My Weight Loss Goals

Sep 28, 2010

Weigh 320lbs-100lbs lost (Accomplished)

Weigh 310lbs-110lbs lost-Half Way to Ultimate weight loss goal (Accomplished)

Weigh under 300lbs (Accomplished)

Wear size 20

Weigh 250 lbs

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Stricture

Aug 17, 2010

I had my surgery on June 15th.  All went well.  3 weeks after my surgery something went really wrong and I could no longer even keep down water.  I was puking everything.  I ended up with a stricture.  They did a scope and my stoma was closed.  Dr. Birch Stretch my opening to 10mm and I had to take all of this stomach medication.  2 weeks later I had to go back so Dr Birch could have another look  and he could not get the scope down again and had to stretch the stoma a little again.  Things are going better now.  I am still glad I had the surgery but it is not the answer to everything and I still depend a lot on my Nurse, Dietitian and Psychologist.    Food hurts,  I have too chew sooooo much that the food doesn't taste good anymore.  Everything is bland.  I never feel hungry.  I am always in trouble for not eating enough or drinking enough.  Water is very difficult to drink.  I get tired easily.  My hormones are crazy,  I poop only about 1 time per week.
I am happier, I sleep better, I can focus a lot better.  I am really glad I had the surgery and I would recommend it to anyone who is addicted to food but for me surgery must go hand in hand with me getting my head right as well.

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Protien Hot Chai Mix from Canadian-eh

Jul 08, 2010

Protein Hot Chai Mix  6 scoops vanilla protein powder 1.5 cups non-fat powdered milk 3/4 cup Splenda 1T. chai spice mix (or use half cinnamon and half ground ginger) 1t. ground cloves 1t. cardamon   Mix all dry ingredients in a covered bowl until well blended.  Make a cup of hot tea. Add two heaping tablespoons of mix to the tea. Wisk or blend in Magic Bullet or blender for about 30 seconds. Makes it nice and frothy.  Recipe makes about 8 servings.   Per serving: Calories: 146 Fat: 1g Carbs:  9g  Protein: 19g
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White Flour

Jul 04, 2010

So yesterday I attempted to have a white flour grilled chicken wrap with no sauce or lettuce.  Well two bites in and I knew something was wrong.  I have been chewing really really well but the white flour tortilla wrap became a big doughy ball inside my pouch and made me puke a lot. 

I am still really tired a lot which makes me pissed off.  I do get more energy everyday but the last couple of days I have been having some food problems.  Not being able to keep things down and getting nauseous even when I drink water. 

It has also been almost a week since I had a bowel movement.  I had some cream of wheat this morning so hopefully that will help.

Katrina
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First attempt at Food

Jun 28, 2010

I had Food and did not puke! Yippy!
One egg, small piece of ham & 1/4 piece of Multi Grain dry Toast. It took me 15mins to eat it & I was full.
This is AWESOME!!!
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12 days after Surgery.

Jun 27, 2010

It seems that I have had an extremely routine and uncomplicated experience which makes me sooo very happy!  I am having a hard time getting enough protein.  I really hate the protein powders and shakes.  On Tuesday I will be able to start introducing solid food...this makes me really nervous.  I still get nauseous easily but other than that I am glad I had the procedure! 
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One Week Left

Jun 08, 2010

Wow only one week left.  I have been trying so very hard to keep calm and stay relaxed but when I woke up this moring my stomach was in knots and I can not seem to get next week out of my head. 

It is nice to come to this site and read peoples experiences, struggles and successes.  It is very comforting and helps me feel Not so alone in this crazy journey.

THANKS!!!
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Harder than I thought.

Jun 03, 2010

So I have been on the shakes since May 24th & on Sunday I thought I was going to go crazy.  I was so emotional...all I could think about was food.  I was even dreaming about food.  On Tuesday I called my dietitician & talked to her about how crazy hungery I was & she told me I could have cucumber.  It was the BEST cucumber I ever had in my whole life!!!!
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WTF

May 10, 2010

So i got a call today letting me know that my surgery has been postponed to June 15th.  I am so bummed.  This sucks.  They could not tell me why just that Dr. Birch will no longer be available for surgery on June 1st.  I was so happy this morning cus I was starting my shakes and 3 week count down today and now it have to wait 5 more weeks.  I talked to my nurse and dietitian and they were both so kind and understanding.

Oh well I have been going thru this process since December 2007 whats 2 extra weeks right!
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3-4 weeks!

Apr 28, 2010

So my appointment with Dr. Birch went well on Monday.  It took 12 extra weeks and a lot of hard work but I did everything he asked of me and he officially signed off on my surgery!   I cried a lot and the whole thing was so emotional for me and it seemed like when I started with the tears I could not stop.  Dr. Birch wants me to do the shakes for 3 weeks before surgery so he had my dietician come talk with me about it.  She said I will be having my surgery within 3-4 weeks and started me on the shakes yesturday. 

I know I have been waiting for 14 months but all of a sudden it seemed to be happening so fast.

Well it is time for another shake...

Katrina
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About Me
AB
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39.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/15/2010
Surgery Date
Feb 16, 2010
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