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Well I am 5 months out today.  I've lost 85 lbs now, I can't belive it.  My confidence had increased so much it is amazing.  I feel attractive!!  I actually want to have my picture taken.

Things have slowly  gotten busier for me.  I'm hosting a WLS get togther this month at American Lake.  This is the first time I've done something like this so I hope everyone has a good time visiting.  Work has been busy to... I think some peoples toes are getting stepped on.  LOL

Oh I just want to say I am soo looking forward to next month.  I am taking my son to Silverwood for his birthday!!  Waterpark and rollercoasters here I come!!

Well there is a new pic in the profile, let me know what you think!

Well color me busy!  Again a long time between updates!  Well first things first,  I am down 75 lbs since surgery and 85 over all.  What a difference. Asthma is so undercontrol (harldy ever need my inhaler anymore) feet  don't hurt, knees don't hurt, I love it!!  My skin is another issue though, can I say ewww.....!!!  Saggy baggy skin and I'm only half way to goal.  I have no idea how its gonna be when I get another 50 lbs off!  Oh well I will take what ever it is cause I will be healthier than ever!  I've been going regulary to my support group, I have read how people who go to support group lose more overall and keep it off better so I am committed to going at least 2-3 times a month.  
I got my labs back too from my 3 month check up.  I am a bit low in protein, and vit A. I will also need to watch my iron.  I have switched vitamins lately so I am hoping that the new one makes a difference.  Still working on my protein though.  Its so hard to eat enough, and I still struggle with supplements. 

LOL  Other than that I have had no comlications and I am loving my RNY!!!

Yea I am a slacker.  LOL Like everyone else I have gotten busy and not updated here like I should.   Any how life is great, I am down 51 lbs since surgery and 61 over all.  I must say I am very happy with the way things are going.
As far as food goes shakes all of a sudden started to make me, I just picked up some new ones made of soy so we will see if that works any better.  Eats are pretty good.  I tolerate pretty much anything except chicken,  shrimp and tenderloin are the best. Yummy!! Haven't tried pork yet I think it will be awhile before I get brave enough for that.  Getting food stuck is painful, although throwing up is nothing like it used to be.  It's like a big burp and out it comes, no bile or stomach acid.  
Gonna take my measurements tonight and I will post them tomorrow.  Along with some new pics.

I ment to post this earlier but I got busy this weekend.  lol  Anyhow I had my 1st check up friday, to get my drain pulled and see how this were going.  Everything is fine and the drain is out! (ughh that was something else) and I am down 12lbs and that was at 9 days out!!
I am so grateful to get that thing out of me, I feel 100%better with it gone!

Well  I'm back!!  LOL  I know some of you want all the details from the hospital so I am going to post it here and try to on the washington board too.

Surgery morning went so fast, we got to the hosp, of course admissions hadn't sent up my packet, went down to get it came back and they took me right over to the prep area.  Got changed into a hospital gown and bootys and got right over into a bed!  They came real fast after that.  I think god knew I couldn't stand a long wait, got my IV put in signed my paperwork a good dose of fentanyl and off I went!!  I vaguely remember getting into the OR having them tie down my arms and legs and popping a mask on my face then lights out for me.

Next thing I remember being in my room with my hubby and Shelly there and the nurse making me walk around.  I had alchol pads to sniff (they really help the nausea) and my morphine pump.  Shelly told me I was holdin on to that button for dear life!!  After that it was more walking, getting the cath out of my bladder (that was easy and didn't hurt a bit) walkin and a sippin.  Everyone was real nice.  I will tell you to keep up with your pain meds though don't wait till you are in pain to call call as soon as you get a twinge because sometimes it takes a while for them to get it to you.

I went in on wed and was home friday afternoon.  The Dr said I could go thurs but I declined beacuse I has heard the 3rd day was the most painful and wanted to be there so I wouldn't worry.  I'm glad I did.  3rd day is the most painful and I had a real hard time passing gas (finally not a issue)  It was nice to be there and know that it was normal.

I really apprecite the way Madigan has nurses that have gone through the RNY procedure working on the same floor as you.  It was great to have the nurse say that they has been through the same thing and they totally understand how you feel.   Like good faries!!  

Well I am tired and it is time to go to bed.  Night!!

Well in a few more hours I will be on the otherside and in recovery.  Having a hard time winding down and have been trying to keep the weepies away most of the day.  I won't lie I am worried.  I have never had surgery before and I have so many people depending on me....  Wish me luck everyone.  I am going to take a shower and get goin with my antimicrobial wipes.

~~Jill

Well I have 2 days left.  I am so happy, nervous, excited, scared.  LOL I am driving everyone crazy!!
I am so grateful that I didn't have to go on a liquid diet or do bowel prep, I think I would have lost my mind.  Don't get me wrong I would have done it if I needed to I am just grateful that I didn't need to.
Shelly has volunteered to be my angel, I wish I could do the same for her but she's having her surgery the day I am getting out.  Good luck shelly!!
I am working on getting packed for the hospital and getting my house cleaned real good.  I figure the boys won't be able to do too much damage while I am gone.

Well I better get going on my house work.  I'll type more later....

Well now we will have to see if my surgery date will have to be delayed.  I was having what I thought was kidnet pain and well it turns out that I have a 5cm cyst on one of my ovaries.  Ouchie!!  The Dr. said that I had pain transference and that was why my kidney was hurting?  Not to sure about that.  any ways cause it is so big and hurting me I will probable have to deal with this before I get my wls surg.  The Dr said that was in case I have cancer. (WHAT??)  Freaked me out a bit I tell you.  Any ways I have to wait and see if I can get in for an ultrasound on tuesday this week and then a consult with the obgyn.  Wish this was all faster.  I can't stand not knowing what is happening.  *sigh*   

more later.....


Follow up...plain old cyst no worries!!

Well I am on the big countdown till surg day, Feb 4th.  I gave up caffeine last week and I am still getting headaches in the late afternoon.  I gave notice at work.  I have only told a few people there that I am having surg and surprisingly it hasn't leaked out and become general knowledge yet.  I am not trying to keep it a secret but there are a few that I could live with them not having the knowledge.  Ha ha I don't want to hear all the stories and if I know what I am doing.  Well I gotta go TTFN