I don't really see the loss when I look in the mirror, but I can certainly see the difference when I put my clothes on. I still throw up regularly, though it isn't throwing up as much as it is food getting stuck. Once food reaches Roberta (the grouch in my pouch) it stays there...unless it's eggs....it's the getting it there that seems to be the problem.
6-24-06: So today is my 5 month surgiversery. I've lost a total of 86 pounds and am thrilled with the results thus far.
7-24-06: Alrighty! Today is my 6 month surgiversery and I've lost 98 pounds and counting. I've really started walking these last couple of weeks and I think that's helping quite a bit.
8-06-06: I'm officially a member of the century club! I've lost a 101 pounds...is that not freaking amazing?
9-04-06: I've had a VERY slow month. Only down 3 pounds since last time, but it's my first stall and I really can't complain. I haven't exactly been doing the things I should have though. Recently broke up with my fianee...we'd been together almost 5 years...and the exercising hasn't even existed in the last 3 weeks. And I could certainly be emotionally eating. Oh well, this too shall pass.
10-29-06: Things in general are looking up, though my weight-loss has slowed tremendously. I am down down 116 lbs total, but still 47lbs away from my goal weight. I've met a new guy, and though we've only been out a handful of times, I really like him Haven't told him about the surgery, and he's lost a good bit of weight in the last year as well, but hasn't told me how. More then anything, I'm terrified of things progressing to a more, shall we say...intimate level? As I am a 100 times less satisfied with my body now, then I ever was pre-surgery. But at the same time, I had someone then that loved me no matter what then, and wasn't really concerned about the whole thing. It's just a scary thought I suppose. I saw the controversial Oprah that's every one is up in arms over, and I have to tell you, I saw myself in the first guest. While I don't drink 20 beers a night, 6 to 7 nights a week, when I do drink, it's the same pattern. The quick intense buzz, and then the immediate fear of losing it, and so I continue to drink and drink until I can barely stand. I don't drink often mind you, perhaps 2 or 3 time's a month, but I lose control when I do.
