TazRN
Out and About
Mar 10, 2008
Yesterday was my first day of seeing so many other people (Sunday church) out and about. I was practically accosted at my church with all of the people coming up and saying things like "my goodness you have lost a lot of weight" or "you look really good now" (what the hell - was I that bad two weeks ago), "have you lost some weight". I was rather mixed up inside to tell you the truth. I tried to be humble on the inside and outside. I kept telling myself that this was only going to get worse because the weight is falling off (at least it feels like it to me) quickly. I literally have woken up everyday and a pound or two has melted away overnight. I have embraced this fact, because I do realize that this will not last forever. I am going to cherish these first few weeks with open arms. I have been very straigt forward with people when they ask about my losing weight. I don't hide the fact that I had RNY surgery. At this point in my life people can say whatever the hell they want. I don't give a shit how people perceive what I did. It is what I chose to do for ME!!!!! Anyways, I just felt like rambling a little bit. Life is good overall. By the way, I am still waiting on that restrictive feeling in my tummy. Calling Mr. Restricitve Stomach, where the Fu** are you ?????
Be good, Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 319
Goal Weight - 200
Be good, Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 319
Goal Weight - 200
The Clothes Closet
Mar 08, 2008
Well, I woke up on this fine Saturday morning and decided I needed to clean out my closet. This turned out to be a joyous thing. I am now really starting to have the weight loss thing sink in. I have seen the numbers moving on the scale every single day, literally. I have lost some form of weight everyday since surgery took place. Well today I was actually able to visualize the weightloss in the mirror. There were many pants and shirts that I had been unable to wear for quite some time, but now those same shirts and pants are hanging off of me. I even tried on a suit I had been unable to wear comfortably, the mere thought of wearing it for a long time used to make me cringe. Now I look Dam good in that suit. It hangs just right. I am very sure that two weeks from now, I will not be able to wear it very well, I am noticing that I am starting to shrink down in size. The reality has now hit me that I am indeed becoming that new person who I wanted to be, not only for me, but for my wife and kids as well. I am very happy for this to have happened to me today. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 320.5
Goal Weight - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 320.5
Goal Weight - 200
One Week Post-Surgery Doctor's Follow-Up
Mar 07, 2008
Well, the doctor was quite pleased with everything. He thinks I am doing very very well being one week post-op. I really figured he would feel that way. He informed me that my concerns of not feeling full centers around the foods that I am required to eat at this juncture of healing. He really feels once I get to stage III foods = foods that have more substance/volume than what I am eating now. I actually get to start eating meat and eggs at that time. That is two weeks away until stage III, so for now, I will make do on cream soups, mashed potatoes, and oatmeal. One very nice thing for me today was that I had my staples removed, thank god 
. Those staples were driving me crazy everynight when I would sleep. One last note is that the doctor is very pleased with my weightloss so far (44 lbs. - overall, 13 since day of surgery). Life is good, so as they say, "On I Will Go with my new found lifestyle". Taz
He thinks I am doing very very well being one week post-op. I really figured he would feel that way. He informed me that my concerns of not feeling full centers around the foods that I am required to eat at this juncture of healing. He really feels once I get to stage III foods = foods that have more substance/volume than what I am eating now. I actually get to start eating meat and eggs at that time. That is two weeks away until stage III, so for now, I will make do on cream soups, mashed potatoes, and oatmeal. One very nice thing for me today was that I had my staples removed, thank god . Those staples were driving me crazy everynight when I would sleep. One last note is that the doctor is very pleased with my weightloss so far (44 lbs. - overall, 13 since day of surgery). Life is good, so as they say, "On I Will Go with my new found lifestyle". Taz
What is Up - Did I have Surgery? 7 Days Post-Op
Mar 06, 2008
I am at a crossroads with my eating and what I can actually tolerate. I just started stage II foods - oatmeal, mashed potatoes, creamed soups. Man do these foods go down easy - no problem in terms of sticking to one quarter cup/half cup of food. Liquids go down with no problem at all. I can easily consume 80 ounces of liquid per day without a problem. These issues (I call them issues at this point - because it is too easy) are perplexing to me right now. I am following the doctors plan accordingly, but it makes me wonder and even causes me some self-doubt as to whether I am doing things right. I almost feel like it should not be this way (easy), almost making me feel guilty. I see the doctor tomorrow and it will be reassuring to hear his take on everything up to this point. I need his reassurance that he did indeed reroute my plumbing on the inside - Did the surgery take place? (This is hypothetical in my mind - I know he did everything - I have the staples to prove it). Anyways, life is otherwise good. Exercise is easy with all the walking, looking forward to lifting weights in another 5 weeks from now. I will update about the appointment tomorrow. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 323
Goal - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 323
Goal - 200
4th Day Postop
Mar 04, 2008
Just a quick note. Life is still good. I'm still having nothing but Stage I clear liquid foods and protein drinks at this point, but life isn't bad. I will say that if it weren't for my crystal light and my magic bullet - life would suck. I make crystal light slushees every chance I get. It's a wonderful thing how you wake up and the pounds seem to melt off overnight. Just last night, I lost another 3 pounds for a total loss now of 41 pounds.
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 326
Goal Weight - 200
I'm still having nothing but Stage I clear liquid foods and protein drinks at this point, but life isn't bad. I will say that if it weren't for my crystal light and my magic bullet - life would suck. I make crystal light slushees every chance I get. It's a wonderful thing how you wake up and the pounds seem to melt off overnight. Just last night, I lost another 3 pounds for a total loss now of 41 pounds.Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 326
Goal Weight - 200
3 Days Post OP
Mar 02, 2008
Things are going well today for being 3 days postop. I am continuing to take my pain meds to help me out during day/night. It does make a difference in terms of what and how much you can do. So far I have lost 4 pounds since the day of surgery
. Now, this might not seem real significant, but considering many people come out of surgery having gained weight, from the IV fluids, it is a great achievement. The liquid diet has a lot to be desired, but it is okay. I only have 3 more days of putting up with that and life will get better food wise (piece of advice - the "Magic Bullet" blender is awesome - I highly suggest getting one for mixing and creating drinks). Also, I have had no problems taking my pills or medications. I must say that things are going pretty good - I don't feel hungry at all and I must make myself drink fluids - I have to keep fluids by my side all day long. It is quite hard to get all of your fluids in, due to the size of your pouch. What I mean is that if you get behind during the day, it is very hard to catch up and get in all of your protein/liquid requirements. Me personally, I have to get in 40g of protein and 64 ounces of fluid daily. I forsee protein supplements for quite some time to come. As far as exercise goes, that is going well - I walked two miles one day after surgery, another mile on 2nd day postop and today at home I went for about a half mile walk. I will continue to do this as I know it will definitely help lose weight.
Taz
. Now, this might not seem real significant, but considering many people come out of surgery having gained weight, from the IV fluids, it is a great achievement. The liquid diet has a lot to be desired, but it is okay. I only have 3 more days of putting up with that and life will get better food wise (piece of advice - the "Magic Bullet" blender is awesome - I highly suggest getting one for mixing and creating drinks). Also, I have had no problems taking my pills or medications. I must say that things are going pretty good - I don't feel hungry at all and I must make myself drink fluids - I have to keep fluids by my side all day long. It is quite hard to get all of your fluids in, due to the size of your pouch. What I mean is that if you get behind during the day, it is very hard to catch up and get in all of your protein/liquid requirements. Me personally, I have to get in 40g of protein and 64 ounces of fluid daily. I forsee protein supplements for quite some time to come. As far as exercise goes, that is going well - I walked two miles one day after surgery, another mile on 2nd day postop and today at home I went for about a half mile walk. I will continue to do this as I know it will definitely help lose weight. Taz
Home and Doing Well
Mar 01, 2008
Well, today is Saturday and I am home doing quite well. I have kept myself medicated on pain meds because it has definitely helped me to remain functional and active. I felt especially good after the JP drain (blood collection tube) was removed - this brought my ass to tears when they took it out - literally
. I feel like everything went very well during the entire time - I attribute this to my pre-surgery diet and exercise regimen
. Two hours after surgery I was up and out of bed walking. On the second day I walked 2 miles. Man did that feel good to get walking and get the CO2 gas out of my body. Anyways, thanks for all the support - and boy does it feel good to have had this done. As all of you have said to do -I have sip sip sipped and I have walked, walked, walked. I have lost one pound already - not much, but hey it is a start and we must all start somewhere. I was worried I had gained weight from all of the fluids they gave me in my IV, but between all of the pissing I did, and the one nice crap
I took this morning - I am slidding down the losers bench. Amen
Taz
. I feel like everything went very well during the entire time - I attribute this to my pre-surgery diet and exercise regimen. Two hours after surgery I was up and out of bed walking. On the second day I walked 2 miles. Man did that feel good to get walking and get the CO2 gas out of my body. Anyways, thanks for all the support - and boy does it feel good to have had this done. As all of you have said to do -I have sip sip sipped and I have walked, walked, walked. I have lost one pound already - not much, but hey it is a start and we must all start somewhere. I was worried I had gained weight from all of the fluids they gave me in my IV, but between all of the pissing I did, and the one nice crap I took this morning - I am slidding down the losers bench. AmenTaz
RNY Surgery Day Tomorrow
Feb 27, 2008
Well, here it is, the big day that I have been waiting for. As I sit here and ponder my restless night - all due to excitement, not worry or fear, I am looking to the future for all the changes that are in store for me. Many of the people on the OH forums have been my inspiration. I have been thinking back to when I started this whole process (March - 2007) and now it is coming full circle to completion. There were times on the forums where experiences and advice were shared and in return, it is that sharing of information that got me through the day mentally. It was and still is exciting to see the jokes and clowning around that the men and women share amongst themselves (Dam - this is like a Hallmark moment for me I am getting all emotional on everyone). Anyways, before I go, I felt like I needed to let everone know just how I felt about the support that this forum provides now and will continue provide in the future - the only difference being is that as of tomorrow, I will hopefully be able to help someone else, like many of you have done for me. Thanks for all the support. TazHighest Weight - 367
Weight Preop - 336
Postop - ???? To be Continued
One Surgery Down - One To Go
Feb 21, 2008
Well I had my filter placed yesterday and I will say it wasn't too bad. I do have some site pain post-operatively but I have had worse pain than this. I will say that the one bad thing about the whole procedure was getting my private parts shaved completely bald 
. My wife hought it was hilarious seeing my privates as smooth as a babies butt, she says it is payback for what happens to some women, during childbirth, when thay have to get shaved. She kidded around and said I should have just gone ahead and gotten a French Bikini Wax
. I wanted to shoot her at this point. Anyways, probably the worst thing about getting shaved is the fact that I am not going to like it when the hair starts growing back - can you say itch like hell
. Other than that it wasn't a bad day, but a good day that saw me one step closer to my goal of getting the RNY done.
Taz
. My wife hought it was hilarious seeing my privates as smooth as a babies butt, she says it is payback for what happens to some women, during childbirth, when thay have to get shaved. She kidded around and said I should have just gone ahead and gotten a French Bikini Wax. I wanted to shoot her at this point. Anyways, probably the worst thing about getting shaved is the fact that I am not going to like it when the hair starts growing back - can you say itch like hell . Other than that it wasn't a bad day, but a good day that saw me one step closer to my goal of getting the RNY done. Taz
Clearance for Surgery Is A Go
Feb 19, 2008
I had my pre-surgical check up today and my nutritional checkup as well. All of my preop blood work and vascular doppler studies were passed with flying colors. I am officially down 31 pounds or the equivalent of two 15 pound bowling balls. The surgeon was very pleased with my progress and he says based on what he has seen so far, he thinks I will do excellent. WHOOT WHOOT Guess what else I found out? I don't have to do the dreaded bowel cleansing that I see so many people complaining about the night before my big surgery next Thursday- I say awesome. I wasn't looking forward to getting dehydrated preoperatively. I bow down to my surgeon for this .
I have my IVC filter placed tomorrow - Wednesday, 2/20/08 - I will definitely get some rest tonight for the first of my two big surgical days. Taz
Guess what else I found out? I don't have to do the dreaded bowel cleansing that I see so many people complaining about the night before my big surgery next Thursday- I say awesome. I wasn't looking forward to getting dehydrated preoperatively. I bow down to my surgeon for this .I have my IVC filter placed tomorrow - Wednesday, 2/20/08 - I will definitely get some rest tonight for the first of my two big surgical days. Taz
About Me
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35.7
BMI
Surgery
02/28/2008
Surgery Date
May 28, 2007
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Before & After
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