2 weeks post op RNY

Jun 21, 2011

Tomorrow will be my 2 weeks post-op. I have had my ups and downs these 2 weeks. I am currently at 244.4. this is 8 pounds in 2 weeks. I gained about 10 pounds thru surgery. Pre-surgery weight was 252.4, so I have been going steadily down so far. Its' been difficult to get in all of my protein each day. Nausea haunts me most of the time. I made some homemade broccoli and cheese soup with added protein. Pureed the broccoli really well. I have made that my main protein mainstay besides the shakes. The vitamins are difficult too. I am staying hydrated which is one thing I can be sure of. I am happy with the surgery. Very happy I made the big move. I continue to build up my strength. Monday was full of energy, today was empty. Came home from work and slept 2 hours. That is NOT me! I will be so glad to get back the energy. This sucks! Also, I am walking a couple times a day and working too. I was planning on going back to the gym today but the nap sounded better. Bruising on my abdomen is fading finally. Poke holes are healing well. I had a small umbilical hernia repaired too, so I think most of my discomfort is coming from that site. Not enough discomfort to take anything though. Most of my pre-surgery meds have been stopped. I was going to taper down off my anti-depressant but with the loss of my brother, have decided against that for a while. 
 I would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, kind words and prayers during my time of surgery and the loss of my brother.
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I'm Home!!!!!

Jun 10, 2011

I am now a loser!!!! I got home Friday the 10th about noon. My hemoglobin dropped to 7 so feeling pretty weak. Nothing else has gone wrong. I got a little sick my first night after the surgery. My meds didn't agree with me. That wasn't fun! At first I felt like I couldn't get enough fluids, I was so dry and thirsty. It has leveled out now since I can continually sip.
  I would like to take a minute to tell you about my brother. He passed away this morning. He was 54 years old and obese. I am sad to lose him, but know the words he told me the night before my surgery. He said "I was doing a brave thing to live longer, he knew it was too late for him but wanted the best for me." We were told the only way to save him was for a weight loss of 200lbs. We all know how difficult it is to live with obesity. I mourn my brother Larry for him being a wonderful brother and a son of God. I rejoice his entrance to Heaven. I know he is in the best place for him to be. Please keep him in your prayers.
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Its' scheduled

May 23, 2011

My surgery date is set for June 8th at 11am central time. I am so ready for this. I don't think the reality has hit me yet. Will write more when it comes to me. Guess I am in shock it is finally happening!
I am really having a hard time right now. My husband has decided that he doesn't think I need the surgery. He says you have lost this much weight, why have it. I have tried to tell him why I need to do this and why I want to. He is not listening to me. I have told him that I WILL have this done with or without him. I don't see the marriage making it through this bump in the road. I am becoming more withdrawn and resenting his words and actions. I gotta be strong and continue this journey to the end. Or beginning as I start my new life after RNY.
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Nervous?

May 22, 2011

I wish I knew why I was so nervous about my appt. with the surgeon this morning. Could be, my daughter could have my grandson any day, afraid I may not be able to be there. Found out that my next to oldest sister Holly had a heart attack a few weeks back. Didn't call me cause she didn't want to worry me. My baby boy is 18 and graduating from high school this Sunday. Seems like I get this close and now am wondering if I should put it off until after the baby is born. I have been praying that when given my options God guides me.
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Its' happened!!!!!!

May 13, 2011

Just a quick note. I got my insurance approval today!!!!!!!!
I am so relieved to have that past me now. I meet with the surgeon on May 23. I will get a surgery date that day. I am so excited!!!
 
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Finally!

May 05, 2011

After numerous phone calls to the weight ctr and to my insurance, my paperwork has been submitted. I received a follow-up call from Anthem saying they did get it and had been assigned to be reveiwed. Trying to stay positive with the weight ctr. but why did I have to do all the calling and obtain a different fax number and talk to the manager? I thought that was what the money up front was for. Oh well, now I can wait in peace if that is possible. 
  Continue to work out 1-2 hours a day. Feel pretty good. My knees are always hurting, but this is to be expected. My energy level has increased alot.
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WTF!!!!!!!

May 04, 2011

Need to vent a little right now.  Checked with my insurance this morning to see if they have made the approval for surgery. Nothing had been received!!! Called the weight ctr. they say that it was sent but they just found out this morning too that it hadn't been received. So, it was resubmitted today!!!! I can't help but be frustrated. I should have listened to myself and had them refax it last Friday! Well, guess I will work frustrations out at the gym again today.
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Another step taken

Apr 27, 2011

I saw my Dr. at the Weight Ctr. yesterday. Shockingly enough, I was told I was ready for everything to be sent to my insurance for approval. This was sooner than I expected. I was so excited! Now I wait for the insurance. I have Faith, so I know it will be approved if it is Gods' will.
  I also found a very cheap and clean place to exercise and swim. I am very excited about this. The local Holiday Inn has a swim club and allows me to stay as long as I want. Today was my third day in a row to go. My friend Kelly went with me to show me some different stretches and etc. She is my closest support I have right now. Kelly is a little petite lady, who has little chicken legs. My daughter lives an hour away, encourages me as much as possible. Tammy and Jaime are awesome! They are far away but I know I can always call or text. I think if it wasn't for Kelly, Tammy and Jaime I  would have lost my mind. 
  My husband continues to be as much support as a broken down mattress that has been out in the rain and fell from 20 stories up. He brought home 2 dozen donuts yesterday. I have not touched the boxes. But he keeps saying " you'll break down" Heck no I am not going to!!! I am gonna be a loser of this other person and no one is going to stop me.
  Enough for now. Pray for the approval to be swift!
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I feel good!!!

Apr 13, 2011

Today has been a good day. I weighed this morning and I have lost 22 pounds since I decided to go on this journey. At my heaviest I was 288!!!!!! I am now 266. I am quite proud of myself. I lost some weight before I even went to the weight management center. I was so embarrassed at weighing that much.
  It was said today "looks like your clothes are falling off of you!" I said Thanks! That is my hopes! All of these big clothes fall off and I can finally wear a regular sized shirt or jeans. I don't know when the last time was that I actually bought an outfit that I truly loved. Usually it is out of necessity that I buy anything. I wear uniforms to work so who needs pretty clothes? Uniforms can be pretty too and I want to buy some very frilly ones for once! I not only want to feel better but my self image needs a total overhaul. I have always thought that I don't need someone to tell me I am pretty, smart, nice, sexy. But being honest with myself, it does help when you have encouragement and someone telling you "good job!" I told my husband that he needs to tell me "he can tell I am losing weight", not agreeing with someone else saying it. I want to hear it from HIM! But I only want the Truth! 
  I thank the Lord for giving me this opportunity to become the person I was meant to be.  I also thank my OH friends that are a text or phone call away.
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Moving ahead>

Apr 05, 2011

Had another appointment this afternoon. Lost another 4 pounds. I have 2 behavior classes and 2 appts. with the Center physician to go through yet. I was told May 5th would be the date my insurance would be submitted my information for approval. One more month is something I can live with. I have waited this long! Have made a few new friends on OH this week. I don't think I have ever had so many people on my side. It is so nice knowing that there are others out there who are struggling with the same thing. I don't wish this on anyone, but it sure is nice knowing I am not alone.
  The Lord continues to be the guiding force of my life. With him I know we can be successful in all that we do.
  My friends who text me and encourage me to smile, thank you so much! You know who you are!
  I told a friend of mine about having surgery the other day. I was so shocked at the reaction! She said " you act happy about that!" and of course" I said heck yeah I am! " This is a person who I felt a kinship with since she had the same weight problems I have.   To each their own I guess.
  Hoping this week continues to go fast so i can get some serious fishing in this coming weekend.
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