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Hi All, i can't believe it's been 18 months already. I've lot 85 pounds and I sure look better. lol
So far so good. I still struggle with my sugar cravings but I've followed OH member advise, if I gain 5 pounds, go back to basics and get it off. So far that advise has been like gold!

I can't believe it's been 6 months already.  I love my DS!  I can eat anything, no more poo issues and I've lost 56 pounds!!  No complaints here. Good luck everyone and thanks for all your help.

I made it!! Today I weighed in at 199!!  I can't believe it!  With the help of everyone here and Vitalady, my constipation is under control, I can eat anything without problems. My liquids and supplements are ok too.

Life is good!!  Thank you everyone for your help and support.

Hi Everyone!  Well it's been 2 months since my surgery.  I've lost 26 pounds.  While my weight is not dropping off as quickly as I like, it's still coming off.

Some of you may remember, I've had poo issues (not going) since surgery.  I now have it somewhat regulated thanks to Vitalady and all of you.

My DR said that even though I'm a lightweight, I'm on the older side for having the surgery.. lol  I don't know if age (I'm 56) has anything to do with it.  I might be a slow loser, but as long as I lose, that's what matters.

I'm getting in between 80 to 100 grs of protein, 80 oz of water and decaf tea, taking all my supplements.  Yesterday I counted every single carb I put in my mouth and it was only 78, from veggies, protein drinks crackers, etc. My carbs are ususally under 50 but yesterday I was trying to jolt my body a little so I ate a few extra.

So, even though I haven't experienced a big wow yet... I'm still happy I had the surgery.  I didn't experience any complications from surgery or since.  Any "DIET" where I can eat from Taco Bell and LJS is OK by me! 

I can eat just about anything, fish, chicken, pork, beef, cheese, cottage cheese, etc


Thanks y'all for being here, you're the BEST!!

P.S.  I forgot to mention... only 4 lbs to onederland!!  and lost 7 inches

and better and better. YEA!

DAY 6-Post-op

 

 

DISCLAIMER!! First of all I DON’T want to scare anyone but I do want to be honest. I need to get this diary started since the memories are fresh. Also, please excuse any typos, I’m blaming it on the drugs.

 

 

You know, I have come to believe that we choose our own journey and length of that journey for many reasons. Some of us choose short trips, some of us choose almost a lifetime! This has been so much more emotional than I would allow or admit.  I’ve always felt that I was in this boat by myself. Well I’ve learned that all I have to do is ask for help and I have an entire group of family and friends wanting to be here for me. My first WOW aready.  You can read my profile for my story.

 

 

I want to repeat what I said a few days ago when I got home:

 

 

Hi everyone, now I can say I'm a switch sister!!  I wanted to say that had it not been for everyone here, posting and paying it forward, I would have been a basket case.

I'm day 4 from surgery and hope to go home today.  I'll post my entire experience when I get home but today I just want to say THANK YOU!

Because of all of you I knew what to expect and that helped so much.

My only "problem" is soreness, gas and extremely bloated from IV. It's a good thing I didn't wear a ring, it would have to be cut off. lol

So for those of you are ready to be switched, have confidence in what you've learned here, it's totally right on

 

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          Having said this, as much as I thought I was prepared, even a little cocky, the flood of emotions was incredible.

 

 

        So, let me start from the beginning. 

 

The Pre-op prep.  It wasn’t too bad. I’m lucky that I can tolerate odd tastes. I had a colonoscopy so I was ready for visiting the bathroom a lot. But I didn’t think that it had worked to it’s fullest potential, oh well, I’m ready. Or so I thought.

 

 

Surgery Day:  My husband and I had to leave our house at 4 am w/ surgery at 7am. That meant we had get up at 3am

 

 

I didn’t sleep all night, mainly because I am dependent of ambien to get any sleep and we had to get up so early!!  I knew that if I took something, I wouldn’t be able to wake up in time.  In hindsight I wish I would have arrived at the hospital totally asleep!!

 

 

This was probably the scariest time for me. The staff was incredible, professional and caring. I was sitting on the gurney, IV in place waiting for the surgery team to come and get me. I totally Freaked OUT, I almost backed out.!!  I was in a full panic mode!  My DH said he was with me what ever I decided. Had it been just for the weight loss, I would have bolted out wearing the flapping hospital gown. I thought a minute and recited back to him my reasons for this surgery; eliminating or reducing sleep apnea, asthma, and joint pain. I was also very concerned about hereditary & lifestyle conditions such as alztimers and padgets disease, cancer, diabetes and heart problems. I’m also hoping for a miracle to heal my fibromyalgia. The icing on the cake (can’t get away from food) lose weight and keep it off! Just then one of the prep nurses came in, we started talking and she shared that she had this surgery w/Dr. K about 7 years ago.  She too was nervous then but now she’s still very happy with her decision. She went to her locker and got her before pic, WOW!  Well that settled me down some and before I could bolt, LOL, the OR team came in.

 

 

To be continued, I have to take a nap.

 

 

Well tomorow it will be and my surgery date!!  7 am to be exact.

I had a few anxious moments yesterday & this morning.  The hospital & Dr. office called late yesterday and said there was a problem with my insurance and that the surgey may not be covered.  Long story short, after a few phone calls back and forth, it was resolved and I got the go ahead! WHEW!

I thought they were playing an April Fool's joke on me LOL.

But today I met w/ the surgeon and did the hospital admiting routine so I'm ready!

I'm now home, drank the colon blow stuff... ut oh, gotta go! lol

age 56 (I picked my birthday for my surgery date)
CW  230
SW  230
GW 130
BMI 40.5
5'3'

Hey,

Well today, Sunday, I did some last minute shopping for protein stuff and lotions and such. lol
I'm actually really calm. John is going to take a pic of me on the way to the OR.  I'll post it when I can.

I'm going to have my nails and toes done tomorrow. Shop with my mom and get some tomatoes planted.

I kinda started a little fire with the family.  I tend to be very direct and sometimes that doesn't always take into account others feelings.

I had decided a while back not to tell my family (except DH of course) until I was home.  Well I thought better of that a sent an email out of Sat.  Now my sister is hurt because I didn't tell her that I was researching this.

I sent her another email tonight explaining why I approached everyone this way...hope it helps.

Fact is, I'm still embarassed. I'm not sure I understand   why I feel this way.  Well, I have tried for most of my life trying to lose the traditional way, you know, lose and then regain... I think I'm feeling like I might fail again.  Then everyone would be thinking, Susan tried again but couldn't do it! I don't want to fail again. But I feel strongly that the DS is the best choice for me.


About journaling.  Have you started, kept it up.? Has it helped??

I'm sure it would help if I remember to use it.  Do some of you us this site as your journal?

Thanks for letting me ramble. Susan

age 56 (I picked my birthday for my surgery date)
CW  230
SW  230
GW 130
BMI 40.5
5'3'

I just found out that the surgery coordinator is off for 2 weeks.  I guess I won't hear anything until she gets back!!

But this gives me more time to check things out, but I'M so excited to get through the surgery.

I'm ready for a new life as a smaller person!