Andrea Allio
I am so excited. I have my surgery date of June 21st. Tomorrow is my last day at work for at least a few weeks. My coworkers have been very supportive and can not wait to see me "shrink".
My pre op with Dr. Wilson went well, except for my mother crying. My father died 4 years ago of a brain tumor and she is freaking out that she is going to lose me. I told her that I am doing this so she will not lose me and so I can raise my 2 yr old girl and go on walks and just live again with her and my husband.
Wish me luck!
PS I think that Dr. Wilson is just wonderful and I have complete confidence in him.
Surgery June 21, 2006 Weight 357
June 29, 2006 Weight 336 21 lbs gone forever
Set back......
I got extreme nausua week three and was admitted to the hospital for 4 days for IV fluids. I am still on clear liquids at 4.5 weeks out. They think I may have a stricture or gall bladder...
I am trying to stay positive.
The good news..I am down I think close to 34 lbs!
I go this Tuesday to the doctor and will post then.
ok....I have had two hospital stays not including my surgery
I am now 5 weeks post and finally feeling better. I had a bad round with nausea because I had a stricture. He dilated me to 10 cm ( most are around 15 cm) and then I felt worse. I had lots of acid in my stomach also. After two rounds of IV fluids I am not starting to feel normal. I am only on liquid protein(ones with water), jello, sugar free pudding and yogurt and soup. BUT I am down I think 40-41 lbs..my scale is strange at times.
Aug 10, 06
Well...I had my second stomach scope done yesterday. The stricture was still present. He dilated me to 12 cm. My doctor feels that I will feel much better by the time I reach week 8. I am week 6 and down 42 lbs. So far I feel ok. My nausea seems to be under control. Need some advise...what food are good for my first puree meals? Thanks for everyones support...Weight 315 Andrea
Aug 16, 2006 feeling better 8 weeks out. Staring to eat soft foods. Amazing on how little I can take. Weight 311 and going down!! 12 LBS TO MY FIRST GOAL...WANT UNDER 300 SO BAD
11 weeks out now.....60 lbs gone and my scale showed 298!!! Still can not eat much. Meat really does not agree yet. I live on yogurt, protein drinks, cheese, etc...but I am not hungry. I have met the best people and I am so eager to get my support group going that I will be doing at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands!
October 21, 2006 4 months today. I am around 275-277 lbs..so a down a good 80 lbs. No matter how much I loose it is not quick enough. I try to be patient but have had some stalls down the road. About two weeks ago my hair started to fall out in large chunks. I am a little worried about it. I have been eatting flax seed and more vitamin powder with Biotin with my Nioxin Shampoo. Hope it helps! I also ate chicken for the first time this week and no problem! I have been eatting it almost everyday. I just need to eat slow and little bites.
December 5, 2006
I did it..down 101 lbs. It took a little longer than I expected but that is ok. Now 100 lbs to go!!! My hair is better. I got a new shorter cut and the shampoo and Biotin and flaxseed has helped
January 22, 2007
I am down 115 lbs...and I feel great. Weight loss very slow now. I went on a cruise and had a great time. I know need to start something to kick off my weight loss again...I am going to try the gym at lunch and see what happends.
February 18, 2007
My cruise was great! No problem finding food. I am down approx 130 lbs and very excited about it. I have been going to the gym at lunch using the tread mill. Not much but better than nothing. I went shopping and found an xl in the MISS section that fit!! No plus size!
January 10, 2008
Ok I have not posted in sometime....
Well I am doing great! I was 357 on my surgery date
I weigh now around 179-182. 178lbs lost!!!
I so want to get to say I have lost 190 lbs but I can not complain! My weight has been flat for the last two months.
I need to focus on protein more. The key..friends and support. I am very active in support groups and that keeps you in check!
Have faith and BELIEVE!
Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Erik Wilson, M.D.
Insurer Info:
united
