Laura D.

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I made it to the losers bench!  Had surgery on November 17th.  When I had my final weigh in I weighed 268!  I made my goal plus some.  The surgery was routine and took 1 hour 45 minutes.  In recovery the first thing I remember was wanting to throw up a few times and was given drugs to stop that.  Had a great corner room with 2 windows even! lol  Small pleasures right?  The nursing staff was very nice although I dont remember much of the first day...sleepsleep and more sleep!  Second day the pain started.  They kept giving me pain meds but they only worked a short time.  I finally figured out I needed to go to the bathroom once I had a BM and passed a ton of gas the relief was amazing! (TMI maybe but it is what it is! lol)  I got to go home the 3rd day.  Long drive but it sure felt good to be in my home.  Got on the scale and I weighed 184!!16 POUNDS GAINED!?!  Are you kidding me that wasnt very nice.  They really do pump us full of fluids dont they?   Well once these come off the pounds off count down begins again.  I go in to the docs tomorrow for my one week check-up.  And to get this drain pulled out of my stomach.  Hopeffully I will have lost some more of the fluid weight and will see just a small loss. 
Feeling tired but good.  Trying really hard to get all my liqiud, food and vitamins in.  I cant believe what a challenge this is.  !/2 cup food max and I can barely eat it all most times.  Unreal! 

I went in for my final Nut appointment today.  They  told me that they need to revview my file and would get back to me soon.  2 hours later they called and said I am clear to talk to the surgeon!  I am scheduled next week on Thursday!  I am so excited I cant stand it!  Not sure on the surgery date yet, but it could be as early as the end of October.  Time to start deep cleaning the house and make sure I have all I will need when I come home from surgery!

I went for the informational session on 4/22/10.  I liked the doctor and what he had to say, so I signed up for the first clinic appointment.  That is going to be May 3rd.  Today I called and made my 1st psych appointment. That is also going to be on the 3rd!  The ride has begun! 
Today I have been doing as much research as I can on lapband and RNY.  When I first decided to go for this I was set on lapband but now I think I am leaning towards RNY. 
I have told my girls and altho Sarah doesnt think I need the surgery she will support me in my decision.  Mom, is mom.  She didnt really say much, but after all the failed diets and such she may be as frustrated as I am with my weight loss.  I have told a couple friends and they say they will be there for me, time will tell!
Looking forward to Monday and I can begin the 6 months of supervised dietician visits.  As far as I can see that will be the biggest hurdle to the surgery.  Ive decided to do this and want it done now, not in 6 months! lol  But I have waited this long and hopefully it will go fast.