Eileen19
Happy to say goodbye to the 240's
Dec 16, 2007
Finally, the scale moved again, lol. It has been stuck on the 241lbs mark, but 2 days ago I stepped on and was 239. Yesterday I stepped on and was 238 lbs YAY!!! I started this journey at 264 so I am pretty happy with everything so far. I had my first fill last week, and OMG, nearly died when I saw the 6" needle they use. 
I swear I almost ran out right then and there, but I got through it. Funny though, all my years prowling this forum and I have NEVER heard anyone say how outrageously long the needle is. I guess they didn't want to scare us newbies.
So, I had my fill but I don't feel any restriction yet, although I do eat much smaller portions. I could be happy with this, I can eat whatever I want, just less of it.
That's all for now, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanuukah and Happy Kwanzaa and Merry Everything to all you beautiful generous bloggers out there.
I swear I almost ran out right then and there, but I got through it. Funny though, all my years prowling this forum and I have NEVER heard anyone say how outrageously long the needle is. I guess they didn't want to scare us newbies.
So, I had my fill but I don't feel any restriction yet, although I do eat much smaller portions. I could be happy with this, I can eat whatever I want, just less of it.
That's all for now, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanuukah and Happy Kwanzaa and Merry Everything to all you beautiful generous bloggers out there.
6 days post-op
Nov 04, 2007
It's Sunday afternoon, and I'm sitting in the living room watching football with my favorite fella. Normally, this would include a roast cooking in the background, maybe an apple pie, and we would be noshing on nachos or cheese and crackers. Instead, I'm sitting here with my protein drink, yech, and he, God Bless him, is eating a yogurt! 
He has been so supportive, he went on a self imposed soft, mushy, liquid diet this past week so I don't smell food. I love my man, I love my man, I love my man!
Okay, while I am tired of drinking all my meals, I am thrilled at the results. I had actually gained 8 lbs immediately following the surgery, but lost that in a day or two. As of today, I have lost 7 lbs on top of that since Monday. If I include the 13lbs I lost pre-op, I am down a total of 20lbs in just 3 weeks! I am amazed, I have NEVER been able to do that before. Tuesday I have my first post-op visit and I am hoping he is sooooo pleased with my weight loss that he will put me straight to mushies, lol. Please, oh please, oh please!
He has been so supportive, he went on a self imposed soft, mushy, liquid diet this past week so I don't smell food. I love my man, I love my man, I love my man!Okay, while I am tired of drinking all my meals, I am thrilled at the results. I had actually gained 8 lbs immediately following the surgery, but lost that in a day or two. As of today, I have lost 7 lbs on top of that since Monday. If I include the 13lbs I lost pre-op, I am down a total of 20lbs in just 3 weeks! I am amazed, I have NEVER been able to do that before. Tuesday I have my first post-op visit and I am hoping he is sooooo pleased with my weight loss that he will put me straight to mushies, lol. Please, oh please, oh please!
2 days post op
Oct 31, 2007
I had my surgery on Monday morning, and it all went pretty smooth I think. The hardest part was the waiting, I was in the holding area for a few hours before they were ready for me in the operating room. When I woke up I was pretty groggy of course, and wildly thirsty. I thought at least I could get some ice chips but you are not allowed anything until you pass that barium drink under exray. A very kind nurse took pity on me and finally brought me some ice water with a sponge, giving me firm instructions not to actually swallow anything. God Bless that nurse. 
My surgeon requires an overnight stay which on one hand was good because that meant morphine shots for pain. The part that really stunk was that I had to wait until 8am Tuesday to do the barium swallow. Actually, it wasn't even barium but this very thick ginger ale'y tasting stuff, awful tasting, but not as bad as everyone said it would be. That went down no problem, I was walking straight away on Monday, every 2 hours or so, and Im sore but not unbearably so.
Now I will describe my Roomate from HELL.
When I first got to my room about 5pm Monday, I was aware but groggy, and of course, still high on the good stuff. I do remember smelling food, and I heard the girl in the bed next to me demanding a second dinner. She was arguing that she wasn't under any dietary restriction so why couldn't she have two dinners. When they brought the second one in, OMG, it smelled so good. I wasn't hungry, but, ohhhh, it smelled good. And she had a can of ginger ale on her tray, all cold and sweaty from condensation, and THAT"S what I wanted. I was so jealous of her ginger ale, lol. After she ate a social worker came in to talk to her, and I think her father was there too. Apparently she had attempted suicide over the weekend, and that is why she was there. It must have been a halfhearted attempt, because no one seemed to concerned about it. Her father was trying to talk her out of getting an abortion, and then the social worker tried to talk to her about it too. I learned that she was 38 years old, didn't have any kids, and apparently didn't want to start now either. She ended up getting really mad at the social worker and told her father to leave. The next morning she ordered TWO breakfasts that smelled like bacon and eggs, and I had to lie there and pretend to be happy with my wet sponge. In the meantime, I had not slept all night because she kept the television on the whole time. Not once did she turn it off, the sound was low, but the flashing screen drove me crazy. I wanted out of there in the worst way. An OBGYN came in to talk to her but she lasted all of about 30 seconds when she was told that her decision was made and please just make arrangements for the abortion. Why on earth was this woman in MY room, God, talk about negative energy. I have ZERO sympathy for that b*tch. This is not a statement of morality, just commentary on how rude a patient she was, especially knowing I just had weight loss surgery.
Phew.....I really needed to vent that out.
My surgeon requires an overnight stay which on one hand was good because that meant morphine shots for pain. The part that really stunk was that I had to wait until 8am Tuesday to do the barium swallow. Actually, it wasn't even barium but this very thick ginger ale'y tasting stuff, awful tasting, but not as bad as everyone said it would be. That went down no problem, I was walking straight away on Monday, every 2 hours or so, and Im sore but not unbearably so.
Now I will describe my Roomate from HELL.
When I first got to my room about 5pm Monday, I was aware but groggy, and of course, still high on the good stuff. I do remember smelling food, and I heard the girl in the bed next to me demanding a second dinner. She was arguing that she wasn't under any dietary restriction so why couldn't she have two dinners. When they brought the second one in, OMG, it smelled so good. I wasn't hungry, but, ohhhh, it smelled good. And she had a can of ginger ale on her tray, all cold and sweaty from condensation, and THAT"S what I wanted. I was so jealous of her ginger ale, lol. After she ate a social worker came in to talk to her, and I think her father was there too. Apparently she had attempted suicide over the weekend, and that is why she was there. It must have been a halfhearted attempt, because no one seemed to concerned about it. Her father was trying to talk her out of getting an abortion, and then the social worker tried to talk to her about it too. I learned that she was 38 years old, didn't have any kids, and apparently didn't want to start now either. She ended up getting really mad at the social worker and told her father to leave. The next morning she ordered TWO breakfasts that smelled like bacon and eggs, and I had to lie there and pretend to be happy with my wet sponge. In the meantime, I had not slept all night because she kept the television on the whole time. Not once did she turn it off, the sound was low, but the flashing screen drove me crazy. I wanted out of there in the worst way. An OBGYN came in to talk to her but she lasted all of about 30 seconds when she was told that her decision was made and please just make arrangements for the abortion. Why on earth was this woman in MY room, God, talk about negative energy. I have ZERO sympathy for that b*tch. This is not a statement of morality, just commentary on how rude a patient she was, especially knowing I just had weight loss surgery.
Phew.....I really needed to vent that out.
My first wl victory!!!
Oct 21, 2007
I forgot to mention this victory.........I can finally wear by beautiful wedding rings AGAIN!!!!!!!!
One more week to go
Oct 21, 2007
Well here it is, one more week till my surgery. I'm doing okay with the liquid diet so far, I'm down 13lbs I think. I had a few days of frustration this past weekend but I think I've overcome it. My husband and I met with the surgeon last Friday, and even though I have been seeking the lapband, he strenuosly pushed the bypass instead. I know he is concerned about my diabetes and reflux, and he stressed that they both will be eliminated with the bypass. So.........for the last 48 hours I have been weighing the pros and cons of the various surgeries. I received overwhelming feedback from the lapband forum, all post surgery former type 2 diabetics. Yes, FORMER diabetics, they were all so encouraging, and most of them were just a few weeks out of surgery. I am once again at peace with my choice, so the lapband it is Oct 29, 2007. God Bless you all, please say a prayer for my surgery.
I have a date!
Sep 27, 2007
I have not posted in so long because it has been a very frustrating journey. Between all the doctors visits and classes and battling insurance I was worn out, but God is good and finally September 9th I was approved. My surgery is scheduled for Oct 29th and I am beside myself with joy, excitement, nervousness, lol.
Aetna dictating which surgeon to use.
Jun 24, 2007
Aetna has told Dr Mehta's office that I must go to an in-network surgeon, and named 2 in my area. One is in Bound Brook who does not perform LapBand, and the other is in Freehold, Dr Morris Washington. Dr Washington is at least a bariatric surgeon, and is 28 miles from me. The cut off is 30 miles, damn! I really want to use Dr Mehta, he is 15 mins from me, and his his support group meetings are a 5 minute walk, too convenient right? So, now I've been reading testimonials from his patients,(Morris Washington) and a familiar theme keeps coming up. Patients intent on having the LapBand end up with bypass instead because of their insurance. It was hard enough to convince my husband of the band, there is no way he will be okay with bypass. I'm NOT okay with the bypass. The Band sounds perfect for me. Another thing is I read that Dr Washington charges $699.00 for the support meetings! Can this be true?
Holding out hope with Aetna HMO
Jun 10, 2007
Here I go........I have finally convinced my primary physician to support me in WLS. Funny that it has taken me almost a year to convince her that diets and exercise alone just aren't enough for me. Funny that is.......because she herself had WLS but has not admitted this to me. Anyway.....that hurdle down. Next one........Aetna HMO......groan. Hopefully they will authorize out of network to my surgeon......and hopefully my surgeon accepts it. I had a consultation with Dr Vishal Mehta and I really like the office and the staff seems great. I had the last appointment of the day and I waited more than an hour........and ended up feeling a little rushed......but I loved the camaraderie of the office....and the waiting room conversation was great.....just like a support meeting. 
A big thank you to all who have responded to my questions so far....this site is great. Have a great Sunday all.....Eileen
A big thank you to all who have responded to my questions so far....this site is great. Have a great Sunday all.....Eileen
About Me
Central Jersey, NJ
Location
31.3
BMI
Surgery
10/29/2007
Surgery Date
May 06, 2007
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