ONE YEAR OUT!

Jan 26, 2010

WoW!  It's hard to believe a year ago (yesterday) I had surgery that would literally change my life.  All I can say- is thank you God for giving me the opportunity for blessing me with the success I have had post op and giving me a new outlook on life!  I love the new me and know it's all possible because of the man upstairs.  I have had no problems post op and have lost over 100lbs from my heaviest weight! 
TRULY BLESSED!
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Back to Work

Feb 15, 2009

This past Monday I returned to work (exactly two weeks post).  Everything is going well and I am so fortunate to have not had any problems so far.  My post op follow up appointment was this past Thursday and was given the OK to start exercising and move on to the pureed /soft food stage.
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8 Days Post Op

Feb 02, 2009

GOD IS SO GOOD!
It has now been eight days since my surgery.  So far I have had no complications and feel GREAT!  I'm tolerating my liquid diet, trying my best to get in that 50-55gms of PROTEIN per day and staying on the move.  I was very fortunate that my procedure was Lap and not open, so this has been a big help.  I weighed last night for the first time- post op, down five more pounds.
Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. 
I'm on the journey and loving it!
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Go GATORS!!!

Woooohoooo!!

Last night was awesome-- in more ways than one.  The Florida Gators won the National Championship (second time in three years).  We had a large group of friends over to watch the game and celebrate good times.  At the end of it all -I also realized that would be last time I would be able to eat the way I did at a party.  The burgers, chips, dips, alcohol, sodas- all my favorites would not be my favs for much longer. 
Again, I had the mixed emotions--as I ate a burger with all the fixings, snacked on chips and wonderful dips, enjoyed my favorite wine and had a few beers.  I wanted to train my mind by not consuming these things, then again I was like "hey eat your heart and soul out-- this may be your last time".   I could not help but to think how my friends that do not know about my surgery (which was all but two people) feel if they did know, what they would think the next time they saw me (after surgery).
Believe me, this BIG GIRL knows how to party-- but honestly I can't wait to introduce the NEW ME.

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Final Countdown

Jan 09, 2009

Yesterday (Jan 8) I had my final appointment with my surgeon prior to RNY.  Being an employee here at the hospital (Shands UF) I was able to complete my pre-op testing as well.  Meeting with the dietitian was great- it happened to be the same one our department uses for our patients prior to heart transplant-- so that was added bonus.  My surgeon only requires a one week liquid diet which I will begin Jan 19th.
It was truly a day of emotions-- looking forward to a new way of living, nervous, excited, somewhat sad and even a touch of hesitation.  Having completed my pre- op testing I really feel this is it-- on the way-- the countdown has started!
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Surgery Date Changed

Jan 07, 2009

I just received an email from my surgeon's office that my date has been moved to the 26th.  This occurred because I had been leaning towards the Band.  My surgeon does not due bypasses on Tuesdays-- so now I have an extra week to wait.
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Made my decision today...

Jan 06, 2009

One advantage I have- is working in the same hospital as my surgeon-- I ran into him today during lunch and could not wait until Thursday-- so we talked and we have both decided RNY will be best for me. 
Look out Jan 20th here I come!
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Newberry, FL
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RNY
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01/26/2009
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Feb 07, 2008
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