Tricia W. wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Problems Again!! - Have gradually been having some fluid put back in my band (less than 3 ccs total) and once again I am having problems.  Started during the night.  Woke up vomiting and choking.  Th...

Tricia W. posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
You look amazing. Congrats!

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Here we go again!! - I had to have all of my fluid taken out today :(  I have been having problems with acid reflux again, but this time I had vomiting with it as well.  Doctor wants to get an x-ray an...

Tricia W. posted a comment 12 years, 9 months ago
It's good to see you're losing again and out of your rut. Down 5 lbs...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
another unfill - I lost 6 lbs this month and I finally weigh under 300!!!!  I am so excited.  It's been a very long time since I saw the 200's.  Doctor removed some more fluid since I was still hav...

Tricia W. accomplished a goal 12 years, 9 months ago
Weigh Under 300 pounds

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Slight Unfill - I had my regular appointment yesterday and I told my doctor about the night time acid reflux and some pain with eating, so he decided to take out a small amount.  I can already tel...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Checking in!! - On May 4th, I had my 3rd fill.  I didn't get one on my April visit, and between my April and May visit, I only lost 3 pounds and felt like I could eat a horse.  So on my May visit,...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Chugging Along - It's been 2 weeks since my first fill and I am doing great other than my scale hasn't moved at all since my fill.  I am pretty tight in the mornings (can't eat anything, but I can ...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
First Fill Tomorrow!! - I am almost 4 weeks out from surgery.  My first fill is scheduled for tomorrow and I am a little nervous.  As of right now, I feel like I could eat a horse.  I am so hungry and rea...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Almost a week out!! - So far everything is going great.  My incisions are healing nicely and I only have slight pain when I hiccup.  I've had no problems sleeping, so I am a happy camper.  My biggest co...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Home from surgery - Surgery is over.....yay yay yay....Everything went great!!!  The worst part was the anxiety once I arrived at the hospital.  Everyone there was extremely wonderful and I received g...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The Big Day is Near - Tomorrow is the eve of the big day.  I will be heading over to Federal Way to stay the night so I can get a good nights sleep before I have to go to the hospital on Thursday mornin...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Day 6 of my pre-op diet - I have almost made it through day 6, which seems like a good thing, until I remind myself that I still have 8 days left.  This has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Chugging along - It's been a while since I posted anything, but the past month has been quite busy.  So far, I have completed my pre-op tests and have my final doctor appointment before my surgery ...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
I got a date!!! - I finally spoke to the surgery coordinator and I have a date.  January 13th will be the day that I have been waiting on for so many years.  Although my insurance wouldn't cover my ...

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Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Endoscopy Results - Today I am taking the 2 1/2 hour drive to see the doctor for my results from the endoscopy.  A little nervous, but glad to get it over with so I can move to the next step.  I hav...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Endoscope - So today I had my little pre-op procedure.  I did fine with it but when I was leaving, the nurse told me they did a biopsy so I couldn't have any ibuprofen for 2 weeks.  In the dro...

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Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Losing 36 pounds!! - I forgot to mention on my earlier post that I have to lose 36 pounds before the doctor will do the surgery.  36 pounds is a lot and I am thinking if I could lose 36 pounds, why do ...

Tricia W. wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
One appointment down - Well I went to my history and physical yesterday.  I thought it would be much more in depth.  It took all of 15 minutes.  My next step is the endoscopy next Wednesday.  I am NOT lo...
About Me
Yakima, WA
Location
50.5
BMI
Surgery
01/13/2011
Surgery Date
Jul 20, 2005
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