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Wow 6 months anniversary!
Mar 11, 2008
3/12/2008: I can't believe I haven't added anything here in so long. Am I really that busy?
Yep I am. And feeling great. Had that terrible cold that was going around with everyone and having a hard time kicking the cough.
Please warm weather come soon!
Now back to my weight loss. Being a light weight, I can't believe I'm almost to my goal already. Only 15 pounds to go.
My WOW moment. Buying a pair of size 8 jeans because hubby said 10's were baggy on me. God Bless him!
The only thing that is scaring me is I can eat almost everything with no problem. Really have to work on restricting myself. That's where the life changes comes into play.
I know; I know upload some new pictures. I will I will. Every time I think of taking a picture, I'm hanging out in my to big sweats and look like hell!
When I'm dressed up, don't think about it. Maybe tonight. DH's birthday today so we're going out tonight. I hate having him take pictures though, he makes me pose. I hate posing! I feel silly.
I promise I will post some new pictures.
Oh and the previous post of waiting on grandson; he arrived, some health problems, he has Noonan Syndrom. But Oh is he a sweetheart. So I'm up to 3 grandson's.
Hey kids where's the grandaughter????
Well until I post again, Happy 6 months to all my surgery buddies and watch for my new pictures soon!
Yep I am. And feeling great. Had that terrible cold that was going around with everyone and having a hard time kicking the cough.
Please warm weather come soon!
Now back to my weight loss. Being a light weight, I can't believe I'm almost to my goal already. Only 15 pounds to go.
My WOW moment. Buying a pair of size 8 jeans because hubby said 10's were baggy on me. God Bless him!
The only thing that is scaring me is I can eat almost everything with no problem. Really have to work on restricting myself. That's where the life changes comes into play.
I know; I know upload some new pictures. I will I will. Every time I think of taking a picture, I'm hanging out in my to big sweats and look like hell!
When I'm dressed up, don't think about it. Maybe tonight. DH's birthday today so we're going out tonight. I hate having him take pictures though, he makes me pose. I hate posing! I feel silly.
I promise I will post some new pictures.
Oh and the previous post of waiting on grandson; he arrived, some health problems, he has Noonan Syndrom. But Oh is he a sweetheart. So I'm up to 3 grandson's.
Hey kids where's the grandaughter????
Well until I post again, Happy 6 months to all my surgery buddies and watch for my new pictures soon!Back to Normal
Nov 03, 2007
Well I'm back to normal, and what a beautiful day it was out. I'm feeling great, back at my walking. Life is good. New grandson is due to be delivered on Wednesday. That makes # 3.
I'm going to start lifting weight a little this week. Time to start firming up. I'm getting the wings.......
I'm going to start lifting weight a little this week. Time to start firming up. I'm getting the wings.......
Ouch my butt hurts!
Oct 25, 2007
10/25/2007: Well I'm back,and "I have Hemeroids" 
I've tried Prep H. I've tried warm bath soak.
I've tried ice pack, (do you know how hard it is to get an ice pack in your crack?) Finally went and got Witch Hazel, "What a relief it is" It works.
Only problem with this whole situation is I couldn't walk anywhere without excrutiating pain. So I'm at a stall loosing weight. Which makes me really depressed. I've starting to feel better so hoping the weather stays nice so I can get back at my walking.
And life goes on!!!
I've tried Prep H. I've tried warm bath soak.
I've tried ice pack, (do you know how hard it is to get an ice pack in your crack?) Finally went and got Witch Hazel, "What a relief it is" It works.
Only problem with this whole situation is I couldn't walk anywhere without excrutiating pain. So I'm at a stall loosing weight. Which makes me really depressed. I've starting to feel better so hoping the weather stays nice so I can get back at my walking.
And life goes on!!!
So Sorry, You'd think I had a lobotomy!
Oct 18, 2007
10/18/07: Hello, I'm alive.
Everything went really well. I just had my 1 month follow-up the other day, and my surgeon said I was doing great.
Thank God I haven't experienced the dumping yet.
I'm down 30 lbs. I struggle every day with getting my proteins in. Fluid isn't a problem, I've always drank a lot of water, but the sipping is hard. I was always a chugger.
I've found I get belly aches if I drink to fast, but my surgeon said this will go away with time. I'll post some new pics soon. So far I haven't gone through any regrets, and I'm off 5 of my meds.
So woopee
I'm on my way. My goal, get off all my meds especially the prednisone. I promise I'll check in more often. Unless my brain gets lost again.
Everything went really well. I just had my 1 month follow-up the other day, and my surgeon said I was doing great.Thank God I haven't experienced the dumping yet.
I'm down 30 lbs. I struggle every day with getting my proteins in. Fluid isn't a problem, I've always drank a lot of water, but the sipping is hard. I was always a chugger.
I've found I get belly aches if I drink to fast, but my surgeon said this will go away with time. I'll post some new pics soon. So far I haven't gone through any regrets, and I'm off 5 of my meds.
So woopee
I'm on my way. My goal, get off all my meds especially the prednisone. I promise I'll check in more often. Unless my brain gets lost again.9/9/2007: Holy crap! Didn't realize it's been so long
Sep 08, 2007
I can't believe I haven't posted on here since July. I've had my mind so wrapped around this surgery, I guess I forgot. Anyway, I'm having my surgery on Tuesday, September 11th. I know I know everybody keeps saying why that day. But I want to have a good memory of that day. Starting a new life to being healthy. Tomorrow I do the great old bowel cleaning. Yummy can't wait.
Now about my feeling in having this surgery, yes I am a light weight and I almost feel embarrassed to be getting WLS, but I have so many medical problems as you have seen in other post. I'm nervous and scared one minute, depressed and crying the next. Questioning myself constantly....am I doing the right thing, I know I want to get well, and I am praying God has it in his plan to get me through this surgery, and become a healthy women, for my husband (he said he'll really hate me if I die) and my kids and grandkids.
Doctor Schauer wants me to stay in Cleveland for a week after my surgery. It is really a tight financial squeeze, but he's wants to make sure I don't have any respiratory problems, and I'm close by if I do.
I hoping to take my laptop with me to keep this updated a bit more.
I'm off to bed , hoping to get a good nice sleep.
Now about my feeling in having this surgery, yes I am a light weight and I almost feel embarrassed to be getting WLS, but I have so many medical problems as you have seen in other post. I'm nervous and scared one minute, depressed and crying the next. Questioning myself constantly....am I doing the right thing, I know I want to get well, and I am praying God has it in his plan to get me through this surgery, and become a healthy women, for my husband (he said he'll really hate me if I die) and my kids and grandkids.
Doctor Schauer wants me to stay in Cleveland for a week after my surgery. It is really a tight financial squeeze, but he's wants to make sure I don't have any respiratory problems, and I'm close by if I do.
I hoping to take my laptop with me to keep this updated a bit more.
I'm off to bed , hoping to get a good nice sleep.
Finally
Jul 30, 2007
I called 3 different number today to try to get in touch with someone at my surgeons office. One number I called twice and left messages. I then called my insurance, they had nothing yet. Boy was I frustrated....
I didn't know what I should do next I'd decided that I was going to be out there tomorrow for other test and I was going to stop in and insist somebody talk to me. But..............
Finally the wonderful girl I talked to last week called me back. She said they are sending in my paperwork today to my insurance. So I'm hoping that means they are faxing them and not sending by snail mail. I'll wait until Thursday then call my insurance company to see if they received them. So now another waiting game.
I didn't know what I should do next I'd decided that I was going to be out there tomorrow for other test and I was going to stop in and insist somebody talk to me. But..............Finally the wonderful girl I talked to last week called me back. She said they are sending in my paperwork today to my insurance. So I'm hoping that means they are faxing them and not sending by snail mail. I'll wait until Thursday then call my insurance company to see if they received them. So now another waiting game.
Rant!!!
Jul 28, 2007
7/28/2007: It has been two weeks since I handed in my final paper work to my surgeon's office. I called last Tuesday and it still had not been sent in to my insurance. I tried to call again yesterday, and could not get a hold of anyone. I'm calling again on Monday and going to continue to call until I get an answer from someone. Geeeesh. I was told they would send it right away, their right away and my right away are totally different.
Waiting
Jul 10, 2007
7/11/2007: Had my last appointment with Nut. and Psych and got cleared for everything. I handed in my final papers to the surgeon and now just waiting for my insurance approval. Called Tuesday to see if they were submitted yet. Nope. Told me to call back next Monday, I'm calling Friday, can't wait over weekend to know.
Starting Protein/Vitamins
Jun 19, 2007
I've started drinking protein shakes and trying to get in my 60 mg needed a day. So far haven't had a hard time doing that, but I'm sure when I have to sip, sip, sip it will be more difficult; and I've increased my vitamin supplements. I've always taken supplements, so it shouldn't be to hard to take what I need. Right now I'm taking:
Biotin-- 5000 mg a day
Vit. B-12-- 2 sublimal tabs a day
Prenatal Vitamins - 1 tab a day
By doing this I'm trying to get into the habit of taking what I need after surgery. I want to taste different protein products to see which ones I like. But from what I understand, my taste may change after surgery. I'll will keep you updated on that.
The Biotin is for any future hair loss I may have and I use hair products by the name of Neway (shampoo and conditioner) I guess I will see if starting this early helps at all. I will keep you updated on that aspect too.
Biotin-- 5000 mg a day
Vit. B-12-- 2 sublimal tabs a day
Prenatal Vitamins - 1 tab a day
By doing this I'm trying to get into the habit of taking what I need after surgery. I want to taste different protein products to see which ones I like. But from what I understand, my taste may change after surgery. I'll will keep you updated on that.
The Biotin is for any future hair loss I may have and I use hair products by the name of Neway (shampoo and conditioner) I guess I will see if starting this early helps at all. I will keep you updated on that aspect too.
My Local Psychologist....
May 28, 2007
I had my first appt. with my psychologist today. I've gone to him before, years ago, so I felt very comfortable with him. And he is familiar with WLS, both his sister and brother have had it done. He thinks I am a very good candidate for the surgery, and stated he feels my depression and eating are incident related. In other words, I can be fine and happy until a stressful issue comes up and this can set me off into sadness. But I am going to continue to see him just to keep ahead of any thing that may come along that I feel I may not be able to handle.
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09/11/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 20, 2006
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