Penumbra
Four days out!!
Jun 20, 2008
Well I'm now four days out from my surg and doing pretty well. I'm not in any real pain and, while the gas persists, it's not a bother. I am a little pale but hopefully that will clear up if I just keep up with my protein. I am starting to hate sweet protein shakes though. The problem is that the alternatives are not as efficient when it comes to protein levels. So I carry on. My stomach itself has been just fine! It feels as though I could eat real food without a problem. Although I will not be fooled into trying it!! I plan to do this thing by the book and not rush it. Oh well...time for my walk! 
Still doing great 2 days out!!
Jun 18, 2008
I am continually amazed at how easy this is going for me. The gas is almost gone and any pain from the incisions is knocked out completely by the Liquid Vicodin!. I am having no problems getting all my fluid and protein so far. Just can't believe it. And I'm glad I went before hubby too. I am so much less worried for him now. I just hope his recovery goes this well or better. 
Home again!!!
Jun 17, 2008
Well my surgery went exceedingly well according to the surgeon and I am already back home on the mend! As far as pain goes I've had almost none! Just a little distension from the gas. Still not bad at all considering it was just yesterday morning! Well, that's all for now! I wish this recovery on everyone!! 
Finally Done with my Final!!
Jun 09, 2008
Well I passed my final!! I'm on my pro-op diet so I couldn't celebrate much with my classmates at our traditional after party and I left early so I wouldn't be tempted to. Still I am so proud of my class! Everyone passed which is a momentous thing in nursing. And it WAS a hard class!! So now there's nothing left to do but get ready for surgery. I'm actually not anxious anymore. I guess I kind of burnt out my worry aver the last week. Now I am just sort of accepting what God has in store for me, whatever that is. After all, it's his world...I'm just livin' in it! 
I also managed to get rid of most of my food. The only things I'm keeping are south beach frozen meals, chicken breasts, and some shrimp. All the dressings and condiments are gone too. Just gonna start from scratch!
I also managed to get rid of most of my food. The only things I'm keeping are south beach frozen meals, chicken breasts, and some shrimp. All the dressings and condiments are gone too. Just gonna start from scratch!Final Today
Jun 08, 2008
I am now 7 days away from my surgery and I feel like a swarm of bees is in my chest. Plus I have a my nursing final today. Last test before the summer Whoohoo. It's been so hard to concentrate on school with my surgery looming but I have tried very hard. Right now my biggest problem is eating and sleeping because I can't do much of either. After today though it won't matter much. I'll just get through this test and call it a day. Then I can get busy on the house. My goal is to have the house and fridge spic and span before surgery so I can come home to a nice clean house and a fridge full of only what I can have. Sounds like heaven!
Almost there
Jun 06, 2008
So I am 10 days away and having just a bit of a breakdown But thanks to all the kind support on the message boards I am getting through it. Thanks all! I don't know what I'd do without this site! It's so scary to feel like "yeah I may die...but if I don't I'll be THIN!!!" Not the healthiest outlook I know but the thought remains. It's all I've ever wanted. Isn't that sad? No matter how good my life gets, its the big but (no pun intended) that's always there. eg. Love my husband but I'm fat or I'm acimg all my classes but I can't look at myself in the mirror without wincing. I just want to be proud of how I look and not mind going out in public. Right now the only places I go are school related (cause I have to) or the movie (cause it's dark). Sigh...oh well...not for long. I know WLS is not the key to total happiness and I probably need some psych help getting over some of my underlying issues but, right now, I need this.
I am APPROVED
Mar 25, 2008
So I've been diddling with the idea of switching from rny to VSG. So I call up my surgeon to ask the Insurance specialist if he knows if my ins will cover VSG. Answer- No. But then he tells me that he's already gotten my approval for RNY! It's done! And Jason's should be here soon. He already got verbal confirmation for him so they're just waiting in his letter. I can't believe it. I even have a date June 16th!! If you'll excuse me I may throw up now. I am just so thrilled, scared, and nauseous. I can't believe it. Sexy black dress here I come!!
Thanks to you all!!
Mar 07, 2008
Thanks so much to all of you who replied to my Forum question; Will I still be me? I was moved to literal tears by the responses I got and was so comforted by your honest answers, empathy, and sage advise. It helps so much to talk to people who know where I am and what I am going through. So often I feel like my friends and family don't understand. They try to be helpful but it always comes across as shielded criticism like I'm just not trying hard enough. I guess this is especially true for my family. I think, because they can't see me day after day, they think I must be exaggerating my effort and they're always asking about my weight and giving me advise like "try thirding your portions and you should work out more". FYI- My entire family is THIN!!!...for those of you who don't know....that SUCKS beyond all measure!! I love them all so very much but I have posed for 3 family photos now as "the fat one" and, every time, I want to run crying from the room. I just can't help looking at them and blaming myself because, if they look like that, it must be me right? I just can't accept that it's the PCOS. Despite the evidence, it feels like a cop-out. I guess this is because I never really believed people could be fat without being sedentary over-eaters. Well I know now.. don't I?
My poor husband Jason (also MO) tries so hard to comfort me and be supportive but he just cannot comprehend how I can get so upset. Jason's whole family has been MO and gone through WLS of one type or another. They are so understanding about the whole thing and excited to help. In fact, they are planning to come up and take care of us for the whole month of our recovery. OH!!! I forgot to mention that Jason (hubby) is getting RNY as well. For him, heredity and a lifelong use of steroids to treat his severe asthma has caused his MO. So when I decided to do this he did as well. It was entirely his decision but I am so glad not to be doing this alone! I worry sometimes that he is jumping on the band wagon but I have done my best to explain the risks and the total life change that will occur afterwards so it's his choice. And it will be so exciting to make this change and begin a new life together again
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My poor husband Jason (also MO) tries so hard to comfort me and be supportive but he just cannot comprehend how I can get so upset. Jason's whole family has been MO and gone through WLS of one type or another. They are so understanding about the whole thing and excited to help. In fact, they are planning to come up and take care of us for the whole month of our recovery. OH!!! I forgot to mention that Jason (hubby) is getting RNY as well. For him, heredity and a lifelong use of steroids to treat his severe asthma has caused his MO. So when I decided to do this he did as well. It was entirely his decision but I am so glad not to be doing this alone! I worry sometimes that he is jumping on the band wagon but I have done my best to explain the risks and the total life change that will occur afterwards so it's his choice. And it will be so exciting to make this change and begin a new life together again
Waiting For the Summer
Mar 07, 2008
So although my surgery was scheduled for this month, Ive decide to hold off till this summer. Reason- my spring break is only 2 weeks and I'm just not sure thats enough recovery time before having to return to a very hectic school/ clinical schedule. Still, after spending so much time (2 years) deciding whether or not to do this, I am fully committed and ready to begin. But I know I'll be happy when I'm spending 3 months recovering in a cushy summer desk job instead of running around the hospital disobeying my surgeon's orders by trying to move 200 lb patients. Besides I'll have more time to explore this wonderful site. I cannot tell you how very wonderful it is to find other people who are/ have been where I am now and understand all the fear, hurt, and confusion I feel. I have been so lucky to discover the level of understanding and camaraderie that I have found here. About Me
Mount Vernon, WA
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Surgery
06/16/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 05, 2008
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