Rita G.

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I should write more often about my journey to onederland. I am almost there, on pound to go but the inches are falling off along with my hair
I am looking forward to losing and feeling better, more energy, longer life and overall heath. I carry my heavy grandson and 34 pounds lighter, that is how much I was carrying around with me. Damn he's heavy, my poor ankles.  Need to monitor my blood pressure because it needs to be under control. I am taking more meds to control it. I see the weight loss in my clothes and to see them hanging makes me feel so wonderful. 

Take care everyone.

Wow i had my first fill finally and it feels great to finally to have some restriction. I can feel full quicker and longer. Now I need to step up the exercise (which I am not so motivated) It wasn't so bad to get the fill but I did get that feeling I did right before getting wheeled into surgery, my stomach churning and a bit scared. It wasn't so bad, it was done under floroscopy which was cool to see it all happening step by step. Since it was my first fill the doc had to press down extra hard to get the needle in the middle of the port but whallla it was done. I was filled with 2cc. I think I need to take some B12 though because I am tired much more. Then again I am working full time, and going to school full time with my family. I don't know how I am doing and hate that I have waited so long to get a solid education. 

I just finished 1.5 eggs for breakfast and will start on my coffe in about 40 minutes. I feel like i am losing inches but still feel as though my stomach is still swollen? I am trying to log everything I eat on sparkpeople.com and they have cool exercises everyday & different ones. I am doing my best to stay off the scale because if it moves up or down I am either excited or depressed so I am going to try my best without going through withdrawls to weight in once a month. 

I can't wait to get my first fill, I am behind schedule because the authorization was not submitted in a timely manner. I am scheduled for my first fill on July 24th and  I am excitied to get this lap band kicked up a notch. I am remember to move into high gear. My clothes are fitting much looser and they seem to be hanging. We get new suits every year and I can't wait to get into a normal size. It has been a rocky road and I can finally see my face. 

I am hungerier than usual but still able to eat small meals depending on the food choices I make. I am trying but seem to falter at times. I just pull myself back up and get back on the band wagon. I feel sometimes I am failing though. big sigh. My weight should be melting off me and I should not be eating bread but still eat it hear and there.  Whaaat the #$%* am I thinking. Well tomorrow's another day.

I have been calling my doctor's office to obtain a fill appointment and no response yet. They have to input an authorization first, which hasn't been done. It hasn't been done yet because I have access to the system to check it out. I am an employee of Cedars and frustated to no end today. I will try calling them. I am eating more than usual and it doesn't help that I went through the whole process for right now, nothing. Just venting because I am very upset with the doctor's office.

I can finally lay on my stomach and feel so much better today. I spent the day at the Santa Monica Pier with my family and my little girls friends for her b-day. We had a blast and then came home to sing Happy B-day and they all ate cake & ice cream. I didn't feel like I was losing out on anything. Of course I was exhausted after that long day but it was nice to be out and about. I am taking my vitamins and fiber chewables. I am getting in all my liquids and protein but at night I feel like I am hungry. I go to bed hungry, I hear my stomach growling. I guess i was so used to having a snack before bed or should I say meal (lol). This will pass. I am greatful for the surgery so I can get my health, life and career back on track. My family is supportive and protective. I am taking this last week to rest and exercise. I also have to get ready for my week at work and be prepared on what to drink.

I am sore but my family is very supportive and helpful. My C-section pain was worse. I am having a hard time going to the bathroom due to constipation but will call my doctors office today when they open because I believe once I go I will feel better, not sure if it is gas or what.

The surgery started 1.5 hours later than scheduled which was a bummer and didn't eat until 8am on May 15th, no sips of water nothing so I developed a hunger headache. I survived and learning what and how to drink things. Need help so will post to the board.

I am doing the clear liquid thing today on Mother's day but it's okay. I am smelling the wonderful food but my stomach is not in the mood after taking the fleets phospha-soda. I am scared :)

Tomorrow's the big day and my family is more nervous than I am. We can all make it through this new life I am ready to embark on. It will benefit my whole family I believe. I want to live to see my kids graduate from college with me in the stands. Watch my grandkids grow up. All the good things in life but for now I will settle for tying my shoes and talking to my husband & kids in the morning.

I am excitied and can't wait to have my surgery. This is a life altering experiencing. I feel like I am jaw wired through my stomach :)

I am a little upset that my surgery check in time has changed from 7:45am to 12:45pm due to a doctor not faxing his clearance today before 4pm. Then a repeat of blood work put a damper on it even more. 

I purchased all my post-op items and ready to go. I am at the starting gate, this is one mother's day I will never forget. The old Rita to emerge once again. Yippee.

I have my consultation for lap band surgery on 02/07/07 with Dr. Cuneen. My PCP had me do my endoscopy first to see if I was able to have surgery (I passed) and I have all my paperwork completed and ready to go. I am excited and nervous all rolled into one. I will keep you updated on my progress.