naillady54
Oct.2003
I have deleted all of the information before I was able to go to see a very good doctor in Clarkesville....It was just info about all the trouble I had not being able to find someone to take my insurance.....
Nov.11,2003
Well, I am going into the hospital on Thursday to have that D.... gallbladder taken out. Hope I will be ok after.
I talked to my PCP and was told to wait to get this under control; before I go ahead and make appointment for Nashville.
Just something else I make me wait. God, when will this ever end???? My weight just keeps going up and up...Theres got to be an end to this tunnel.
Jan.11,2004
Here it is a new year and new things are going to happen this year for me...I have just found out that the doctor I wish to have do my surgery now takes my insurance. So this week I will be talking to my PCP and have him get things going....
So here we go again. I will write more as soon as I find out what's happening.
March4,2004
I am not having a very good out come with my new PCP. He wants me to go on a diet with him and have my weight check every week. That's just great, if it will work. Oh sure, it will until I go off the diet. Then there I go again, loose 20lbs. and gain 30.....What's wrong with this picture???????
March 13,2004
Well, this week I spoke to my PCP again and he said he would refer me to a new doctor that is in Clarksville. Found out thur a new WL friend that this doctor will take my insurance. She was approved in 2 weeks time. So I called. I now have a consult for June 3 and if everything goes right I should be haveing surgery sometime in July. Wish me luck!!! I'm going to need it.
April 12,2004
You will never guess what happened this afternoon!!!! I got a call from my doctor in Clarksville.....They wanted to know if I could come in tommorow...April 13...Bet you can't guess what I said, Not only yes but "H---" YES. I will be there with bells on... So, here we go.
April 13, 2004
Went today to meet with the Dr. Hruska. Boy is she younger than I thought she would be. everything went great...I will be working on getting my Psych. eval. early (now set for May 24) I don't want to wait that long. As soon as I get that to the office everything will be sent on to insurance. They told me I should find out something about two weeks after that...
So, keep me in your prayers...Wish me luck.
April 30,2004
Well, I'm still here, WAITING....for May 24. I don't think it will ever get here. I know it will, but I'm having a hard time waiting....Went to another support group meeting. Learning alot of new thing. Saw Amber. she's looking good and it's only been three weeks, lost 35lbs so far....Soon it will be me!!!! Saw a new lady there, the one Robin told me about from her bank. Gosh, does she look great. If I only look half as good and feel half as good as she does I'll be one happy camper. Write more soon.
May 12,2004
Well, I have made my last appointment for my sleep study test. I am to go Friday...But have a bad cold so not sure if I will be able to have it done....Hope I don't need this done before all paperwork can be sent to insurance. Not sure if I am going to support meeting tonight. Not feeling to good from this cold. Will write more soon.
May24, 2004
Went to Psych eval. today. Doctor said I was not crazy yet..I passed all the tests. Called Dr. Hruska's office this afternoon to let them know about the tests being done. They said as soon as they received letter from Psych doctor they would fax everything to the insurance companny.So waiting again!!!!!
May 28, 2004
As of today all paper work has been sent to insurance office. So I look for something in about three weeks...GOOD LUCK TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!p.s. I am getting things together just in case I get denied>
June 10,2004
Called insurance today and was told to call back in two weeks. Maybe that's a good sign...
June 21, 2004
Called insurance again...They told me they thought everything was approved but to have doctors office call them. And of course it's too late for them to call. So I will have to see about it in the morning.
June 22, 2004
Everything is APPROVED and I have a date......June 30...So
in 8 days I will be on this loosing side. I never thought this day would ever come. I am getting all my things in order...just in case.....I know nothing will happen. Everything has gone along so smoothly and I have faith in my doctor. so there is just no need to worry.... Both my sisters are happy for me and said I should end up weighing about 150 lbs less when this is all over...and then I will be where I want to be....Workiing again. Boy I sure do miss it. I can't wait to get back into the groove of things...I know when I lose all this extra weight I will feel like getting out to see people again and working on nails again. Well, will write more soon.
June 24, 2004
went to Clarksville and had all my pre-op testing done...Everything went great. Seems my heart, lungs and so on are all fine. 6 days and counting......Getting everything ready for the day I come home as a new person....
June29,2004
Well, here it is just hours away....do I still want to do this....YES....I know everythiing will be just fine. I will write more when I get home.....
July 3, 2004
I'm home and all is fine.Got to come home sooner than I thought.Just three days after surgery and I was on my way home. Get a chair to set in and sleep..Don't know how long this will last as my back is really hurting...I'm sore but that seems to be just about all.My incision looks good and I hve no drain tube. So lets see how I feel next week this tiime.
July 7,2004
Today is my daugthers birthday, turning 18...Other than getting tired if I try to do to much I feel fine. Trying to keep up with my water intake. Boy that's hard. But I CAN do this. Today I am one week out and ready to try very soft foods. But will do as I am told and wait until next week to see Dr. Hruska. She has been a real sweetheart. I really do like her lots. Well, back is getting tried so I will write again in a few days. Can't wait to see how much I have lost.
July 9, 2004
Well, today I finially put on some of my clothes and guess what....they are loose!!!!!!! I can't wait to see how much weight I have lost...I would like to have lost at least 20lbs. by the time I see Dr. Hruska, which will be some time the week of the 19. Maybe even more than that would be nice. I had some blended food last evening and again today for lunch. Everything went fine with it. I have had no dumping or anything else....so I think all is going well. I will also walk alittle more this evening to help the weight loss go along faster. I will make it to our group meeting on the 14. I bet everyone will be surprised.....
July 23,2004
Went to my two week check up on the 15 and lost 22lbs...gone forever!!!!!!Now I will need to walk alittle more so I can loose more. Will let you know how things are going....
Aug.9,2004
Last week went and bought a scale to see how I am doing....but must remember not to weigh every day, Boy is that hard...You just can't help but wanting to know if you lost any thing else. Did weigh this morning and have lost a total of 42lbs. I would really like to get to the 50lb mark before I go to the doctor next week. I was having problems with not losing any weight so have decided to try to get more portein in my diet.
What a joke...I can't even eat most days....Just not hungry...But will try more. Meeting this week, not sure if I am going yet. Will let you know what happens.
Aug 19, 2004
Just checking in....Went to the doctors this morning and weighed in at 232lbs...That's 54 lbs in just six weeks....I am so proud of myself......My next goal is the 32 lbs, to get me down to 200lbs., but I know I will be down more than that at my three month check up...That's not until Nov....Things are going great, no problems as of yet.
Wish me luck.....
Aug. 30, 2004
These last two weeks have been pure Hell....I just can't seem to drop any more weight. I am checking out gyms to see which one I would like to join. I think that will get things moving better. I know I am getting my water and portein in ssoooo.
Sept 9, 2004
Well, I woke up depressed this morning but got on the scales and found I was back down to 226. The scales go from 60lbs to 62lbs. So I guess the gym IS just what I need. If all things go right this week end I will go ahead and join the gym I want to. Sure wish I could find someone to go with me. That would be so much more fun.
Sept. 17, 2004
I guess I just need to wait..I've waited and I've lost 6 more pounds. Boy I can't beleive it. I've only got 20 more pounds to go until I'll be where I wanted to be by the time I go to Florida to see my sister. So, I guess I will be down more when it comes time to see her. Good for me!!!!!!
Sept. 24, 2004
I am finally down below 220. I thought this day would never come. If it wasn't for everyone telling me I can do this, I think I would have already given up by now. 16 more pounds and I will be at my second goal. I feel so good, almost too good. Is that possible? Have not been able to join the gym as of yet...Things just keep happening, one thing or another. By the first of the month I should be able to go. I really need to do this. I think it will help so much.
Oct. 3, 2004
14 more pounds to go and I will be at 200lbs. which is one of my goals. Found out today I will not be able to go down to Florida to see my sister like I wanted to. Just can't afford it so close to Christmas. Also hubbie will be out of work by then, so anything extra we have, as far as money will have to go for Christmas. Sure thought when the kids got older Christmas would cost less. What a joke. Not, they want CARS now!!!!! Oh well, things are going very well. Only droppping about two to three ounds a week, but that's ok with me. Just as long as it keeps coming off. Still can only eat three tims a day, with no snacks.
Eating alot of fish and vegs. Sometimes pizza topping. But have very good about not eating any bread or sugar. As a matter of fact, if I try anything with sugar in it, it's just tooooo sweet!
That's good for me...Sure wish I could drink something else but water, really getting tired of it. Just not a water person. And everything else I've tried is toooo sweet....EVERYTHING! Still not at the gym yet, but doing more walking and rideing at home.
Till next time................
Oct. 9,2004
Just a quick update....Got on the scales this morning and weigh 209lbs... I am so proud of myself...Good for me!!!!!
Hubbie, son and I went to a junk yard in Nashville to find parts for sons truck....I have never walked so much in all my life...
Oct.25,2004
Well, here I am just two pounds and I will be at 200lbs. I just can't believe it... I have not been this weight for over 17 years. My goal to be down to this by Thanksgiving is coming true.
I have not gone to buy any new clothes yet. I am affraid I won't be able to get into a smaller size. I do know my tops are an x-large, down from 26 and my pants are x-large down from 22-24..
But I would have no idea what size to even try on at this point.
Maybe I will go this weekend and try on some new things.
Oct, 26, 2004
Got on the scale this morning and am down to 200lbs. GOOD FOR ME!!!!!!
Nov.4, 2004
Well, I am now down below 200....May only be 2 pounds, but everyone of those nasty things count. So as of today I am at 197. Have not seen that for over 20 years. I am in smaller sizes but not really sure which ones. I know my tops are an ex-large, which is down from 46-48....GOOD FOR ME!!!!! My pants are also ex-large jeans. Have tried on 16 and 18, which fit but are alittle tight. I think thats because of all the extra skin I have.. Sure hope I will beable to get it all removed......
Nov. 13,2004
Things seem to be moving right along. I am down 4 more pounds. I can't believe that it just keeps coming off. I am going to Wal-Mart this afternoon to see about some new clothes. Mainly to see what size I can get into. Can't wait.
Nov. 18,2004
Well, it's offical. Went to the doctor this morning and I now belong to the "CENTURY CLUB"!!! GOOD FOR ME!!! Doctor says I can lose as much weight as I want too. So I am thinking maybe down to 135....But not any less than that.
Nov.30, 2004
Well today it has been 5 months...I have come a long way, but still have a ways to go. That's Ok, though. I know I will make it to my goal weight. I look at it this way I still 7 months to go. If I can drop 100 lbs in 5 months I know I can drop another 45 lbs in 7 months.
Dec.7,2004
Boy was I surprised this morning when I got on my scales.....179, was what it read!!!!!! I can't believe it, I have not been any where near this since I was 18.. GOOD FOR ME!!
Jan. 5,2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ME!!!!!!! What a great way to start the new year.....I am in thhe 160's and loving it.... Got some new clothes for Christmas...SIZE 15-16 jeans......Thhe same size as my oldest daughter(18 yrs old). Now I weigh less than shhe does. This makes me feel so good about myself. I am just about ready to go looking for a new job...you go girl!!!!!! I think I will be at my doctors goal for me, 155 by the time I go to see her in Feb. That is only 12 more pounds. I know I can do it by then.....I want to be down to 135-145 by May.
Jan 14, 2005
Well, here I am.....Waiting.....Waiting......Still have not lost any thing else since the last time I wrote in. As a matter of fact I have gained back three pounds....So it is back to the basics with me....Have started eating more fish again and chicken. Maybe this will help as I know I am getting in all the water I need. So I will update at the end of the month...
January 28, 2005
Doing great, down 7 pounds since last updated...Haven't tried on any new clothes yet. But might this week end.
Feb.10,2005
Have not updated for awhile...so here goes. Have lost only 4 pounds since I was here last. It's slow going but that's ok. I'll just keep plugging along. I am so close now, I'm not stopping until I get where I want to be. It's been hard cause I really don't want to eat. Everyone keeps telling me to eat but it's so hard. I keep up with the water but the foods just another story. Oh well I will just keep trying... It will all come off soon.
Feb 28, 2005
Went to my 8 month check up and weighed in at 158, but have since lost 4 more pounds. That makes me down to 9 pounds until I get to my goal weight. I would like to stay down to around 135-140. I know I can do this..and I will!!!!!
March 3,2005
Just got some good news... I have found a doctor who will take my insurance to do my TT. I have an appointment April 5, 2005. So we will see then if I can have surgery or not.. I just hope I will not be this way forever..LOL
March 15, 2005
Weighed this morning and lost 3 more pounds finally!!! I know these last few pounds will come off slow, but.....Only 6 more and I will be down to 145. That I will be happy with until I decide to get down to 135. I can't wait to see the doctor about my TT. Sure hope that goes good. I will let you know. Still looking for a house. I guess we will have to rent for a few months until we find one to buy. Wish me luck.....
March 30, 2005
Well, it looks like I will be at the goal weight I wanted to be by the time I see the doctor next week about my TT. Alot of things have happened since I was here 15 days ago. We have found a house and have finished moving into it today. Now comes the nasty task of unpacking everything. Things I haven't seen in almost 5 years. What a surprise to see them again. Becky has her room just about unpacked. Eric is still working on it. But he has had to help Dad with all the moving. He's been a big help. Now if I can just get everything in it's place. I know it will be hard, but next week this time it should be all done. With alittle luck...... Just got word that my new picture is up. It's not the newest one, but, it will do...You can see just how much weight I have lost.... I even tried on some new clothes today and have found I can wear a size 10 or 12 suit jacket. Boy was that a surprise...I am sure after my TT I should be in something much smaller.... Well, going to go eat a little something, as with all the moving, I'm not eating like I should...Missing my meals....Love ya.
April 4, 2005
Well, I made it.....I am At GOAL weight...145....Going to see the doctor about my TT tommorrow. Boy I can't wait. Have gotten everything moved over to the new house. And it is almost unpacked... Starting to look like a home now. I have started back to eating the RIGHT way.... More small meals and am not missing any of them. I think I will try to get down to 135 but if I stay where I am now I will be happy...Now just stay at a good healthy weight... Talk again soon.
April 5,2005
Went to Nashville to see the doctor about my TT. He was very nice and answered all my questions with full honesty. He made sure I knew that this was not an easy surgery and that I would be down any where from 3-6 weeks...I am scared but I still want it done. It can't be too bad, can it? So, with a little luck in about three weeks I should know if my insurance with approve me or not. Went shopping today and am now if a size 8 jeans. Boy was I surprised...
April 10, 2005
I just can't believe how the weight just keeps coming off. And I am not even trying to drop any more. Becky told me today that I needed to eat more. But everytime I try I just get full. So maybe I will try something else. I just don't know what yet. Oh well, isn't it funny how a year ago I was saying if only I could lose 5 pounds..LOL
April 26, 2005
I just gave away some of my small clothes that are too big for me to wear now...It is so hard to think that I am now in a size 8 pants. And I know I will be in a smaller size come the first on July. I will be having my TT done the end of June and can't wait. The doctor has told me that this surgery is harder than having the bypass.....I just hope everything will go good and I will be happy with it...I know I will.....Hubby goes on Thursday to have his consult. done, everything had been done. All of his tests have been sent to the doctor so all they will have to do is send it on to the insurance company. It will have to be approved before Aug., as his insurance will be cancelled by then....Keep us in your prayers...
May 15, 2005
Well, here I am wishing that June would get here fast. I would like everything to be over now!!!! Got all the info I need when I go to get my TT done. Will be staying overnight at a hotel near the hospital. Get my blood work done the day before. Then be at the hospital by 5:30, surgery is at 7:30...should be about 5 hours. Then it will be all over with. I can't wait for all this to happen..Hope my insurance will cover me until then. Just don't know what the insurance is doing yet. You know Tenn-Care...Can't make up it's mind.... Ran into two people the other day who have not seen me for a long time...Boy where they surprised...Don't even know it was me. That sure made me feel great. Only problem I see with all of the weight loss, is I look so much like my mom now. I don't know if this is a good thing or not...But I do look younger now...
May 21,205
I am at my GOAL WEIGHT, which I made for myself....I am so happy about being here. We went out last night and ran into people who have not seen me in some time...Boy, where they surprised to see the new me..They have all been so happy for me. Things are going great, as far as me not gaining anything. I try to eat all the right things..Sure I eat a BAD snack sometimes, but then we all need that at one time or another, don't we? Then the next day I just go back to eating all the right things and I am back to where I should be...Back on track....TT is still on for the end of June. I know all will go well with it. I can't wait.
June 20, 2005
Well, here I am just a week away from having my TT. Everything is still a go at this time. I am trying so hard not to drop any more weight, but as you can see from my chart it is still coming off a little at a time. I am so affraid I will be to skinny after the TT. Boy, that sure is funny to hear me say. Jim will be having his surgery done the end of July as we had to wait because we are having to move again, at the end of this month. If he had, had his surgery we would be on the streets, since Eric( my son) would be the only one able to move things. So now we go thro all the blood work and everything again. But that's ok with the two of us, as we know things will all work out for the best.....
July 5, 2005
Well, guys I am back home after a very interesting week...
Had my TT done and everything went well, until I came out of recovery and was back in my room.....Things sure did go down hill from there.. I ended up having to get 2 blood transfusions, because I was loosing too much Blood and something about my blood platlets..It was touch and go for a few days, but everything ended up fine thanks to two great doctors. I dropped 18 lbs of skin and fat. But have not weighed myself yet. I think I am scared to do so...I don't want to be too skinny and look sick. I still feel like I am the same size I was before the surgery...We shall see in about a week....I am home and fine. Still alittle tired, but getting my rest. Will let you know how things are going....
July 18,2005
Well, here I am three weeks out on Tuesday, tommorrow, and still feeling like I have been thro the ringer....I am so tired of not feeling well enough to do things around the house...I see all these boxes and know I need to unpack them but can't. I am just too tired even after getting 6-8 hours of sleep at night. I am having some pain in my upper tummy. But my older sister keeps telling me this too shall pass. God how I hope so. I have dropped down to 127 as of Sunday morning(yesterday) and will not weigh again until Tuesday morning. God how I don't want to lose any more weight. I look too much like my mom now as it is.
Aug 14, 2005
Well, here we are in the middle of the month and have drop 7 more pounds....When is this ever going to stop??? Never thought I would be asking this question....It's been almost 7 weeks since my TT surgery and I am feeling oh so much better.. Still some drainage from the top spot that was open. I think this is only because it is right in the middle where I bend.. The bottom hole has stopped altogether. Go see the doctor on Monday. Hope he is happy with the way things look...and will tell me not to come back for awhile...With gas costs the way they are I am going broke!! Have not gone out to buy any new clothes yet. Waiting for all to heal, then I will go shopping.. Be good
Sept. 3, 2005
All is well here. I am still very tender on my tummy. Every thing seems to going fine..No more drainage from either spots. Glad I am not planning on wearing any two peice bathing suites...This scar is worst than the one from my Gastric surgery....But I must say I look good in my clothes. No one can see all the extra skin around my legs and butt. Oh well, all in all I am happy about having all this done and I know I am much more healthier for doing it.
I am still working out the size clothes I need to try on...Some are 6's and some are 8's....It is still hard to try on clothes because of my tummy be so tender. But, like my sister tells me "this two shall pass".... Sure hope so, but when? I know it will all just take some time. I am trying so hard to stay at 120lbs. Every morning I get up, weigh myself and prayer I did not loose any more....I am starying right around 119-121lbs. I have also been eating more, but it just doesn't seem to matter...I now can eat just about anything. I just eat in much smaller amounts. I will try to get a new photo up here soon...People just can't believe its me when they see me.....That's a good thing.
Sept. 13, 2005
Staying right at 119-120...Not gaining any and not droping any more weight. I guess this is good. My tummy is feeling alot better now. But still have what I call "my third Boob". I guess this will go away with time. Or at least down, so it doesn't look too bad. All drainage is gone. Still tender in spots. still able to eat just about anything I like. I do seem to be eating more times during the day. But they are still small amounts. As long as I eat slow and in small amounts nothing seems to hurt....Guess this is a good thing.
November 29, 2005
Not to much new to add with this posting.. I am staying at 115 lbs and am happy with that. Do have a lot a sagging skin I wish I could lose, but I guess I will just have to be happy with the way I look at this point. I am eating just about anything I want too. I am now working and getting a lot of exercise from walking. But that's not helping all the skin. Oh Well!!!!! Have a nice Christmas.
Dec. 27, 2005
Staying right at 116 lbs. And Loving every bit of it...Wearing size 5to 7 jeans and a small to med. top. Got some new clothes for Christmas and love them all...Not able to go to see doctor as they no longer take my insurance. But will see my PCP if I need any thing done.. Will be having my blood work done soon, so I will let all know how that is doing. Hope we all have a Happy New Year.
Feb.22,2005
Nothing new going on here...Still staying at about 116 lbs...and of course still loving every bit of it...All my blood work and everything else is just fine. Work is going good...Just working to much..Would love to find an office job...To wear all my new clothes. Jim is still doing the weight thing and is going fine with it....Nees to drop about 35 more pounds, but I know he will do it.
June 30,2006
Well, here we are 2 years into my new life. Everything has been going fine. Keeping my weight down to within 10 pounds from where I wanted. It goes from 116 to my highest weight of
125. I am very happy with this. I have found that my tummy surgery was not done as well as I had liked. But I will just have to be happy with it unless I win the lottery or something. I do have some concerns about what will be in store for me some 5 years down the road. Will I have some other problems that I don't know about now at this point. I guess I just can't worry about that now.
Work is going fine. Still wish I had an office job so I could wear nice clothes. Maybe that will come with time.
Aug. 11, 2007
Oh My, has it been that long since I posted here? My weight is staying right around 115. May gain 2 pounds, but then drop it again.
People keep telling me I need to gain weight now. NO WAY!!!! I like where I am today. I am wearing size 5 and 7. Some small tops some med. I am so pleased. I would never go back to where I was 4 years ago.
Weight Loss Totals
June 25, 2004 288lbs lab day
June 30, 2004 286lbs (surgery date)
July 16, 2004 264 -22lbs first check-up
July 22, 2004 256 -8lbs 32lbs gone
July 30, 2004 250 -6lbs 38lbs gone
Aug 05, 2004 244 -6lbs 44lbs gone
Aug 19, 2004 232 -12lbs 56lbs gone
Aug 31, 2004 230 -2lbs 58lbs gone, 2mos
Sept 9, 2004 226 -4lbs 62lbs gone
Sept 17, 2004 220 -6lbs 68lbs gone
Sept 24, 2004 216 -4lbs 72lbs gone
Oct 03, 2004 214 -2lbs 74lbs gone, 3mos
Oct 09, 2004 209 -5lbs 79lbs gone
Oct 12, 2004 208 -1 80lbs gone
Oct 25,2004 202 -6 86lbs gone
Nov 04, 2004 197 -5 91lbs gone,4mos
Nov 13, 2004 193 -4 95lbs gone
Nov 18,2004 188 -5 100lbs gone forever!!
Nov 30,2004 185 -3 103lbs gone at last!!!,5mos
Dec 7,2004 179 -6 109lbs gone
Dec 20,2004 173 -6 115lbs gone
Jan 5,2005 167 -6 121lbs HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!,6mos
Jan 14,2005 170 +3 118lbs BOOOOOO!!!!!!
Jan 28, 2005 163 -7 125lbs again
Feb 10,2005 159 -4 129lbs good for me,7mos
Feb 28,2005 154 -5 134lbs gone for good
March 15,2005 151 -3 137lbs gone forever
March 30, 2005 146 -5 142lbs almost there,8mos
April 4, 2005 145 -1 143lbs AT Doctors GOAL WEIGHT
April 10,2005 142 -3 146lbs I can't believe this
April 26, 2005 139 -3 149lbs this is so unreal,9mos
May 15, 2005 136 -3 152lbs gone at last!!!!
May 21, 2005 135 -1 GOAL WEIGHT!!!!!!!,10mos
June 20, 2005 133 -2 Not even trying to drop any
July 18, 2005 127 -6 I'm going to blow away!!!!,1yr
Aug 14,2005 120 -7 This has got to stop!!!!!!
Sept. 3,2005 119 -1 Here we go again....
Sept. 13, 2005 169 pounds gone forever!!!!!!!!!
Dec. 27, 2005 116 -3 Staying Here
Feb. 22, 2006 116 Staying right here!!!!!
June 30, 2006 120 Happy with this
March 15, 2007 128 Still Happy!!!!
Aug.11,2007 115 lbs weight today ( you go Girl)
About Me
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