mother2mykids
4 months out
Apr 03, 2009
Well I never posted after my appointment but that was mostly because the doctor was sick and canceled my appointment and I went the following week and weighed in at 165 pounds. Now I am 4 months out and down to 157. And I had the biggest shock when I bought a size 12 pair of pants and as always I don't try them on at the store and got home and they were to big. I just got back from walmart and I bought a size 10 and they fit. I have not been that size since high school. I went to Hawaii with my husband and we had a great time. Well I did at least. He went for work and worked 12 hour days so I got to do things on my own, which if I were me before surgery I don't even think I would have went on that vacation. I actually went out in the ocean in a bathing suit!!! Some sad news is that even though I have lost all this weight my back is still bothering me. I have been to the ER 2 times because of it and got some GOOD drugs. I see ortho next week and I am afraid they are going to want to do surgery to repair some of my discs ( I have degenerative disc disease) but I am still so young I am not ready for that. But it goes to show that even though a person loses weight it doesn't make it better. That's what I got EVERY single time I went to see the docs. Now I just want to shove it in their faces because I have had more problems with my back in the past 4 months than I did the year before surgery. OK well I went on enough about that. I hope everyone is doing well.
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Been out of the loop for a bit
Mar 04, 2009
Hello everyone. I know I haven't kept up to date or even messaged anyone but I couldn't even begin to tell you all the things that my family has been going through. I myself am doing good. I have my 3 month check up on the 10th so I will post after that. But as of my scale at home I am 168 so that's about 56 pounds since the start of this journey and about 44 since my preop weigh in. It's gone a little slower than I would have thought but I am not as good with the diet as I should be. I have found I can eat anything and I mean anything I want and have no problems. So I have used alot more will power than I ever could imagined that I had. I have good days and bad. I feel a little more confident but when I look in the mirror I still see the "big" me but I know I have lost it in inches more than pounds. I have gone from a tight 18 to a loose 12. So I remind myself of that often. Anyway enough about me I hope everyone else is doing great. And again sorry I haven't been posting or messaging.
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Finally out of my plateau
Jan 07, 2009
I didn't give up and finally after 3 1/2 long weeks of not losing I have lost 3 pounds. Anyone who has gone through this knows it is hard no matter how many times you tell yourself it is normal to not get "depressed" about it. But with the support of this site and of course my husband I did it. Thank you all so much.
Recovery has been great
Dec 10, 2008
This surgery has been so different than I expected. I am just 9 days post-op and lost 16 pounds so far. Who can argue with that. But mostly I can not get over how fast I bounced back. I got home from the hospital on Friday and went shopping at Walmart on Saturday (did get a little tired though) and then made it to church for 4 hours on Sunday. And Sunday was my last day on my pain meds. My husband is kind of thankful that I was not laid up in bed as much as we thought just for the kids sake. You know thinking mommy is really sick or something. Well anyways the only down side I have been having for the last 3 nights is I can not sleep. I toss and turn. I have even kicked my husband out of the bed just to try and sleep better but it didnt help. I sure hope that gets better because I feel like I have alot of energy but then am so tired I just sit around. I know I a still recovering so I listen to my body and when I am really tired I dont fight it I just relax. But my kids have been great. Even though they are so young they know mommy is going through changes. My 2 year old just likes to see my Boo-Boos. And I have to say that my husband has done very well having to adjust to not only taking care of our three and getting them off to school (on time) but to also take care of the one year old that I care for too. Although I love that I can help out alot more than I thought I would. He puts them in the boosters and I can feed them and make sippies and such for him so he is not totally over whelmed. Thank God for good men. Well ok I have rambled on and on for this post so I will sign off saying I am thinking of all those who have had the surgery and praying for those who are still on the journey to a new and healthier life. God bless.
I am home
Dec 05, 2008
Well home again home again. All went relatively well but I was all ready to be discharged and in my wheelchair when I became very sick to my stomach. 
So I was put back in bed and had yet another IV (4 total) in so I could get more nausea meds and stayed one more night. I had to go through some more blood work and xrays to make sure all was well. Which it was. The only thing that was changed was I had the drains pulled and within the hour I was sick. So they seem to think it caused more gas which then pushed on my tummy and in return made me sick. But over all this surgery is easier than my gallbladder was last year. Sure I am sore but I am only on the lowest dose of meds every 5-6 hours so it sure could be worse. I do like to fall asleep 
in the middle of a conversation though. My husband has had a few laughs over that. Oh and I have never heard my stomach make so much noise before!!
One question for all who have had the surgery?? Did you feel bigger after the surgery than before? I feel pregnant and I know that is mostly the air and gases but man I cant wait to see the difference. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.
So I was put back in bed and had yet another IV (4 total) in so I could get more nausea meds and stayed one more night. I had to go through some more blood work and xrays to make sure all was well. Which it was. The only thing that was changed was I had the drains pulled and within the hour I was sick. So they seem to think it caused more gas which then pushed on my tummy and in return made me sick. But over all this surgery is easier than my gallbladder was last year. Sure I am sore but I am only on the lowest dose of meds every 5-6 hours so it sure could be worse. I do like to fall asleep in the middle of a conversation though. My husband has had a few laughs over that. Oh and I have never heard my stomach make so much noise before!!One question for all who have had the surgery?? Did you feel bigger after the surgery than before? I feel pregnant and I know that is mostly the air and gases but man I cant wait to see the difference. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.
I am off to the OR.
Dec 01, 2008
I just wanted to say good morning and good luck to everyone who is going in after me. Today is the big day. It is 5:20am and I am going to the hospital. I will have my husband post when I am out and recovering. Thank you all so very much for everything you have done for me. I will see you all on the losing side!!!!! Please say a pray for me.
Pre-op Done
Nov 26, 2008
I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and all went well. Got the admissions done, another ekg, and blood work...AGAIN. So off to the OR for me on the 2nd. Ofcourse that is only if I dont get this darn flu bug that 2 of my kids have and my husband had this past weekend. I have a stuffy nose but nothing more than that. My daughter has it today so I have been washing my hands like crazy and she is pretty much a prisoner in her room. Anyways Dr. Barker told me not to stress over the lack of weight loss with the diet but to focus on the new life to come. So I am working on it. I am still scared but I just know I want this and need this. Day eight of the diet and still doing fine. Will post before I go for surgery. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy the turkey for me
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Is this for me??
Nov 20, 2008
I know everyone is different with weight loss but I am so concerned that the surgery is not what I need and I only feel this way because I have been on the liquid diet for 5 days and I have only lost a pound. And the sad part is that I am suppose to drink 5 of the boost or slim fast drinks plus water or crsytle light and I only can get in 3 somedays 4 of the drinks but plenty of water. I mean that in its self is under 600 calories aday. I have only "cheated once and that was a ritz cracker with cheese and that was last night. I sure would think a person would lose more than a pound. Am I just trying to worry myself out of the surgery or does anyone else think I am right with thinking this way?? Please help.
Have my date
Nov 14, 2008
Well I didnt post this when I first found out but I am scheduled to have surgery on the 2nd of December. So I have a pre-op on the 25th of November and start my 2 week liquid diet on the 18th and all I can think is OMG its sooo close. The days are going by so quickly.
I got the call
Oct 04, 2008
I finally got the call from Ms. Boone yesterday at 3:30. She was going to give me November 19th for a date but my husband and I decided that waiting until December would be easier for him to take the leave. So I am penciled in for one of two dates. December 2nd or December 10th!!! I am so excited.
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