lucille C.

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So yeserday I finally made it to Onederland! 199.2 Very happy!

Hello friends. Well summer is gone and it was nice. Im at 214 lbs and im doing well. Ive come a long way lost a total of 80 lbs. I believe its going slow but at least its going. I can eat anything but of course with strong restriction. I often find myself having a Gas X after a meal. It is getting better. Im severly anemic, and taking slofe iron which in turn makes me constipated. its so crazy. My Dr says those iron numbers have to rise of i will be getting iron infusions.. I still cant believe im at this weight im happy but its still hard for me to see myself .if you know wat i mean. I still feel like im almost 300 lbs.... I do have much more energy and sleep well at night. I got a bike for my birthday in august and have been riding 2ce. Im hoping to ride some more before the weather gets too cold. I really want to get to my goal weight of 168 at least by my 1 year anniversary in february. i will be extremlly happy getting to onederland hopefully soon! Im alittle fearful the weightloss will slow or stop . I know its all in my mind. im overall much healthier n happy. Hope to write soon.!!!! Happy Autumn!!!!!!!!

Hello friends! Happy Summer! Im doing well at 230.2 lbs. I think im a slow loser but its fine as long i continue losing! So that makes 62 lbs gone in almost 5 months! I havent been at this weight in a very long time. Im finally experiencing a joy i havent in years! I have more energy, im feeling better and im content to know im healthier. Only issues ive had is extreme hair loss at exactly 3 months out. I freaked! Especially in the shower while washing and omg in my brush its so crazy!!! Ive started using Renpure biotin and collagen shampoo and conditioner. Im gonna say after 2 weeks its getting better less hair falling out. Also ive been getting acid reflux alot. Waking up in the night with a horrible acid taste in my mouth my throat burning! I had to eat like 6 tums for it to stop. Very scarey. Im gonna tell my surgeon on the visit in august. Im taking omprezole but maybe i need a stronger dose?!? U know most of the time id rather drink my premier protein shakes instead of eating. but dr wants at least 2 meals and a shake hard to do sometimes!! So overall im happy i did the sleeve and grateful for my weightloss! Will write back soon enjoy ur Summer!!

Hey everyone! Well its been a ruff journey for me . YES I finally got sleeved on 2/21 surgery went well but i had complications. Caught an AFIB that i had to get cardioverted in icu. And also pneumonia. They kept me in ICU for a week. It was very hard getting well enough to come home. But ive recooperated and feel so much better. Ive been doing well tolerating most foods except any kind of bread. Today was the first day i got sick i think from taking all my meds at once. Nope i wont do that again. Drinking premier protein shakes and lots of water in sips of course. Im glad i finally got the surgery its bitter sweet. Cant eat the way i used to and have to get used to it at family dinners and outing but im learning. I went in at 294 im now 263 so thats 31 lbs in 5 weeks. I think thats good. Well ill visit here soon with more updates. Xoxo

Well my sleeve surgery is in about 5 days 2/21/17! Its so bittersweet. Its like something ive wanted to better myself for soo long and now fear is gripping me.  Im putting my life in Gods hands and praying for a safe surgery and recovery. Please say a prayer for me Thanks friends

Finally after years! Finally after my insurance approval in october 2016 I got my Surgery Date!!!!!! Its Feb 21 2017 !!!! I cant tell you how very happy and excited I am!!!! But tell me why my stomach is in knots right now!?! Initally i want the bypass but due to my Gastroparesis diagnosis my surgeon is switching to the sleeve.  My surgeon now wants me on a 2 week post op diet of medifast shakes so that my liver can shrink a bit.. Im hoping its not that hard and i dont wanna eat!!! Does anyone know how much weight u can lose on that? Its so very realistic to me now it was so far now within my reach i still cant believe it. Im having alittle anxiety but i guess thats normal! Ill keep posting my steps... please pray and wish me luck Thanks

Today is September 9, 2016 I have finally almost completed my many clearances for my surgery.. And YES it took me about 2 years to do!!!  I have endo and hemo and 1 meeting left before they submit my paper work to insurance for approval.  Im excited and really cannot wait to start my new life! My good friend and neighboor just had her surgery in august and shes been a great motivator for me to get a move on! Shes doing really well and im so happy for her! Ive come such a long way and its been hard but i know all this work will pay off!  

I have issues with this blog sometimes i write and it doesnt get pubished im hoping this goes through because id like to share my journey with others!

Will write again soon