nancynurse1949

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Beginning weight 238      now 174      total lost:  64 pounds        

I can't believe I just turned 60 and I weighed in at 174 pounds!  That's the lowest I've seen in forever!  We went to Las Vegas to celebrate and I fit comfortably in the airplane seats and felt incredibly small looking at the Grand Canyon.  I continue to feel immense gratitude for this wonderful tool that has given me back my life.  My asthma is in complete remission, sleep apnea is gone and my joint pain is much improved.  Life is good!

I can't believe I've had Christmas dinner and done so well!  I ate sensibly and had no trouble getting in the protein first with all the ham on the table.  My weight this morning was the same (188#)! 

The best part of the holiday season was seeing my family's faces as they looked at the new me!  I want to be around for many more holidays with my wonderful family and I know with all the health changes this surgery has facilitated, I will be!

Have a wonderful holiday season and may your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmases be light!

Nancy

WT:  198   BMI:  34

I feel really irresponsible that I haven't posted more frequently.  I'm down to 198 lbs this morning.  It feels slow going but I'm back to work and don't have as much time to focus on my weight loss.  I'm sure everybody that works is in the same boat.....but I'm adjusting......and I try to keep my eyes on the prize.......a healthier, happier me!

WT:  221.5   BMI:  38

It's early morning, 4:00 am, and once again I find myself awake.....but at least this morning I don't feel all jiggly and nervous inside.  I'm almost normal today!  I've lost 14.5 pounds so far....yeah!  Hopefully today I'll get cleared for some real food, stage 2.....the protein drinks have been a real challenge.....and the ones I loved before surgery (chocolate) have become totally intolerable to me....hehehehe.....the vanilla has been a lifesaver.  I have found that I absolutely have to brush my teeth and tongue after every meal to prevent that awful after taste of the shakes....I've healed nicely, all my sites look great.  I've been walking about a 4 block round trip to the waterfront.....at least I live in a beautiful place to walk.  My sister has challenged me to walk and stay active......she's been my angel through this experience.  I feel like my experience has gone extremely well......still sore but never did I have unbearable pain......well, I'm going to shower and get ready to head out to my day.  Good luck to you out there on your journey!  God Bless!

WT:  229   BMI:  39.9

I came home from the hospital yesterday, surgery was Tuesday.  I'm on track with everything and must admit today is my best day yet.  The liquid pain medication is working too well....I take it, I sleep.....but I think sleep is recuperative.  My sister, my angel, has been by my side since surgery on Tuesday.  I'm eating well, lots of gas still but that has started to move and my stools have started.....everything is working.....thats a good thing.  I've been up most of the day and taken very little pain medicine.  My weight today was 229, started on day of surgery was 236....so not a lot of change yet.   I'm tolerating the protein drinks well but the taste is getting old fast....my little pouch seems pretty happy though...and my sites all look great.  I took a shower and washed my hair today.  I can't wait to see the new me emerging.  Good luck to my fellow journey goers...especially Regina.....you're in my thoughts and prayers today....we're sisters in surgery.

WT:  236   BMI:  39.3

Its very early.  I slept soundly last night and dreamed of a wild cougar who became tame and played like a family member.  I was full of love for that wild animal.  My sister, my angel,  is still sleeping.  One last shower and a double check on my packing.  A final note to friends and family then I'm down the road for my big day.  I am overcome with a calmness.  I thank God for his mercy and grace and know that I am wrapped in his protection.  Blessings to all who share this new beginning with me and blessings to those yet to come.  Life is surely a wondrous, transforming  journey.

Wt:  238    BMI  40.5

I'm a 59 year old nurse, mother of three, grandmother of seven, who wants to be around to see great grandchildren.  I'm a juvenile onset asthma sufferer who suffered a 20% decrease in my pulmonary function tests this past year and was fascinated when my pulmonologist told me of the results with GBS and asthma.  After a lot of research and some intense soul searchiing, I decided to pursue GBS.  My surgery date is tomorrow, September 9, 2008.  I've lurked on this site for several months now so I thought maybe my journey would encourage someone out there to pursue their weight loss journey.  As a nurse I'm very excited about the future I see in front of me, a happier, healthier, more vibrant future than I've known for a while now.  Well, I'm off on my journey, a preprocedure scrubbing with CHG and hopefully a good nights sleep.  Tomorrow at 1:00 I'm scheduled to go under the knife.  I am feeling secure in my decision and looking forward to being on the losing side.  God bless and keep each and every one of you.