Allison G.

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I finally had my surgery April 16, 2008 in Alabama...My surgery took a bit longer because of my high weight and the surgeon had to open me up at the end of it. The recovery was very tough at first ,but as time passed it was a lot easier. I was blessed to have a lot of people to help me during this time.

I won't be posting a blog on here anymore ,but I do have a YouTube video diary if you're interested. The web address is :

www.youtube.com/allisonpacino

I've lost 71.2 lbs as of today...It's exciting :) I thank God for providing this surgery for folks like me who needed the extra help to get their life back! Hugs !!

It's been almost a year since I've posted here...I didn't realize it had been that long. I do have great news to report. As you all have read I was very disappointed when my surgery fell through last year. I was devastated was more like it actually. However, now I know that the Lord had a different plan for me even if I didn't fully understand what was going on at that time.

To make a long story short...I finally have a new surgeon and it's all paid for....some way or the other haha.  I know in my heart that this is the right place for me to have surgery....even if it is almost 4 hours away :) Anyway,I have my last clearance appointment February 13,2008 and then I'll get my surgery date. This has been a long time a coming ,but I know it will be worth the wait.

I went for my EGD today and found out that I have to pay $16,000 upfront before my surgery so I had to cancel it. I had no idea that I'd have to pay that much in advance.In the beginning....I spoke with someone in the business office and she told me I'd be able to set up a payment plan and possibly get a sponser to help pay for some or all of the cost.....Apparently she had no idea what she was talking about. Today they said they do not offer hospital sponsership for WLS....and that is the only payment plan they will accept. I was in tears for most of today...However, I'm not giving up. I just have to keep praying for the Lord to make a way for me...

January 28th

I finally got my surgery date which is February 26 th. I am optimistic ,nervous,excited, and whatever else all rolled into one. I know this is the right choice for me ,but it's kinda scary ...This is a big deal for me. Please keep me in your prayers!

Now the fun starts...I begin Optifast on Wednesday. This is the pre surgery diet I have to be on for a month. If this doesn't do me in....I'll be fine haha. I have to drink five of these shakes a day and then one "sensible" meal at night...I don't know think I've seen sensible in a long time! We can have sugar free Jello and popsicles so I'm going to be using those like it's crack I'm sure ! This is going to be very tough ,but I know I can do it...Thank you all for your support and encouragement during this time. If I see one of you coming toward me eating ice cream I'm gonna defy gravity and drop kick you haha. I'm also going to start walking with Joe a few days a week. I probably won't be able to do that much at first ,but anything's good for now. I just don't want to find myself in the habit of not doing any type of exercise at all after the surgery. I'm going to do a weekly update on here just to keep myself in check....Stay tuned!


February 8th

 I made it through my first week of Optifast without a scratch! However, it was TOUGH! I did struggle,but I made it. I lost 13 lbs this week! I am very excited about that. Hard work and lots of prayer does pay off...I know God was in this because I couldn't have done this alone. Anyone who knows me could tell you that much. I'm so glad God gives us the strength to do that which we thought we couldn't.

I had a tough time with the shakes this past week. I just really don't like the taste of them. I'm never been much into drinking meals anyway. I added some Splenda to them so it made it a little better. I still didn't get all the shakes in everyday though. I was lacking on my fluid intake too. I really have to step it up this week because I didn't feel that well last week. I know it was partly because I wasn't getting enough to drink. I was so used to drinking the diet sodas all the time. So far today I've done well. I got all my shakes and fluid in....I got the premixed shakes this time so they are a lot better.....Most of all they are more convenient.  I walked some tonight too. I could only go a little ways ,but it's a start! Well that's it for now...I'm going to try and make it back in a week for an update. Even if noone's listening it helps me to track my progress. Until then keep me in your prayers!! 


February 14th

Well no really good news to report! I gained weight this week!! I think I was being to cocky last week haha. I gained about 3 lbs. I was pretty discouraged last night ,but I feel better about it now. The dietitian said it could even be a  fluctuation in my weight too. However, I know I didn't do as well on my diet as the first week. I had a pre meditated cheat last Saturday night haha... For me I need days like that to stay on track. I did get most of my shakes and fluid in this week so I'm happy about that. I also tried to do a little exercise last week as well so that's a positive. I can't do too much right now ,but anything's a start. I'm just going to have to watch myself a little more closely this coming week. We start our weeks on Wednesday by the way! I'm not gonna worry about it ,but just do better next week :) Thanks again for all your prayers and support....