PrincessTatie
12/12/07
Dec 12, 2007
Wow is all I can say about this week that has just passed. I was in the hospital for over 3 days. I went to the ER on the month anniversary of my surgery. As always I thought the pain was just GAS, but come to find out it was not...I was having trouble keeping anything down...and that includes water. The weirdest thing is that right after sugery I was able to enjoy foods that all of a sudden gave me sooooo much trouble. Anyway, the ER visit turned into a admitted stay. I could only think about being opened up again, I was not in the mood for that at all....at all! I was sent to Ultrasound, the pain was hard...then I started hearing the word Gallbladder...I was pissed...I just losed 25lbs and I am already hearing the Gword. I tried to hide my tears, though I didn't do a good job. Sometimes when you pray you feel like you are taking a test and didn't study. Thank the Good Lord for Angels, and you know they come in all forms...all forms. After being admitted finally some pain meds, I was nervous...and I mean nervous. That night I got a visit from a surgical partner in my surgeon's group, that would ease my mind immediately. (My surgeon is out cause his wifey is having a baby). Dr. Schrope was amazing, she came by everyday to check on me. She constantly eased my mind through the test and the stay. When she wasn't able to make it, Dr. Bessler stopped by. I didn't know how important the descion with Valley Hospital Obesity Center was but I appreciate my Endo for recommending them. And Gio was a great support during the pain and guiding me in the right direction with post-op care. I got my first dialation yesterday and didn't feel a thing, this morning I got my second one I felt the difference immediately, thanks to Dr. Antler for that. Did I think that I would have any post op issues....HELL NO. But thanks to the good LORD, an Operating Room was not needed. And hopefully won't be needed!
Blessings and Prayers,
Tatie
Blessings and Prayers,
Tatie
11/27/07
Nov 26, 2007
I went to the doc yesterday I have officially lost 25 post op pounds. I am so happy! But of course I can't tell, but everyone around me can...I am so happy I made this decision! Still having trouble with water, but will work hard on water intake!
Praise God,
Tatie
Praise God,
Tatie
11/18/07
Nov 18, 2007
It has been a while since I have posted any update on here. I had surgery on 11/5/07, and it has been 13 days of ups and downs. I am still trying to get the hang of things. My sugery was great, my surgeon did a Great Job in my opinion. The hospital staff was great, Valley Hospital was great. I can still remember my first words to my boyfriend after sugery..."What was I thinking?". But I am a whimp when it comes to pain, but the morphine pump was great, but the itching was ridiculous, I guess I don't like drugs as much as I thought I did. I weighed myself today I have lost 13 pounds. I like to see differences in dress sizes, I don't think numbers impress me much....but it sure is nice to see myself under 300lbs, something I plan to never see again in my lifetime. This decision was so right, I am so glad I went this route there were moments I wasn't so sure but after all is said and done------I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!
9/17/07
Sep 17, 2007
I am so elated, went to the Hema this morning and found out the great news! I want to thank everyone for their support and prayers, I have Hema clearance! My hemoglobin was just creeping at the end, but after my last infusion I heard the news this morning. Hope to schedule WLS very soon...I will keep you posted. I am one of those folks that tend to say that God has a crazy sense of humor, I was feeling kind of down this morning, due to personal issues. I was talking to one of my best friends on the way to the doc's office, and she was just giving me wonderful words of encouragement, sometimes when you think you can't find that last bit of hope, God sends you Angels who pick you up and point you back in the right direction. I was feeling good after I got off the phone with her. As I walked in the building I said a silent prayer! As I headed for the chair to give my blood, I said to the tech, "please give me good news", when she said 11.5, I wanted to cry. Thanks again everyone who shared advice and encouragement, you already know what it meant to me.
8/9/07
Aug 08, 2007
I am leaving for a seven day cruise in 3 days. I am excited about going to see my best friend and best cousin, its a "girls just wanna have fun" cruise. We are leaving the men at home. I love the Carribean and can't wait to get on the beach. Even at this size I love to swim. I am a little disappointed that I gained back the 12lbs that I lost during the liquid diet stage, but I guess the depression and the need to get levels up played a role in that....I guess the excuses never stop. I hope the week goes by slowly. We All Need A Break from our LIVES. We hope to party from the time we leave PR to the time we return to PR. My boyfriend is meeting me in PR when we get back. Hopefully I will be in the mood for him, don't mind me that's how we do or should I say how I do! I had an infusion yesterday and I am feeling good. I am kinda worried about post-op with this iron and hemoglobin thing, but I can save that stress for later. I want to take the time to thank everyone on this site who has extended any words of encouragement or support, I can never express in words my gratitude and appreciation. As someone who is at the beginning of their journey, often times folks at OH are your only support system. I want to thank those who were that support system I needed especially when surgery got postponed(cancelled).
Hugs,
Tatie
Hugs,
Tatie
7/21/07
Jul 20, 2007
I guess yesterday was one of those days where the reality of this FAT life was put directly in my face, but nothing new about that.... I had to buy a dress for a formal party tried to find something at MACY'S because my mother found some really nice plus size dresses there....boy did I hit a hard brick wall. Every single dress I tried on was sooooosoooooo tight....cutting off circulation tight. I am feeling very low right now. I am wallowing in the thoughts of "how could I do this to myself?". I have been struggling with second thoughts but I know now that this surgery will save my life. No girdle can hide what I am working with now. Today was a tough day.Tatie
6/30/07
Jun 29, 2007
Yesterday found out that surgery was cancelled due to low hemoglobin. I don't think the news has truly hit me yet. But I know that I am very sad. I know that if it did happen and something happened to me....I know this is Divine Intervention, but its still hard to grasp. Hope to get this number up soon, and reschedule soon.
Wow,
Tatie
Wow,
Tatie
