grammax8

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

I can't believe how far I've come.  My surgery was on September 24th. 

My weight last March was 248#'s

My before surgery weight was 235#'s

Three months out:  181#'s

That's a grand total of 67#'s lost.  I am estatic about that number.  It came with lots of nausea, believe me. It was no walk down a rose lined path.  But at this point things are finally getting better with my stomach but it still takes me all day to take all my medications.  My stomach just doesn't want them in there, so I go slow.

My main goal now is to up my exercise.   I've been "Sweatin' to the Oldies" with Richard and also using my treadmill.  Exercise was never one thing I could keep up with, but I'm determined.

I feel great, I feel healthy, and I feel thankful to God for this chance to get my life and health back.

 

My where has the time gone.  I can't believe all this time has gone by since I've been on here.  Things are going pretty good.  I had some issues with eating to fast and also nausea.  Working through those things.  The surgery was a snap.  I was off pain medication in about six days. 

    I went back to work a few days ago and that went pretty good.  I only worked two days and then go back on Monday again.  I'm glad I work part time.  So far I've lost a total of 41 #'s which included 10#'s prior to surgery.  It feels pretty good.  I've been using the treadmill at home and do at least a mile four times a week.  Hope to increase that soon.

    My family, my husband and everyone at work has been very supportive which makes me very happy.  Can't wait to get under 200, I'm at 207#'s now.  That will be a great moment.

     It's wonderful to be on the loser's bench. 

I'm almost there.  I think my head is on straight and my path is before me.  I'm mostly excited and have no regrets and thoughts of turning back. 
     Last Monday I had my pre-op physical and found out I was diabetic.  Wow, isn't that something.  Now after the surgery it should just fade away.  I feel so blessed that I have come this far and that I stayed on the course to putting this process into action.  
    I've had notes from some of you out there is cyber-space and they are so encouragning.  I wasn't expecting that.  Coming on this web-site let you know that you are not alone.  All the successful stories out there are amazing and I want to be one of them.
    Will check back in after surgery.   
    "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jerimiah 29:11.

Three and a half weeks until surgery.  Yesterday I had my pre-surgical class.  It was interesting and now I am really excited.  I am doing lots of reading etc and I'm feeling very encouraged.  I know the next weeks will go very fast.

   As of today I'm off all sugar and breads so I can start to get used to eating the right way.  Also drinking water.  The nurse at the meeting said it was time to stop eating "Your last Meal" and get on track with the program.  That's what I'm going to do.

Well my endoscopy is over, I'm thankful for that, everything went well. Turns out I had some scarring in my esophagus and the surgeon had to enlarge, stretch it out a little.  This could have caused me some problems later down the road so I'm glad this was discovered.  Everything else looks ok, I guess.  I have to see the surgeon next week.  But I guess everything is a go for my surgery.  I'm starting to get nervous and a starting to second guess myself.  The wheels are turning and moving on so will go with the flow.  Of course this all wants to make me eat.  I have only lost ten pounds since March.  I wanted to lose more but can't seem to.  The good news is I'm holding the ten pounds off and not gaining it back.  Don't know why I'm doubting myself now.  I haven't found anyone who is sorry they had the surgery.  I keep telling myself thin tastes so much better than any food I could possibly eat.

Things are moving right along.  Next Tuesday I have to have an Endoscopy, which is required by my surgeon.  Of course the good news is I got approval from my insurance, on the first try.  So that was very exciting.  Then we set up my surgery for September 24th.  Everyone is saying, "so soon".  Of course I'm saying "Finally"  Now things seem real to my and I'm starting to have a few butterflies in the pit of my stomach.  I'm not looking forward to the Endoscopy, that's a bummer, but must be done.  At least I found out I don't have to do the liquid diet thing for two weeks. 

My second appointment with Dr Regan went well.  Everything is a go on this end,  now it's up to the insurance for approval.  I don't think I'll have any problems but I know it's going to hard to wait for that word..
     Dr Regan requires an upper endoscopy before surgery.  Will set that up after I get the ok so insurence will pay.  Doesn't sound like fun but he doesn't like the blood test.  He is looking for ulcers and any unforseen problems at the opening of the stomach.
     Meanwhile I'm been eating healthy, cutting out carbs and sugars and sticking with protien, fruits and vegetables.  Dr Regan requires only three meals a day so I'm sticking to that with fluids and protien shakes in between.  If I've got to do it after surgery I'm going to get use to it now.
     My husband's Dad gave us his Tread Mill.  What a great gift.  I love it and it's easier for me than a stationary bike.  I'm sure it will come in very handy this winter. 

I had my psych eval with Dr Russo.  It went great.  What a wonderful Dr, she was full of useful and interesting information.  She passed my on through to the next step.  I imagine it will be submitted to my insurance now.  I have an appointment with Dr Regan again on the 17th of July.
     Going through a bout of Iritis right now.  Have to put Prednizolone eye drops in my right eye ever onr or two hours.  This was a bad spell and I really have to take care of my eye as I lost most of the vision in my left eye about two years ago when I had a bad spell of iritis in that eye.  So far things are going ok.

Man I sure am having trouble not drinking with food or meals.  I never realized how much I like to drink milk or soda when I eat.  I don't think I have succeeded with one meal, food just makes me thirsty.  Will contine to work on this problem.
l fell off the wagon with surgar and white flour.  It's so hard to get back on tract.  Today is Monday so will start over fresh on those two things today.

Today was the big day.   My first appointment to see Dr Regan.  I like him alot and everyone was very helpful and friendly.  They asked lots of questions etc. getting my medical history so it was all pretty normal.
     Except for a few questions with my insurance, they will pay for the surgery but don't know about some of the appointments prior to surgery, it looks like I'll be accepted into the program.  I have to set up an an appointment  for my  psych eval and also for the endoscopy and then go back to the center for a second appointment.
     Hope the insurence doesn't take too long or get to comlicated.  Sounds like they will work with the insurence company.  I will probably get the Roux-Y.  I'm excited but scared.   John went along and he still supports me 100%,
      The diatician wants me to work on not drinking with meals, just before and after so I get used to eat.  As of now I drink a lot with my meals.  I will also work on cutting down my snacking around three o'clock, which seems to be a hard time for me.  I'm going to try for a Protien drink, milk, cheese, or tomatoe juice.  Something a little more nutritional.  I will also give up soda completly but will keep my one cup of coffee a day until right before surgery.
      Praying all goes smoothly with no surprises.