Patti B.
I'm 54 yrs old.Married 35 yrs with three 3 married sons,3 grandsons and 1 step grandson.We are expecting another grandchild at Christmas.I now weigh 253.I can't wait for the day my weight starts with a 1.
8/21/06 I have had three visits with my surgeon including the one today.I have had my appt with a nutritionist and also my psych.evaluation. They all say I'm a good candidate for the surgery. Now lets hope the ins co. agrees.I still have four months of visits with the surgeon before he submits it for approval.So all I can do for now is follow the dr's instructions and wait wait wait.
9/26/06 Not much more to report.Went to support group meeting last night.The speaker was a physical fitness trainer. He explained alot about body mass and how much you have to do to lose one pound. He didn't have alot of input for wls but it was informative anyway Still trying to lose a few pounds and waiting for my wls. Trying to be patient but it's not easy.
10/26/06 I had another visit with the surgeon today.Nothing major to report except I'm another month closer to getting approved.I'm half way through my six month Dr supervised diet and exercise requirement.I also had a colonoscopy on 10/24/06.Everything was fine but have to do another in 5 yrs instead of 10 due to family history.Will update again next month.
11/20/06 Today was my fourth visit with the surgeon. I lost 3lbs. nothing great but better then gaining.I have 2 more visits before submitting to ins.co.My next visit is 12/18.Well I get to weigh in before Christmas lol.I'm getting excited that this is really happening.Will post again next month.
12/18/06 Five down one to go.Today was my fifth visit with the surgeon.My weight was the same as last month.I have one more appt. on Jan 15.Then it all gets submitted to the ins.Hopefully approved without a hitch,then just wait for surgery date. Yipee It's getting closer all the time,I wish it would get here soon. The waiting is torture. I'll post again next month.
1/15/07 I have now finished my six month supervised diet. The surgeons office is sending everything to the ins. so now I just wait to hear from them.I hope it is soon.my other exciting news this month is we have a granddaughter,Megan Lynn 12/21/06.Our Christmas Angel.I have 3 sons 3 grandsons and one step grandson so finally having a little girl is really exciting.Hopefully my next posting will include a surgery date.
2/02/07 I started my liquid diet today.My surgery is 2/07/07 I have all my pre-op labs done and got all my instructions to get ready for surgery.I'm not really nervous yet,just trying to keep busy.My next post will be after surgery.I can't wait.I'll see you all on the losers side.
2/12/07 I had lap rny on 2/07/07.I was in surgery for 5 hours.My surgeon worked very hard to do a lap rny.I had alot of adhesions from other surgeries.I'm very surprised he didn't open me up.I was up and walking that same evening.I needed very little pain meds.My time in the hospital wasn't to bad.The day after surgery I had an xray done to check for leaks.I had to drink some pretty nasty stuff.Well it wouldn't pass through my pouch.I ended up getting sick and throwing it all up.My Dr called me twice that day to assure me that all was fine.I had no leaks but my pouch was swollen and wouldn't let anything pass.I wasn't allowed to start liquids til the next day.Once I started on them all was fine.I got to come home on Sat 2/10/07.Everyday since then I am feeling better.I have no real pain just some discomfort,mostly if I try to bend over for anything.I have my first follow up appt. next Mon 2/19/07.I'll post again after that.
2/20/07 I had my first post op visit yesterday.Everything was fine.I've lost 14 lbs,but my surgeon thinks I'm behind where I should be.I'm not sure what he expected.I have been following his orders so I can't do any more the weight will come off sooner or later.I'm now allowed to exercise.I used the treadmill for about 15 mins today,not much I know but it was all I could do.My knees felt like rubber when I got off.I seem to be healing fine.I've had no problems keeping anything down.I spend most of my day getting enough fluids in and taking all my meds and protein.I see the dr again on Mar 8th.Will post again then.
3/08/07 Had my 1 month check up today.I'm down 22 lbs.My Dr says thats a few pounds less than I should be,but that I'm doing fine.I can now eat whatever I want but must stay within 400-- 600 calories aday.I have had no problems at all with this surgery. It has really been very easy so far.I'm so gratefull for that.I've had almost no pain since I've been home and have been able to tolerate everthing I've tried so far.My next appt is Apr.12th I will post again then.
4/12/07 Two month check up today.I've lost 35 lbs. The Dr says I'm doing great. I'm not breaking any speed records in weight loss,but I'm feeling great so I guess thats what counts.I hope to hit the 50 lb mark by the end of May.I think I can do that.Next appt is May 10th. I have been able to eat anything and haven't been sick at all. I'm so glad I had this done. Will post again next month.
5/10/07 Had my three month check up today.Everything is going fine.I lost 11 more pounds this month,that puts me at a total of 46.I'm very pleased with my progess and so is my Dr.I have been walking everyday.Three miles every morning and two miles about 4--5 evenings aweek. My eating is going fine,I don't always get enough protein,but I'm trying.Could get more water in everyday also.It's hard sometimes to get it all in.I just have to keep working on it.We all have busy lives and it's so easy to forget to stop and eat.I always have my water with me,but I get to doing something and forget to drink it.It's hard to believe how different I feel from just a few months ago.My clothing size has gone from a 2x to large and even some med.My first mini goal was to be 50 lbs down by the end of May.I only have 4 pounds to go, so I hope I make it.Will post next month after Dr appt on the 14th.
5/29/07 I hit my goal for Memorial Day and then some.I'm down 52 lbs,my goal was 50 by the end of May. I still have about 2 weeks til my next Dr. appt.I hope to lose a few more by then.I'm so happy with how much my body is changing.I'm able to do so much more and feel so much better.This is one of the best things I could have ever done for myself.Will post again after my Dr.appt.
6/14/07 Four month check up today. I'm down 57 lbs.The Dr. is very happy with my progress and so am I.I feel great,I'm walking 4 miles a day.I've had no problems eating.i can eat just about anything.I stay away from sweets,might have a bite of something now and then(mostly off my DH's plate) lol.Going out to eat is no problem,but I always bring most of it home.I can get about 3 meals out of one.I lost 11 lbs this month.Will post again next month.
7/19/07 Five month check up today.I lost 8 lbs this month.I'm now down 65 lbs.Another 40 and we can submit paper work to ins for the removal of excess skin.I hope they approve it when the time comes.I'm sure these last 40 will be the hardest to lose.I would like to lose closer to 50 more to reach my personal goal,but we'll see how it goes when I get closer.I'm doing great.I have had no problems.I even had people tell me I look so healthy,that wouldn't have beleived I had this surgery.(I guess they expect us to look sick)lol My life is very busy and I'm so glad I'm able to enjoy all the activities.This summer has been one of the best I can remember in yrs.I even took part in a Relay for Life last weekend.Over a 24 hour time,I managed to walk about 15 miles.Not bad for a 55 yr old who couldn't walk 1 mile six months ago.Will post again next month
8/23/07 Six month check up today.I lost another 7 lbs this month.I've now lost a total of 72 lbs.I'm feeling great. I still walk 4 miles a day and have joined a gym.I work out for an hour a day 4 to 5 days a week.I can tell it's getting harder to lose the pounds,it takes alot more work to get it off.The Dr is very pleased with my progress.He said I was bound to slow down since I'm getting close to being a normal weight.I need to lose 35 more lbs for plastic surgery,but would like to lose about 45 for my personal goal.I'll have to decide about that when I get closer to the Dr's goal.Not much else to report this month.
9/24/07 Seven month check up.Down another 7lbs.That makes a total of 79. 25-30 more to reach coal for my TT.The gym work outs are sure helping to tone me up.I'm running out of clothes,my size 12's are getting really loose.It's still to warm to wear fall clothes and I'm not buying any more summer things now.So I'm dealing with hiking my pants up all the time lol I'm doing great and have no problems relating to my surgery.I'm loving the new me!!!
2/10/08 I'm now one year out from my surgery.I have lost 101 lbs.Wow a difference a year can make.I'm so happy I did this surgery.My activities are so different these days.I'm able to walk 5 miles with no problems.I just bought a bike so I can ride the bike trails this summer. Going on vacation is now a joy instead of a chore.My life style is just so much healthier then before.I can say this has been a pretty easy journey for me.I have had no food issues or any complications from surgery.I would tell anyone thinking about WLS to do it. It has been the best thing I could have ever done for myself.I know I don't update this as much as I did at first,but I'm busy living Life. LOL
06/17/08 Wow I haven't updated this in along time.Just busy living life I guess.I'm now down to 135 and holding steady.Thats 115 lbs lost. It's hard to believe I've come so far.I have no health issue at all.My blood work at one year post-op was great.I've been thinking about a TT but I'm not sure if I'll get one. I don't have alot of loose skin and I don't have any problems with rashes or anything. Now my batwings are another story LOL. I will try to update again soon.
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Surgeon: Victor F. Novak, II, M.D.
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