Elizabeth L.

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Well, here I am 53 years old, I had a gastric bypass many many years ago and that doctor is deceased. I had a revision by Dr. Cleveland and heard he lost his medical license(I haven't found proof), boy do I feel good about the surgeries that changed my life NOT! I am now seeing a wonderful doctor in Vicksburg, MS who monitors me monthly. With his supervision and a nutritionist I've lost weight at a healthy pace. I currently weight 176 and feel proud. Yes, it's a long way from 150 but I'm losing at a healthy rate. Friends (and I call you that because only friends share stories so personal) think long and hard about your actions. Bariatric surgery sounds so glam and easy but really it's hard. It's not a secret weight loss pill, it's a tool that you must carefully learn how to use. I wish you the best and if you ever need to talk to someone who has been through it all, contact me please. Here's to a healthier happier 2015! 

Life has been tough the last few months. I have GAINED weight at a rapid pace...not sure why. Need to see Dr. Cleveland but feel embarassed to go in. I know what the culprit is....cokes! They don't make me sick for some reason like other sugar stuff. I am miserable, I weight more than I did before I had my WLS and feel I need help FAST.

Hey all...well, it has been a little over 3 months and I am doing great. Down around 50# which is great considering I didn't have that much to weight to lose. My blood work was wonderful and I have not thrown up but once which was my fault. I feel like I am living again now that I can eat. Last night on Big Medicine (TLC) a friend of mine who had her band put on by Dr. Molina 10 years ago with me had the revision to RNY just like me. It was great to know that I am not the only one and both doctors said they hated to do these revisions. Only difference, I was open and she wasn't. Oh well, I have a pretty scar but with all my tanning at the pool with my bikini, you can hardly see it. Yes, I am wearing my Victoria Secret Bikini with pride. Legs have a little extra skin but I have been walking alot more and they are getting firm. Still think I may need a little help up top because the girls have realy deflated and gone South. I have gone from a 40DD to a 36 C. Oh my, oh my! Later friends....

It's been 5 weeks now, down 30 which is great considering I don't have but 80 total to lose. Having trouble getting in all the water. (Working extra hard and forget to drink....need to work on this.) Weekends are best, I drink plenty of water, get plenty of exercise and more than enough protein. Go back to see Dr. Cleveland next Friday, April 27th. He will be pleased with my progress. Hope everyone is doing well, since going back to work last week I don't have much time to get on the computer so I am behind in news.

Here we are...Sunday the day before my surgery. I am doing everything by the book but have now run into a problem.

PRE-OP Clean out-----The Fleet has me throwing my guts up. Can't stop and I am certain not enough is going down to work. I have called Walmart Pharmacy and they are thinking enough went in to do the trick. NOT ME.....I will try to "sip" the second small bottle and see if that works.

I will be taking my laptop with me to the hospital and will try to update accordingly. Pray for me..this is a revision and revisions can be very tricky. Just weighted #214..gosh can't wait to get back under #200 but then again I must remind myself that just 10 years ago I weighed over #300. I WANT TO BE A LOSER!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!

Beth

Today is Saturday, March 10th...two days until the surgery. I am eager to get this show on the road. I have been thinking of all the wonderful things I am going to do when I am able. But, #1 on my list is being able to sleep without the acid reflux!!! 

I will post again from the hospital with my laptop. (unless my 14 year old hides it from me)

Beth