Christine S.
I have been battling my weight for over 10 yrs now and a family member of mine had the gastric bypass done and I am very interested. I am sick of struggling with this. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia, and my weight does not help.
I want to enjoy life and participate in activities with my children.
I want to be healthy again.
We love to go camping & swimming. I enjoy playing games with my family,watching movies,nascar,and going for walks.(Can't wait to enjoy the walks again!)
I got my letter yesterday, 1/19/05, from the insurance,and I was approved!!! I can't believe it all the hard work and waiting has pulled-off and things are starting to become a reallity. Less than a month until my surgery,and I'm becoming very anxious and nervous.
1/22/05- Still quite nervous. Now I'm not sleeping. I've been having nightmares about things going wrong with the surgery.
More support from friends and family would help. My father thinks I am doing the wrong thing and takeing the easy way out. EASY! Yea, ok. NOT! Then there are the people that say I will put the weight back on.
I really need to rely more on my faith in God. He's helped me through so much in the past. I really need his help through this now.
Thank goodness for this site. Everyone is so great!
Well, I'll post again closer to my date.
1/26/05- I have been battleing pain from a hernia for the past 3 days. I called the surgeon's office and I am not having much luck getting any help for this. It scares me that they can't take the time to help me with such a small problem. What is gonna happen when I need them after the surgery?
Not sure what to do. Is this a sign? Should I cancel the surgery and find a different surgeon?
1/27/05- Finally heard from the surgeon. He called in a pain med to last until surgery. The pain isn't as bad anymore, as long as I don't move much. 19 days and counting!
2/7/05- Went to pre-op meeting on 2/3. The meeting was informative and helpful. Things are becoming a reality now. I'm feeling much more at ease now that I am letting God lead the way. 8 days and counting! I started the liquid diet today. Not to thrilled about it, but I know I have to. I'm sure it won't be that bad. Well, I'll post again closer to my surgery.
Thank you everyone for your support and thank you God!
2/10/05-So nervous and scared right now. I've wanted this surgery so bad for so long. Now I am having so many doubts. Not sure how to feel or what to do.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
2/25/05-Well, I'm home. It's been 1 week and 3 days. Feeling ok.I've lost 22lbs.Yahoo! I've been a little week the past couple of days. Hoping that will pass soon.
It's great to be on the losing side! I just need to get through the next few weeks and I think I will be fine. I've been emotional today. I know things will get easier.
APRIL 2005
April 18, 2005
Wow! Time really flies. I can't believe it's been 2 months already. I've lost 48lbs so far,Yahoo!! The first month was rocky at times,but I got through and things are going great. I can eat chicken, and other soft meats and foods. I still can't eat beef though. I can eat things with sugar, it doesn't effect me at all. So, I have to be very careful not to get carried away. Sometimes I look in the mirror and still see myself as 48lbs heavier, and other days I look and can't believe my eyes. My husband is very proud of me, and glad that I am happier. I'm proud of me too. See ya next entry.
July 19,2005
I'm doing GREAT! I've lost 83lbs so far. I can't believe how wonderful I feel. I have so much more energy. I'm having so much fun buying clothes. Can you believe I just said that?
I still have my moments though, where I eat the wrong thing, or to much, or to quick, I guess that's always gonna happen. It just doesn't happen as much.
My six month appointment is coming up next month. Wow, I can't believe 5 months have gone by already.
Well, I'll try to update after the appointment.