tomscandy
Still Losing....
Oct 21, 2009
10-22-09
Well, its been a long time since I have checked in..I am kinda in a mess..I have lost 94 lbs since Feb. I have gone from a size 24, to a size 12, and some of those are big...Its a different life..People treat you different..they stand longer on the street when they stop to chat..They draw you in more..But I guess that is because there was a lot they did, that I could not do, due to my wt.
I still cant eat. I went last wk, and got scoped, and they report I have ulcers. I have a lg. one at the opening of my stomach. As soon as food reaches the stomach, their is pain like you have never felt, and then of course it doesnt stay down... I am taking 3 kinds of ulcer meds, one of them I take every 6 hrs..I havent been able to eat since Jan. My hair is comming out by the hand fuls..I cant even get the protein drinks down..I just smell them and get sick..
I go back to surgeon the 5 of Nov. we will discuss how to proceed..I had a heart attack 4 wks ago, so I am on Plavix (blood thiner) and at this time I cant be off it for even 1 dose, so surgery is out of the Question...I'm really in a pickle..I cant get any energy, to do anything.. I leave it to the Doctors, and of course the Great Physician...But, even if I could change this, I would do it again in a heart beat. I still dont take any diabetes meds. and that was the main reason for the surgery....I'll check back in... Sooner than last time...Good luck to all who are on this journey..! God Bless You All!
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Well, its been a long time since I have checked in..I am kinda in a mess..I have lost 94 lbs since Feb. I have gone from a size 24, to a size 12, and some of those are big...Its a different life..People treat you different..they stand longer on the street when they stop to chat..They draw you in more..But I guess that is because there was a lot they did, that I could not do, due to my wt.
I still cant eat. I went last wk, and got scoped, and they report I have ulcers. I have a lg. one at the opening of my stomach. As soon as food reaches the stomach, their is pain like you have never felt, and then of course it doesnt stay down... I am taking 3 kinds of ulcer meds, one of them I take every 6 hrs..I havent been able to eat since Jan. My hair is comming out by the hand fuls..I cant even get the protein drinks down..I just smell them and get sick..
I go back to surgeon the 5 of Nov. we will discuss how to proceed..I had a heart attack 4 wks ago, so I am on Plavix (blood thiner) and at this time I cant be off it for even 1 dose, so surgery is out of the Question...I'm really in a pickle..I cant get any energy, to do anything.. I leave it to the Doctors, and of course the Great Physician...But, even if I could change this, I would do it again in a heart beat. I still dont take any diabetes meds. and that was the main reason for the surgery....I'll check back in... Sooner than last time...Good luck to all who are on this journey..! God Bless You All!
A bit smaller
Mar 08, 2009
Well, its slow going, 3-9-09, weight 223. I am still having trouble eating and drinking. I'm thristy all the time, but cant drink fast enough to satisfy thrist. So I try to sip faster, ha ha Eating is still problem, I chew food until it is wore out, but still painful when it hits bottom of stomach..I have been trying to stay to more liquid type foods, such as cream of mushroom soup, things like that. I am able to walk more and longer, due to nicer weather.. Still weak at times..I cant stand the protein shakes, they are so sweet...if they tasted like fried potatoes, or a rib eye, or wendys bacon cheese burger, I would have no problem.. I am going to get some unflavored protein, and mix it with what ever I eat. And I need to find a vit. that isnt as big as a horse pill.... I guess i just needed to complain...Sorry about that...Life is good, I have a great husband who supports me. God is in my heart, and encourges me every day, so I'm thankful for this chance to do something about my weight...Until next time.......!!!!
April 1, 2009 Well here I am again. I'm so glad I have somewhere to go to see how everyone else is doing.. I guess things havent changed that much yet, as for as eating.. I am still having trouble eating some foods, but I guess everyone does for awhile.. I have learned some of my very favorite foods in the world are off limits..I've tried several times, like My French Fries, WaterMellon, Bread..All the good stuff..ANd I guess I should be glad that my stomach wont allow them any more, or I would probably get right back in the same mess..Ha Ha But I really miss my watermellon..It feels kinda like its carbonated or something, because I chew it till its wore out, but when it hits bottom, it causes great pain, and I feel like I'm going to blow up..
I dont know about high sugar stuff, I have never been a sweet eater, just bread and potatoes, and all that goes with it..
I am down to 212 lbs. and I have went from a size 24 to an 18. Wow, I cant believe it.. I'm not a bit sorry for having surgery, I thank God and my Dr. that I did.. I'm almost off all my meds, (Diabetes,High b/p, high colestrol, restless leg, ) I could keep going, and might later..ha ha I'm so happy. to get a second chance at life..God has truly blessed me.. And sent great friends like all of you to help me thru this.. I dont think anyone could go thru it, with out a support group, just to ask questions, and be able to tell your story, if it helps someone else..Thank You everyone...I love life, and all of you!!!!! Till later.
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April 1, 2009 Well here I am again. I'm so glad I have somewhere to go to see how everyone else is doing.. I guess things havent changed that much yet, as for as eating.. I am still having trouble eating some foods, but I guess everyone does for awhile.. I have learned some of my very favorite foods in the world are off limits..I've tried several times, like My French Fries, WaterMellon, Bread..All the good stuff..ANd I guess I should be glad that my stomach wont allow them any more, or I would probably get right back in the same mess..Ha Ha But I really miss my watermellon..It feels kinda like its carbonated or something, because I chew it till its wore out, but when it hits bottom, it causes great pain, and I feel like I'm going to blow up..
I dont know about high sugar stuff, I have never been a sweet eater, just bread and potatoes, and all that goes with it..
I am down to 212 lbs. and I have went from a size 24 to an 18. Wow, I cant believe it.. I'm not a bit sorry for having surgery, I thank God and my Dr. that I did.. I'm almost off all my meds, (Diabetes,High b/p, high colestrol, restless leg, ) I could keep going, and might later..ha ha I'm so happy. to get a second chance at life..God has truly blessed me.. And sent great friends like all of you to help me thru this.. I dont think anyone could go thru it, with out a support group, just to ask questions, and be able to tell your story, if it helps someone else..Thank You everyone...I love life, and all of you!!!!! Till later.
Its, a long journey home, where I want to be.
Mar 01, 2009
I guess you know by now, I weighed 261, almost 4 wks ago. I am 2 wks post op. and I am down to 238, at the present. But I am able to eat solid foods, now,and I feel like I am able to eat to much.
My eating problem was and is, because,when I'm hungry, I eat. I didnt eat, because of being sad, mad, upset, bored,I ate because I was hungry. I ate 2 pieces of toast, and a sm. bowl of cream of wheat. (That comes in those indivdual packets). I wont be hungry until this afternoon, but the way I hear it from other people,they cant eat that much. I'm scared to death, that something is wrong. I had gastric bypass, I was told that the lap band probably wouldnt work for me, because of an absorbtion problem or something. I have lost some weight, but I just started on solids, and I'm really scared....Am I the only one who feels like this...?????
I want to lose 130 lbs, by Christmas,2009, but I dont have much faith in myself. Thanks for reading this, it helps just to put it out there>! I forgot to mention that I am 58 yrs old, and married to the greatest guy in the world, Have 2 grown children, 5 grandchildren,and expecting my first great grand(daughter) Yep, we already know..... Thanks again everyone...
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My eating problem was and is, because,when I'm hungry, I eat. I didnt eat, because of being sad, mad, upset, bored,I ate because I was hungry. I ate 2 pieces of toast, and a sm. bowl of cream of wheat. (That comes in those indivdual packets). I wont be hungry until this afternoon, but the way I hear it from other people,they cant eat that much. I'm scared to death, that something is wrong. I had gastric bypass, I was told that the lap band probably wouldnt work for me, because of an absorbtion problem or something. I have lost some weight, but I just started on solids, and I'm really scared....Am I the only one who feels like this...?????
I want to lose 130 lbs, by Christmas,2009, but I dont have much faith in myself. Thanks for reading this, it helps just to put it out there>! I forgot to mention that I am 58 yrs old, and married to the greatest guy in the world, Have 2 grown children, 5 grandchildren,and expecting my first great grand(daughter) Yep, we already know..... Thanks again everyone...
