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I'm Back !!
Mar 01, 2007
Sorry it's been so long since I've updated. Been alot going on here. Finally got moved and everything in place.
Been having problems keeping food and water down, it's like I told the dr.... I dont think I've been this sick my whole life as I have this past month. So, he put me on Compazine and Pepcid ( again ), to see if that helps..he's giving me 10 days to feel better....then he will schedule a endoscopy. I can understand the food... but the water ?? 2 sips of water and I'm sick sick. Who knows??
On the brighter side......
I have lost another 29 pounds last month, for a total of 63 pounds gone for good :) Have gone from 345 before surgery to 272 now !! Even being sick is worth it !!
Hope everyone is well and happy,
Huggs to All,
Lori
First CheckUp
Jan 12, 2007
Hi everyone !!
I had my first check up on the 10th.
Everything looks good and I even lost 34 pounds !! Poof..... gone forever :)
I was expecting maybe 20 if I was lucky !!
It really about floored me !!
Now, if I can only stand all this liquid diet until the 21st !!! Getting very bored with it..but then again I'm not hungry...just that something else sounds better !! Oh for a scrambled egg or some cottage cheese !!!!! Only 9 more days !!
Still having a problem getting all my protein in.... I'm finding most of it is disgusting.... its got to be the unflavored for me..even that pushes it some. Maybe its all the sickening sweet ?? That's almost a laugh.... sweets has always been my downfall.
Ohh.. and had my first WOW moment today..... I got dressed this morning, and put on the same pants I wore to the hospital...now of course they were a tad loose, to allow for swelling.....but.... I sure dont want to wear them outside of the house now.... I keep losing them !!!! If I dont keep hold of them they fall off :) :)
I guess thats all for now.. I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend !!
Huggs,
Lori
13 Days Post-Op
Jan 03, 2007
Well, here I am 13 days post-op and feeling a whole lot better. I tried to post something as soon as I came home, but all I wanted to do was cry. I was just miserable, and wondering what in the hell I did to myself. But I am feeling better now, my energy is starting to come back, and I can tell I've lost .... dont know how much ( no scale ) but I can tell...and so can other people. I'm still having problems getting all my protein and liquids in. I sip all day and now I'm up to 1 1/2 -2 bottles of water a day. Guess its just slow going. I have no desire to eat anything. Which is a good thing, I'm not even having much of the head hunger going on...that I'm truly grateful for.
My fiancee and I broke up on new years day... happy new year to me. But, we are still best friends and he is still one of my biggest supporters. There is still hope for us, just some family problems that has to be settled. Still hurts tho. That was the first time I've had a hunger pain since surgery... I ignored it and it went away. Havent had one since. Maybe head hunger.????
Going to town today, to do some errands... pay bills etc. We'll see how I feel when I get home.
I'd also like to thank Terri for comming up to the hospital to see me, and for the goody bag of proteins !! Huggs to you gf.
Thats all for now, Hope everyone had a safe and happy new years !!
Huggs,
Lori
1 More Day !!
Dec 20, 2006
It's been a long time gettn here, but it's finally here.
I'm working on getting this gallon of drink down.. not easy, but gettn there.
I've got a couple of loads of wash to do, and to pack up my c-pap.
It's been raining all day here, they say it may turn to ice tonight with snow :( As long as I make it to the hospital !!
Hope everyone is doing great !!
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
3 Days and Counting !!!
Dec 18, 2006
Hope everyone is doing good !!
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
6 Days and Counting !!!
Dec 15, 2006
Hope everyone has a great night !!!!!
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
9 Days & Counting !!
Dec 11, 2006
They also decided against doing the bladder surgery at the same time. Don't know why they changed their mind but they did. Maybe I won't be quite so miserable at Christmas :)
Hope everyone is doing well and have a great day !!
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
and So It Is.........
Dec 11, 2006
10 more days and counting !!
Yes, this month has just flown by :) I think all the Christmas activity has kept me busy. I am also sleeping better this time :)
I scrolled thru my blogs here and didnt see where I had metioned this...if I missed it and did..sorry for the repeat.
While I was up having my " pats " Dr. Sudan made me an appt. for the same day with Dr. Chu. ( they are all right there....same floor even ). Dr. Chu was to check my bladder for any signs of the cancer being back. I had been cancer free for 2 years, or so I had thought. The red spots that my orginal Dr. said not to worry about... well turns out that it is back.... guess I had never been cancer free. This I just found out on the phone this afternoon. Its just a simple re-section of my bladder. So, they are going to take care of it, while I'm having my RNY also. That is a possibility of taking care of 3 things all in one. RNY, bladder, and gallbladder ( if they can get to it) if they cant get to the gallbladder then it will be down the road.
All this and I'm moving in January too !!!! Thankfully it's just across the street :)
I guess thats all for now....
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
Postponed
Nov 28, 2006
Thats about all for now,
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
After Some Thinking........
Nov 25, 2006
As I sit here this morning thinking about the past year, I realize just how much I have accomplished. I was having a baaad week last week, and I still don't know for sure if I will be able to have my surgery as scheduled on the 29th, but after my pity party, I've decided..... So what if I can't have it on the 29th ?? ( Not that I'm not wishing and praying with all I have that I still can ). This is the only stumbling block I've ran into since I started this journey. If not this Wensday.... then next week or 2 weeks. After all its for a better surgery and we all know how important that is. So, I'm going to do myself and my family a favor, and just enjoy the day and not stress about it !! I guess I forgot to leave it in God's hands.... no more forgetting...I put it there, I'm leaving it there :)
I've also decided to share my list of things I'm looking forward to after surgery. It will also serve as a reminder of why I decided to do this... if I ever get the " why did I ever do this to myself ?? " state of mind !!
These are in no particular order............
* Get off blood pressure meds.
* Being able to soak in a nice hot tub, instead of a shower all the time.
* Being able to actually get down on the floor to play a game with my grandaughters.
* Find clothes in regular sizes....instead of plus size.
* Wear jeans without elastic waist.
* Being able to go horseback riding.... w/o worring about killing the horse.
* Having more energy....not being so tired all the time.
* Getting my knee replacements ( they won't do them until I reach 180 )
* Wear sexy lingerie ( and actually look sexy ).
* To feel as beautiful as Serge ( my fiancee ) tells me I am.
* Being able to walk without shortness of breath.
* To grow old...knowing I have lived my life to the fullest.
* Alot of women want to be able to cross their legs... I want to be able to sit " Indian style " again !!
I'm sure I'll come up with more and I'll post them at that time. But for now......
Y'all have a great day !!!!
Huggs & Blessings,
Lori
