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Well, all of my pre-op have been completed and all I have to do is to show up at the hospital at 5:30am on June 6th.  Things are moving pretty fast right now and it seems that I can't keep up.  Finished all of my food shopping and getting things ready around the house.  I guess next time I post will be after my surgery.  So, until then, I will see everyone on the loser's bench again.

Hi Everyone - my surgery date got changed from June 3 to June 6th.  I am getting so close and I am beginning to get a little nervous about my next journey with this.  This will be a revision to RNY and hernia surgery combined.  I am looking forward to a second chance and have put things in place to make sure I stay on track.  It is becoming more real to me as each day gets closer.  Getting all of my supplies and food items that I will need when I arrive home on June 8th.  Well, I guess I will update everyone later as I get closer to my surgery date.

 

 

Hi Everyone,

I received a call from the surgeons office letting me know that I have been approved for the RNY revision and Hernia surgery.  I did not expect it to happen so quickly.  Maybe because of the Hernia and surgical clips that were left behind from my surgery in 2007.  I am scheduled for June 3, which is right around the corner and I am so excited but a little scared at the same time.  This will give me another opportunity to get it right this time.  I have learned what my triggers are and have been working on them.  Time to go grocery shopping to get all of my food items and protein products.  I already take bariatric vitamins so that will not be an issue.  My husband is getting everything ready for me around the house.  I think he is more excited that I am to get this surgery done because of the clips and hernia. 

I am so thankful that I get to do this one more time and get it right.  Until next time, see ya!

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

It has been along journey and I am about to embark on getting a RNY revision due to a re-gain and other factors.  I found a surgeon who is very good in conducting revisions on RNY patients.  I am somewhat upset with myself for letting this go so far without addressing my issues to get to the bottom of what is going on with me.  So, I had to go through the program all over again with the introductions, monthly weigh-ins, and meeting with the surgeon.  Thus far, I have completed all of the requirements for the revision with one last visit to my surgeon on next week.  After that, my paperwork will be sent in to the insurance company for review and approval.  Somehow I am more nervous this time than I was the first time because there were surgical clips left behind from my surgery in (2007) and I will be getting my hernia repaired as well.  I am so ready to get this process moving so I can start taking care of myself again.  I will keep everyone updated as to when my surgery date will be. 

 

Hi everyone - well, it's been a while and I am some what embrassed to say that I have failed my RNY.  I have competely gotten off track and I feel very upset right now for not following through.  I was feeling great at my lowest (150lbs) but now have gained back (50lbs).  I have gotten back on track with a visit to my nutristionist and we have a game plan.  I was so glad to meet with her and I know that everything will be alright.  I have the hard part which is getting back to eating right and exercising three times a week.  I asked her if she thought that I would be able to lose the weight and she said "yes".  I need much encouragement right now.  I know that I can do this. I feel sad sometimes because I look at my smaller size clothes and wish I was back to my size (6).  I know it's going to take some time but I'm willing to work the program.  I will update again in two weeks to give my progess.

Hi Everyone - well, it's been a while since I've posted anything.  I've been reading everyone's post here on the OH website and have been encouraged through my journey as a RNY patient.  To update everyone, I had my surgery on September 17, 2007 weighing 248.00.  As of today, I weigh 155 pounds and loving every minute of it.  I'm so amazed at how fast the time has passed by.  I've only dumped once and don't want to do that again. I pretty much haven't experienced that many stalls but don't weigh myself frequently.  I generally can tell by my clothes and how they fit. Friends who have not seen me for a while are blowned away.  I actually had one walk 
right by me and didn't recognize me.  That really motivates me to keep going.  Thank you to all of you who post frequently for you have encouraged and strengthen me throughout this journey.  I have 15 more pounds to go according to my goal at the doctors office.  Colleen

Well, I had my one month post-op visit and it turned out good.  Since the beginning my weight was at 248.00 at 5 feet 4 inches tall before surgery on 9/17/07, and as of yesterday (10/25/07) my weight was 205.  WOW!!  I have lost a total of 43 pounds.  That's incredible!!!  

I do have to slow it down a little per my nutristionist as to not lose to quickly.  So she increased my protein as well because of my exercising everday but overall I didn't think I would see my weight go down so quickly.  I can't wait until I'm in wonderland which is right around the corner.  

Colleen

July 25, 2007

Met with my surgeon today and things are moving pretty fast.  I have several tests to take but not many.  My surgeon stated that on my next visit (August 21) that he will give me a surgery date if I have all of my tests completed.  I think I will have all of my test completed when I meet with in in August.  This is becoming more of a reality to me now as I think about taking care of myself after taking care of everyone else.  I have even lost weight and I wasn't trying too.  I think about how I will look after six months post op. Well, until next time.

see ya!!!!

Colleen