Andrawill
Well, where do I begin? This is kind of a prolonged journey for me. I started researching WLS 3 years ago when I thought I couldn't get any fatter. Well, Guess what? I have. I "chickened out" a little over a year ago. I was not ready. I had to get my mind and body ready for this lifestyle change. I have been overweight most of my life. I have coped with being the funny fat girl. As I have matured, I realize that's not all I want to be known as---I am so much more. I have gain and lost enough to make about 4 diffrent human beings in my 33 years of life. Now, I have chronic joint pain due to arthritis, GERD, and I am miserable in my own skin. I have a wonderful husband of 13 years and two beautiful children. I want to be around to see my children have children of their own (God willing). Besides the obvious perks of feeling better about my physical appearance, I want to feel better physically period. Thank you for going on this journey with me!!!!
09/24/2007
I have completed the psych evaluation and am going to my education class 9/26 with my husband in tow. Now, cross your fingers that insurance will not be a major roadblock.
12/5/07
Well, It's been a while, but I am closer. I had a little let down when I thought I was going to have to do a six month dr supervised weight loss program. My husband changed jobs and the new insurance, BCBS of Georgia, told me that there was not a provision like that in their plan. They said it would be up to the bariatric surgeon to determine if I were a good candidate. Woo-hoo! I went to see Catawba Valley Medical Center Weight Management today to get my photo made and measurements taken. THe coordinator is just waiting on the notes from my yearly physical and then my chart will be off to the surgeons office. Pray for me please!
4/5/08
MY SURGERY IS IN 2 DAYS! HOnestly, I am nervous, but I still know I am making the right decision, Pray for a speedy healing.
4/10/08
I got to come home yesterday. My surgery was on 4/7. It went well according to Dr. Cox. The main advice I have is to get up and moving as soon as you can. It really help work out the soreness. I knew I would have some pain and I really didn't get any pain relief from the PCA of Demerol. Oral Lortab has done more to help my pain than anything else. It seems I am only able to ingest about 1/12-2 oz at a time over a thirty-40 minute time span. My appetite is completely gone which is the weirdest feeling for me. I definitely have learned the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger from boredom or stress. I had one instace tonight---because I was bored and needed something to do---that I thought I wanted a snack, but then quickly realized I wasn;t physically hungry at all. So, I logged on here instead and my boredom hunger has vanished. This is going to be an incredible journey.
08/08/2008
Wow, it has been a while since I updated. I am 16 weeks out and I have now lost 88 pounds from my highest weight. I would do it all over again. I feel great! For anybody out there feeling frustrated right out of the gate, it does get better. Hang in there.
12/25/2008
Wow! IT has been 8 months and a couple weeks since my surgery. I cannot believe how good I feel. I have been having to work on my protein again as my last lab showed it was a little low, but all else is great! My life has changed so much! Because I feel better physically and mentally, I can do the things god put me on this earth to do and let go of the strongholds of fear and self loathing! What a blessing!!!!!! I pray every one has had a blessed Christmas. For those new to the journey, there will be hard days--emotionally, physically, etc. Just remember, even skinny people have hard days and the wieght was just a symptom of bigger problems. YOu are taking the first steps! Congratulations!
