rhidunn
2 years later. . .
Nov 08, 2010
I promised myself that I would be a diligent participant in this forum after my surgery. I spent countless hours on this site prior to surgery and learned so much from so many wonderful people. I sure blew that. I have no excuse except life got in the way.
2 years ago I weighed over 435 pounds (that was the last official weight I had - hard to find scales that go that high). I was nearly dead. I had severe sleep apnea, pitting edema, was borderline diabetic, had high blood pressure, couldn't walk 100 yards without needing to sit down. I was a hot mess. I had tried every diet, had spent thousands of dollars with a personal trainer working out four days a week - to no avail, I couldn't get the scale to budge.
After countless hours of research I decided I wanted a DS. I was blessed to happen upon the profile of a great woman that pointed me in the direction of Dr Baltasar in Alcoy, Spain. We cashed in my husbands 401 and on November 1, 2008 I left DC for Spain with my husband and my mom.
As it turns out Dr B couldn't perform a full DS due to the lack of space to work and sever adhesions from a prior hernia operation. I have to admit that I was disappointed at first but -- now I am glad.
My journey hasn't picture perfect but, I have had very few issues and in 2 years I have lost 227 pounds. I have lost more than I currently weigh -- that is such a bizarre thought to process. I was wearing a size 34 or 38 before my surgery. I am sitting here now in size 16 jeans and an XL top from Old Navy. Crazy -- right? If I didn't have so many droopy bits I would probably be in size 12 jeans. Wow.
There have been issues. I couldn't seem to transition from liquids to mushies. I spent the first 8 months throwing up a lot. I have wicked acid reflux. Prevecid is MY BEST FRIEND still. I am still learning what foods are my friends. I have a hard time with eggs, cottage cheese, lunch meat, beef, chicken - the list is long. I eat a lot of soup, pork cooked silly in the crock pot, cheese, greek yogurt. I just added oatmeal to the list. Thank goodness I figured out early on that you can mix protein powder with espresso and make a coffee protein shake. I just keep trying things until I find ones that work.
My labs have been great. My energy level is off the charts. I have my life back. It is amazing.
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2 years ago I weighed over 435 pounds (that was the last official weight I had - hard to find scales that go that high). I was nearly dead. I had severe sleep apnea, pitting edema, was borderline diabetic, had high blood pressure, couldn't walk 100 yards without needing to sit down. I was a hot mess. I had tried every diet, had spent thousands of dollars with a personal trainer working out four days a week - to no avail, I couldn't get the scale to budge.
After countless hours of research I decided I wanted a DS. I was blessed to happen upon the profile of a great woman that pointed me in the direction of Dr Baltasar in Alcoy, Spain. We cashed in my husbands 401 and on November 1, 2008 I left DC for Spain with my husband and my mom.
As it turns out Dr B couldn't perform a full DS due to the lack of space to work and sever adhesions from a prior hernia operation. I have to admit that I was disappointed at first but -- now I am glad.
My journey hasn't picture perfect but, I have had very few issues and in 2 years I have lost 227 pounds. I have lost more than I currently weigh -- that is such a bizarre thought to process. I was wearing a size 34 or 38 before my surgery. I am sitting here now in size 16 jeans and an XL top from Old Navy. Crazy -- right? If I didn't have so many droopy bits I would probably be in size 12 jeans. Wow.
There have been issues. I couldn't seem to transition from liquids to mushies. I spent the first 8 months throwing up a lot. I have wicked acid reflux. Prevecid is MY BEST FRIEND still. I am still learning what foods are my friends. I have a hard time with eggs, cottage cheese, lunch meat, beef, chicken - the list is long. I eat a lot of soup, pork cooked silly in the crock pot, cheese, greek yogurt. I just added oatmeal to the list. Thank goodness I figured out early on that you can mix protein powder with espresso and make a coffee protein shake. I just keep trying things until I find ones that work.
My labs have been great. My energy level is off the charts. I have my life back. It is amazing.
The Waiting (Weighting) is the Hardest Part
Jul 09, 2008
So, I did the reseach, got a plan. Made a date with Dr B in Spain. Presented plan to DH--fully on board, presented plan to BFF's - mostly on board, presented plan to Parental Type Units -- little spastic about foreign country but altogether on board. Found benefactor to generously give me many US dollars (I think) - Plan B, raid hubby's 401-K.
Now I just have to: transfer over my entire company from their geriatric legacy software to new improved software, purchase and implement payroll system and stave off the nervous breakdown so that I can become a "*itch with a switch".
I have become a total OH junkie and am boring those around me with "tales from the ds message board".
Now I just have to: transfer over my entire company from their geriatric legacy software to new improved software, purchase and implement payroll system and stave off the nervous breakdown so that I can become a "*itch with a switch".
I have become a total OH junkie and am boring those around me with "tales from the ds message board".
About Me
Annapolis, MD
Location
28.3
BMI
Surgery
11/06/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 15, 2008
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