amy R.
WL Update
Jul 30, 2007
I am almost five months post op and have lost 77lbs! I feel great and am working out 4-5 days a week. I have more energy and have gone down 5 sizes! This has been a fabulous experience for me and a good choice for my family.
Nice N Easy
Apr 13, 2007
Well, I am six weeks post op and doing well. Why Nice N Easy? It reminds me of hair dye and the fact that for years I referred to myself as Miss Clairol blode (now I am a redhead, true(r) to my natural color) and like my hair color, I am forever changing. My oldest son asked, "mom have I ever seen your natural hair color?", what a gift from God, right?
To date I have lost 38 lbs! I am feeling better and have joined the gym. I find myself weighing constantly waiting for that next pound (I have been here for a week) but overall I am pleased with my weightloss. We'll discuss the gym in a minute. Post op has been much easier than I expected. I am able to eat chicken, tuna and beef. Still unable to eat much in the course of the day but each day is getting better. I have found that on days that I eat more, I tend to lose. I can't explain that.
About the gym. I know now why I haven't been a member of one in years, they are EXHAUSTING! I am going faithfully and have a date with a personal trainer on Monday. Wish me luck!
To date I have lost 38 lbs! I am feeling better and have joined the gym. I find myself weighing constantly waiting for that next pound (I have been here for a week) but overall I am pleased with my weightloss. We'll discuss the gym in a minute. Post op has been much easier than I expected. I am able to eat chicken, tuna and beef. Still unable to eat much in the course of the day but each day is getting better. I have found that on days that I eat more, I tend to lose. I can't explain that.
About the gym. I know now why I haven't been a member of one in years, they are EXHAUSTING! I am going faithfully and have a date with a personal trainer on Monday. Wish me luck!
Woo Hoo!
Mar 13, 2007
Well, it is 12 days since my RNY and I feel great! I have been back at work for two days, here's my story:
I arrived at the hospital at 8am, changed into gown and waited in a holding room of sorts with a recliner and some chairs for my husband and parents. I was the second case of the day and Dr. Avera was delayed due to an outpatient procedure. Around 10:30 they told me it shouldn't be much longer. I really wanted a biscuit and gravy (what can I say, I'm from the South!). Around eleven they came for me and I kissed the family good bye. I was taken to an area for the iv to be started and to "wait" until they were ready for me. I was not an easy stick and after three nurses, I finally had an iv. i was told that i would have a line in my neck for blood to be drawn from and meds to be given through. needless to say, i was not looking forward to having that without the iv in my arm to put me out. i was given something to make me drowsy and then wheeled into the operating room while i was still awake. that was a little stressful. the staff was dressing me and setting up equipment. my surgeon spoke to me and was ordering people to do differnt tasks. a little overwhelming! the next thing i knew, the anestiologist was placing a mask over my mouth and asking me to take deep breaths and count. i remember saying "2" before i was OUT.
I woke up several hours later in my room with my husband praying over me. my throat hurt worse than anything from the tube that was put down my throat. pulling myself out of bed was difficult because of the incisions. i walked that evening and a few times the next day. the staff at singing river hospital was FABULOUS! they responded quickly and were all about educating me. It was a very nice experience. overall, i did not experience even half of the pain/discomfort i had expected to feel. i was discharged a day early from the hospital and spent all of last week laying around the house.
I have been able to walk one lap around the office (appr. 350 steps) and then i leave the group. i am trying not ot over do it this first week.
I arrived at the hospital at 8am, changed into gown and waited in a holding room of sorts with a recliner and some chairs for my husband and parents. I was the second case of the day and Dr. Avera was delayed due to an outpatient procedure. Around 10:30 they told me it shouldn't be much longer. I really wanted a biscuit and gravy (what can I say, I'm from the South!). Around eleven they came for me and I kissed the family good bye. I was taken to an area for the iv to be started and to "wait" until they were ready for me. I was not an easy stick and after three nurses, I finally had an iv. i was told that i would have a line in my neck for blood to be drawn from and meds to be given through. needless to say, i was not looking forward to having that without the iv in my arm to put me out. i was given something to make me drowsy and then wheeled into the operating room while i was still awake. that was a little stressful. the staff was dressing me and setting up equipment. my surgeon spoke to me and was ordering people to do differnt tasks. a little overwhelming! the next thing i knew, the anestiologist was placing a mask over my mouth and asking me to take deep breaths and count. i remember saying "2" before i was OUT.
I woke up several hours later in my room with my husband praying over me. my throat hurt worse than anything from the tube that was put down my throat. pulling myself out of bed was difficult because of the incisions. i walked that evening and a few times the next day. the staff at singing river hospital was FABULOUS! they responded quickly and were all about educating me. It was a very nice experience. overall, i did not experience even half of the pain/discomfort i had expected to feel. i was discharged a day early from the hospital and spent all of last week laying around the house.
I have been able to walk one lap around the office (appr. 350 steps) and then i leave the group. i am trying not ot over do it this first week.
3 days to go......
Feb 26, 2007
Three days before THE day and I honestly think I am having a nervous breakdown! I am nervous and excited and withdrawing from caffiene at an alarming rate and I think I would be willing to serve jail time for a coke! Will this feeling end? Tomorrow is the pre-admit and fianl pre-op consult. Did I mention I need medicine? I spoke with his nurse today via email and she asked if I needed anything. I told her SEDATIVES but she thinks I am kidding. I have told my co-workers that if I had nerve problems like this, I woulnd't need the surgery.
7 days to go.....
Feb 22, 2007
So, I am now seven days away from surgery! I am so excited. The past few weeks have been a whirl wind of appointments. I went on Monday for my pre-op and to my doctor for surgical clearance today. Tomorrow is the psych eval and next Tuesday will be my pre-admit and final consult with the doctor before my surgery. I cannot get my head together. Things to pack and I still haven't found a protein supplement that doesn't make me gag. Urg!
In the beginning...
Feb 15, 2007
I am on my way! After three years of researching gastric bypass, I am finally going to do it, reclaim my life and my health. I met with Dr. Averera for the free seminar on January 6, 2007, my consult on February 8th, nutritional counseling and support group. I am scheduled next week on the 19th for all of the pre-op tests/blood work and my psych eval on the 23rd. Why is it that the thought of a psych eval makes me nervous? I picture lying on a couch with some man asking how my weight makes me feel. HEAVY! That's how. Ha! If all goes according to plan, my surgery will be on February 28th.
I spent the weekend thinking over everything and purchasing the supplements, protein and everything else and making myself a nervous wreck. I prayed about this on Sunday and turned it over to God. I firmly believe that this is the right choice and I have not been nervous one bit since. I am ready!
I spent the weekend thinking over everything and purchasing the supplements, protein and everything else and making myself a nervous wreck. I prayed about this on Sunday and turned it over to God. I firmly believe that this is the right choice and I have not been nervous one bit since. I am ready!
