Danielle Garcia
8/25/07
Hi Everyone! Well--I am still putting along! I am down to 170 lbs and am happy. I am happy. That is weird to say. I still need to start exercising especially because i want to lose at least 10 lbs before Laura's wedding in November. I am really going to try--I want to look fab in my brides maid dress. Nothing too exciting going on in my life. Home is great--love my hubby and baby girl. She is so excited to start 4th grade. Work is great--love my job. Nothing too new to report on.
Talk to ya soon!
2/10/07
OMG it is 2007--It has been quite some time since I've posted. I have to say I feel that I could not read anymore posts or hear anyone elses issues. It was making me feel like since i have had this surgery, I am no longer normal and that there would be so many problems. But that is not the case. I feel completely normal and great! I am down to 184lbs--who'd a thought i could be at this weight ever again. I am less than when I was after I had my daughter in 1998. Super weird feeling. I admit I am losing slow--all my fault. I need to get into working out --I have every excuse in the world as to why I can't--right now it is because I am just too tire. I am not sure if it is bc I am stressed or just sick. I have been to my dr and all my labs are good--so I don't know. But I am glad to be back--I must say. The site looks great--the changes are fab. I have posted some new pics. I'll update soon!
9/16/06
Well its been a month since i last posted. I am doing well. I am a slow loser--all my own fault, i know. I just have not been making time for myself to exercise. I have been going through a lot, i must say, in my defense. I got a promotion at work--where i am down quite a few people--and i am trying to train 5 people at the same time! its a bit stressful. Also, i am getting ready to move--lots of packing and crapt to deal with. However I did weigh myself this morning and i have officially went from 257 (my absolute highest right before surgery) to 213--which is a loss of 44 lbs! It is so exciting. My scale has not been moving --its really weird how it works because last time it did this i was stuck at 225 and it stayed there for almost 2 weeks--then all of a sudden it dropped. I have been doing that same thing for 2 weeks again--at 216 and finally it seems to have moved. As long as it moves, i am happy!
8/6/06
Ok, i know, i need to update more often--i will try--lol. Anyway, I am almost 1 month post op and feeling so much better. Those first 2 weeks really sucked. The liquid diet was the worst! I am so happy to be on mushies--never thought that would come out of my mouth. My issue is just getting my water and my protein in. I am not doing the protein shakes each day--i just can't find one i like--they are all too chalky. I have tried quite a few. I bought the vanilla whey that i can add into my carnation instant breakfast so i will try that today. my water is another story. I have not been able to get in even one bottle a day since my surgery. it is too hard. i try to sip sip sip all day. but i was never used to drinking anything at all during the day. i only drank with my dinner--and downed like 3 bottles, so i am trying to get used to it. yesterday i was very proud because i did get down an entire bottle. i will try for more than that today. I have my appt with Dr Ahmad on Tuesday the 8th will update my weight. My highest was 257 on his scale and when i weigh myself at home i am 225 today. But i will get the official amount on the 8th and will update!
7/13/06
Well, I am back. Surgery went well. As far as after--that is another story--I was so sick and nausous--it sucked big time! But only for the first 2 days. Now i am home--eatin my broth--don't be jealous--i keep telling my hubby! He has been wonderful and so has my sister in law --she has been a big help with my daughter as well.
It is very surreal to me that it is all done. I am still soar and gas bubbles are not so pleasant. But i am glad i am on my way to feeling better. I am on my pain meds so i will update again!
7/10/06
Well its here. today is the day. i have to be at Mather hospital to see Dr Sameen for the pulm clearance at 8:45a and then i go into surgery. Surprisingly enough, i slept ok last night. Must be because right before that i was on oh and was really getting inspired and encouraged. Also, i hung out with my daughter--painted her nails and gave her braids--she loves that.
Right now i am a little nervous--i have about an hour before i need to leave. i packed my stuff last night--rememeberd my chap stick! But i guess if i forgot anything, my hubby can bring it.
I just can't wait for these next couple of days to be over and done. i want to get past the whole pain thing of it, and get to the journey.
Well, i will update when i come home!
7/8/06
Well, I was getting ready for for my last day of work for 2 weeks and decided to just jot a few things down. #1 I am still freakin out--Don't get me wrong--I have wanted this and know that this is going to be such a great thing for me. I can't wait to be able to enjoy my life without all the aches and pains (physically and mentally) #2 I think i have insomnia for the last few days--nerves or something--but it sucks. #3 Dr Ahmad is great--he really made me feel so much better. Surgery scares me--i guess it does everyone but i was really having 2nd thoughts .
Well, I am going to finish getting ready now--I will update again!
7/6/06
Ok, so my surgery date has been moved up! 7/10/06 thats this MONDAY! I am freakin out! Dr Ahmad only does one bypass a day and since Laura will be on 7/12/06 and he has a band and he has a hernia operation that day--he said that he would do me on the 10th! Seema did try to fight for me, stating that i wanted to go in with Laura but he asked her if i would rather be with a friend or have him at his best......Uh yes please....at your best! LOL. So I am going to my pre op and last appt with him today. Bam Bam (my hubby) will be coming with me to meet him --since Dr Ahmad requires meeting a family member before surgery. If I can, i will post again before the big day. For now, i have so much to do---
Laundry, groceries, stocking up on stuff i will need--you know, that kind of stuff.
6/27/06
OMG--It has been a long time since i updated--i was actually almost giving up bc i was having trouble with the insurance company approving me! But i just found out today that the wait is over! I have been approved! I also have a date--7/12/06--the same day as my bff! I also have notice all the support i recieved--even though i did not have my surgery when i was supposed to, i truly appreciate all your kind words!
I have to get my but rolling on the low carb thing asap!
4/9/2006
Well, I have already seen Dr Ahmad for my first consult, already seen the nutritionist and have my psych eval this Tuesday. I will also be going to the support meeting that night. Then I beleive Dr Ahmad will be submitting the paperwork to my insurance company. I am super excited to be going through this. I am looking forward to playing with my daughter and not getting winded
Other things i am looking forward to:
1. Not being tired
2. Being able to walk around without wanting to stop every 5 min
3. Shopping on the "other side" of the store
I also just found out that my best friend is considering having the surgery and will be attending Dr Ahmad's new patient seminar and support meeting this Tuesday. I hope that she decides to do this as well and we can go through this together.
Photos
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Me and my baby girl! 7/2005
