Girlsavage
8 Years Post-Op
Sep 06, 2013
Well it has definitely been a long time since I've been here. My life has been crazy to say the least. My last post was saying my father had died and mom was having heart surgery. Well my mother died on Christmas day last year, but I have also lost a sister to cancer (she was 47), a brother to diabetes (he was 53) and 2 best friends 1 was 37 and the other 45. So I have gained weight in the last 5 years I am up to 157 from 130 and not sure how to get it off again. I have my sweet tooth back and with my arthritis in my back it is impossible to exercise. If anyone has an idea how to get it off before I end up back at 230 let me know. My husband is very supportive of me but I don't like the way I look or feel again and I need my Obesity Help friends support! thanks!
4 Year Anniversary
May 16, 2009
if you are new to this website - welcome! You are in for an exciting time if you are newly post op. If you are trying to figure out if this surgery is for you - explore this site and know there are a lot of us out here and we are here for you no matter what. I made the decision to have this surgery after reading many posts here. The first days after surgery you are wondering what you did to yourself but once you see how quickly the weight comes off and the end result you will be so happy you made the choice.
My weight is pretty stable - I fluctuate 5-10 pounds and yes when I see that scale go up I cringe and think about going back to the old me. Then I increase my water, make sure I'm getting all my protein and vitamins and then the scale goes back down. I forget to take my vitamins most days so that is when I know my weight goes up. Just follow the begining rules and you'll be fine.
5/19/08
May 19, 2008
For those of you reading this - life does really change in great ways when you lose weight. I never thought I was strong enough to divorce my alcoholic ex-husband - when I was heavy I thought I had to stay because nobody would love me for who I was. That all changed when I got my confidence back. People really are cruel to overweight people. Hold your head up high lose tha weight and feel great.
The only problems that I have had in 3 years are: I get dehydrated easily and I have a low B12 level so I have to take shots now. Other than that I'm great - skinny and feeling good. I wear a size 2 in pants and a small shirt - far from where I was. I still think I'm heavy and people are always telling me I'm too skinny but I don't see it that way. I love the way I look and I never thought I would like to shop for clothes but I do.
Take it one day at a time and do what you want with your life you deserve it.
5/18/07
May 18, 2007
3/12/07
Mar 12, 2007
My story Continues
Jan 18, 2007
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Well had my sleep study no apnea but they said I roll alot and asked me why, I told them my hips start to hurt and I get pressure points. Out of the 7.5 hours I was supposed to be sleeping I only slept about 5 hours they said. Don't know if that will help my case or not but thought I would update you. Called Billie at Dr.Hoehns office and she faxed my letter of medical necessity to insurance yesterday so hopefully I will know something on Monday. Keep me in your prayers that I get approved. Will update you when I find out more.
3/8/05
Guess what? I'M APPROVED YIPEE!!!!! Got the call about 2:00 today. Already made appts for Cardiac Clearance, Pulmonary Clearance and chest X-Ray all on 3/28/05, see Dr.Hoehn (surgeon) on 3/25 @1:20. The dietitian should call tomorrow to set up that appt. I hope I can get that on the 28th too so I will just take the day off from work. Then I will still have to go to physical therapy they have Wed. only appts at 4:00 so I am going to try for tomorrow on that, then all that leaves is the Psych eval. and they say we have to have 3 appts with him. That's all I know right now but will keep you posted as my journey unwinds.
3/9/05
Had my PT appt today no big deal they just tell you how to get out of bed and go upstairs and what to expect when they come to see you after surgery. Well here goes my measurements:
Neck 16
L Wrist 7
R Wrist 7.5
L Bicep 14.5
R Bicep 15
Waist 42
Hips 50
Bust 48
L Thigh 29
R Thigh 29.5
L Ankle 10.5
R Ankle 11
Can't wait for these to go down. Dietitian called today but I was at my PT appt so will call tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to have this appt on the 28th when I have Cardio and PFT. Just thought I would share my parents are against me having this surgery. They say they have a bad feeling about it. So I have decided to not tell them till after my surgery is over with. I don't want my siblings to know at all. They have always said that I primp to much and I am the precious little pup (I'm the youngest. I have all the support I need my husband of 18 1/2 years, my oldest son 17 and my best friend in the entire world and of course OH. Will update again soon.
3/10
Well all the appt are set up going to be very busy. 1st Appt for psych eval (actually have to have 3 appts) on 3/25 @11:15 then off to see Dr.Hoehn at 1:20 for 1st consultation. On 3/28 I start out with Dr.Sabapathy 2nd psych appt to take tests at 11:00, then Cardiac clearance at 1:00, then off to have chest x-ray at 2:30 and last but not least to have the pulmonary clearance at 3:00. Then 2 final appts on 3/30 one to see the Dietitian at 1:00 and then off to see Dr.Sabapathy for my 3rd and final appt where he goes over the results of the psych eval to see if I am approved by psych to have surgery. I just hope to have a surgery date soon after that. The waiting is killing me 15 more days till I get to do anything. I was really hoping to have all this done before I saw Dr.Hoehn but it didn't work out that way. Will update soon as I know anything else.
3/24/05
Tomorrow is my 1st appt with the psych doc they make us have 3 with him, I also meet with the surgeon and will have my date. Will post after my appts tomorrow. Finally got my parents behind me after I sat down with them and told them what and how and all the good stuff. I am glad that they will be there for me. Till tomorrow.
3/25/05
Had my 1st appt with psych went good I think. Will see him again on Monday for my 250 true false questions. Saw the surgeon things are going now. And I have a date MAY 16TH @9:30 I'm his second surgery of the day. I can't wait. Dr.Hoehn said I didn't have to do the pulmonary appt YIPEE one less thing to do and no glucose tolerance test either. Monday I have 2nd psych appt to take tests at 11:00, then Cardiac clearance at 1:00, then off to have chest x-ray at 2:30. Have to have blood work drawn on 5/2 and see surgeon again 5/9. Tick tock come on clock. Will update when I know more.
3/28/05
Had my 2nd appt with psych today and took the 250 question test, will hopefully know on Wed. when I go back for the final appt if I am cleared by him or not. Also had my stress test, EKG and chest X-ray, cardiologist said I passed with flying colors (after they nearly killed me on the treadmill, not really but it felt like it). Have to see the nutrionist Wed and Psych then done till 5/2 for pre-op blood work. Will post more when I know more.
3/30/05
Well had my nutrition appt today and met with the psych to see if I passed the psych eval. I learned alot from the dietitian and got more info on what vitamins and stuff I need after surgery. I am officially not crazy, passed psych eval with flying colors. Dr.Sabapathy wants me to keep a food log and see him one last time on April 22nd but he is sending my approval for surgery to Dr.Hoehn by Friday. Now I can relax till I go back to see Dr.S on the 22nd then nothing else to do till blood work on 5/2 final surgeon appt on 5/9 and surgery on 5/16. The hospital will call me and make a pre-op anesthesia appt before surgery. Nothing else new and exciting. Till next time.
Nothing new and exciting just been reading all the profiles and counting down days till my new life begins. Been keeping my food log for Dr.Sabapathy, really trying hard to eat the right things. Still struggling with my pasta and potatoes. Haven't had soda for almost a month, still struggle to give up my 1 cup of coffee on Saturday and Sundays, during the week I just drink crystal light while getting ready for work but weekends are hard since I am home and not rushing out the door. Well thats it for now just wanted to post something so you all know I'm still here.
4/22/05
Saw Dr.Sabapathy today to let him look at my food journals. He told me he was impressed with my planning and change of food habits. I don't have to go back to him till 10 days after surgery. I am counting down the days now 23 days and a wake up.
Till next time!
5/3/05
Did lab work yesterday. All is okay except my cholesterol is 207 (under 200 is what they want) and my Trigs were 189 (under 150). I have been counting down the days 12 days and a wake up and I will be on the loosing side, I can't wait. Will update after I see Dr.Hoehn on the 9th, surgery is on the 16th.
5/9/05
Had my final pre-op visit with Dr.Hoehn today. One week from today I will be a looooooser! I actually lost 4 pounds and wasn't even trying. Got the green light and passed the test with flying colors. Still haven't heard from the pre-op clinic so I have to call tomorrow to see what is going on with that. I just hope they get me scheduled soon. I am starting to get nervous, I know everything will be okay but...Work is stressful more now than ever I am just trying to stay focused on my new birth. I will post again soon.
5/11/05
Nothing really new made my pre-op clinic/anesthesia appt for Friday at 2:00. I am on the one hand count down 5 days and a wake up and I will be a looser. Work is still stressful but only a few days left and I will be out of here for a few weeks. TTFN
5/15/05
Well it's the day before surgery and I am doing good. Drank that god awful bowel prep stuff YUCKO. I almost lost it a couple of times, man that stuff is gross. I don't know who would voluntarily drink that stuff. I am excited about tomorrow but still kind of scared in the back of my mind. My friend Lisa from work has her surgery tomorrow too she is first then me. I know we will see each other in the hall walking. Well just wanted to write a bit. Next time I write I will be a loser. Take care for now!
5/18/05
Got home from the hospital last night. Still a bit sore, the hardest part so far is finding a comfy way to sleep. I tried the recliner, the bed and the couch, none were too fun so I didn't get much sleep. I'm a loser now and glad that I am. I wondered yesterday what I did to myself as so may do but only for a minute. The hospital stay was good. I had great nurses and assistants. I was pretty cohearant most of the time.
I arrived at the hospital at 8:00am and they took me back to holding in about 5 minutes. Got everything rolling there, Dr.Hoehn was runnin early so they took me back around 9:00, the next thing I remember is recovery. Didn't hurt to much but was very nauseated. They gave me stuff for pain and then took me to my room, where my family was wating. They chit chated for a bit and then I told them to leave and come back later so I could rest. My husband came back around 6:00 and stayed with me for a few hours. Nothing really exciting. I got up to walk around 9:00pm and again around 3:15am. All was good, it however, was the longest night of my life. They were waking me up every hour on the hour for something. I was ready to go home by the time Dr.Hoehn came to see me at 9:00am. I got to leave around 5:30pm and have been doing great ever since. I just hope to find a comfortable position to sleep in so I can take a nap soon. I took a walk around the block already this morning. Will update again soon.
5/24/05
Well I am doing good. I have been trying to get all my water in but not having much success with it yet. I am getting in my walking but it really tires me out. I tried refried beans today and they seem to do okay. My egg however, made my pouch hurt the entire night. I also tried cottage cheese which my pouch didn't like either. So far the only food I can tolerate is refried beans, tuna and string cheese. I know this will get better in time. I will be glad to get my staples out Thursday and see how much weight I have oficially lost. By my scale I have lost 16 pounds so far. I am shooting for 20 before I see Dr.Hoehn. Will update after my appts on Thursday. I have to see Dr.Sabapathy too. TTFN
5/30/05
I am now 2 weeks post-op and stuck at only 15 pounds lost but I am not upset. Dr.Hoehn and Dr.Sabapathy said this would happen so I am okay with it. I made it through the memorial weekend and I only had chicken and a few beans to eat today. Everyone else was eating hamburgers and lots of chips and other stuff. I couldn't even eat a whole chicken leg. Even though I haven't lost anymore weight yet I have lost a total of 22".
I took my measurements and here they are:
3/9/05 5/25/05
Neck 16 13 (-3)
L Wrist 7 7 (0)
R Wrist 7.5 7 (-.5)
L Bicep 14.5 13.5(-1)
R Bicep 15 14 (-1)
Waist 42 39.5(-2.5)
Hips 50 48 (-2)
Bust 48 45 (-3)
L Thigh 29 25 (-4)
R Thigh 29.5 26 (-3.5)
L Ankle 10.5 10 (-.5)
R Ankle 11 10 (0)
6/7/05
Well I am now 3 weeks post-op and feeling good except being so very tired. I have to take a nap during the day or I won't be able to make it. I go back to work next Monday and don't think I will be able to work 8 hours. I have finally lost more weight a total of 24 lbs, 4 pe-op and 20 post-op and a total of 26" too. I am still not able to drink the nasty protein drinks but have bought protein bars they help to get more protein in. I can't wait til next week to add vegies and fruits. I can tell you that I am sick of chicken and turkey. I will have to find more options to take for lunch next week. I don't go back to see Dr.Hoehn till July 6th. I can tell you that my head is still telling me I want more to eat but my stomach is full. I haven't dumped or thrown up yet but have felt like I got stabbed in the chest once when I ate to much. I will update more later.
6/15/05
Well I went back to work Monday and I have to say I am still very tired after only a few hours there. I have been working about 6 hours a day. I think I am getting a bit stressed too which I know doesn't help how I feel. Other than that I am now in Onederland which makes me happy. I know I didn't have that much to lose to get there but I did it. I am still have trouble getting in my protein but I am trying harder each day. I am trying to find more interesting recipes for chicken so I can tolerate eating it everyday. Can you say board with my choices. Haven't tried red meat as my doc says not till 5 months out. I am dying for a steak though. Anyway nothing else more to update will be back when there is something new.
6/27/05
6 weeks post-op today and I think I have a stricture. Went to the ER Friday as I had a very tiny piece of meat stuck and had been vomiting for 3 hours. Not a nice thing to go through. After sitting in the waiting room for 2 hours I tried to take a sip of water and boy howdie did I regret that. All of the sudden I had the worst pain in my chest and couldn't breath. My parents said I changed 3 different colors while the male nurse tried to get me to breath. Finally after beating on my back I thres-up a ton of liquid and 3 tiny pieces of meat. I felt much better after that. I had noticed the night before that I got full on only 2 bites of food and then got sick on the 3rd bite. Needless to say the ER doc called Dr.Hoehns office and they said to stay on liquids and call today to get set up for an EGD with Dr.Rick. I haven't heard from the GI office yet but if they don't call tomorrow morning I will call them. Other than this minor set back I have been doing good. Wish I was a faster loser but I'm not. I have lost 31 pounds to date and 29.5 inches. All in all not bad but we always wish for more. TTFN
6/30/05
Well my scope is set for Tuesday and I sure hope they fix whatever is wrong in there. I haven't been able to eat much of anything in almost a week. Everything that goes in hurts and then comes back up. I have been eating mushy food mostly. Not getting all my fluids or protein in either so my weight loss is disappointing to say the least. I have only lost 33 pounds and I am 6-1/2 weeks out. Dr. Sabapathy said I would lose slow since I didn't have that much to lose but this is rediculous. I can only hope to find more variety of foods this weekend that will stay down other than mushy foods. I see Dr.Hoehn next week on Wednesday so maybe I will have lost at least another 5-10 pounds by then. I have set a goal of at least 50 pounds lost when I go to Ft. Leonard Wood to see my son graduate from basic training on August 12th that's only 17 pounds in 6 weeks. I am really hoping to lose alot more than that but I am trying to not get my hopes up. I will see my in-laws at the same time and they haven't seen me in 2 years (they don't know I had WLS). My father-in-law is a mean person who is always calling me fat so to be thinner would be good. I will update again next week after I see Dr.Hoehn and have my scope too. TTFN
7/5/05
Well went to see Dr. Rick today and as suspected I had a stricture. I just hope to not have another one. I am glad to be able to eat more now and wish I would have had the procedure a week ago when I first noticed problems. I see Dr.Hoehn tomorrow afternoon. I am going to ask what kind of exercise I can do besides walking. I need to get my weight loss number up more. I am down 36 pounds now. I knew it would be slow but this is rediculous I am 7 weeks out and want more loss. Will update after I see Dr.Hoehn tomorrow. TTFN
7/10/05
I feel much better since I had my scope and Dr.Rick fixed my stricture. Although I tried Chinese food the other night and it came right back up. That is the second time I tried to eat chinese so I guess that will be on my can't eat it list at least for awhile longer. Weight is coming off really slow but I think it's because I hadn't found a protein drink I liked so wasn't getting all my protein in. I am now drinking a great protein drink called Muscle Milk (get it at GNC) thanks to Bryan Bieri for suggesting it to me. Now maybe my weight loss will go a bit quicker. On that note I have lost 35-1/2 inches and people are really noticing and making comments. I feel so much better about myself and I haven't felt that in a very long time. Saw Dr. Hoehn on the 6th and he said I looked good and was happy with my loss, he said I will be a knock out by December when me and hubby go on our first cruise. TTFN
7/31/05
Well I know I have another stricture for sure. Had a couple bites of a turkey dog yesterday and they got stuck and I was vomitting for 9 hours. I sat at Shawnee Mission ER for 3 of those hours. They finally gave me some meds to make me relax and stuff to make me vomit more and the thing finally popped out. I have a scope scheduled with Dr. Rick on Tuesday thank god for that. Other than that I have been doing well. Losing weight slowly but surely and not only am I down 47 pounds but I am also down 41 inches. I tried on my one and only pair of 14's on Friday and they fit so I did the happy dance all day long. I hope to lose 3 more pounds before my son graduates basic training on August 11th. Will let you know how it all goes. My 20th high school reunion is next weekend so I am feeling much better about the way I look now. In high school I was a twig so maybe it won't be so bad weighing in at 177. Will update more later! TTFN
8/8/05
Well I lost another pound so that make 48 total. I know that if I can up my water and protein intake I will kick start the loss again. I had my scope and Dr.Rick said I was closed about 30-40%. My stomach must be mad still because I can't eat much and when I do eat my tummy gets upset. My 20 year high school reunion went okay. I wasn't the heaviest person there but there were many in my class that are still the barbie doll type (enough said). I am getting really excited we drive to Ft.Leonardwood Wednesday morning for my 18 years olds Basic Training Graduation. I haven't lost the 50 pounds I was wanting to lose before I see him but I look pretty darn good so I am happy. My mom has already told me I am too skinny but I'm not skinny yet. My in-laws haven't seen me in 2 years I just hope my father-in-law doesn't call me fat like he usually does. They don't know I had WLS and I don't plan on telling them either. I just hope to be able to eat enough to get away with them not noticing. Will update more later! TTFN
8/17/05
Well I made it to my sons Basic Training graduation last week and met my 50 pounds lost goal. My son was shocked to see me so skinny as he said. I also managed to keep my secret from my in-laws except for my sister in-law she caught on and asked me so I told her. I have come to the conclusion though that meat is going to be a real problem for me. I don't care how small I cut it and how much I chew it, somehow it still seems to get stuck. My weight has slowed down and stalled a bit so I guess I better get on the exercise again. I am just so tired all the time. I know that I am not getting in all my protein or my water so I will work harder on that too. Nothing else new so I will update again when there is something new. TTFN
9/18/05
I know I am bad about updating but there hasn't been anything new to report. My weight loss has been stuck for about 3 weeks. I have been loosing the same 2 pounds back and fourth. Finally down a couple. I have lost 57 pounds and 54 inches to date. I bought a new pair of jeans since all mine were falling off. I actually got a size 10 but could have got an 8 but it was a bit tight. I am looking forward to loosing the rest of my weight. Both my mom and dad said I am too skinny already but I told them they can't tell me that till I am down to at least 140. I hope to get to my goal of 130 soon so that I can start buying clothes for our cruise in December. I will update again when there is more news. TTFN
9/25/05
Not much new just updating weight change. Still loosing really slow but maybe that will change when my gazelle gets here and I can kick up the exercise. Still having trouble eating meat, it just doesn't taste good to me. I never thought my taste buds would change after this surgery but they have. Getting more excited everyday about our cruise in early December. I don't have any clothes that fit but hey maybe I can buy an all new wardrobe in
9/26/05
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10/11/05
Well my weight loss is very very slow but I know the problem is not getting in my protein or water bad me. There just isn't enough hours in the day. I work in a Lab and can't drink except for lunch and my breaks if I get them. I am trying harder to accomplish this but haven't managed it yet. My hair is falling out by the hand fulls and I hope to not be bald by the time I go on my cruise in December. I see Dr.Hoehn Nov. 2nd and hope to have at least met his goal to be at 150. We shall see. TTFN
10/28/05
Weight loss is really really slow but I know I will get to my goal eventually. Work is stressing me out so bad I can't seem to function well at all. I am not eating like I need to because when I do eat my stomach just turns and I feel sick and nauseated. It's funny how stress makes our bodies react. Hair is still falling out but that to will end. Only 37 more days till my cruise and I am excited about that. Got my new swimsuit and it is a nice takini (never thought I would wear a 2 piece ever) it does cover the stomach but still. I got a size 10 which is nice. I am wearing size 8 in my jeans and a medium 8/10 top. I am looking good if I do say so myself. Many people at work comment about how good and skinny I look but I still see my flaws. I really need to have liposuction on my thighs and tummy and then I might feel better. Had my blood work done for my 6 month appt next Wed. and it all looked good so that is one worry off my mind. I will write again more after my appt next week. Take care all!
11/3/05
Had my 6 month check up yesterday (I'm only 5.5 months out) Billie told me everything looked good and that I was ahead of schedule on my weight loss. Down to 156 and have a loss of over 70". Still not getting all my protein in and don't think I ever will but Billie reminded me that I eat more protein than I think I do if I paid attention to everything I eat it all adds up. I bought some new clothes for my cruise 12/4/05 and had a few WOW moments, I can wear a size 8 in most pants and in some I could probably go to a 6/7. I hate spending money on clothes that I will only wear a short time but I have to wear clothes on the cruise. I am going to go to the thrift stores this weekend to try and find some summer clothes since I know that I won't be able to wear them again next summer, would rather buy used than new and know I won't ever wear them again and I can save that money and spend it on cool stuff on the cruise. I asked Billie about alcohol because I know I will want to have at least 1 fufu drink and she said just take it slow and watch out for the sugary stuff. Will update again soon. TTFN
11/21/05
Well I am down to 152 but losing very slowly. My hair is still falling out by the handfulls but I can live with it. I had to take my new size 8 dress pants for my cruise to the
12/19/05
Well I went on my first ever cruise with my new skinny body and had a great time. I felt like I ate all the time. I ate mostly fruit and oatmeal for breakfast. Lunch I usually had a nice soup and some lunch meat. Dinner we had lots of food including desert. I even had a piece of cheesecake and it was so yummy. I had to splurge a bit and indulge. I came home after 7 wonderful days and didn't gain a single ounce. I didn't lose either but no gain. Since being home for a week I have lost 4 more pounds. I seem to be stuck and still have about 12 more pounds that I want to lose. Nothing else exciting except I am moving to a new job on the 8th of January so no more stress over little miss princess not doing her job YIPEE. Still not getting in enough protein but am working harder each day to achieve my goal. I am glad that the cruise was good and that I could still eat almost like a normal person only alot smaller portions. TTFN
1/7/06
Well I am sorry about not updating more often but life is just been busy. I start a new job Monday so maybe my stress level will come down now that I won't be dealing with little miss princess that never did her job. I am doing pretty good but the weight is coming off so slow now. I want to lose 10 more pounds but I am beginning to think it is impossible. I am lactose intolerant now and am really not getting in my protein. My hair is still falling out by the handfuls and I am upset about that. I guess I am going to have to try silk or soy milk so I can at least get some of my protein drinks in. Went shopping yesterday and had a WOW moment I can fit into a size 6 jeans now which is wonderful. Everyone at work is calling me skinny and my parents are telling me to stop losing weight now because I am to thin. I just have a goal I want to get to and I am still going to keep trying to lose this last 10 pounds. I will try to update more frequently TTFN.
1/16/05
Well I am in my new job and at least some of the stress in my life is gone. Saturday was a bad day my biological dad died 3 years ago Saturday he died of metastatic kidney cancer and now I am finding out something is wrong with my step dad (I call him dad he married my mom when I was 5 so he is my dad) anyway something is wrong they aren't sure if it's his gallbladder or not. They did an ultrasound and it showed what they thins is stones in the gallbladder but there was also something on his kidney and liver so I am stressing out over that so I am not eating like I need to. I am realizing that I am not getting in my daily water or protein so I am not losing like I want to. I hope to get back on track soon. Dad has exploritory surgery on the 30th so life will be very stressful till then. TTFN
1/28/06
Well my new job is going great so my stress level is better at work. Still not sure what is going on with my dad they are running more tests. I just hope everything works out with this. I made cube steak for dinner the other night and actually ate about 4 oz of meat with some fresh green beans too. It was so good and I managed to eat everything on my plate for the first time in a long time. I am still working on getting my protein in and my water. Since I have a better job now I can actually get my 64 oz in each day. My weight loss is still very slow but I am getting to my goal weight slowly but surely. I made Dr.Hohens goal of 150 already. People at work are telling me I am too skinny and I need to stop losing weight before I melt away. I just smile and say I am almost there. I finally have a normal BMI as of today, but I still want to lose 6 more pounds. I will make it and I know I can do it. Will update more later TTFN.
2/16/06
Well I am loving my new job and my stress had gone away almost totally. My dad is doing better they never took his gallbladder out but are treating his autoimmune-hepatitis that was causing all his liver problems. They will take the gallbladder out once they get the other under control. Not losing much weight anymore but maintaining and still losing inches. I am now wearing a size 6 in jeans and looking pretty darn good if I do say so myself. There are many people at home and work that are telling me I am too skinny and to stop losing weight. I can't wait for summer so I can wear shorts and tanks and feel good about it. I went to the last seminar for Dr.Hoehn because my girlfriend wants to have surgery. When Nola and Dr.Hoehn saw me they spoke but really wasn't sure who I was till they asked me to get up at the end of the seminar with all those who have had surgery and when I said who I was the look on both their faces was priceless. They just couldn't believe it. That made me feel so good. I will update more later! TTFN
3/7/06
Well I went to my primary doc for my regular 4 month visit yesterday. Been really tired the last few months and having dizzy spells. My blood pressure was 80/60 yesterday and he told me I was very dehydrated. So I went back today and they ran 3 bags of fluid through me after sticking me 6 times they finally managed to keep the vein from blowing out and getting the fulid in. I feel a bit better now. I am only 3 pounds away from my goal of 135 and got new jeans over the weekend in a drum roll please size 4. I can't believe it. I could probably get a smaller size if my tummy was flat. I really need to have a TT and a breast lift/enhancement. I seem to have lost most of them now. I know we can't have everything so I will just be happy with my smaller self and worry about those things later when I have the money to take care of them. I will update more later!
3/26/06
I finally made goal and am feeling really good about it. Just wanted to say hello to all and let you know I made my weight goal and can even wear a size 2 in almost all pants some are 4's. Take care and I will update again soon.
Well it has been an entire year since my surgery and I feel great. People call me skinny all the time. Now if I could just have a tummy tuck and my inner thighs done I would look great in shorts and a swimming suit. I can't believe how far I have come in this journey. I can eat most things still no milk but I can live with that since I am healthy. Take care and I will try to update more often.
4/13/05
Nothing new and exciting just been reading all the profiles and counting down days till my new life begins. Been keeping my food log for Dr.Sabapathy, really trying hard to eat the right things. Still struggling with my pasta and potatoes. Haven't had soda for almost a month, still struggle to give up my 1 cup of coffee on Saturday and Sundays, during the week I just drink crystal light while getting ready for work but weekends are hard since I am home and not rushing out the door. Well thats it for now just wanted to post something so you all know I'm still here.
4/22/05
Saw Dr.Sabapathy today to let him look at my food journals. He told me he was impressed with my planning and change of food habits. I don't have to go back to him till 10 days after surgery. I am counting down the days now 23 days and a wake up.
Till next time!
Did lab work yesterday. All is okay except my cholesterol is 207 (under 200 is what they want) and my Trigs were 189 (under 150). I have been counting down the days 12 days and a wake up and I will be on the loosing side, I can't wait. Will update after I see Dr.Hoehn on the 9th, surgery is on the 16th.
5/9/05
Had my final pre-op visit with Dr.Hoehn today. One week from today I will be a looooooser! I actually lost 4 pounds and wasn't even trying. Got the green light and passed the test with flying colors. Still haven't heard from the pre-op clinic so I have to call tomorrow to see what is going on with that. I just hope they get me scheduled soon. I am starting to get nervous, I know everything will be okay but...Work is stressful more now than ever I am just trying to stay focused on my new birth. I will post again soon.
5/11/05
Nothing really new made my pre-op clinic/anesthesia appt for Friday at 2:00. I am on the one hand count down 5 days and a wake up and I will be a looser. Work is still stressful but only a few days left and I will be out of here for a few weeks. TTFN
5/15/05
Well it's the day before surgery and I am doing good. Drank that god awful bowel prep stuff YUCKO. I almost lost it a couple of times, man that stuff is gross. I don't know who would voluntarily drink that stuff. I am excited about tomorrow but still kind of scared in the back of my mind. My friend Lisa from work has her surgery tomorrow too she is first then me. I know we will see each other in the hall walking. Well just wanted to write a bit. Next time I write I will be a loser. Take care for now!
5/18/05
Got home from the hospital last night. Still a bit sore, the hardest part so far is finding a comfy way to sleep. I tried the recliner, the bed and the couch, none were too fun so I didn't get much sleep. I'm a loser now and glad that I am. I wondered yesterday what I did to myself as so may do but only for a minute. The hospital stay was good. I had great nurses and assistants. I was pretty cohearant most of the time.
I arrived at the hospital at 8:00am and they took me back to holding in about 5 minutes. Got everything rolling there, Dr.Hoehn was runnin early so they took me back around 9:00, the next thing I remember is recovery. Didn't hurt to much but was very nauseated. They gave me stuff for pain and then took me to my room, where my family was wating. They chit chated for a bit and then I told them to leave and come back later so I could rest. My husband came back around 6:00 and stayed with me for a few hours. Nothing really exciting. I got up to walk around 9:00pm and again around 3:15am. All was good, it however, was the longest night of my life. They were waking me up every hour on the hour for something. I was ready to go home by the time Dr.Hoehn came to see me at 9:00am. I got to leave around 5:30pm and have been doing great ever since. I just hope to find a comfortable position to sleep in so I can take a nap soon. I took a walk around the block already this morning. Will update again soon.
5/24/05
Well I am doing good. I have been trying to get all my water in but not having much success with it yet. I am getting in my walking but it really tires me out. I tried refried beans today and they seem to do okay. My egg however, made my pouch hurt the entire night. I also tried cottage cheese which my pouch didn't like either. So far the only food I can tolerate is refried beans, tuna and string cheese. I know this will get better in time. I will be glad to get my staples out Thursday and see how much weight I have oficially lost. By my scale I have lost 16 pounds so far. I am shooting for 20 before I see Dr.Hoehn. Will update after my appts on Thursday. I have to see Dr.Sabapathy too. TTFN
5/30/05
I am now 2 weeks post-op and stuck at only 15 pounds lost but I am not upset. Dr.Hoehn and Dr.Sabapathy said this would happen so I am okay with it. I made it through the memorial weekend and I only had chicken and a few beans to eat today. Everyone else was eating hamburgers and lots of chips and other stuff. I couldn't even eat a whole chicken leg. Even though I haven't lost anymore weight yet I have lost a total of 22".
I took my measurements and here they are:
3/9/05 5/25/05
Neck 16 13 (-3)
L Wrist 7 7 (0)
R Wrist 7.5 7 (-.5)
L Bicep 14.5 13.5(-1)
R Bicep 15 14 (-1)
Waist 42 39.5(-2.5)
Hips 50 48 (-2)
Bust 48 45 (-3)
L Thigh 29 25 (-4)
R Thigh 29.5 26 (-3.5)
L Ankle 10.5 10 (-.5)
R Ankle 11 10 (0)
6/7/05
Well I am now 3 weeks post-op and feeling good except being so very tired. I have to take a nap during the day or I won't be able to make it. I go back to work next Monday and don't think I will be able to work 8 hours. I have finally lost more weight a total of 24 lbs, 4 pe-op and 20 post-op and a total of 26" too. I am still not able to drink the nasty protein drinks but have bought protein bars they help to get more protein in. I can't wait til next week to add vegies and fruits. I can tell you that I am sick of chicken and turkey. I will have to find more options to take for lunch next week. I don't go back to see Dr.Hoehn till July 6th. I can tell you that my head is still telling me I want more to eat but my stomach is full. I haven't dumped or thrown up yet but have felt like I got stabbed in the chest once when I ate to much. I will update more later.
6/15/05
Well I went back to work Monday and I have to say I am still very tired after only a few hours there. I have been working about 6 hours a day. I think I am getting a bit stressed too which I know doesn't help how I feel. Other than that I am now in Onederland which makes me happy. I know I didn't have that much to lose to get there but I did it. I am still have trouble getting in my protein but I am trying harder each day. I am trying to find more interesting recipes for chicken so I can tolerate eating it everyday. Can you say board with my choices. Haven't tried red meat as my doc says not till 5 months out. I am dying for a steak though. Anyway nothing else more to update will be back when there is something new.
6/27/05
6 weeks post-op today and I think I have a stricture. Went to the ER Friday as I had a very tiny piece of meat stuck and had been vomiting for 3 hours. Not a nice thing to go through. After sitting in the waiting room for 2 hours I tried to take a sip of water and boy howdie did I regret that. All of the sudden I had the worst pain in my chest and couldn't breath. My parents said I changed 3 different colors while the male nurse tried to get me to breath. Finally after beating on my back I thres-up a ton of liquid and 3 tiny pieces of meat. I felt much better after that. I had noticed the night before that I got full on only 2 bites of food and then got sick on the 3rd bite. Needless to say the ER doc called Dr.Hoehns office and they said to stay on liquids and call today to get set up for an EGD with Dr.Rick. I haven't heard from the GI office yet but if they don't call tomorrow morning I will call them. Other than this minor set back I have been doing good. Wish I was a faster loser but I'm not. I have lost 31 pounds to date and 29.5 inches. All in all not bad but we always wish for more. TTFN
6/30/05
Well my scope is set for Tuesday and I sure hope they fix whatever is wrong in there. I haven't been able to eat much of anything in almost a week. Everything that goes in hurts and then comes back up. I have been eating mushy food mostly. Not getting all my fluids or protein in either so my weight loss is disappointing to say the least. I have only lost 33 pounds and I am 6-1/2 weeks out. Dr. Sabapathy said I would lose slow since I didn't have that much to lose but this is rediculous. I can only hope to find more variety of foods this weekend that will stay down other than mushy foods. I see Dr.Hoehn next week on Wednesday so maybe I will have lost at least another 5-10 pounds by then. I have set a goal of at least 50 pounds lost when I go to Ft. Leonard Wood to see my son graduate from basic training on August 12th that's only 17 pounds in 6 weeks. I am really hoping to lose alot more than that but I am trying to not get my hopes up. I will see my in-laws at the same time and they haven't seen me in 2 years (they don't know I had WLS). My father-in-law is a mean person who is always calling me fat so to be thinner would be good. I will update again next week after I see Dr.Hoehn and have my scope too. TTFN
Well went to see Dr. Rick today and as suspected I had a stricture. I just hope to not have another one. I am glad to be able to eat more now and wish I would have had the procedure a week ago when I first noticed problems. I see Dr.Hoehn tomorrow afternoon. I am going to ask what kind of exercise I can do besides walking. I need to get my weight loss number up more. I am down 36 pounds now. I knew it would be slow but this is rediculous I am 7 weeks out and want more loss. Will update after I see Dr.Hoehn tomorrow. TTFN
7/10/05
I feel much better since I had my scope and Dr.Rick fixed my stricture. Although I tried Chinese food the other night and it came right back up. That is the second time I tried to eat chinese so I guess that will be on my can't eat it list at least for awhile longer. Weight is coming off really slow but I think it's because I hadn't found a protein drink I liked so wasn't getting all my protein in. I am now drinking a great protein drink called Muscle Milk (get it at GNC) thanks to Bryan Bieri for suggesting it to me. Now maybe my weight loss will go a bit quicker. On that note I have lost 35-1/2 inches and people are really noticing and making comments. I feel so much better about myself and I haven't felt that in a very long time. Saw Dr. Hoehn on the 6th and he said I looked good and was happy with my loss, he said I will be a knock out by December when me and hubby go on our first cruise. TTFN
7/31/05
Well I know I have another stricture for sure. Had a couple bites of a turkey dog yesterday and they got stuck and I was vomitting for 9 hours. I sat at Shawnee Mission ER for 3 of those hours. They finally gave me some meds to make me relax and stuff to make me vomit more and the thing finally popped out. I have a scope scheduled with Dr. Rick on Tuesday thank god for that. Other than that I have been doing well. Losing weight slowly but surely and not only am I down 47 pounds but I am also down 41 inches. I tried on my one and only pair of 14's on Friday and they fit so I did the happy dance all day long. I hope to lose 3 more pounds before my son graduates basic training on August 11th. Will let you know how it all goes. My 20th high school reunion is next weekend so I am feeling much better about the way I look now. In high school I was a twig so maybe it won't be so bad weighing in at 177. Will update more later! TTFN
Well I lost another pound so that make 48 total. I know that if I can up my water and protein intake I will kick start the loss again. I had my scope and Dr.Rick said I was closed about 30-40%. My stomach must be mad still because I can't eat much and when I do eat my tummy gets upset. My 20 year high school reunion went okay. I wasn't the heaviest person there but there were many in my class that are still the barbie doll type (enough said). I am getting really excited we drive to Ft.Leonardwood Wednesday morning for my 18 years olds Basic Training Graduation. I haven't lost the 50 pounds I was wanting to lose before I see him but I look pretty darn good so I am happy. My mom has already told me I am too skinny but I'm not skinny yet. My in-laws haven't seen me in 2 years I just hope my father-in-law doesn't call me fat like he usually does. They don't know I had WLS and I don't plan on telling them either. I just hope to be able to eat enough to get away with them not noticing. Will update more later! TTFN
8/17/05
Well I made it to my sons Basic Training graduation last week and met my 50 pounds lost goal. My son was shocked to see me so skinny as he said. I also managed to keep my secret from my in-laws except for my sister in-law she caught on and asked me so I told her. I have come to the conclusion though that meat is going to be a real problem for me. I don't care how small I cut it and how much I chew it, somehow it still seems to get stuck. My weight has slowed down and stalled a bit so I guess I better get on the exercise again. I am just so tired all the time. I know that I am not getting in all my protein or my water so I will work harder on that too. Nothing else new so I will update again when there is something new. TTFN
9/18/05
I know I am bad about updating but there hasn't been anything new to report. My weight loss has been stuck for about 3 weeks. I have been loosing the same 2 pounds back and fourth. Finally down a couple. I have lost 57 pounds and 54 inches to date. I bought a new pair of jeans since all mine were falling off. I actually got a size 10 but could have got an 8 but it was a bit tight. I am looking forward to loosing the rest of my weight. Both my mom and dad said I am too skinny already but I told them they can't tell me that till I am down to at least 140. I hope to get to my goal of 130 soon so that I can start buying clothes for our cruise in December. I will update again when there is more news. TTFN
9/25/05
Not much new just updating weight change. Still loosing really slow but maybe that will change when my gazelle gets here and I can kick up the exercise. Still having trouble eating meat, it just doesn't taste good to me. I never thought my taste buds would change after this surgery but they have. Getting more excited everyday about our cruise in early December. I don't have any clothes that fit but hey maybe I can buy an all new wardrobe in
9/26/05
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Well my weight loss is very very slow but I know the problem is not getting in my protein or water bad me. There just isn't enough hours in the day. I work in a Lab and can't drink except for lunch and my breaks if I get them. I am trying harder to accomplish this but haven't managed it yet. My hair is falling out by the hand fulls and I hope to not be bald by the time I go on my cruise in December. I see Dr.Hoehn Nov. 2nd and hope to have at least met his goal to be at 150. We shall see. TTFN
10/28/05
Weight loss is really really slow but I know I will get to my goal eventually. Work is stressing me out so bad I can't seem to function well at all. I am not eating like I need to because when I do eat my stomach just turns and I feel sick and nauseated. It's funny how stress makes our bodies react. Hair is still falling out but that to will end. Only 37 more days till my cruise and I am excited about that. Got my new swimsuit and it is a nice takini (never thought I would wear a 2 piece ever) it does cover the stomach but still. I got a size 10 which is nice. I am wearing size 8 in my jeans and a medium 8/10 top. I am looking good if I do say so myself. Many people at work comment about how good and skinny I look but I still see my flaws. I really need to have liposuction on my thighs and tummy and then I might feel better. Had my blood work done for my 6 month appt next Wed. and it all looked good so that is one worry off my mind. I will write again more after my appt next week. Take care all!
Had my 6 month check up yesterday (I'm only 5.5 months out) Billie told me everything looked good and that I was ahead of schedule on my weight loss. Down to 156 and have a loss of over 70". Still not getting all my protein in and don't think I ever will but Billie reminded me that I eat more protein than I think I do if I paid attention to everything I eat it all adds up. I bought some new clothes for my cruise 12/4/05 and had a few WOW moments, I can wear a size 8 in most pants and in some I could probably go to a 6/7. I hate spending money on clothes that I will only wear a short time but I have to wear clothes on the cruise. I am going to go to the thrift stores this weekend to try and find some summer clothes since I know that I won't be able to wear them again next summer, would rather buy used than new and know I won't ever wear them again and I can save that money and spend it on cool stuff on the cruise. I asked Billie about alcohol because I know I will want to have at least 1 fufu drink and she said just take it slow and watch out for the sugary stuff. Will update again soon. TTFN
11/21/05
Well I am down to 152 but losing very slowly. My hair is still falling out by the handfulls but I can live with it. I had to take my new size 8 dress pants for my cruise to the
Well I went on my first ever cruise with my new skinny body and had a great time. I felt like I ate all the time. I ate mostly fruit and oatmeal for breakfast. Lunch I usually had a nice soup and some lunch meat. Dinner we had lots of food including desert. I even had a piece of cheesecake and it was so yummy. I had to splurge a bit and indulge. I came home after 7 wonderful days and didn't gain a single ounce. I didn't lose either but no gain. Since being home for a week I have lost 4 more pounds. I seem to be stuck and still have about 12 more pounds that I want to lose. Nothing else exciting except I am moving to a new job on the 8th of January so no more stress over little miss princess not doing her job YIPEE. Still not getting in enough protein but am working harder each day to achieve my goal. I am glad that the cruise was good and that I could still eat almost like a normal person only alot smaller portions. TTFN
Well I am sorry about not updating more often but life is just been busy. I start a new job Monday so maybe my stress level will come down now that I won't be dealing with little miss princess that never did her job. I am doing pretty good but the weight is coming off so slow now. I want to lose 10 more pounds but I am beginning to think it is impossible. I am lactose intolerant now and am really not getting in my protein. My hair is still falling out by the handfuls and I am upset about that. I guess I am going to have to try silk or soy milk so I can at least get some of my protein drinks in. Went shopping yesterday and had a WOW moment I can fit into a size 6 jeans now which is wonderful. Everyone at work is calling me skinny and my parents are telling me to stop losing weight now because I am to thin. I just have a goal I want to get to and I am still going to keep trying to lose this last 10 pounds. I will try to update more frequently TTFN.
1/16/05
Well I am in my new job and at least some of the stress in my life is gone. Saturday was a bad day my biological dad died 3 years ago Saturday he died of metastatic kidney cancer and now I am finding out something is wrong with my step dad (I call him dad he married my mom when I was 5 so he is my dad) anyway something is wrong they aren't sure if it's his gallbladder or not. They did an ultrasound and it showed what they thins is stones in the gallbladder but there was also something on his kidney and liver so I am stressing out over that so I am not eating like I need to. I am realizing that I am not getting in my daily water or protein so I am not losing like I want to. I hope to get back on track soon. Dad has exploritory surgery on the 30th so life will be very stressful till then. TTFN
1/28/06
Well my new job is going great so my stress level is better at work. Still not sure what is going on with my dad they are running more tests. I just hope everything works out with this. I made cube steak for dinner the other night and actually ate about 4 oz of meat with some fresh green beans too. It was so good and I managed to eat everything on my plate for the first time in a long time. I am still working on getting my protein in and my water. Since I have a better job now I can actually get my 64 oz in each day. My weight loss is still very slow but I am getting to my goal weight slowly but surely. I made Dr.Hohens goal of 150 already. People at work are telling me I am too skinny and I need to stop losing weight before I melt away. I just smile and say I am almost there. I finally have a normal BMI as of today, but I still want to lose 6 more pounds. I will make it and I know I can do it. Will update more later TTFN.
Well I am loving my new job and my stress had gone away almost totally. My dad is doing better they never took his gallbladder out but are treating his autoimmune-hepatitis that was causing all his liver problems. They will take the gallbladder out once they get the other under control. Not losing much weight anymore but maintaining and still losing inches. I am now wearing a size 6 in jeans and looking pretty darn good if I do say so myself. There are many people at home and work that are telling me I am too skinny and to stop losing weight. I can't wait for summer so I can wear shorts and tanks and feel good about it. I went to the last seminar for Dr.Hoehn because my girlfriend wants to have surgery. When Nola and Dr.Hoehn saw me they spoke but really wasn't sure who I was till they asked me to get up at the end of the seminar with all those who have had surgery and when I said who I was the look on both their faces was priceless. They just couldn't believe it. That made me feel so good. I will update more later! TTFN
Well I went to my primary doc for my regular 4 month visit yesterday. Been really tired the last few months and having dizzy spells. My blood pressure was 80/60 yesterday and he told me I was very dehydrated. So I went back today and they ran 3 bags of fluid through me after sticking me 6 times they finally managed to keep the vein from blowing out and getting the fulid in. I feel a bit better now. I am only 3 pounds away from my goal of 135 and got new jeans over the weekend in a drum roll please size 4. I can't believe it. I could probably get a smaller size if my tummy was flat. I really need to have a TT and a breast lift/enhancement. I seem to have lost most of them now. I know we can't have everything so I will just be happy with my smaller self and worry about those things later when I have the money to take care of them. I will update more later!
3/26/06
I finally made goal and am feeling really good about it. Just wanted to say hello to all and let you know I made my weight goal and can even wear a size 2 in almost all pants some are 4's. Take care and I will update again soon.
Well it has been an entire year since my surgery and I feel great. People call me skinny all the time. Now if I could just have a tummy tuck and my inner thighs done I would look great in shorts and a swimming suit. I can't believe how far I have come in this journey. I can eat most things still no milk but I can live with that since I am healthy. Take care and I will try to update more often.
3/3/05
Jan 18, 2007
I am a 37 year old mother of 2 boys one is 17 (going on 30) the other is almost 15. I have been married for 18 years. I was very skinny when I got married but after 2 c-sections and bad eating habits I am overweight. I am 5' 3" and weigh 225lbs. I found out on 2/17/05 that I am a type II diabetic to go with my GERD and aching joints and back. I attened Dr.Hoehns seminar on 2/21/05 and I sent my packet of information to Nola/Billie on 2/25/05 faxed medical records on 2/28. I spoke with Billie yesterday and she said she would have my letter of medical necessity sent to the insurance for approval by tomorrow 3/4. She said Blue Cross usually has an answer in 24-48 hours (my friend at work got hers this week on Tuesday APPROVED and it was sent the Friday before), so I can only hope mine will be that quick. I go for my sleep study tonight. I just hope I get approved, I am tired all the time and can't do much of anything. I have to vaccum half of my house and take a break before I can do the rest and I only have to do the front room, bedroom and 1 bathroom (I make the kids do their own rooms). I will keep you all updated as soon as I know more.
