First Stuck Episode and 50 Lbs GONE!

May 23, 2008

I had my 2nd fill on Monday- I had lost 4 lbs in 2 weeks which is good but I didn't feel like I had good restriction yet.  Did clear liquids the rest of Monday, shakes Tuesday and Wednesday then I continued shakes on Thursday cause I was quesy from meds I was taking.  Today I TRIED to eat very mushy egg salad.  Ate it slow...chewed it to death too.  OH MY GOD.  I got so stuck!!! The pain was horrible that I was at my desk crying.  I called the doctor's office and told them that I need to come in and get a little unfilled.  As soon as I got off the phone with them I did that lovely projectile vomiting I have heard about (right into the wastebasket thank god) and immediately felt better.  I drank only clear liquids after that and went to the doctors right after work.  They took out .25 CCs and what a difference!  I feel sosososososoooo much better.  It's very interesting what a difference such a little bit makes.  Anywho for some good news....I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 50 LBS now!  WHOO HOO!  Hopefully now I am at the right restriction (or close to it) and don't have another episode like that.

1st Fill and Onederland!

May 14, 2008

Got my 1st fill last week!  I found out that I have 8ccs in my 10cc band- the nurse practioner said the surgeon had to put so much in so it would fit my stomach.  AND I LOST 7 POUNDS IN 2 WEEKS SO I AM UNDER 200 POUNDS! WHOO HOO!  All that exercising is paying off!  What sucks is that I got a really bad sinus infection on Thursday and I haven't been able to work out.  I have been walking but that's it.  I've just been too weak to do much else.  I'm going to give it a go tomorrow.  If I feel good I'll work out for a half hour.  If not, I'll work out less.  It's strange how out of sorts I feel now that I'm not working out.  I'm actually LOOKING FORWARD to getting on the eliptical!  I've lost over 40 pounds and sometimes I find myself looking at myself in the mirror and saying "Who is that sexy woman?" lol!  I never thought I was ugly but man am I getting hotter as the pounds drop!  Ok let me stop before my head gets too big! 


Progress?

Apr 25, 2008

Since January I have lost a total of 35 lbs.  I haven't lost anything since the 2nd week since my surgery.  But I haven't gained any either so it's all good.  I joined Planet Fitness (again) recently and I LOVE their cardio machines!  The bike and eliptical have this cool feature where you tell it what your target heart rate is and it will adjust the resistance so it keeps you there!  I've been good and have been going about 4 times per week.  I hope that once I go to my next appointment at Dr. Kwon's they will give me to OK to start weights because I lose so much more faster doing both. 

I have started to eat REAL not mushy foods and it is going GREAT.  I am chewing the way I am supposed to and everything is going down fine thank god!  I will probably get a fill on 5/5 because I am a little too hungry. We shall see. 

I think I am making progress even though I haven't seen weight loss in awhile.  I am exercising frequently, eating right and I know I will start seeing results soon.  I hope that I will see some significant results by July because I'm going to Myrtle Beach July 12-19!


Post Op Appointment- 6 Days Post Op

Mar 25, 2008

Went to my post op appointment today and I lost 12 pounds since my surgery!  Whoooo hooo!  He took out my staples today and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would.   I also started protein shakes today- VERY happy about that. AND I go back to work tomorrow.  I am happy yet nervous about that.  I'm pretty sure I can make it through the day as long as I take it easy.  I do administrative work however it is quite a hike to get to my office.  I'll take it slow.  Gonna go watch Jeopardy now...Peace out!

Day of Surgery

Mar 20, 2008

So the day of surgery I was really nervous.  When I went in for pre op to get my IV, speak to the RN and anesthesiologist, I told the anesthesiologist that I was very nervous.  He gave me something for my nerves and by the time I was being wheeled into the OR I was all silly.  The last thing I remember was saying HEEEYYYY to my surgeon.  Then I was in recovery.  It felt like I got punched in the stomach.  Today, 3 days out, I feel much better.  All the gas is coming out (my family is keeping their distance haha) and the tightness in my chest comes and goes.  The weird thing is that my stomach is growling like I'm hungry- but I'm not.  My surgeon said that's my stomach getting used to the band.  Anywho gonna go rest some more then go for a walk.  Ta Ta for now


OMG 2 Days Til Surgery!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 17, 2008

Went to my pre op testing today...got weighed, blood tests, EKG etc.  I have lost a total of 23 lbs!!!!!!   My surgeon was thrilled with my progress.  Shoot I'M thrilled with my progress!  I am excited but getting nervous as it gets closer.  I have to be at the hospital around 6:45 AM on Wednesday.  I'll find out an exact time tomorrow.  I even have my own room! 

Starting Liquid Diet

Mar 08, 2008

Went to my surgeon's office on Friday and he gave me my surgery date- 3/19/08!  He said I have to start my liquid diet- 1 shake for breakfast, 1 shake for lunch and  a healthy dinner.  I was doing 1 shake for breakfast, a healthy lunch and a healthy dinner.  I started yesterday and it was kinda difficult being my mother bought these lovely chocolate donuts and they were sitting on the kitchen table all day.  AND she bought doritos for the kids.  I know it will be really tough at home but I'll be ok at work because there is nothing there to tempt me.  I'm tempted to ask my mom to keep all that crap upstairs so it's not right in front of my face but I don't think she'll do it.  I should just get used to having that kind of stuff in the house because it's not going to change.  At least until I get my own place again.

Date with the Surgeon!

Mar 04, 2008

So I called the Surgeon's office today to see if they got my upper endoscopy results.  They did so I figured I might as well ask them if I could see the doctor earlier.  They had an opening on Friday at 3!  OMG!  So most likely I will have my surgery in 2 weeks! OMG OMG OMG!!!  I am so so so happy! 

Went to the Dietician....

Feb 25, 2008

So my surgeon requires everyone to go to the dietician 2 weeks before your appointment with him to get a surgery date.  I had my appointment today.  I got weighed and I have lost a total of 14 POUNDS!!!!!  I am at my pre op goal however they still want me to follow the diet to make sure my liver is pliable.  AND the best part is that I have my appointment with the surgeon on March 11th!  After I see hime I will finally have my surgery date!!  WHOO HOOO!!  I'm hoping that my surgery is at the end of March. 

Got weighed 2day!

Feb 08, 2008

Ok so today I got weighed at my surgeon's office.  I lost EIGHT pounds!  I'm down to 229!!!  4 more pounds to go!  I am so so motivated now to get it off by the 25th!!!!!!!  I won't be using my grandfather's scale anymore...I will go to the surgeon's office from now on to get weighed.

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03/19/2008
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