7-23-2007

Jul 23, 2007

My surgery took place January 25th, 2007, and today is July 23, 2007. I have had an amazing, emotional, scary, thrilling and happy time since my surgery. As of yesterday, I have lost 102 pounds. I was wearing tight size 24 clothes, I am now wearing size 12's and I also have one pair of size 10 work pants that I am wearing. So, I am officially unable to wear my old stand by Lane Bryant clothes. To be honest, I have so many choices, I am confused as to where to go and shop. It was almost easie to shop before, because I only ad the one choice.

Being single and having weight loss surgery, has proven to be a little challenging on my emotions. You know, I never got attention from men before, and now I am finding that I get a lot of attention, and really do not even know how to handle it. I am learning slowly, but atleast I am learning.

I have so much going through my head and no real time to write, as I am on my lunch b reak, and really need to get back to work.

I am currently working in Akron, OH, and they are keeping me very busy over here.

I will write more later, but just want to say that I love my VSG, and I have not had one thought of regret..

5-13-2007

May 13, 2007

So, I finally hit ONEderland this week. It is something that I have been looking forward to since before surgery, but when it hit I was not that excited.

I think that I am just so busy with work, that my weight loss is just on the back burner. I am still eating right and taking care of myself, just not much time to concentrate on it.

I am doing great, and  have No REGRETS



Cat

4-6-2007

Apr 05, 2007

Here I am over 2 months out, and physically feeling great!!! As of this morning I weigh 211.6 pounds!!!! How amazing, I can not ever really remember getting under 200 pounds, So, it seems like this is really going to work this time. Emotionally, I am still a little bit of a wreck... a lot of it is that I am on call for my job right now, and not actually working, and to be honest... I am starting to feel a little useless, not working can really pay a toll on you, when you are single, with no children... in other words very little responsibility, and a lot of time on your hands for your mind to wonder.. you can really get your emotions all screwed up, and then pair that with no comfort eating... wow, you actually start to learn other ways to deal with things. IT is taking time.. but it is so worth it. Overall, I am thrilled with this surgery and m new way of life.. I am so excited to say that even though it is very tough, I am learning how to deal with emotions rather than be a emotional eater. One final thing... I am only 12 pounds from Onederland!!!! Oh my gosh, I can't wait!!!! Cat

3/12/2007

Mar 12, 2007

OK, I am terrible at updating. I am 6 weeks out, and doing great. I have lost 36.4 pounds since surgery, and am already seeing my body transform. This has been the greatest experience for me. I am not having problems with food. Life is Great, today!!!

2-23-2007

Feb 22, 2007

Alright, so I am almost a month out. According to the Dr's scale on Wednesday I was down 21 pounds since surgery, for a total of 36. According to my home scale I have gotten rid of an additional 4 pounds since my appointment Wednesday afternoon. YEAH!!!!! The pounds and inches are going away, my P.A. did fuss at me a little saying that I am not eating enough and that I am going to put my body in starvation mode, so I am really trying to be more careful with that, and increase my caloric and protein intake.
 I am now sick (nothing to do with surgery, just b/c I think I over did it in New Orleans for Mardi Gras). I am headed to the ENT Dr., and will write more later.

2-8-07

Feb 08, 2007

Hello Everyone, I am 2 weeks post-op today and as of yesterday at my official weigh in, I have gotten rid of 16 pounds!!! Plus I lost 15 before surgery, so things are definitely going in the right direction (Down).

OK, so I made a promise to myself before surgery that I was going to be completely honest about how I am feeling in my blog's b/c I have learned so much from other OH profiles that I want to give back. So, I am excited but not really.  You see, I have dieted so many times and been successful only to get to a plateau and NEVER get under it. Honestly, I can say that in at least 12 years I have not been able to get under 200 pounds. So, I feel like this could be just like before where I lost to a point and just stop, and then no matter what I do, it starts creeping right back up again and then even goes higher. So, it is almost like this isn't going to be real until I get under 200 pounds. So, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!!!

So, on another note, my working out is going great, still only treadmill, but I was told that starting tomorrow I can try other cardio equipment, so I'll start the elliptical tomorrow.

I hope everyone is having a great week.

2-2-07

Feb 02, 2007

OK, I think it is finally time for me to update.

So, Surgery day seemed like a waiting game. The hospital called me the afternoon before my surgery saying that my surgeon wanted to move my surgery up from 11 am to 9:30am, that made me very happy, b/c it would be less time waiting, or so I thought. So, that also meant I had to get to the hospital for 6:30 am instead of 8am. So, I got up got ready and my parents and I went to the hospital. Well, I am not really sure what happened but my surgery did not start until 11:30 am. Everything went great and it only took about 30 minutes. I will say, that I did wake up from anesthesia in pain, but it wasn't unbearable, and they were giving me something for the pain as I was waking. I am not going to say that I have been pain free, but it  has always been very bearable.  I am already  going to the gym and walking on the treadmill for about 45 minutes. I could walk longer but I just get bored. I have lost 13 pounds since surgery, and 15 before surgery. So, I am already feeling so much better.  I would love to hear from others that have had the sleeve and any that are planning on having the sleeve.

Post- Op

Jan 30, 2007

I just wanted to add a quick post, and will post more later. I am doing great, Had surgery on Thursday and today is Tuesday. I stared getting out yesterday and today and it feels great. I have no idea hat I have "gotten rid of" yet, but am sure the scale will move. BTW-I do not like to say I lost, b/c normally when you lose something you try to find it and put it back. I certainly do not want to find my fat.

OK, I 'll write about my surgery experience tomorrow. I am tired right now and ready for bed.


still Pre-op

Jan 23, 2007

Tuesday January 23rd,2007

So, I had all my pre-op testing done yesterday. They included A ton of blood work, chest x-rays, upper GI, Respiratory tests,  an EKG, and a Internal Medicine Dr's exam. As far as I know everything went great. They said my EKG was normal and showed a healthy heart, my respiratory was above normal and the guy even asked me if I was a singer with such great lung capacity. YEAH!!! As of right now everything is a go, and I will be having surgery in 2 days!!!!!

I also ran into my Pastor and his wife last night at the grocery store. That was so good for me, b/c my pastors wife had scared me that she did not think that this surgery was a good idea, the last time that I saw her. Well, I was able to talk to her and she told me that she had thought about everything since our last talk, and had realized what a blessing this surgery was for me. Thank you Jesus for making this "chance" meeting possible.

Stay tuned.... I guess my next post will be POST-OP!!!!!


Pre- Op

Jan 21, 2007

Well, today is Sunday, and I have my pre-op testing tomorrow morning, and then I will have my Vertical Gastrectomy performed Thursday morning. I am so excited and scared that something is going to happen and stop me. I am praying daily for an uneventful surgery and fast recovery, and that my mindset on food changes. I want so much for food not to be so prevalent in my thoughts and actions. Social outings always seem to include eating. so now I am telling all of my friends that we need to make changes,and that I want to pick up new habits.

OK, so about me. I am  29 years old single, and weigh 261 pounds. I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, and have been overweight all of my life. I have tried everything, weight watchers, Scarsdale, Atkins, Mayo clinic. etc etc.... I can loose weight to a point, but can never keep it off, and can never get under 200 pounds. I pray that this TOOL, will help me achieve my health goals. I have joined Bally fitness, and have found a personal trainer there that has worked with post-op patients before, and his own brother is trying to decide which bariatric surgery to have. He will be working with me, as soon as I am able to start working out.

Stay tuned..... The new me will be coming soon!!!!!!


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