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Had to buy some new pants today!!
Mar 29, 2011
I had to break down and buy some new pants today. I kept thinking my old ones were going to fall off. It felt good to look at that smaller size. I was buying 26, but now am in size 20. I look forward to buying a size 10. So much fun!
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My friend is doing better!
Mar 29, 2011
I wrote about my friend who had some complications with her surgery on Friday. It turns out she had some bleeding in her abdomen. I spoke with her and she got several units of blood. She seems to be alright, and will be coming home soon.
I think we all worry about this kind of thing. Thank the Lord that she is doing well.
Friend had RNY yesterday and is in ICU!
Mar 26, 2011
I just called to check on my friend who had surgery yesterday. They transfered me to the ICU. It took me off guard. I knew the nurse couldn't tell me anything so I just asked if they would tell her I called.
I am so worried about her. I know she is a diabetic, but she didn't mention ICU being part of the plan. She had the same surgeon that I had, so I assumed she would follow the same path I did.
All that said to ask that you will all pray for her. She is a sweet sweet lady, and a hard worker. I am praying she is fine.
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I am so worried about her. I know she is a diabetic, but she didn't mention ICU being part of the plan. She had the same surgeon that I had, so I assumed she would follow the same path I did.
All that said to ask that you will all pray for her. She is a sweet sweet lady, and a hard worker. I am praying she is fine.
60 lbs down!
Mar 26, 2011
I hit the 60 lb mark yesterday! Had to go buy some new pants. I am waiting a little while to hit the shirt market, but the pants were falling off. What a change from buying bigger ones each time the scales went up. It felt good to go down a few sizes. My husband measured me this morning and I was so shocked at the changes. I love using the trackers, it puts things in plain view, all moving down. I had know idea I was ding as well as I am. I have been going on how I felt, more than the numbers.
My hip is doing much better, so now I have to get to exercising. Seems like something is always in the way. I guess that goes back to the same old, EXCUSES ROUTINE!! Got to give myself a pep talk about that. No more excuses!
Yesterday I got the stomach virus and each time I would vomit nothing would come up. I still feel green and think I will vomit at any moment, I guess I just have to wait for it to pass. I hear that some folks can't vomit after RNY. Kind of a yucky feeling.
Made a big decision this week, I'm going back to school! I have always hated school, but really need to go for something better. Kind of scared about that prospect, but I gotta do it. I hate the idea of going in debt again, but I hope it will pay off in the end. On to bigger and better things. I'm going to have to get another computer. But for now I am filling out all the paper work, to get the ball rolling.
Good luck to everyone, and I hope you all have a great day. I am resting today, hoping the flu goes away.
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My hip is doing much better, so now I have to get to exercising. Seems like something is always in the way. I guess that goes back to the same old, EXCUSES ROUTINE!! Got to give myself a pep talk about that. No more excuses!
Yesterday I got the stomach virus and each time I would vomit nothing would come up. I still feel green and think I will vomit at any moment, I guess I just have to wait for it to pass. I hear that some folks can't vomit after RNY. Kind of a yucky feeling.
Made a big decision this week, I'm going back to school! I have always hated school, but really need to go for something better. Kind of scared about that prospect, but I gotta do it. I hate the idea of going in debt again, but I hope it will pay off in the end. On to bigger and better things. I'm going to have to get another computer. But for now I am filling out all the paper work, to get the ball rolling.
Good luck to everyone, and I hope you all have a great day. I am resting today, hoping the flu goes away.
Emotional Day, with Emotional Eating!
Mar 11, 2011
I am having an emotional day. My dearest friend in the entire world is in crisis, and I can't get to her! Her dad is dying, and I so want to be by her side. I can't get my shifts covered in the ER for the weekend, so I sit here until Monday. He will be gone by then. With his impending death floods so many emotions.
He was a mean, hate filled man most of his life. He knocked her around and left her with many emotional scares. I remember her running over to our house when we were teenagers to get away from him. She knew my dad would protect her, and that her dad was not man enough to stand up to a real man. When she got married, he told her he was going to take a gun and shoot her and everyone there. My dad again saved the day, he went over and sat with him to make sure he didn't leave the house. He has continued through out her adult life to mess with her. He is nice to her one visit and verbally abusive the next.
I guess he only gets to hurt her one more time. At his death. Then maybe her heart can feel some peace. She is such a dear sweet person. It is a shame that he never took the time to get to know who and what she is. His terrible loss. She is a kind, giving, and loving person. He has been in a nursing home for the past several months and she has gone everyday, to wash his clothes and make sure he gets fed. I guess no matter what they do to you, you still love them. I will be glad when he can no longer cause her any pain. He has hurt her enough for a lifetime!
Along with all this emotion, I am finding myself looking through the cabinets. I have eaten 4 pringles chips and 4 mini oreos. My stomach is rolling, I think I may loose it. That would be a blessing at this point. It would make me feel better. I have not had too much trouble with emotional eating up to this point. I guess it is all still a learning experience for me.
So today...OH is my counselor...my outlet...my listener....and my friend. I hope my out poring of emotions has not offended anyone, but if it has then maybe you too have abused someone and need to ask for forgiveness, the Lords and the person you abused. Life is too short to leave a mess behind. One "I'm sorry," could have made such a difference to my friend. But he didn't have the spine to say it. You don't get a second chance.
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He was a mean, hate filled man most of his life. He knocked her around and left her with many emotional scares. I remember her running over to our house when we were teenagers to get away from him. She knew my dad would protect her, and that her dad was not man enough to stand up to a real man. When she got married, he told her he was going to take a gun and shoot her and everyone there. My dad again saved the day, he went over and sat with him to make sure he didn't leave the house. He has continued through out her adult life to mess with her. He is nice to her one visit and verbally abusive the next.
I guess he only gets to hurt her one more time. At his death. Then maybe her heart can feel some peace. She is such a dear sweet person. It is a shame that he never took the time to get to know who and what she is. His terrible loss. She is a kind, giving, and loving person. He has been in a nursing home for the past several months and she has gone everyday, to wash his clothes and make sure he gets fed. I guess no matter what they do to you, you still love them. I will be glad when he can no longer cause her any pain. He has hurt her enough for a lifetime!
Along with all this emotion, I am finding myself looking through the cabinets. I have eaten 4 pringles chips and 4 mini oreos. My stomach is rolling, I think I may loose it. That would be a blessing at this point. It would make me feel better. I have not had too much trouble with emotional eating up to this point. I guess it is all still a learning experience for me.
So today...OH is my counselor...my outlet...my listener....and my friend. I hope my out poring of emotions has not offended anyone, but if it has then maybe you too have abused someone and need to ask for forgiveness, the Lords and the person you abused. Life is too short to leave a mess behind. One "I'm sorry," could have made such a difference to my friend. But he didn't have the spine to say it. You don't get a second chance.
I can't POOP!! Help!!!
Mar 07, 2011
I know most of you don't like to talk about this kind of thing...but I need to know what I can take to MOVE things along. Prior to surgery I was a daily plus pooper. I am now going on day 5 without poo. I am not having any pain but am feeling a little uncomfortable.
I know that I am eating much less in volume so I am not so worried about having too much stool. But the thought of a bowel obstruction looms in the back of my mind. So my fellow RNY friends. Lead me on!
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I know that I am eating much less in volume so I am not so worried about having too much stool. But the thought of a bowel obstruction looms in the back of my mind. So my fellow RNY friends. Lead me on!
Made it to the 50 lbs mark this week!
Mar 05, 2011
I made it to the 50 lbs mark this week. I wasn't as excited as I thought I would be. I guess the honey moon stage is over! I have been having so much nausea that I am constantly on guard and not wanting to eat. I know that I have to eat, but it is an issue. I have lost a little hair and don't want to loose any more, so I need to get my protein in. I have been working on the liquids thing, and think I am doing better.
I continue having right hip pain. I thought that loosing 50 lbs would help it, but not so far. I have tried to walk some, but the pain is so bad that I thought I was going to have to call my husband to pick me up. I made it, but it was such a let down. I have lots of energy, so I do things around the house and for the family, but very little exercise.
I saw the doctor on Thursday. We talked about he nausea and the hip pain. I told him I had gone to a chiropractor to get help with my hip. He flipped out. "They can't do anything for your hip pain! I'll give you something for it!" I forgot MD's and chiropractors were mortal enemies! I had to laugh at him a little. But he did give me some Zofran and Ultram. I'm not really into taking pain meds, but I will use the Zofran until this stage of recovery is over. It can't come soon enough.
On a happier note, I got in a size 18 this week. I was so excited. My husband looked at my behind and told me that was the "but I fell in love with!" I weigh about what I weighed when we got married. So from here on down is going to be new ground for him. I am enjoying all the compliments from my co-workes. Nothing but good stuff. They seem to wait for me to get there to see how much I have changed since they saw me last. Kind of funny. I feel good about the transformation.
My goals for the week are: 1.Take the Ultram so I can get some walking in at least three times this week. 2. DRINK MORE WATER!!!! 3. EAT!!!
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I continue having right hip pain. I thought that loosing 50 lbs would help it, but not so far. I have tried to walk some, but the pain is so bad that I thought I was going to have to call my husband to pick me up. I made it, but it was such a let down. I have lots of energy, so I do things around the house and for the family, but very little exercise.
I saw the doctor on Thursday. We talked about he nausea and the hip pain. I told him I had gone to a chiropractor to get help with my hip. He flipped out. "They can't do anything for your hip pain! I'll give you something for it!" I forgot MD's and chiropractors were mortal enemies! I had to laugh at him a little. But he did give me some Zofran and Ultram. I'm not really into taking pain meds, but I will use the Zofran until this stage of recovery is over. It can't come soon enough.
On a happier note, I got in a size 18 this week. I was so excited. My husband looked at my behind and told me that was the "but I fell in love with!" I weigh about what I weighed when we got married. So from here on down is going to be new ground for him. I am enjoying all the compliments from my co-workes. Nothing but good stuff. They seem to wait for me to get there to see how much I have changed since they saw me last. Kind of funny. I feel good about the transformation.
My goals for the week are: 1.Take the Ultram so I can get some walking in at least three times this week. 2. DRINK MORE WATER!!!! 3. EAT!!!
HOW DO I GET ALL MT LIQUIDS IN???
Feb 26, 2011
I am having a hard time getting all my fluids in. I have not met the fluid goal since I started eating again. The nausea just kills me. I have a doctors appointment on Thursday, and hope to get some insight. Does any one have any suggestions?
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I'm in the 230's!
Feb 23, 2011
I'm still loosing weight, but nausea has become the dominate feeling. I'm not very fond of this sensation. I have looked at the volume of food I'm eating, thinking I am eating too much. Not the case. I am sticking to the diet plan, so that isn't it. I don't know what to do, but standing next to the toilet is geting very old! We have had some Zofran at the house and I have been using that some, but I would really like to know why I have started feeling like this.
I am also having trouble getting all the liquids in. My taste seems to change weekly. Tea (decaf, with Splenda) is what I am stuck on right now. It seems to calm things down like Ginger Ale used to before surgery. I am also needing salty things. It seems to stop the nausea too. If anyone has any insight I would love to hear from you!
It is nice to be wearing clothes I haven't worn in years. And all the comments I get are wonderful. My co-workers are so happy for me. They want to know every move I'm making. That part has been fun. And the comments my kids make are so sweet. They love the changes they see. My husband loves it too. He is such a support for me. He has even started loosing weight too. I sure do loe that man!
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I am also having trouble getting all the liquids in. My taste seems to change weekly. Tea (decaf, with Splenda) is what I am stuck on right now. It seems to calm things down like Ginger Ale used to before surgery. I am also needing salty things. It seems to stop the nausea too. If anyone has any insight I would love to hear from you!
It is nice to be wearing clothes I haven't worn in years. And all the comments I get are wonderful. My co-workers are so happy for me. They want to know every move I'm making. That part has been fun. And the comments my kids make are so sweet. They love the changes they see. My husband loves it too. He is such a support for me. He has even started loosing weight too. I sure do loe that man!
40 lbs down!
Feb 14, 2011
My first 40 lbs are gone! I can see so many changes in myself. I am able to bend over and tie my shoes without holding my breath, and cut my toe nails too! I can dry the lower half of my legs after a shower without being uncomfortable. Hygiene has become a much easier thing all the way around. I am no longer sweating all the time, as a matter of fact, I am finding myself wearing a light jacket. Everyone at work just looks and giggles because my saying up to this point has been, "you need to put on more clothes, because I can't get but so naked." I have all of sudden developed "droopy drawers." I have never been one to like the "load in the pants" look, but I suddenly have that look. I guess it will be my look for the next several months.
I am having some nausea after eating. I have slowed down at meal time and have stopped trying to drink during meals. But after I eat I feel like I am going to be sick. I never do, but I am never sure. I seem to be able to eat hard boiled eggs without any problems. I find that I can't get in all my liquids, especially on the days I work. I'm working on it, but it is a work in progress.
All in all I fee good. Still having a lot of hip pain, but I think I am going to see a local chiropractor to see if she can help me.
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. it's nice to hear from all who have gone before me! Love to all.
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I am having some nausea after eating. I have slowed down at meal time and have stopped trying to drink during meals. But after I eat I feel like I am going to be sick. I never do, but I am never sure. I seem to be able to eat hard boiled eggs without any problems. I find that I can't get in all my liquids, especially on the days I work. I'm working on it, but it is a work in progress.
All in all I fee good. Still having a lot of hip pain, but I think I am going to see a local chiropractor to see if she can help me.
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. it's nice to hear from all who have gone before me! Love to all.
