Hit the big Four O!

May 08, 2008

Wow...time is flying and the weight is leaving. I feel like I'm living a miracle.  I've officially lost more weight than I am old! I"m so looking forward to my birthday in Sept. I'll be 42 and it's going to be awesome. I'm down two clothing sizes and I don't feel at all deprived. I'm at my sweet spot...and it's so awesome. My brain is struggling to adjust some days, but even if I have a freak out moment...a handful of chips say, or bite of candy bar...I'm fulfilled and can move on. I can't begin to tell you how good it feels to see the scales keep going down. I'm not perfect everyday. I don't always get all my water in, I munch on cheez it's when I need crunch, but I'm doing a 100% better than I was last year at this time. I'm looking forward to seeing my primary care physician and seeing if I can reduce or get off my blood pressure med. He's already lowered my synthroid dose. I wish everyone success and say, if you're thinking about lap band...educate yourself, make sure you can committ and then run don't walk...I wish I'd done it sooner!

I'm a lOSER!!!

Apr 02, 2008

Ok, I can't even begin to tell you how good it feels to be rid of 33 pounds! I'm losing much faster than Gary...which makes me feel terrible for him, but great for me...since he weighed much less than me when we started. I had major issues with that. I'm desperate to get below him. Right now I'm within about 20 pounds...so it's in sight.

I've had 1 1/2 fills and I'm at my sweet spot...at least it will be sweet when I adjust to being full on one string cheese. My stomach tells me I'm stuffed, but my head isn't buying it. It's only been a week, so I'm being patient as my brain catches up. Gary has had 2 fills...2 cc's total and can barely tell a difference.  I really do feel bad for him...he's so sweet to me, but I know he's discouraged.

I'm wearing lots of my old next size down clothes and I'm looking forward to throwing away some of my ugly old fat clothes. I'm still not buying anything new...I have lots of smaller clothes in my closet waiting for me :D

This is the best decision! Thank you BCBS of GA and Dr. Rashid!

The UPs and downs...

Jan 23, 2008

Monday went to our family Dr. for a med check. According to their scales I've lost 16 lbs and Gary has lost 11 lbs. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've looked forward to getting on the scales...it was so fun!

Tuesday I had a complication...bleeding into my port pouch. We had to go see our Dr in Atlanta. They were able to get 7cc's out and then sent me over to have a CT scan to make sure everything looked ok. They think I just moved wrong and something happened. Now I just have to lay low, take an antibiotic and pray the nightmare is behind us. The pain was unbelievable... much, much worse than surgery. Gary was amazing....I am so blessed.

We're BANDED!!!

Jan 16, 2008

Yahoo!!!! The surgery part is over and now the real work begins. I didn't feel like I had any restriction on Monday, but I acted as if...sipping etc.

Tuesday and today have been much different. I'd been taking GasX every so often, but now I'm full dose as often as can. I just feel this abdominal tightness that's a bit miserable. 1/3 c of broth is all I can take (slowly sipping over time of course). Cottage cheese is ok according to our dr so I've had 3 or 4 tiny spoonfuls at a time. Gary isn't having near the pressure and restriction I'm having. I'm not complaining, just looking forward to getting rid of gas.

We were hoping to walk up and down our driveway today, but we're having freezing rain...so never mind We've been wearing out the floors of kitchen, family room and front room. Also no pain med needed since last night. Things are lookin' good!

Twelve hours 30 mins...and counting!

Jan 13, 2008

We are scheduled to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. It's about a hour and 45 min drive so we're going to spend the night in a hotel near the hospital. Gary's parents are going to drive us home, so that will make it easier on then also.

Bowel prep has be rough, but not terrible. I'm having an intense craving for cottage cheese...hello...who craves cottage cheese ;) Hopefully that's a sign of positive things to come.

More when I'm banded!

Here we go!

Jan 06, 2008

We met Dr. Rashid on Thursday and she surprised us by saying she's do both of us on the 14th! I'm so excited. Gary's been looking into this for over a year, but we got serious in July. Our goal was to be banded by Thanksgiving, we didn't make it but we're not complaining. Pre-op is the 10th.

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South West, GA
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01/14/2008
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Jul 11, 2007
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Hit the big Four O!
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Twelve hours 30 mins...and counting!
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