Amber1981

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Well I'm here! Tho not quite the "here" I thought I'd be at.  I went for my RNY revision on Friday, May 3, they took me back to pre-op holding to put on my gown and talk to my dr. 

In walks Dr. Coster, whom I adore, and he says "well, you have a positive pregnancy test...."  WTF (pardon me) how?  I still don't understand.  It took us 2 years of hormone therapy and IUI to conceive our youngest, and we had both decided we were done having kids.  I had been discussing a hysteroctomy with my OB as I have hormonal migraines AND  I was on the pill for like 7 months!

Guess God has a alternate plan for us. 

I still hope to lose some of the extra Abel weight I'm carrying, as that would still be perfectly healthy for my size. 

Perhaps after this baby I can have the revision done...

Best wishes to you ALL!!

Amber

OMG I can't believe it has been so long since I have visited! A LOT has happened, including a new baby!  I'm now a Mom of 2, Hoytt is now 8 and Abel will be 1yr next month.  I took a new Charge Nurse job after I had Abel and LOVE it!!

As for my progress since my last update.  Lets just say Abel added MORE than enough extra weight!  It took 2 years of hormones...pills, shots, pills, shots and finally a positive pregnancy test....then more weight! Talk about depressing!!!  I gained 97lb  WOAHZA!

So after LOTS of work and trying to to get off this weight, I lost about 35# of it and still NOTHING.  So I went to see Dr Coster again for help.  After lots of tests we found that my anastomosis has dilated and I'll be having a revision May 3rd.

I am so excited to have the chance at a revision, I miss the old me!

I really need to hear some views on this and other stories! My first RNY was very successful - going from 366.6lb to 134.8lb .  I'm really just ready to get back there!!!

Stories please!!

WOW! it's really been TEN years since I changed my life  - it's hard to believe it's been that long.  i remember the day I made the decision to have WLS, the ups and downs with physician appts, awaiting ins approval and the day I walked into that hospital in Grinnell, IA and changed the rest of my life!
I meet people all the time that ask me how I have kept it off and would I do it again... and the answer...  Determination to not return to where I've come from.  The thought of going back to the life I lead 10 years ago is enough to keep anyone where I am.  I am alive and full of energy with my whole life ahead of me, and I couldn't be more excited about it!
Since my last post I have obviously found time for boys (well one anyway) as I remarried in June 2010.  Nate and I have known eachother for 15 years and after crushing on him for a couple years prior to WLS and a divorce for each of us later, I finally got him!!
I completed my RN in 2008 and am working towards my BSN while working and job hunting.  No more babies yet but we are trying- just meeting some obsitcles, such as OVULATION... we are taking Clomid and crossing our fingers but after 2 months and no success I don't know what will happen as we've been trying for a year.

To all of you, no matter what phase of this journey you are in, please keep your head up and stay strong.  What doesn't kill us makes us stronger as this is an everlasting journey.  Everyday I thank God for where I am and the woman I have become. 

ok, so i know it's been a long time since I've made an appearence here.  I suck!!! I've missed this place!
A lot has been going on. I'm taking more finals this week, and then i'll have 12 more weeks before graduating with my RN...FINALLY.  I'm so ready to be done.  I had 4 interviews with the University of Iowa hopitals last friday.  I think they all went well, but only time will tell. 
I'm offically divorced as of March, took long enough, only 2 years. LOL!! And my ex has signed over his rights to my son, so all is wonderful there!  I'm living the single life of course, no time for men and all that that entails...Ugg...
The last time i posted to the message board in november i had gained some weight, and i was freaking out, BIG TIME!! i had gone from my 170 that i'd held for 6 years, to 190...yep, i was freaking out alright... but not to worry.  It's better now.  My blood sugar was all outta wack.  i'm not diabetic, i just tend to get hypoglyemic, and i knew it.  But i'm on meds for it now, and i'm back down.  Way past my 170.  I'm smaller than i ever thought i'd be.  READY FOR THIS*********148 pounds...i think i weighed this in the 2nd grade.  Right now the only thing i want to change about myself are my boobs.  Yep, they leave alot to be desired.  So once i'm done with school, and steady on my feet, you can bet you a** that's my gift to myself...i'm filling my C-cup bra back out.  I now offically know the meaning of "torpedo tits"... it's no wonder i have no interest in men or a sex life.  i don't want anyone seeing these things...YUCK. LOL!
But other than that, i couldn't be happier.  Life is great here!