Geminii37
3 Months Post Op and Down 63lbs ~ WOW!!
Dec 10, 2008
So let's see...
My hair is definitely coming out BIG TIME!! Thank goodness I had a lot of hair to begin with, I feel for those that have very thin hair because I cannot believe how much I'm losing everytime I brush my hair...UGH!!
I do feel better and people I work with compliment me daily on how good I'm looking. I do know I'm losing because I see the scale, but I guess as far as clothes wise I thought I would be down a few more sizes by now. Pre-Surgery I was wearing a 28 or 30 in some things, now I am in a 24 and XXL shirt. I have to keep reminding myself it has ONLY been 3 months. I know I have a ways to go. I guess I am getting excited because I have not been in even a size 20 since my twenties. So, I will not even recognize myself in the mirror once I get down to that size.
It is weird how food & eating is not really part of my life anymore. It actually is more of an annoyance than anything. I mean for me, I cannot just pull through a drive-thru anymore and making a meal for just me is not worth it. So, I just make sure to get my protein in and that's it.
I am so happy I did this, but don't get me wrong I don't think I was prepared for the emotional roller coaster I would be on. Food IS SOOOOO EMOTIONAL!! But as the time goes by I learn how to handle my emotions without it. It took me 16 years to get as big as I was...it will not change overnight.
I miss posting on the board and will try my best to get back in there to say "Hello". Thank you all who have been here for me, ecouraging me and accepting me without question. Love you!!
Two Months Down...feels much longer.
Nov 06, 2008
It seems like I should be posting about my 3 or fourth month not my second month post op. I feel like the surgery was months ago. Maybe that is why I am so impatient with my loss at this point. Well I did have a stall right before my monthly cycle which was right around the time I got into see Dr. Kirk for my 6 week follow up. However, I just saw him last week, so I was late getting my appt.
Good news is...my bloodwork that I was soooo worried about was GREAT!! The only thing low was my potassium which instead of being at 3.5 was at 3.1. But my worry about my protein level was for not. Debbie with Dr. Kirk's office said your protein looks great, the level is 17 - 39 and you are at 24, so whatever you doing...keep it up. LOL!! I have been sooo very worried about that because I haven't been able to do shakes since surgery...but all is well.
As far as weight loss it has slowed, but as of today I have lost a total of 54lbs. I hate the stall before my monthly cycle but I know this is the joys of womanhood. I also know that it will come back down too. I feel great and people at work remind me daily of "How Great I look". Wow, what would I do without them?? It is truly wonderful to work around that many people everyday who saw me at my heaviest and now see me losing all this weight. Love them all!!
Still trying to find foods that agree with me and are good for me. I also will start my excercise program soon as well. I have so much more to say especially in relation to my failing marriage but this will have to wait.
One month post op and finally feeling great!!
Oct 02, 2008
I found out what was causing the MAJOR sickness. Dr. Kirk asked about me taking my Prilosec, to which I said "I wasn't told to take any after surgery." He said OMG you need to be on that at the same strength as before surgery for a least 90 days. I started it IMMEDIATELY and have not been sick again. I am so HAPPY...
Thank you all for you support and encouragement, and I still hope to meet you all someday....I mean that.
32 lbs down...not feeling so hot.
Sep 21, 2008
However, I am very sick right now. Guess I cannot seem to figure it out. Friday evening I started having really bad problems with nauseousness. I will get so nauseous that I have to lay down or fear throwing up. I'm not sure what this is, maybe I am lactose intolerant now. Funny, because I have never had a problem with mild before. I mean I love cheese, cottage cheese and all the bad dairy too. But anyway I am hoping that this is just a phase or something. I will give Dr. G's office a call today to ask what they think. I am only 2.5 weeks post op so I know I need to be patient but I am kind of tired of being tired and now sick all day.
I am waiting for this initial 6 weeks to pass, I hear that is when life really starts looking up. All I can say is "Hurry Up" LOL.
The Road to Recovery
Sep 12, 2008
Well I haven't posted since before surgery, so I though I would give an update.
Today is day 9 post op and I am looking so forward to that two week mark when I can have an egg or cottage cheese. It is very true that everyone is different, I have heard from many on this site that the two week liquid was cake for them. Well not for me...I AM HUNGRY!! And I have been for the last 5 days. I keep thinking that Dr. G made my pouch bigger because I am an AMAZON WOMAN 5'11" tall. Anyway, I keep taking my liquids and vitamins and shots and think...it will ALL be worth it.
I have decided not to weigh until my 09/19 appt with Dr. G that way it will give my body time to recover from the anesthesia and surgery. But I can tell that I am losing, my clothes are getting baggy already and my mom hadn't seen me in a week and she couldn't believe how my face and mid section had slimmed down. I will post new pics after my F/U with Gorospe on the 19th.
I have told many people that this has been a more difficult process than I originally thought. Please don't get my wrong I knew the process, but just thought since my pain tolerance is high and I recover quickly it would have been pretty easy. Well I was WRONG, this has been a slow painful recovery, but I am through the worst. I am off pain meds for two days now, and am starting to have more energy. I am going to take it easy as I don't want to regress in my progess.
I am so grateful for my insurance company, for giving me this life saving procedure and I will not complain. I also am oh so grateful to the beautiful people on this board who have listened and shared their life stories with me...
I look so forward to the life I have ahead of me!!
Should have been having surgery today...
Aug 27, 2008
So, now looks as if I am scheduled for next week. One week to wait is nothing compared to having the BEST surgical outcome. I've waited 15+ years to have this life, I've only dreamed of...one week is a cake walk.
Surgery Postponed
Aug 26, 2008
I am very emotionally broken right now. Very quiet and to myself. My poor, beautiful son Josh doesn't quite know what to do for me. I will be okay, this I DO know, but just the thought of going through the whole liquids again, I was almost done and now this. Well, like they say "Anything worth anything is worth fighting for." So, this is my fight and I WILL WIN someday VERY soon!
Four day liquid starts tomorrow ~ Is it over yet??
Aug 22, 2008
I had my meeting with Dr. Kirk Tuesday and without trying have lost 6 pounds since my initial appt with Gorospe. Tomorrow starts my liquid diet as my surgery is all go for Thursday morning.
I cannot believe the emotional roller coaster I have been on since getting my surgery date. It took me awhile to get to where I am, and thought that the emotions would start to even out...not so much. However, I am going do this one day at a time and relish in the adventure. The sadness and gladness I want to feel it all.
I will be doing this the right way, NO CHEATING... And before long I will finally start seeing the same sexy woman in the mirror that I have seen in my mind for a very long time. I'm almost there....
Approved
Jul 24, 2008
I cannot seem to accurately describe the full extent of what I'm feeling right now...sooo many emotions. So, instead of trying I am just going to relish in the moment and take each day as it comes. Life for me is finally moving upward and what an AWESOME feeling it truly is.
Where I am now...
Jul 05, 2008
One the Dr. G said was that I would have 10 - 15 pounds of excess skin...YUCK!! But nothing is as bad as the "Life" I live right now.
Since my appt they have scheduled my sleep study and psych eval. Both are the end of July 21st and 29th. I am hoping to have my surgery at the end of August or beginning of September. Thank you all for the kind words of support and encouragement.
