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03/23 Hi there everyone. Trying to figure out where to post things on the site. I think that I posted in the wrong area before =) Anyhow, I think now I have found the correct place. Well I have to say that today, I feel better about the surgery. I went to brunch with a friend/coworker that had a friend who is post op. & he was with us. I was shocked with the amount of food he was eating and actually the food he was eating. It seems that he has definately gone off the program and consumes what he wants. My friend has told me that he gets sick alot of the time. You would think that after getting sick he would go back to what he should be eating. Guess not. Anyhow, I know the surgery is what I need to have to become healthy and to be able to enjoy the life that I want to enjoy. Headed out of town for a couple days tomorrow, so Ill post when im back... Its nice to work for an airline and go where ever you want... whenever !
03/26/03
Well.... 22 More days. I have started taking vitamins at the suggestion of some friends that have had the surgery, to build up some storage and give me more strength and resistance. I have also started on the eating techniques.. boy thats the hard one, trying to slow down eating and not drinking while im eating. Need to come up with some things that will help me out on that. Any suggestions ?? Well im outta here for the night. Ill post more this weekend.
03/29/03
19 days and counting. I went to the drug store and realized I have been taking the wrong Flintstones Vits. I now have the right ones. =0) Im sitting here at work today. Its my Friday. Very slow here and Im got everyone out to look over and I think im going to put notes in a database so that I can have it all in one place instead of referring to 5 different sources. I talked to a friend last night who is 1 yr post op and he looks great. I am getting so anixous. I know as it gets even closer, I will become more nervous than anything. Seems that I my friends are all pulling for me. Lots of the Flight Attendants that I deal with on a day to day basis.. Stop by and give me the best and tell me they will be thinking of me. Makes me feel great. My partner is getting excited for me as well. He is wanting to do my same food regime so that he can lose weight too... I told him he will need to eat more than me. So we will see. I will have to say if anything.. We are going to save money on eating out and stuff like that. We NEVER cook and are always on the road or in the air going somewhere. I have just thought of something else that im going to look forward too... No Seatbelt extender on flights... I hate it.. even though I have one of my own, please still see me putting it on and STARE. I hate it. =( Ok Ill stop talking now.. =) Update ya in a couple days.
**** April 3rd *** 14 Days left to wait
Well, Finally into April and I only have 2 weeks left to wait. Im getting sorta nervous but I know it will be great. From the suggestion of a fellow WLS member, I went out today and rented a lazy boy chair for 60 days. =) Its a great model, Lifts ya up and all. I opted not to get the one with the ice cooler attached. I would just stay stationary then HAHA Just back from Fla. Working for the airlines you have that perk to go whenever you want... Cant wait til I can retire that seat belt extender... I hate it ! Waiting on my protein supp. to arrive. I am in the process for making that list of people that Tony will need to call after I come out of surgery. Been exercising some. Going to join the YMCA after surgery so I can begin with water aerobics. Talk at everyone later... Ill post in a couple days ! HUGZ to all !
** April 4th **
Short Note - Getting excited... yet still have that nervousness deep inside...I keep looking in the mirror.. fantasizing what I will look like... Ok... pinch pinch back to reality.
********* APRIL 12th ********
5 days and counting
Well... I think its downhill from here. Pre Op testing is done. Having some Insurance-Hospital issues but im sure that will be resolved on Monday. Have everything I need for post op bought and at my house. So.. Now I play just the waiting game. Working til Wednesday PM so I dont think to much about it. Have to be at the hospital at 5 45am on Thursday am. Thank you to EVERYONE who has sent me a lil note here and there.... I really appreciate all the kind words and prayers !
Ill update more in a couple days.
Monday, April 14th....
Yeah !!!! My last day working 2- 12 Midnight on a regular basis. A co-worker took a job transfer and that means I get to work 5am-3pm. Must better for me since im an early bird anyhow.
I seem to have things together. Need to remember some last minute things but it will all be together. I have to THANK EVERYONE who has sent me such kind words of encouragement and love. I want to ESPECIALLY thank David & Dana, Anna, Cathi, David, Toney, and Jo for all the information and new friendships. HUGZ to you ALL !!!
Well... Ill post a lil something on Wednesday night !
04-16-03 Wednesday Night... Night Before Surgery !!!
Well its almost here and im ready for it. I think I have been ready for a long while now. People have been calling all day and tonight I went to church with my Partner, Father In Law & his wife. It was good for me. We are now back at the hotel and getting ready to hit the sack. 5 am comes early.
Well... Til I post again... Ill be on the other side.
*** Sunday 4/20 ***
Sorry I have not posted. My surgery was postponed til Monday 4/21 due to a patient emergency that my surgeon had to attend too. Yes I was very upset but with the support from Dr. Bolars staff, they were able to move things around to make it happen on Monday. I flew off to FL to chill out and relax due to what happened.
So... here I sit yet again waiting for the morning to come. =)
Maybe Ill go to sleep and not think anymore about it.
Ill post when I get home.
HUGZ TO ALL !
**** Saturday 4/26 ***
Fast Post.... Im home and doing well. moving around great and getting tired of the liquids... any suggestions ?? Im a substance person...chewing and all...
I have to get mom to the airport...talk more later
***** Wednesday 06/18 *** Almost 2 months Post OP
Hey EVERYONE.... Im so sorry that I have not posted more. I have been working alot and getting better and better as each day goes on. Since surgery, I have lost over 90 lbs now and feeling great. Still have problems getting in all my liquid, but I get in as much as I can. 3 weeks out, I had to be scoped and found that my stoma had basically closed up and they had to use a cathether to reopen it... The doctor said that I might have to have it done again, so im hoping not. I have been exercising here and there.. and everywhere. I will start to do regular exercising at a gym setup next week. Im looking forward to that.
Well thats all for now. Ill try and post more as the pounds come off !!! =)
Again HUGZ to all
**** August 24th 4 mths and 3 days post op ****
Hey all... Well Things are going well. My partner of 8 yrs had his surgery on 08/21. 4 mths after me. He is doing well and trying to tolerate the pain. As of Wedneday... I was down 143 lbs. Im real happy and looking forward to getting into lots more nice clothes. That is what I missed the most.
I need to work on the exercise routine somemore. Just can not seem to get into it. I have looked in the mirror and starting to see the signs of " The Sag " Yall know what I mean ! Hope that I can get some of that toned up.
Well.. Thats it for now. HUGZ to all
************* UPDATE 6/22/04 *****************************
Hope everyone is doing well. As I sit here typing... I cant believe that today, I am 1 yr 2 months out and weighing in UNDER 200 lbs. Since my last post, I had a tummy tuck and bi lateral mastectomy done June 4, 2004 in Cincinnati. I am SORE SORE SORE. Whoever said that reconstructive surgery was going to be easier than WLS... HA.. I have a thing or 2 to say about that. I am happy to have had it done, but im anixous to see the results !!! For those who have that hanging skin... its an incredible feeling to have it gone. and YES my insurance did pay for it after much time. From consult to surgery was 6+ months. Persistance is the key !!!
Well.. Ill check back in after im not as sore and post a better updated pic
HUGZ to all !!
************ Update 4/19/05 ********************
Almost 2 yrs Post OP !!!!! =) and at 174 lbs
Lots of things going on.... Maybe Ill just list em...
1) In a new relationship.... He is WONDERFUL and I think he will be the one where I will have a great family with.
2) Left my desk job at Comair and now im a Flight Attendant.
3) Tummy Tuck and Chest Reduction going well
4) In June, Ill be having a Lower Body Lift... Oh boy More pain.
So life is good.... =) Hope everyone out there is doing well too !!!!
****** June 6th UPDATE *******
Lower Body lifts are PAINFUL PAINFUL PAINFUL ********
Thats all ill say about that subject. Im home and trying to manage. 7 lbs of skin and no lipo ! yay !!!
I feel though my a** is now all the way on my back LOL LOL
Anyhow... WALK WALK WALK No one wants a CLOT !!!!
hugz to all
Keep up the Journey !!!!
HUGZ to ALL !!!!
