dillowb
5 months
Mar 30, 2007
03/30/07
I remember when I first went for my consult, the counsler asked why I wanted to have surgery. One of the things I said was that I wanted to be able to climb the stairs at the court house without having to stop and catch my breath, I did that today. (I have to do small claims for my work) I can reach my toe nails to polish them, I can cross my legs, I can be there for my grandchildren.
I still have a ways to go but I will get there. I have reached a plateau but I know it won't last forever. I just have to keep pluging along. I have went down 8 pants sizes, am out of all my reserves (you know the ones "I better keep these cause I might loose weight" clothes) I have bought a pair of jeans and a belt. I would rather not buy new if I don't have too so checking out Goodwill, no clothes but did get 4 pair of shoes!
2 months
Jan 02, 2007
Jan. 2, 2007
It is just a little over 2 months for me. I have lost 50 lbs so far. I don't really see it when I look in a mirror but I know it is true. I am wearing clothes that I haven't worn in years and they were tight on me then, now they are loose. I am sure glad I kept them, always thinking I would loose weight. Well, now I am!
My hair is driving me crazy, just glasses length now. Growing hair out is very difficult, it is at this stage that I want to whack it off. I am not going to do that this time though. I am going for a new hair do for when I am smaller.
Going to physical therapy now, insurance is paying so I don't get muscle atrophy. I am doing a lot of cardio and some arm things, also working on balance. They give a free month at the gym after therapy, I will be glad to get that.
It is just a little over 2 months for me. I have lost 50 lbs so far. I don't really see it when I look in a mirror but I know it is true. I am wearing clothes that I haven't worn in years and they were tight on me then, now they are loose. I am sure glad I kept them, always thinking I would loose weight. Well, now I am!
My hair is driving me crazy, just glasses length now. Growing hair out is very difficult, it is at this stage that I want to whack it off. I am not going to do that this time though. I am going for a new hair do for when I am smaller.
Going to physical therapy now, insurance is paying so I don't get muscle atrophy. I am doing a lot of cardio and some arm things, also working on balance. They give a free month at the gym after therapy, I will be glad to get that.
Stress
Nov 25, 2006
Nov. 25, 2006
My best friend used to be Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Whenever I had a bad day, tons of stress, heartbreak, whatever it was, ice cream was there for me. Now that I have had surgery my friend can't be there anymore! Finding a replacement is hard.
I have barely ate today, I know how bad that is for me. Tomorrow is one month since surgery, I need to eat, I need protein! I need to get rid of my pain from my husband's visit to see the kids today! I have cleaned house till I feel like I am going to fall over, it still isn't done. I go through everything, looking at memories. I miss my old friend ice cream but at least the house is becoming decluttered!
My best friend used to be Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Whenever I had a bad day, tons of stress, heartbreak, whatever it was, ice cream was there for me. Now that I have had surgery my friend can't be there anymore! Finding a replacement is hard.
I have barely ate today, I know how bad that is for me. Tomorrow is one month since surgery, I need to eat, I need protein! I need to get rid of my pain from my husband's visit to see the kids today! I have cleaned house till I feel like I am going to fall over, it still isn't done. I go through everything, looking at memories. I miss my old friend ice cream but at least the house is becoming decluttered!
Over did it!
Nov 09, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
Having some pain on my left side today, it started yesterday. I called and talked to Pam, the nurse, at Holzer. She said I probably overdid it yesterday, that is when the pain started. I am not supposed to lift over 10 lbs., I lifted a bit more than that yesterday. My grandson was crying, all I did was move him over onto my lap, my daughter is upset with me now becasue I am hurting. I could not let him cry, I miss snuggling him. Oh well, daughter is watching me today to make sure I don't do that again.
Having some pain on my left side today, it started yesterday. I called and talked to Pam, the nurse, at Holzer. She said I probably overdid it yesterday, that is when the pain started. I am not supposed to lift over 10 lbs., I lifted a bit more than that yesterday. My grandson was crying, all I did was move him over onto my lap, my daughter is upset with me now becasue I am hurting. I could not let him cry, I miss snuggling him. Oh well, daughter is watching me today to make sure I don't do that again.
1st. checkup post-op
Nov 03, 2006
Nov. 3, 2006
Went to get my first check up, officialy I have lost 7 lbs. I was last weighed at the clinic on Aug. 1, 2006, weight was 265, today I weighed 258. I told the nurse I had gained over the time before surgery (that last couple weeks I ate everything I knew I couldn't eat again). She told me since I weighed myself the night before surgery I could go by my scales unofficially. That weight was 277, today's weight at home is 261 which is a loss of 16 lbs.
Was told I need more protein, am trying but things don't taste good. Promised I would try cottage cheese. I will do that tomorrow
Went to get my first check up, officialy I have lost 7 lbs. I was last weighed at the clinic on Aug. 1, 2006, weight was 265, today I weighed 258. I told the nurse I had gained over the time before surgery (that last couple weeks I ate everything I knew I couldn't eat again). She told me since I weighed myself the night before surgery I could go by my scales unofficially. That weight was 277, today's weight at home is 261 which is a loss of 16 lbs.
Was told I need more protein, am trying but things don't taste good. Promised I would try cottage cheese. I will do that tomorrow
Family
Nov 02, 2006
Nov. 2, 2006
When I started this journey I was sure of who would help me when I came home from the hospital. I was with my husband for 33 years, since I was 15. In April of 2006 he said he wasn't happy and moved to our motor home an hour away so he could be closer to his work. I was devistated to say the least! Should I give up on surgery? Who would take care of me? In July I finally told my sister about him leaving and wanting the surgery. She has been with me from that point on. She went to my meetings with me, listened to me cry, gave me the encourgement I needed. She took me to surgery, ( he was there also) brought me home, helped me up, fixed my food, just everything I needed. My daughters have been here to help and for that I am also grateful; one has 9 month old twin girls and the other has a 3 month old boy, they have their hands full without taking care of me too. They were here and they tried, that is what counts. I love them with all my heart for helping me through all these changes in my life.
When I started this journey I was sure of who would help me when I came home from the hospital. I was with my husband for 33 years, since I was 15. In April of 2006 he said he wasn't happy and moved to our motor home an hour away so he could be closer to his work. I was devistated to say the least! Should I give up on surgery? Who would take care of me? In July I finally told my sister about him leaving and wanting the surgery. She has been with me from that point on. She went to my meetings with me, listened to me cry, gave me the encourgement I needed. She took me to surgery, ( he was there also) brought me home, helped me up, fixed my food, just everything I needed. My daughters have been here to help and for that I am also grateful; one has 9 month old twin girls and the other has a 3 month old boy, they have their hands full without taking care of me too. They were here and they tried, that is what counts. I love them with all my heart for helping me through all these changes in my life.
Leaving hospital
Oct 31, 2006
Oct. 28, 2006
I left the hospital with my presciption for pain medication. No more button to push every 10 minutes. I don't know if I can do this! Pain is intense but I grit my teeth. My sister is driving, she is nervous she is hurting me. We make it home after 1 hour. Get pain medication, it is nasty but I take it. Try not to move much till it kicks in. Have to have help getting up and down but I am doing it. I wonder if it would have been better to be fat, why did I do this to myself? I know it will get better every day but still can't stand it today!!
I left the hospital with my presciption for pain medication. No more button to push every 10 minutes. I don't know if I can do this! Pain is intense but I grit my teeth. My sister is driving, she is nervous she is hurting me. We make it home after 1 hour. Get pain medication, it is nasty but I take it. Try not to move much till it kicks in. Have to have help getting up and down but I am doing it. I wonder if it would have been better to be fat, why did I do this to myself? I know it will get better every day but still can't stand it today!!
