CareBear2015
My Journey
Nov 13, 2015
In May of 2015 I went to the ER with results of a possible TIA. My weight was 260 pounds. That day I decided that I was sick and tired of being sick all the time and that I wanted to get healthy for myself and my family. The next day I tried to walk around the block and couldn't even get to the end of the block. I felt hopeless and stressed because I was so over weight. I stopped drinking soda's and kept trying everyday to get around the block. A wk. later I made it and felt so tired, sore, everything seem to hurt. I lost 7 pounds by just walking and leaving the soda's alone. I have family that had had the surgery and they all had great results so I did my research and made an appointment on June 4th. with Dr.Beth Kramer and Dr. Kenneth Hollis. They gave me a list of what I needed to do and I got busy on my list. By that time I had lost more weight and had my first appointment with my Neutrieness. I learned alot that day about good and bad foods. Soon I had done my Cinnie and Psych Evuation. Since I had been sick all the time I had a recent stress test and EKG test and I got those results for my doctor. In July I did bloodwork and my EGD, also saw the Nuetrieness for my second time. Learning everyday of how to live a healthier life. By that time my weight was 236 from just walking and no soda's. I started eating small meals and the right food. At this time I was walking a mile every morning and my energy was feeling so good! August 12th. I walked 2 miles on the walking trail and felt so proud of myself! I saw my Neutrieness one more time and again learned so much more! Finally on 9-8 my insurance told me everything was good to go. I then weighed 223 pounds and knew if I didn't have the surgery I would gain it all back. Everyday I worked hard to eat right and walk my 2 mile morning walk. On 10-1... I got bloodwork and an EKG from Dr. Hollis's office. I had already been using a Cpap machine so that was a plus for me. 10-10 I started drinking my Optifast and lost more weight.. weighing 217 pounds. On 10-15-2015 I had my Gastric Sleeve surgery and spent one night in the hospital. I walked every 2 hours to help from being so sore and to help pass gas. The next morning I did the test where you drink yucky stuff to see if you have leaks. I saw my stomach and remember feeling so proud. I had no problems and got to go home by 5pm the day after surgery. I was lucky to have my husband to take care of me and he did a great job. He had done his research too and he did as instructed by the doctors as how to care for me. 3 days later I could pretty much care for myself but it felt good to know he was close by. My husband drove me to follow up appointment and everything was still going good. I am feeling close to normal and I have another follow up appointment next wk. My tummy makes alot of weird sounds and I am not hungry at all. I have lost down to 207 pounds and was at 215 pounds the day of the surgery. I am still learning and getting stronger each day. I can't wait to go shopping for new clothes! I still have alot to learn and a long journey ahead.
