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Onederland is Wonderful!!!!
Jan 29, 2008
Happy October!
Oct 16, 2007
I got an email from Chana today. She, too, is doing great! She loves working out (bless her heart) and has also had to make some modifications to her diet. All in all...we are fabulous!
Hopefully I will remember to write again before too long but if not...November will be here before we know it! Yippie
Freddie
Six Weeks Check Up
Sep 26, 2007
A friend of mine who has had weight loss surgery stopped by to see me yesterday. She is having some real health issues but she doesn't keep in touch with her surgeon and she doesn't follow the "rules" concerning protein and vitamins. Naughty girlie! All kidding aside...she looks wonderful but says that she feels just awful. This was a big wake up call for me to ensure that I get all of my protein every day...and vitamins...and water! I hope that she will be okay. She is a wonderful person and I hate to think of the suffering that she must have gone through.
Well, I will post again tomorrow if time permits. Hopefully life will settle down soon and everything will get back to normal. Happy Wednesday! Freddie
Terrific Tuesday!
Aug 14, 2007
I was getting a little nervous that I wasn't going to be able to contact my new friend Tami. Luckily I found her before her big day. She is such a sweetie.
It really is a great feeling to be connected to so many wonderful people and to have such a neat thing in common! This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself! I feel so good and I cannot believe that even I am successful!
Every day seems better than the previous one. If I get much happier I may explode!
Happy Tuesday, Everyone!
Monday, Monday...there'll be some changes made today
Aug 13, 2007
My first real fear!
Aug 09, 2007
Now for the fear...as a result of my post op visit, I was released to begin calcium and iron. Sounds like no big deal...right? Oh my goodness, have you seen the size of that iron pill? I was genuinely afraid! I thought about putting it in the blender to puree it (lol) but then my sweet husband reminded me that Dr. Spaw would not ask me to do anything that would hurt me. It still took me a good five minutes to stare at the size of that pill, say a prayer and then just go for it.
You know what...I survived! It was no problem. Go me! I am doing great and no silly iron supplement is going to scare me again! Another battle...WON!
Post Op Appointment Day
Aug 09, 2007
So far it has been a wonderful day! When I signed on this morning I had a message from Chana (my surgical sister from another mister!) She and I had our RnY on the same day although hers was earlier so technically she has the oldest pouch! Anyway, she is doing great and is tickled pink with her new tummy! It is almost like being a little kid again...every day is like Christmas. Chana says that she wakes up every morning excited...Me Too!!!! I just can't stay in the bed...I want to get up and see what the day has to offer! It is similar to when we were little and wanted to get up so we could go out to play! What a fun life!!!!
I can honestly say that this is without a doubt the best thing I have ever done for myself! I feel great and I have made so many new friends as a result of this surgery. I am so blessed! And did I mention how wonderful my husband is? He has always been wonderful but it seems as though he gets better every day! He makes sure I stay hydrated and that I get my protein in every day. He went with me to the support group meeting this week and I think he was just as excited as I was about the idea of plastic surgery after I loose my weight. I thought he would be against it but instead, he said that we should plan for it in about a year and a half. I love him so much! What a great guy!!!
Post-op and Peppy!
Aug 06, 2007
I had my surgery on July 23rd and I must say...it is the best thing I have ever done. The only problem I had was getting the nurses to unhook me so I could walk around (the first time.) They were really busy the day I had my procedure and it took a while...luckily after the first time, I was good to go! My wonderful husband Doug stayed with me through the whole thing. He is my rock. He made sure that I stayed hydrated and comfortable. I'm so lucky!
We did have a funny thing to happen during my hospital stay. I have a wonderful friend that I have known since eighth grade. We go to the same church and our families are as close as two could be. She was hospitalized for about a week at Baptist and her sweet husband David stayed by her side night and day until she was released. The nurses at Baptist are very friendly and make a point of getting to know not only the patients but also the family members. David and Trisha both have such warm and loving personalities, it is only natural that they would leave a lasting impression on anyone who meets them. Well, Trisha was released at the end of the week to return home to wait for a surgery date (her doctor was going to be out of town so they decided to wait.) The next week was my surgery. David (Trisha's husband) got in touch with Doug and volunteered to sit with me at the hospital while Doug came home to walk the dogs and get a shower. He is such a good friend! Anyway, the time came for Doug to leave and David showed up and took his place. The sweet little nurse came in to check me and immediately recognized David. He too recognized her and they greeted each other with big smiles but then the nurse looked at me...and then back at him...and then her smile faded. As the night progressed, she was still sweet to me but she looked at him in almost a disapproving manner. We couldn't figure it out...then it hit us! She thought he was being a rat! One week he was there with one woman...then next week a different woman! It was a hoot!!!! We had more fun with that!!!! Doug told him that he ought to run out of the room and holler, "Her husband is coming!!!" as he passed the nurses station! What fun!
We finally explained that we were just best friends but it sure was fun watching all of those folks get an attitude!!! You would just have to know David and Trisha to get the full effect!
Anyway, my experience was nothing short of wonderful. I was not nervous before or after. I read a book while I was in the holding area (Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies) and when I woke up...I had that pain that they said I would have in my shoulders and chest--gas from the procedure. And you know what? Just like the book said, as soon as I got up and walked...it got better!
I have not had any major complaints. I love my new lease on life and I couldn't be happier!
Living La Vida LIQUID
Jul 16, 2007
It is now almost time for bed and I have officially survived my first day of nothing but liquid. It wasn't awful at all. I had some of the most delicious protein drinks that one could imagine! Whey Gourmet rocks! I didn't even get hungry. Go figure!
One thing that has helped me more than just about anything else is the wonderful support from the folks on the Tennessee forum. What a great bunch of people. Thanks to everyone for the kind support! I went for the first time to the monthly luncheon. I was apprehensive about going because I was by myself and didn't really feel comfortable because I didn't know anyone. But surprise...it was SO much fun! Little did I know that I would be accepted by all of the people on this board...everyone was so nice! If you have never been to the lunch...go! Next time I'm bringing my husband so he can meet everyone, too!
Well, it is time for sleep. Tomorrow is another day of Living La Vida LIQUID!
Freddie
Day Four of the Pre-op Diet
Jul 12, 2007
Wow...this is getting much easier. I won't go so far as to say that I am not hungry but I am not doing too poorly. Next Monday I go on all liquid but I know that I can do it. I attended my first support group meeting at Centennial. What a great bunch of folks! It was wonderful to get to meet some of the people from the Tennessee Forum. I met Susan Jones and Beth and Scott (rj's mom and dad) and I also met a person who is having her surgery on the same day as me! Chana is my new surgical sister from another mister! We will be on the loser's bench very soon!
Happy Thursday to us all!!
Freddie
