Stephanie E.

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Hello everyone,  in my last post I forgot to mention that I am doing and feeling really good.  although I cant really see the weight loss when I look in the mirror, I can definitely tell in the way my clothes fit me.  I can go in my closet and pick out anything (and I am able to fit it)  I am wearing things I haven't worn in years!!!!  But a strange thing happened to me, I went to vitalady website and read how important and how protein restores our bodies along with getting enough fluids in and it clicked in my mind and body.  I say GOD happened!!!!!  What came to me is stop trying to get my protein at all at once.  What I mean by that is, I use Isopure (Dutch Chocolate)  and I was using 2 scoops to 12oz of water and this just took to long for me to get it down and I couldn't stand the taste or smell.  But now, I use 1scoop to 6oz water in the morning and that works out fine because I can do that and that is 25grams of protein and then later in the day about 1 or 2pm I do another scoop, so that is 50gram of protein plus what I am getting from my food so that is about 60 grams protein a day.  Right where I need to be.  Sorry for rambling but I thought this might help someone how was struggling like me.  The best part is, the taste and smell don't even bother me anymore.  YAY!!!!!!!!

Well, take care everyone and talk with you soon,

Stephanie aka kailowkey

P.S.
I will update my weight loss as soon a I weigh myself :)

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!!!!

I just wanted to give everyone an update on how everything is going, but I am having a hard time with the protein drinks.  I can no longer drink them without vomiting  But know that I am 6weeks out I am going to try to get my protein from eating, so please wish me luck.  I have not weighed myself since my 2 week followup so I am not sure how much weight I have lost since then, but I am going to weigh myself tomorrow and I will post.  I am still very grateful to GOD for my uneventful surgery and recovery.  There is still so much to re-learn about my body and this is really a journey.  Food has always been my comfort or brought me comfort and now that time has passed.  No more using food to help me, and really its great!  I am going to go know but I love you all and have a great YEAR!!!!

Stephanie aka kailowkey

Hello all,

well, I am back at work and doing ok.  I have had more pain in my stomach area today then the whole time since being discharged.  It's not bad but it is there.  I guess I just have to get back in the swing of things.  My energy is a little sluggish and I am just ready to crawl in my warm bed and go to sleep, but I sure it will pass.  The good thing is my job only consist of my sitting and not doing any strenuous work.  As for my progress, I think its going really well.  there are times when I want to eat something other then protein drinks or cream of chicken soup (strained)  but from what I hear everyone goes through that.  So far my WLS has been uneventful and I thank GOD for that.  My mood is really good and I do look forward to the future.  When I put on my work clothes this morning, they were loose and my shoes didn't fit me, they were too big, YAY!!!!  So, I tried the small ones in the back of my closet that I never could fit before, AND THEY FIT!!!! How insane is that?  Exactly 2 weeks out and my feet already went down 2 sizes.  Everything is just so amazing to me right now.  Ok, I will stop now, but I will keep everyone posted.

Take care all and GOD bless us all,
Stephanie

Hello all,

things for me are going great, thank GOD every minute.  I have had no problems thus far, and I cannot express my gratitude to GOD and my family enough.  The only part about this is WLS, I am alreadyy bored with my full liquid diet  but I know it will get better.  I went to see my primary doctor today and she was amazed at my progress and I lost 16LBS!!!!  Is that insane?  16Lbs. since last Monday!  I am good to go back to work Monday Nov. 30Th so I will definitely let you know how my first day is.  I have an office job and just sit most of the day so it shouldn't be to stressful or strenuous.   I do get a little tired during the day but nothing I cant get through.  I remember my sister going through that too but I that, that too shall pass.  well, I am going to go to bed now but I wanted to let you all know about the progress.

Thank you all and GOD bless us all,
Stephanie

WOW!!!!  the anticipation of that surgery was driving me wild!  My mom is so sweet, I couldn't have my phone with me right after surgery so I showed her how to make the comment on my blog, AND SHE DID ITI just didn't want any of you to worry like I do about some of the members that take a while to post.  Anyway, its over and I feel pretty good.  I had my surgery Monday evening at about 4pm and was discharged yesterday evening Thursday November 19th.  I think the hardest part was the first 2-3days with the gas pain, my sister described her pain as breaking her in half and that was a good analogy.  But it is not so bad that it is unbearable, you can deal.  Another part I didn't like was the barium swallow, still not that bad but the stuff you drink will make you wretch, it is extremely nasty tasting but again that too will pass  I just kept thinking this is one the obstacles I have to jump over to get where I want to be.  It is really really really, super good to be in communication with someone that has had the surgery and has been through what you are going.  I would advice people to get personal with our sisters and brothers that have already had the surgery so you will have someone you can call and ask those important questions that come up after surgery.  For me that has been my little sister Donya has been a true inspiration for me and just today I asked her about the pain I was feeling behind my leg at my calf and she said "girl I had that same pain too"  but she reassured me its not a blood clot.  She knows what she is talking about (SHE IS A NURSE)   but I mean she really made it easy for me so please get a buddy, if you want me or my sister just let us know we love new FRIENDS and will exchange numbers, cause sometimes you need to call right now, not email and wait on a response (You Feel Me)

Anyway ladies, my sisters, I just wanted to give you a little update and now I am a little tired so I am going to take a nap.  Oh, I am getting around pretty good.  In and out of bed on and off the toilet and as soon as I get finished my boy-for-friend is going to help me with my first shower.  I know you all think I am crazy with the boy for friend thing, huh?  WELL, it's complicated

Love you all and GOD bless us all,
Stephanie aka kailowkey

HELLO ALL!!!!!!!!!! my name is Peggy I'm Stephanie mom she wanted me to let you all know when she was out of surgery

she is out,
 
doing good besides the pain!! the surgery went well


Peggy

Hey my peeps, 

I just wanted to thank everyone for their words of encouragement and for keeping me in their prayers.  I am going to take my phone so I can keep you all posted and take lots of pictures to share.  I am so ready for this new journey , I feel like I am starting a new life and really I am.  I have my bag already packed and ready to go

Hello my OH fam!  I went to my first pre op appt. today and it was good.  I met with the nutritionist and the nurse coordinator.  I also learned a few things, like I cant have sex for 4 weeks    that's not even cool.  Just playing, I will do whatever I need to do to have a successful surgery and recovery.  I am still very excited and anxious to get the surgery over with.  I think the anticipation of the surgery is what is making me so anxious and not the surgery itself.  I am truly confident with my doctor but I know that all the glory goes to GOD.  I look at the before and after pictures of my OH fam and my sisters pictures and this is truly a miracle to me.  I know it is going to take work, hard work and determination but I want this.  I told my family that if something happens (GOD forbid) and I don't make it, please remember that I was not happy being overweight and that having this surgery or knowing I am having this surgery is pure bliss for me.  I don't want to be negative but I do want my family to know that I truly with all my heart and soul wanted this surgery and know the risk involved and to me my unhappiness out weighed the risk.  Now, on a lighter note,  3 MORE DAYS TIL SURGERY DAY!!!!  I have just had so much support from everyone.  My boy for friend, daughter in law, yes I have a daughter in law :) my little sister who cleared the path for WLS for me, my wonderful son and lastly to the worlds greatest mother, MINE!!!.  When my sister had her surgery my mother was a nervous wreck and did not want her to have it done, but now she knows more and she is ok with it.  Not fine just ok   I am just in total awe of my families support.  I cant leave out my 3 precious babies and they are my nephews Keylin and Khairi and my grand daughter Laneyah.  This whole process (from the consultation with Dr. Morton to getting the surgery scheduled and requesting time off work) has been so smooth and simple.  I just have to thank GOD for everything and to me, when things are simple that's when its meant to be.  Anyway, there I go babbling :) I just wanted to write what I am feeling at this moment, now you know I could get back on here in 10 minutes pissed at  the same people I just wrote about but that's me being me   I will keep everyone posted on my many mood swings.

GOD bless us all, and stay positive.

Hello all, well my surgery is on Monday and I am nervous and excited all at the same time.  I am just ready to have the surgery and start my WL journey.  My sister is 3 almost 4 years out and she is a great inspiration and teacher.  I have learned so much just by watching her and asking questions.  People (haters) keep saying "that's the easy way out"  there is nothing easy about making the decision to have surgery, following a liquid diet, following a soft food diet,  there is nothing easy about sip, sip, sip, breath, breath, breath!!!!  I think it takes strong people to have this surgery.  Anyway, congrats to us all for choosing a new life.
OMG! I got way off the subject :) I am just babbling but I am really excited and will blog as soon as I get home.  I am going to try and have my sister log on and let you all know how I am doing, but if not you are more then welcomed to call my sister or my cell.

talk with you soon and GOD bless us all

By the way, Donya E aka dde is my little sister :)

I can't explain how ready I am for this surgery.  My sister had her surgery about 3 years ago and she is doing great, but I thought if I have the surgery I would not make it because of this strange relationship I have in my head with GOD.  I now know that I am not going to be punished because I have the surgery.  I just know that I can no longer live like this, FAT.  I have tried everything and nothing last.  I will do what I am suppose to, I will listen and do what my little sister tells me to do   I am also ending an emotional abusive relationship the same month as my surgery Scarry but I have the support of EVERYBODY in my family and friends.  My surgery is scheduled for Novemver 16th and I am nervous and excited at the same time.   From this point on I am only looking up to GOD and moving forward, no looking down or back!!!!!

10/17/2009