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Surgery tomorrow .Down 11 pounds on Optifast .
Feb 25, 2009
Well the wait is almost over ..I am stressing out big time and am scared witless..but that is par for the course . I did the 2 weeks optihell ...yeahh me ! I am down 11 pounds as of this morning which is good enough in my book ..goodness that was the hardest 2 weeks of my LIFE !!! I am empty and hungry writing this ..so what else is new recently ! I have been innundated with messages of love and support from family and friends ..including here after my post regarding my meltdown with Charles this morning ( poor boy !) Thanks every one .
My meltdown tears are behind me ...I hope I can get some sleep tonight .
Tina is my wonderful surgery angel xxx Love you girl !!!
Off onto the next stage of my weight loss surgery tomorrow . feb 26th feb 2009 is the day I join the Losers bench ..pray for a sucessful revision to RNY surgery tomorrow for me ..thanks every one xx
My weight today is 249 ...BMI 41.4
Soon I will be posting much smaller numbers hopefully .
Lots still to do ..better get on.
See you all here later ..I will update asap I promise .
Its MY turn to shine
...
Geronimo !!!!!!!
Hugs and scared smiles
Linda xxx
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My meltdown tears are behind me ...I hope I can get some sleep tonight .
Tina is my wonderful surgery angel xxx Love you girl !!!
Off onto the next stage of my weight loss surgery tomorrow . feb 26th feb 2009 is the day I join the Losers bench ..pray for a sucessful revision to RNY surgery tomorrow for me ..thanks every one xx
My weight today is 249 ...BMI 41.4
Soon I will be posting much smaller numbers hopefully .
Lots still to do ..better get on.
See you all here later ..I will update asap I promise .
Its MY turn to shine
...
Geronimo !!!!!!!
Hugs and scared smiles
Linda xxx
Two days away ..down 9 pounds and starving .
Feb 23, 2009
I am sticking to totally just the protein shakes from today on ..and OMG feel soo hungry . No veggies , no low cal stuff .. My stomach hurts it is so darn empty ..sigh .
I have lost 9 pounds now in just 10 days ..this is killing me .
I will be able to eat more after surgery than I can now for goodness sake . I always thought I didnt have will power but I am proving myself wrong here .
Peter says he can really see the weight loss in my face ..and my wedding ring is getting loose .
I will just be glad when I can take more calories post op ..although the first 2 days will be pretty much just ice chips and sips of water .
Packed my hospital bag this morning ...including the cute angel surgery teddy bear the group sent me and the other cards etc .
I have decided to deactivate my facebook while I am in hospital and maybe a little while after I get home . A lot of my friends have no clue I am having this surgery and I dont want messages about it from those that do sitting there for them to read .
So dont worry if I disapear from facebook for a while ..I'll be back .
My neighbour Les here at the condo passed away from a massive heart attack late Friday . He was 87 but extremely spritely and active .
Joyce ( his wife ) and he were so kind to us since we moved into the building and we all got on like a house on fire . They had us over a number of times for drinks and food ..they were very hospitable and kind .
I am very upset that he is gone ...and we are going to the funeral on Wednesday . He is actually being cremated today ..and I spoke to Joyce as soon as Charles let me know ..we both blubbered on the phone .
She is just devastated ..it says in his orbituary in todays Star newspaper that they were married 40 years ..4 children and 8 grandchildren .Then this morning she came to my door with a beautiful basket full of Yves Rocher bath and beauty products for me ..she said they were meaning to drop it off today to wish me well on my surgery ..awwwww . That set me off again ..soo kind of her .We shared a long hug and more tears ..she hasnt slept since he died she said ...sigh .
Sunny and bright but minus 11 degrees here in Toronto today ..good thing I am not planning on going any where . I havent had my swim yet today ...and thats the next thing on my list ..already coming up 3-15pm ...the day is flying by as per usual .
I have tons to do around the condo ..a deep cleaning if I have time and patience .
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I have lost 9 pounds now in just 10 days ..this is killing me .
I will be able to eat more after surgery than I can now for goodness sake . I always thought I didnt have will power but I am proving myself wrong here .
Peter says he can really see the weight loss in my face ..and my wedding ring is getting loose .
I will just be glad when I can take more calories post op ..although the first 2 days will be pretty much just ice chips and sips of water .
Packed my hospital bag this morning ...including the cute angel surgery teddy bear the group sent me and the other cards etc .
I have decided to deactivate my facebook while I am in hospital and maybe a little while after I get home . A lot of my friends have no clue I am having this surgery and I dont want messages about it from those that do sitting there for them to read .
So dont worry if I disapear from facebook for a while ..I'll be back .
My neighbour Les here at the condo passed away from a massive heart attack late Friday . He was 87 but extremely spritely and active .
Joyce ( his wife ) and he were so kind to us since we moved into the building and we all got on like a house on fire . They had us over a number of times for drinks and food ..they were very hospitable and kind .
I am very upset that he is gone ...and we are going to the funeral on Wednesday . He is actually being cremated today ..and I spoke to Joyce as soon as Charles let me know ..we both blubbered on the phone .
She is just devastated ..it says in his orbituary in todays Star newspaper that they were married 40 years ..4 children and 8 grandchildren .Then this morning she came to my door with a beautiful basket full of Yves Rocher bath and beauty products for me ..she said they were meaning to drop it off today to wish me well on my surgery ..awwwww . That set me off again ..soo kind of her .We shared a long hug and more tears ..she hasnt slept since he died she said ...sigh .
Sunny and bright but minus 11 degrees here in Toronto today ..good thing I am not planning on going any where . I havent had my swim yet today ...and thats the next thing on my list ..already coming up 3-15pm ...the day is flying by as per usual .
I have tons to do around the condo ..a deep cleaning if I have time and patience .
Down 6 pounds in 7 days ..yeahh .
Feb 20, 2009
Off to the house for the last weekend before my surgery ... looking forwards to it .
It has snowed more since my last entry and every thing is white again ..the roads are slushy .
It looks pretty ..and I know we dont have much more snow to suffer as its almost March and Spring will be here before we know it .
I am so looking forwards to this Summer ..its going to be GREAT !!!
So the liquid diet is getting a little easier folks ...the hunger pangs do go away after about 6 days ..thank goodness !
I am just a few days away from my surgery now ..5 days tomorrow ..woot woot .
I am feeling exhilerated the waiting is almost over . I have lost 6 pounds (YES!!) and hope for another 4 down before surgery day next Thursday .
I can do this ...
I have a few last minute things to buy at the shops this weekend ..new toothbrush ..some protein powders , cream soups and cerals like cream of wheat . I have most of my supplies in though .
Next week when we get back from the house I am planning to do a big spring clean here at the condo ..so that every thing is spic and span for when I get home from the hospital .
I am booked into the hospital for 2 nights and 3 days so all being well will be home to the condo by Saturday lunch time .
The plan is to spend a week at least recuperating ..get lots of rest and just work on getting my fluids and liquid protein drinks in .
Peter and Charles will do every thing else ..laundry , cleaning etc etc . Peter is taking the day of my surgery off but will play it by ear from then on .
I dont want him losing pay ..we cant afford it at this point of trying to save as much as we can .
I should be ok on my own here ..and Charles is often at home in the mornings so he will just have to get up a few hours earlier and do what needs to be done for a while .
It will be fine ...I have done this before twice already remember ..two major surgeries in the last 5 years .
Hopefully this is the last one
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It has snowed more since my last entry and every thing is white again ..the roads are slushy .
It looks pretty ..and I know we dont have much more snow to suffer as its almost March and Spring will be here before we know it .
I am so looking forwards to this Summer ..its going to be GREAT !!!
So the liquid diet is getting a little easier folks ...the hunger pangs do go away after about 6 days ..thank goodness !
I am just a few days away from my surgery now ..5 days tomorrow ..woot woot .
I am feeling exhilerated the waiting is almost over . I have lost 6 pounds (YES!!) and hope for another 4 down before surgery day next Thursday .
I can do this ...
I have a few last minute things to buy at the shops this weekend ..new toothbrush ..some protein powders , cream soups and cerals like cream of wheat . I have most of my supplies in though .
Next week when we get back from the house I am planning to do a big spring clean here at the condo ..so that every thing is spic and span for when I get home from the hospital .
I am booked into the hospital for 2 nights and 3 days so all being well will be home to the condo by Saturday lunch time .
The plan is to spend a week at least recuperating ..get lots of rest and just work on getting my fluids and liquid protein drinks in .
Peter and Charles will do every thing else ..laundry , cleaning etc etc . Peter is taking the day of my surgery off but will play it by ear from then on .
I dont want him losing pay ..we cant afford it at this point of trying to save as much as we can .
I should be ok on my own here ..and Charles is often at home in the mornings so he will just have to get up a few hours earlier and do what needs to be done for a while .
It will be fine ...I have done this before twice already remember ..two major surgeries in the last 5 years .
Hopefully this is the last one
Day 6 on Optifast ..struggling .
Feb 18, 2009
I am struggling on the liquid Optifast diet ..no surprise ..its awful tasting and you just feel ravenous all the time . I dont know how Ophra did it all those years ago . I am in awe of those of you who managed to totally stick to it .
I am down 4 pounds in 6 days so thats some thing and have only added lean proteins and raw salad and veggies to my intake ..plus sugar free gum and diet pops ..and zero Astro yogurts .
Can we just say ..its very very HARD !!!
A week tomorrow is my surgery ...I just want to get in and get it done ..scary or not . I want to start living my life without constantly watching the calender .
I just hope every thing goes well ..but it is out of my hands and down to the doctors and nurses and pure fate in the end .
I do very much apreciate and need your support and prayers to help bring me through this safely however.
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I am down 4 pounds in 6 days so thats some thing and have only added lean proteins and raw salad and veggies to my intake ..plus sugar free gum and diet pops ..and zero Astro yogurts .
Can we just say ..its very very HARD !!!
A week tomorrow is my surgery ...I just want to get in and get it done ..scary or not . I want to start living my life without constantly watching the calender .
I just hope every thing goes well ..but it is out of my hands and down to the doctors and nurses and pure fate in the end .
I do very much apreciate and need your support and prayers to help bring me through this safely however.
Optifast begins tomorrow ...eeek !
Feb 10, 2009
Here I sit on the threshhold of the next step of my weight loss surgery journey . I feel good ..scared but good .
I start the 2 weeks of Optifast tomorrow and I know its going to be the hardest thing I have ever done ..but I am going to give it my all !
I have never had an ounce of will power around food ..thats why I got to this weight ..but I have bought in all kinds of stuff to help me stick to the shakes ..and made a huge pan of plain turkey broth on Monday ..I am as ready as I will ever be .
Hubby wants to take me out for an early Valentines dinner tonight ..I have chosen my fave food in the universe ..Thai !
I wont be too much of a pig ..and will choose something with lots of vitamins and protein ..but I know I will enjoy every bite of my 'last supper' and all the more for eating it with my sweetheart .
Peter is my soul mate , best friend and lover ..my main support always .I am blessed to have him love me like he does . He means every thing to me ...
Off to have my morning swim now .
I have my Pre op at Humber tomorrow morning ...wish me luck guys .
Linda xxxxx
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I start the 2 weeks of Optifast tomorrow and I know its going to be the hardest thing I have ever done ..but I am going to give it my all !
I have never had an ounce of will power around food ..thats why I got to this weight ..but I have bought in all kinds of stuff to help me stick to the shakes ..and made a huge pan of plain turkey broth on Monday ..I am as ready as I will ever be .
Hubby wants to take me out for an early Valentines dinner tonight ..I have chosen my fave food in the universe ..Thai !
I wont be too much of a pig ..and will choose something with lots of vitamins and protein ..but I know I will enjoy every bite of my 'last supper' and all the more for eating it with my sweetheart .
Peter is my soul mate , best friend and lover ..my main support always .I am blessed to have him love me like he does . He means every thing to me ...
Off to have my morning swim now .
I have my Pre op at Humber tomorrow morning ...wish me luck guys .
Linda xxxxx
Getting closer .My Post op goals .
Feb 04, 2009
I start my 2 weeks optifast in just 7 days ....I hope I can stick to it . That is a worry for me ...I am certainly going to give it my best effort . In fact I am going to try doing a day of just protein shakes and clear liquids today ..to see what it feels like .
My mind is becoming more settled if any thing as these pre op days slowly drift by ...I am still scared but just want to get this whole thing done and behind me .It has filled my every waking thought for far too long ..its time I started moving on from this stage ...I am soo ready .
I wanted to write a few of my short and long term WLs goals here ...
1.To wake up knowing the surgery is done ... that I made it through ...and that things can only get better from here on in .
2.That no longer will I be held captive to my constant hunger and cravings to eat more than my body needs .I will be eating to live not living to eat .
3.That I will see a slimmer and much healthier me in the mirror .
4.That my constant stiffness and pain from my severe osteo arthritis will lessen more and more as I lose the weight and become more active .
5.That I will be able to wear all the clothes that I have in my closet that are too small for me at the moment .
6.That I will become less of a shut in ..my self esteem and energy will increase in leaps and bounds .
7.That I will like myself more .
8.I will start walking on a daily basis ...and my two little dogs will get the benefit of a proper daily walk .
9.that I will be able to wear prettier clothes and shoes .No more yoga pants ..bring on the tight jeans !
10.I will be off my cholesterol , pain and other meds .
11.I will be able to dance again .
12.I will be able to work full or part time again if I so desire .
13.I will hold my head up and be proud of myself at family functions .
14.I will get myself back on track in life ..allow myself to blossom ...and shower love and happiness on my husband and all those who come into contact with me .
I can hear bird song out side my window as I type this ..we are in the depths of Winter but they remind me that Spring really is 'just around the corner' !
This has been a very very long wait but the end of my struggles is almost here ...I go for my Pre Op testing next Thursday at Humber ..the same day I start Optifast . Peter and I are going to set off back early from the house this Sunday so we can attend the York support group meeting .I am looking forwards to seeing some new friends there ..and am hoping to meet up with Sharon in Peterborough this weekend too .
The day awaits ..must away and seize it . Waves hello to all reading this blog ..have a great day .xx
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My mind is becoming more settled if any thing as these pre op days slowly drift by ...I am still scared but just want to get this whole thing done and behind me .It has filled my every waking thought for far too long ..its time I started moving on from this stage ...I am soo ready .
I wanted to write a few of my short and long term WLs goals here ...
1.To wake up knowing the surgery is done ... that I made it through ...and that things can only get better from here on in .
2.That no longer will I be held captive to my constant hunger and cravings to eat more than my body needs .I will be eating to live not living to eat .
3.That I will see a slimmer and much healthier me in the mirror .
4.That my constant stiffness and pain from my severe osteo arthritis will lessen more and more as I lose the weight and become more active .
5.That I will be able to wear all the clothes that I have in my closet that are too small for me at the moment .
6.That I will become less of a shut in ..my self esteem and energy will increase in leaps and bounds .
7.That I will like myself more .
8.I will start walking on a daily basis ...and my two little dogs will get the benefit of a proper daily walk .
9.that I will be able to wear prettier clothes and shoes .No more yoga pants ..bring on the tight jeans !
10.I will be off my cholesterol , pain and other meds .
11.I will be able to dance again .
12.I will be able to work full or part time again if I so desire .
13.I will hold my head up and be proud of myself at family functions .
14.I will get myself back on track in life ..allow myself to blossom ...and shower love and happiness on my husband and all those who come into contact with me .
I can hear bird song out side my window as I type this ..we are in the depths of Winter but they remind me that Spring really is 'just around the corner' !
This has been a very very long wait but the end of my struggles is almost here ...I go for my Pre Op testing next Thursday at Humber ..the same day I start Optifast . Peter and I are going to set off back early from the house this Sunday so we can attend the York support group meeting .I am looking forwards to seeing some new friends there ..and am hoping to meet up with Sharon in Peterborough this weekend too .
The day awaits ..must away and seize it . Waves hello to all reading this blog ..have a great day .xx
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Little update on yesterdays surgery date change ...
Jan 30, 2009
I managed to speak with dr kleins secretary this morning . She was very sorry they had to change my surgery date a second time ...a cancer patient was seen yesterday who needs my slot on the 24th . Of course I agree that person should have priority ..in fact I am more than happy to be delayed so they can get much their needed cancer surgery . I hope they get better soon .
The secretary was actually very understanding of my situation and said that this new surgery date ..the 26th feb at 12 noon will stay set in stone ( I pray that is the case ) She told me I am the only surgery Dr Klein will do that day and he has allocated 4 hours OR time and 3 days as an in patient ( as long as no set backs ) at Humber .
I feel a whole lot better this morning ..and we are just headed out to our weekend place..so are looking forwards to the peace and beauty there ..its in the Kawarthas . We are hoping to be living up there full time come late May .. as my hubby is retiring then .
I have met up with a great lady there ..a member of this forum ..and together we are planning to set up a Peterborough and area support group..so if you know any one in that area who needs support please let me know .
Thanks so much to all who offered their support to me...I am really loving this forum .
xxx
Thanks also to all the wonderful ladies I met at the Durham region coffee night last Tuesday ..it was very good to get together with you all .
Bye for now ..hope you all have a fun weekend ...stay warm .
Linda xxxx
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The secretary was actually very understanding of my situation and said that this new surgery date ..the 26th feb at 12 noon will stay set in stone ( I pray that is the case ) She told me I am the only surgery Dr Klein will do that day and he has allocated 4 hours OR time and 3 days as an in patient ( as long as no set backs ) at Humber .
I feel a whole lot better this morning ..and we are just headed out to our weekend place..so are looking forwards to the peace and beauty there ..its in the Kawarthas . We are hoping to be living up there full time come late May .. as my hubby is retiring then .
I have met up with a great lady there ..a member of this forum ..and together we are planning to set up a Peterborough and area support group..so if you know any one in that area who needs support please let me know .
Thanks so much to all who offered their support to me...I am really loving this forum .
xxx
Thanks also to all the wonderful ladies I met at the Durham region coffee night last Tuesday ..it was very good to get together with you all .
Bye for now ..hope you all have a fun weekend ...stay warm .
Linda xxxx
Yet another surgery date postponement ...this sucks !
Jan 29, 2009
Dr Kleins secretary just left another message on my voice mail ..so I dont know all the details yet ..just that my revision to RNY has been delayed another2 days ..its now going to be on Thursday the 26th Feb . Can we say gutted ...(excuse the pun )
I am just feeling so disapointed ..they keep changing me to a later date ..this sucks !
I called back but they are gone for the day ..I just hope its an early morning surgery time . My husband has already changed his booked days off at work twice already .....
I think I need a chocolate fix ....
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I am just feeling so disapointed ..they keep changing me to a later date ..this sucks !
I called back but they are gone for the day ..I just hope its an early morning surgery time . My husband has already changed his booked days off at work twice already .....
I think I need a chocolate fix ....
I have a surgery angel .
Jan 26, 2009
Less than a month to my surgery now ...the days are passing by nicely . I still go from excited and happy to nervous and scared ..all perfectly normal of course . I am enjoying getting to know other local (and not so local ) wls'ers here. We were away last weekend ..and it was really nice to just leave my worries at home ..we went to a beautiful B&B in Orillia ...the breakfast was decadent ...then to Casino Rama to see the fabulous Eric Burdon ..what a voice that man still has !! We even won a nice jackpot on the slots afterwards . My husband has been a constant support through my wait for revision ..in fact during my whole long and convoluted WLS journey ..bless him . We had a lot of fun ..so nice to get away on such a beautiful cold and snowy weekend .
I am excited today and wanted to tell you that I now have a surgery angel ..Janet (Jan135) has very kindly offered to be my angel . ThanksJanet !
I am hoping hubby and I can make it to the Durham coffee night meet up tomorrow in Ajax . I want to meet up with the nice people who go ..so hope to see you there xxx
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I am excited today and wanted to tell you that I now have a surgery angel ..Janet (Jan135) has very kindly offered to be my angel . ThanksJanet !
I am hoping hubby and I can make it to the Durham coffee night meet up tomorrow in Ajax . I want to meet up with the nice people who go ..so hope to see you there xxx
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Toronto, XX
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Surgery
02/26/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 26, 2005
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