Susan A.

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MommaAngel 22 years, 7 months ago

HI SUSAN Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS

Susan A. 24 years, 9 months ago

Well, Monday is my six month surgery anniversary. I got on the scale this morning and finally broke the 200 pound mark. 199!!!! I started off at 279 pounds, so I have lost 80 pounds so far with 49 left to go. I'm wearing a size 14 pants and an reg XL top. I got my hair cut short for the first time in my life. It looks cute and it has finally stopped falling out. I am so glad that I had this done. Even if I don't lose another pound, it was worth it. I feel so much better physically and emotionally. My whole family is eating healthier. We are doing activities together for the first time. My family and friends have been a great support through this whole process. I don't know what I would do without them. It is so important to have a good support system in place before you have surgery. God Bless everyone on this sight and thanks for all the information and support!

Susan A. 24 years, 12 months ago

Well, yesterday was my 3 month check-up. I've lost 48 pounds and couldn't feel better. I am so glad I did this. It took me a good six weeks before I could say that though. Those first six weeks are the toughest. I joined a gym and do water aerobics twice a week. I never thought I would ever LIKE to exercise, but I do. I miss it if I have to skip a day. I also had a Pilates machine delivered yesterday from QVC. It should help with the toning (if i can get the rest of the family off of it). BTC expects you to be at 20-25% of your excess weight lost at 3 months. I am at 37%! I'm still a lot slower loser than most on this site, but I can deal with that. I know it's coming off sooner or later and staying off for good, so that's all I need for motivation. My family has been soooo wonderful about this whole thing. My 17 year old son is in seventh heaven 'cause he eats all of my leftovers when we go out to eat (good thing it's healthy food). I've gone from a size 26 to a 20. Good luck to all pre-ops and a speedy recovery to all post-ops. God Bless:}

Susan A. 25 years ago

I hit the eight week mark today and I've lost a total of 37 pounds and 2 sizes. I was on a plateau for a while, but then lost 8 pounds this last week. Too cool!! I'm a slower loser than most, but I'm okay with it now. Less chance of needing plastic surgery (or at least that's what my doc said). Good luck to all pre-ops and congrats to all post-ops!

Susan A. 25 years, 1 month ago

Hi everyone. I went for my six week check-up today. I'm down 28 1/2 pounds. The doc said I may have to have my thyroid dosage raised. Other than that, I'm doing great. I have really noticed a big improvement in my energy level in the last week. It seemed like I had no enery level at all, and then all of a sudden, I feel really good. I think it may have something to do with being on solid food. Good luck to all pre-ops and post-ops.

Susan A. 25 years, 1 month ago

Hi everyone. Today I am 1 month post-op and 22 pounds lighter. I was a little discouraged with the loss because I compare myself to everyone else on this site and my loss seems to be on the low side, BUT it's 22 pounds that I would still be carrying if I hadn't had the surgery. I feel really great. I have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Wish me luck. Good luck to all post-ops and to those who are waiting. It will be worth it. God Bless:}

Susan A. 25 years, 2 months ago

Hi everyone. Today was my 2 week post-op appointment. I've lost a total of 18 pounds so far. The dietician told me I have to try harder to get my protein in, but that I was doing well at 60 percent of my protein goal. My incision is doing great. No more binder!!! I'm still on the full liquid diet for one more week. I'm doing better this week. Last week I was quite weak and kind of weepy. That's all gone now. I went to work for a while this morning. That went well. God bless all who are waiting and all new post -ops. :}

Rochelle J. 25 years, 2 months ago

Hi, Remember me? We had surgery the same day. We'll I came through with flying colors. The worst part was the recovery room. I woke up and thought I was in Hell. I'm glad to hear your doing great. Keep up the good work and congrats. Rochelle Jones

Karen O. 25 years, 2 months ago

Hi Susan, I too felt very emotional after surgery ,after talking to Dr. Rutledge he advised a n estrogen patch for both my nausea and emotions . It has worked great. Good luck!! Karen Overman

Susan A. 25 years, 2 months ago

Hello everyone. Well, I'm home from the hospital and doing well. My surgery was Mon. at 7:30am and I came home on Thur. at 2:00pm. The surgery took about 2 hours including the gall bladder removal. They woke me up in the operating room with the ventilator still in my throat. I thought I was suffocating! It was pretty scarey. I don't know why they can't take it out and then wake you up. I don't remember much about Monday. I had visitors and remember talking but don't remember what was said. Before surgery, I told my doctor that most of my family gets deathly ill from morphine, and although I never had it before, I knew I could handle demoral and so that's what they put in my pump. I wasn't a bit nauseous. Tuesdays pain was much worse than Mondays but they said that was normal as the anethestic is all worn off by then. I made myself get up and walk every hour and I think that really helped alot. I was most nervous about the catheter coming out. It didn't hurt a bit. I hate this binder. It's so uncomfortable. I think it adds to the gas problem. Oh well, it's only for 2 weeks. The nurses and docs at BTC were incredible. Couldn't ask for a nicer, caring bunch of people. My family was the best, as ususal. Thanks Shelley! My hubby was at the hospital everyday from 9-9. What a sweety! It feels so good to be home and sleep in my own bed. I tried the recliner but it was too uncomfortable. I'm taking vicodin 2 times daily for pain and Zantac twice for acid. My hubby and I took 2 walks today outside. It felt good. Can't stay in one place too long or the incision starts to get stiff. I measured it today and its just a little over 9 inches. A little longer than I thought but it looks like its healing great and the scare will be minimal (not that I care). I'm kind of emotional right now. I cry pretty easily, but not because I regret what I did. I think I'm just glad it's over. I weighed myself today and I lost 8 pounds since Monday. Here we go!!!!! Thanks for all of your support and greetings. They really mean a lot to me. God Bless:}