labugmom
Almost 5 years ago...
Mar 02, 2013
I am weighing in at 150.5 I have lost some more weight since my last post. I am doing ok . I still see a Psychiatrist for my depression and anxiety. I am on total disabilty for the mental health problems. I can't eat meats except chopped up chicken on a salad. I drink u/s tea and water. i eat bananas and fiber bars for breakfast and lil lunchables for lunch. Sometimes a sald or tv dinner for supper. I habe IBS so I eat slowly and do have 2 snacks a day. yes i would still have the surgery again even after all the problems with depression because i believe it still saved my life.
4 years ago.....the story continues
Aug 06, 2011
Hello, It has been awhile since I have been on here. I wonder how many ofmy friends are still here. It has been 4 years since my surgery. My last visit on here I weighed 165lbs. My weight now is between 158.5 and 160. I have so many stomach issues that i finally found out are IBS.Also mental diasablilties. I am not the same person I was, but I did lose the weight and improved my health. I just didn't figure on losing my mind in the process. Was it all because of the surgery? No , but it did play a part. I am one person and this what happened to me. After all ...............I lost so much more than I thought I would.
The good the bad and the ugly.
Jul 27, 2010
Things changed quickly for me. mental status put me in hospital half a dozen times. Please listen to your family and friends . there is no such thing in my opinion as a little depressed. My little depression about killed me. I fight daily to saty alive, thanks to God and my husband. I had a wonderful Dr at my last hospital Dr Frasca. Not sure what happened, just know I wish hw couldv'e finished my treatment. Struggle with weight too! I have lost about 25 lbs. so I have 10 to go to be back where I was at my lowest. Has anyone elase had any problems similiar to mine with depressiona nd anxiety? Labugmom
/Hanging in there!
Oct 20, 2008
I am behind in writing! I had hernia surgery the end of Aug then developed a staph infection. I was in the hospital 3 times in 3 weeks> Not the best way to end my so much desired time at the beach.
What happened was....
I had some cramping at the beach the last day and just spent that whole day in bed. I tried to drink some coffee on the way home the next morn ,but nope it hurt. I made it home and after unpacking we went to eat lunch. I took one swallow of my potato soup and said lets go to ER something is wrong. My ER Dr had had a Gastric bypass so he took special care of me. I was admitted. due to severe tummyache and was very dehydrated , I had the works, low protein low this and that. After a CT with contrast and endoscopy they found nothing to explain the pain. I stayed for 3 nights and took meds for a possible ulcer and was told I would down the line need surgery to explore for possible adhesions. I was home less than an hour when I was doubled over again in pain. My reg Dr told me what to do to ease the pain ( we called him at home) I had some pain meds and come to see him in the morn. I was not going back to the hospital and he was super helping me survive the pain that night. He said if you get worse call me or go to the ER. He had seen the reports and told me the next day I needed the surgerynow to look for adhesions. I went to my surgeon. yes I have my own . I have had 9 surgeries the past 5 years.I was shocked to hear that my hernia was back for the 3rd time. No one mentioned thatat the hospital or even said that could be the reason for the pain. Heknows me so well he had already scheduled it for the next day! I was bummed out to say the least. I knew he would keep me overnight cause me and surgery do not mix well and he did. I was o.k. except in lots of pain. (man it hurts to be cut open)! I went home Sat and was fine til Mon night I developed a fever and chills and green junk around the drain tube. I had a staph infection. Back to the ER and admitted again. Vancomycin and another high powered antibiotic and 4 nights in the hospital again! He cannot explain why I do not heal well after surgery. I was allergic to the pill they wanted to take at home so I sat around an extra night while they cultured it to find one they could give me. Needless to say no fun there. I ended up back at my Dr's office on Mon cause I itched all over. After a Benadryl shot and Adderex meds I came home and slept/ The surgeon saw me the next day to remove staples but decided not to because I seemed flat!! His wife said I was not talking and seemed diffferent. Oh well I was just recovering and that was that, I had little to say and that cost me cause he refused to let me drive. I went back the next week and had the staples out and still had little to say I beleive I was in shock from everything. That is how I ended my summer.
I am back at work but still having issues with the headaches and stomach. I had a barrium upper Gi and Lower bowel which took all day and was so sick from the barrium! YUCK! It was ok except for GERD and some other thing that they did not seem to deem important. I did get new migrane meds that actually helped but knocked me out. My husband had to escort me out the door at school and I slept for 3 days!!
I am not losing now and have not since January I am between 168 &172lbs.
I am in a 12 still and some 10'. I lost my passion to shop. No room for more stuff in the closets. If Dr 90210 would do plastics on me then I would have a tummy tuck and breast lift. If he reads this and call and offers pro-bono then I will go to Los Angeles, otherwise I am just sagging and going to have to live with it! I am 52 now........................................................
I am looking forward to the Gala at Hickory in November! Mardi Gras theme should be fun!
I still cannot eat steak, hamburger or meat except chicken cut up in a salad. I get protein from Pure Protein Bars and nuts,eggs etc.
Gotta go but hope all my skinny friends are looking good and not too scary for HALLOWEEN!
NO candy! s/f is o.k.
Love to all and Blessings daily!
labugmom -BeachlovingLynn
What happened was....
I had some cramping at the beach the last day and just spent that whole day in bed. I tried to drink some coffee on the way home the next morn ,but nope it hurt. I made it home and after unpacking we went to eat lunch. I took one swallow of my potato soup and said lets go to ER something is wrong. My ER Dr had had a Gastric bypass so he took special care of me. I was admitted. due to severe tummyache and was very dehydrated , I had the works, low protein low this and that. After a CT with contrast and endoscopy they found nothing to explain the pain. I stayed for 3 nights and took meds for a possible ulcer and was told I would down the line need surgery to explore for possible adhesions. I was home less than an hour when I was doubled over again in pain. My reg Dr told me what to do to ease the pain ( we called him at home) I had some pain meds and come to see him in the morn. I was not going back to the hospital and he was super helping me survive the pain that night. He said if you get worse call me or go to the ER. He had seen the reports and told me the next day I needed the surgerynow to look for adhesions. I went to my surgeon. yes I have my own . I have had 9 surgeries the past 5 years.I was shocked to hear that my hernia was back for the 3rd time. No one mentioned thatat the hospital or even said that could be the reason for the pain. Heknows me so well he had already scheduled it for the next day! I was bummed out to say the least. I knew he would keep me overnight cause me and surgery do not mix well and he did. I was o.k. except in lots of pain. (man it hurts to be cut open)! I went home Sat and was fine til Mon night I developed a fever and chills and green junk around the drain tube. I had a staph infection. Back to the ER and admitted again. Vancomycin and another high powered antibiotic and 4 nights in the hospital again! He cannot explain why I do not heal well after surgery. I was allergic to the pill they wanted to take at home so I sat around an extra night while they cultured it to find one they could give me. Needless to say no fun there. I ended up back at my Dr's office on Mon cause I itched all over. After a Benadryl shot and Adderex meds I came home and slept/ The surgeon saw me the next day to remove staples but decided not to because I seemed flat!! His wife said I was not talking and seemed diffferent. Oh well I was just recovering and that was that, I had little to say and that cost me cause he refused to let me drive. I went back the next week and had the staples out and still had little to say I beleive I was in shock from everything. That is how I ended my summer.
I am back at work but still having issues with the headaches and stomach. I had a barrium upper Gi and Lower bowel which took all day and was so sick from the barrium! YUCK! It was ok except for GERD and some other thing that they did not seem to deem important. I did get new migrane meds that actually helped but knocked me out. My husband had to escort me out the door at school and I slept for 3 days!!
I am not losing now and have not since January I am between 168 &172lbs.
I am in a 12 still and some 10'. I lost my passion to shop. No room for more stuff in the closets. If Dr 90210 would do plastics on me then I would have a tummy tuck and breast lift. If he reads this and call and offers pro-bono then I will go to Los Angeles, otherwise I am just sagging and going to have to live with it! I am 52 now........................................................
I am looking forward to the Gala at Hickory in November! Mardi Gras theme should be fun!
I still cannot eat steak, hamburger or meat except chicken cut up in a salad. I get protein from Pure Protein Bars and nuts,eggs etc.
Gotta go but hope all my skinny friends are looking good and not too scary for HALLOWEEN!
NO candy! s/f is o.k.
Love to all and Blessings daily!
labugmom -BeachlovingLynn
Summer Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 22, 2008
Almost one year ago.......... My story started. It continues today 5-22-08.
It is now a few weeks to my summer vacation and I am so HAPPY!!!!!
Never dreamed one year would change my llife in so many ways. Not morbidly obese or obese anymore still need to lose 17 lbs to be at the goal I want even though I passed the surgeons goal. I am astonished at peoples comments. Some do not know me. At times my own husband walks right by me in the store! I love my little plaid shorts and babydoll tops and the skirts and capris. It is fun to dress and shop now! No c-pap for me or high B/P and my breathing is a zillion times better. Do I love to exercise??? Nope but I do some!`*
I am not perfect and have issues with headaches and depression, but wow do I have a lot to be thankful for!!
My flowers are blooming and what the red bugs don't eat look beautiful!
The Gulf Coast was gorgeous. I loved Naples Fla. I enjoyed the I love Lucy Tribute at Universal Studios and seeing the Ellen Show being taped. We stayed a few night at The Hardrock Hotel, I felt like a star!
I will post more later while on my SUMMER VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BeachlovingLynn
Labugmom
I am back!
Mar 22, 2008
I hope you all have a Blessed Easter! Time flies...I have not posted since last year!
I am o.k. still have some headaches issues but I am doing all I can to resolve them. I weighed 170 the other day, wear a size 12 and the best news is I am headed to Marco Island in Fla in the morning for the week!!
you know I love the beach ,the sand and sun so I am following my Dr's advice... Rest and relax and have fun!! I am going with my sister and her crew. I wish Frank and Ryan were going , however they can't. We will go again to the beach soon as a family!!!
Lynn
THANKFUL FOR............... RNY
Nov 15, 2007
Well the journey continues...... 11-15-05 I weighed 180.5lbs. I am losing slowly now but I am still smiling!!!!!!!!!Frank and I attended the Gala Friday night in Hickory for Frye Reg Med Ctr patients who had weight loss surgery. It was a marvelous evening. We started not to go , but I am so glad we did. I felt like Cinderella..... All dressed up in my black cocktail dress and my prince Frank all decked out in his suit! The first song they played was "The Way You Look Tonight"
My Darling you look wonderful tonight!!!!
I will never forget how those simple words made me beam with pride in all I have accomplished...all we all have accomplished. Anyone that thinks this is an escape route ....RNY surgery, is crazy. It is still hard and we need to tell people we work daily on our journey! Dr Cooke was there and looked stellar! He said he started the clinic 6 yrs ago to get rich, but instead he made his patients lives rich... I hugged him and he said" I am glad you are doing so well"!I know he was clueless as to who I was, cause he last saw me at 265 lbs. I usually see the FNP when I go to the office! The food was delicious and yes ,healthy!
I knew no one except my hubby. I met a man and his family, we just had so much in common! I hope to model next year. I was not out one year from surgery so I have to wait till next year! Me a model.. Well tune in next Gala!!
I saw my friend Donna yesterday . Donna is about 2 mo out and looks great !Almost down 50 lbs! Ta...dah!!!!!!!
Thanksgiving we all need to get on our knees and Thank God for our success, family and health...and of course the Dr and friends we have made along the jorney!
Monica and Tara where are you?
MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!Labugmom...beachloving lynn
p.s. I will show pix as soon as I get my scanner back!
Last trip to the beach for the summer!
Oct 13, 2007
Last W/E we headed back to the beach for a 3 dayW/E. It was sunny and hot! We had our son Ryan and his G/F and her 2 year old daughter with us in our condo. Frank's mom and sister and her son and his G/F were above us in their condo! Ryan my son celebrated his 26th B/D
while we were there. It was also Fall bike Rally so we saw thousands of Harleys!I had my 4 mo check up Thurs I have lost 69% of my excess weight! I weighed 187 at the Dr, but 184 at home. I was in top notch shape, Bloodwork was all good and I am feeling o.k I now have lost 86 lbs! TA .........DAH!!!!!!. I never lost my apetite so I do get hungry. I can eat some salad now but still struggle with meat!
I am not taking any protein supplements.
Well..... skinny minnie friends of mine I hope you all are enjoying the fall weather. Oh yeah! My air broke while we were gone so we found out yesterday it will cost $6300 to get a whole new heat and air system....That's life though!
Blessings to all and to all a good weight loss!!!
Labugmom...beachlovin Lynn
B/P meds again!
Sep 28, 2007
The drought continues..... Wow we need some rain! Hope you all are well! I am o.k. I had to go back on a mild B/P pill.I know it's on again off again for me!I am at 189 now and doing great!
I saw one of my friends and he did not know me! he called me " Halfpint"!
Got to load a new picture soon!
Have a Blessed Day!
Labugmom...beachloving Lynn
100 something~?
Sep 12, 2007
Well dear friends ...my story continues...and it gets better and better! First the bad news!
I have had a little tummy virus , but I am o.k. My D/H has it now.. Just the dreaded runs.............! I also have been out sick with a sinus infection! As usual it landed me flat on my back! I went to my PCP and got antibiotics itravenously and 4 shots to boot! One knocked me out! I came home and slept!!! Seems the B/P meds were too strong so I am off them. the B/P was 66/44 so that might be why I am so tired! Tomorrow is a w/d and I am off! I needed to rest and I have! I have those dreaded fall allergies~~~~~~~~~~ that always turn into a major sickness ! I hope you all are o.k. ! My friend Donna is out of surgery.. I talked to her a few minutes ago! Her surgery was this a.m. at 8:30. She says she feels fine!
I will close for now but I am at 194 now!!!! I can wear a 14 jeans...sorta tight.... but I am in them!!!!! I hope to be at 175 by Thanksgiving and smaller that Santa by Christmas. My goal is 145 lbs! Happy losing gang!!
labugmom....beachlovingLynn
I have had a little tummy virus , but I am o.k. My D/H has it now.. Just the dreaded runs.............! I also have been out sick with a sinus infection! As usual it landed me flat on my back! I went to my PCP and got antibiotics itravenously and 4 shots to boot! One knocked me out! I came home and slept!!! Seems the B/P meds were too strong so I am off them. the B/P was 66/44 so that might be why I am so tired! Tomorrow is a w/d and I am off! I needed to rest and I have! I have those dreaded fall allergies~~~~~~~~~~ that always turn into a major sickness ! I hope you all are o.k. ! My friend Donna is out of surgery.. I talked to her a few minutes ago! Her surgery was this a.m. at 8:30. She says she feels fine!
I will close for now but I am at 194 now!!!! I can wear a 14 jeans...sorta tight.... but I am in them!!!!! I hope to be at 175 by Thanksgiving and smaller that Santa by Christmas. My goal is 145 lbs! Happy losing gang!!
labugmom....beachlovingLynn
About Me
mooresville, NC
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Surgery
05/29/2007
Surgery Date
Feb 17, 2007
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