Where have I been?

Apr 09, 2009

Wow, I can not believe it has been 16 months since surgery and almost a year since my last post. Well, at this point in time, I am down 136 lbs and down 7 sizes. I was a 26 and I just bought a pair of jeans that are a 12!!! I am working more on toning than weighloss because I seem to be at my plateau. Which is FINE! No complaints. I love that I can actually RUN miles instead of casually walking or sweating after a block! I love my results!!!!!!!!! I never knew this person existed!!!!!
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5 month update

May 21, 2008

There is SO much going on, I don't know where to begin. I went to my surgeon for my routine check up and I was down 96 lbs. I can not begin to tell everyone how wonderful I feel. And to go shopping, WONDERFUL!!!!! I have gone down 5 sizes in 5 months! They did tell me today that my weight loss is going to slow drastically. But, I am not complaining. 96 lbs is great! 

On top of all of that, we are moving. To Iowa. My hubby was medically retired from the USAF and he was offered a job in Iowa so, we are moving. It is a good thing. Good $. I am very happy that when we get there, I am going to be a stay at home mom. I have always wanted to be with my kids and now I will be able to. We will see where all of this takes us.

 JaMiE

4 Month Update

Apr 18, 2008

So, I went to see the surgeon today and I was very pleased when I stepped on the scale. I was 225.7. I had lost 27 lbs since my last visit (2/22). I am down a total of 84 lbs now. I can NOT complain. No other problems. They also told me I could eat anything I want. That is great so there is more varitey. BUT, there is more opportunity for bad choices. So, I just have to remember to use the tool that was given to me and to remain strong. 

:) Jamie

Almost forgot...

Feb 24, 2008

I almost forgot. When I went for the follow-up for my stricure, here are my stats:

9wks 4 days:

Weight          252 lbs
Down            57 lbs

Measurements:

Hips              8.5 inches lost
Waist            6 inces lost
Arms             5 inches lost
Thighs          2.5 inches lost

More incentive to lose more!!!! 23 to go to the 80 lbs by 06/01/08!!!

Stricture

Feb 24, 2008

I am SO horrible at updating this! Anywho, I DID have a stricture. Thanksfully it was repaired. I was having sparatic episodes where I could not keep anything down. Well, on 2/10/08, nothing, I mean nothing, would stay down. Even water! So, 2/11/08, I called the dr. Of course, they wanted to see me. Long story short, they put me in the hospital. I was dehydrated and couldn't keep anything down. That night, I had an Upper GI and found that all of the food/liquid I was taking in, was pooling in my esophogus (sp?). It was not even getting to my pouch. When they had me lay on my left side, it would all empty into my stomach. Weird, huh? Anywho, the next morning, 2/12/08, I was having an EGD. They went in and stretched that opening from approx. 8mm to 12mm. I felt WONDERFUL! Hospital food never tasted SO good!!! So, after monitoring my intake, I was released 2/13/08. I felt SO good. I was only allowed to have liquids (broth, jello, pudding, ect). It was hard to go back to square 1. I went back again on 2/20/08 and was stretched from that 12mm to 15mm. I feel so wonderful and I am back on my soft food diet again. The only draw back was that I gained 6 lbs when I was in the hospital (from fluid). Thankfully I have lost that 6 + 1 lb. As of Friday, I was down to 252. So sad because my last post on 2/10/8 I was 253. Oh well, I guess I can atleast say I have lost more. Until next time.....


Long time no update...

Feb 10, 2008

Alright, so, it has been a while since I have updated. I am down to 253. So, that is 56 lbs lost in 8 wks. I am LOVING RYNGB!!! I am 44 away from Dr. Prickett's goal and about 93 from my FINAL goal. I am trying to be down 80 lbs by June 1. Lets see if I can do it!!! 

Didn't realize how people were here...

Jan 04, 2008

Okay, so, I didn't realize how rude people on here were. On the message boards that is. I responded to someone's post being VERY HONEST and more than one individual totally "blasted" me on there. Why is someone wanting to put someone else down when they know what we are all going through?? Makes me want to not give my advice or opinion anymore. Gee thanks to those that are that rude! Ugg!!!

First Official Weigh In

Dec 26, 2007

Okay, so today was my first official weigh in with the surgeon's office. I am down 22 lbs total from the begining of EVERYTHING and I am down 14 since surgery. I am SO psyched! 

Starting weight - 309
Day of surgery  - 301
Today              - 287

Now pounds are REALLY going to come off. What incentive to lose more!!!

Finally home...

Dec 21, 2007

I can't believe that it is has been this long since I left a post. I am now home from the hospital. I spent my 3 days there, came home, and went back for another night. When I came home on the first night, I was nausiated (sp?) all night and had a fever. I called the dr. the next morning and I had to go see him. They then send me to the hospital for a CT scan. They wanted to make sure I didn't have a blood clot. Thank goodness I didn't. BUT, I had fluid near my left lung. They also did GI Graff(something) to see if there was  a leak. No leak!! :) But, they kept me another night to monitor my fluid and my fever. Let me just say that they did NOTHING for me that night. And when the nurse told me they wanted me ANOTHER night, I call the dr. and told them that the nurses were not doing anything that my hubby couldn't do. And thankfully they let me go home. Sorry, now I have to cut this short I am hurting a little and want to sit somewhere a little more comfy! Hope everyone else is good. Talk to yall soon!

I have a date!!!

Nov 20, 2007

I HAVE MY DATE!!! Dr. Prickett's office scheduled my surgery. I was told I had no problems with getting my approval! So, December 17th, 2007 @ 11am. I am SO excited. It feels like it is real now!!! So, I am going to buy some protein shakes and see what ones I like and see about my vitamins. Did I say I was excited?!?!? :)

About Me
Rock Island, IL
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28.8
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RNY
Surgery
12/17/2007
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Oct 08, 2007
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