Judy H.

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Its Monday, again. I am not feeling well today. Nothing sounds good to eat nor do I feel like eating. I am a little concerned I am losing weight too fast. I weighed this morning and I have lost another 3 pounds which puts me right at 30 pounds I have lost since my surgery date 06/01/07. Mark is also concerned I dont eat much. I am trying different foods but nothing has jumped out at me. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

Well, I survived my first week back at work. It was crazy but I did make it. I am happy about my weight loss and cannot wait to see what each new month has in store for me.  This has been a fantastic journey so far. Better than I expected. I am looking forward to beginning week 4 and trying out some new foods!! My co workers have been so supportive. My best friend Reba works with me so she has been a big shoulder to lean on when I think I want FOOD. I am so thankful I have her and my buddy Scott with me during the day to be my support. I really need them.  And of course, I have the best husband and family ever. Mark is always asking what I would like to try and what I need. He is the most wonderful husband in the world.  My kids are so happy with my weight loss. They loved me like I was but are so happy to see me happy. My daughter cant wait to take me shopping to help me pick out some "cool" clothes. I am looking forward to the shopping trip too. It is going to be a wonderul day for both of us. I told her to watch out, I will be wearing your clothes next year!

Well, this is my 4th day back at work.  It is going good so far. I get a little tired and cant seem to function as quickly as I did but I know this will come with time. I do get a little sore in my tummy are from sitting up all day and leaning over my desk. I weighed this morning and lost another 3 pounds for a total of 27 pounds. WOW! I am so excited. It is a wonderful feeling putting on clothes and looking better in them.  I actually feel better. I can imagine what I am going to feel like in several months after more weight loss.  Reba and I went out to eat for lunch for the first time yesterday. I ordered taco soup to sip on. When we went to check out, I knew the owner and wanted to let him know I had recently had the surgery. Boy, what a can of worms I opened. It wasnt a pleasant experience. I hope this doesnt happen too often but I expect it will a few times. Until next time.....

WOW! I borrowed my moms scales ( I dont own any) and I have lost 24 pounds. OH MY GOSH!  I cannot believe it.  I had no idea I had lost this much.  I have been feeling good. Getting ready to go back to work tomorrow for the first time since my surgery.  I ate some boiled chicken yesterday and it was wonderful.  Today at my mom and dads, she gave me some boiled shrimp to try for the protein.  It was heavenly!  I could only eat 6; they were small but so tasty.  I am starting to experiment with some foods but nervous about getting sick.  It will be nice to be able to "chew" something instead of the liquids all the time.  Until next time....

7 days after surgery, I began having pain and just not feeling well. Called Dr. B on and off all day. Finally, his PA had me go to the emergency room.  I was admitted Fri night and discharged Sunday.  My pouched had became inflamed, I was dehydrated and my potassium was very low.  Today is Saturday and I have been out of the hospital for 6 days.  I have been feeling pretty good and have not had any more problems.  I sometimes think I should be eating but I am not hungry. It is really weird not eating and not being hungry!  It is a little difficult getting used to this new life but I am excited about my results.  When I was at the emergency room and weighed, I had lost 10 lbs in a week! WOW!  I can tell I have lost a few more pounds this week. I am going back to work on Monday and get back into my routine. I will be glad to see my friends and co workers.

Feeling better. If I turn wrong, it is still uncomfortable.  Really weird not eating food but I am not hungry.  Weak and not used to that.  I am always going 90 to nothing.  Trying to adapt to my new life!

Surgery went great. Lot better than expected.  I am still really sore. Up and walking as much as I can.  Not really hungry and have alot of gas rumbling around in my tummy.  Still on clear liquids but will try creamy foods tomorrow. I am really weak but they said this is to be expected for a couple of weeks.  I am not much of a lay around kind of person so this is the hardest for me. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and wishes!

05/30/07 2 days and counting down.  Woke up with a migraine today. Called Dr B's office and got ok to take my meds.  I guess my anxiety is weighing on me as the "BIG DAY" approaches.  I am so nervous but ready for this special day.  I have waited for so long to have this surgery.  It was a long yearly battle to get approved by my insurance company. YEA!  Worth every day of doing what they wanted.  I wasnt going to quit!  Tomorrow is clear liquid day; just the beginning of what is to come.  My new life!