renae L.

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shelly T. 23 years, 9 months ago

Still on liquids, lots of soups, I love sugar free popsicles, and every once and a while I cheat with a half of a Ritz cracker that I suck down (litrally). I am very excited about my weight loss and the best thing is I know it is going to continue. My clothes are falling off of me and people have started to notice and make comments! Gotta love that. I sometimes sit in wonder that I have actually had this procedure done and for the most part I feel really normal. So far it has been a great decision and I hope that long term I will still feel this way. 3wks -30lbs (-5) 2wks -25lbs (-6) 1wk -19lbs (-19)

renae L. 23 years, 9 months ago

Well i am out and have made it to the other side as WLS patients like to say. I am up early this morning because I am excited to go for my one week check(actually a day early). I also get to get my drain out today. Whew...what a relief that will be. As of this morning on my scale I am down 13 lbs in 7 days. I am and will be on liquids for the next 5 weeks. Basically it sucks! Here is a quick update on how my surgery went. Thank you for all the heart felt prayers. I could truly feel them. I have never experienced such a feeling before in my life. Thank you! As far as surgery - things went pretty smooth, just not perfect. Pre-surgery was fine and I did great in recovery. Once I got into my room I just slept on and off the whole day. (my surgery was @9:30am) I was never in much pain as far as my stomach was concerned but my shoulders were killing me. It felt like my collar bone had been broken and I could barely move. Not too bad just thought I would warn you. I read so much before hand but I never came across this bit of info. Anyway the next day rolled around and I soon realized the smallest drink of anything caused the most unbelievable pain. It felt like the worst case of indigestion and heartburn put together along with this unbearable amount of tightness that made me feel as if I couldn't breathe. I told the nurse and they had me taken in to do this wonderful x-ray that all patients do, you drink this awful liquid and they lay you on your sides (owww) to see if the fluid is moving correctly or not. As you might suspect mine was not moving at all. DR, Naaman was heading out of town so he called in two other DR. S to take care of things. I sat in my bed crying in pain for a good two hours and there was nothing that seemed to make it better that is until I finally threw-up! Thank God! Long story short over the next day I began being able to drink tiny amounts at a time and the specialist decided that my problem was caused by swelling from the surgery and not a blockage. Needless to say I was in the hospital for 4 days during which time I had the IV the entire time, I got no sleep and was more than ready to come home. The care was fabulous, Marie, Ike, and Debbie were my favorite nurses. I am going for my one week visit tomorrow and I am eager to see what DR Naaman say. I still think that I might have a small blockage or something because I take in very little and I have thrown up 4 times in 3 days. I am having 1/4 a cup of broth for B,L, and D and I am have fluids in between. Two of the times I got sick, I can find a reason for. 1. I had 3/4 cup of broth instead of a 1/4 2. I decided that I could put a "BITE" of brownie in my mouth, chew and spit! NOT!!!!!!! The other two times, one being this morning, I woke up had a small glass of tea and after 4-5 sips that was all she wrote. Go figure. By the way I am mentally doing very good and I have a great ooutlook on the whole thing. My husband keeps worrying and I just keep reminding him that I'll figure it out one day! I still have pretty good energy and I do not feel faint. I cannot wait to get this tube out today. And besides that things are AOK. By the way I am down 13lbs on my scale at home. We'll see the real #'s tomorrow at Dr. naaman's. Hope that helps let me know if you have any other questions.

Jeffrey C. 23 years, 10 months ago

Dear Renae, <p> Your big day is my 1-month! I've had a great ride, and you will too!! Meet me on the losing side!God Bless!!

klynn90 23 years, 10 months ago

Renae, good luck on your surgery tomorrow. I pray that you will have a speedy recovery. God Bless!

Hellcatmama 23 years, 10 months ago

Renae, Congrats! I know you are excited and nervous all in one! May God Bless you and I wish you much Peace~~~

Becca K. 23 years, 10 months ago

" I know, O LORD of LOVE and LIGHT, about the need. Touch my heart anew with your DIVINE LOVE and LIGHT that I too may receive and give, sending your healing touch to others in need. I invoke your DIVINE LOVE and LIGHT towards Excellent Health, Loving Relationships, Right Livelihood and Right Alignment with my and soul's purpose. I wish to align myself with ALL THAT IS, my own I AM PRESENCE. I now open myself to receive your gifts and with your DIVINE GUIDANCE I will give to others and give thanks for the SPIRITUAL ABUNDANCE in my Life." SO BE IT, IT IS SO.

renae L. 23 years, 10 months ago

Well tomorrow morning is the big day. I have to admit I question whether or not I am making the right decision. i hope that I have truely tried all that I could have. I am very anxu=ious to post again because that will mean that I have made it to the other side. Which I never really liked that term because it sounds as if it is the OTHER SIDE othere side. So my bags need packing and I need to take something to help me sleep and I will be on my way to a thinner life. If you read this and have time for an extra prayer or two tomorrow aroung 7:30-10:30 am I sure could use it. Thanks to all for their thoughtful postings. Wish me well.

Caprice B. 23 years, 10 months ago

May the angels carry you through your surgery and watch over you through your new journey. I will be joining you on July 29, with Dr. Naaman as well. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Ron E. 23 years, 10 months ago

Renae, good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. See you on the other side.

Muriel M. 23 years, 10 months ago

Good luck dear. You will be in my prayers as I hope to be in yours. We are starting our new lives together the same day just in different locations. May the Lord bless and keep you today and forever. Hugs!