Christina238
I am 22, and scheduled for September 2006 for RNY surgery. I am currently 230 lbs, but my heaviest was actually 265 when I was 16 years old. Thanks to Hydroxycut with Ephedra I was able to drop to 155lbs. I was strung out and mean, and lucky that the Ephedra did no permanent damage. When the Ephedra based product was taken off the shelf, I quickly blew up to 230 in the length of a year. Thanks to an obsession with the gym, I was able to maintain at 230. Unfortunately I have horrible genetics when it comes to Morbid Obesiety. Gastric Bypass was actually recomended by my surgeon, because of my family history. I was dead set on the Vertical Sleeve, but I continued to do my homework on all of my options. I was told that I would be completely successful with the band and/or Sleeve, but in 5 to 10 years my genes would take over, and i would have to invest in surgery again. I get the "You're having surgery?".. looks...and the "You don't need it"..But the fact of the matter is, that I hide my discomfort very well. I have been 70-80 pounds over-weight since I was 7 years old. Through elementary and middle school, I knew NO other clothing store than Lane Bryant. I have lost my youth to torment and ridecule, and I am ready to begin my life today. And I am 100% sure about the decision I am making. 
218 lbs today...I find that with this diet and the 6 set meals a day, that I have been less and less hungary. I guess my body is getting used to the smaller portions. The pain in the butt now is...I am cooking dinner every night! What?!..lol...The poor chinese food man is going to have to go bankrupt. I get so excited/nervous when I read these posts. I just want the day to be here so they can knock me out, and it's all over when I wake up. I am soo anxious anxious anxious to begin my new and improved life.
Future Goals:
*Jog 2 miles without stopping
*Wear a bathing suit without the wrap-a-round
*Wear tank tops comfortably
*Wear shorts (I haven't worn a pair of shorts since I was 8)
*Be able to wear skirts without getting a rash from my legs rubbing
*Fit comfortably into the movie theatre seats
*Run a Marathon
I am the kind of person that is "in touch" with alot of my friends, but I don't see them every week. So I am only telling a couple of close friends about my surgery. I figured no one would notice me missing for 2 weeks, as long as i keep up the phone calls. Then it'll be back to normal, and I can just tell them I am on this new diet kick..lol...(They've heard that before....so that'll be believeable)...When we go out to dinner and what not...I CAN'T WAIT!!!
September 8, 2006
14 days until my surgery!! Time sure flies ....Everything is taken care of, doc apts, tests, paper work...Now it's a matter of waiting.
September 18,2006
215 lbs..3 days until my surgery!! You want to hear something people...10 days before my surgery date, i received a phone call from my surgeons office. I tested POSITIVE for H-Pylori !!! OMG!! Ok...So I asked if I would have to reschedule my surgery date, b/c you have to take a long regime of antibiotics..He said NO, we just made it in time. It is a 10 day program, and as long as i pick up the prescriptions that day I would make it..Well my happy a$$ ran to the drug store, and all is well.. So this is just to teach everyone, get your testing done AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..I know the last thing anyone wants to hear is that the surgery date that you have been revolving around has to be moved back. That would be a nightmare..
September 19,2006
My surgery is in 2 days!! It seems like this day couldn't come fast enough, and then I think "surgery in 2 days" Oh My! Anyways..Some good news for me...I am currently working for a bank as a supervisor. Well, I have recently put my resume out to see what possibilities there might be out there for me. I want to get into the operational side of banking, b/c I am sick of pretending to be nice to rich pompous old people that think they are better than God. Well I did get a bite from my resume about 2 weeks ago, but I didn't call the recruiter back. I can't go on an interview and say "Well um I am having major abdominal surgery in 2 weeks, and then I have to give my current employer 2 weeks notice...So um I can't start for a month"..Yea right! So I decided that I would call and inquire about openings during my 2 weeks on recovery. I figure that I'll be in good enough shape to go on a few interviews at the end of my second week off.
Well the same recruiter called me yesterday evening, and apologized for calling me again. ( I was jumping for joy..My mom thought I was crazy .) So I continued to listen as I did my happy dance..She told me that her supervisor insisted that she call em again, and do whatever possible to get me in there for an interview. I told her that I am taking a 2 week vacation on Friday, and I'll be out of town for the first week..But the second week I can make it for an interview if it isn't an inconvenience. She said NO, name a time..any time....and we'll accomodate you!! So I have an interview set for a wonderful job that would help my career completely..All of this right after my surgery, that will change my life completely..This is turning out to be the amazing year for me. A year that began the rest of my life. Life is very sweet right now. And it's only gonna get sweeter in the days to come.
September 20,2006
Alright guys..I just forgot the Biggest part of why I am having this surgery..My Mother!!! I am actually having surgery on the exact same day as my mom, and the hospital has arranged for us to be in the same recovery room. I wasn't even considering this procedure as an option , until I went to an information meeting with my mom for support. As we were sitting home discussing everything, my mom said "Wouldn't it be awesome if we could get this done at the same time? To support eachother." I thought "Yeah right let me just whip out my checkbook baby! Oh wait! There's only $500 in my account." So I gave up all hope. I went to my mothers next meeting, and they went over "Care Credit" a financing company..I filled out an application just for giggles, and I WAS APPROVED!! Smart choices early on have given me really good credit. So here I am, I have surgery in 1 day w/ my mom.
She is now a little bit sorry that we scheduled ours for the same day, b/c now she is so scared for me that she can't focus on herself. All I keep telling her is " As soon as you wake up I will be in the bed right next to you." As soon as they knock her out, it'll be all over..and I am scheduled right after her....For some reason, I am not really nervous..Maybe it'll hit me when I am at the hospital..Wish me luck..My next post I will be on the Losers Bench.
About Me
Orlando, FL
Location
21.6
BMI
Surgery
09/22/2006
Surgery Date
Aug 21, 2006
Member Since
Before & After
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1 Week Pre-Op
214lbs
Me and My Best Friend Mike..( Me @ one of My Higher Weights )
235lbs
