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I haven't posted in awhile so here it goes.  I am doing just great.  I have my up days and my down days, but everything is manageable.  I sucessfully completed a week of the protein train.  YEAHHH!  I am so proud of myself.  Eating over the holidays were not difficult at all because i knew i couldn't eat all of the food that my mom and hubby fixed.  It took a new work id to finally realized that i am pretty and sexy after all!  LOL!   This journey is still all new to me, but i am starting to accept the way my life is changing.  My hubby and kids are still there rooting for me and supporting me and i just LOVE IT!  I am so blessed right now at this point in my life.  I am still working on drinking that damn water!  LOL!  One day i am going to wake up and have drunk 100 oz of water without floating away!  LOL!   Signing off.   Stay tuned!


Senita

On Wednesday, November 21, 2007, I had an appointment with my surgeon and he informed me that i no longer have to take Coumadin (blood thinners).  I am so happy and thrilled.  I am very blessed that my post-op visits are going very well and nothing major to report.  My next post-op visit is in three months(February 2008).  I am looking forward to the new year to continue celebrating the new me with my family and friends.  Talk ya soon!!!

I celebrated my 6-month surgiversary on 10/10/07.   It's been an interesting 6 months.  I am enjoying the new and improved me.  Some days are challenging and some days are rewarding, but i don't regret having the surgery.  I continue to exercise and eat healthy because i know that this combination is essential for maintaining.  I look forward to another 6 months.  Each day i get stronger and stronger.  I am still on blood thinners because of the blood clots that was contracted back in April 07.  I know GOD has a blueprint of my life and i am taking his guidance all in stride.  Everywhere i go, folks who have known me, said that i look GOOD.  And that's a wonderful feeling.  Because any weight lost is a struggle, but to see the results is a fantastic feeling.  I thanked GOD everyday for my surgeon for changing my old life to a new life.  I am now being labeled "skinny".  I think its cute.  Thanks to my OH/BAF Family for your continued support and encouragement.  Stay Strong and Stay Focused!!!


Senita

Hello Everyone!

It's been awhile since i have posted.  Some of you may know that a couple of days after my surgery, i was diagnosed with blood clots.  I was unable to walk and care for myself.  I was in the hospital for 8 days and then went to a Rehap Center for 4 days so the therapists can teach me how to walk again.  It was very difficult time for me.  My husband and kids was there with me every step of the way.  I thank GOD for them everyday.  It was amazing and touching to see my children and husband was strong for me when i was weak.  Many nights in the hospital, i cried and wonder why me and my faith was tested. That little voice kept telling me that this is only temporary.  I was so used to helping others, but when it was time for me to help myself, i was clueless and felt useless.  I was off from work for a month.  Blue Cross/Blue Shield paid for home care for me, which included a wheel chair, hospital bed, walker, cane, portable potty and a physical therapist and occupational therapist to come to my house twice a week.  When i came home from rehap, i had to bath in my kitchen at the kitchen sink because i was unable to climb the steps in my house to take a shower. It was so hard to have my kids bath me.  **TEARS**.  I love my kids and husband to death.  They taught me about being strong and to keep fighting.  I returned back to work and society on 5/29/2007.  I am and will be on blood thinners for about 6 months.  I still have swelling in my legs, but i continue to exercise so i won't end up back in the hospital.  This is my third week so being back at work and i haven't called in on sick leave.  I am so proud of me right now.  From where i was to now, GOD has and will continue to have a plan for me.  I survived because i wanted to share my testimony with others.  To let others know that when you go from being independent to have to be cared for, just remember to always PRAY and SEEK GOD FIRST.  He will never forsake you.  I never thought i was going back to work or be able to walk back into society this early, because i spoke with people who had or have blood clots and some have longer hospital stays and some are in hospice care.  I continue my fight for my weight loss journey.  I don't regret having my surgery. But i do regret not trusting in my GOD when i needed to.  For those of you who are ready my testimony and are considering getting WLS, let me say this to you, you have to research and make your decisions about your life.  Any person can get blood clots from any surgery, not just WLS.  I am no longer on high blood pressure pills, but the blood thinners are a pain in the a$$.  I have anemia and taking the blood thinners makes me tired alot, but i still keep it moving.  I was in a 30/32 shirt and now i am wearing 22/24 shirts (which are getting looser by the day), my pants, i am still wearing 26/28 because of the swelling.  I started off at 330, and now i am about 300.  I am not really sure about the exact weight because i still having swelling that is making me heavier.
Everyday i am getting stronger, spiritual and happier.  Life is all about challenges and changes, it's all about how we handle them that matters.  It feels so good come back to ObesityHelp.  I miss you all very much.  But i am BACK!!!!!!!

Hey Family,

I doing great since my surgery.  As you all know this journey is a learning process, but husband and kids and sister, Youlanda has made my first couple of days comfortable.  I want to send a special shout-out to my husband for being home with me for a week and taking the kids back and forth to school and fixing their lunches.  He even make sure that our kids clothes and shoes matches!  LOL!  He fed them dinner and offer his fatherly advice as usual.  He did all of this and managed to still make it to the hospital with the kids in tow.  GOD definitely created a man in him.  I know he was tired, he never complained.  Plus, he have to work this weekend.  Thanks to everyone for their prayers and well wishes.  God placed me in the right company for my support group with OH/BAF!

Peace and Blessings
Senita

I want to send a special and big Thank You to the OH/BAF family for may well wishes and prayers.  Everyone showed me that i will not be on this journey alone.  I will pray tonight with my hubby and kids to pray over my surgeon, the hospital staff and for a speedy recovery.   I am still in shocked that tomorrow is my "new life" day.   See yall on the loser's bench!  

Today, April 9, 2007, I had the IVC Filter placed.  The IVC Filter is used to block any large blood clots during the weight loss surgery.  The IVC placement was a success.  Holy Cross Hospital took for good care of me.  Loretta my nurse was such an inspiration.  And another nurse, i didn't get her name, she sanged a gospel as she pasted the patient rooms.  GOD was definitely in the place to be.  Yesterday, my hubby and kids and i went to church for Easter, i became overwhelmed with emotions.   But the emotions were happy ones.  I kept thanking GOD for keeping me sane and strong through this journey and to keep my FAITH in him and only him.   My hubby was cracking jokes in the hospital, so he definitely kept my spirits up.  I love me some him.   

On Wednesday, April 4, 007, I met with my surgeon, Dr. Harrington.  We went over the results for my series of tests that i took on March 26, 2007.  All the tests came back positive and looks good.  I was given my bariatric shopping list for when i leave the hospital and scheduled my first post-op visit after surgery.  This weekend i will be going shopping for my food, drinks and vitamins that are required.  I am so excited.  I am one step closer to the loser's bench.   I am praying for a speedy recovery.  Also, i lost 10 pounds as of March 23, 2007.  I have been practicing eating and exercising as if i already had the surgery.  And it works!!!!!!!  I am intaking more water than usual.  I am not a water drinker, but NOW  i am.  My kids and husband are all excited and nervous as well, but they are my number one supporters.  They are my cheering squad.  I explained to them that my new life will change not only for me, but for them as well.  We will be eating healthier and exercising more.  This change will be welcomed because we are a strong and supportive family.  I am so proud of my husband and children for taking this journey with me.  Sometimes it gets lonely when you are in your thoughts and feelings.  But, things are absolutely beautiful for me right now.  And i have GOD to thank for that.  May GOD continue to bless me, my family and friends.

On Monday, March 26, 2007, i went to Washington Adventist Hospital to take the EKG, Chest X-rays, blood samples and an abdominal ultrasound.  I made an appointment to take the tests @ 9:30am and was finished by 11:00am.  I thought it was going to take the day to do but it didn't.  After they finish taking 6 or 7 tubes of blood (I lost count after the 3rd tube) i was ready to faint.  I never had that much blood taken from me even when i had my children.  LOL!   The doctors at the hospital said everything looks good.  I am not sure about my blood work yet.  So i am praying that everything will be ok with my blood work.  So i am on my way.  My sister said that i will have to met with Dr. Harrington for a second visit to go over the tests before surgery.  Everyone is asking me am i nervous.  I told them that i am a little nervous, but more anxious.  It's like hitting the lottery, once you hit the number, you can't wait to spend the money!    LOL!


Happy Healthy Living!
Senita


 

On Wednesday, March 21, 2007, I visited my surgeon's office to weigh in, give health background and to obtain my surgery date.  Dr. Harrington and his office is fantastic.  Words can't explain the welcoming feeling i received from them.  They treated me with the upmost respect.  I told Dr. Harrington that he was a medical genius and a celebrity among his patients.  So many patients that i know that know somebody goes to Dr. Harrington.  LOL!    I look forward to him performing my surgery.  I have 4 tests to take that i scheduled ASAP  before surgery.  My surgery date is April 10, 2007, which is right around the corner.  Since i have federal blue cross/blue shield, my preparation for surgery went very quickly.  My sister warned me that it would and she is always right!   LOL!  I have been practicing now how to sip and not gulp and eating in porportions and chewing my food.  I am preparing my mind and body so after having the surgery it won't be to much of a shock.  LOL!  Since i have been practicing i lost 6 pounds, i was totally surprised and very proud.  I am so excited.  People ask me all the time, am i nervous and scared.  I told them that i was at first because this is a life alterating change.  I always been in fear of change and scared of upgrading me, but just being around my sister who had the surgery last year, i am looking forward to a new healthier me and becoming a member of the "exclusive club" of losers.  When my sister first mention "loser" to me, i thought she was calling me a name.   LOL!!!    

Peace and Blessings
Senita