6 months post op

May 25, 2009

Well it has already been six months. things have been going very good I went to the doctor last week and had a good check up. I'm doing better than average which makes me feel good about myself. I need to hear that because even though I have lost a fair amount of weight I still see and feel myself as huge.
I had a WOW moment at the doctor also I'm not considered obese anymore! I will never have to hear that word associated with my name ever again. 
I have to thank my family and OH/MGers for helping me through this journey. Support is so important I don't think I would be as successful as I have been without them.
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4 months post op

Mar 12, 2009

I can't believe it has been 4 months already time does fly. Things have been going very well for me I have yet to get anything stuck and I think but not sure that i may have had a slight dumping for the first time last week, my stomach felt off and I became very tired like if I didn't lay down i would fall down. My weight loss has been going good and I'm down to a size 40 pants from a 54 so that gives me more motivation to continue this journey. I'm continue to struggle to get in all my protein every day but have been doing my best. When I drop a total of 100 lbs which is only 13 more lbs get to change my avatar I can't wait it will be my first major WOW moment. I know there have been many wow moments already but that will be the first I want to jump up and down about. With all the struggles that I had in the beginning of this whole journey I can truthfully say that I'm happy I did this and can't wait to reach my goal. I am still worried about when I do get there I will have a let down and gain my weight back like i have always done. I do my best to control those feelings now so I can enjoy what I have accomplished already and with being part of OH I know there will be people to help me when the time comes. If you are considering have this surgery done make sure you use OH and the support groups and coffee groups without them I don't think I would have done as well as I have, they are awesome people.
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Three months out

Feb 16, 2009

Well it's been three months since surgery and I'm just now feeling that I made the right decision. the weight lose has been going very good. When I went in for my check up I'm down 77 lbs and have lost 44% of my body fat. It is nice to have different people notice that I have lost weight. I have learned that there are no short cuts to this whole WLS you need to eat right and excercise and now that i do these thing on a regular bases I don't feel good if I don't follow all the rules. I can't wait until I lose 100 lbs that will be my first real wow moment.
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One month post Op

Dec 11, 2008

Well what an interesting month it has been. This has been much more dificult thatn I really expected. I have been losing weight ,down 24 lbs since surgery and down 50 since starting this whole journey. I was put back in the hospital this past week for a few days for severe dehydration which was caused by my inability to drink due to the ulcer that was discovered while in the hospital. Hopefully this will be the only bump in the road for a while. I do hope that now I will feel more positive about having this surgery and can have the same outlook that so many WLS people have. I want to thank everyone that has given me encouragement and support during this last month it truely has made this journey much eaiser to deal with.

3 weeks Post Op

Dec 02, 2008

Well the roller coaster that I have been on since my last post has been getting slightly better mole hills instead of mountains. I have still been struggling with getting in enough liquids during the day I have only gotten 64 oz in one time the rest has been between 40 - 48 oz. It hurts my stomach too much to drink any more than that it cramps so bad. When I do drink it has to be room temperature or I can't drink it at all. I have been getting in enough protein only with the help of those horrible protein drinks the day I can stop drinking those will be a true blessing. I just wish that my stomach would let me forget about it just one day. I pray that day will come soon. I could not be where I'm at today without my wife she is my Angel.

One week post OP

Nov 18, 2008

Well it has been quit a week I have been on a roller coaster from it's highest peak to it's lowest. I went into this surgery with the thought that it was an easy recovery from all that I have read on this site it was the best thing you could do. Well my first six days were anything but that. I couldn't drink anything without severe cramping and had no interest in eating anything, but of course your suppose to get in 48 - 64 oz of fluid a day. With the cramping I was not even getting in 30 oz. I had buyers remorse badly and wished I could turn the clock back. I called my surgeons office and talked with people at my support group they all gave me information to better understand the after effects of anesthesia, surgery and my new pouch. By the seventh day I can say I believe things are turning around. It was the best yet and hope/pray for many more to come. I am now believing that I did do the right thing and although I thought I had a good understanding of this whole journey ,I realize I have only touched the tip of the iceberg and have so much to learn and excited to move forward.
PS This is the right thing for me to do!

T - 24 hours and counting

Nov 10, 2008

At this time tomorrow I will be wheeled into the operating room for my 730 surgery. I don't feel nervous at all but just ready to move to the next step. I am happy to say that I'm done with the LD  and at 1100 I get  to have the luxury of splurging one last time (magnesium citrate) and then purging. What a day to look forward too, but to look on the bright side I don't have to drink another protein drink for a while. I do sincerely want to thank all of you for the support that you have given me in the last month but especially in the last two weeks! I truly don't think I would have been as successful if not for your continuing encouragement and support .This OH family is and will continue to be a important part of my life. I hope that I can make others feel at ease in this whole process that you have made me. One last favor please pray for my family and I that all goes well.

Start LD

Oct 28, 2008

Well it is finally here I will start the Liquid Diet tomorrow. The diet will constist of around 80 grams of protein @ 1000 calories. I am already finding myself looking at labels for protein. I'm very nervous about starting the LD but am excited at the same time, one step closer to the surgery. I'm hoping this will not be difficult. I feel bad for my employees I'm sure I will be iritable during this time. I have lost my 10 lbs that I needed to lose now all the rest of the weight lose during this diet is a bonus.

First coffee/support group

Oct 11, 2008

I went to my first coffee gathering today and all i can say is awesome. They not only anwsered my questions but explained them also. They are very friendly and I can see them becoming very important part of my life. If you have any doubts or concerns I really reccommend that you go to one. I can't wait for the next one.One other thing finally  feel I'm starting to lose weight I haven't weighed myself but it seems some of my cloths are not quit as tight.

Pre op

Oct 03, 2008

I had my Pre op class last night and it went well. I t was nice being with others going through the same thing I am. they gave me a flyer with a place where you can order your two week liquid diet on line. It will give you 80 grams of protein a day @ a 1000 calories and is simple to follow and takes all of the guess work out trying to get the proper nutrients and calorie count. If anyone is interested you can go on line at WWW.bariatricdiet.com and click on the pre surgery link for more information, the Kit for the two weeks is $108.00, Other members on this site have given me some good ideas to help me lose my 10 lbs and I'm thankful for everyone and this web site.

About Me
Buffalo, MN
Location
25.8
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RNY
Surgery
11/12/2008
Surgery Date
Sep 19, 2008
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