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I called yesterday to find out the test results of my endoscopy. Good news is there's no infection. Bad news is these ulcers are making me miserable. My stomach just plain hurts. I don't have any sharp pain it just plain hurts ! I started back on Nexium a week ago and the Dr. called me in a prescription for Carafate to help and I have a follow up appt with the surgeon in 2 weeks. I have so many questions. If I have quite a few penny sized ulcers are they going to heal ? How long does it take ? Will they be doing another endoscopy to check them after a few weeks ? When is the point where they would consider surgery ? I just want them out ! There are so many more questions I have but can't think of them right now. I'll have to start writing them all down before my next appt. I feel like I'm failing the program here. I'm sticking to more "slider foods" because protein is too hard for me to get down right now. I'm not getting in my water because it hurts even after a few sips. Surprisingly only Diet Sprite feels good going down but I know I'm not supposed to drink soda . I'm not even getting in my protein. I used to drink 2 protein shakes a day and now just the thought of them make me want to gag. Trying to take my vitamins and meds make me want to gag. I have never had a problem with this. When will it end ? I did quit smoking so that's a plus. I'm going to take the  meds and hopefully I will feel some relief in the next 2 weeks before I see my Dr. What if there is no change ? What then.............

So I had my endoscopy and colonoscopy the other day . I've been having some abdominal pain and blood in my stool. As far as my lower the Dr. told me I have diverticulitus which is causing some kinking of the bowel. He wants me to make sure I get more water and fiber in my diet . Now for my upper. I have quite a few penny sized ulcers in my pouch and small intestines. He took some biopsys and I will get the results back next week. I'm mad at myself because most probably they were caused by my smoking. I quit smoking for good the minute I walked out of the hospital. How could I be so STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully it's not too late. For those who still smoke you really need to quit because it's not worth it. Too bad it took me this to realize it.. Anyone know more or have experienced diverticulitis ? I'm going to try and find more information on this. Well I'll check in next week with my results and hopefully they will be good.

I have worked so hard for where I'm at . In the past I've been very proud of myself and optimistic. Today I'm having a "hate myself" day. It started out with weighing myself .....so I gained 2lbs but I know exactly why. Lately I've been having this "no care" attitude about everything. I don't want to watch what I eat......take my vitamins.....get in my water and I've been drinking with my meals. Everything is such  a chore ! I'm so tired of making sure I do everything I'm supposed to. Yesterday I ate so much junk food and what scares me is I didn't even get sick and most of what I ate was sugar. Now I'm wondering if my pouch even works anymore. Next I took a shower and my hair is still falling out. My hair used to be my pride and joy and I don't even have that anymore. Oh and my body.....makes me sick . I have all this hanging skin hanging over my little legs. I am small boned and all my weight is in my stomach. I was looking forward to summer and wearing all these cute tops and shorts. That's not happening. I have all this sagging skin on my inner thighs and huge varicose veins on the back of my calves. I swear my legs looked nicer when I was heavier. Now that I've gotten all that off my chest I feel a little better...not much. I know that I'm feeling sorry for myself . I feel I have traded past problems for new ones. I need to get back on track and finish the first part of this journey. The next part is plastics but even though I'm scared I am also looking forward to it. So for now I need to stay postive and take it one day at a time. I can do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting so excited ! I have only 16 more pounds until I reach goal . I'm just a little over 6 mos. I hope to be at goal the next time I see Dr. Kane on June 30th. I was just there on April 7th and he greeted me with " Hi skinny ". That made me feel so good. On the other hand I'm scheduled for a colonscopy on May 10th because there's been blood in my stool. I'm a little worried because I've been having some stomach pain also. Chances are there's nothing to worrry about but there's always that doubt in the back of my head. Lately I've been having  a hard time getting all my water in and I started drinking an occasional Diet Pepsi. I know that's a no no ! I also have to quit smoking and start exercising since the weather is getting nicer. I have a hard time doing it on my own .....I need a buddy. Now about the smoking. I really do want to quit but I'm so afraid I'm going to gain wait. I know that's stupid because the pros outweigh the cons. I decided I'm quitting tomorrow so we'll see what happens. Besides I promised Dr. Kane that I would quit before I see him again. Well  I'll let you know what happens with my colonoscopy and how I'm doing without smoking.

As of April 19th I am officially 6 months out. I had my follow up with the Surgeon back on April 7th. I have lost 64 lbs since the day of surgery and my BMI is now 27.8.....Go me !!!!!!!! My bloodwork was great ! As far as my vitamin levels  go he said to keep doing what I'm doing......all levels are good. He does want me to start taking Omega 3 because my good cholesterol is a little low, Now for the diabetes.....My A1C is now 7 but he would like to see it at 5.8 or lower so I'm going to see my PCP tomorrow and see what she wants to do . After surgery I was taken off most of my meds and insulin. I only had to take 1 metformin after dinner . So a couple of days ago I got a nasty rash under my hanging belly skin and in my belly button.  My Daughter and I were watching the Blackhawks game the other night and I kept getting a whif of stinky feet so I'm blaming it on my Daughter because she does have stinky feet. Well come to find out later that night it was my belly button that was stinking ....ewwww! I did call my Dr. the next day and I have an appt for tomorrow but the nurse told me what to do. Today it is much better but I'm still seeing the Dr. because I want it documented for the insurance company when I have my tummy tuck. About that.....I have 17 more lbs until I get to goal and I see the Surgeon on June 30. I want to be at goal by then because I want to get my tummy tuck in before the end of Oct. because I'm on COBRA and my benefits run out on Oct. 31st. Yea I lost my job of 28 yrs last April and I needed 30 yrs to get my benefits. I can thank good ole AT&T for that one. So we have a situation here....my surgeon and I need to talk about this. I just hope I can get it done and it's not too soon. The hanging skin on my lower belly is making me miserable. I'm not able to wear normal pants because of it. I'm still wearing my elastic waist jeans and leggings which look horrible on me now because they're so loose in my legs and but. The size I should be wearing I can't get up over that chunk of flab. It's a bit discouraging but I keep telling myself all in all I'm healthy now and look alot better than I used to. This is a minor setback and my Dr keeps telling me " we can take care of this".  I love him ! He has given me the greatest gift of all and I can never thank him enough. Too bad he's not single.lol. Well this is my first 6 months out and I can't wait to see what the next 6 monts bring. I'm so happy I decided to have WLS !

Yep that's  what I am right now...high on life ! I'm finally down to 159 after being in the 160's for the past month and a half. It's about time ! I just want to say Thank You for all the positive support I've been getting. It makes a world of difference to have the support out there from people who are going through the same ups and downs as  you are. Who knew that a pound  lost could make you so happy ? I love it !

So I decided to check what my BMI is today after almost 5 months out. I went from 39.5 to 29.2 which is moderately overweight.  I feel so much better about the progress I'm making .....GO ME !!!!!!!

So I've been thinking of taking the 5 day pouch test......Does it work ?  I know I've been eating more carbs than I should be which I believe is the reason behind my long stall. I've been at the same weight for over a month now. I'm getting pretty discouraged at this point. When I saw my Dr at  my 3 month checkup I had lost 40 lbs since surgery. In the last 2 months I've only lost 10 lbs. I see him in another month at my 6 month checkup and I feel he is going to be disappointed with me. At the last checkup he told me I was doing good and he wanted to see another 40 lbs. I don't know if he was joking or not . If I were to lose another 10 lbs by then I would happy and not so afraid to see him. I also smoke and want to quit badly but now am afraid I will gain weight back like I've done in the past when I've quit. That was always the reason why I started again. Don't get me wrong I know quitting will be so much healthier for me . I plan on tackeling that as soon as I get this weight thing under control. On another note.....I make my protein shakes with milk and wanted to know is it bad ? I have 2 a day to get in my protein and wondered if it was too many carbs and sugar. I can't stand mixing them with water ugh . I think I've thrown enough questons out there for today. I'm sure there's more to come.

I have been a member for a few months now. I had my surgery back in Oct. I go on here every day to see how everyone is doing....kinda like a silent stalker I guess. I have no friends yet but I plan on changing that . I'm having a problem fitting my picture but will figure it out somehow. I've been quiet and now want to share my stories , successes , fustrations and questions with all of you. More to come.

Tomorrow will be 3 months post op for me. I have lost 40 lbs so far but I feel it should be more. I compare myself to others who have lost alot more than me.  I don't even feel like I've had wls. I can eat everything I want and never once have I dumped . My appetite is back and I'm hungry alot of the time. Is this normal ?