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11 months post op

May 05, 2008

I did chicken out of the knee replacement in January, instead I had it March 31st. It has been a very interesting and difficult recovery. I was unable to any exercise after I hurt my knee in November so the weight loss came to a stand still. I knew that if I didn't have the knee fixed my weight would slowly creep back up. After much thought I gave in and did the total knee replacement. The doc I had was a good surgeon but not much personaility, The PT folks have been great, yeasterday they told me it was time to but the walker down. I still have a limp, but I limped ten years before surgery due to my weight and my weak knees, I will say that it has improved and they think in the next few weeks I might actually lose the limp. It feels so good just to exercise without lots of pain. I see the weight slowly starting to come off again!  I do have lots of lose skin, does not really bother me since only hubby sees it accept for my neck, yes it looks like a turkey neck all wrinkled up. But no matter about the wrinkles the weight loss and my life back is worth every one of them.  Had a new grandchild born in February, and we have 3 more due by the end of summer. I have been blessed. 
love to all

6 months out

Dec 30, 2007

Time sure has gone by fast since I had my surgery, I still have a ways to go but I can hardly believe it is me when I look in the mirror. There is no easy way to lose weight and RNY is no exception; it is a lot of work, but it is one of the best decisions that I have ever made for myself. I look at all that I am able to do today and what I could do 7 months ago and I am blown away by my success. I feel better about who am, my self-esteem still has a way to go but I the confidence that I never felt before.
This next year I will continue to move forward, the weight has slowed down...but it is still dropping. 
I can't exercise as much as I need to, I re-injured my knee about 4 weeks ago. 
The doctor is sure the only way that my knees will improve is to have a total knee replacement. My first knee surgery is scheduled for Jan 31st if I don't chicken out. What ever I decide I know that it will work out.
Thanks for all the love and support I receive from obesityhelp.

It has been to long

Sep 22, 2007

 I have not posted for months, for those of you who look at my site from time to time,  I'm sorry. Things have been really good with my weight loss surgery, I am so excited to be on this journey to a new me. I recently attended the OH conference in San Antoino. I had a wonderful time, the folks there were great!  
I still am working at trying to get my exercise in each day, I learned that I really need to set priorites for myself. I cannot believe the differnce that only three months since my surgery has made in my life. I can do so much more and I feel great! I feel like I am alive again, and I am enjoying it so much.
I am so thankful for the support I recieve from OH, my family and my friends. I have lost over seventy pounds so far, still have a ways to go...but I know it can be done...one day at a time.

6/29/07

Jun 28, 2007

I am posting again, I am really struggling with trying to get my protein in. Last night I bought at the health food store something called a bullet it has 42 grams of protien in it. This morning I tried it and drank about 1/4 of the three ounces. Stayed in the bathroom for a while after that.  Wish I knew about how much someone who has been out three weeks can drink, I sip on water all day long but I am not getting enough in. I hope to post some pictures soon, not sure if you will see a difference.

3rd post

Jun 26, 2007

This Friday it will be three weeks since surgery. Still trying hard to get my water and protein in. Started soft solids........I need to take this slow. It does not take much to fill me up. My doctor ok'd be to go back to the pool. It bothers my knees to walk, so walking in the pool is soooo much better.
Over all I do feel great.


week 2

Jun 19, 2007

Well, I am doing really well. Can't wait to get some more pictures to post. I don't see the doctor until June 26th. I have been very faithful to the diet plan and walking. I can't see a lot of difference yet, but I do feel better. Looking forward to when I feel good enough so that won’t need to sleep in a recliner. My children have been so supportive of me, we have taken many walks together. Reading everyone’s pages sure give me inspiration, thank you all

I am home!

Jun 12, 2007

Things went very well, my doctor said he was very pleased with the operation. He had hoped that my liver would a gotten a little smaller before surgery but it all went fine.  I couldn't do the morhine pump beacuse it made me so nausated,  but the pain was tolerable.  I couldn't do the liquid pain meds until day three because of the nausea, I really just wanted to sleep.  I walked every two hours, and I was able to walk much further than I had thought I could. I walked in the neighborhood this morning, and am planning a small walk at the mall later this afternoon.  Still trying to find a way to get the liquids all down, can't do but about 1 ounce at a setting.  I really feel great other than a little tried at times. Thanks for the support, and prayers.  
About Me
Lake Jackson, TX
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43.3
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RNY
Surgery
01/23/2011
Surgery Date
Feb 24, 2003
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