Gina Landers
Stenosis of GE junction
Jan 24, 2008
Wow. I had the ph manometry test to rule out esophageal spasms on Tuesday. The test was , we think, essentially normal. However, it did confirm what the EGD showed a few weeks ago.. a narrowing or stenosis at the GE junction. I am a rare breed.. getting a stricture at 7 years post op.. I have a follow up appt with my GI guy in mid Feb, and will discuss the results of the EGD and ph manometry test with him at that time.
Life is still good, and I know it can only get better with time . I am doing much better with my protein intake, and water consumption.. I had gotten a bit slack for awhile.
Well, it is late, and I need to get to bed tonight.
I hope , if you are reading my blog, that you are well and happy.
Until the next time.. ........
Life is still good, and I know it can only get better with time . I am doing much better with my protein intake, and water consumption.. I had gotten a bit slack for awhile.
Well, it is late, and I need to get to bed tonight.
I hope , if you are reading my blog, that you are well and happy.
Until the next time.. ........
What an amazing past few months.. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 13, 2008
Life is so sweet!!! In my last post, I was still a bit upset over my cardiac tests being abnormal, but God is so good.. I had a normal heart cath in late Nov, and my heart is good and strong., and most importantly, healthy. I did give my family a scare when I started bleeding after the heart cath from my artery and had to be rushed back to the ER by ambulance, but that was just precaution.
I had an amazing holiday season, not without some stress, but nothing that couldn't be dealt with. I have learned that if God brings it to me, He is gonna get me through it.!!!
My great grandson is getting so big, I just wish I could see him more often.. but I do treasure the short visits I have with him. My great granddaughter is growing by leaps and bounds, and will be walking before I know it.. My precious little mini me, my only grandchild, is just adorable and growing up so fast.. she was 5 just before Christmas.
Well, it is 2008, and I , for one, am determined that this year, I am going to get on a routine that involves regular exercise, and me getting back to basics and getting my health back.
I am getting more involved in my church and the activities that are offered, and I am hoping to also include some type educational training in the coming year.
My local weight loss support group seems to be growing, although my meetings are still small in membership. I am always happy to see the newer members each time they are able to attend, and I see their progress, and their excitement over their success.
I also look forward to meeting the new members, getting to know them better, answering their questions and being there for each and every one of them.
Life is good.. I believe that God has a mission for me and I know that I am going to find just where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing to serve him and exalt him the most this year.
Well, off to bed, it is getting late, and I have to do some errands in the morning.
Take care and remember, you are never alone.. even in your darkest moments.
Psalms 23
Peachy hugs,
Gina
I had an amazing holiday season, not without some stress, but nothing that couldn't be dealt with. I have learned that if God brings it to me, He is gonna get me through it.!!!
My great grandson is getting so big, I just wish I could see him more often.. but I do treasure the short visits I have with him. My great granddaughter is growing by leaps and bounds, and will be walking before I know it.. My precious little mini me, my only grandchild, is just adorable and growing up so fast.. she was 5 just before Christmas.
Well, it is 2008, and I , for one, am determined that this year, I am going to get on a routine that involves regular exercise, and me getting back to basics and getting my health back.
I am getting more involved in my church and the activities that are offered, and I am hoping to also include some type educational training in the coming year.
My local weight loss support group seems to be growing, although my meetings are still small in membership. I am always happy to see the newer members each time they are able to attend, and I see their progress, and their excitement over their success.
I also look forward to meeting the new members, getting to know them better, answering their questions and being there for each and every one of them.
Life is good.. I believe that God has a mission for me and I know that I am going to find just where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing to serve him and exalt him the most this year.
Well, off to bed, it is getting late, and I have to do some errands in the morning.
Take care and remember, you are never alone.. even in your darkest moments.
Psalms 23
Peachy hugs,
Gina
MWL
Jan 13, 2008
Macon WLS Surgery Support Group was formed based on a need for support in our community for people who have undergone weight loss surgeries of some type, those considering having weight loss surgeries, or those seeking information about weight loss surgeries. We are here to answer your questions, support you in your journeys, and to help you obtain the success and health that you are striving to achieve. I hope that , if you are not already a part of our group, and are reading this , that you will come to a meeting, see who we are and what we are about, and decide to become an active participant.
I can be reached anytime through email, [email protected], and I am also reachable by cell phone the majority of the day, 478-335-1096.
Our meetings are always held the second Monday evening of each month. We meet from 7 pm-8:30 pm. Our location is currently at
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Becham Hall
5399 Hartley Bridge Road
Macon, GA 31206.
I look forward to getting to know you and to help you achieve your goals.
Peachy hugs,
Gina Landers,OH support group leader
I can be reached anytime through email, [email protected], and I am also reachable by cell phone the majority of the day, 478-335-1096.
Our meetings are always held the second Monday evening of each month. We meet from 7 pm-8:30 pm. Our location is currently at
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Becham Hall
5399 Hartley Bridge Road
Macon, GA 31206.
I look forward to getting to know you and to help you achieve your goals.
Peachy hugs,
Gina Landers,OH support group leader
My upsetting echocardiogram news
Nov 06, 2007
Last week, I recieved some pretty upsetting news.. my routine echocardiogram was abnormal. It seems that the left lateral wall of my heart doesn't pump blood efficiently.
WLS is great, and you do gain back some health, but even after you lose your weight, you can still regain some health issues that are totally non related to weight.
I have been pretty fatigued for several weeks, and have been pretty limited in what I can do. I think what I have missed the most is going to church.. I havent been up to going physically when I have been in town.. only been to church twice since the end of Sept.. and only went to church a few times in Sept.. I was able to go to church on Sunday, Oct 7 for my 29th wedding anniversary, and was able to attend church Wed before last. I saw a new post op at church that Wed, we didn't get a chance to talk, but she looked happy and her weight loss is amazing.. I am happy for her.. not jealous at all as I was accused of being.
Anway, I am pretty much confined to home and constant rest until we determine what is actually going on with my heart.. so I suppose I am going to be reading lots of books, watching lots of movies, and etc for the next week or so.
I am looking forward to getting to see my new great granddaughter at Thanksgiving again.. she is just adorable.. head full of black hair, and big blue eyes. Logan, my granddaughter, thinks that her cousin, Jaden, is her new sister. We have tried to convince her that she has a new cousin, but she insists it is a sister-cousin.
I am really proud of Logan as well. She started out in pre k , and after the first 3 weeks of school, she was too advanced and moved to Kindergarten. She got her first report card last week, and I am proud to announce she made all A's and honor roll.
It is hard to believe that she is in school, and about to be 5 next month.. it seems like yesterday that she was born.
Anway, I don't need to keep writing a novel.. so until I know more about my upcoming health tests, I will go quietly for now.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
WLS is great, and you do gain back some health, but even after you lose your weight, you can still regain some health issues that are totally non related to weight.
I have been pretty fatigued for several weeks, and have been pretty limited in what I can do. I think what I have missed the most is going to church.. I havent been up to going physically when I have been in town.. only been to church twice since the end of Sept.. and only went to church a few times in Sept.. I was able to go to church on Sunday, Oct 7 for my 29th wedding anniversary, and was able to attend church Wed before last. I saw a new post op at church that Wed, we didn't get a chance to talk, but she looked happy and her weight loss is amazing.. I am happy for her.. not jealous at all as I was accused of being.
Anway, I am pretty much confined to home and constant rest until we determine what is actually going on with my heart.. so I suppose I am going to be reading lots of books, watching lots of movies, and etc for the next week or so.
I am looking forward to getting to see my new great granddaughter at Thanksgiving again.. she is just adorable.. head full of black hair, and big blue eyes. Logan, my granddaughter, thinks that her cousin, Jaden, is her new sister. We have tried to convince her that she has a new cousin, but she insists it is a sister-cousin.
I am really proud of Logan as well. She started out in pre k , and after the first 3 weeks of school, she was too advanced and moved to Kindergarten. She got her first report card last week, and I am proud to announce she made all A's and honor roll.
It is hard to believe that she is in school, and about to be 5 next month.. it seems like yesterday that she was born.
Anway, I don't need to keep writing a novel.. so until I know more about my upcoming health tests, I will go quietly for now.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Life is so good!
Oct 24, 2007
Last Thursday, I traveled to Atlanta for a plastic surgery consult with Dr Amy Simon.. she is great. She spent most of my 3 hour consult with me, talking to me about my various concerns, about what she thought we needed to focus on, and what the expected outcome would be. Then, I spent an additional amount of time with Frank, her finance manager, going over the fees I would incur if I decide to have her perform these procedures.
I left her office, and headed over to Northside Hospital where my step grand daughter was in labor with her first child, a girl.. She had been admitted the day before with dangerously high blood pressure, and was being monitored closely. Well, I , along with my daughter, my son in law, my other step grand daughter, my step grandson, their mom, and my step great grandson kept the waiting room busy for many hours.. we read magazines, talked, went down to the gift shops, got coffee, and visited Laura often. She wasn't able to deliver naturally, but by C section. Jaden made her appearance at 1:29 am on Friday, Oct 19, 2007. She was a healthy 8 pounds 1 oz and 21.5 in long.. She has a head full of black hair, and big blue eyes.
Last night, I went to the support meeting in Stockbridge.. attendance was down, I suppose due to the inclement weather. Even with a small group, we had an amazing time.. and I made some new friends..
I am hoping against all hope that Dr Simon's office can get most, if not all, of the costs for the lbl covered by insurance.. but if not, I have some other means available for financing this surgery so I am very fortunate in this respect.
I have been to Raleigh twice in the past month, to the Great Smoky Mountains.. what a beautiful place, and to a beautiful bible park in the Smokies, in Murphy , NC. Also, been on a side trip to Chattanooga, came home for less than a week, and was on my way to Jacksonville to visit daughter, and pick up her old washer/ dryer for our son, and then of course, last weekend was spent in Atlanta so we could visit Laura and get to know our new great granddaughter.
LIFE IS SO GOOD!!! I am so happy that I have a full and enriched life with caring people all around me all the time..
Until next time.. oh, and yeah, I am down about 15 pounds in the past month.. yea!!!!
Take care
I left her office, and headed over to Northside Hospital where my step grand daughter was in labor with her first child, a girl.. She had been admitted the day before with dangerously high blood pressure, and was being monitored closely. Well, I , along with my daughter, my son in law, my other step grand daughter, my step grandson, their mom, and my step great grandson kept the waiting room busy for many hours.. we read magazines, talked, went down to the gift shops, got coffee, and visited Laura often. She wasn't able to deliver naturally, but by C section. Jaden made her appearance at 1:29 am on Friday, Oct 19, 2007. She was a healthy 8 pounds 1 oz and 21.5 in long.. She has a head full of black hair, and big blue eyes.
Last night, I went to the support meeting in Stockbridge.. attendance was down, I suppose due to the inclement weather. Even with a small group, we had an amazing time.. and I made some new friends..
I am hoping against all hope that Dr Simon's office can get most, if not all, of the costs for the lbl covered by insurance.. but if not, I have some other means available for financing this surgery so I am very fortunate in this respect.
I have been to Raleigh twice in the past month, to the Great Smoky Mountains.. what a beautiful place, and to a beautiful bible park in the Smokies, in Murphy , NC. Also, been on a side trip to Chattanooga, came home for less than a week, and was on my way to Jacksonville to visit daughter, and pick up her old washer/ dryer for our son, and then of course, last weekend was spent in Atlanta so we could visit Laura and get to know our new great granddaughter.
LIFE IS SO GOOD!!! I am so happy that I have a full and enriched life with caring people all around me all the time..
Until next time.. oh, and yeah, I am down about 15 pounds in the past month.. yea!!!!
Take care
Anniversary weekend
Oct 11, 2007
This past Sunday was our 29th wedding anniversary. My hubby made it very special. First of all, we had placed the flowers in the sanctuary in honor of our special day, and my hubby proposed to me again in front of the congregation present Sunday morning by giving me , at least he thought he was giving me an eternity band, the box he had in the sanctuary happened to be empty, and the band happened to be in the car in the parking lot.. lol. It all turned out in the end. He asked me if he could have another incredible 29 years and of course, I said, yes.
After church, we went out to lunch with my sister and bro in law, and that was also a special time for us. We spent the rest of the afternoon lounging and attended choir practice, went home, got a good night's rest, and started the grind of another week.. a rather busy one I might add..
I had my monthly support meeting on Monday evening.. it was great.. had some new people present and a few old ones.. we talked about emotional eating, and sampled some protein shakes and bars. I gave out some handouts on emotional eating, labs we need to have drawn, and the medications that will hurt our pouches..
The rest of the week has been a very busy one for me with follow up appt with various practitioners that I see.. all is well though.
I am excited over getting my hair a different color on Friday, and more excited about getting a full body massage later today.. I can sure use the massage as I am really sore and achy from all the traveling I have been doing lately. The trips have been wonderful but they take a toll on your body. Off to Florida for the weekend.. we are off to pick up the washer/ dryer that my daughter is donating to our son for him, and delivering it to him.. so a short , sweet trip.. then back to the grind again Monday..
Take care.. I hope everyone has a great weekend and a better week.
After church, we went out to lunch with my sister and bro in law, and that was also a special time for us. We spent the rest of the afternoon lounging and attended choir practice, went home, got a good night's rest, and started the grind of another week.. a rather busy one I might add..
I had my monthly support meeting on Monday evening.. it was great.. had some new people present and a few old ones.. we talked about emotional eating, and sampled some protein shakes and bars. I gave out some handouts on emotional eating, labs we need to have drawn, and the medications that will hurt our pouches..
The rest of the week has been a very busy one for me with follow up appt with various practitioners that I see.. all is well though.
I am excited over getting my hair a different color on Friday, and more excited about getting a full body massage later today.. I can sure use the massage as I am really sore and achy from all the traveling I have been doing lately. The trips have been wonderful but they take a toll on your body. Off to Florida for the weekend.. we are off to pick up the washer/ dryer that my daughter is donating to our son for him, and delivering it to him.. so a short , sweet trip.. then back to the grind again Monday..
Take care.. I hope everyone has a great weekend and a better week.
this and that
Sep 14, 2007
Renee and I traveled to Norcross to attend the Atlanta OH event last weekend. We got to the hotel early Friday afternoon, got settled in, took showers, and got dressed to go to the greet and meet.. it was awesome getting to meet so many new friends, and seeing a few old friends.
Saturday, we got up early and got to the host hotel for the conference and registered. The speakers were awesome, and the highlight of my day was having lunch with the other support group leaders , alongside Eric Klein, founder and CEO of OH.. it was super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came home with lots of information to share with my newly formed support group and had a great first meeting.. seven were in attendance. The week went by so fast,and here I sit in Raleigh NC helping my nephew and niece get moved into their new apt.. it isfun...
Well, until the next meeting and more to report. oh, and btw... being so busy, and staying more focused on good habits, I am down another 5 pounds again.. so the scale is finally moving in the right direction again.
Later..
Saturday, we got up early and got to the host hotel for the conference and registered. The speakers were awesome, and the highlight of my day was having lunch with the other support group leaders , alongside Eric Klein, founder and CEO of OH.. it was super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came home with lots of information to share with my newly formed support group and had a great first meeting.. seven were in attendance. The week went by so fast,and here I sit in Raleigh NC helping my nephew and niece get moved into their new apt.. it isfun...
Well, until the next meeting and more to report. oh, and btw... being so busy, and staying more focused on good habits, I am down another 5 pounds again.. so the scale is finally moving in the right direction again.
Later..
I am officially a certified OH Support Group Leader
Sep 03, 2007
I am official. I finished the required three training sessions on August 23, and am so happy I went through this training.
My first support group meeting is set to meet on Monday , Sept 10, 2007 from 7:30 PM -9:00 PM and will be held in the fellowship hall of my church, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Macon.
I have had a number of responses, so looking for a nice crowd at the first meeting, which will mainly be introductions, answering a short survey, and gathering member data. I will have a couple handouts to give everyone as well, and maybe a couple protein bars to sample.. not sure about this one yet.
I am excited.. went to the support group meeting in Stockbridge last week, led by Jeannie Armstrong.. it was an awesome group.. Jeannie is doing such a good job promoting her group and gaining more members.
I am staying busy with support group activities, church, family and friends. I will post more on these later..
Keep me in prayers, as we think I have a marginal ulcer again.. I had one in 2001 that perforated, spread to the backside of my liver and caused me to develop peritonitis. I am going in for some tests , starting Sept 13, and EGD on Oct 8..
Take care.. until next time
Peachy hugs,
Gina
My first support group meeting is set to meet on Monday , Sept 10, 2007 from 7:30 PM -9:00 PM and will be held in the fellowship hall of my church, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Macon.
I have had a number of responses, so looking for a nice crowd at the first meeting, which will mainly be introductions, answering a short survey, and gathering member data. I will have a couple handouts to give everyone as well, and maybe a couple protein bars to sample.. not sure about this one yet.
I am excited.. went to the support group meeting in Stockbridge last week, led by Jeannie Armstrong.. it was an awesome group.. Jeannie is doing such a good job promoting her group and gaining more members.
I am staying busy with support group activities, church, family and friends. I will post more on these later..
Keep me in prayers, as we think I have a marginal ulcer again.. I had one in 2001 that perforated, spread to the backside of my liver and caused me to develop peritonitis. I am going in for some tests , starting Sept 13, and EGD on Oct 8..
Take care.. until next time
Peachy hugs,
Gina
Support group meeting was awesome
Jul 26, 2007
Hi,
Renee and I traveled to Stockbridge on Tuesday night to attend the Southside Support group meeting. It was awesome hearing everyone's stories, their concerns, their wow moments, and etc..
I know now that I have made the right decision to attend the OH support group leadership training course I should finish and be certified by the end of August.. woo hoo.
Anway, it was an awesome meeting, and I look forward to the next one in August.. even if I will be a year older..
Until my next post..
Renee and I traveled to Stockbridge on Tuesday night to attend the Southside Support group meeting. It was awesome hearing everyone's stories, their concerns, their wow moments, and etc..
I know now that I have made the right decision to attend the OH support group leadership training course I should finish and be certified by the end of August.. woo hoo.
Anway, it was an awesome meeting, and I look forward to the next one in August.. even if I will be a year older..
Until my next post..
my new goals
Jul 16, 2007
Hi,
I had received a request to attend the next Obesity Help Support group leadership training. I thought about this and decided that I need to do this for two reasons.. I need to be accountable, and leading a group will give me that accountability, and second, the closest thing to a support group that I am aware of that is active is about a 45 minute drive north. We have a number of people who have had weight loss surgeries in our town, and no local support group. So, I am preparing to be a trained obesity help support group leader.
My other goal, and calling, I feel, is to become an LPN. I am planning on attending LPN classes at the local tech college. I have thought for a long time that I wanted to go into a nursing career, and I am not getting any younger, so why wait.. especially with the shortage of nurses?
I feel that God is calling me to go into nursing to give caring and compassion to those in need, those that are hurting, and etc.
Well, until next time..
Peachy hugs,
Gina
I had received a request to attend the next Obesity Help Support group leadership training. I thought about this and decided that I need to do this for two reasons.. I need to be accountable, and leading a group will give me that accountability, and second, the closest thing to a support group that I am aware of that is active is about a 45 minute drive north. We have a number of people who have had weight loss surgeries in our town, and no local support group. So, I am preparing to be a trained obesity help support group leader.
My other goal, and calling, I feel, is to become an LPN. I am planning on attending LPN classes at the local tech college. I have thought for a long time that I wanted to go into a nursing career, and I am not getting any younger, so why wait.. especially with the shortage of nurses?
I feel that God is calling me to go into nursing to give caring and compassion to those in need, those that are hurting, and etc.
Well, until next time..
Peachy hugs,
Gina
About Me
Macon, GA
Location
29.9
BMI
Aug 06, 2000
Member Since
Before & After
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approx 400lbs
187lbs
