Ana G.
04-26-06 I just got the news today that I was approved and I am soooooooooo nervous and relieved that it is finally happening.
05-02-06 I am going in today for my pre-op tests and to meet with Dr. Morgan. I have come to the point that I am ready for the surgery.......not nervous.... just ready.
I really have to thank my parents & hunny for being so supportive. I told Joe to go to work the date of my surgery (trust me, we need the $$) and stay with me that night. He told me that I was "loco".
I am going to miss my son, he is just 17 mths old. Thank God that my mother is going to take care of him while I am @ hospital. He is such a good boy, spoiled with lotsssssss of loving from his parents and my parents. I want to be a great role model for him and that's a big reason why I have chosen the surgery.
My health.......I am now 40 yrs old, taking over 100 units of insulin a day, high blood pressure, and living with MS. I have been overweight for at least 22 yrs and been on every diet..even Medifast in which I lost over 90 lbs. Well, that didn't last long but it sure felt good being "normal" again.
Well let me get back into bed....it's 3:48am and Joe has been sick all night. I pray that he feels better in the morning and was able to get some rest. I wake up everytime he does...weird...it's like my mommie sensor is "on".
Please keep me and my family in your prayers......
05-10-06 Yes...............I am a new woman. I had my surgery done on Monday 05-08-06. I left the hospital today, Wednesday 05-10-06. Dr. Morgan came in to see me on Tuesday & Wednesday and she told me that all went very good. I was in surgery for only 1.5 hours and she made me a tiny pouch. Glad that she was excited because I was a mess after surgery, the pain was awful. I must of pressed the morphine every minute.........
I did feel alot better on Tuesday and was so happy that they took my drain tube out before leaving. I'll keep everyone informed.
05-17-06 I went in yesterday for my 1 week followup and was a little disappointed with my weight loss. I had only lost 8 pounds but the ladies kept telling me that was great. That's 8 lbs gone forever and I still have fluids in me from surgery. Also they noted that I was walking fine and I looked like I had no pain. Isn't it a shame that we are motivatied by the "scale".
Dr. Morgan still does not want me picking up my 17 mth old. That is the hardest part of the recovery process for me right now.
Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
06-25-06 Today is great day !!!! 49 days since my life changed. My weight loss seemed to have stalled for 2 weeks and I was pretty upset but I was losing inches. Finally the scale showed some significant weight loss and I wanted to share. I continued drinking as much as possible and trying to get in my protein. I never thought that I would be the person saying " I want it but I really don't feel like eating it".
08-10-06 Hello, it's been 3 months since my RNY and I have lost 61 pounds. Yeah- life is good!!!!!!!!!!
Just recently my weight loss was in a slump.....disappointing but I made sure that I was getting in my protein & liquids. The liquid part is harder so I try to make sure that I drink at least 1 protein shake a day - double whammy. I get so wrapped up with work that I forget to drink.
Getting ready to visit my brother & family this Labor Day Weekend and I am soooooo excited about seeing my niece. The kids are going to have a blast together. Can't wait for them to see my weight loss.
Take Care-
12-30-06 Oh my, I haven't posted in awhile. I am doing great!!! I have lost 107 lbs and I feel wonderful. It seemed wierd at first when I started the weight loss 'cause I still kept wearing my old clothes. I was and still am used to the very loose fitting clothes and now I am wearing size 18 jeans. WOW.... I have bought very little, just a few pants and and tops since I have clothes from all sizes prior to my surgery. I am just trying to get used to the tailored look in tops and I find myself folding my excess skin in my pants..ugh.
Dr. Morgan said that my ideal weight would be 140 for my height of 5'6". Should lose 2/3 of my excess weight. 319-140 = 179 lbs
179 x .67 = 119.93 should be what I lose from having the surgery
So that means I need to lose only 13lbs more (107 + 13 = 120)
I want to lose alot more than that............I am close to 8 months as of 01-08-07
Praying that 2007 brings me more happiness and patience.
02-18-07 I love the way I am feeling and I love the fact that I am wearing a loose size 16W. I had to ask some friends how the clothes work- does it go from a 16W to a 14W and then a 16 and so forth?? They kinda laughed at me, but to be honest I really don't know or remember. It's like I was a prisoner in my own body and I was used to going to 3x-4x tops automatically.
I really do feel great when I am dressed. Naked I keep seeing all the loose skin around my stomach and thighs. Just recently a group of RNY ladies were talking about not wanting to have plastic surgery. That it was not important to them and I wanted to shout out- HEY I do!! I'll cross that bridge when I get closer to my weight goal of 140-150.
I seem to be at a stall- The scale must be broken 'casue it is going the wrong way..up!! I loose a few pounds and then WHAM the pounds come back on again. It's like I am starting all over again. My clothes still feel fine so I know that it is my body adjusting and readjusting but I HATE IT!!!!!!! I understand but I DON'T want it happened to ME!!
Otherwise I and my family are doing fine. My son, Joey got over a stomach bug and now his daddy has it. I honestly believe that due to me focusing on high protein stuff and my daily intake of protein that the bug has stayed clear of me. YEAH!!!!!!! My men need Me to take care of them..hahaha
Till later- take care and again I ask for patience-
03-17-07 Becky made me a Centrury Club Card to post on my profile. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!
04-09-07 I wanna thank Stephanie H. for helping me with my Century Card.
I haven't posted in awhile. You could say that I have been in a stall. My weight is forever changing 1-3 lbs but I have been able to stay under 199 which is a dream. I would of NEVER thought that in less than a year that I would be were I am today. I have soooooo much more energy and enthusiasm about life. I enjoy running after my son and playing with him. The weight loss has changed my life and has made me a better person.
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