Debbie H.

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218 pounds...in the teens!!!  Haven't weighted this "light" in a million years!!  SUrgery was 9 weeks ago and I am down.. 38 pounds. Very happy with my loss althought I have had many issues, ulcers and throwing up but feel like I am on the road to recovery now.   

Posted some new pics..looking better, the change is noticeable and I am feeling better.  Will take full body shots soon, wardrobe limited..and haven't had a chance to tackle my husband into taking pics yet.  got a haircut today, hair thinning..don't like that.  Going on a short trip to see my kids in Virginia, anxious to see what they say...almost 40 pounds lighter than last visit.

Keep cool and take care...  

I was in Pitt Memorial for 6 days with an ulcer in my new pouch..what a mess, meds, IV's, no sleep , no food and running to the bathroom due to my hanging juice bar that I took everywhere.  It was not fun and I am so happy to be home.  Still lots of meds and easy going on food but I am recovering.  Brenda a OH friend brought me a care package that was a life saver...it was so nice to meet her and have a visitor.My poor husbandrunning up and down the road in the heat.......Anyway..home and feeling better..down to 226
 

  Is what Dr Pender said to me today when i whined that i had only lost 25 pounds in one month.  That shut me up.  I have a kidney thing going on and don't pee and when I do it is very dark and not much...he did lab work, yeast infection still here..and besides urine and blood I have to have an Endoscopy next week because of my food getting hung up all the time.  So down from 256 tp 233..can't fuss....
 

Went to lunch with my husband and watched him eat ribs and the works..all my stuff got hung up as usual and I want a HAMBURGER with the WORKS and a Tall Sweet tea!!!!  I am hungry and everything I eat comes back or gets stuck...Yes I am only out less than a month and have lost 20 pounds but I want real FOOD....
This too shall pass...nap time..is there any protein stuff that is not in shake form or so sickening sweet that it makes you sick????
Can not get the protein down either..help...

I am doing ok post op..down to 238 from 256 but I peter out about 2pm and have to nap..and food gets stuck and I feel weak.  Not much energy in the afternoon..trying to take all meds and vitamins and drink all the water..protein shake and food..days are too short for all that..am I doing something wrong?

Right now my stomach hurts and I need a nap but it is toolate in the day..sleeping ok at night but tire easy.  I know I am only 3 weeks out but geez, I am pooped!

Is this normal?

15 days out..19 pounds gone!  All  is well..One surgery site is infected and has to be packed by a home health nurse everyday for a couple weeks, but other than that I feel GOOD.

Feeling really good..one place on my tummy still hurts but all the others are fine.  Itchy and colorful but fine.  I am losing about a pound a day...that is fine and I am not hungry or thristy..drinking plenty of water and I added a sweet potoato and refried beans paste that is yummy...

Energy level ok and sleeping well.  I see Dr. Pender July 6 for my 2 weeks check up...

Keep on enjoying each day.

well..feeling almost myself..I am sore and bruised but happy and feeling good.  Will go out tomorrow for the first time...the left side gets the worst of it all so my side still hurts.  But all in all I am fine.  My husband Rob has been a great caretakers and I have worn him out..

Thanks to all of you that helped me with support and all.  I vow I will never eat anything that doesn't taste wonderful and is uber healthy and good for me..this my friends is no joke..this is serious stuff and to mess this up would be just ...don't know  a word strong enough.  I want to live and I want to eat good food that will nurish me ...

My best to all...

I am home....looks like I lost a knife fight but I am ok..Surgery Monday home Wednesday..up and around today.
All is well..thanks for your call Joann, so sweet of you and really helped!