Shannonsjoy
Its been so long since I wrote.....
Oct 19, 2008
So here are the stats...I am down to 185lbs. YAY!!!
Im so happy to be in the 100s again. Its been at least 7 years. I am loving my energy level. My back and feet pain is gone. I lived with that pain everyday and so happy that I can wake up, jump out of bed and start my day without easing up, waiting for my body to warm up and get those kinks out.
Now I know I should be happy with my WLS, and I really am. but I know I could be so much further along if I would just get out and exercise. I need to get my butt to the gym and tone this new body I am creating. That is the hardest part for me. I have 3 children that keep me so busy, but I just need to make the time for myself to do it. I have a new goal and I am going to do everything I can to work out at least 3 times a week and hope to walk inbetween for at least 45 minutes.
This is my update for now. I really need to get my beauty sleep. So good night!
I DID IT!!!
Mar 11, 2008
I went through with my Weight loss surgery on Thursday March 6th 2008. 
Its been a pretty good recovery period so far. I have been a little sore, and occasionally some pain. But overall I have been surprised at the comfort level
. I thought it would have been a lot worse. I am feeling pretty weak though. I know that is due to the lack of eating this body is used to. The first few days I slept ALOT! Now I am more awake and trying to walk around more.
My diet has consisted of Water, Protein Water, Tea, Boulion, Jello, and some juice.
Yesterday I had my first Protein Shake with banana. It was ok. I am not a huge fan at this point, but I will try and get them down. I also introduced V-8 juice and drinkable yougurt. I had the broth of some homemade soup that was really nice too. I dont think I can drink Boulion again if my life depended on it though. YUCK! Its so salty. Actually everything seems really sweet or really salty to me now. I hope that mellows out some.
Now with the scale. I weighed in at 244. That is so darn sad to me....GEEEEZ!!! The first two days I skipped the scale. On the third day, I was down to 242. On the 4th day I was 239. I weighed in yesterday which was day 5 and I was at 234.2 WOWOWOW! I dont know how I could have lost that much, but I will take it. Even if it is water weight, I know I will never see that number on the scale again. WOOHOO!
Today I am going to try and take it easy. I am gathering recipies for my puree or soft food phase. I should be getting to that on Thursday or at least by the weekend.
I am feeling good and optimistic for once. I am really looking forward to the changes that I am going to go through. By the time my niece is here in July I am hoping to be down 40lbs. That is a short time goal for me. Let's see if I can break 200 by July. I would be so darn happy!
Thats all for today!
Until WLS....I am starting WW again.
Jan 16, 2008
Hi again,
While I am trying to find a PCP, a surgeon, and dealing with my insurance (which is United Health Care) I need to be doing something. So I am going to start WW again using their point system.
I would love to hear everyones journey on how they got started and where they are now. I am trying to read as much as I can. I have seen a Surgeon here in Apple Valley and he only does Lap-Band. He says that I am a perfect canidate/patient for him. Do they all say that? They have my insurance information and says that it is a covered benifit and that we have quit a few things to submit. Medical records, which I just got. Psych report, how and where do I find someone to do that?? And other things. He says he has done 100 surgeries...is that enough?
I am sorry I am rambling on and out of order. I am just really overwhelmed with it all. I want to make the right decision. I want to make an educated decision.
Thanks again for listening.
Just getting started.
Jan 16, 2008
My name is Shannon and I live in Victorville Ca. I married a wonderful man 11 years ago and we have 3 children. I am a stay at home mom and do little jobs here and there to try and help out.
I have been struggling with my weight for about 10 years now. Its getting harder and harder to deal with the extra 100 lbs I am carrying around. I have had little success with diets and belive me I have tried them all. I have done Low Carb for years off and on. I will say that after all the diets I have tried I do like WW the best. But still, I havent lost anywhere near what I need to lose to feel motivated.
I am looking for help without taking pills. I do not like the effects I get with diet pills. That is all my PCP will help me with. I want to look into having WLS very soon. I have been considering it and researching it for almost a year now. I need help finding a Dr that will listen and understand my situation and be willing to help me.
I just had an appointment yesterday and I feel just defeated. My dr said he would rather see me 100 lbs overweight for the rest of my life than to support or refer me to weight loss surgery. UGH!!! I have been asking for help for years now and had my medical records printed to show him how long I have been asking for his help. I need a new Dr and a new one FAST!!!
Anyone have a Dr they can refer me to, that they trust and like???? I could use the help.
Thanks everyone that reads this. I am looking forward to learning a lot from everyone here.
