Ellen C.

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Havent been on here in a while. Kinda got discouraged when my weight loss slowed down for the last two to three months. I guess I am almost 5 months out from surgery and have lost about 25-27 lbs... depending on what day it is. LOL

I just got on the forum for lap band and ya know most of the other people are not losing it fast either.  Everyone that knows me personally says that I am doing great and that slower is better... But I guess I was just expecting an overnight miracle!

I got thru Thanksgiving and Christmas without gaining one single pound- however I didnt lose either.... Im due to go back for one more FILL... I think that will be my 3rd.  So we will see how that goes!

I have joined the YMCA and love going but my 5 kids keep me busy... but I am managing to go twice a week and then play church volleyball on Monday nights...  Guess I gotta start somewhere- Right??
 


Current weight- 265

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Well- I can honestly say that I am well enough to be sitting here writing (LOL) But the real thruth is yesterday at Baptist was pretty rough. All the staff and Dr. Spaw was great... After I woke up from anesthesia, I had the worst pain between my shoulder blades. Then, for some reason, It was very hard for me to take in a deep breath without hurting. And then lastly, were my incision sites... They are bothersome but nothing like the pain in my shoulders.... All the staff said this is from in the OR when they filled my belly up to do the procedure. THey said that walking it off is the best way to get rid of the gasses....

Other than that, my surgery went great. Dr. Spaw found a hiatal hernia so he did repair that at the same time....

I am just thirsty as crap!

Back to sleep now!

 

Well, It is monday the 29th of September. My hubby and I are at home today getting some last minute things done around the house. It seems like I have been waiting for this for so long, and now by this time tomorrow, I should have my band....  I am still excited but now getting a little scared. I have lost 8 lbs since I started my diet, that was as of this morning. I guess that is ok. Prob supposed to be more like twenty or something but it wasnt as easy as I thought it would be. So~ Wish me well... I will let everyone know how Tomorrow goes! 

 

Hey all.... Well, I went yesterday for my Upper GI, lab work and EKG.  All went fine... I havent heard anything so I am assuming that no news is good news ! LOL

This morning I started my 2 week pre-op diet.... I have had two slim-fast (s) shakes and water today.... it isnt as bad as I thought it would be... I have had a few cravings but I have made it thru- atleast this far!   We will see....

Countdown- 14 days!

I am so excited. I saw Dr. Spaw and his staff on September 3. They were all wonderful... Dr Spaw , my husband and I all talked and went over the procedure again. He asked how soon I wanted to have the Lap-Band... and since I have waited for like 4 years.... Of course I said I was ready now!...

His staff came in and sat down and talked with me and we set it up for September 30- my little Lane's 3rd Birthday!!!

We were also excited to learn that Dr Spaw is going to look at my husband's case as soon as he has an Upper GI. My husband had an Esophageal Wrap back in the 90's and has been approved for this surgery twice and was about to have it done when two different surgeons both said they would not do it due to his "Wrap"....  So Dr. Spaw was kind enough to say that he would look at it and research it to see if WLS was possible for my husband!  We are all excited..... Thanks Dr. Spaw.

So~ I start my lovely pre-op diet on the 16th which is my last day of work in EMS~ OR at least for a little while!   I'm nervous but anxious to get started with this new journey... I cant wait to feel better and have more energy!

My support from my family has also changed. Everyone was very skeptical at first but now they are right by my side and will be there for each step!! Thanks....Gary, Mom and Dad, Deb and Sue

Well- I just got word that I am approved for the LAP-Band.  After looking into weight loss surg for aprox 4 years...it may finally happen after all. It has been six long months of monthly visits to my doctor but I was approved by Cigna on August 5, 2008. I go for my consult with Dr. Spaw on Sept. 3, 2008

Wish me luck!  Im so ready!

I think that I have been wanting to have this surgery done for atleast 3 years if not more. It has been a long time coming.

I have been overweight since I was around 9 years old. I am extremely tired of carrying all this extra "baggage" around. I want to be able to play with my kids... Andrew (11), Jacob (7) and Lane(2). I want to look good. feel good.

I am a Paramedic. I love my job but I can not do it to the full capability that I want to due to my size. My knees have started hurting from getting in and out of the ambulance... I get short of breath when I shouldnt.

I dont ever have energy. I have to take phenterimine just to make it thru the day. If I dont , I can sleep for hours. 

My family has known that this is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. 

My husband is also overweight and when I talk to him about it, he just gets mad because there are medical reasons preventing him from also having the surgery. I dont feel very supported right now.

My parents- who I look up to most- have said that they saw a show on Oprah about people who had the bypass or band and have now turned to other forms of coping... like alcoholism or sex.  I dont know what to think.

When will it be my time to do what I want... I want to be happy!