4th month update

Feb 16, 2012

It has been 4 months. I still can't believe this has happened to me. I finally had the guts to stick with something and use it properly. I have lost a total of 89 lbs since my highest weight, and 69 since surgery. I feel like a completely different woman. I joined this bootcamp class that I go to twice a week, it's a very intense class and its helping me tone up. I have noticed that I am loosing way slower now- since the class. I don't beat myself up for it though, bcz i know that I am gaining a lot of muscle, eating right, and plenty of exercise. I started the stall about 2 weeks ago and it seems that the scale just started moving again. i am now a happy size 12 jeans, and L shirt -I need to go buy new clothes as nothign really fits. i still get the case of the slimmies and foamies every now and then, cz i simply dont know how to slow down when something is extra yummie. This is my biggest demon :( . The same goes for eating w/o any drinks!! its just soo hard :(  I also started loosing hair about 2 weeks ago. it's scary! I have very curly, unruly hair- i have to brush it in the shower w conditioner. The comb or brush comes back w sooo much hair, its sad. Thank god I have been a professional dieter all my life, and have gone through this before. My hair loss eventually stopped and new hair grew back, so Im not all that worried. There really isnt much that I can do, so I have decided to embrace my loss and future gain ;)

Lastly, my relationship with my hubby has changed a bit. I notice all the different eating habits we both have and really try to encourage him to embrace change and make a healthier lifestyle. He is not budging though, I don't want to be a nag, but I also don't want him to get sick. Prior to my surgery, we both had the same eating habits, and he was relatively healthy. Now he is getting constantly sick from over eating, he's a heavy smoker and won't life a finger for the life of him.

I don't know how else to encourage him w/o being a naggy wife LOL

Advice is appreciated ;)


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1 month post - op

Nov 13, 2011

Wow!

I really can't believe I have made it to the 1 month mark. Through the few ups and downs I've had, I still thank god everyday for giving me the opportunity to change my life this way. I love my sleeve, well at times I hate it, cz the hunger monster inside of me wants to eat more than I can actually chew. This has proved to be the hardest thing to over come. i am learning to eat slow, and less. My brain is so used to eating such big quantities- so fast, that it forgets that I can no longer do that. I have suffered from the slimmies and foamies a lot, but i take it as a learning experience- cz i know i am not eating too much, just too fast.

i'll get there.

I have lost a total of 30 lbs as of 11/12/11.

from this

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4 day Post OP

Oct 16, 2011

Ok so I really need to write this down,  bcz there are so many things going through my head and stomach that I do not know what to do with it. first off, my first day in mexico, after my surgery was great. i honestly felt like nothing had ever happened.. I even wondered if the Dr. had indeed removed any part of my stomach. The pain meds worked beautifully, and I was not even allowed to drink anything at the time. (this is probably the reason why I felt so good, now that I think about it.). Anyways, day 2 I felt somewhat of a dull pain on my bigger incission. I started sucking on ice chips- which was no biggie. I still wondered.. "is this really going to work for me, cz I feel just fine". I even have a video that my hubby recorded of me dancing in my hospital gown. I did as many walkthroughs around the hospitals as I could. Day 3 is when all the pain, spitting, and cramps came. I attempted to drink a grape juice early in the morning- big mistake. Not only was the stupid thing too sweet to handle, it was just way too much. I don't think I stomached more than 1/4 of the darn little thing. So I went back to my ice chips, an awesome comfort zone. But then I started realizing that these cramps came by everytime I swallowed something. :( So in between the cramps, me trying to figure out if what I should and shouldn't drink, I am not getting all my liquids in. Day 4, lighter on the crampies, now I'm getting this slimmy saliva residue when I drink something. It's gross and it gave me nausea once to the point where i ran off the bed and puked in the sink ( i puked all my antibiotics). I noticed that if I sit still without sipping on anything for a while, a bunch of slobber begins to accumulate on the back of my throat. I spoke to my Dr and he says is it only saliva, signal that my stomach is still healing. no biggie- keep up the hydration. I seem to be doing better with warm / hot waters and teas. If i sip non stop, then there is no issues- just a tad of slimmies.

I hope this gets better, everyone around the house is eating, chips,cookies and hotdogs- it's tough to have visitors when you are recuperating.

Thanks for letting me rant.

Deneb

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Got IT! The date that is

Sep 12, 2011

All right everyone.. prepare for the good news :)  My date is OCTOBER 13TH!! Ironically enough, it's my dad's birthday! But I am super excited and nervous. Having crazy mixed feelings. I'm keeping myself busy by researching and prepping myself.

Now off to find Surgery Date buddies!!


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Making way..

Sep 09, 2011

I know it's been a while.. and truly, it makes me laugh when I read my old posts. I can't believe how negative I was being back then. I am astonished to realize that I have been feeling this sick and miserable since 2007! I recently went to my gastroenterologists and told him that I started feeling ill about a year back. Now, come to realize, that it has been way before then.

I have good news.. I have been appproved for my Sleeve! I am in the midsts of setting my date for sometime in October. I am doing this out of pocket, so I no longer need to deal with loan companies. I have to admit, I am a bit worried and excited at the same time.
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IN denial

Jun 04, 2007

well, I think Im about to give up. I have tried left and right to get some help ( financially). And I cant seem to find an answer to anything. Every company goes left and right denying all types of aid. First my insurance, then my loan co, then my second loan company. maybe its the fact that I am so desperate to get this that it just seems like its so far away.  I think its definitely time to just say "ohh well". I feel so down and depressed. Ohh well. There isnt much to be done... Im DONE.

Weird Feelings*%^##@

May 26, 2007

Maybe its IBD, maybe its Chron's! But all I know is that I have not been feeling too hot lately.
Symptoms:

Burping non stop- BIG ONES
Gas-all the time
This burning feeling in my gut
Constant bathroom visits.
Cramps (the bathroom kind)
Heartburn ? (im not too sure what it is)
constant pooping sensation
tiredness
aching body

What the heck could it be?

Im a little worried. my stomach feels so weird

Dont you hate being called fat?

May 20, 2007

I think I just about had it! I hate being categorized as the 'FAT GIRL, WITH THE PRETTY FACE-THAT IF ""SHE ONLY LOST A FEW POUNDS..  WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL""  UGHHH'

Do people honestly think I do not look at the mirror and realize that I am indeed a COW? Do they  not know that I have feelings too? Being fat does not equal = being NUMB!!!! Doesnt matter what words you use fat, fatty, chunky, chubby?! -They all mean the same and they all HURT.

HOW I WISH THEY COULD BE IN MY SHOES FOR ONE DAY.

NOUGH SAID!!

Visiting the Docs!

May 19, 2007

So I made the visit! all the way to Mexico! I had such a good time and I got to meet the Docs. Not only were they good looking fellas, they were attentive, helpful, and soo informative. they made me feel so welcome. I feel like I can trust them with anything in this world. Im so Psyched! I cant wait until I can get the surgery date.
My mother absolutely loved them too! They explained all the procedures carefully and told me about the best choice for me.

I cant stress enough how clean and professional the offices and hospitals were. I love these Doctors. If anyone has any questions on their installations, please feel free to ask me.

Ok. Take care.

Thanks for reading.

NO CALLS? NO WORRIES..

May 02, 2007

SO.  I didnt get a call, but I couldnt wait any longer so I went with and contacted  the Loan company myself. They told me I was denied, that if I wanted, I could get another co-signer to help me. I am bummed I have no one else that can help me. But i havent given up just yet. I will persevere someone is bound to say yes. Gotta keep looking.  wish me luck.

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