7 months out

Nov 16, 2008

I  know it has been a while since I last posted. Well today I weighed and I have lost another 5 pounds. It feel's so great to be over half way to my goal. I just got back from a cruise and I can not believe the things I accomplished on this cruise.  I also can't believe that I actually was able to climb many flights of stairs without being out of breath. I feel so young and happy since this surgery I dont have any aches and pains like I use to. I can pretty much keep up or out do most of my friends now  and that is a great feeling to not be the one holding people back. I am so glad I did this. The only thing I am missing for some reason is soda I have been craving it for about a month now and I dont know why. I have not had any in over a year you would think I would be over this.

well today marks 5 months

Sep 07, 2008

Well lets see it has been 3 months since I posted anything. I have lost 98lbs as of today , 6lbs of that is from before surgery. I am so exited that I am almost at the 100lb mark. I went to my 20 year reunion last month and  it was a blast and it felt so great that people I went to school with all said that I looked great and had not changed a bit. If they only knew that I had gained over a hundred pounds since graduation and now have lost it they would of been shocked. I did not say much to many of them about my surgery because in a couple years we are having another reunion and I want to go back  at my goal weight and surprise them all. That is when I will tell them all what I have done.

 Well yesterday was Dr. Jawad's picnic and it was so great to see the accomplishments of other patients there. I told Dr J that he saved my life and I am so happy that he was my surgeon. I feel like a new person with all this weight gone. I tell anyone who will listen  how great this surgery is and that they should go see Dr. J if they are thinking of surgery.


   I am now into size 20 pants and 18 20 shirts boy it feels great I can't remember the last time I wore any of these sizes it has been years. I am hoping to be in to 16 by Christmas  maybe sooner if things keep going. Well I hope everyone is doing well and I will post something new soon.

Well things are going a little slower now

Jun 10, 2008

I have kinda figured things out I think it seems when everyone gets to about 8 weeks or about 50lbs it seems we all start slowing down or stopping altogether.  I kinda got discouraged but then all of a sudden I lost 5lbs in a few days. It gave me a feeling of ok things are just doing what they should. I keep working out as much as I can and I make sure I drink plenty of fluids I have learned my lesson with that also if I am outside in the heat for a longtime I get kind sick to my stomach if I don't keep my self hydrated.  I am so glad I had this surgery it is the best thing I have done for myself I feel great and my clothes just keep getting bigger and bigger.  I am hoping to have at least another 15lbs gone by August 14 that is when I leave for my class reunion I am looking forward to it and letting everyone see me and how well I am doing. Well I am going to go for now anyone reading this just remember keep positive and keep up the great work.

Bye bye g tube yeah!

May 16, 2008

Well the g tube is gone and so is 50lbs yeah!  Life is good! I had some discomfort and pain when the g tube came out but that has subsided the drainage seems to be going away also. I still would not change a thing this is the best decision I have made. I have lost over 35 inches total in 6 weeks I sure can see the changes in my clothes.  I will post soon when I have new news.  As soon as the hubby gets home I will try to get some new pictures posted.

4 weeks out today

May 05, 2008

Well I wont say it has been an easy ride but a ride well worth taking. I am down 45lbs today and I feel so great. I am already doing things that I only  had thoughts of doing a couple months ago. My clothes are getting so big and that is a great feeling it makes me want to run out and buy new. I wont be buying any for a little while because I have enough in smaller sizes to get me by for now. I have to keep reminding myself to drink plenty of fluids when I am out and about that seems the hardest thing so far. Eating out has not been to bad my husband and I usually split things and he has lost weight now to.

2 weeks out

Apr 22, 2008

The diet we are limited to sucks but at least it is working. I am getting my fluids in pretty easy now. I weighed today and I am down  a total of 30lbs yeah! I measured my self before surgery  and measure this past Sunday a total of 21 inches gone it makes me feel pretty good.  I have a lot more energy now and have been getting a lot of things done around thew house within reason of course.

Will post more when I have updates.

First visit to Dr.s after surgery!

Apr 14, 2008

Well I was pleasantly surprised today at the doctors, I have lost 17lbs yeah!
I could not believe I was expecting 10 or 12 maybe 17 just blew me away.
I go 4 weeks from today to have the g-tube taken out. Was hoping sooner but oh well it is not that bad. I am having issues with food only because I feel like I don't eat hardly anything but I am not hungry so I guess I am ok. I am going to try something new tomorrow and see if it helps the feeling I am going to break up my protein shakes between  my meals a little more and see what happens.

Will report in later when I have something new to report.

Home from hospital

Apr 09, 2008

Feeling wonderful very surprised at how good I actually feel, Things went very well and
I am so great full to Dr. J  he is the best. I just have to focus on drinking more. To me that is my hardest part. I want to thank everyone for all their support it has really helped make this an easier time.

Well Tomorrow Is The Big Day!

Apr 06, 2008

Well it has been an interesting ride these past few days. I have been on the emotional roller coaster all week. I was thinking what am I doing and then I would think I am making my self healthier. I am glad I have made this decision even with the roller coaster ride.

I got my approval Letter Yeah!

Feb 27, 2008

I could not believe it when I came home from work today I was so excites because there was my letter of approval from the insurance company. I got my date it is April 7th I am so excited but scared also. I am told this is normal feelings for someone who is actually now just waiting for their new life to begin.

About Me
Crystal River, FL
Location
30.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/07/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 08, 2008
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I got my approval Letter Yeah!

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