Debbie62
March 7, 2007
Mar 07, 2007
March 7, 2007
Happy One month anniversary to me!!!!!
I had another WOW moment.
This past weekend I was in a wedding. I had purchased the dress several months ago per the brides request, even though it did not fit. We had planned on me having surgery in Jan and was thinking it would fit better by March. Well, since I didn't have my surgery until Feb, I was sweating the dress fitting. 2 weeks after surgery I tried it on, and it lacked 5-6 inches to meeting in the back. Well, 2 days before the wedding I tried on the dress expecting to have to figure out something for a plan B. The dress zipped right up. Whoo hoo, I am liking that loosing feeling.
I have been going through my wardrobe and closet and finding all sorts of clothes that fit again. Some still have tags on them. I have so many nice clothes, it sure will be nice to wear them.
By my scales it looks like I have lost close to 35 pounds. I can hardly believe it is true. In one month, gosh. My boobs seem to be going and so does one of my chins. My back feels a tiny bit better.
I am waiting on it to all stop and for all of the weight to just come back. Thats how it always happens right? Oh this is such a blessing.
Don't get me wrong, it takes getting use to, and the lifestyle is so different. I just crave an ice cold coke. Oh, brown gravey and rice and fried pork chops sounds good too. Thats ok, this smaller body is feeling so much better than that will taste.
Happy One month anniversary to me!!!!!
I had another WOW moment.
This past weekend I was in a wedding. I had purchased the dress several months ago per the brides request, even though it did not fit. We had planned on me having surgery in Jan and was thinking it would fit better by March. Well, since I didn't have my surgery until Feb, I was sweating the dress fitting. 2 weeks after surgery I tried it on, and it lacked 5-6 inches to meeting in the back. Well, 2 days before the wedding I tried on the dress expecting to have to figure out something for a plan B. The dress zipped right up. Whoo hoo, I am liking that loosing feeling.
I have been going through my wardrobe and closet and finding all sorts of clothes that fit again. Some still have tags on them. I have so many nice clothes, it sure will be nice to wear them.
By my scales it looks like I have lost close to 35 pounds. I can hardly believe it is true. In one month, gosh. My boobs seem to be going and so does one of my chins. My back feels a tiny bit better.
I am waiting on it to all stop and for all of the weight to just come back. Thats how it always happens right? Oh this is such a blessing.
Don't get me wrong, it takes getting use to, and the lifestyle is so different. I just crave an ice cold coke. Oh, brown gravey and rice and fried pork chops sounds good too. Thats ok, this smaller body is feeling so much better than that will taste.
Feb 25, 2007
Feb 25, 2007
Feb 25, 2007
I had my first WOW moment yesterday. My Uncle Jim, my dad's brother passed away and the funeral was yesterday. Getting ready to go, I ironed the boys and my clothes. After I had my make-up on and my hair done, I got dressed. I pulled up the black slacks I was wearing and went to zip them and realized they were already zipped. They were falling off of me. If I would have put my hands over my head, they would have hit the ground. I didn't have time to fumble through the closet and find something else to wear, so I had to hold onto them the whole time. They didn't even have belt loops to be able to wear a belt. I know, I have been waiting forever to have the problem of my pants being too big. It felt wonderful.
Now I am praying the bridesmade dress that was bought way too small months ago, is going to fit. The wedding is next weekend. When it was bought it lacked about 5 inches to being able to zip up the back. It was the only one they had and Jackie insisted we get it. Everyone has had faith that it was going to fit. We'll see.
I had my first WOW moment yesterday. My Uncle Jim, my dad's brother passed away and the funeral was yesterday. Getting ready to go, I ironed the boys and my clothes. After I had my make-up on and my hair done, I got dressed. I pulled up the black slacks I was wearing and went to zip them and realized they were already zipped. They were falling off of me. If I would have put my hands over my head, they would have hit the ground. I didn't have time to fumble through the closet and find something else to wear, so I had to hold onto them the whole time. They didn't even have belt loops to be able to wear a belt. I know, I have been waiting forever to have the problem of my pants being too big. It felt wonderful.
Now I am praying the bridesmade dress that was bought way too small months ago, is going to fit. The wedding is next weekend. When it was bought it lacked about 5 inches to being able to zip up the back. It was the only one they had and Jackie insisted we get it. Everyone has had faith that it was going to fit. We'll see.
Feb 21, 2007
Feb 21, 2007
Feb 21, 2007
I feel real good. I have hardly had to take my pain meds, only when I over do it.
Eating is real interesting, you must be creative. Grits seem to be my friend. Most everything else is some kinda soup. Tomato, french onion, chedder broccoli, lima beans cooked down , Wendy's chili, and apple sauce. But it won't last forever.
I haven't weighed myself. I'll weigh when I go back to the doctor, that way I will have something to look forward to and I will be surprised.
Well, just wanted to file a report, that all is good.
I feel real good. I have hardly had to take my pain meds, only when I over do it.
Eating is real interesting, you must be creative. Grits seem to be my friend. Most everything else is some kinda soup. Tomato, french onion, chedder broccoli, lima beans cooked down , Wendy's chili, and apple sauce. But it won't last forever.
I haven't weighed myself. I'll weigh when I go back to the doctor, that way I will have something to look forward to and I will be surprised.
Well, just wanted to file a report, that all is good.
Feb 13, 2007
Feb 13, 2007
1st post since surgery.
Things are going real good.
I got a nice surprise when Dr. Byrne came around. He had taken some pictures in the surgery room from above the surgery table. I am posting them. That was cool. He had them in my chart for me. They said he never did that. I must have been talking smack when they gave me the drugs in my IV.
Wed, the day of surgery, was kinda ruff, but Thursday was good. I got up and walked around the room, walked the halls a few times and sat up in the chair most of the day. Dr. Byrne was happy to see me doing so good. I think I was up a little too much because Friday was a little ruff. Susan stayed at the hospital with me on Wed night and Trent stayed Thurs night. I was so glad to have them there.
I got discharged late and we left to come home. By the time we got the prescriptions filled and got home it was almost 8pm.
I have been up all day everyday and not in hardly any pain at all.
Trent took me back to the hospital on Monday, the 12th to get my drain tube out and get a check up with Dr. Byrne. He was pleased that I was down 6 pounds. He liked my food journal and the spirit I was in. His nurse said I didn't even look like I had surgery. It didn't hurt to get the drain tube out. There was just a little pull and it was over. Yeahhhh, I'm glad it didn't hurt.
I am eating small portions of soup, lima beans, potatoe soup, grits and stuff like that. I have been trying to add protein to what I can. I have been drinking at every moment. Apple juice, orange juicy juice, water, crystal lite.
I tried all day to poop. That was hard. It hurt more than surgery. It was stuck. It took all day to finally happen. I'm gonna drink the heck out of apple juice.
This weekend I am going with my friend Susan to NC on a ski trip. No, I'm not skiing. I am just hanging out. Then in 2 more weeks, my good friend Jackie that lives in Pensacola Florida is getting married. I am in the wedding. I am so happy for her.
Yeah....I'm a loser!!!
Things are going real good.
I got a nice surprise when Dr. Byrne came around. He had taken some pictures in the surgery room from above the surgery table. I am posting them. That was cool. He had them in my chart for me. They said he never did that. I must have been talking smack when they gave me the drugs in my IV.
Wed, the day of surgery, was kinda ruff, but Thursday was good. I got up and walked around the room, walked the halls a few times and sat up in the chair most of the day. Dr. Byrne was happy to see me doing so good. I think I was up a little too much because Friday was a little ruff. Susan stayed at the hospital with me on Wed night and Trent stayed Thurs night. I was so glad to have them there.
I got discharged late and we left to come home. By the time we got the prescriptions filled and got home it was almost 8pm.
I have been up all day everyday and not in hardly any pain at all.
Trent took me back to the hospital on Monday, the 12th to get my drain tube out and get a check up with Dr. Byrne. He was pleased that I was down 6 pounds. He liked my food journal and the spirit I was in. His nurse said I didn't even look like I had surgery. It didn't hurt to get the drain tube out. There was just a little pull and it was over. Yeahhhh, I'm glad it didn't hurt.
I am eating small portions of soup, lima beans, potatoe soup, grits and stuff like that. I have been trying to add protein to what I can. I have been drinking at every moment. Apple juice, orange juicy juice, water, crystal lite.
I tried all day to poop. That was hard. It hurt more than surgery. It was stuck. It took all day to finally happen. I'm gonna drink the heck out of apple juice.
This weekend I am going with my friend Susan to NC on a ski trip. No, I'm not skiing. I am just hanging out. Then in 2 more weeks, my good friend Jackie that lives in Pensacola Florida is getting married. I am in the wedding. I am so happy for her.
Yeah....I'm a loser!!!
Feb 6, 2007
Feb 06, 2007
Well, I have been doing everything I could to get better. I have prayed, taken hot hot showers, layed in the bed, cried, wined and then prayed some more. In some ways I feel better, my throat doesn't hurt anymore, and when I am up and moving around I feel better.
I called today and they want me at the hospital at 10:30 in the morning. I told the lady I had a cold I was getting over from (positive thinking), and I didn't have a fever (today my temp was 99.6), would it still be okay, and she said yes. I know if I am not ALOT better, I will have to reschedule. Dang, Dang, Dang.
Please Lord, If it is your will, heal me tonight.
I called today and they want me at the hospital at 10:30 in the morning. I told the lady I had a cold I was getting over from (positive thinking), and I didn't have a fever (today my temp was 99.6), would it still be okay, and she said yes. I know if I am not ALOT better, I will have to reschedule. Dang, Dang, Dang.
Please Lord, If it is your will, heal me tonight.
Feb 5, 2007
Feb 05, 2007
I can't believe it, here, 2 days before surgery, I am getting a cold. I went to my PCP and got a antibo shot to try and knock this out of me. He gave me some other meds too. He gave me a stirn scolding of how this is elective surgery and if I am still sick or if it is worse, I had to promise him that I would reschedule. Boy, that was a hard promise to make. But, at least I know he was looking out for my best interest. He seems to be excited for me. I am staying positive, just as I have been all along. It will all work out for the best, however God works it, it will be okay.
I tried to prepare some more foods for Trent and the boys. I grilled lots and lots of burgers and made 2 good sized bowls of manwich, then I put some of both in the fridge and some in the freezer, then I made a meat loaf and some sausage with sauerkraut. They have spegetti and chili and some other stuff frozen. Enough food for a good 2 weeks. Then I made chicken and dumplins for dinner and I have chicken marinating to cook for tomorrow. I went to the grocery store and stocked up on "teenage boy stuff" If nothing else, they will be okay and not starve. Ha Ha Ha.
I feel like before I had my children, like I am nesting. I have been cleaning out cabinets, the fridge, in closets, through my paperwork, paying bills, doing laundry. Trent said this is when I need to be resting to knock this cold out, but I just feel like there is so much to do. I hate leaving him with it all. Well, if it doesn't get done tomorrow, it will have to wait for about 2 weeks or so.
Tomorrow I will find out what time to be at the hospital for surgery. It won't hurt my feelings if they don't do it too early. Then again, it might be better to be first before he gets tired. I offered to bring him breakfast. He laughed and said he'll be ready.
Thank you Jesus, thank you Jesus. Please guide Dr. Byrne as this sugery is preformed. Thank you for all of your many blessings.
Feb 4, 2007
Feb 04, 2007
I can't believe my special day is almost here. I follow the upcomming surgery board everyday to see who is next. I just looked and saw my own name on it. How cool is that?
Today was a real nice and relaxed day. I started it off by going to church, and Evan and Susan came with me. I brought Evan home with me and he and the boys played until about 4:30, then we all headed to Susans. She had made the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. All fresh vegs and healthy. So after we ate, it was time for the SuperBowl. We all layed around like fat cats. It was such a relaxing afternoon. We got home about 11:pm and here I am on this computer.
Susan's sister sent me a present from Myrtle Beach. She sent me a cool little on the go bad filled with protein shake mix, a shaker and protein in a bottle, ready to mix. That was so sweet. I am so lucky to have a special friend like Susan and her family.
My brother and his wife were a little shocked to find out to day that I was having surgery. They were very supportive though, and that counts alot.
Susan bought me my last box of Wedding cookies. You know I am already into them. My logic is that they have to be gone in a day or two, so I might as well start now...Ha Ha Ha.
So, two more days and a wake up, and I think I am picking up Seth's cold. My throat is sore and my nose is a little stuffie. That's it, he's grounded...Ha Ha Ha. I pray that the Lord keeps me well.
Good night yall, and thank you for all of your teachings and prayers.
Today was a real nice and relaxed day. I started it off by going to church, and Evan and Susan came with me. I brought Evan home with me and he and the boys played until about 4:30, then we all headed to Susans. She had made the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. All fresh vegs and healthy. So after we ate, it was time for the SuperBowl. We all layed around like fat cats. It was such a relaxing afternoon. We got home about 11:pm and here I am on this computer.
Susan's sister sent me a present from Myrtle Beach. She sent me a cool little on the go bad filled with protein shake mix, a shaker and protein in a bottle, ready to mix. That was so sweet. I am so lucky to have a special friend like Susan and her family.
My brother and his wife were a little shocked to find out to day that I was having surgery. They were very supportive though, and that counts alot.
Susan bought me my last box of Wedding cookies. You know I am already into them. My logic is that they have to be gone in a day or two, so I might as well start now...Ha Ha Ha.
So, two more days and a wake up, and I think I am picking up Seth's cold. My throat is sore and my nose is a little stuffie. That's it, he's grounded...Ha Ha Ha. I pray that the Lord keeps me well.
Good night yall, and thank you for all of your teachings and prayers.
Jan 29, 2007
Jan 29, 2007
Jan 29, 2007
These last few days have been going by so fast. Just a few more days left and my day to become a beautiful butterfly will be here.
I had my pre-op appointment with Dr. Byrne today. It was kinda cool that Susan had an appointment today too, so she was there for part of mine.
At first I went over to the main building of MUSC for an ultrasound of my gallbladder. They looked at that, my right kidney, my liver and pancrus. I told them I had once been told, 5 years ago, that I had gallstones, so they nearly broke my rib looking so hard for them. Obviouslly, I must have passed them or something, they were gone. Good.
Then I had to go all the way over to the Rutledge tower for my check up with the nurse, she said I had lost 5 pounds. (probably from running from one side of the hospital to the other and back...lol) I talked with Dr. Byrnes' for a while. I really like him. Then I talked with Dianne, another nurse. We signed all the papers we needed to, and she went over alot of other stuff. Then they took me to pre-register for surgery down stairs, after that I went and gave a blood sample for test, and had an EKG. After that I talked with the aniestilogist. They said they could see in my eyes that I was ready. I am. I was there until about 12:30pm.
I am wore out. We have been going non stop for several days and I am so ready for a pair of sweats and a T-shirt.
Saturday I went with Susan to Myrtle Beach to meet her mom and family. They were nice. They made me feel right at home. Her sister cooked some lima beans and rice, some beef stew, baby carrots & biscuts. It was soooooo good. Thats my kinda food. She sent us home with left overs. I put some of the juice from the beans in the freezer for my 1 month meals.
Sunday was Susan's birthday. We all went to church with her and then went to California Dreamin. OMG that salad is soooo good. Thats all I could eat for the rest of the day.
Today I couldn't eat until about 2pm. I was ready to start chewing on my own toes. I ate a butterfinger while cooking dinner. I made chili for dinner and also made some to put in the freezer while I am in the hospital. I am going to cook several meals for them to have while I can't cook, and I am going to get things everyone can fix for them selves also. You know, no matter what, mom's job is never done.
Thank you all for everything. But most of all, thank you Jesus.
These last few days have been going by so fast. Just a few more days left and my day to become a beautiful butterfly will be here.
I had my pre-op appointment with Dr. Byrne today. It was kinda cool that Susan had an appointment today too, so she was there for part of mine.
At first I went over to the main building of MUSC for an ultrasound of my gallbladder. They looked at that, my right kidney, my liver and pancrus. I told them I had once been told, 5 years ago, that I had gallstones, so they nearly broke my rib looking so hard for them. Obviouslly, I must have passed them or something, they were gone. Good.
Then I had to go all the way over to the Rutledge tower for my check up with the nurse, she said I had lost 5 pounds. (probably from running from one side of the hospital to the other and back...lol) I talked with Dr. Byrnes' for a while. I really like him. Then I talked with Dianne, another nurse. We signed all the papers we needed to, and she went over alot of other stuff. Then they took me to pre-register for surgery down stairs, after that I went and gave a blood sample for test, and had an EKG. After that I talked with the aniestilogist. They said they could see in my eyes that I was ready. I am. I was there until about 12:30pm.
I am wore out. We have been going non stop for several days and I am so ready for a pair of sweats and a T-shirt.
Saturday I went with Susan to Myrtle Beach to meet her mom and family. They were nice. They made me feel right at home. Her sister cooked some lima beans and rice, some beef stew, baby carrots & biscuts. It was soooooo good. Thats my kinda food. She sent us home with left overs. I put some of the juice from the beans in the freezer for my 1 month meals.
Sunday was Susan's birthday. We all went to church with her and then went to California Dreamin. OMG that salad is soooo good. Thats all I could eat for the rest of the day.
Today I couldn't eat until about 2pm. I was ready to start chewing on my own toes. I ate a butterfinger while cooking dinner. I made chili for dinner and also made some to put in the freezer while I am in the hospital. I am going to cook several meals for them to have while I can't cook, and I am going to get things everyone can fix for them selves also. You know, no matter what, mom's job is never done.
Thank you all for everything. But most of all, thank you Jesus.
Jan 24, 2007
Jan 24, 2007
Oh how My God is good!!!!!
For the past 2 days my boyfriend of 12 years has been telling me that he had a surprise for me. It has been driving me nuts.
We had so many Doctors appointments today. From 8:30am to about 5pm. One of them was with my family doctor. I have been sweating telling him that I am going to have surgery. I didn't think he wanted me to have it. I was wrong. I cried just telling him. I told him how much I loved and respected him and didn't want to let him down. He told me that it was okay, I had tried for years and he knew with Dr. Byrnes I would be just fine. He let me know he supported me and now that I have made my choice, just don't look back. I lost a million pounds of worry with that.
As usual, I am so worried what others might think of me.
Then....about 8pm my boyfriend ask me to come into the bedroom and have a seat. On the bed was a cd player. In an emotional loving outreach to me, he started telling me how he had heard this song at the gym for the past two days and it reminded him of me. He told me how he loved me and wanted me to have my dream. He told me of how he was proud of me and that he wanted me to be proud of myself. He said so much personal, loving things that we were both crying.
Then he gave me the sweetest letter he had written to me, and turned on the cd player, playing the song "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts. Then he handed me a check (a rather large one) to pay for my surgery.
I don't know what I did to deserve a wonderful man like this. Maybe I haven't even done it yet and God gave him to me in advance for the plans he has for me.
I am so happy.
Thank you Jesus, Thank you Trent.
For the past 2 days my boyfriend of 12 years has been telling me that he had a surprise for me. It has been driving me nuts.
We had so many Doctors appointments today. From 8:30am to about 5pm. One of them was with my family doctor. I have been sweating telling him that I am going to have surgery. I didn't think he wanted me to have it. I was wrong. I cried just telling him. I told him how much I loved and respected him and didn't want to let him down. He told me that it was okay, I had tried for years and he knew with Dr. Byrnes I would be just fine. He let me know he supported me and now that I have made my choice, just don't look back. I lost a million pounds of worry with that.
As usual, I am so worried what others might think of me.
Then....about 8pm my boyfriend ask me to come into the bedroom and have a seat. On the bed was a cd player. In an emotional loving outreach to me, he started telling me how he had heard this song at the gym for the past two days and it reminded him of me. He told me how he loved me and wanted me to have my dream. He told me of how he was proud of me and that he wanted me to be proud of myself. He said so much personal, loving things that we were both crying.
Then he gave me the sweetest letter he had written to me, and turned on the cd player, playing the song "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts. Then he handed me a check (a rather large one) to pay for my surgery.
I don't know what I did to deserve a wonderful man like this. Maybe I haven't even done it yet and God gave him to me in advance for the plans he has for me.
I am so happy.
Thank you Jesus, Thank you Trent.
Jan 22, 2007
Jan 22, 2007
Jan 22, 2007
I have been kinda laying low on the junk food and sweets. That's not a normal thing for me to just pig out. I have been cooking good and healthy dinners.
Well, that streak broke today when I met my mom and sister at the Olive Garden for lunch. I could eat my weight in soup and salad. I had 2 bowls of soup, 1 1/2 breadsticks and 2 small salads. Then bless her heart, the waitress sent me home with a bowl of soup and some salad for lunch tomorrow. Trent ate the salad, but that soup has my name written all over it.
uumm uumm good!!!
Then for dinner I stopped and got a roasted chicken, green beans & baked potatoes with sweet tea to wash it all down with. They also had a large container of barbaque with buns in the bag too. I didn't have one single spot left to put barbaque in my body, so I told the boys they could have that for dinner tomorrow.
All these fast food places sure make it hard to eat in moderation.
I am going tomorrow to pay for my surgery. Not crazy about putting out that $1700. plus. But I know I will be crazy about the results.
15 days and a wake up. WOW!!!
I am so blessed to have Susan as my closest friend. She has helped me to feel so at ease about having the surgery. She promises to take care of me, and I know she will. I am also lucky to have the great support group that I do. I am so glad I found that bunch.
I sat down with my boys tonight, they are 13 and 17, to explaine the surgery, and what I expect from them. I told them even though the surgery is something I am doing for me, I am also doing it for them. I told them how I want to be around to see them get married and have kids, so I could enjoy watching their kids drive them nuts like they do me. Ha Ha Ha
Trent seems to be at peace with my choice to have surgery. He hasn't said much. From the minute I started doing research he said I had already made up my mind to do it, but I hadn't. I guess it was the day that I went to MUSC and heard Dr. Byrnes' speak, that kinda pushed me closer to it. I talked to so many people that have had it, I have read so many profiles, hundreds, and only one out of all of them ever said she wished she had not done it. I know I won't make the second. As much as I love Trent, I had to make this choice for me. And I did.
I have been kinda laying low on the junk food and sweets. That's not a normal thing for me to just pig out. I have been cooking good and healthy dinners.
Well, that streak broke today when I met my mom and sister at the Olive Garden for lunch. I could eat my weight in soup and salad. I had 2 bowls of soup, 1 1/2 breadsticks and 2 small salads. Then bless her heart, the waitress sent me home with a bowl of soup and some salad for lunch tomorrow. Trent ate the salad, but that soup has my name written all over it.
uumm uumm good!!!
Then for dinner I stopped and got a roasted chicken, green beans & baked potatoes with sweet tea to wash it all down with. They also had a large container of barbaque with buns in the bag too. I didn't have one single spot left to put barbaque in my body, so I told the boys they could have that for dinner tomorrow.
All these fast food places sure make it hard to eat in moderation.
I am going tomorrow to pay for my surgery. Not crazy about putting out that $1700. plus. But I know I will be crazy about the results.
15 days and a wake up. WOW!!!
I am so blessed to have Susan as my closest friend. She has helped me to feel so at ease about having the surgery. She promises to take care of me, and I know she will. I am also lucky to have the great support group that I do. I am so glad I found that bunch.
I sat down with my boys tonight, they are 13 and 17, to explaine the surgery, and what I expect from them. I told them even though the surgery is something I am doing for me, I am also doing it for them. I told them how I want to be around to see them get married and have kids, so I could enjoy watching their kids drive them nuts like they do me. Ha Ha Ha
Trent seems to be at peace with my choice to have surgery. He hasn't said much. From the minute I started doing research he said I had already made up my mind to do it, but I hadn't. I guess it was the day that I went to MUSC and heard Dr. Byrnes' speak, that kinda pushed me closer to it. I talked to so many people that have had it, I have read so many profiles, hundreds, and only one out of all of them ever said she wished she had not done it. I know I won't make the second. As much as I love Trent, I had to make this choice for me. And I did.
