Rachelena
GAS!!!!
Mar 13, 2008
I can't stand this damn gas.... I feel it traveling through my body at all times of the day... Every time I move so does the gas. Then sometimes I think I have to go potty so I rush to the bathroom (in loads of pain along the way) to find that it is only gas!!!! Im going crazy when does this end!!!! If It weren't for the decreasing numbers on the scale I would really regret this surgery. Im so frustrated! The pain doesn't end. These blood thinner shots are killing me and I have to have them 2x a day for a week! I know I need to look towards the long term goals I have but the right now.... feels so wrong now..
Possible Infection....update
Mar 12, 2008
I saw Dr. Geiss and he said the redness is due to the lovinex shots. Lovinex is the blood thinner I have been getting twice a day in my tummy. He said I'm looking good the surgery was great. I told him I was just nervous because the red spot looks like celulitis when I get it. He said I don't have to justify my concerns and I should call if I need anything else. He's so great!!!
May the surgeon's hands be steady and the recovery speedy
391/377.5/175
Possible Infection....
Mar 12, 2008
I just had a visit from the home-care nurse and she said I might have an infection about 4 cm under one of my steri-strips. Back to Geiss' office...
May the surgeon's hands be steady and the recovery speedy
391/377.5/175
I'm Home
Mar 11, 2008
Im home everyone and in a lot of pain. Not to scare anyone who is having surgery soon but It is worth it. Surgery went smooth and I am down a total or 13.5lbs from pre-op diet til today.
May the surgeon's hands be steady and the recovery speedy
391/380/175
Today is THE DAY!!!!
Mar 09, 2008
Ok so here I am at 6:15am.... Just got out of the shower. I have to be at the hospital in 75 minutes. Plenty of time... I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for all the lovely support PMs I have been getting the past 2 days. You all are such a huge support for me. Not only are you great friends but you are part of my family.
I Don't have an angel on here but you better believe when I get home tuesday afternoon I am going to make a B-line for the computer.
Thank you for all of your prayers.
May G-d bless us all in our endeavors.
I Don't have an angel on here but you better believe when I get home tuesday afternoon I am going to make a B-line for the computer.
Thank you for all of your prayers.
May G-d bless us all in our endeavors.
May the surgeon's hands be steady and the recovery speedy
391/381.9/175
9.1lbs Down, and Tomorrow is my Day!!!
Mar 09, 2008
I didnt get a chance to weigh myself all weekend because I was away. So when I got home this morning the first thing I did was stripped down out of my clothes and jump on the scale... I almost fell over when it said I had lost a total of 9.1lbs this week so far!!!
I'm Almost There....
Mar 08, 2008
Well I have so much to update on.... Lets start with the beginnig of the week...
Sunday: I tried to start my pre-op diet a day early... I don't quite know why. It was my aunts birthday and she made her amazing Baked Ziti. That last meal syndrome monster came to rear his ugly face and I gave in to that ziti like a baby on a bottle. I only had one plate full though and a little peice of italian bread. I didnt drink with my meal and I didn't go near the soda. I was pretty poud.
Monday: I actually started my pre-op diet. Uch!!!! What a day from hell.... I was starving all day!!! I just couldnt get full. The highlight of my day was watching a lap band surgery on you-tube... They have the RNY on there too is anyone is interested.
Tuesday: Still starving.... I had my pre-op testing. It wasn't so bad. I didnt need the EKG or the chest X-ray because mine were under 3 months old. When I was done I went into Dr. Geiss' office to speak with someone and I ran into a really good friend of mine (Linda) who I met on here. She used the same Doc as me a little ove 2 months ago. She was in to get a fill and she let me watch!!!! She has really been a rock for me. She has helped me and coached me through this entire process. Thank you for that!!! So back to the fill... Ok so I am going to admit I was a little scared. The needle is huge!!!!!!!! They just go fishing for your port then she put some saline in then she pulled the saline out then she put it back in then it was done. Crazy experience. Linda is a brave soul.... no numbing stuff. They are for sure going to have to numb me up first!!!!
Wednesday: Necessity is the mother of invention.... I looked in the book that I was given by my nutrtionist and low and behold It said if you are still hungry you can combine your meals. So I combined meal 1 & 2, had 3 and 4 alone and combined 5 & 6 and low and behold I was full... for an hour or so at least.
Thursday: I was craving that chewing sensation so much. But.... Im still holding strong!!!
Friday: I got the call that changed my weekend. I have to be at the hospital Monday morning at 7:30am.... I am the second surgery of the day. This calmed be down so much believe it or not. I said to myself. Well, Im not the first so my surgeon will for sure be awake and I'm not the last so he wont be worn out after me....Thank G-d for small miracles.
Today: Here I am anxious just to get it over with already!!!! Sunday is going to be so slow!!!! Maybe not. My hubby aranged for me to have an hour massage and go for a mani and pedi to calm me down. Good man I married!!! Tonight we went to build a bear. He put his voice in the bear so I don't feel alone at the hospital. Ok I know some of you will be gagging as you read this but I don't care hehe.
Those are my updates for the week....
Leave me some lovin on my surgery support page to read when I get home on Tuesday. G-d Bless us all.
Sunday: I tried to start my pre-op diet a day early... I don't quite know why. It was my aunts birthday and she made her amazing Baked Ziti. That last meal syndrome monster came to rear his ugly face and I gave in to that ziti like a baby on a bottle. I only had one plate full though and a little peice of italian bread. I didnt drink with my meal and I didn't go near the soda. I was pretty poud.
Monday: I actually started my pre-op diet. Uch!!!! What a day from hell.... I was starving all day!!! I just couldnt get full. The highlight of my day was watching a lap band surgery on you-tube... They have the RNY on there too is anyone is interested.
Tuesday: Still starving.... I had my pre-op testing. It wasn't so bad. I didnt need the EKG or the chest X-ray because mine were under 3 months old. When I was done I went into Dr. Geiss' office to speak with someone and I ran into a really good friend of mine (Linda) who I met on here. She used the same Doc as me a little ove 2 months ago. She was in to get a fill and she let me watch!!!! She has really been a rock for me. She has helped me and coached me through this entire process. Thank you for that!!! So back to the fill... Ok so I am going to admit I was a little scared. The needle is huge!!!!!!!! They just go fishing for your port then she put some saline in then she pulled the saline out then she put it back in then it was done. Crazy experience. Linda is a brave soul.... no numbing stuff. They are for sure going to have to numb me up first!!!!
Wednesday: Necessity is the mother of invention.... I looked in the book that I was given by my nutrtionist and low and behold It said if you are still hungry you can combine your meals. So I combined meal 1 & 2, had 3 and 4 alone and combined 5 & 6 and low and behold I was full... for an hour or so at least.
Thursday: I was craving that chewing sensation so much. But.... Im still holding strong!!!
Friday: I got the call that changed my weekend. I have to be at the hospital Monday morning at 7:30am.... I am the second surgery of the day. This calmed be down so much believe it or not. I said to myself. Well, Im not the first so my surgeon will for sure be awake and I'm not the last so he wont be worn out after me....Thank G-d for small miracles.
Today: Here I am anxious just to get it over with already!!!! Sunday is going to be so slow!!!! Maybe not. My hubby aranged for me to have an hour massage and go for a mani and pedi to calm me down. Good man I married!!! Tonight we went to build a bear. He put his voice in the bear so I don't feel alone at the hospital. Ok I know some of you will be gagging as you read this but I don't care hehe.
Those are my updates for the week....
Leave me some lovin on my surgery support page to read when I get home on Tuesday. G-d Bless us all.
One Week....
Mar 03, 2008
Well I have started my pre-op liquid diet today. I cant believe I am only one week away!!!! This is crazy. I took my before photos last night. Thy were so horrible I can't even post them. When I saw them I just cried and cried for hours. It was so depressing. When I look in the mirror I just don't see the 390lbs. I see myself as being overweight but I don't see it the way it really is. I wonder if everyone is like that? Does anyone really see themselves for what and who they truly are?
Well, tomorrow I go for my pre-op testing. That is exciting right? It still hasn't fully hit me that this is actually going to happen to me. I can't or won't believe that I am actually having surgery. I am still waiting to wake up from this dream.
Well Just a few things I want to put down here so I know they are somewhere safe...
Well, tomorrow I go for my pre-op testing. That is exciting right? It still hasn't fully hit me that this is actually going to happen to me. I can't or won't believe that I am actually having surgery. I am still waiting to wake up from this dream.
Well Just a few things I want to put down here so I know they are somewhere safe...
| March 3, 2008 | |
|---|---|
| Waist | 60 |
| Hips | 65.5 |
| Thigh | 36 |
| Calf | 25 |
| Upper Arm | 20.5 |
| Chest | 53 |
| Neck | 16.5 |
Angel Cathy
Mar 02, 2008
Cathy at Dr.. Geiss' office is an Angel sent from G-d... I called the office because my meeting with the head OR nurse was cancelled and I got freaked out. She said she would arrange a private meeting with someone the day of my pre-op with someone who could answer all of my questions. I cant believe its only a week away!!!! I know this week is going to speed by... I can't wait any longer!!! Im so excited!
I have to tell myself this every day as I get closer to surgery
Feb 29, 2008
9 days
I am having surgery in 9 days and boy am I nervous!!!! I have never had surgery before and I scared out of my mind.
About Me
Hicksville, NY
Location
32.2
BMI
Surgery
10/18/2010
Surgery Date
Nov 06, 2007
Member Since
