Starstelle G.
my past ramblings from old profile...
Oct 16, 2006
October 5, 2006
Well - I t has been 5 months since my surgery and all is well.... Yes, I have finally hit a plateu... the thing I have been dreading, yet expecting... I guess it is time for my body to catch up with the weight loss... YES - it is fustrating... and I am trying to deal with it on a day to say basis. So - if anyone reading this has any ideas to help - or words of encouragement... please help me lift my spitits about this.....
I thought that this last fill would help - but - not really - so I am hoping that it is a fill that will kick a couple of weeks after...
Dr. Ben-Meir has my goal weight at 130... so we will see when we get closer - but I changed my ticker to reflect it....
September 29, 2006
Not much going on here... stayed the same weight wise this week - which is a first for me since surgery! Kinda upset about it - but in the sceam of everything... I KNOW it is ok! Had a fill today bringing my total fill up to 5.6cc. And boy - did I need this fill!
So far in this journey I have noticed that I am more self confidant... which can be good and bad! LOL I have went from a size 24 jean to an 18... a sometimes 2x shirt (I really liked to hide in the baggy shirt... plus it needed to be big enough to cover my big butt) to a xlg.. sometimes a large (depending on who makes it), My energy has increased, and I sleep a little better now (DH says I no longer snore). So - yes - things are getting better.. faster than I imagined! Dr Ben-Meir said I was doing great in my weight loss... So that made me and DH feel even better about everything. So I am on liquids for 2 days... then we will see how the fill level is... I am off to spend time with DH and relax!
September 22, 2006
Antoher week has gone by. I am feeling better for the most part every week. Neck/head still hurts, and my feet are not getting any better as the weight goes down. I am facing surgery on my feet as soon as I know my DH will be home for at least 5 weeks... because I can not count on anyone but him to help out, especially because of our dogs.. no one in the family likes them... so It is just us... and that is ok. (plus the foot doctor wants me to take off even more weight to see if it will help)
It seems like my weight loss is starting to slow a tad... but that is OK because I am still losing. I am starting to get hungry soon after eating.. so I am sure it is time for a fill... I have one scheduled next Friday. I wish I could go in today for one! LOL
Dh is home for a short time... just in time to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary! Without him - I do not think I would have done as well as I have... he was bragging to our podiatrist today about my weight loss.. made me blush when I came into the office later! LOL If you are reading this - HONEY I love you - and thank you for everything!
September 14, 2006
I made it! I lost 50% of my excess weight! WOOO HOOO!
Too bad I have no family to support me, since anything that is wrong, is ALWAYS my fault... I am tired of everything being lamed on me... so, I AM DONE. I am human, not a doormat. And if they do not like it, well, tough! So now, I just have my husband for my support.... too bad he is not here, but He supports me daily by phone! what a sweetie!
September 9, 2006
Ok - well, this week could have gone better... Had an incident at work with a b#t@h making fat comments... wrote a stament about I should not be subjected to working in a hostile environment... there is more to this story - but it still hurts to know that ones I loved very well could have spoken ill of me to this "thing". So all in all - I am not suprised that I lost only one pound... but hey - it is better than a gain! I hate having such stress in my life - and yes - I did turn to food more than I have in these last 4 months... shame on me - I guess I will have to work at that. I am just tired and run down - just feeling the blues lately... To top all my stress - I need to get to sleep - since there is a party I need togo to this afternoon - so I will have to survive on two or three hours of sleep.... again. Oh well - that is the life of somone that works midnights.... So to sum it up - dang - what a stressful week!
August 31, 2006
All in all a pretty good week, considering the increased headaches. Really getting tired of having migraines...
This fill has seemed to really help, but now - I have to REMIND myself to eat! LOL what a consept! Struggle with liquids when at home, but do pretty well while at work.
August 25, 2006
I have officially lost 50 pounds! I am so happy! At the doctors office today for a fill - they said I was breaking a world record... for that practice... I am so amazed that I am doing this well... still.... I was given a 1cc increase.. so I am up to 4.5cc's in my band.
I am still struggling with depression with my husband being gone - I know that I will get used to him leaving again.. I just really miss his support when he is away - yes, he supports me via the phone - but that is not entirely the same! Hopefully this fill will help me with the struggle to stop snacking... since I tend to snack when bored or depressed.
August 17, 2006
I DID IT!!! I made it to ONEDERLAND!!!!! I am very happy about that! I know I am headed in the right direction!
I am getting alot of comments at work about my weightloss - and all is good... I am letting people know that I did have the Lap-Band installed... I feel for anyone that is overweight and want to know "what" I am doing to lose weight. So I figured - I miight as well tell "em! LOL Although there is one girl/lady that is always asking "well, how much have you lost now?" or "is it working?" HMMMMMM does it look like "IT" is working???? She is just fustrating.. but that is ok - I am dealing with it.
DH is very proud of the weight loss - I just wish he was here to share this milestone with me...
*Everyday is a struggle, to choose the right foods and not the wrong ones... I feel like I need a small fill - not much.. just kick it up a notch.... Have an appointment next Friday... right after work. To the others out there reading this - Keep at it one day at a time... that is the only way to do it - one day at a time....
August 11, 2006
Well, I am SO CLOSE to ONEderland - I can smell it! I weighed in at 200... for a total loss of 46 pounds... wow... My mini goal has been to get under 200, even if that means 199.5.. So I am headed in the right direction! I honestly did not think that I would lose anything this week.. I have been eating more than normal for me - and I need a fill.... was scheduled to go in today for a fill - but had to change it due to a previous appt with the podiatrist... well - funny thing is - when I got to the foot doctors office - umm - he was on VACATION - and they did not call me.... ohh well - at least I was able to mow the back yard today.
I also decided to change my goal weight... a little overwhelming... I decided I would like to be a "normal weight" on the BMI charts.... who knows - I could change my mind again - and take it back up to 140ish... lol............ so to bring me to the so-called "normal weight" I will have to be 132 pounds.......... so - 46 down.... 68 to go!
August 8, 2006
Having a very stressful week. Ended up getting some shots in my neck/shoulder area for muscle tension that leasd to headache.. have missed a week of work... and that is where I get alot of excersise.... So I will be very suprised if I lose anything this week.
Sorry if you are reading this - just needed to vent somewhat.... well - until this weekend when I normally post my Thurday weight in.....
August 4, 2006
Well - I am surviving today. This week has been a good/bad week... bad - my migraines are coming on again and my neck is hurting - but I know that is due to stress... good - had a great week with my DH even with the headache and neck pains... I am down 2 pounds this week - I just keep ontrucking with my weight loss - slow and steady for the most part... averaging just above 2 pounds a week - so alittle ahead of schedule??
I am going to try to stay strong these next few weeks and months... but boy - do I need some support now!
Really nothing much else to say... just waiting to go to my doctors office (family doctor/DP) for my neck/head.... fun fun
July 23, 2006
What a week - I started back to full duty at work (yes - I should have been back sooner - but was still hurting - and a supervisor let me stay on light duty longer... yay.... plus I wanted to work my way into the heavy lifting - lol) I am sore - but not as sore as I thought I would be! I hit my port a few times while loading a container at the end of the night - and DANG did that hurt! By Friday my port area was swollen and sore - but livable... I know it will get better. My feet are still hurting, especially with being back to standing for 8 to 10 hours a day on the hard concrete floors... But my podiatrist does not want to see me until I have lost at least 50 pounds.... 12.5 more to go - soooo - I do not think I will make that by August 11th - so I suppose I should reschedule that appointment!
I am bumbed thinking about these next few months.... DH will be leaving for work - and he is my support. I am bumbed to think that he will not be here for some SV's and NSV's... he is my personal cheerleader and I will miss him. I am also concerned that I will fall into a funk and fall to my old habits while he is gone (lets face it - when someone you love leaves for a month - or more - it is DEPRESSING!) I have survived before - so I know I will survive now - it will just be harder! I just have to think he will be coming homw to a "new" wife! ... hopefully one under 200 pounds.... OK - time to get DH to get to bed... so more later......
July 14th, 2006
Just got home from having a fill... feel pretty good so far. The pain I have been having on my left side (under rib area) is "normal". and I am not to be worried. Dr. Ben-Meir said I am doing very well and that he is pleased with my progress. I am down 36 pounds with their scales! YEAHHHHHH He put an additional 2cc's in today for a total of 3.5cc's in my VG band. So we will see how it goes from here. I know that I am losing above average right now... and yes - I am including my pre op diet weeks... as of now I am averaging 3 pounds a week... even with my bad vacation week!
I have not been this low since we went to Germany in 2003 and I was on WW!
I am hoping that losing this weight will help my migraines. There have been studies that have suggested that obese people have more migraines than heathier people.. but so far that has not happened...but yes - I am still obese.
Ok - I seem to be rambling today.. so I am outta here!
July 6, 2006
OK - I gained some weight over our mini vacation.... I am hoping that it is due to not enough water and too much sodium intake. Vascation was fun - went to the Formula One US grand Prix... and of course - all the drivers DH and I root for crashed in the first turn incident! LOL (kimi, montoya, heidfeld, speed, etc.) But we still had a good time. I even got DH in the pool everyday after the races/practice and qualies! So I did exersice some... So now - I have to go back to work - why oh why can't we just win the lotto! haha.... I really do not like my job and DH is having a hard time with his job... I really wish we would have donethings differently - then one of us could get a different job... oh well - enough of that stuff...
I do not get a fill until the 14th - and boy do I need one! I feel like I can eat anything - but I am stopping myself from doing that too much... was very good - so I thought - on vacation - just took some off of DH plate whenever we went to eat... so untill next week... lets just sum it up that I had an off week - but things will get better!
June 24, 2006
I went for my first fill last week. (6-16) Dr Ben-Meir was great... everything was explained.. he put in 1.5cc's.... the liquids was hard - but not as hard as the 2 week pre op optifast diet! lol... the day after the fill - I felt cramy and icky - but Felt great that Sunday.
I am now in the clothing size that I have the least amount of! LOL great - especially since we are going on vacation and I have very little clothing to wear! arghhh.. but it will get better - I have TONS of 18'2 and 20's waiting for me... soon - very soon... and as of Thursday I am down 31 pounds! WOW.. that is all I can say! My BMI has dropped by 5.9! (started at 46.5 now at 40.6... I am so close to being just plain ole obese...)
June 12, 2006
Still moving right along... I am scheduled for my first fill this Friday. I can not wait. I am realy starting to get hungry more - and I feel that I am eating more also.
I really get tired of people (freinds, coworkers and family) watching what I eat and saying - Wow - I can not believe you ate so much! Well - yes I am eating more than I did 2 or 3 weeks ago... the swelling has gone down and I have no restriction! But - trust me everyone - I am eating LESS than before surgery! I am still lossing weight - this past week was the least amount - but I still lost something! Husband is still being ultra supportive - yes - he is the love of my life - and I am very lucky to have him.
I want to thank everyone in the lap band forum for their support, you have all been great!
June 2, 2006
I am on SOFT FOODS!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!! I am not getting as hungry as when I was on full liquids and then pureed.
I am back to work - but on "light duty". I guess the one thing that is really pissing me off is the nosey people at work - asking everyone BUT me, what I had done! They can ask about me - but will not talk to me - what a bunch of LOSERS! I am totally fed up with the co workers - too bad I can not quit my job! lol - Well, we all have to dream, don't we? hehe
The port area is still somewhat tender - as expected. I am realy trying to take it easy so I do not mess anything up!
My clothes are getting somewhat looser... but still in the size 24s for jeans... because 22's are still snug. I guess that is somewhat depressing, but I know I will be out of them sometime in the near future....
May 19, 2006
Just a little update since I have started pureed foods.
I thought I would be "happier" on pureed foods, but well - I guess I am less than thrilled! LOL Yes - I am getting "full" after 4 ounces of pureed foods, but then I am getting hungry sooner... like within an hour or an hour and a half.... so - the refried beans are ok.... taking me awhile to finish one can lol, and I am the only one that will eat it here lol
It does seem like alot of work - but I know it will be worth it in the long run - not whining - just venting. I knew it would not be a breeze these first 6 weeks, it is just fustrating I guess. DH is being very suppotive - I could not ask for a better guy to share my life with! It will be very hard on me this next time he leaves for a job, since we have been home together for this period of time!
so here are my NSV's - my tissot watch is looser! Yeah!
So far I am down 21 pounds! I know it is mostly water weight and lack of calories at this point - but I am taking it as a victory, since I have not been this low in 5 years!
May 16th, 2006 (Tuesday)
OK.......... I am having a hard time with the full liquids, but staying on track! Went to Bravo Italian restaurant for lucnh with DH and IL's had watered down blended wedding soup.. it was good.
I seem to be getting hungry now - but have my soup or yougurt, etc. and feel full for an hour or two - then BAM! I am starving! I can not wait until the puree stage... I can start that Thursday.... tick tick tick..... then I am sure at the end of that 2 week stage - I will be whining for the soft food stage! LOL
I have not been walking.... toooooo much rain - and I just got my jeep back today - so tomorrow - if it is raining - off to the mall I will go with the mall walkers LOL.....
May 4, 2006
That was my BIG day! I was nervous, but knew I was making the right decission. EVERYONE at St. Vincents was GREAT! everyone was nice , polite and helpful! Yes, I was sore.... but I know that I am sensitive to pain, so I expected that.
I came home the next evening, and DH was/is great! Since he is up and moving around more - he has been really helping me out since I can not lift anything over 10 pounds! (what a guy!)
I am waiting for the paper work to be sent to the surgeons office from my pych eval - then the papers will be off to the insurance company!
Had consult with Dr Ben-Meir Feb. 17th and I really liked him... had a great manner about him.... so lets all cross our fingers!
oh Boy - I have not updated in a LONG while!
I was approve by my insurance company with in days of the paper work being submitted! I had a hard time scheduling the surgery because of my husbands job. So I had it scheduled for May.... ended up - I could have had it sooner - since DH stayed home due to ankle surgery! (all is well)
Well - I t has been 5 months since my surgery and all is well.... Yes, I have finally hit a plateu... the thing I have been dreading, yet expecting... I guess it is time for my body to catch up with the weight loss... YES - it is fustrating... and I am trying to deal with it on a day to say basis. So - if anyone reading this has any ideas to help - or words of encouragement... please help me lift my spitits about this.....
I thought that this last fill would help - but - not really - so I am hoping that it is a fill that will kick a couple of weeks after...
Dr. Ben-Meir has my goal weight at 130... so we will see when we get closer - but I changed my ticker to reflect it....
September 29, 2006
Not much going on here... stayed the same weight wise this week - which is a first for me since surgery! Kinda upset about it - but in the sceam of everything... I KNOW it is ok! Had a fill today bringing my total fill up to 5.6cc. And boy - did I need this fill!
So far in this journey I have noticed that I am more self confidant... which can be good and bad! LOL I have went from a size 24 jean to an 18... a sometimes 2x shirt (I really liked to hide in the baggy shirt... plus it needed to be big enough to cover my big butt) to a xlg.. sometimes a large (depending on who makes it), My energy has increased, and I sleep a little better now (DH says I no longer snore). So - yes - things are getting better.. faster than I imagined! Dr Ben-Meir said I was doing great in my weight loss... So that made me and DH feel even better about everything. So I am on liquids for 2 days... then we will see how the fill level is... I am off to spend time with DH and relax!
September 22, 2006
Antoher week has gone by. I am feeling better for the most part every week. Neck/head still hurts, and my feet are not getting any better as the weight goes down. I am facing surgery on my feet as soon as I know my DH will be home for at least 5 weeks... because I can not count on anyone but him to help out, especially because of our dogs.. no one in the family likes them... so It is just us... and that is ok. (plus the foot doctor wants me to take off even more weight to see if it will help)
It seems like my weight loss is starting to slow a tad... but that is OK because I am still losing. I am starting to get hungry soon after eating.. so I am sure it is time for a fill... I have one scheduled next Friday. I wish I could go in today for one! LOL
Dh is home for a short time... just in time to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary! Without him - I do not think I would have done as well as I have... he was bragging to our podiatrist today about my weight loss.. made me blush when I came into the office later! LOL If you are reading this - HONEY I love you - and thank you for everything!
September 14, 2006
I made it! I lost 50% of my excess weight! WOOO HOOO!
Too bad I have no family to support me, since anything that is wrong, is ALWAYS my fault... I am tired of everything being lamed on me... so, I AM DONE. I am human, not a doormat. And if they do not like it, well, tough! So now, I just have my husband for my support.... too bad he is not here, but He supports me daily by phone! what a sweetie!
September 9, 2006
Ok - well, this week could have gone better... Had an incident at work with a b#t@h making fat comments... wrote a stament about I should not be subjected to working in a hostile environment... there is more to this story - but it still hurts to know that ones I loved very well could have spoken ill of me to this "thing". So all in all - I am not suprised that I lost only one pound... but hey - it is better than a gain! I hate having such stress in my life - and yes - I did turn to food more than I have in these last 4 months... shame on me - I guess I will have to work at that. I am just tired and run down - just feeling the blues lately... To top all my stress - I need to get to sleep - since there is a party I need togo to this afternoon - so I will have to survive on two or three hours of sleep.... again. Oh well - that is the life of somone that works midnights.... So to sum it up - dang - what a stressful week!
August 31, 2006
All in all a pretty good week, considering the increased headaches. Really getting tired of having migraines...
This fill has seemed to really help, but now - I have to REMIND myself to eat! LOL what a consept! Struggle with liquids when at home, but do pretty well while at work.
August 25, 2006
I have officially lost 50 pounds! I am so happy! At the doctors office today for a fill - they said I was breaking a world record... for that practice... I am so amazed that I am doing this well... still.... I was given a 1cc increase.. so I am up to 4.5cc's in my band.
I am still struggling with depression with my husband being gone - I know that I will get used to him leaving again.. I just really miss his support when he is away - yes, he supports me via the phone - but that is not entirely the same! Hopefully this fill will help me with the struggle to stop snacking... since I tend to snack when bored or depressed.
August 17, 2006
I DID IT!!! I made it to ONEDERLAND!!!!! I am very happy about that! I know I am headed in the right direction!
I am getting alot of comments at work about my weightloss - and all is good... I am letting people know that I did have the Lap-Band installed... I feel for anyone that is overweight and want to know "what" I am doing to lose weight. So I figured - I miight as well tell "em! LOL Although there is one girl/lady that is always asking "well, how much have you lost now?" or "is it working?" HMMMMMM does it look like "IT" is working???? She is just fustrating.. but that is ok - I am dealing with it.
DH is very proud of the weight loss - I just wish he was here to share this milestone with me...
*Everyday is a struggle, to choose the right foods and not the wrong ones... I feel like I need a small fill - not much.. just kick it up a notch.... Have an appointment next Friday... right after work. To the others out there reading this - Keep at it one day at a time... that is the only way to do it - one day at a time....
August 11, 2006
Well, I am SO CLOSE to ONEderland - I can smell it! I weighed in at 200... for a total loss of 46 pounds... wow... My mini goal has been to get under 200, even if that means 199.5.. So I am headed in the right direction! I honestly did not think that I would lose anything this week.. I have been eating more than normal for me - and I need a fill.... was scheduled to go in today for a fill - but had to change it due to a previous appt with the podiatrist... well - funny thing is - when I got to the foot doctors office - umm - he was on VACATION - and they did not call me.... ohh well - at least I was able to mow the back yard today.
I also decided to change my goal weight... a little overwhelming... I decided I would like to be a "normal weight" on the BMI charts.... who knows - I could change my mind again - and take it back up to 140ish... lol............ so to bring me to the so-called "normal weight" I will have to be 132 pounds.......... so - 46 down.... 68 to go!
August 8, 2006
Having a very stressful week. Ended up getting some shots in my neck/shoulder area for muscle tension that leasd to headache.. have missed a week of work... and that is where I get alot of excersise.... So I will be very suprised if I lose anything this week.
Sorry if you are reading this - just needed to vent somewhat.... well - until this weekend when I normally post my Thurday weight in.....
August 4, 2006
Well - I am surviving today. This week has been a good/bad week... bad - my migraines are coming on again and my neck is hurting - but I know that is due to stress... good - had a great week with my DH even with the headache and neck pains... I am down 2 pounds this week - I just keep ontrucking with my weight loss - slow and steady for the most part... averaging just above 2 pounds a week - so alittle ahead of schedule??
I am going to try to stay strong these next few weeks and months... but boy - do I need some support now!
Really nothing much else to say... just waiting to go to my doctors office (family doctor/DP) for my neck/head.... fun fun
July 23, 2006
What a week - I started back to full duty at work (yes - I should have been back sooner - but was still hurting - and a supervisor let me stay on light duty longer... yay.... plus I wanted to work my way into the heavy lifting - lol) I am sore - but not as sore as I thought I would be! I hit my port a few times while loading a container at the end of the night - and DANG did that hurt! By Friday my port area was swollen and sore - but livable... I know it will get better. My feet are still hurting, especially with being back to standing for 8 to 10 hours a day on the hard concrete floors... But my podiatrist does not want to see me until I have lost at least 50 pounds.... 12.5 more to go - soooo - I do not think I will make that by August 11th - so I suppose I should reschedule that appointment!
I am bumbed thinking about these next few months.... DH will be leaving for work - and he is my support. I am bumbed to think that he will not be here for some SV's and NSV's... he is my personal cheerleader and I will miss him. I am also concerned that I will fall into a funk and fall to my old habits while he is gone (lets face it - when someone you love leaves for a month - or more - it is DEPRESSING!) I have survived before - so I know I will survive now - it will just be harder! I just have to think he will be coming homw to a "new" wife! ... hopefully one under 200 pounds.... OK - time to get DH to get to bed... so more later......
July 14th, 2006
Just got home from having a fill... feel pretty good so far. The pain I have been having on my left side (under rib area) is "normal". and I am not to be worried. Dr. Ben-Meir said I am doing very well and that he is pleased with my progress. I am down 36 pounds with their scales! YEAHHHHHH He put an additional 2cc's in today for a total of 3.5cc's in my VG band. So we will see how it goes from here. I know that I am losing above average right now... and yes - I am including my pre op diet weeks... as of now I am averaging 3 pounds a week... even with my bad vacation week!
I have not been this low since we went to Germany in 2003 and I was on WW!
I am hoping that losing this weight will help my migraines. There have been studies that have suggested that obese people have more migraines than heathier people.. but so far that has not happened...but yes - I am still obese.
Ok - I seem to be rambling today.. so I am outta here!
July 6, 2006
OK - I gained some weight over our mini vacation.... I am hoping that it is due to not enough water and too much sodium intake. Vascation was fun - went to the Formula One US grand Prix... and of course - all the drivers DH and I root for crashed in the first turn incident! LOL (kimi, montoya, heidfeld, speed, etc.) But we still had a good time. I even got DH in the pool everyday after the races/practice and qualies! So I did exersice some... So now - I have to go back to work - why oh why can't we just win the lotto! haha.... I really do not like my job and DH is having a hard time with his job... I really wish we would have donethings differently - then one of us could get a different job... oh well - enough of that stuff...
I do not get a fill until the 14th - and boy do I need one! I feel like I can eat anything - but I am stopping myself from doing that too much... was very good - so I thought - on vacation - just took some off of DH plate whenever we went to eat... so untill next week... lets just sum it up that I had an off week - but things will get better!
June 24, 2006
I went for my first fill last week. (6-16) Dr Ben-Meir was great... everything was explained.. he put in 1.5cc's.... the liquids was hard - but not as hard as the 2 week pre op optifast diet! lol... the day after the fill - I felt cramy and icky - but Felt great that Sunday.
I am now in the clothing size that I have the least amount of! LOL great - especially since we are going on vacation and I have very little clothing to wear! arghhh.. but it will get better - I have TONS of 18'2 and 20's waiting for me... soon - very soon... and as of Thursday I am down 31 pounds! WOW.. that is all I can say! My BMI has dropped by 5.9! (started at 46.5 now at 40.6... I am so close to being just plain ole obese...)
June 12, 2006
Still moving right along... I am scheduled for my first fill this Friday. I can not wait. I am realy starting to get hungry more - and I feel that I am eating more also.
I really get tired of people (freinds, coworkers and family) watching what I eat and saying - Wow - I can not believe you ate so much! Well - yes I am eating more than I did 2 or 3 weeks ago... the swelling has gone down and I have no restriction! But - trust me everyone - I am eating LESS than before surgery! I am still lossing weight - this past week was the least amount - but I still lost something! Husband is still being ultra supportive - yes - he is the love of my life - and I am very lucky to have him.
I want to thank everyone in the lap band forum for their support, you have all been great!
June 2, 2006
I am on SOFT FOODS!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!! I am not getting as hungry as when I was on full liquids and then pureed.
I am back to work - but on "light duty". I guess the one thing that is really pissing me off is the nosey people at work - asking everyone BUT me, what I had done! They can ask about me - but will not talk to me - what a bunch of LOSERS! I am totally fed up with the co workers - too bad I can not quit my job! lol - Well, we all have to dream, don't we? hehe
The port area is still somewhat tender - as expected. I am realy trying to take it easy so I do not mess anything up!
My clothes are getting somewhat looser... but still in the size 24s for jeans... because 22's are still snug. I guess that is somewhat depressing, but I know I will be out of them sometime in the near future....
May 19, 2006
Just a little update since I have started pureed foods.
I thought I would be "happier" on pureed foods, but well - I guess I am less than thrilled! LOL Yes - I am getting "full" after 4 ounces of pureed foods, but then I am getting hungry sooner... like within an hour or an hour and a half.... so - the refried beans are ok.... taking me awhile to finish one can lol, and I am the only one that will eat it here lol
It does seem like alot of work - but I know it will be worth it in the long run - not whining - just venting. I knew it would not be a breeze these first 6 weeks, it is just fustrating I guess. DH is being very suppotive - I could not ask for a better guy to share my life with! It will be very hard on me this next time he leaves for a job, since we have been home together for this period of time!
so here are my NSV's - my tissot watch is looser! Yeah!
So far I am down 21 pounds! I know it is mostly water weight and lack of calories at this point - but I am taking it as a victory, since I have not been this low in 5 years!
May 16th, 2006 (Tuesday)
OK.......... I am having a hard time with the full liquids, but staying on track! Went to Bravo Italian restaurant for lucnh with DH and IL's had watered down blended wedding soup.. it was good.
I seem to be getting hungry now - but have my soup or yougurt, etc. and feel full for an hour or two - then BAM! I am starving! I can not wait until the puree stage... I can start that Thursday.... tick tick tick..... then I am sure at the end of that 2 week stage - I will be whining for the soft food stage! LOL
I have not been walking.... toooooo much rain - and I just got my jeep back today - so tomorrow - if it is raining - off to the mall I will go with the mall walkers LOL.....
May 4, 2006
That was my BIG day! I was nervous, but knew I was making the right decission. EVERYONE at St. Vincents was GREAT! everyone was nice , polite and helpful! Yes, I was sore.... but I know that I am sensitive to pain, so I expected that.
I came home the next evening, and DH was/is great! Since he is up and moving around more - he has been really helping me out since I can not lift anything over 10 pounds! (what a guy!)
I am waiting for the paper work to be sent to the surgeons office from my pych eval - then the papers will be off to the insurance company!
Had consult with Dr Ben-Meir Feb. 17th and I really liked him... had a great manner about him.... so lets all cross our fingers!
oh Boy - I have not updated in a LONG while!
I was approve by my insurance company with in days of the paper work being submitted! I had a hard time scheduling the surgery because of my husbands job. So I had it scheduled for May.... ended up - I could have had it sooner - since DH stayed home due to ankle surgery! (all is well)
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North Canton, OH
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31.0
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Surgery
05/04/2006
Surgery Date
Feb 26, 2004
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