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Good morning folks!

Sitting here in the hospital room with my mom.  She had surgery on a bowel obstruction and hernia last week.  She was placed in CCU after surgery because of her breathing problems.  We really didn't expect her to make it through, but she did and she was moved into a regular room yesterday.  All of the feeding tubes have been removed and she is now on soft foods and liquids.  Sound familiar to anyone...LOL!  I've been teasing her about trying to lose weight like I have, just without having to go through months of classes, trials and tribulations the way a pre-bariatric surgery patient has to endure.  She just giggles.

I will be officially 14 months out on December 17th.  I weigh 105 pounds and am currently wearing a size 4 jeans and small shirt.  I have to admit that I don't really feel well and haven't for some time.  I stay tired and weak all of the time.  I don't take the post-op vitamins the way that I should and don't eat on schedule.  Being here...ya'll know that keeping an eating schedule is hard to do when you are busy.  I keep a protein bar in my purse, but I really DO NOT like them.  I have gotten to the point that I really don't like chocolate and peanut butter, and most of the protein bars are just that.  I'm not really big on any of that stuff anymore...the sweet stuff.  I had a setback this past June.  I had a bowel obstruction, a twist in my intestines and a tumor in my abdomine...all at the same time.  I got up early that morning, put on the coffee, took a shower and "POW"...the pain hit me and sent me to the floor.  I didn't know what in the hell was happening.  I craweled over to the bed and called the hubby home from work.  I then called Dr. Bour and he asked me to go to Hillcrest immediately.  Needless to say I was in the OR in about 2 hours after my phone call to him.  He later told me that he knew that I must be sick and in pain because I never call and complain about anything.  He calles me his little peanut...LOL!

Well, I've got to get mom back in bed.  How all of you guys are doing well.  Have a great holiday!

Much love to all...

Wanda

Hi guys!

I had my 6 month post op with Dr. Bour last Friday and all seems to be going pretty good.  I have fallen below the goal weight that was set by Dr. Bour of 120.  I am actually 115 and am currently at 20 BMI.  He could not believe it and that it was recahed in such a short time.  I have gone from a 24 jeans to a 6.  Needless to say that I'm keeping Goodwill in business.

My labs were not quite right.  My iron is low as well as my B12, so he gave me a script for Nascobal and some sort of iron supplement.   Meg also increased me 1 starch as well as added 200 calories daily to try to keep me where I am.  Dr. Bour also believes that I may have a hernia, so I was at Hillcrest all morning for a CT scan.  He said that some patients that lose rapidly the way I have...it's common.  If he has to go back in it will be outpatient and laproscopic.  No big deal, really.  Much the same as having the gallbladder removed.  I just didn't want a set back right now and the next time I went under the knife, I wanted it to be for my boobs.  The poor 'ole girls are just that...poor.  I have to put on 2 bras to jog because if I don't, they wil giggle out.  Funny but true.

I STILL HAVE NO JOB.  I am literally going nuts because of it.  I'm so bored that I've resulted to going to relatives houses and cleaning windows, carpets...whatever...just to get out of the house.  I don't like to shop because I have no money other that the unemployment, so I venture out job hunting in the morning and come home in the afternoon and get busy with my chores.  There's really nothing out there that I've found to match what I was making before.  Perhaps if I worked 2 jobs, I could come close.  I have an interview with a new cake bakery in town in the morning, so please say a little prayer that it works out.

I hope the rest of you guys are doing well and living the life that you deserve.

Take Care!

Wanda

What's wrong with me?  I have lost since surgery (Oct 14th) a total of 57 pounds and hve dropped from a 22 jeans to a size 10.  I have roughly 20 pounds to go.  I should be so thrilled about this, but I'm not.  I feel pretty good except for the occasional weak spells and I know that's those days I'm either not getting in my protein for the day, or the fluids...or both.  I will say that I'm having serious problems with my son who is 20 years old.  He is on drugs and will not work.  He's constantly causing problems around here and I don't know what to do anymore...I've tried everything I know except throwing him out.  I know that probably has a lot to do with it, but there's something else, too...and I'm not sure what.

I still haven't found a job yet.  I lost mine the first week of December.  I guess I've always took it for granted that I would always have one.  I have looked and looked for something in my field, but there's nothing.  I guess I'll keep searching and praying and realize that I'm not alone in the job-loss world.  I should be thankful that I still have a roof over my head and food (what little I can eat...lol).

Take care, guys...

Wanda

Hi guys!

There's an article that I came across here earlier that read, "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."  All I have to say to that is...AMEN!  Although I still have a way to go and by no means "thin" at the moment...I am "thinner" and feeling really good about it.   I went to the thrift store today...just messing around.  I bought a pair of 14 jeans, brought them home and they fit perfectly.  A small wow moment for myself...one that only WLS patients would understand.  I was in a 22 prior to surgery, so I'm really thrilled about this.  If I didn't have this belly roll I could most likely fit into a 12...maybe a 10.

I plan to join a gym down the street next week.  I'm getting batwings, flabby between by thighs, and, of course, the belly roll.  I'm still having a hard time eating the 5 times a day.  I'm stuck at 2 or 3 because I don't get hungry at all, or I get busy and forget.  Same with the fluids.  I'm also getting bored with the food choices and need some good recipes to change things about.  There's just so much you can do with fish and chicken.  I find that my 3 saltines with a smidge of peanut butter  are very satisfying...like a treat or something.

Anyway...I just wanted to share the quote because it is so true and I think this will be my motivational term for this year.

Take care to all and Happy New Year.  Let's all go get 'em this year...we are ALL WORTH IT!

Wanda

Well...it just figures.  I come back to work on Oct. 30th from my RNY on Oct. 14th.  Finally getting my finances straightened out (I had no short-term disability) from being out and WHAM...I find out today that my office is closing as of Monday...Dec. 8th, and right here at Christmas.  Needless to say, I'm shocked to say the least.  I knew something was going on around here at work, but I didn't realize it was this bad.  This will be the first time EVER that I've been without a job.  I'm suppose to file for unemployment Monday.  I've never had to do that either.

I feel so bad right now.  I guess I feel that if my employer knew this was coming, why not tell me so that I can try to find something else.  I'm her only employee.  I've always wanted to work in the bakery business full time, but right now I still get a little weak because of not getting in enough protein and fluids.  Other than that, I feel pretty good and have had no real problems to speak of.  I realize that I'm not the only one in the world going through this and my heart is out to all of them, but I still feel alone in this and completely helpless.

I appreciate the support that I get from all of you.  It means so much.

Take care and have a happy holiday to all.

Well...it's been two weeks today since the big day.  As of this morning, I've lost 16 pounds since then and have roughly 65 to go.  I'm doing ok with the protein now.  I've had to find a way that's best for me to get it down and it's been 2 Unjury Chocolate shakes a day plus one yogurt.  The rest of the day I sip on water, but I'm not hungry at all.  I have to force myself to eat the other 4 meals (I'm on Phase 2 liquids).

I think the leak is gone.  At least I hope so because the drain comes out day after tomorrow.  Does that hurt?  No matter, I'm ready for it to be gone.  It has been a pain in the behind.  I'm now dealing with a little constipation.  This is something I've never had a problem with before.  I'm not even sure what I can take to "move things along".LOL

I hope the rest of you are doing well and I hope to see some of you guys soon!

Wanda

Hey guys!

My surgery was last week (oct 14th).  I got to come home on Thursday.  Everything seems to be going well.  I'm a little sore...especially around the drain area, but other than that, I'm ok.  I think I may have a leak, though.  It began this morning.  I posted about it on the forum, so I won't get into it much here, but I have to keep an eye on it until tonight.  If it is still happening, I'll have to go back to Hillcreast.  I'll let all of you know what's going on there.  I"M HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING DOWN THE FLUIDS AND PROTEINS!!!  Any help here from anyone will be so appreciated.  I'm calling Cammy in the morning (if I'm still home) and I'm going to see what she says about it.  I hope she says I can dring the MML again.  It was pretty good and good protein.  If not...I truly believe I'm screwed.  I read on other posts that some folks were buying Wendy's chili and giving it a puree.  Honestly, I'm a little scared of chili right out of the gate.  I'm already a little gassy..LOL.

I want to thank all of you for you support along the way.  I could not have done this without ya'll...honestly.  I have a way to go yet, but I'm glad to have ya'll comong along with me.

Love...Wanda

I went to an early Pre-op support group this morning.  Because of my work, I'm usually forced to go to the evening groups.  Today's topic was "Post-op Patient Role Model".  There were two ladies there...sisters, that had their surgery just weeks apart.  After sitting there and listening to their story and  what they've experienced along the way, I felt at ease about my surgery, which is next Tuesday.  They both looked great and had such excitement in their voices.  I don't know, but just hearing that from them gave me a peace that I haven't seriously had since I made my decision.  I know that I'm in the most capable hands with Dr. Bour and to be honest, if something were to happen to him...God forbid, I don't think I would go through with it.  That's how confident in him that I am.  Anyway, just wanted to share that I think I'm finally over the obsticle of fear and on a slippery slope to happiness.