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12 days out...
Dec 22, 2009
Well, it's been 12 days since my surgery! Life has been a whirlwind these past few days. I get to meet with my nutritionist for the 1st time since surgery tomorrow. I'm having alot of trouble getting my full protein intake everyday so that's something I need to bring up to her. I've tried everything, but it's like when i'm drinking my drink, or having some broth I finally have the feeling of being full and I never get enough protein in! Ugh, but I will get it figured out.
My surgery went ok. Though, recovery was supposively really scary. I honestly don't remember anything except requesting a new bed because mine hurt my back real bad. But I guess recovery should only be an hour, but for me it was 3 and a half. They couldn't get my blood pressure stabilized. I guess it was up at 170 over like 100 something. I reckon I had everyone scared for awhile. Then the day after surgery i was sick as a dog. My acid reflux was HORRIBLE and I was so nausious. Next thing I know I coughed up some black crap that was lodged in my throat and everything was better. But for the hours leading up to that were scary as hell too. But here I am. Feeling great! Can't wait to start my pureed diet tomorrow after the nutritionist clears me to start it!
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My surgery went ok. Though, recovery was supposively really scary. I honestly don't remember anything except requesting a new bed because mine hurt my back real bad. But I guess recovery should only be an hour, but for me it was 3 and a half. They couldn't get my blood pressure stabilized. I guess it was up at 170 over like 100 something. I reckon I had everyone scared for awhile. Then the day after surgery i was sick as a dog. My acid reflux was HORRIBLE and I was so nausious. Next thing I know I coughed up some black crap that was lodged in my throat and everything was better. But for the hours leading up to that were scary as hell too. But here I am. Feeling great! Can't wait to start my pureed diet tomorrow after the nutritionist clears me to start it!
3 days...wow
Dec 07, 2009
Well surgery in 3 days, and to say the least I am majorly stressed out! Saturday night I wrecked my car into the back of another SUV. I was going across a bridge and hit an ice patch and slammed into the back of the suv. Thankfully nobody was hurt, but it's like damn! Why me? So now I'm trying to get everything straightened out with insurance to get my car fixed, if it's fixable. Still not sure. And of course trying to figure out ways to work for the next 2 days and an appt. at the hospital on Wednesday that I have to go through. But as usual, everything will work itself out.
This carnation instant breakfast 6-times a day thing isn't going to bad. Of course I'd love to be eating some kind of food, but it works. Just keep having to think of the end results and that keeps me going! And now that I think of it, time for another glass of CIB!
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This carnation instant breakfast 6-times a day thing isn't going to bad. Of course I'd love to be eating some kind of food, but it works. Just keep having to think of the end results and that keeps me going! And now that I think of it, time for another glass of CIB!
It's official...
Nov 27, 2009
Well I got the final approval from my insurance company...I go in for my surgery on 12/10! I can't wait!
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Big wheel keep on turnin...
Jul 13, 2009
Haven't updated this thing in like 2 months. My WLS process is moving along, though not as fast as I want it to! So far I've met with my nutrionist twice and have had 2 sleep studies. The nutritionist is going pretty good for the most part. Alot of what she tells me I already know since my mom went through the surgery. I have to lose 40 pounds before my surgery, so my last appt with the nutritionist should be in October so I have to lose the weight by then. Between my first and second appt with her I only lost a whopping 4 pounds which really sucked. I felt so good about what I've been doing. I've cut out soda, except for maybe 1 every other week...no fast food...i've cut back on my portions and on all the foods she's advised me to. I go back on the 30th of this month so we'll see how I do then.
My 2 sleep studies resulted in me finding out that I do have sleep apnea. I'm now on a CPAP machine which i'm having alot of troubles with. I've now learned to take it off in my sleep which isn't good. It's just really hard getting used to it, but I know it takes time so hopefully within the next week or 2 everything will get better with it.
I'm in the process of getting a membership to the local Golds Gym, I'm just waiting to hear from a good friends sister who is a trainer there. She's trying to get me a good promotion rate so it doesn't cost too much. Right now I'm just walking daily on my lunch breaks at work which I know isn't doing too much, but it's better than what I was doing before which was absolutely nothing.
I'm just so ready to get my surgery! I'm ready to start a new life and get healthy and just be able to enjoy everything that I've always wanted to enjoy. So I have 4 nutrionist appts left, my psych appt which is on the 22nd, and my follow up with the surgeon. Then we can get my date and get the surgery done with!
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My 2 sleep studies resulted in me finding out that I do have sleep apnea. I'm now on a CPAP machine which i'm having alot of troubles with. I've now learned to take it off in my sleep which isn't good. It's just really hard getting used to it, but I know it takes time so hopefully within the next week or 2 everything will get better with it.
I'm in the process of getting a membership to the local Golds Gym, I'm just waiting to hear from a good friends sister who is a trainer there. She's trying to get me a good promotion rate so it doesn't cost too much. Right now I'm just walking daily on my lunch breaks at work which I know isn't doing too much, but it's better than what I was doing before which was absolutely nothing.
I'm just so ready to get my surgery! I'm ready to start a new life and get healthy and just be able to enjoy everything that I've always wanted to enjoy. So I have 4 nutrionist appts left, my psych appt which is on the 22nd, and my follow up with the surgeon. Then we can get my date and get the surgery done with!
Unstoppable
May 09, 2009
Well the ball is finally rolling on my surgery experience. On monday 4/27 I had my first appt. with my surgeon, Dr. Gorman. It went really well. He said I was a perfect candidate. Though, when they weighed me I wanted to cry. I'm currently at 381 pounds. I honestly didn't think I was up that much, but I am. Dr. Gorman set me up for a sleep study that I had this past Monday for sleep apnea. That was HELL! I'm hoping that I don't have sleep apnea because I can't go back to do another one of the sleep studies wearing the CPAP. That was worst sleeping night of my life. Bleh lol.
This Thursday I go to my first nutrionist appointment. Very nervous about that. And then like i said, if I have sleep apnea I have to go back again on the 19th for another sleep study to try wearing the CPAP, but I'm hoping that doesn't happen lol.
That's about it for now. Life is very hectic. Hopefully it slows down soon!
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This Thursday I go to my first nutrionist appointment. Very nervous about that. And then like i said, if I have sleep apnea I have to go back again on the 19th for another sleep study to try wearing the CPAP, but I'm hoping that doesn't happen lol.
That's about it for now. Life is very hectic. Hopefully it slows down soon!
Wow...been awhile
Apr 14, 2009
Wow, so it's been awhile since I've been on here. Life has been rough lately, but hopefully things will start looking up. I just recently moved. It was a very bittersweet move. But I'm only 30 minutes from where I used to be so it's not that bad.
With this whole move came alot of family drama. I went through a pretty crappy depression and unfortunately turned to food. I was doing great losing, but that's all changed. But I'm definitely coming out of the depression and I plan on setting up my consultation with the surgeon so I can get this ball rolling again! I can't wait! I think I'm finally ready to do this...
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With this whole move came alot of family drama. I went through a pretty crappy depression and unfortunately turned to food. I was doing great losing, but that's all changed. But I'm definitely coming out of the depression and I plan on setting up my consultation with the surgeon so I can get this ball rolling again! I can't wait! I think I'm finally ready to do this...
Sick...damn flu...
Jan 23, 2009
So I've had this crappy cough and whatnot the past 2 weeks. it's slowly been going away, and then all of a sudden I wake up this mornin and BOOM...i have no voice, my head feels like it's ready to explode, i can't stop sneezin or coughin, and i just feel miserable. Everyone kept laughing at me at work because since I work in a call center I have to talk on the phone and that just wasn't happenin, thank god i'm in a department where i don't take too many calls. All I have to say it's time to take me some NyQuill and put my ass to bed. Work bright and early and then thank god it's the weekend!
Miserable week, for the most part...(rambling post)
Jan 22, 2009
So I went to my seminar thing on Monday with the doctor i'm considering for my surgery. It went great. The doc seemed very straightforward and gave alot of good info. Spent Tuesday dealing with incompetence when I had to keep calling my insurance company to get some info. Kept getting the same damn person and somehow he kept disconnecting me. Last night was just absolutely horrible. It's like things from my past just keep seem to come back to haunt me...wait, maybe I should rephrase that...things from the past with the ex from hell keep coming back to haunt me....yeah, that sounds more like it. Thank god my boyfriend came up and spent the night last night. He seems to be the only thing anymore to keep me from going insane...which is why i have a feeling i'm going to be moving hopefully very soon. Took a sick day from work today. Just didn't feel like dealing with the everyday drama. But yeahhhhhhhhh.
On a good note, I have together everything I need to get done to get my surgery approved...so now I just need to start getting it all done so I can get this ball rolling and get my surgery. Oh, and yeah, I've decided that RNY is definitely the way to go for me! I was still considering the lapband, but after the seminar the other night my mind is set.
Alright, off to bed.
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On a good note, I have together everything I need to get done to get my surgery approved...so now I just need to start getting it all done so I can get this ball rolling and get my surgery. Oh, and yeah, I've decided that RNY is definitely the way to go for me! I was still considering the lapband, but after the seminar the other night my mind is set.
Alright, off to bed.
Woohoo...
Jan 12, 2009
So it's been a few weeks since I've updated this. I finally found a seminar thingy to go to on the 19th at the Chambersburg Hospital where my mom recently had a hernia operation done. I'm kind of nervous, but yet very excited to go and meet the doctor and whatnot and get an appt set up to get things movin. :)
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About Me
Chambersburg, PA
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25.6
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Surgery
12/10/2009
Surgery Date
Dec 30, 2008
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