etiennesgram
3 mo checkup...1 month late (heehee)
Jul 05, 2007
They said all my leverls (protein, iron, b vitamins and hemoglobin) are fine. The only concern is my potassium and creatine, which affects kidney function, ( both probably because of my Diazide). So, I have to take potassium and increase my water intake because I am probably a little dehydrated.
So, a much better report that I anticipated....and it eases my mind about how much protein I am taking in. WOOHOO! 
Next checkup September 5th!
more weight off
Jun 24, 2007
Yay! Past the 100 lbs lost mark! OMG I cannot believe how much my body is changing. People have been remarking when they see me..."Hey, skinny!"
Very much an ego boost, but being a realist I know that his is far from the truth. I have a way to go before actually being skinny.
I know I have come a long way already...down 20 more lbs since my last post. And a lot of people have never seen me this size before...especially my children which, in itself, is amazing since they are 39, 35 and 30 yrs old.
Looking forward to losing more but I know the work gts harder now...need to exercise more.
Keep praying for me!
2mos 11 days
May 16, 2007
1 month postop
Apr 06, 2007
3 weeks post-op
Mar 28, 2007
I am finally seeing the results...oh my gosh...I already need smaller bras and pants....tops I can deal with....but my leggings look like baggy pants already....and what is happening to my boobs??????????? 
I also have discovered that eggs are something I won't have too often..... 
Amazing that something that small can cause such a big problem.
But the very best thing is thst I have lost another 11.5 lbs since surgery,,,making it 22 lbs...yay!!!! 51 lbs from my highest when I seriously began this journey. Makes all worthwhile and am looking forward to the next few months. One day at a time.
2 weeks Post-Op
Mar 20, 2007
Learning experience definitely.
At my first follow-up appt the doctor seemed disappointed with my progress...10 lbs. And the irritation around my incisions...told me to make sure I am getting my protein in. So I am trying harder...but it is a chore. I am not hungry at all and have to make myself eat. Whoa...what a big change...used to love to eat....never really felt hungry, but ate anyway.
It is weird to watch the changes in my body.
Feel like my body is caving in above my waist. Hands are smaller, as are my lower arms. No more swelling in my legs, feet. My shoes are getting really loose on my feet. Need a smaller shoe size?
Except for the emotional outbreaks and the occasional blah feeling, I am doing great.
Emotional Days
Mar 13, 2007
Her cousin's daughter had begged her to come for child's birth (3rd child) because she had been at all the other births, so she did. But because of that she couldn't be here for my surgery or to help me afterwards. I have no one to help...all the people who said they would seem to be very busy. My husband is not being the help I need him to be. I am overwhelmed and my stitches became infected so now I am on yucky pinK refrigerated liquid antibiotics(like I used to have to force my kid's to take 30 years ago). I know I am porbably just feeling sorry for myself...but I can't get away from all of these emotions.
5th day post op
Mar 09, 2007
Well this is the 5th day since surgery and I am feeling okay except for the constant diarrhea. Is this normal? Sometimes I don't even make it to the restroom. Surgery went well...surprisingly little pain. Dr Foster was great....five little incisions, from 1" to 1/4 ". Staff at the hospital was great...especially Nurse CE and CNA Sandra. Totally blown away at how easy it's been. Don't feel like eating and fill up pretty fast. Have to force myself to get nourishment. I can feel when water hits my stomach...stange feeling.
2 days to go
Mar 03, 2007
a week away
Feb 26, 2007
