JustMeee0609
Disturbing News...
Apr 20, 2010
My sister went for her RNY on April 12th, and it is unfortunate that the surgeon couldnt do it. She has cirrhosis of the liver. He done a biopsy in hopes that maybe that wasnt the case, but it was.
When I finally got to see her in recovery, he had just left from telling her about it, and she was pretty upset for both reasons, that she has cirrhosis, and that she couldnt have surgery. The nurses and I all tried to comfort her, but she just kept saying she wanted to come home.
I cant blame her at all for wanting to seek out the comfort of home. But they kept her three days, and she was feeling some better when she was released. They are sending her to a specialist to get something done about her liver, and she has put herself on a diet and excercise program at home, and we have a friend that is on the same diet, and goes to walk with her everyday.
We go to our PCP doctor on May 5th, and she will be referred to the liver specialist from there.
As far as whats up with me... I had read I would be very tired for a period after surgery, but I wasnt prepaired for total exhaustion at all. My whole body ached and burned really bad for about a week. It has just gotten better the last 2 days here. I still kind of feel dragged down, but I am able to walk upright now.
I have been getting in most of my water, protein and vitamins. Sometimes I take a nap and sleep thru the time set for me to take a couple vitamins, and I end up a dose of calcium short for the day. But as time goes by I will adjust to the schedule I have set for myself and all suppliments will be taken everyday.
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When I finally got to see her in recovery, he had just left from telling her about it, and she was pretty upset for both reasons, that she has cirrhosis, and that she couldnt have surgery. The nurses and I all tried to comfort her, but she just kept saying she wanted to come home.
I cant blame her at all for wanting to seek out the comfort of home. But they kept her three days, and she was feeling some better when she was released. They are sending her to a specialist to get something done about her liver, and she has put herself on a diet and excercise program at home, and we have a friend that is on the same diet, and goes to walk with her everyday.
We go to our PCP doctor on May 5th, and she will be referred to the liver specialist from there.
As far as whats up with me... I had read I would be very tired for a period after surgery, but I wasnt prepaired for total exhaustion at all. My whole body ached and burned really bad for about a week. It has just gotten better the last 2 days here. I still kind of feel dragged down, but I am able to walk upright now.
I have been getting in most of my water, protein and vitamins. Sometimes I take a nap and sleep thru the time set for me to take a couple vitamins, and I end up a dose of calcium short for the day. But as time goes by I will adjust to the schedule I have set for myself and all suppliments will be taken everyday.
I finally had my day
Apr 06, 2010
I had my surgery Monday March 29th 2010 around 5 in the afternoon. I was in the hospital until friday morning, they kept me a couple extra days because I was dehydrated.
I was glad to get to come home, where I was on full liquids until Sunday, then scooted on over to soft/puree foods where I will stay until May 2nd. Then I am off on my own two feet to explore the most important part of The New Meee...
I have been reading about many different experiences on OH, and they helped me to prepair for parts of my journey.
But I am just amazed that I havent had any ill side effects yet. Not saying I wont in the future, but am hoping all stays well here.
I had the open RNY procedure, and I feel pretty good with it. No nausea, stomach upset, extra pains etc...
I have some muscle pain, a little more today than the past few days, because I tried to do my usual bill paying/shopping trips (I didnt lift anything tho), and today I am paying for it with sore muscles from hell. lol I wont be trying that again anytime soon. And I have to watch sitting at my desk, it rubs my inscision some when I forget to put my pillow on my tummy hahaha. But Iwill be on here more sometime soon. If you dont see me post, dont think I am not around, because I will be lurking somewhere.
I had started my food journal when I started my liquid diet, and have only missed the days I was in the hospital, and days I have been out of town for appointments. I promised myself that I will actually try to keep up with 90 percent of my food, liquid, vitamin, and medicine that passes through my mouth everyday. This is going to be a task for me for I have started personal journals before and never finished them. I have this one right in front of my face at my desk where I spend most of my day.
I am going to make up some excercise charts up for myself, and keep them in a folder in the room with my treadmill and stationary bike are. Then I will be able to log it down on paper. Tricks for the mind! (hope they work)
I will be glad when I lose enough weight to be able to ride my new bicycle I bought last fall. I love bike riding.
I have been scouring profiles and the forums looking for some soft food ideas, anyone think of something good let me know please.
I weighed on my scale this morning and it showed I weigh 379.6 pounds, so that is going to be my post op starting point for health tracker, and Realize my success journals. And I promised myself I wouldnt be a scale whore either. lol
Well it is about my bedtime now so sometime in the near future I will post another blog.
Everyone have a wonderful day...
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I was glad to get to come home, where I was on full liquids until Sunday, then scooted on over to soft/puree foods where I will stay until May 2nd. Then I am off on my own two feet to explore the most important part of The New Meee...
I have been reading about many different experiences on OH, and they helped me to prepair for parts of my journey.
But I am just amazed that I havent had any ill side effects yet. Not saying I wont in the future, but am hoping all stays well here.
I had the open RNY procedure, and I feel pretty good with it. No nausea, stomach upset, extra pains etc...
I have some muscle pain, a little more today than the past few days, because I tried to do my usual bill paying/shopping trips (I didnt lift anything tho), and today I am paying for it with sore muscles from hell. lol I wont be trying that again anytime soon. And I have to watch sitting at my desk, it rubs my inscision some when I forget to put my pillow on my tummy hahaha. But Iwill be on here more sometime soon. If you dont see me post, dont think I am not around, because I will be lurking somewhere.
I had started my food journal when I started my liquid diet, and have only missed the days I was in the hospital, and days I have been out of town for appointments. I promised myself that I will actually try to keep up with 90 percent of my food, liquid, vitamin, and medicine that passes through my mouth everyday. This is going to be a task for me for I have started personal journals before and never finished them. I have this one right in front of my face at my desk where I spend most of my day.
I am going to make up some excercise charts up for myself, and keep them in a folder in the room with my treadmill and stationary bike are. Then I will be able to log it down on paper. Tricks for the mind! (hope they work)
I will be glad when I lose enough weight to be able to ride my new bicycle I bought last fall. I love bike riding.
I have been scouring profiles and the forums looking for some soft food ideas, anyone think of something good let me know please.
I weighed on my scale this morning and it showed I weigh 379.6 pounds, so that is going to be my post op starting point for health tracker, and Realize my success journals. And I promised myself I wouldnt be a scale whore either. lol
Well it is about my bedtime now so sometime in the near future I will post another blog.
Everyone have a wonderful day...
Liquid diet time...
Mar 13, 2010
I am really psyching myself up for the liquid diet for two weeks, HMR shakes and fruit... hmmm, I can do it. I will prolly spend the most of the next 14 days in bed.
I am being like the little engine that could hahaha.
Other than that I have no plans for the next couple weeks. Time has gone by pretty quick for me, I hope it continues.
I have made out my daily schedule, timed out my 5 shakes per day, vitamins, meds, and 64 ounces of water or juices.
Only 2 weeks til surgery and getting closer every day.
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I am being like the little engine that could hahaha.
Other than that I have no plans for the next couple weeks. Time has gone by pretty quick for me, I hope it continues.
I have made out my daily schedule, timed out my 5 shakes per day, vitamins, meds, and 64 ounces of water or juices.
Only 2 weeks til surgery and getting closer every day.
I finally got a date!
Feb 14, 2010
My sister and I had our initial consult with Dr. Baker last week, and we bought our HMR shakes for our 2 week pre-op diet. And we got our surgery dates. Mine is March 29th, and hers is April 12th.
I had my labs and EKG done the day of the consult also. My sister has hers done on my surgery date, so it is going to work out good for us.
We plan on going to Little Rock on the night of the 28th, and renting a motel room because I have to report to the hospital at 5:30 am, and that is a three hour drive from home.
I am glad my sister is going to be with me on my day, I just wish I could be there for hers, but I will only be 2 weeks out, and that would be a little much since I am having Open RNY.
Dr. Baker put us both in a low calorie diet until time to start our pre-op liquid diets, no fried foods, fast foods, sweets, and no breads. Which is fine with us. The only thing is my sister is gonna have to give up her sweet tea, or find herself a sweetner she likes. But she can do it.
We are so excited!
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I had my labs and EKG done the day of the consult also. My sister has hers done on my surgery date, so it is going to work out good for us.
We plan on going to Little Rock on the night of the 28th, and renting a motel room because I have to report to the hospital at 5:30 am, and that is a three hour drive from home.
I am glad my sister is going to be with me on my day, I just wish I could be there for hers, but I will only be 2 weeks out, and that would be a little much since I am having Open RNY.
Dr. Baker put us both in a low calorie diet until time to start our pre-op liquid diets, no fried foods, fast foods, sweets, and no breads. Which is fine with us. The only thing is my sister is gonna have to give up her sweet tea, or find herself a sweetner she likes. But she can do it.
We are so excited!
The Coolest news
Jan 28, 2010
Oh my word... 
My initial consult with Dr. Baker is February 11th, at 11 am!!!
Wow... when my sister called and told me I was floored! NO MORE SMOKES FOR ME!
And to my suprise, I will be finding out tomarrow when my surgery date is. Man talk about fast, I wasnt looking for consult til April.
Storey now...
I was out riding with my friend, just getting out of the house when she called and my friend didnt seem to act too thrilled for me, because he was too quiet. I know, it is supposed to be all about him, and for one little minute it was all about me...
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My initial consult with Dr. Baker is February 11th, at 11 am!!!Wow... when my sister called and told me I was floored! NO MORE SMOKES FOR ME!
And to my suprise, I will be finding out tomarrow when my surgery date is. Man talk about fast, I wasnt looking for consult til April.
Storey now...
I was out riding with my friend, just getting out of the house when she called and my friend didnt seem to act too thrilled for me, because he was too quiet. I know, it is supposed to be all about him, and for one little minute it was all about me...
Surgery Scheduling update
Jan 27, 2010
Just a moment to let my friends know...
As for my surgery scheduling update, I have been put on go by the surgeons office, and now am just waiting on a date. I talk to Dr. Bakers nurse, and he is traveling for the next 2 months, but she assured me I would be scheduled sometime from April til June, and I am busting... Just wishing time away lol. I have my fingers crossed it will be more like April instead of June. I will keep yall informed.
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As for my surgery scheduling update, I have been put on go by the surgeons office, and now am just waiting on a date.
I talk to Dr. Bakers nurse, and he is traveling for the next 2 months, but she assured me I would be scheduled sometime from April til June, and I am busting... Just wishing time away lol. I have my fingers crossed it will be more like April instead of June. I will keep yall informed.
Wendy Posted a wonderful poll, and here is my reply...
Dec 18, 2009
What got me to the point of having WLS?
*Emotional eating
*Eating when bored (I have alot of time on my hands)
*Eating when depressed (diagnosed with depression)
*Eating when stressed (sometimes the happy pills just dont work)
*Hiding snacks in my room to eat throughout the night
*Eating my main meal after 7pm every night. Which consisted of some wonderful greasy fried meat with all the yummy trimmings. (I eat by 5pm now, and not often any fried foods)
*Watching a movie while munching out on a bag of powdered doughnuts and a pack of mini Baby Ruth bars
*6 pack or more of diet Dr. Pepper or more a day
*Eating too fast and not chewing properly
*Becoming inactive
I have not had my surgery yet, but I have made alot of changes in my eating habits, and what as well as when I eat.
I went cold turkey on the diet Dr. Peppers! (very hard but I did it) I now drink very few clear non caffinated sodas, a 6 pack last me 2 weeks. I drink mostly flavored water all day.
My only caffine is my morning coffee, and I am sure I will not change to decaf... YUKK!
I am working really hard on the head issues now so it wont be so bad after surgery. And I hope it works, if not I have Therapist on speed dial, and OH to come to.
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*Emotional eating
*Eating when bored (I have alot of time on my hands)
*Eating when depressed (diagnosed with depression)
*Eating when stressed (sometimes the happy pills just dont work)
*Hiding snacks in my room to eat throughout the night
*Eating my main meal after 7pm every night. Which consisted of some wonderful greasy fried meat with all the yummy trimmings. (I eat by 5pm now, and not often any fried foods)
*Watching a movie while munching out on a bag of powdered doughnuts and a pack of mini Baby Ruth bars
*6 pack or more of diet Dr. Pepper or more a day
*Eating too fast and not chewing properly
*Becoming inactive
I have not had my surgery yet, but I have made alot of changes in my eating habits, and what as well as when I eat.
I went cold turkey on the diet Dr. Peppers! (very hard but I did it) I now drink very few clear non caffinated sodas, a 6 pack last me 2 weeks. I drink mostly flavored water all day.
My only caffine is my morning coffee, and I am sure I will not change to decaf... YUKK!
I am working really hard on the head issues now so it wont be so bad after surgery. And I hope it works, if not I have Therapist on speed dial, and OH to come to.
My head wont be still!!!
Dec 18, 2009
Soooo... I have been waiting to see when they start scheduling surgeries for 2010.
I am number 23 on the list as soon as they start scheduling. BUT!... there's always some ass involved somewhere (last remark for my entertainment). I was told it could be set as far out as April, May or June
... Yeah, and as anxious as I am about getting the WLS and getting on with my life from there, tis a bit unnerving to have to wait so long yet still. And this has gotten my head spinning from one extreme to another.
I know that it all takes time, but by golly I am ready to get er dunn already.
I have given myself all the speaches I could think of since I got the message yesterday. They didnt work. My mind is still in next month mode and my body is withdrawing from anxiety. I'd a never thunk it!!!
But on a note, they did tell me to check in from time to time, and I will. Also I will drop them a note that if they have any cancellations, I am more than ready and can be there within three hours from here. Of course I will wait til next week to send the message, and keep my fingers crossed for the best outcome of the situation.
Worst case scenario... I have to take Xanax all day tomarrow as well as today. LOL
Those praying members... please pray for a good word from surgeon as soon as it may come. And toss in a lil something for my sanity too.
Now I have to get things around here ready for me to go babysit tomarrow and sunday. So I may or may not be at chat Monday night. I hope I am around here so I can be anyway.
I have my surgery on my shoulder Wednesday so I will be the usual MiA again for a few days.
Stay warm, and I will try to stay sane! Huggz,
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I am number 23 on the list as soon as they start scheduling. BUT!... there's always some ass involved somewhere (last remark for my entertainment). I was told it could be set as far out as April, May or June
... Yeah, and as anxious as I am about getting the WLS and getting on with my life from there, tis a bit unnerving to have to wait so long yet still. And this has gotten my head spinning from one extreme to another. I know that it all takes time, but by golly I am ready to get er dunn already.
I have given myself all the speaches I could think of since I got the message yesterday. They didnt work. My mind is still in next month mode and my body is withdrawing from anxiety. I'd a never thunk it!!!
But on a note, they did tell me to check in from time to time, and I will. Also I will drop them a note that if they have any cancellations, I am more than ready and can be there within three hours from here. Of course I will wait til next week to send the message, and keep my fingers crossed for the best outcome of the situation.
Worst case scenario... I have to take Xanax all day tomarrow as well as today. LOL
Those praying members... please pray for a good word from surgeon as soon as it may come. And toss in a lil something for my sanity too.
Now I have to get things around here ready for me to go babysit tomarrow and sunday. So I may or may not be at chat Monday night. I hope I am around here so I can be anyway.
I have my surgery on my shoulder Wednesday so I will be the usual MiA again for a few days.
Stay warm, and I will try to stay sane! Huggz,
The final decision is yours
Oct 01, 2009
I joined OH to find out all I possibly could about WLS...
I have read, researched, and asked questions. I found out all I need is right here at my fingertips. From answers to any kind of question, to the wonderful friends I have met here.
I so enjoy this site, and I love my Buddies, and the support they give. It is from the heart.
There are pros and cons to any kind of surgery, and the risks of being obese are of more magnitude than the risk of WLS. With the advanced technology of today, the pros outweigh the cons for WLS, unlike years ago when WLS first came about.
WLS is not a fad. It is forever... And is not to be taken lightly. It is a whole lifetime of change and commitment, with new rules to everyday life.
Should you have a question, or need help with anything, all you need do is post it on the boards, and you will recieve answers and opinions from a variety of people who have had the same things to deal with as yourself. From real people who have experienced what you are going thru.
I am very excited to be able to take this step towards a new life. And if anyone reading this blog has any questions, just ask... Because I know the answer can be found.
If you are undecided as of yet, do some reading on the boards, ask any questions you may have.
But the most important question you can ask, is if YOU can commit to change like the many people on OH have done.
That is exactly what I did, and my answer is Yes! And I am more than ready to take this step to a new life and a healthier Meee.
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I have read, researched, and asked questions. I found out all I need is right here at my fingertips. From answers to any kind of question, to the wonderful friends I have met here.
I so enjoy this site, and I love my Buddies, and the support they give. It is from the heart.
There are pros and cons to any kind of surgery, and the risks of being obese are of more magnitude than the risk of WLS. With the advanced technology of today, the pros outweigh the cons for WLS, unlike years ago when WLS first came about.
WLS is not a fad. It is forever... And is not to be taken lightly. It is a whole lifetime of change and commitment, with new rules to everyday life.
Should you have a question, or need help with anything, all you need do is post it on the boards, and you will recieve answers and opinions from a variety of people who have had the same things to deal with as yourself. From real people who have experienced what you are going thru.
I am very excited to be able to take this step towards a new life. And if anyone reading this blog has any questions, just ask... Because I know the answer can be found.
If you are undecided as of yet, do some reading on the boards, ask any questions you may have.
But the most important question you can ask, is if YOU can commit to change like the many people on OH have done.
That is exactly what I did, and my answer is Yes! And I am more than ready to take this step to a new life and a healthier Meee.
A pre-op wow moment
Sep 28, 2009
My paperwork got faxed....
And I got a confirmation that it is at Dr. Bakers office...
Go Linda, go Linda! I have been on the phone, email back to phone with all parties involved.
I think I mighta even called myself once
Buttttt IIIIIII did da damn thang! Now the wait for the appointment begins
. But shouldnt take too long they said before initial visit with Dr. Baker. 
Well... I wanted to share my wow moment pre-op with you all!
Huggz,
About Me
Tyronza, AR
Location
37.6
BMI
Surgery
03/29/2010
Surgery Date
Apr 09, 2009
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