greeneyegurl1980
6 1/2 months out
Jul 12, 2009
Ok so I am not good at updating and I know this lol. I am currently 6 1/2 months out and am down from 342 to 235. I am very proud of how much I have lost and am very excited for the future.
I recently had a small complication due to the surgery and that was an internal hernia. They were not able to find it through a cat scan so they did a camera in my belly and repaired it then. I have a wonderful doctor and am very pleased by how he took care of me and made sure I was back to normal.
I am now noticing my weight loss slowing down and it is very aggravating at times. I am also now able to eat more and find myself more hungery so I am now trying to make sure I stay on track.
I am going to post some updated pics soon. Hope everyone else is having a great summer.
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I recently had a small complication due to the surgery and that was an internal hernia. They were not able to find it through a cat scan so they did a camera in my belly and repaired it then. I have a wonderful doctor and am very pleased by how he took care of me and made sure I was back to normal.
I am now noticing my weight loss slowing down and it is very aggravating at times. I am also now able to eat more and find myself more hungery so I am now trying to make sure I stay on track.
I am going to post some updated pics soon. Hope everyone else is having a great summer.
2 month post op appt
Feb 10, 2009
Today was my 2 month checkup even though I don't hit 2 months until the 19th. The appt went really well. I have been basing my weight loss at 333 day of surgery but I made a mistake and it was actually 336, so technically I am down 42 lbs instead of the 38. I was worried because it seemed like everyone was losing so much more than me but now that I found out my true weight I feel so much better. He said I have lost 21% which is wonderful.
I am starting to notice the difference a little more now. I tried on a pair of my older 24 jeans and they fit perfectly..I was estatic. I also am fitting a lot better in my shirts and those stupid chairs at the doctors office lol. I am just so into myself right now :)
I fell off the bandwagon and stopped journaling my food but I started it back up. I feel that it helps me a lot. I am dedicated to keep it up.
Well I just wanted to give a little update...
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I am starting to notice the difference a little more now. I tried on a pair of my older 24 jeans and they fit perfectly..I was estatic. I also am fitting a lot better in my shirts and those stupid chairs at the doctors office lol. I am just so into myself right now :)
I fell off the bandwagon and stopped journaling my food but I started it back up. I feel that it helps me a lot. I am dedicated to keep it up.
Well I just wanted to give a little update...
2 weeks and 5 days out
Jan 07, 2009
I am horrible about updating anything that consists of me putting words down
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Well i had my surgery on December 19th and it went really well w/o any complications. I was really nervous at first but they gave me some good medicine
and it made me feel alot better until they wheeled me back to the OR. Once they took me back I was in the hall and bawling my eyes out. The angel nurse lol came and held my hand and gave me more feel good medicine. After they transfered me to the table I don't remember anything else! I must say that was the BEST sleep I have ever had and made a suggestion that they let me do that at least 3 x a week.
My stay in the hospital was ok, I didn't feel like the nurses were as helpful as I would of liked them to be but I did have my husband and mom there. I was up within 4 hours of surgery ready to walk. I tolerated water and everything else they gave me fine. I did so good that I was able to come home then next day (20th). Of course as soon as I got home I got on that dang scale
and noticed that I was up a few lbs. Day of surgery I was 333 and when I came home I was 335. I lost a bunch of water weight though within those few days and got down to 318. I was stuck at 318 for about a week and am now down to 313 so that's a total of 20 lbs.
I was truly feeling like I was doing something wrong because everyone else was losing about 30 lbs their first few weeks but realized that everyone is different and I should be thankful of the 20 that I did lose.
I am starting on more solid foods but chewing really well. I have not had any problems w/ food other than sugar free pudding...
let me tell you that is the devil lol..It made my belly hurt so bad that I cannot even look at it anymore.
Well I just wanted to update a little bit and I hope everyone is doing great..
Oh yea I started working out and also started at curves..woo hoo for me
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! Well i had my surgery on December 19th and it went really well w/o any complications. I was really nervous at first but they gave me some good medicine
and it made me feel alot better until they wheeled me back to the OR. Once they took me back I was in the hall and bawling my eyes out. The angel nurse lol came and held my hand and gave me more feel good medicine. After they transfered me to the table I don't remember anything else! I must say that was the BEST sleep I have ever had and made a suggestion that they let me do that at least 3 x a week. My stay in the hospital was ok, I didn't feel like the nurses were as helpful as I would of liked them to be but I did have my husband and mom there. I was up within 4 hours of surgery ready to walk. I tolerated water and everything else they gave me fine. I did so good that I was able to come home then next day (20th). Of course as soon as I got home I got on that dang scale
and noticed that I was up a few lbs. Day of surgery I was 333 and when I came home I was 335. I lost a bunch of water weight though within those few days and got down to 318. I was stuck at 318 for about a week and am now down to 313 so that's a total of 20 lbs. I was truly feeling like I was doing something wrong because everyone else was losing about 30 lbs their first few weeks but realized that everyone is different and I should be thankful of the 20 that I did lose.
I am starting on more solid foods but chewing really well. I have not had any problems w/ food other than sugar free pudding...
let me tell you that is the devil lol..It made my belly hurt so bad that I cannot even look at it anymore.Well I just wanted to update a little bit and I hope everyone is doing great..
Oh yea I started working out and also started at curves..woo hoo for me
My insurance is approved and I have a possible date
Dec 09, 2008
Went to my appt today and they told me that my insur has approved my surgery. I am so excited and blessed because at first I didn't think it was going to get approved because of some miscommunication between the insur co and the doctors office. But it all fell through. Not to mention my ins is changing on the 1st of Jan so it's VERY important that I get the surgery this month or I am going to have to pay!
The doctor told me there is a STRONG possiblity that I will be able to get the surgery on December 19th because of a possible cancellation. He said that he really thinks this person is not going to be able to get the surgery because of problems w/ her insurance co. I feel horrible for saying that I hope it falls through on my behalf...but hey we got to look out for ourselves once in awhile...lol..
I am very nervous but excited at the same time. I have never had surgery so I don't know what to expect not to mention I am afraid to be put to sleep. But God has my back and will watch over me.
I have decided to do some video blogs on youtube after i watched a series of blogs from massagegoddess and to be honest they have given me a lot of inspiration. I think it's important for post op patients to watch other peoples progress and opinions. So therefore I am also going to do one.
Well I am off to record my video blog so if you get a chance check it out you can look me up by typing greeneyegurl1980.
The doctor told me there is a STRONG possiblity that I will be able to get the surgery on December 19th because of a possible cancellation. He said that he really thinks this person is not going to be able to get the surgery because of problems w/ her insurance co. I feel horrible for saying that I hope it falls through on my behalf...but hey we got to look out for ourselves once in awhile...lol..
I am very nervous but excited at the same time. I have never had surgery so I don't know what to expect not to mention I am afraid to be put to sleep. But God has my back and will watch over me.
I have decided to do some video blogs on youtube after i watched a series of blogs from massagegoddess and to be honest they have given me a lot of inspiration. I think it's important for post op patients to watch other peoples progress and opinions. So therefore I am also going to do one.
Well I am off to record my video blog so if you get a chance check it out you can look me up by typing greeneyegurl1980.
Some Exciting News
Nov 25, 2008
Maria (ins lady) called me today with some exciting news. She told me that my ins co has approved the surgery, I just have to submit two more things and I will have my surgery date. Maria said that they are going to prob schedule me in sometime for next month. I am so excited and scared. It's becoming more real and I am praying that I don't chicken out. I'm not scared of the actual surgery I am scared of being put to sleep. I have never had surgery before and don't know what to expect....
Stress Test (November 24)
Nov 24, 2008
Well today I had my stress test for my cardiac clearence. I thought I was going to die. I already have extreme anxiety when it comes to my heart so when I got on that machine and my heart started beating all fast I literally thought I was going to have a heart attack. I just can't believe I have let myself get to the point where walking for 3 minutes almost kills me. I was so tired and out of breath after 3 minutes. It seemed like an hour. I cannot wait to get this surgery so I can walk like normal people. I am so nervous about getting the surgery but I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired........
Hopefully I will have a date soon!!!!!!
Hopefully I will have a date soon!!!!!!
Waiting to hear
Nov 22, 2008
Well since I have had my first appt in july for surgery up in Pittsburgh, things have seemed to be moving pretty fast. I am only waiting on getting my stress test done and finishing up some blood work this week. Hopefully it doesn't take long to hear back from the insurance company so I can get the surgery next month sometime. I have a lot of scared feelings and a lot of excitment right now. I guess this is normal for anybody that is about to make a major change in their life. Well I will keep updating as I know more.
About Me
Weirton, WV
Location
47.9
BMI
Surgery
12/19/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 06, 2007
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