Felicia S.
OK...I am almost 4 yearsssss out!! Wow
Feb 20, 2013
Life has a way of sneaking up on you. I have been so busy living my life and enjoying it. My middle son is doing so much better...and I am so relieved. My oldest finished one term of college...now I need to kick his bottom to get him to go BACK to school. My youngest is living with his dad for awhile. He says if my BF and I move closer to his dad that he will move back with me so he can be close to his friends and keep going to his current high school. I think that is fair and honestly I truly miss having my children with me.
Things are going wonderfully with my BF. I'm so happy and feel loved. You don't know how much you missed that until you have it again.
I now have a beautiful little niece. I love her sooo much. So sweet. My nephew just went to basic training. It's hard to believe he's 21!
Oh! I had surgery last March as I had a Petersen's hernia. I also had an incisional hernia. He fixed both defects and tightened my abdominal muscles. I wish I had had enough for a tummy tuck at the same time...but oh well.
I'm still set on going to Mexico for my plastic surgery. In the spring my BF and I are going to go visit 2 surgeons. He is Mexican and can speak to them in Spanish. He is worried about it and would prefer that I not do it...but he is going to respect my decision.
Weight, vitamins, food....well, my weight has gone up to 154. I want to get back to 140, but if I can't...I'm still thrilled. I need to make sure I take my vitamins religiously. I can pretty much eat anything. Quantities are much bigger than they were...but still smaller than they were presurgery.
Hugs to all of you.
Felicia
Time Flies!!
Aug 21, 2011
I am so sorry for not posting for sooo long. Please forgive me. I never wanted to be one of THOSE people.
Life has a way of getting in the way…ya know what I mean? So much has happened since my last post. My sister and cousin had babies. I got a divorce. Now I have a new boyfriend and couldn’t be happier. We have traveled quite a bit over the last year. I really feel like for the first time in so long I’m finally LIVING my life. It is such a nice feeling.My newest obsession is PLASTIC SURGERY! I am currently saving money…and it will probably take me a year or so…but I seem to spend every waking moment planning, dreaming, viewing before/after photos, etc. Sort of what I did when I was planning my DS surgery! I wonder if I’m a little obsessive compulsive?? Ah well…who cares!? I am so excited and want it sooo badly.
I have chosen my surgeon and know which procedures I want. I have chosen Dr. Francisco Gerardo Sauceda Mireles in Monterrey, Mexico, and couldn’t be happier with my choice. I am planning on getting a large tummy tuck, breast lift, small thigh lift, and a vaginal rejuvenation…lol. Well, this is the plan. We’ll see once I actually see Dr. Sauceda in person.
Well, I’m going to wrap this up. I promise to try to be better about posting more frequently in the future. Oh!! Weight loss stuff—I’m the same weight I was back in February of 2009—144 pounds. I am in a size 8 (wear some 6’s and some 10’s). I have been trying to exercise every day (well, as of the last few weeks) because I want to be as fit as possible before my plastic surgery. I also think it might be a good idea if I were to lose 9 pounds before surgery and get down to the personal goal I had originally set for myself of 135. “They” say it is best to lose a little weight before PS. I need to eat more protein. I rarely have stomach issues. I can eat a lot more than I could right after my DS. The first year out I could only eat approximately 10% of what I could pre-surgery. I can now eat about 60% of what I could pre-surgery. I eat whatever I want…although if I eat too many floury things I will get gas. Still do it from time to time…just make sure I’ll be on my own for the next few hours ;). I can still feel my restriction if I eat more than I should. In fact, I threw up a couple of weeks ago! I hadn’t done that in a long time!
Well, I’m gonna say bye for now! Hugs to all my peeps!! Felicia
I'm a normal BMI...wow
Nov 30, 2009
I was sitting here doing homework and it dawned on me that I am finally a normal BMI. I feel a little teary eyed. I haven't been a normal weight since before I got married. I actually am a smaller size at this weight than I was at this same weight 20 years ago.
I am on vacation in Florida and have had a wonderful time. My youngest son and I visited my mom for Thanksgiving. I did tons of eating (and walking) and managed to lose about 4 pounds on my trip!
I was beginning to think my weight loss was done and convinced myself I was happy right where I was...but secretly I still wanted to reach my personal goal of 140. As I inch close to the 140s, I am starting to believe I truly will reach that goal.
Another thing that really struck me on this trip is that I have been in denial about my weight for years. I knew I was "chubby" or "fluffy," but I never really saw myself as "fat." I would always think, "Well, there are lots of women much bigger than me." Or, "I'm not that fat!" when I'd see a heavy woman. When in reality I have been morbidly obese for years. My aunt showed me her photo albums while I was here last week, and I was amazed at how big I was in all of the pictures over the years.
Things that make you go hmmm.
My aunt asked me if I was happy I got my DS (she was very against my getting it), and I told her that I was SO happy I did this for myself--and that's the God's honest truth. This is truly the best decision I have ever made for myself. I'm proud of myself for putting myself first for a change and taking care of my health.
Felicia
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I am on vacation in Florida and have had a wonderful time. My youngest son and I visited my mom for Thanksgiving. I did tons of eating (and walking) and managed to lose about 4 pounds on my trip!
I was beginning to think my weight loss was done and convinced myself I was happy right where I was...but secretly I still wanted to reach my personal goal of 140. As I inch close to the 140s, I am starting to believe I truly will reach that goal.
Another thing that really struck me on this trip is that I have been in denial about my weight for years. I knew I was "chubby" or "fluffy," but I never really saw myself as "fat." I would always think, "Well, there are lots of women much bigger than me." Or, "I'm not that fat!" when I'd see a heavy woman. When in reality I have been morbidly obese for years. My aunt showed me her photo albums while I was here last week, and I was amazed at how big I was in all of the pictures over the years.
Things that make you go hmmm.
My aunt asked me if I was happy I got my DS (she was very against my getting it), and I told her that I was SO happy I did this for myself--and that's the God's honest truth. This is truly the best decision I have ever made for myself. I'm proud of myself for putting myself first for a change and taking care of my health.
Felicia
I had my first iron infusion on Thursday! :)
Oct 23, 2009
It took longer than I anticipated, but it was a breeze! I had no problems whatsoever! I'm hopeful that these infusions will help my iron and ferritin increase and that I will start having more energy.
My hematologist didn't want to do the longer infusions like InFed as she feels there are too many negative side effects. Instead she started me on Venofer. I have to have 3 infusions and then get my blood rechecked. She thinks I will need a total of 5 or 6 infusions.
For those of you who are wondering, here is what getting the infusion was like:
I went into a room that had a bunch of comfy recliners in it. Each recliner had their own TV with a set of headphones. They brought me a heated blanket (it was heavenly!) and a pillow. They then hooked me up to an IV. I asked her to use my outer forearm as I do not (actually hate) like IVs in the back of my hand. I barely felt the IV go in AT ALL. Too cool. Then she started a bag of Benadryl. They give you the Benadryl just in case you should have an allergic reaction to the iron. She then gave me one Extra Strength Tylenol. I'm not sure why. Maybe some people experience pain with iron infusions--I didn't have any pain at all. After about 20 or 30 minutes, they started the iron into my IV. It is a dark colored fluid...brownish green looking. It was weird watching it go into my arm. It reminded me of rusty water. I had no pain or itching. I guess some people get flushed from the iron, but I didn't. The iron took about 30 minutes to finish infusing. After that they turned off my IV but had me sit in the recliner for an additional hour to make sure I didn't have any adverse reactions. They did this because it was my first time. Then they unhooked me and let me go--I had to go to work! :) I was a little tired because of the Benadryl, but the worst of that had worn off by that time.
So, if you have to get an iron infusion, it is truly no big deal!
Felicia
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My hematologist didn't want to do the longer infusions like InFed as she feels there are too many negative side effects. Instead she started me on Venofer. I have to have 3 infusions and then get my blood rechecked. She thinks I will need a total of 5 or 6 infusions.
For those of you who are wondering, here is what getting the infusion was like:
I went into a room that had a bunch of comfy recliners in it. Each recliner had their own TV with a set of headphones. They brought me a heated blanket (it was heavenly!) and a pillow. They then hooked me up to an IV. I asked her to use my outer forearm as I do not (actually hate) like IVs in the back of my hand. I barely felt the IV go in AT ALL. Too cool. Then she started a bag of Benadryl. They give you the Benadryl just in case you should have an allergic reaction to the iron. She then gave me one Extra Strength Tylenol. I'm not sure why. Maybe some people experience pain with iron infusions--I didn't have any pain at all. After about 20 or 30 minutes, they started the iron into my IV. It is a dark colored fluid...brownish green looking. It was weird watching it go into my arm. It reminded me of rusty water. I had no pain or itching. I guess some people get flushed from the iron, but I didn't. The iron took about 30 minutes to finish infusing. After that they turned off my IV but had me sit in the recliner for an additional hour to make sure I didn't have any adverse reactions. They did this because it was my first time. Then they unhooked me and let me go--I had to go to work! :) I was a little tired because of the Benadryl, but the worst of that had worn off by that time.
So, if you have to get an iron infusion, it is truly no big deal!
Felicia
Oh boy! Not doing as well as I could be
Oct 23, 2009
I did really well the first couple of days. LOL...sounds like all my diets in the past! Sigh.
Ok, I did get a really AWESOME recipe from my mom (thanks to Paula Deen). It is a chicken casserole. Here is how you make it:
Ingredients:
One bag of boneless chicken breasts
Enough Swiss cheese for 2 pieces of cheese per chicken breast (about half a pound)
One can of cream of chicken soup
About 1/2 cup of chicken broth (either canned or bouillon cube and water)
One box of stuffing mix (I used Stove Top as I noticed their cubes were whole wheat...I figured that would be easier on my tummy. I had some of the stuffing--a very small amount--but mostly chicken and cheese)
1-1/2 sticks of real butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper (I used all purpose seasoning)
Place uncooked chicken in a single layer in a 9 x 13 pan
Place 2 slices of cheese on each piece of chicken
Mix soup and chicken broth and pour over cheese
Open stuffing mix and evenly spread out the dry crumbs over the soup mix
Melt the butter and evenly pour it over the stuffing mix (I added about 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the butter as I thought it might be too dry)
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes (You can take off the aluminum foil the last 10 to 15 minutes to brown it up.
OHMYGOSH! It was so delicious! The chicken was so tender. Umm umm umm!
I don't know how many protein grams there are, but I would imagine there is a good amount as there is chicken and Swiss cheese. All I do know is that it is scrumptious!
Let me know if you try it...I promise you won't be sorry! :)
Luv,
Felicia
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Ok, I did get a really AWESOME recipe from my mom (thanks to Paula Deen). It is a chicken casserole. Here is how you make it:
Ingredients:
One bag of boneless chicken breasts
Enough Swiss cheese for 2 pieces of cheese per chicken breast (about half a pound)
One can of cream of chicken soup
About 1/2 cup of chicken broth (either canned or bouillon cube and water)
One box of stuffing mix (I used Stove Top as I noticed their cubes were whole wheat...I figured that would be easier on my tummy. I had some of the stuffing--a very small amount--but mostly chicken and cheese)
1-1/2 sticks of real butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper (I used all purpose seasoning)
Place uncooked chicken in a single layer in a 9 x 13 pan
Place 2 slices of cheese on each piece of chicken
Mix soup and chicken broth and pour over cheese
Open stuffing mix and evenly spread out the dry crumbs over the soup mix
Melt the butter and evenly pour it over the stuffing mix (I added about 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the butter as I thought it might be too dry)
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes (You can take off the aluminum foil the last 10 to 15 minutes to brown it up.
OHMYGOSH! It was so delicious! The chicken was so tender. Umm umm umm!
I don't know how many protein grams there are, but I would imagine there is a good amount as there is chicken and Swiss cheese. All I do know is that it is scrumptious!
Let me know if you try it...I promise you won't be sorry! :)
Luv,
Felicia
I'm starting new today!
Oct 18, 2009
I have been doing terribly lately. I have been eating anything and everything...and carbs galore! I can't believe I haven't been in digestive misery--I so deserve it. I decided last night that I am going to recommit to this lifestyle change that I chose when I decided to have the duodenal switch.
I am starting a journal. I am keeping track of my water intake (goal is at least 6 glasses per day--I was drinking maybe 3 to 4), vitamins 3 times a day (I was taking them once and sometimes twice a day), using treadmill daily (I only used it 3 times in the last month!), protein drinks twice a day (I only drank one in the last 2 weeks!), and carbs under 50 per day (these have been out of control--maybe 200 per day?!)
I have gained 2.6 pounds in the last month since going hog crazy with carbs. That may not be a huge amount, but I'm going to nip it in the bud right now. I'm only 6-1/2 months' out and should be losing, not gaining.
So far I've had a great day! I have already drank 4 glasses of water, took my morning vitamins, exercised, and drank a protein drink! :) I'm going to go make bacon and eggs now as I'm getting hungry. I can do this!
I'm going to Florida on November 22 and hope to lose the weight I've regained plus 10 pounds by then. Hopefully I'll be able to do this...but if not, I hope I'm at least moving in the right direction!
Have a great Sunday everyone! xoxo
Felicia
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I am starting a journal. I am keeping track of my water intake (goal is at least 6 glasses per day--I was drinking maybe 3 to 4), vitamins 3 times a day (I was taking them once and sometimes twice a day), using treadmill daily (I only used it 3 times in the last month!), protein drinks twice a day (I only drank one in the last 2 weeks!), and carbs under 50 per day (these have been out of control--maybe 200 per day?!)
I have gained 2.6 pounds in the last month since going hog crazy with carbs. That may not be a huge amount, but I'm going to nip it in the bud right now. I'm only 6-1/2 months' out and should be losing, not gaining.
So far I've had a great day! I have already drank 4 glasses of water, took my morning vitamins, exercised, and drank a protein drink! :) I'm going to go make bacon and eggs now as I'm getting hungry. I can do this!
I'm going to Florida on November 22 and hope to lose the weight I've regained plus 10 pounds by then. Hopefully I'll be able to do this...but if not, I hope I'm at least moving in the right direction!
Have a great Sunday everyone! xoxo
Felicia
Happy 6-month Surgiversary to Me! :)
Sep 30, 2009
Well, it's hard to believe...but today is my 6-month anniversary from surgery 
. Six months ago today I was recovering from my duodenal switch. In some ways it seems like it was eons ago...but in other ways it seems like it was just yesterday.
I had so many regrets at the beginning of this weight loss journey. I was wishing I hadn't done it...thinking I would gladly take back all the weight I had lost to have a "normal" life again. I missed food...well, large quantities of food to be exact. I pushed the limits too much and threw up a lot by eating the wrong foods, eating too much, and eating too quickly
.
By 3 months' out, though, I was getting the hang of things and really starting to be pleased with my weight loss and how I looked in smaller clothes. From that point on I very rarely ever threw up again. I was quickly falling in like with my DS
.
Well, as of today I am 6 months' out. I have gone from a high of 264 pounds and today weigh 164 pounds! Wow--100 pounds gone! On the day of surgery I was 248 pounds...so not quite 100 pounds from that date...but I'm claiming the 100 pounds as that was what I weighed at my first visit to my PCP for my 6-month supervised diet before my surgery. According to the EWL formula, I am nearly at 81% EWL. I'm considered a WLS success
. Although my personal goal is to make it to 140 pounds, I would be thrilled if I stayed at the weight I am. I have gone from a size 22/24 pants to a size 12/14 pants. My blouse size was a 2X/3X, and now my blouses are size 8/10! (I'm a little lopsided...bigger on bottom than I am on top.) My love for the DS has grown slowly...but I can honestly say I love it now 
.
I had my labs drawn a week ago. My iron is on the low side of normal, ferritin is low, calcium/PTH are good, B12 is low end of normal, vitamin A is low, vitamin E is low, vitamin D has rebounded to 79, protein and albumin are good, and vitamin K is on the low end of normal. I placed an order with Michelle (Vitalady) to supplement those problem areas and am going to get them rechecked in 6 weeks. A malabsorptive surgery can be dangerous if you are not willing to do what you need to do to take care of yourself
. As long as you do your part (take your vitamins faithfully and do all your schedule labs) you should be okay. It is a lifelong commitment though. If you are considering a DS (or even a RNY), you need to be completely certain that you will be willing to do your part to take care of your health.
My surgeon's PA was concerned about my rate of weight loss. She doesn't want me to lose any more weight. I really don't think that's realistic as I am only 6 months out...I can't really stop it yet
. Also, I respectully disagree with her. I think my goal of 140 pounds is a realistic/healthy/achievable goal. It will put me in the middle of a normal BMI. Heck--I'd even be thrilled at 150--and that would put me at the higher end of a normal BMI. She wants me to go back in for a weight check in 6 weeks. She said if I continue to lose they may need to consider a revision surgery 
. Hmmm....I really would not be willing to do that unless I were underweight (like 115 and below). I do NOT want to gain back my weight. I would be open to discussing options with them, but I truly do not believe I would consent to having a revision surgery. I don't even want to think about having another surgery right now.
Speaking of surgery, she mentioned (and Dr. Anthone verified) that I have a small umbilical hernia. They said it is nothing to worry about right now but that some day it would need to be addressed. She also gave me a list of plastic surgeons in the area and suggests I call them to set up a free consult to discuss getting my loose skin removed. As much as I would love PS...unless insurance pays for it or I win the lottery, I don't see it happening anytime in the near future. Plus, I don't even want to consider it until I've lost all my excess weight and have stabilized for awhile
.
Dr. Anthone came in at the last minute. He didn't feel as though I were too thin. He said he can usually tell by looking at his patients' faces to know whether or not they are wasting away or too gaunt...but that I was not. He even said, "So, we'll see you back in 6 months?" I told him Cindy wants to see me in 6 weeks to get a weight check. He nodded and agreed. But 6 months? I thought I was supposed to go in for a 9-month appointment? Oh well, maybe he's confused...or maybe I am and I just do blood work at 9 months
. I'll ask when I see them in 6 weeks.
Well, this was a pretty long update, huh? :) Thanks for reading it! I am so glad I found OH and most especially the DS board. I am deeply grateful to you all
.
Love and hugs,
Felicia
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. Six months ago today I was recovering from my duodenal switch. In some ways it seems like it was eons ago...but in other ways it seems like it was just yesterday.I had so many regrets at the beginning of this weight loss journey. I was wishing I hadn't done it...thinking I would gladly take back all the weight I had lost to have a "normal" life again. I missed food...well, large quantities of food to be exact. I pushed the limits too much and threw up a lot by eating the wrong foods, eating too much, and eating too quickly
.By 3 months' out, though, I was getting the hang of things and really starting to be pleased with my weight loss and how I looked in smaller clothes. From that point on I very rarely ever threw up again. I was quickly falling in like with my DS
.Well, as of today I am 6 months' out. I have gone from a high of 264 pounds and today weigh 164 pounds! Wow--100 pounds gone! On the day of surgery I was 248 pounds...so not quite 100 pounds from that date...but I'm claiming the 100 pounds as that was what I weighed at my first visit to my PCP for my 6-month supervised diet before my surgery. According to the EWL formula, I am nearly at 81% EWL. I'm considered a WLS success
. Although my personal goal is to make it to 140 pounds, I would be thrilled if I stayed at the weight I am. I have gone from a size 22/24 pants to a size 12/14 pants. My blouse size was a 2X/3X, and now my blouses are size 8/10! (I'm a little lopsided...bigger on bottom than I am on top.) My love for the DS has grown slowly...but I can honestly say I love it now .I had my labs drawn a week ago. My iron is on the low side of normal, ferritin is low, calcium/PTH are good, B12 is low end of normal, vitamin A is low, vitamin E is low, vitamin D has rebounded to 79, protein and albumin are good, and vitamin K is on the low end of normal. I placed an order with Michelle (Vitalady) to supplement those problem areas and am going to get them rechecked in 6 weeks. A malabsorptive surgery can be dangerous if you are not willing to do what you need to do to take care of yourself
. As long as you do your part (take your vitamins faithfully and do all your schedule labs) you should be okay. It is a lifelong commitment though. If you are considering a DS (or even a RNY), you need to be completely certain that you will be willing to do your part to take care of your health.My surgeon's PA was concerned about my rate of weight loss. She doesn't want me to lose any more weight. I really don't think that's realistic as I am only 6 months out...I can't really stop it yet
. Also, I respectully disagree with her. I think my goal of 140 pounds is a realistic/healthy/achievable goal. It will put me in the middle of a normal BMI. Heck--I'd even be thrilled at 150--and that would put me at the higher end of a normal BMI. She wants me to go back in for a weight check in 6 weeks. She said if I continue to lose they may need to consider a revision surgery . Hmmm....I really would not be willing to do that unless I were underweight (like 115 and below). I do NOT want to gain back my weight. I would be open to discussing options with them, but I truly do not believe I would consent to having a revision surgery. I don't even want to think about having another surgery right now.Speaking of surgery, she mentioned (and Dr. Anthone verified) that I have a small umbilical hernia. They said it is nothing to worry about right now but that some day it would need to be addressed. She also gave me a list of plastic surgeons in the area and suggests I call them to set up a free consult to discuss getting my loose skin removed. As much as I would love PS...unless insurance pays for it or I win the lottery, I don't see it happening anytime in the near future. Plus, I don't even want to consider it until I've lost all my excess weight and have stabilized for awhile
.Dr. Anthone came in at the last minute. He didn't feel as though I were too thin. He said he can usually tell by looking at his patients' faces to know whether or not they are wasting away or too gaunt...but that I was not. He even said, "So, we'll see you back in 6 months?" I told him Cindy wants to see me in 6 weeks to get a weight check. He nodded and agreed. But 6 months? I thought I was supposed to go in for a 9-month appointment? Oh well, maybe he's confused...or maybe I am and I just do blood work at 9 months
. I'll ask when I see them in 6 weeks.Well, this was a pretty long update, huh? :) Thanks for reading it! I am so glad I found OH and most especially the DS board. I am deeply grateful to you all
.Love and hugs,
Felicia
I'm still alive!
Aug 19, 2009
I'm about 10 days' shy of my 5 month surgiversary! I'm doing so well. I almost never ever feel sick anymore. I felt a little bloated and icky today for about an hour, but that was because I had some Mexican food and it was too filling--yummy though!
In July we had our first MW PIFS group meeting (midwest pay it forward support group). We went to dinner at the Twisted Fork and then all visited Marci in the hospital. She was sedated, so we only stayed a minute. I'm looking forward to our next meeting in September.
I'm now down to 175.8 pounds for a total of 72.2 pounds lost since surgery. I get compliments all the time. It's sort of embarrassing, but it makes me feel good at the same time.
I bought my ticket to go visit my mom at Thanksgiving! I can't wait to see her--she's my best friend! xo I'm bringing my youngest son...he doesn't know yet. I'm going to surprise him on his birthday 2 weeks before the trip. He is going to be so happy. I bought a bathing suit for the trip. I haven't bought a swimsuit in....well, 10 years? A long time anyway. I bought a smaller size than I currently wear, so I hope it'll fit by November.
I'm buying my friends treadmill this weekend! I'm really excited about it as I need to start exercising...now, let's just hope I use it for more than a clothes rack!
I'll try to start updating more frequently!
Smooches
,
Felicia
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In July we had our first MW PIFS group meeting (midwest pay it forward support group). We went to dinner at the Twisted Fork and then all visited Marci in the hospital. She was sedated, so we only stayed a minute. I'm looking forward to our next meeting in September.
I'm now down to 175.8 pounds for a total of 72.2 pounds lost since surgery. I get compliments all the time. It's sort of embarrassing, but it makes me feel good at the same time.
I bought my ticket to go visit my mom at Thanksgiving! I can't wait to see her--she's my best friend! xo I'm bringing my youngest son...he doesn't know yet. I'm going to surprise him on his birthday 2 weeks before the trip. He is going to be so happy. I bought a bathing suit for the trip. I haven't bought a swimsuit in....well, 10 years? A long time anyway. I bought a smaller size than I currently wear, so I hope it'll fit by November.
I'm buying my friends treadmill this weekend! I'm really excited about it as I need to start exercising...now, let's just hope I use it for more than a clothes rack!
I'll try to start updating more frequently!
Smooches
,Felicia
I had my 3-month visit a few days ago
Jun 20, 2009
I'm not quite 3 months' out, but Dr. A was going to be out of the office at a convention during my actual 3-month surgiversary.
They asked if I could come in early (at 3:30) and then once I got there they weren't able to see me until 5 (they got super busy). Normally that would irritate me...but not this time AT ALL. You know why? My friend/angel, Deborah, was there the whole time with me and we had a nice chat with the other ladies in the waiting room (we all had to wait). It was like a DS support group meeting. We all shared about our WLS journeys, and it was so cool. There was one lady who was so sad and miserable...she was about 4 weeks' out. Deborah gave her information about OH, so I hope she'll come here for support. We said what we could to cheer her up. Hopefully things will get better for her each day. I know from experience how rough those first 2 months can be.
I saw Cindy (Dr. A's PA). She said I'm losing a little fast, but she's not too worried. She thought my labs looked great. Vitalady thought they were a little on the low side on a few of the numbers, so I am tweaking my vitamins a little to try to improve those areas. I'm not doing the whole Vitalady regimen, but will be increasing my multivitamin to twice a day, increasing my calcium to 3 times a day, starting dry vitamin D, and starting iron with vitamin C and copper once a day. Oh! I also got some magnesium to help avoid constipation as I've been on the constipated side since surgery...not terribly so, but I'd like to avoid it if I can while adding in more vitamins. Hopefully we'll see an improvement in my 6-month labs.
Cindy did strongly admonish me to start exercising. I know she is right. I have to do it. I WILL start doing it...tomorrow. LOL What is wrong with me???
The best part of the day was going out to dinner with Deborah. We went to Texas Roadhouse. Can you say "foodgasm?" LOL OH MY GOSH! It was absolutely delicious. We shared a baby blooming onion and had their amazing rolls with cinnamon butter. I ordered prime rib, baked potato with all the fixings, and green beans. I could only eat a few bites of everything, but I was in Heaven! yum, yum, yum. Deborah and I both took huge doggy bags of food home with us. I was hoping to munch on it all the next day, but my hubby ended up eating it.
Speaking of my hubby. He started a low carb diet last week and has lost 11.7 pounds!! Holy cow! That's a lot the first week. I'm very proud of him and hope he'll keep it up. He is about 80 to 90 pounds overweight and has a lot of medical issues.
I go back to see them again in September. It'll be interesting to see how much Deborah and I lose by then! (By the way--she looked absolutely fantastic!!)
I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you at the pot luck in August.
xo,
Felicia
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They asked if I could come in early (at 3:30) and then once I got there they weren't able to see me until 5 (they got super busy). Normally that would irritate me...but not this time AT ALL. You know why? My friend/angel, Deborah, was there the whole time with me and we had a nice chat with the other ladies in the waiting room (we all had to wait). It was like a DS support group meeting. We all shared about our WLS journeys, and it was so cool. There was one lady who was so sad and miserable...she was about 4 weeks' out. Deborah gave her information about OH, so I hope she'll come here for support. We said what we could to cheer her up. Hopefully things will get better for her each day. I know from experience how rough those first 2 months can be.
I saw Cindy (Dr. A's PA). She said I'm losing a little fast, but she's not too worried. She thought my labs looked great. Vitalady thought they were a little on the low side on a few of the numbers, so I am tweaking my vitamins a little to try to improve those areas. I'm not doing the whole Vitalady regimen, but will be increasing my multivitamin to twice a day, increasing my calcium to 3 times a day, starting dry vitamin D, and starting iron with vitamin C and copper once a day. Oh! I also got some magnesium to help avoid constipation as I've been on the constipated side since surgery...not terribly so, but I'd like to avoid it if I can while adding in more vitamins. Hopefully we'll see an improvement in my 6-month labs.
Cindy did strongly admonish me to start exercising. I know she is right. I have to do it. I WILL start doing it...tomorrow. LOL What is wrong with me???
The best part of the day was going out to dinner with Deborah. We went to Texas Roadhouse. Can you say "foodgasm?" LOL OH MY GOSH! It was absolutely delicious. We shared a baby blooming onion and had their amazing rolls with cinnamon butter. I ordered prime rib, baked potato with all the fixings, and green beans. I could only eat a few bites of everything, but I was in Heaven! yum, yum, yum. Deborah and I both took huge doggy bags of food home with us. I was hoping to munch on it all the next day, but my hubby ended up eating it.
Speaking of my hubby. He started a low carb diet last week and has lost 11.7 pounds!! Holy cow! That's a lot the first week. I'm very proud of him and hope he'll keep it up. He is about 80 to 90 pounds overweight and has a lot of medical issues.
I go back to see them again in September. It'll be interesting to see how much Deborah and I lose by then! (By the way--she looked absolutely fantastic!!)
I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you at the pot luck in August.
xo,
Felicia
I reached Onederland today
Jun 13, 2009
I was so glad when I stepped on the scale and saw 199.6. This has been one of my goals for years! I'm not going to weigh tomorrow just in case it's a fluke...lol. I'm on my way! I started this journey in a size 22 and now am wearing a size 16 and some 14s. I always said my goal size is 10...I dream of being that size again. But who knows? Maybe I'll even get down to a size 8 when all is said and done! Wow!
xoxo,
Felicia
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xoxo,
Felicia
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Lincoln, NE
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23.2
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Surgery
03/30/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 09, 2008
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