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brandiabarnes' Blog
 

2 hours to go

I couldn 't sleep much last night. I may have gotten about 2 or 4 hours of sleep.. Very very thirsty, but no water before surgery...Just finished walking dogs with my Dad around the block and took a showe..downstairs just wanting to get this over with...Im very thirsty though!!! uuggghhh..Im gonna take some pre pictures on my cell phone. I was going to get a camcorder but Ill wait unitl I have lost 20 lbs. I am going to reward myself for each mini goal...Well I will check in right before the surgery and after....
brandiabarnes

brandiabarnes

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Dig It Dog
 

cooking, motivation, and watching tv

I've noticed that i'm becoming more hesitant to cook for myself and my family as I've been going through the process and learning about the ins and outs of weight loss. I'm saddened by this because i love to cook. cooking, baking, sauteing, grilling, etc.. etc... I don't know if it's part of my addiction to food, the way I've been educated about food, the way I've been brought up, or just part of my personality.   Bah!   I've been on summer vacation for a while as well as doing a summer internship at a vet/pet hospital. Summer's in full swing, but my internship is coming to an end which worries me since the internship keeps me moving and active. Since I'm not working right now, and not in school, i end up sitting or lying around literally doing nothing. With the invention of Netflix on my PS3 i'm able to support this lazy attitude quite easily. What i have found motivating on Netflix are a few shows. 'Heavy' as well as 'Hoarders' keep me moving since i don't want to end up like the people on those shows.   I really need to find a job are refocus my life before i fall of the wagon completely. As it is, it feels like i'm barely holding on. Might just be the PMS that's making me feel lazy and tired. Note to Self: Get over it! =)
Tanya_cotto

Tanya_cotto

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jennifer1's Blog
 

FINALLY I CAN REALLY SEE IT!

Ok I havent blogged here in a while. There hasnt really been anything big to report. I now know my band does not like white meat chicken or egg yolks from boiled eggs! I must take small bites and chew chew chew. Yeah i know this is bandster 101 stuff but it bears repeating, well to me anyway. I got some not so good news at the dermatologist today about my hair loss(not band related) and I cant relax my hair, wear pony tails or any type of weave, only wigs. ok this may seem stupid to some but i was literally crying leaving the doctors' office. my hair is such an important part of me to me. i dont care if that sounds shallow, it's how i feel. any how, after i talked to my mom and another friend i got over it and decided to not focus on that.   While at walmart i decided to pick up a pair of XL scrub pants to see how close i was to squeezing into them. well i got home and they fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN WEAR XL SCRUB BOTTOMS (and i'm a sista with a lotta junk in the trunk, so this is huge too me)!!!!! yeah me!!!!!   just wanted to share that with everyone!!!!!
jennifer1

jennifer1

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Banded Warfare
 

back to reality...blah..

Post op day 6...physically I'm feeling great...little tenderness in my stomach when I try to bend over or bend the wrong way! I was able to sleep on my side last night comfortably for the 1st time so that was AWESOME!! As much as I tried to stay away from the scale I weighed myself and I have lost 11 lbs since surgery 6 days ago and that made me feel pretty dang confident about this whole thing! BUT even with all these great changes going on I'm feeling so bummed and lonley today!! I just miss my husband and the fact that he won't be home for another 10 months is so irritating today because I want my best friend here with me watching these changes...seeing me grow and become a new person! I think I'm so bummed because my dad had to go home today so it's back to just me and my lil guy...I think he's feeling it to b/c all day he's been saying "mommy I miss my daddy...him in Cuba but I miss him!" AAGGHH dang you deployments...this is our 4th so you would think I could handle days like this, and I can..I'll be fine it just SUCKS!! I MISS YOU SSG RICHARD SCHATZ AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!   Sorry to be a downer...tomorrow WILL be better! It has to be because I 'go back to work' tomorrow!!! I put that in quotes because I work from home, I do in home daycare so I won't be actually going anywhere but I have 2 new kids starting in the morning and I'm a little nervous about it! There is one 4 year old and a 6 month old so I"m nervous to see if I will be able to pick him up with out any discomfort! Well off to get this house back in order and ready for daycare because right now it looks like I haven't cleaned in years! URGH! Why can't I just stay home, not work and still get paid!? LOL!
hooahwife

hooahwife

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Banded Warfare
 

Post Op Day 5: REPOSTED

For some reason this did not post last night so I'm re posting it and then going on to today's entry!!   Well here I am post op day 5 and I feel pretty amazing! I still have some tenderness in my stomach area from time to time but for the most part I'm loving life! My dad has been here for a few days visiting and I haven't been in the mood to even leave the house so I told him if he wanted to do something today would be the day b/c I was feeling good!! SO we did..we got out of the house and went into KC to Nebraska Furniture Mart to shop and just enjoy being out!! My son surely enjoyed it b/c he's only 3 and hates being cooped up inside!! I was so excited while on our outing I actually got to 'eat out' with my son and my dad...inside NFM they have a Quiznos and they serve soup...so they got their sandwiches and I got a cup of chicken noodle soup and just had the broth!! I was so dang proud...I went out to eat and still stuck to my post op liquid diet!! I got my 1st Kindle while we were there and I'm now at home on the hunt for some good books about the lap band journey to load on there
hooahwife

hooahwife

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One Salted Slice at a Time
 

The WHY behind the STALL

OK, so I was all brave with my talk of how I was all mentally prepared for the inevitable “3 Week Stall”. Yeah, big talk sister! Then after no weight loss since last Thursday, I got socked, like an old fashioned cartoon this morning, WHAM! Picture me (or not) in the bathroom, buck naked with my mouth hanging open, standing on my scale and yelling, “GAINED A POUND??! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!” Not a pretty sight! I’m sort of slogging around in the denial stage right now.   “…more water…must have more water…”   OK, so I know some of you are gonna say that I should stop weighing every day; but shoot, the novelty hasn’t worn off yet. Maybe it just did…probably not, because I know that I’m going to have to work it out and machinate the heck out of this thing, at least the first time. It’s just the way I do things. Grrrrr   So anyway, what do I do? I go running straight to this forum and search “stall” and read just about every post that has anything to do with the word stall!! OK, I got through 2 pages full—there are a LOT of us talking about “stall”. The more I read, the more normal I felt (hahaha, that alone was worth the price of admission!) and I stumbled across this amazingly succinct explanation of why we stall. Now, this makes sense to me and I can deal with it a little more rationally (Lord, I hope that’s not gonna earn me another “yeah, big talk sister!”)   Thanks to meggiep for posting this link! I thought it was worth bumping up! The WHY behind the STALL   Thanks for listening. I hope this link makes someone else feel "normal."   Taking life another salty slice at a time... Susan
SeattleSue

SeattleSue

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brandiabarnes' Blog
 

17 hours to go

So my parents are on their way to help me from NC...I am kinda nervous and excited. I am ready for this new life to begin..I have done lots of research and bloging and chatting with other patients. I'm a bit hungry right now..been doing clear liquids for two days before surgery...Im going to clean out my pantry when the folks get here!!! Wow, everyone has said it gets them a new perspective on life..I am ready to reach this new thinking..I have closed some doors from the past..one door is half way shut, hopefully this tool can help me lose weight and lose negative baggage!! Wow wish me luck!!!
brandiabarnes

brandiabarnes

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bjoanna's Blog
 

why dont i feel smaller??

i was banded march 30,11 i weighed in at 234 - i wore a size 18 pants. since im down 37 lbs. i jog regulary im more active and im a size 13 but why dont i feel smaller. .? i have 47 more lbs to go my goal is 150. i see pics and i see the difference sometimes... will i get more confidence?? i love my band but i still think im a food addict... i also know the band saved my life... i m no longer a diabetic or have high bp.. but i want to feel like a new me on the inside?    
bjoanna

bjoanna

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bjoanna's Blog
 

why dont i feel smaller??

i was banded march 30,11 i weighed in at 234 - i wore a size 18 pants. since im down 37 lbs. i jog regulary im more active and im a size 13 but why dont i feel smaller. .? i have 47 more lbs to go my goal is 150. i see pics and i see the difference sometimes... will i get more confidence?? i love my band but i still think im a food addict... i also know the band saved my life... i m no longer a diabetic or have high bp.. but i want to feel like a new me on the inside?    
bjoanna

bjoanna

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ukgrad89's Blog
 

Small Bites

I'm wondering how I'm going to do with the whole concept of small bites whenever I go back to eating after the surgery. I've read that your bite sizes should generally be no larger than the tip of your index finger. I've even gone and bought baby spoons. But, to be honest, in the past, I ate huge bite sizes, and pretty fast too. I know I have to slow down and chew forever, but with just a baby-spoon size, it must take forever just to eat a scoop of something. I know I'll just have to do it, but I think I'll need a couple of PB's to keep me in line. Old habits die hard. We'll see.
ukgrad89

ukgrad89

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Surgithin
 

Lapband - What Lapband Surgery Is

The surgery is performed at many larger hospitals throughout the United States. Lap band Los Angeles has received a lot of attention in recent years because of the number of area surgeons that perform the procedure. Some of the better-known doctors in the area have undergone the surgery themselves, which gives them first-hand knowledge of exactly what to expect. One of the things that doctors can guarantee is a good safety level. The hospitals that perform this minimally-invasive surgery are usually able to complete the procedure in about an hour. Average hospital stays following the procedure, when needed, are fairly short.   Once you've decided to undergo the procedure, you'll need to consult with a bariatric surgeon. He or she will discuss everything you need to know about the surgery. After it's been determined that the surgery is right for you, the procedure will be scheduled. The Lapband surgery is done under general anesthesia, using the laparoscopic method. It usually takes an hour, and an access port is placed in the abdomen to allow adjustments to be made. In many cases, the surgery can be done as an outpatient procedure. Some patients may require a very brief hospital stay if certain health conditions are present.
surgithin

surgithin

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kthomas1369's Blog
 

Pain from Band

I have never had any issues with my shoulder until I had the lap band put in. It hurts have had x rays nothing. =( I will go a day or a two without but then it hurts for days So I just want to know if anyone else has this?
kthomas1369

kthomas1369

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Jebellah's Blog
 

4 Months Out

July 25. 2011 Wow! I have been remiss in keeping up with my blogging. I really wanted to journal my entire journey but... life intervenes. I suppose it is a testament to the sleeve that I often forget I have it. 4 months out my life is pretty normal. Not like it was before, but what I assume most people would consider normal, lol.   I eat a lot less. I make better food choices, I go to the gym a few times a week. Sadly the weight has not come sloughing off as Id hoped it would. 50 pounds down I feel good and am grateful as ever, but I did think I would be father along at this point. I try to stay optimistic. My mother, who had a bypass about 10 years ago, is constantly remonstrating me for the amounts I eat (though normal stomach folks think Im sick or something, I eat so little). She lost 75 pounds in the first 3 months of her surgery and has very vocally espoused that I should have done the same. I keep asking my surgeon when I see him, he keeps telling me Im doing great and not to compare myself to others. I need to keep working on that though.   I HAVE started losing my hair. I thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones because my weight loss has been comparatively slow but... Right at the 3 month mark it started falling out in clumps. It hasn't abated yet but I am taking better care of it now. Less brushing, more vitamins. Hopefully it will end soon. Ive heard the 3-6 month period is the worst for hair loss.   All told Im happy and loving my sleeve most days... though I wouldn't mind the process working a little faster, I am still losing and cheerfully waving goodbye to each and every pound.
Jebellah

Jebellah

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mscarla123's Blog
 

Getting crazy!

I am going crazy! The weight lost has completly halt. Yes. I am getting very upset For the last 3 weeks I have been at the same weight. I have been working out like a mad woman yet, no change.. My eating habits appear to be good. I do the three meals a day, I don't eat beef or pork, I don't drink soda or coffee. I have only had one fill since the surgery, and my appetiate has change I offened sleep, clean or workout to avoid eating.   I am scared to eat anything, I believe I am just going crazy trying to make my band work.. Maybe I am rushing things I don't know.    
Determine-Gem

Determine-Gem

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LilMissDiva's Corner
 

From: 30 Day Challenge... get ready to kick some butt here!

Hi Luvtheatre and welcome!!!     Hello all, today is DAY 1 and we have 29 DAYS LEFT TO GO.     So the fun has only begun today and yet I'm rocking and rolling on this one!!!  Ohhh goodness it would be nice to see a dip on the scale in a few days!!  If not though, oh well.  I'm more a Size Goalie rather than a Scale Goalie.    I did great today!!  I'm sooo ready for this.  I haven't really been on plan in a month now and thank goodness I have not gained, and the inches are still coming off but not a whole lot.  It's nice to know that even when I don't try the inches still melt away.  Very very interesting.   Anyway I do hope everyone else did well too!  If not, that's ok tomorrow is a new day.  As for myself I'm going to give it MY ALL!!  I would really really love to finally being able to say I'm truly and undoubtedly done.  Hugs to all!!!   Here's my totals for today:   Breakfast: Power Protein Shake & Small Banana Snack: 6 Oz Light Blueberry Yoplait Lunch: 3 Chicken Wings Snack: String Cheese & ½ Serving Sunflower Kernels Dinner: White Chicken breast meat Stir Fry with Broccoli & Bok Choi, and Grated Cauliflower Snack: Fage 2%, 1 Serving This is surely adding up to over 60g protein today!!  Whoohooo!!!   Water totals are: 105 oz.   Workouts: 1 Hour Treadmill, 30 Minutes on Stationary Bike and 30 Mins Calisthenics.   Source: 30 Day Challenge... get ready to kick some butt here!
LilMissDiva Irene

LilMissDiva Irene

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ukgrad89's Blog
 

My AGB surgery is July 28

I wanted to document some thoughts/feelings I have in these days before my AGB surgery. I've been researching the heck out of this since January, but I still find myself going back and reading some of my books. I have some concerns about the procedure itself. It worries me somewhat that my pre-op diet is significantly shorter than others on here. My doc's pre-op diet starts only 3 days before the surgery, with 100% liquids. Is that enough? I have full faith and trust in my surgeon, I probably should have started it sooner though just to be on the safe side. We'll see how it works out. Its interesting also that I didn't have any real issues with my health insurance (BC/BS). I did the 3 months of nutritional counseling and weight monitoring, no problem. I didn't have to lose any weight, just maintenance. I guess the biggest thing that's bothered me is some headaches since I started the liquid diet, but I try not to think about or dwell on them. I took some profile photos today, for comparisons. I have no idea how this will all work out, but I'm 100% dedicated to the goal and, if I can quit smoking after 20 years, I can do this too. I quit smoking in July 2001, and I quit being overweight in July 2011.
ukgrad89

ukgrad89

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Shawna's new journey
 

Surgery in 3 days... am i making the right decsion?

So my surgery is fast approaching and im starting to get scared. Wondering if I'm really making the right decision about everything. I've read some posts in the post-op forum talking about how some people have regretted it...and it worries me. I dont want to ever regret this. I want it to be a life changing experience and be there for my family as a healthy person. I just hope everything goes smoothly. I'm only taking a week of work bc i dont have much PTO available and I need to get paid being a single mother and all. Money is kinda tight so i have no choice. But since i sit at a desk all day im thinking ill be fine? Eeeeeeepppppp I'm getting way nervous. I guess I just have to take baby steps towards a new life and realize that first month is going to be pretty brutal, but if i can get through everything else in my life and be okay, I'm sure i can get through this. Maybe a few support group meetings would be nice to go to. One day at a time. *deep breath in*   Oh and i totally gave in on my stupid liquid diet thing and had a hot dog today. No bun just a cut up hot dog i stuck in the microwave. I was STARVING. I dont think it will mess anything up but i feel really guilty about it so i thought I'd vent in here. 3 more days....   -S
smacbeth

smacbeth

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mickp24's Blog
 

Why is everyone complaining??

I think people misunderstand what the LapBand is all about. It is, for me, a way to diet and FEEL FULL while doing it. You can't suck down calories like the Lap Band will protect you. Seriously folks get some perspective. For ideas visit my external blog:   Michaelwasfat.blogspot.com   or email me at :mickp_24@hotmail.com   Michael Pickert MD
mickp24

mickp24

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Kris' VSG Blog
 

Summer Days

I am 164.4 lbs. this morning. I am nearly 70 lbs. lighter now than I was in the winter, and summer is much better without those extra pounds! I find I am far more active, and my energy level is far higher, than it was pre-surgery.   Yesterday morning was a perfect, sparkling summer morning. We have had a very cold year this year and most days this summer it has not gotten above the low 70's (and on many days temps didn't even get out of the 60's). But yesterday was the day everyone has been waiting for ... warmer, but not hot, and no hint of rain anywhere.   I am now in the habit of walking a 2.5 mile trail several times a week that has a big section of long, fairly steep hill. I did that walk yesterday, then went straight down to my community garden plot and did some weeding and garden chores for about 1.5 hours, then went home, changed, and went to the Puyallup farmer's market (it's fabulous!) with DH and had lunch (a few bites of kielbasa) and walked around to the vendors (bought lots of cherries, some garlic bulbs, and a pretty pink and white hydrangea). I would never have had the energy before surgery to do all those three things in one morning!   Other news ... I am in a class at work and one of the ladies in class with me who works in our office (though not directly with me) caught up with me during break and complimented me on how good I look. Then she asked me if I had had weight loss surgery, and I said I had (I decided long ago to be very upfront with everyone about my surgery, if anyone were to ask). She said that she had a gastric bypass back in 2004. I was surprised (she has worked in our office about 4 years, and the whole time she has been at a stable size/weight ... I am guessing she is about a size 10/12). We spent some time talking about WLS. She has done very well with managing her weight ... she lost about 80 lbs. with gastric bypass and has gained back about 10 lbs. in the past 7 years. She says she does still have to take the nutritional supplements regularly, and as a result of her surgery she is completely lactose intolerant and can't have any dairy or she has horrible side effects. She also has to really watch her sweets intake. She hadn't heard of the VSG procedure and once I described it to her she said she wished she could have gotten it ... but overall she looks great. I know I will need to be vigilant about not having weight re-gain once I hit my final stopping point, wherever that ends up being. I have 32 lbs. left to hit my goal ... hoping to get there by the end of the year. We'll see how I do!
Kris

Kris

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LUCYCAT's Blog
 

Counting Down

Today my mom and I went on a small day trip to a nearby city. It was fun. I had my official last meal. We went to Texas steakhouse. In the morning I will start my liquid diet. My doctor only asks that we go on a liquid diet 2-3 days before the surgery. However, after hearing that everyone else is going on a liquid diet sometimes several weeks in advance, I have become a little nervous.   My surgery will be Monday August the 1st. I am excited and nervous and scared all at once. I am missing my ex-boyfriend even more these days. He had promised to be with me during my surgery and take care of me. I really wanted him to be there for me. …Giant piece of crap.   Anyhow, my mom gave me this great bariatric surgery recipe pamphlet. It has several different kinds of protein shakes that can be made with chocolate and vanilla protein powder. I am pretty excited about that. She also gave me several diet and exercise books to read during my recovery. She bought me a big green exercise ball. Mom has been very supportive these days.   My step dad isn’t too thrilled about the idea. After reading about it mom was considering VSG herself. She is 260 and diabetic. My step dad now has her convinced that she is too old. She plans to be with me while I am in the hospital for three days. She will drive me the two hours back home. I am thankful for her help.   I am hoping my step dad might reconsider once he sees how awesome I do. (also hoping that I do actually DO AWESOME). I worry about my mom.   A quiet stillness has settled in over me. I have to work 2 days this coming week- then I will be off Wed to attend the Dietitians education class and register at the hospital. Thursday I took off to finish up some of the little things I have left to do before surgery…and Friday is my preop appointment. This time next week- I will be packed and waiting to leave for my surgery.   I cannot wait until this is over. I am hoping that once I have had the surgery I will be so focused on what I need to do- that I won’t miss my ex so much.                  
LUCYCAT

LUCYCAT

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Banded Warfare
 

My big day...

I got my phone call for report time the day before (the 18th of July) I was told to report to admissions by 5:30 am and they would direct me to the next stop!! I was so anxious the rest of the day and could barely sleep that night!! My best friend Johanna, her daugthers and her mother were all here to help me with anything and to take me to and from the hospital!!! My son stayed at home with Johanna's mom (Wilda) and daugthers so he had a normal day at home!! Me on the other hand had a very exciting, life changing day at KU!!   After checking in at admissions I was sent to the pre-op waiting room with my mom and Johanna! We all had a nice little chat in the packed waiting room until my name was called to go back and be prepped!! The nurse took me back and got me all ready...took some blood, my tempurature and blood pressure..asked a million questions then got my IV placed before bringing back my 'family'! For the next hour or so there were so many people in and out meeting with us telling us what to expect and what the process would be like. I'm very glad they did all that because my mom was still very skeptical and wanted me to change my mind but I was determined! Around 7:50 am they took me back and helped my family back to the waiting room. I don't remember much after that just being in the room then next thing I knew I was waking up in the recovery area. I was in pain...like I had been stabbed and kicked over and over and my throat was extrememly dry, but the nurses were amazing and took great care of me! Gave me some water, a little bit of jello and then some liquid oxycodone! Shortly afterwards I was moved to another area where my mom and Johanna were brought back to see me!! I was soooo happy to see them just so my mom would be assured that I made it through just fine, and she was happy to I think, just to know that I was awake!!! I woke up around 11 and was discharged around 12:00. I live about 45 mins from the hospital so I had a long ride ahead of me and was worried about how I would deal with it but honestly I don't remember most of it..I was asleep most of the time and Johanna did great trying to avoid obvious bumps and things that would irritate me! I found a comfy spot on my couch as soon as I got home and fell right to sleep. I woke up a few hrs later needing more pain meds so we proceeded to try calling around to see what needed to be done so I didn't have to get back out! Poor Johanna had such a hard time...we have 4 pharmacies in town and NONE of them carried the liquid oxycodone that I was prescribed. She ended up having to drive 20 mins- 2 towns away, to get it!!! I was so lucky to have her here with me!!! Love ya Nana!     a week before surgery...
hooahwife

hooahwife

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Banded Warfare
 

the beginning...

Well this is my 1st entry..hopefully I can enter something everyday but I'm never good and keeping up with these things! lol! I have a very busy life with my husband deployed, my 3 year old on the run all the time and running a daycare in my house! I hardly have time to think let alone remember to type about my day...but I will REALLY try because I want to document how I"m doing daily on this new adventure in my life!!   The beginning: I have been talking about getting the lap band with my best friend Johanna for years and it was just something her and I always just 'talked' about!! I think both of us were deep down to scared to do anything but talk about it at the time! We were in Colordo and Texas together while our husbands were deployed to Iraq so we had many years to just 'talk'!! This time around was different though...a year before we moved back to the KS area I found out that I had Hep C from a tattoo I got when I was younger and I started seeing a Hepatoliogist to see what my options were!! When we moved to KS I asked for a refferral for KU bc I knew it was the best hospital in the area and my new hepatologist informed me that I HAD to loose weight before she would even consider putting me on the meds to help the Hep C. She said with the current meds there is only a 50/50 chance of 'getting rid' of it and with my weight those chances were even smaller! I was pretty upset about all this news and that's when I decided that this time I was going to do something. I refuse to even try to get pregnant again until I try to get rid of the Hep C, which is holding our family back! My husband and I want at least 2 more kids and we want them NOW! So soon after talking it over with my husband I went to my PCM here on post and put in a refferral to start the process. It felt like it took forever and I had to make many diet changes to prove to not only the doctors that I was serious but to my husband also! We have been together for 12 years so he has seen my ups and downs and not that he wasn't supportive hes just seen this 'drive' in me come and go....BUT for some reason I had the strength this time to carry on! My son and our future children are my strength!!!     The Process: It was so up and down once I got the 1st approval letter from Tricare!! I wasn't sure who I wanted to tell and was scared about how they would react when I did tell them! I knew some in my family would be 100% opposed because of personal reasons. Over 20 some years ago my grandmother (God rest her soul) had a gastric bypass when it was still a new thing and there were many complications that ended up alomst taking her life. My mother was very upset when I 1st told her and I thought I could possibly eliveate her fears by having her come with me to my information session. I asked her and was told "I want nothing to do with this" so I never mentioned it again, it was just to upsetting to me and I"m sure to her too! My husband on the other hand has been my rock and I coludn't have asked for better!! He went with me to ALL my appointments until the day he has to deploy!! He left for a year tour in Cuba on May 13th, 2011 so the rest was for me to overcome!! I found out May 27th, 2011 that my insurance company had APPROVED my lap band placement and I was overjoyed! It was an amazing moment because I was actually visiting my best friend Johanna before her husband was sent to Iraq again....I had some one to celebrate with me, who was genuinely happy and excited for me!! A week later when I was home I received a phone call with my appointments and I was over joyed to actually be starting the process!!   My EDG was July 1st- pre-op July 7th- surgery July 12th!!! I was very nervous about the whole process but very excited! My mom kind of came around and was there the afternoon of my EDG..I was so glad she was there b/c I had a small set back that day! When I was called about the appointment I was only told NO SOLID FOOD after midnight the night before so for breakfast I had a protein shake...which meant the doctor had to reschedule my EDG AND my surgery! I was very upset and cried for pretty much the whole day!! BUT LaTasha, Dr Selim's awesome secretary, reassured me that she would get me in ASAP and would make sure I had my surgery done before I had to start working again on July 26th!!   New dates: Pre Op - July 7th---EDG scope- July 15th--Surgery July 19th!!       JULY 19TH...THE 1ST DAY OF MY NEW LIFE!!!! I'M SO READY TO SEE WHERE THIS NEW ADVENTURE TAKES US!!       my best friend Johanna and I the weekend I found out my surgery was approved!!!        
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hooahwife

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