Connie B.
March 29th 2007
Mar 29, 2007
I'm BANDED! YEAHHHH!!!! Surgery went ok. My liver was pretty large and they ALMOST backed out but thankfully the Dr didn't! I had a couple episodes of vomiting after surgery but so far nothing since then. It was probably due to the anesthesia ..at least I hope so! My surgery was at 8am and was released at 3:30pm the same day. The ride home was a bit rough...I live about an hour and 45min away from the hospital where the surgery was but since I was pretty drugged up it wasn't too bad. Today I am sore and moving slow. I am taking the pain meds and sipping my water. I get up to walk frequently also. So...all in all I am doing ok! I am up about 5lbs from surgery but I'm sure its from fluids. Here are my stats so far..
Orientation : 374
Surgery : 324
Goal : 170ish
Orientation : 374
Surgery : 324
Goal : 170ish
March 27th 2007
Mar 27, 2007
So...its the night before surgery. I took my before pics (posted under photos) and I took my measurements. I sure hope its the last time I ever see these numbers! I am scared but ready to do this and get this over with. I just hope things go well tomorrow and no complications. I will post an update when I can!
March 20th 2007
Mar 20, 2007
So I have some goals that I want to list...
1. Ride a roller coaster with my son and FIT in the seat.
2. Fit comfortably in a booth.
3. Go to the mall and shop in a regular store.
4. Look cute in clothes that I buy...not buy just whats comfortable.
5. Not worry what chair I sit in for fear it will break.
6. Run after my son without being completely exhausted.
7. Look good in a bathing suit.
8. Want my son to grow up not embarassed of having a fat mom.
9. To have my next pregnancy without the complications of weight.
10. Not to be stared at because of my weight.
11. Not to hear the comments of my weight.
12. To fit comfortably in the seat of an airplane.
13. To live to see my son marry and have children.
I am sure I will add more as I think of it but thats just a short list for now. I am so ready to do this!
1. Ride a roller coaster with my son and FIT in the seat.
2. Fit comfortably in a booth.
3. Go to the mall and shop in a regular store.
4. Look cute in clothes that I buy...not buy just whats comfortable.
5. Not worry what chair I sit in for fear it will break.
6. Run after my son without being completely exhausted.
7. Look good in a bathing suit.
8. Want my son to grow up not embarassed of having a fat mom.
9. To have my next pregnancy without the complications of weight.
10. Not to be stared at because of my weight.
11. Not to hear the comments of my weight.
12. To fit comfortably in the seat of an airplane.
13. To live to see my son marry and have children.
I am sure I will add more as I think of it but thats just a short list for now. I am so ready to do this!
March 2007
Mar 05, 2007
Well...I have a date! Its on March 28th! I am pretty excited yet it hasn't really hit me yet. I have a bunch of appts that I need to go to so that will keep me busy. I have a lot to plan too! Having a 2yr old is going to complicate things but I think it will be ok. Thankfully my MIL is going to help out. I am now 48lbs down since orientation! Watch out loser bench...here I come!
Feb 2007
Feb 27, 2007
Wow...so its been a LONG time since I have posted on here. A few things have happened! I am at goal...well I am below goal. I also had my IVC filter put in yesterday. I saw Dr. Im last friday and he put the request in and yesterday I get a call (Mon the 26th) around 10:45 am asking if I can be at the hospital by 1:15! Of course I said yes and freaked out...not much time to prepare! Thankfully everything went smoothly and I was home around 5pm resting. It wasn't the most fun thing to have done (they went through my groin and I was awake) but I made it through just fine. Now everything is pretty much a go! I see the Case Manager next Monday (March 5th) and I SHOULD FINALLY get a date! I hope to get somewhere in the next couple weeks. I have a trip planned to Vegas and I really want to go!
Nov. 2006
Nov 09, 2006
Yeah..I am pissed at myself. I am up 5 freakin pounds from my last weigh in at Richmond. WTH is wrong with me? What am I doing? I can't get out of my funk! I have been under so much stress too. I hate to blame the gain on that...I shouldn't...but its true! Anyways, I joined WW again to see if I can get back on the ball. I sooo hope to go in Dec and weigh much less than I did this time. Its so frustrating! Good news is that I have lost inches around my chest, legs and arms! Back to the gym I go!
I met up with some local Lap Banders and I have to say they really helped me with some of my fears. They were very encouraging and helped with all my questions. It was great! I look forward to meeting up with them again!
I met up with some local Lap Banders and I have to say they really helped me with some of my fears. They were very encouraging and helped with all my questions. It was great! I look forward to meeting up with them again!
Sept. 2006
Nov 09, 2006
So I went for my Psych and weigh in appointment today. I suck..I didn't gain...didn't lose. I am at a complete standstill with losing this weight. I've been going to the gym almost 5 days a week for the last couple weeks and its not showing on the scale yet. It better start or I'm gonna cry! Anyways...my psych appt went well. The Dr felt I was ready for surgery but did ask me about my depression issues. I think she was happy to hear that I was on meds to help...and I need to be! Other than that it was fine...no biggie. So...my job is to lose this damn 10% and keep going to the gym. Still on hold til January but I need to lose as much as I can before then. I took my measurements so we will see if that starts to show an improvement!
Aug. 16th 2006
Nov 09, 2006
So I met with my surgeon today! His name is Dr. Im and he is very nice! I feel very comfortable with him and have every bit of faith that he will do whats right for me. After discussing my medical issues and the 2 different types of surgery (bypass or lap banding) he felt that it was best if I have the lap band done. I was a little shocked because I had really been prepared to have the bypass done since thats what most of the surgeons choose! One of the major concerns is my anemia problem. With the bypass its very difficult to absorb any vitamins and especially hard with iron..which is what I need more of. Also with my history of blood clots there is an issue with the bypass there too. While the banding isn't as quick as the bypass the studies are showing that the weight loss in the end is about the same. I will just be losing slower than if I had the bypass. It also means that my recovery will be easier AND with us wanting to have another child I don't have to wait as long before we can try! They can adjust my band when I get pregnant! That was great to hear! So...it was a good meeting! I have some goals to work on...17 more pounds to lose. I've lost 21 so far. He asked me to make an appt with my PCP (I go this friday) to have him run some tests on whats causing my anemia and to also discuss when I can get off the Coumadin for my blood clot.
So I am excited now! Things are rolling along! I just need to stick with it..do some more research and hopefully talk to some people that have had the banding so I know what I'm in for.
So I am excited now! Things are rolling along! I just need to stick with it..do some more research and hopefully talk to some people that have had the banding so I know what I'm in for.
August 2006
Nov 09, 2006
WOW! So I called called down to Richmond the other day to see if I could talk to someone about my concerns with my now blood clot history and I actually got a date for the nutrition class AND to see the surgeon! My nutrition class is on Aug 8th and my surgeon consult with Dr. Im is on Aug 16th. Things are moving along pretty good now! I had some conflicting messages from different Kaiser staff that they may not do the surgery because of the blood clot history. I certianly don't want to continue and jump through all their hoops if they won't even do it. Hopefully Dr. Im will give the ok...I really want to have this done! I've done other diets and at this point I am so big I really need the help. Other than that I think I am doing ok on the weight loss. I've slipped here and there but I am dropping. I've been to the gym but its hard to go often with having Shawn. He goes to the sitter 2 days a week and thats about all I get for now.
July 30th 2006
Nov 09, 2006
So I am down a few more pounds. I have been trying to be so good on the diet. A few times I have cheated and feel terrible but I do my best not to. I joined a gym on Friday and will start going on Tues. when Shawn goes to daycare. I get a personal trainer for 3 sessions so I will meet up with him on Tues and start a regular routine. Believe it or not I am actually looking forward to it. I've done a trial membership before and I liked it. They even have a "women's area" so you don't have to work out with the guys if you don't want to. Hey..I might even try their tanning booths. I've always been so scared to lay in one of those thinking I won't fit. Sad huh! Well..hopefully I will have the confidence to do that soon..would be nice to have a great tan! Hopefully going to the gym will help me lose a little faster and build my stamina. I also need to pull my bike out and dust it off. The weather hasn't been nearly as hot lately and with fall coming it will be even better. I hate summer..maybe next year I will LOVE summer!
