Tammy W.

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Tammy W. 21 years, 9 months ago

Well, 6 months have gone by since my surgery. I haven't felt this good in years! I've lost 73.5 lbs. and somewhere around 30" off my body. I still have about 40 lbs. to go to my goal. And I hope to accomplish that by my 1-year anniversary. I have no problems to speak of. I do dump from sugar and high fatty foods. So I do watch that carefully. I get my 8 glasses of water in per day and my 60 gms protein (as prescribed by my surgeon). I try to stay away from breads/pasta/potatoes, but do not cut them out all together, as they used to be my staples. But now, it's protein. But hey, you gotta treat yourself once in a while. On the day of surgery, I was wearing a size 24 and they were tight. Today, I'm a size 18 loose, soon to be 16. As far as "head hunger", none for me. I wasn't an emotional eater, so my moods do not depend on food for a fix. Just got my 6-month blood work back and everything except iron is in the normal range. And the iron is just a tad low. I will see Dr. Ikramuddin next week for my check-up. Looking forward to it. Any questions, feel free to e-mail me. Take care all!

Tammy W. 22 years, 2 months ago

Hello everyone! Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm approximately 1 month post-op and finally feeling really good. I had a set-back at about 2-3 weeks post-op. I tried working-out at Curves twice in one week and ended-up in so much pain I had to spend a weekend in bed. I'm back on my feet again and will be waiting for another week before trying that work-out again. I can eat pretty much anything but only 1/2 cup at a time. Any more than that and I feel pretty sick. I'm walking several times a week but am anxious for better weather to walk even more. I have to admit, those first days & weeks after surgery were not any fun. I wouldn't want to do that again for anything. I'm happy I had no complications and am looking forward to the new me. Any of you pre-ops out there, just a word that everyone's experience is different. Yours could be a breeze. But I think everyone experiences some discomfort, pain, nausea, or vomiting. Just be prepared for the worst & hope for the best. Good luck to everyone!

AngelNTx65 22 years, 3 months ago

Tammy~Well your day is almost here.I am so excited for you and I wish you the best.Take a deep breath and know you're about to do something truly wonderful for yourself.Please keep us posted. God Bless~Kim

BrendaSinger 22 years, 3 months ago

<font face="Lucida Casual"><font color="maroon"><b>~~~~Here's to a quick happy recovery. As YOUR day comes and goes...Remember to walk, drink, and cough as much as you can drag your butt to do! Many prayers sent your way. You can do it! God Bless us each and everyone. <br>Visit my profile...I have lots of great websites you can check out that may be of interest.<br> Happy New Year! Happy New You!</b></font></font><font face="Signature"><font size="+2"> ~~ Brenda~~</font size></font face>

DebPKansas 22 years, 3 months ago

WOW!!! This is it, your day is almost here!!! You are going to do GREAT!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs))) and smiles =)))

Kris V. 22 years, 3 months ago

Tammy, good luck on Tuesday!! I had my lap rny with Dr. I last Tuesday and I'm feeling pretty darn good. I went home at 2:00 Thursday and have been taking it easy, drinking my fluids, taking my medicine. I met Stephanie, she is having surgery the same day, and she is great. I hope you end up as roommates. I had a lady as mine and it was so fun to share with her during my stay.

lissapayne 22 years, 3 months ago

Just wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery! I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I am 8 months post op and have NO REGRETS! It just gets better every day. God Bless you!

KG B. 22 years, 4 months ago

Tammy, best wishes for your upcoming surgery. I had mine in November 2000, and I have never had a single regret. One thing that may help to remember is that the nervousness is over with when you wake up in the recovery room to your new life.

Robin E. 22 years, 4 months ago

Hi Tammy, Thanks for the e-mail. I am delighted to know others having surgery by Dr. Ikramuddin. I am looking forward to meeting you at the hospital. I'll get in touch with the other woman who has posted to your site. All the best to you on your journey. Robin Evanson

Stephanie G. 22 years, 4 months ago

Tammy, we have surgery the same day with Dr. Ikramuddin! Will the 22nd ever get here? :) Maybe we can walk the halls together. Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery.