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My story. Wow. That is a long one but I'll shorten it.
I am 31 years old. I've been dealing with my "weight" problem my whole life. As far back as I can remember I've had an issue with being overweight. I'm really a very disciplined person. I can do diets, work out.. the whole nine yards. Then, I get bored and quit - gain the weight I lost back plus more. That's how I ballooned to my pre surgery weight. I'm extrememly self concious. Even when I was on the low end of my many many many yo yo diets I still saw myself as huge. I felt like a monster. Anxiety and depression lend a hand in that too.
My journey with WLS began in 2003. I considered RNY then. I went to the meetings and eventually decided against it and turned to exercize and weight watchers. During the next seven years my digenerative disc disease became bad. My spine surgeon says I have the back of a 70 yr old man. So, here I am.
I went to my initial consultation and did ALL the clearances. There were many. I got approved after the first letter. The surgery came faster than expected.
6-7-10 - Surgery Date. I was extremely nervous before the surgery. I had a severe panick attack and went to sleep thinking I was dying. It's a nightmare and I pray I never have to have surgery again. I had a very hard time for my three days in the hospital. I did NOT like one of my nurses. She was aweful.
6-9-10 - Came home. More misery.
The first week was aweful. I couldn't eat anything.. I barely managed to get my protein in. I did stay hydrated. I had a bad experience with a banana protein shake. I tried to put a banana in with my blended protein shake and it didn't go well. I finally threw it up after two days.
I went to the Dr. 7 days after surgery to have the drain removed. It was VERY painful. Lord knows I hope I never have to have a drain again.
7 days after that I got my staples out. That was a breeze. I got cleared to drive and start eating solid foods one at a time as I tolerate them. I am worried after the banana incident.
I am past the 6 month mark. I feel great. I'm down 89 pounds. I still struggle with my body image. I have been wearing hand me down jeans from another WLS patient which I am eternally greatful for!!! She has made this process so much easier! When I'm down 100lbs and into the century club I am going to treat myself to a spa day! I can't wait! Seriously, I'm doing the whole nine yards, facial, mani, pedi, massage.. you name it. I'm also going to buy myself a really nice purse that I've been wanting. I am very reward driven. I used to use food as a reward, now it's changed and I use other things, like buying myself a book for my nook.. or something similar. I've recently had PRK surgery for my eyesite to improve. It's like lasik, only a much rougher recovery and healing time. That was my treat to myself for making it to 75lbs gone. :) I am going to start saving for plastics, as my girls are not what they used to be. :( I am so thankful for this site and the message boards. Much love to all of you!
