butterflygirl72
Food is getting the best of me right now HELP!!!
Mar 31, 2011
I'm two years Post-Op and for the past month I can see that my addiction to food is getting the best of me again...YIKES!!!
I was doing so well. I hit my goal weight over a year ago. I had my tool and was so focused on my new life style. I have and will always be a food addict only now in recovery. The problem is now I am having a battle with stress eating and feel like I'm not in control and it's scaring me. All I can think about is food and all I want to do is eat. I need some support to help me get back on track.
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I was doing so well. I hit my goal weight over a year ago. I had my tool and was so focused on my new life style. I have and will always be a food addict only now in recovery. The problem is now I am having a battle with stress eating and feel like I'm not in control and it's scaring me. All I can think about is food and all I want to do is eat. I need some support to help me get back on track.
It's been a worth every minute
Aug 08, 2010
I beat the odds that people thought I'd never I ever be able beat, I made up my mind and when I play I play to win or I don't play at all and guess what I proved them wrong I started out moving forward and never once looked back. I was one a mission and had the best support from my personal "Harvey" keeping me focused and God bless him I sure needed that push to go some days...
It's been 19 months since I had my Gastric Bypass and my life has never felt better. I went from a whole lot of weighing in at my all time high of 315 pounds down to a very healthy happy woman now wearing a size 4 sometime a 2 and weighing 125 pounds can I get a amen? I lost more weight than I set my goals to and not because of any lack of starving myself nope never a day passed that I did anything foolish like that. I eat every two hours I just eat the right food my body needs and i keep my portions small. I use the tool I was blessed with getting from surgery very smart every day for the rest of my life without question. Remember it's just a tool were given. We have to life a whole different life style that is good for us and will allow us to live a long and very healthy life. Always stay focused, never give up and always move forward. That's what works for me and I will sing that song like a choir in church on Sunday morning to anyone that will listen. I beat my life long out of control addiction to food and I will shout it from the roof top because I can...I made myself proud for the first time in my life and I love the strong independent woman I've become. I live with the most amazing man who never gave up on me and I love him for helping me live again. I cook healthy good food that people can sit down and eat and know it's all good for them and not feel an ounce of guilt for cleaning their plates. Does life get any sweeter? I'm living "La Dolce Vita"...The Sweet Life. The life I always dreamed of and I love it!!!!!! Thank you to all that have listened to me and helped me with my endless questions you all are the best support system out there and I welcome any question you may have. I would love to share help full tips and the advice I've taken and learned though out my journey. I posted my pictures that were take along the road to where I am today so please have a look and enjoy your new life style it's second to none That I promise you with all my heart and soul. You can all do it!!! If I can you all can.
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It's been 19 months since I had my Gastric Bypass and my life has never felt better. I went from a whole lot of weighing in at my all time high of 315 pounds down to a very healthy happy woman now wearing a size 4 sometime a 2 and weighing 125 pounds can I get a amen? I lost more weight than I set my goals to and not because of any lack of starving myself nope never a day passed that I did anything foolish like that. I eat every two hours I just eat the right food my body needs and i keep my portions small. I use the tool I was blessed with getting from surgery very smart every day for the rest of my life without question. Remember it's just a tool were given. We have to life a whole different life style that is good for us and will allow us to live a long and very healthy life. Always stay focused, never give up and always move forward. That's what works for me and I will sing that song like a choir in church on Sunday morning to anyone that will listen. I beat my life long out of control addiction to food and I will shout it from the roof top because I can...I made myself proud for the first time in my life and I love the strong independent woman I've become. I live with the most amazing man who never gave up on me and I love him for helping me live again. I cook healthy good food that people can sit down and eat and know it's all good for them and not feel an ounce of guilt for cleaning their plates. Does life get any sweeter? I'm living "La Dolce Vita"...The Sweet Life. The life I always dreamed of and I love it!!!!!! Thank you to all that have listened to me and helped me with my endless questions you all are the best support system out there and I welcome any question you may have. I would love to share help full tips and the advice I've taken and learned though out my journey. I posted my pictures that were take along the road to where I am today so please have a look and enjoy your new life style it's second to none That I promise you with all my heart and soul. You can all do it!!! If I can you all can.
4-22-09 Update
Apr 22, 2009
Hello Friends,
It's been some time since I've updated...but here I am ready to tell my story.
Since my last post a lot has been happening. I was having some complications from my WLS and wanted to wait until I was over them to post again. About the time of my last post I became very sick. I was hospitalized six times after surgery and had to have several procedures to get better. The problem I was having was one that happens to not many patients but it did happen to me. I'm going to be honest and tell my story. I will start by saying that even with all the complications I had I don't regret having had WLS for one second. It was the best decision I have ever made and would do it all over again if I had to.
So here it is...As I stated in my last post that I got very sick when I advanced to the stage three diet and it was an awe full three days....well I felt better after that for a couple days but then the begging of all my complications started and as of this past week just ended. It started when whenever I ate or drank ANYTHING I vomited it right up. That lasted for eight weeks. I had to be hospitalized on six different occasions and had a series of procedures to help me get better. I was always dehydrated and had to be hooked up to I.V.'s for fluids and nourishment. I wasn't able to take any of my meds or vitamins because those to came right up also. I was in constant contact with my surgeon who I have to say was awesome every step of the way. I had to have six different stretches to my stoma because it turned out that that was the problem. What happened was when my stoma was healing the opening of it was to small for anything to pass through it. Each stretch helped but in the beginning it would stretch then get smaller due to my esophagus and stomach being so swollen. At one point I was at home sick yet again and called my surgeon as I did every time sometime went wrong and he told me to get right to the hospital to be admitted yet another time and to prepare myself for a feeding tube to be put in. I was scared but with the way I was feeling I figured I had to try it if I ever wanted to start to feel better. I was admitted and taken to have my feeding tube inserted when after having the Dr. try for an hour to put it in I was told it just wasn't going to happen because I was to swollen inside and it wouldn't pass all the way down where it needed to be. So with no luck I was taken back to my room and told that they would have another Dr. try it again in a couple days with hope that my swelling would go down. Lots of I.V. fluid and a couple days later I was in the operating room again with hopes that I would be done with it and have my feeding tube in. Ya...No that didn't happen. After attempting the second time for TWO hours it was again a no win procedure...I was still to swollen to have the tube go all the way down. Bummer for me because let me just tell you that It's extremely uncomfortable when they start with a tube going up your nose and down your throat all the way to your new stomach. No fun at all! They had me on anti nausea meds and a whole bunch of others to keep me out of pain and nourished as well as hydrated. I have to say that every time I went to the hospital I always had the best care from all the nurses and doctors. That was the most comforting felling ever. Of course all the nurses knew me because I was there almost every week for a long time. I left the hospital the last time with the mind set that I was going to get better no matter what it took and I was not going to have another stay for even one night in the hospital again if I could help it in any way. I stayed strong and focused. I continued to do everything my surgeon said to do. I did have to have another three stretches to my stoma but each one was an out-patient procedure so that was fine with me. After each of those last three stretches I was feeling better and better. I was able to exercise again and hold down very little amounts of food...at that point holding down any food was a move in the right direction and I was grateful every time.
I had my last stretch last Tuesday and was told that I was finally at the point where I wouldn't need anymore....Woo-Hoo!!! The best news I had received in so long!!! I feel better with each day that passes. I can exercise and take the dog on long walks that even included going up hills....something I hadn't been able to do in years. My knees don't ache and make weird noises anymore when I walk or go up or down stairs. I'm able to take all my meds and vitamins which is awesome. I have continued to lose weight the whole time since surgery and am happy to say that as of today I'm down 72 pounds!!!! That alone makes me want to do back flips :) It's been three months and a couple days since my surgery and I'm happy every day. No more sleeping the days away because of depression due to what I had let myself get to, weigh, and look like. Those days are over....Thank You God!
As I've said all along WLS was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Even with all the bumps in the road...hands down best decision EVER!!!!! I still have a long way to go but I feel great about what I've already accomplished and have to look forward to. I'm very close to being in onederland and that is something I haven't seen in almost twenty years. I couldn't have got to where I am now without having the awesome support of my friends and family. Having a good support system is key to success in my eyes. It's really gotten me through some difficult times. Just being able to pick up the phone and call a friend really did put a smile on my face so many times along the way. Thank You Everyone for your support and being there for me. I feel so blessed to have such good friends :)
As things progress I'll continue to post. If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message.
Best wishes to all of you,
Kari
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It's been some time since I've updated...but here I am ready to tell my story.
Since my last post a lot has been happening. I was having some complications from my WLS and wanted to wait until I was over them to post again. About the time of my last post I became very sick. I was hospitalized six times after surgery and had to have several procedures to get better. The problem I was having was one that happens to not many patients but it did happen to me. I'm going to be honest and tell my story. I will start by saying that even with all the complications I had I don't regret having had WLS for one second. It was the best decision I have ever made and would do it all over again if I had to.
So here it is...As I stated in my last post that I got very sick when I advanced to the stage three diet and it was an awe full three days....well I felt better after that for a couple days but then the begging of all my complications started and as of this past week just ended. It started when whenever I ate or drank ANYTHING I vomited it right up. That lasted for eight weeks. I had to be hospitalized on six different occasions and had a series of procedures to help me get better. I was always dehydrated and had to be hooked up to I.V.'s for fluids and nourishment. I wasn't able to take any of my meds or vitamins because those to came right up also. I was in constant contact with my surgeon who I have to say was awesome every step of the way. I had to have six different stretches to my stoma because it turned out that that was the problem. What happened was when my stoma was healing the opening of it was to small for anything to pass through it. Each stretch helped but in the beginning it would stretch then get smaller due to my esophagus and stomach being so swollen. At one point I was at home sick yet again and called my surgeon as I did every time sometime went wrong and he told me to get right to the hospital to be admitted yet another time and to prepare myself for a feeding tube to be put in. I was scared but with the way I was feeling I figured I had to try it if I ever wanted to start to feel better. I was admitted and taken to have my feeding tube inserted when after having the Dr. try for an hour to put it in I was told it just wasn't going to happen because I was to swollen inside and it wouldn't pass all the way down where it needed to be. So with no luck I was taken back to my room and told that they would have another Dr. try it again in a couple days with hope that my swelling would go down. Lots of I.V. fluid and a couple days later I was in the operating room again with hopes that I would be done with it and have my feeding tube in. Ya...No that didn't happen. After attempting the second time for TWO hours it was again a no win procedure...I was still to swollen to have the tube go all the way down. Bummer for me because let me just tell you that It's extremely uncomfortable when they start with a tube going up your nose and down your throat all the way to your new stomach. No fun at all! They had me on anti nausea meds and a whole bunch of others to keep me out of pain and nourished as well as hydrated. I have to say that every time I went to the hospital I always had the best care from all the nurses and doctors. That was the most comforting felling ever. Of course all the nurses knew me because I was there almost every week for a long time. I left the hospital the last time with the mind set that I was going to get better no matter what it took and I was not going to have another stay for even one night in the hospital again if I could help it in any way. I stayed strong and focused. I continued to do everything my surgeon said to do. I did have to have another three stretches to my stoma but each one was an out-patient procedure so that was fine with me. After each of those last three stretches I was feeling better and better. I was able to exercise again and hold down very little amounts of food...at that point holding down any food was a move in the right direction and I was grateful every time.
I had my last stretch last Tuesday and was told that I was finally at the point where I wouldn't need anymore....Woo-Hoo!!! The best news I had received in so long!!! I feel better with each day that passes. I can exercise and take the dog on long walks that even included going up hills....something I hadn't been able to do in years. My knees don't ache and make weird noises anymore when I walk or go up or down stairs. I'm able to take all my meds and vitamins which is awesome. I have continued to lose weight the whole time since surgery and am happy to say that as of today I'm down 72 pounds!!!! That alone makes me want to do back flips :) It's been three months and a couple days since my surgery and I'm happy every day. No more sleeping the days away because of depression due to what I had let myself get to, weigh, and look like. Those days are over....Thank You God!
As I've said all along WLS was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Even with all the bumps in the road...hands down best decision EVER!!!!! I still have a long way to go but I feel great about what I've already accomplished and have to look forward to. I'm very close to being in onederland and that is something I haven't seen in almost twenty years. I couldn't have got to where I am now without having the awesome support of my friends and family. Having a good support system is key to success in my eyes. It's really gotten me through some difficult times. Just being able to pick up the phone and call a friend really did put a smile on my face so many times along the way. Thank You Everyone for your support and being there for me. I feel so blessed to have such good friends :)
As things progress I'll continue to post. If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message.
Best wishes to all of you,
Kari
2-13-09 update
Feb 13, 2009
Hello friends,
I know it's taken me forever to post but I'm here and ready to tell you all about my surgery and what it been like since. I had my surgery on January 20Th of this year and wow what a difference life has been already. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op RNY and felling better with each day that passes. Surgery was a breeze for the most part. I remember being taken into the OR and being told that I was getting a little something to relax me and next I thing I know I'm waking up in the recovery room with a nurse at my side. I was in pain and was feeling loopy but after i got to my room i started to fully wake up and was very happy to see my best friend and my Mother there to support me. I'm telling you having your friends and family around you really helps :)
Day #2 was the worst of it all. I was not abel to keep anything down and just felt crummy. Day 3 was better as I was feeling better and was abel to keep my liquids down so I was abel to go home that afternoon. I had help from my best friend who was great to have around and made me feel better.
For the first two weeks I ate yogurt, applesauce, and pureed soup. At my two week post-op doctors appt. i was advanced on to the stage three diet. I was now supposed to be eating things like pureed ground turkey meat, re fried beans, more soup, more yogurt, and scrambled eggs...things like that. well the scrambled egg went down fine...I was careful to take VERY small bites and chewed like there was no tomorrow. Next day I tried some re fried beans and that was the beginning of a bad next three days. :( They just didn't settle well with my stomach and I was sick as a dog! I called my surgeon the next day and was told that maybe I ate to fast or had a bad can of beans. My whole body ached but I was finally abel to take some Tylenol and drink some tea and that really did seem to help me. So for the last week 1/2 I have stuck to soups and Popsicles and tea. I try to take sips of water but it always feels like it's resting at the top of my throat. Hot tea doesn't give me that feeling so I enjoy that.
So here's the good news I'm down 29 pounds as of today and feel great! I have a great hand blender that I puree most of my food with and that has helped out in a huge way. The yogurt has been good too! I found Greek yogurt at Trader Joe's that has 22 grams of protein per cup. I could never eat a cup at a time but 1/2 cup seems to go down good. 4 ounces really does fill you up. Oh and I can't say enough about the Unjury protein drinks that I use. They are awesome. 26 grams of protein per serving...pretty good ha. :)
I've been walking since the night of surgery and every few day increase the length of my walks. I feel good when i take walks so I do it a few times a day. I'm hoping to be back at the gym next week as I've got clearance to do so from my surgeon.
I'll tell you something...This has been the best choice I've ever made in my life!!!! I can only imagine things will continue to get better as I continue on my road to a healthy new life. Thanks to you all for your support. And a special Thanks to Jen for all her help, support, and answers to all my questions. You Rock!!!
I hope all of you are well.
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I know it's taken me forever to post but I'm here and ready to tell you all about my surgery and what it been like since. I had my surgery on January 20Th of this year and wow what a difference life has been already. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op RNY and felling better with each day that passes. Surgery was a breeze for the most part. I remember being taken into the OR and being told that I was getting a little something to relax me and next I thing I know I'm waking up in the recovery room with a nurse at my side. I was in pain and was feeling loopy but after i got to my room i started to fully wake up and was very happy to see my best friend and my Mother there to support me. I'm telling you having your friends and family around you really helps :)
Day #2 was the worst of it all. I was not abel to keep anything down and just felt crummy. Day 3 was better as I was feeling better and was abel to keep my liquids down so I was abel to go home that afternoon. I had help from my best friend who was great to have around and made me feel better.
For the first two weeks I ate yogurt, applesauce, and pureed soup. At my two week post-op doctors appt. i was advanced on to the stage three diet. I was now supposed to be eating things like pureed ground turkey meat, re fried beans, more soup, more yogurt, and scrambled eggs...things like that. well the scrambled egg went down fine...I was careful to take VERY small bites and chewed like there was no tomorrow. Next day I tried some re fried beans and that was the beginning of a bad next three days. :( They just didn't settle well with my stomach and I was sick as a dog! I called my surgeon the next day and was told that maybe I ate to fast or had a bad can of beans. My whole body ached but I was finally abel to take some Tylenol and drink some tea and that really did seem to help me. So for the last week 1/2 I have stuck to soups and Popsicles and tea. I try to take sips of water but it always feels like it's resting at the top of my throat. Hot tea doesn't give me that feeling so I enjoy that.
So here's the good news I'm down 29 pounds as of today and feel great! I have a great hand blender that I puree most of my food with and that has helped out in a huge way. The yogurt has been good too! I found Greek yogurt at Trader Joe's that has 22 grams of protein per cup. I could never eat a cup at a time but 1/2 cup seems to go down good. 4 ounces really does fill you up. Oh and I can't say enough about the Unjury protein drinks that I use. They are awesome. 26 grams of protein per serving...pretty good ha. :)
I've been walking since the night of surgery and every few day increase the length of my walks. I feel good when i take walks so I do it a few times a day. I'm hoping to be back at the gym next week as I've got clearance to do so from my surgeon.
I'll tell you something...This has been the best choice I've ever made in my life!!!! I can only imagine things will continue to get better as I continue on my road to a healthy new life. Thanks to you all for your support. And a special Thanks to Jen for all her help, support, and answers to all my questions. You Rock!!!
I hope all of you are well.
2o days till surgery!!!
Dec 31, 2008
Hi Friends,
The big day is not far away. I'm beyond excited to say the least. I can honestly say that I'm 100% ready for this surgery and can't believe that it's so close to happening. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm scared and so far I am not. I have been over weight most of my life and just knowing that I will be making a change for so many good reasons keeps me from being scared. I want to live longer, be healthy, and for once I'd like to look at myself in the mirror and not be disgusted with what I see. I haven't liked my body in what seems like forever and that sucks! It's an awful feeling to never feel pretty. I'm very much looking forward to shopping in real stores and being able to fit into clothes I like instead of what ever I can fit into. That day will come soon enough :)
My surgery is set for January 20Th 2009. Dr. Wetter will be doing my surgery at Mills Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. I have my pre-op appointment on January 9th. Firs to do blood work and that kind of stuff. Then I will attend two classes at the hospital, meet with a dietitian, and get a tour of the hospitals Baraitric Center where I will be staying while in in the hospital. Last stop of the day will be to Dr. Wetters office for my pre- op appointment with him. I'm guessing that's when I will be getting the last diet I will be on before surgery. I think it's pretty much a liquid diet from that point. I've been on a protein diet since December 8Th. It was really hard when I first started. I just wanted to cry the first week. It did get better and once I got over the first week everything seemed to run more smoothly. I like the protein drinks and I think that made a huge difference. So many people say that the protein drinks are gross...I really was lucky when I found the Unjury brand because they are great!!!
I guess that's pretty much it for now. I will post after my pre-op appointments and let you all know how they went. Thanks to all of you for your support.
Happy New Year to all my OH Friends!!!
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The big day is not far away. I'm beyond excited to say the least. I can honestly say that I'm 100% ready for this surgery and can't believe that it's so close to happening. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm scared and so far I am not. I have been over weight most of my life and just knowing that I will be making a change for so many good reasons keeps me from being scared. I want to live longer, be healthy, and for once I'd like to look at myself in the mirror and not be disgusted with what I see. I haven't liked my body in what seems like forever and that sucks! It's an awful feeling to never feel pretty. I'm very much looking forward to shopping in real stores and being able to fit into clothes I like instead of what ever I can fit into. That day will come soon enough :)
My surgery is set for January 20Th 2009. Dr. Wetter will be doing my surgery at Mills Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. I have my pre-op appointment on January 9th. Firs to do blood work and that kind of stuff. Then I will attend two classes at the hospital, meet with a dietitian, and get a tour of the hospitals Baraitric Center where I will be staying while in in the hospital. Last stop of the day will be to Dr. Wetters office for my pre- op appointment with him. I'm guessing that's when I will be getting the last diet I will be on before surgery. I think it's pretty much a liquid diet from that point. I've been on a protein diet since December 8Th. It was really hard when I first started. I just wanted to cry the first week. It did get better and once I got over the first week everything seemed to run more smoothly. I like the protein drinks and I think that made a huge difference. So many people say that the protein drinks are gross...I really was lucky when I found the Unjury brand because they are great!!!
I guess that's pretty much it for now. I will post after my pre-op appointments and let you all know how they went. Thanks to all of you for your support.
Happy New Year to all my OH Friends!!!
11-07-08 Update
Nov 07, 2008
Hi Friends,
Just wanted to update you all on what's going on as far as progress and surgery goes. I had my first appointment with my surgeon Dr. Wetter on October 21st and that was exciting to finally make it to that point. Dr. wetter is a very nice Dr. and fully explains everything to you which is nice. we went over the process of the Gastric Bypass and what i will need to do before surgery as well as after. He gave me a list of pre- op tests that I started on right away. I had to get a chest x-ray, an EKG, some lab work and a Psych Evaluation. I had already brought him copies of a list of things that his office asked for me to get so I was ahead of the game on that. You know things like my sleep study report, A letter from my primary care Dr. about the physical she gave me, and just basic medical information.
Good news is I faxed his office the information from the list and am now just waiting to have my psych eval. done. I got lucky and have an appointment for that on 11-11-08!!! My plan is to have a copy of it to bring in on my Nov. 19Th appointment. I'd like to have everything complete so that whenever he is ready to submit to my insurance for approval nothing will be holding him back on my end. I'm so EXCITED that I have come this far and thank all of my friends here on OH for all your support that you have given me...you guys are the best!!!
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I hope you are all well and having a nice start to the Holiday season.
I'll post next week after I have my psych eval. and let you all know how it went.
Take Care,
Kari
butterflygirl72
Just wanted to update you all on what's going on as far as progress and surgery goes. I had my first appointment with my surgeon Dr. Wetter on October 21st and that was exciting to finally make it to that point. Dr. wetter is a very nice Dr. and fully explains everything to you which is nice. we went over the process of the Gastric Bypass and what i will need to do before surgery as well as after. He gave me a list of pre- op tests that I started on right away. I had to get a chest x-ray, an EKG, some lab work and a Psych Evaluation. I had already brought him copies of a list of things that his office asked for me to get so I was ahead of the game on that. You know things like my sleep study report, A letter from my primary care Dr. about the physical she gave me, and just basic medical information.
Good news is I faxed his office the information from the list and am now just waiting to have my psych eval. done. I got lucky and have an appointment for that on 11-11-08!!! My plan is to have a copy of it to bring in on my Nov. 19Th appointment. I'd like to have everything complete so that whenever he is ready to submit to my insurance for approval nothing will be holding him back on my end. I'm so EXCITED that I have come this far and thank all of my friends here on OH for all your support that you have given me...you guys are the best!!!
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I hope you are all well and having a nice start to the Holiday season.
I'll post next week after I have my psych eval. and let you all know how it went.
Take Care,
Kari
butterflygirl72
9-12-08 Update
Sep 13, 2008
Just wanted to update my page and let you all know how my Dr.'s appt. went on the 11th. I was totally nervous the night before my appt. cause I was just feeling like I wanted so much out of it and just knew that there would be something to hold me back from getting the two referrals that I so badly wanted. I woke up that morning and just thought that I could only hope for the best. When I got to my doctors office I was checked in and put in a room where it seemed like forever that I was waiting to be seen...it was not that long at all looking back. When my doctor came in he asked if I minded taking a walk with a couple others to see how far we could all walk in six minutes. I said I would totally do it and went on my way to meet with the others and a nurse. I was determined to do well so we started off and I lead the pack and made it the furthest and back the fastest. I wanted to show him that I had built up my endurance while working out. When I went back into the office his nurse told him how well I did and he was happy that I was pushing myself to do well. He then examined me and we talked for a bit about my weight loss...At my last appt. he asked my to lose 5-7 pounds and it turns out that I lost 9 1/2 lbs :)
Then he asked what I'd like out of the appt. and that's when I spoke up and said that I would love to receive both referrals needed for WLS!!! One being a referral for my psych. eval. and the other referral I wanted was to the surgeon for WLS. He with no problem at all said I could have both...Yipee!!! He also asked when I'd like to have surgery...I said yesterday...He said how about next month? You bet I said to that!! Then a nurse came in and gave me a flu shot and a pneumonia shot. They said I needed to have both before surgery and I said then lets get em done. I also need to do another round of blood work that I should be doing next week sometime.
So as It stands I'm waiting for the psych. office to call me for an appt. for the eval. and that day when I got home I went on my surgeons web site and filled out all the paper work to get the ball rolling with his office. They said it takes about a week to hear back from them for an appt. w/ the surgeon.
That's my update for now. I'm so happy that it's all falling into place and will soon be time for the surgery that I have wanted for so long. I will keep you all updated as thing happen. Thank you all for all your support!!!
Then he asked what I'd like out of the appt. and that's when I spoke up and said that I would love to receive both referrals needed for WLS!!! One being a referral for my psych. eval. and the other referral I wanted was to the surgeon for WLS. He with no problem at all said I could have both...Yipee!!! He also asked when I'd like to have surgery...I said yesterday...He said how about next month? You bet I said to that!! Then a nurse came in and gave me a flu shot and a pneumonia shot. They said I needed to have both before surgery and I said then lets get em done. I also need to do another round of blood work that I should be doing next week sometime.
So as It stands I'm waiting for the psych. office to call me for an appt. for the eval. and that day when I got home I went on my surgeons web site and filled out all the paper work to get the ball rolling with his office. They said it takes about a week to hear back from them for an appt. w/ the surgeon.
That's my update for now. I'm so happy that it's all falling into place and will soon be time for the surgery that I have wanted for so long. I will keep you all updated as thing happen. Thank you all for all your support!!!
8-8-08 update
Aug 08, 2008
Today was a very good day. I had an appointment with my nutritionist to go over the results of test that was done to get my metabolic rate. I was told how many calories that I should be consuming each day to burn fat and continue to lose weight with of course exercising five times a week as she suggest. We discussed food options and how much of each food group I should be eating. It's was very informative and interesting to see how my body's metabolism works. Today I also received my first shipment of Unjury protein shakes. So we discussed how I should make them part of my daily food intake for meal replacement. I also was weighed and was happy to see that I lost another three pounds...only two more pounds before I get my next appointment with my doctor. Once I get to see him he will give me a list of psychiatrist to pick from to get my psych. evaluation done. Then I will get an appointment with the surgeon that will do my surgery. I'll have to do some pre-op stuff then I will get a surgery date!!! She's (my nutritionist) is thinking that with the time it takes to get appointments set and done I should be looking at having surgery in three months!!! How excited am I? Beyond excited as I've been waiting for this for so long. I was also told that once I lose all the weight my insurance will cover plastic surgery to remove excess skin...another huge bonus!! That's my update for now. I'll post again when I move to the next step.
About Me
Saratoga, CA
Location
27.3
BMI
Surgery
01/20/2009
Surgery Date
Jul 28, 2008
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