Celia
Hi....I'm CL (Celia). I'm 37 years old, my starting weight was 224lbs I am 5'4 and my starting BMI was 38.4. I'm in San Diego, CA
My Surgery day was October 24th 2005. I was so happy when I finally got my date... Through this page you can see how my weight loss is doing.
It all started September 17 2005, I went to the seminar because some friends at work told me I should check it out.
My ex boyfriend went with me and I knew it was exactly what I wanted right away.
Only one little problem. I smoked!!!!!! & the Doctor said it had to be 4-6 weeks since you quit smoking to have the surgery approved. I wasn't going to let smoking get in the way of the surgery so on September 19th I quit smoking cold turkey & haven't smoked since. It's been 2 weeks and I'm fine, no regrets whatsoever!!!!!
September 26th 2005 I went to the lab & had all my blood work done!
September 27th 2005 I had my Ultrasound, upper GI & Chest Xray done
September 29th I saw the internist & was "cleared for surgery"
October 7th I had my first appointment with the surgeon (excellent person) & was told my date would be 10/24/05 I was so excited!!
October 19th My Preop Appointment. It was in a group session. The Anesthesiologist department asked me a lot of questions about my past health & present..Then they drew some blood, the nutritionist explained our new way of eating. It was interesting, a little overwhelming, too much information to digest all at once.
October 24th Surgery It finally happened. I had my surgery and boy was it BAD. I remember getting to the hospital in a cheery mood, you can see the pics in the operation link. I remember being taken to the OR. It was all sterile & silvery. I heard music and I thought it was cool they played music while they operated, I love music & music relaxes. Then the anesthesiologist said "I gave you something to make you drowsy" I then remember waking up in this room full of beds & nurses, I opened my eyes but don't remember much. The next 2 days were the worst!! I was miserable and felt terrible...
It wasn't so much the surgery pain, but being prisoner to the bed because of the IV, that drove me nuts! Because I felt like walking and I had to have a nurse unplug the IV machine....I was going crazy the third day..
Also night were driving me crazy because they woke me up for my vitals grrrrrrr
Nov 2nd I regret BIG time having have had my surgery.. I must confess. What the heck did I do!!!!! I've been on clear liquids for 1 week 1/2...I'm starving to death ..it's inhumane!!! I'm still fat ..my stomach is swollen..I've only lost 8lbs but I feel as if I've gained a million....
I know it will all be good "once the pounds start melting" (said in a sarcastic voice)
But for now it sucks BIG time. I miss food!!!! everyone is eating and I can't!!!!!! I feel so left out!!!!!!
Nov 7th I feel much much better...I lost 21lbs according to my home scale..I have much more energy and now that I'm having my protein shakes, cream of wheat and cream soups I feel full all the time... I am so glad I took this step and it looks like the journey should be a smooth ride from now on... Today I have my first support group, I'm a little nervous because I'm sort of shy..but I will be going.
Nov 13th I had chicken today!! I was supposed to wait till tomorrow but I just couldn't resist and had a tablespoon of chicken..It was good.. and ok to my tummy. I loved the support group..I learned a lot..I have my Nutrition Support Group tomorrow, I have so many questions to ask. I have been very frustrated at not losing weight and wanting to eat.. I cried yesterday because I was so frustrated, I got my period today so I blame it on PMS. I'm feeling much better now. I have been very moody lately. I can't stand being around others and just want to be left alone. I am very sleepy and weak, I was glad to read on the October boards that we are all going through the same feelings. I know it is just a phase and can't wait for it to be over.
I joined a gym and have my first appointment with the trainer tomorrow. I'm so excited!!! The first day was very frustrating I only did 15 mins on the treadmill & 15 mins on the bike and was very out of breath. I've been able to do 40 mins now and feel great. I feel very out of place at the gym though..it's all women and I feel like the fattest one there..I get paranoid and think everyone is looking at me trying to workout and getting all tired and sweaty.. The other day there were 2 girls with PERFECT bodies, they were next to my treadmill, they had it on the highest incline and at really fast speed. they were running for 1 hour while chatting and laughing and never ran out of breath. I was only 20 mins on the treadmill and hardly any breath left.. Can't wait to be skinny!
Nov 25th It's been one month since I had my surgery...I really haven't lost a lot of weight, it's only been like 23lbs and that has me a little down, but I know eventually will lose it. It was Thanksgiving yesterday and I didn't feel so bad about not being able to eat a lot...I had a bite of everything, I got a little sick afterwards, but all was fine. I took my 1 month picutres and I see a little bit of a difference, but not as much as I'd like to see. I've also been going to the gym a lot. I can do 30 mins on the treadmill at 3.5 miles no incline and 30 mins on the epiliptical ...I was to embarassed to join any of the classes, because I'm too fat and not to coordinated....I'm hoping to have my weight training soon...
Jan 4th 2006 I haven't written for a while because I was pretending I never had the surgery. I ignored everything, I forgot my protein, vitamins and water. I ate everything, dumped on most but sadly found out sugar has NO effect on me whatsoever, so I have to rely on will power. I did get a little depressed because of the mourning of food. Even though I did eat a lot of foods I shouldn't have I realized I didn't enjoy them. Now a new year has begun and I'm back on track. The goo thing is that I haven't quit the gym. I love going! I have been losing slowly and today I lost 40lbs!!!! I am so excited! I can start seeing it. I fit in size 16 jeans. I also have bought Large and Medium shirts. Rings that didn't fit, now fit, and some shoes don't fit me anymore..!!
Jan 19 2008
Wow!! It's been a LONG time since I"ve been on this site.... I usewd to love this place it helped me so much with my Gastric Bypas... Now I just had my tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation and have come back to seek the support of others. I weigh 155lbs, never quite made it to my goal of 145 but feel pretty good anyhow. I am in pain, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. My skin was bugging me so MUCH and my saggin breast , but now my breast are nice and perky and my tummy is as flat as a wall... I'm so excited!!!!!! can't wait to star wearing nice clothes. Will report back soon!!
