vdgronnie
IT IS OFFICIAL:11/10/04
I am officially set up for my surgery (December 28th). I am 36 yrs old, 281 lbs and 5' 7" tall. However, the day of my surgery I was weighing 289.5 lbs.
I am also scheduled for my phy. evaluation for the 15th of November. I am also, set up for my Pre-Op work for December 23rd. For this surgery I will be using my own blood. So I am scheduled for the Red Cross on November 26th and December 10th. I am also going to attend two of the group meetings before my surgery to get to know what others have go through and to gain friendships too.
MY FEELINGS:
I must say, I am excited and scared at the same time......Is that possible? Well, I'm glad that my mom will be in town to assist me as much as possible.
WHO KNOWS:
Only 2 individuals at my job know and my 2 supervisors know that I will be having a surgery, but they do not know what type. A sista, trying to keep it on the DL. My boyfriend doesn't know and as far as I am concern, he doesn't need to know. We may break up after some stuff that he did in our relationship anyway. So Float on BABY! Float ON!.....My roommates are also overweight and they do not know either. I choose to tell them something else because they both do not believe in these type of surgeries. But if they want to stay BIG, then go on. I choose not too. Until then PEACE
11/16/04
I had my phy evaluation on Monday 11/15/04. I must say they do a good job in making sure that you really want to do this surgery. I also, got my pre-op information for test on the 23rd and final test on the 27th, then the surgery on the 28th of December. While I was there, I met two other girls that were scheduled to have their surgeries this Thursday. The nurse there told me that on the 27th I will have to have tube down my throat to explore my intestines, I guess (have to look at the paper work again)...that alone scare the crap out of me. It got to me so bad, I started to dream about gaging.....hahahah LOL....I am really letting this surgery get to me. I guess since I have never had surgery, I don't know what to expect....Pray for me please, Pray for me....smile. Also, I will attend a group meeting this Wednesday with others that are scheduled or will be scheduled for their surgeries. I am excited about meeting these people........Until then PEACE.
11/17/04
I went to my first support group meeting. As I was walking into the hospital (meeting place)I begin to ask GOD in my heart was this the right thing to do. Show me some type of sign because I was not feeling easy about the tube going into my throat or any other pain. Low and behold, I ran into one of the ladies that I met this past Monday (Holly). She was in a hospital robe and everything. I asked her, why was she her and she told me that she had to do her pre-op test before surgery. I begin to ask her how was it and was it uncomfortable. She told me that it was easier than she thought. The only thing that she didn't like was drinking the barumn for the x-ray portion of the test.
I must say that speaking to her and her fiance made me feel a little at easy. I thought it was really special that he was there supporting her. Her fiance also stated that the staff at the hospital was very helpful and nice, "So far".
So in essence, GOD will letting me know that I had no need to worry, but to look to him in all things. After that encounter, I went to the support meeting with higher hopes..... The meeting was very informative and I was glad that I attended. Until next time PEACE !!!
11/19/04
This was a sad day,,,,,I went to donate my own blood. When they tested me they found that my iron was too low to give...It was a 30 and I needed at least a 33 to give my own blood. From what I understand, if my iron is low it is possible that the surgery can not be done. But I have faith that everything will work out just fine.
12/10/04
I went to give blood again and guess what??? Everything was good in the hood. I was able to give my blood.....In two weeks it jumped from 30 to 35....YEAH.....Oh, for all you IRON deficency people....I strongly recommend SLOW FE. It's the best.....Today was a good day.....Thank GOD.....The manager there expressed that I should never give blood again unless it was for myself. WHY? Well, because my vains are too small and it was a chanllege for them to draw blood from me. So, I was able to give a pint and the other pint I will get from the blood bank.
12/11/04
I went to my doctor's (Martinez) holiday party that he give every year. It was very enlightening. I saw most of his patients and how good they looked. They did a fashion show and showed their new commercial that is due to come out. I also got a chance to see my friend "Holly"....she's look great. She was on liquids still and because of that they served her soup....She's a trooper......
12/16/04
Well the time is drawing near......How am I feeling? Well still the same, excited and scared at the same time. I have a few test that are coming up on 12/23 and 12/27th. My mom will be here on the 26th of December. Well until then take care...
On 12/23/04 I had my Pre-Op testing. Can I say I hate needles.....I HATE NEEDLES!!!!.....I was so brused up by the time they were done with me. I went through an X-rays and I had to drink that Barium that everyone talks about. For me, it was not the bad. I just thought of it as "Temporary" and I was fine. I also had an ultra sound. I found out that I have a 3cm fibro that is located on the wall of my uterus. Thank God it was found. They told me that it's nothing to be concerned about. I can still have children and this fibro would not bother me if I decided to do that. I had blood drawn from here to kingdom come. I was a bit tired of that, needless to say.....
12/24 - One day passing by
12/25 - 2nd day passing by
12/26 - Church
12/27/04
Today is check in day.....My mom is in town. The hospital picked me up in their van early in the morning, so that my mom would not have to get up as early. (4:45 a.m.) to be exact....I could not believe that this was going to take place, FINALLY. Well, I arrived at the hospital and I met two other individuals that were scheduled for the same surgery. My surgery mates from Vegas. The day was a breeze. I was put to sleep to finish my Pre-Op testing (Endoscope). It was weird being put to sleep....A stone trip. It was the best sleep I ever had. I wanted to go back to sleep when they put me in my room. I ended up sharing a room with a young lady from Vegas and we got to know each other well. After that we both had our last three meals (Breakfast: toast, bacon & coffee / Lunch: Chicken Teriacki & rice & coffee/ Dinner: Spagetti, french bread, veggies & coffee).....After all of that good eating, they gave us both this stuff called (SlowEas) something like that. It was a cleanser for our colon before surgery. This (SlowEas) is used to avoid any type of infections in your intestines. Boy, it made us go to the bathroom like crazy. It was kinda hard drinking all One Gallon of it. It tasted like salt water...Not bad to consume.
12/28/04
Well, today is the day. Surgery Day. I wasn't scare, just inqusitive and tired from staying up the night before (using the bathroom). I guess I did not have time to be scared. They rolled me into the surgery room, hooked me to my I-V and I was knocked out. When I came to I was in ICU. When they pulled the tube out of my mouth, I was awaken by it. Then I just went back to sleep. I remember hearing my mom's voice say, "Ron, ron," Then I remember opening my eyes and giving her the thumbs up and a wink......SMILE.....Crazy right. Those drugs were a trip. I received several phone calls and had one friend that visited me (Gwen). I thank GOD for her kindness and knowledge. THANKS GWEN. After I was stable I was rolled to my room. I was there from 12/29 thru 1/1/05. Before Dr. Martinez released me I had my legs checked for blood clots and the drainage tube was removed. That tube was very interesting. It felt like a wave of water being pulled through my stomach. Once I passed everything I was release on January 1, 2005. THANK GOD....
Upon coming home, I decided to tell my roommates about what I had done and suprisingly they were supportive.
Well to make a long story short, I am recovering well. Since I have been at home I must say that the protein intake is a challege, but a must. I enjoy my soups and jello time....It breaks the repeatativeness.
01/10/05
Today was my follow up. I am doing good and I am down -20 pounds. YEAH!!!. That's a trip for 13 days....I guess all the liquids I am consuming must be doing it....smile. I have notice that when he removed the remainder of my staples, around my drainage hole has become num. I was told that was normal both by my doctors office and my mom. Well, I will keep you guys updated.....Until then PEACE.
02/09/05
Today was my second follow up.......stay tune......
I'm back I lost another 19 lbs and feeling good.
2/28/05
Today I returned to work. Boy, what a response from people that have not seen me in awhile (2 months & 1 week). One guy said to me, "Hey you lost a lot of weight". I just smile and said yes, I did. It's pretty interested to see how the men respond opposed how the women respond. I find that most of the women that are insecure about themselves just stare and wonder, "How did she do that"? The other women that are secure about themselves just gave me a compliment and kept it moving. It was interested to see that go on.
Now I can fit in most of my clothes and it feels good. It's a good problem to have, but I look kinda homeless in some of my clothes because they are too big. I am working out now and trying to get use to a routine.
3/8/05
Today I went to lunch with a friend who does not know that I had the surgery, but I think she's kinda of suspecious (sorry if I did not spell that right). I see her struggling with her weight and seeing that she is not trying to be jealous. She's one of the ones that just stare and has not acknowledge my weight loss. It's a trip. Well anyhow, I went to lunch with her and another lady that is overweight too. I had a soup and salad. I avoided the bread. While I was eating I noticed that she was taking a mental note of how I was eating, but she never said anything. That was a trip too. Well, that's all I have to say for now. See you all later. PEACE!
3/29/05
Today I went for my check up. My doctor complimented me right away. He said I look good. While he was examining me he notice that my stomach muscles were building up. He said, "Good Job". Currently I weigh 229.5. YEAH!......I was in a holding pattern for about 3 1/2 weeks. I thought the scale would never move, but it did. If I had a chance to do it all again, I would do it. I was blessed with no complications of any kind. One thing I have to get use to is the compliments of men. I haven't had that in a long time it has become a little strange to me.....but don't get me wrong I can get use to it really quickly....smile...
Until then, PEACE.
4/13/05
So far I have been experiencing the clothing falling off. Even my underwear. It's a trip. My slip (when I wear one) falls off too. I am consistantly getting compliments on my weight lost. On my last visit with my doctor, he was very pleased with my progress. His assistant even stated that I should be the next "poster child" for his establishment......Well, we will see.....smile....As far as working out, I have slowed down. I will have a telephone conversation with my trainer tonight. I'm ready to get it moving again. HEY ! Did I mention I got a second job too....It's the greatest and it will help me in purchasing new clothes while I go through this transition. (DressBarn). YEAH!!! I had been praying about what I was going to do when the clothes begin to fall. God answered my prayer... YEP! I mentioned earlier that I thought my boyfriend would leave once he found out about my surgery. I was wrong. He's even considering it too. We will see and I will keep ya posted. My mother and niece visited me last month too. My mom said my cheeks have dis-appeared. She hadn't seen me since my surgery (3 1/2 months). Well, I will update later....PEACE
5/18/05
Wow ! I haven't updated in awhile. I have much to share. Just last week I experience what one would call, "trapped gas". It was located in my back. Ya'll, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. It felt like I had strained back. It started on a Tuesday and by Friday, I was in a lot of pain. It was so much pain I had to take off work to go to the doctor. By Saturday evening it was a little better. The doctor told me to get malanta and I got something extra (Gas-X). Both of them worked pretty good. It was tough but I made it. Until then, PEACE....
6/21/05
Wow, I haven't updated in awhile. Much has happen. I DROPPED THE BOYFRIEND!...The best decision I could have ever made. I desever better. It was not because of my weight loss, it was becasue of him cheating before I even had the surgery. In my heart and in the back of my mind, I still did not trust him. That's all I will say about that. Well, me I am doing well. I am down 85lbs and feeling pretty good about myself. Currently, I am a 13/14 on the top and a 15/16 on the bottom. I am still getting use to the compliments, not to metion the attention that I get from men. I have been interviewing for a promotion upgrade. I am just waiting. I have been taking promotional exams too. Just waiting for that too. That's how the government works. We will see what God has in store......Oh, while I was at the doctor on yesterday, I saw my surgery soul sista (Erryn). She's looking sexy....YOU GO GIRL!....Her hubby is looking good too. YOU GO BOY!. Well, until later PEACE
10/24/05
WOW,,,It's been along time since I have updated.....So much has happen....I GOT THE PROMOTION TO SYSTEMS ANALYST!! I am down 98lbs and feeling fine.....I am getting so much attention it's scary. But I welcome the change......What can I say....Whew!! I am approaching my first year and I am exciting about what 2006 will bring......Also, I have been able to upgrade my house, got another roommate and I'm just happier.....I truly thank GOD for my change......and I wouldn't change a thing.....until then PEACE!!!! Oh, I am experiencing another platue. This is my second one so far.......and I need to get back into the gym......soon,,,soon....
12/28/05
HAPPY SURGERY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Today I wear a large top and I am wearing a size 13/14 bottoms. Looking good girl!!!! Other than that I am fine. I have been told that this surgery allows you to loose weight up to 18 months. Well, I have 6 more months before my body balances out. So, back to the gym I go. I begin on monday 12/26 and I will continue this time....I have about 40 lbs to go. I must admit I am loosing inches. I want to go another dress size down and I will be content. Also, I think my body is platuing because of my new promotion. I think when this is over my body will get more comfortable and move again......Well, I will talk to ya'll later....until then PEACE, LOVE and HAIR GREASE!!!
6/20/06
Wow, it's been a while since I updated my WLS Family. I am approaching my 38th birthday and I am soooooooo looking forward to it. I am scheduled for a few days off and later I will be going on a cruise with my boyfriend.....that's right,,,,boyfriend......He's the BOMB.......As you can see my weight lost has stopped but I believe I am loosing inches still.....My clothes fit just fine, but I know I need to get back to the gym on a consistant basis. Since my last entry, I have participated in a fashion show and everything.....It's been fun to re-live a past passion of mine.....I will up load a few pictures soon.
7/3/06
Today is a day of celebration.....I weight platue finally broke.....after 6 months.....Also, I have officially paid a trainer to take me to the next level. I want to focus on toning my arms, legs, abs & butt.....I am dedicating 6 weeks to this to ensure I have done everything to maximize this surgery..... Will update you all later.....PEACE
BEGINING WEIGHT 289
DATE: WEIGHT Weight Total Wt.
Loss Loss
1/10/05 269 (-20) 20 (Doctor's Visit)
2/09/05 250 (-19) 39 (Doctor's Visit)
3/28/05 229.5 (-21) 60 (Doctor's Visit)
4/28/05 220 (- 9) 69 (Home Scale)
5/28/05 210 (-10) 79 (Home Scale)
6/20/05 204 (- 6) 85 (Doctor's Visit)
6/28/05 Six month ***********************
7/28/05
8/28/05
9/12/05 (Doctor's Visit)
9/28/05
10/25/05 190 (-14) 99 (Home Scale) platues
11/28/05
1 year anniversary
12/28/05 190 (-0) 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue.
01/28/06 The same 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue
02/28/06 The same 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue
03/38/06 The same 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue
04/28/06 The same 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue
05/28/06 The same 99 (Home Scale) Still at my platue
06/30/06 190 (-2) 101(Home Scale) Finally broke...YEAH!
07/31/06
08/31/06
09/30/06
10/31/06
11/30/06
12/31/06
8/13/08
So much has occurred since my last entry.......I dropped the old boyfriend, who wasn't worth my time nor energy. I am now on a quest to regain ME!!!!!.....I am working out like crazy.....Will update photos later.....