Sarah B.

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Today is December 11, 2010

My surgery was on November 10th at DePaul Health Center.  Everything went well.  Dr. Scott is a great surgeon.  My only complaint would be, I would love to have seen him after surgery or at least during my recent hospital stay.  Yes, I had to be admitted on December 8th due to dehydration and nausea.  It was bad.  Of course I was not getting any protein and the liquids were not coming along too well.  I was in the hospital 3 days and finally got hydrated enough to come home.  I did get to start my phase 3 part of the diet, which I was very excited about.

The chicken they served me at the hospital was delicious and so was the fish and ham and mashed potatoe's.  I went right out and bought some tuna, crackers, fish, and a few other things to get me on my phase 3 way.

As of Wednesday, December 8th, I was down 33 pounds.  I was happy about that, but hoping it will continue to come off a tad faster now that I am eating properly and getting more water down.

I have to say that I appreciate all the hospital staff at DePaul who are involved with the Weight Loss Center.  You are a great group of people and that means alot when one is going through what we all go through.  Thank you!

Sarah

October 30, 2010

I started my liquid diet on October 27th. So far I am having some difficulty finding a protein drink that I like.  I'm a big stickler for wierd tasting things, like ( I don't do any sort of liquid meds, can not stand the taste ).  I've purchased so many protein drinks, I could sell out of my house.  I just bought the Chocolate shake drink from Unjury that is suppose to be "great" tasting, ummm it didn't work for me.  I have not tried mixing the unflavored mix with anything as of yet, but I will try that tomorrow.

I am getting more and more anxious to get to the surgery date.  I guess you could say I'm anxious, but nervous.  I honestly think if I can get through the liquid stage, I will be ok.

10 more days of liquids.  I can do it!!

:)

My journey to weight loss began on June 30th, 2009, with me attending my fist class. There I recieved information about each surgery and walked away with a lot of information to read and ponder over.

I made all the calls to Insurance.  I went to all my appointments.  I filled out paperwork and anxiously awaited the answer to the question, "Do I qualify for the surgery?"   YES, I do!!

My final class was Wednesday, October 20th, 2010.  That was a long day, but worth it.  I recieved my surgery date and was given lots of goodies to prepare me for surgery.  I had all my testing done that same day and came home feeling like I had been given the best gift ever.

My liquid diet will begin on October 27th.  If I can just make it through the liquid stage, I'll be ok.

I know there are risks to this and every surgery.  I have to follow a strick diet plan and follow all the rules that come with Gastic Bypass surgery.  There are vitamins to take the rest of my life.  There is a possibility of hair loss if I don't, my body can be effected in the long run if I don't use them as directed.  

This is a life style change for me and it's a big one.  I have to do it. 

I am EXCITED to get started.    :)