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Blog 43950

A blog by annecolorgreen in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by annecolorgreen on BariatricPal. 19 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Twelve weeks post op

Well, I'm about 12 weeks post-op and I've lost almost 39 pounds so I guess I'm doing pretty well. I had my first fill last week and feel a little more restriction but can still eat more than I think I should...so I need to work on my willpower for now!   I am exercising about five days a week and that is new for me (treadmill/light strength training). I just started a class at the Y...also a first. It's a latin dance class called "Zumba" and is really fun as everyone is willing to laugh at

Almost six weeks post op and my first fill tomorrow...

Well...it's almost time for my first fill and I'm still doubting whether or not I need it. I guess that's a good thing. I've been trying to exercise 5/7 days a week and am losing regularly and doing well with my eating.   Thanksgiving day, I went on a 2-mile plus fast walk and then had dinner with family (I ate all I wanted...small quantities) and lost a pound that day! Two days later, I had my second T-day dinner after going on a hike with a friend that morning...and lost TWO pounds!   I

Two weeks post-op

I'm doing pretty well so far. I've lost 18 lbs (including pre-op) and have advanced to soft foods. I've worked with a trainer at the gym this week and feel pretty good about that.   I found out yesterday that I get to have a fill at FOUR weeks! Yay! The other MD's in the office wait for SIX weeks...mine doesn't!   So far, dh doesn't seem to be changing his eating habits as he said he would...we'll see.

MUCH better today! (day 3 post op)

Yay! Today I am only severely obese instead of morbidly obese! :tt2: I finally lost my "surgery" weight (aka GAS) and feel so much better. Basically, I spent last evening sipping hot tea while reading or watching tv (I did walk too) in my bedroom and told dh to STAY OUT! Fortunately, it was nice enough outside to have the windows open and I lit some candles! :wink_smile: Such is life for us all I guess.   My gas was so bad that my stomach was FIRM from the bloating and even the incision

Day after surgery

Today I had a one pound weight gain. Fortunately, I knew that I would have a gain right after surgery because of the fluids they pump in you and the swelling at the surgery site. I felt pretty miserable last night and took a narcotic tablet that we had leftover from some back pain awhile back. My doctor doesn't prescribe narcotics...just an NSAID and I'm already on some of those (Voltarin) for my rheumatoid arthritis. This morning, I took 1/2 tablet and feel a little better. I'm wondering h

Tomorrow is the big day!

Oh wow. It's hard to imagine that in 12 hours, I will be banded! I've lost 10 lbs pre-op and THINK I have everything I need ready to go. I'm still doing a little laundry and have to work 1/2 night tonight.   The BIG thing I did today was get a pedicure/manicure. It was wonderful! Two hours of someone else pampering ME!   I have still not told my teen daughters although they know I'm dieting and will be starting at the gym next week. What are the chances I can keep them in the dark?  

"last supper"

Well, tonight is IT! My last non-diet dinner where I will overeat as usual :eek:. I grilled hamburgers/veggies last night and made a chicken pot pie tonight (and a veggie one for my vegetarian dd). For lunch today, I went to my last Chinese buffet trip (why go to one and pay so much if I'm not eating much later???).   Tomorrow, I see the surgeon for a pre-op appointment and start my pre-op diet. I'm as ready as I can be! I have some EAS protein drinks, broth, SF popsicles and fudgesicles,

Busy

Today I made food for my supervisor as her mother died and they held visitation. I ran into a co-worker who was previously banded, had to be "re-banded" and was telling me a story of eating one day post up tiny bites at a wedding that she couldn't resist! Please, God, help me to follow the rules and do this the right way!!!   I'm off to pick up my dh from the airport and then we are having a late dinner with my oldest son and girlfriend before he heads back to Georgia in the morning to Ft. S

pre-op day

I had my pre-op appointment today and it was LONG as I had worked during the night and went straight to the appointment. One lady asked SO many questions that, IMO, she should have known the answers to at this point with only a week left until surgery. I was tired and irritable I guess! :cry_smile:   The barium swallow was disgusting. I hope to NEVER have to do that again! The exercise folks were very thorough--apparently, we get through the end of the year up to four days a week in the cardia

pre-op testing tomorrow

Well, tomorrow is another step in the process and something else I can check off :thumbup:. I guess they do bloodwork, x-rays, EKG, barium swallow, and have everyone meet with an exercise physiologist and a dietician. Busy day! Can't wait!   Also, my oldest Army son is coming for a visit tomorrow at 3 pm for the weekend (Columbus Day). I just got back from a quick trip to Florida with my husband (business for him) and saw SO many soldiers in the airport in Atlanta and on the planes. I s

a new scale

Only 25 days until my new life!   I had a huge MD's office scale and it did NOT fit in our small bathrooms. I prefer to weigh first thing in the morning in the buff, so I knew I needed to find a scale that "fit" our needs! I did some online research and ended up with a Weight Watcher's scale made by Conair. So far, I'm pleased. Each time I've weighed I have got on and off a few times and it ALWAYS weighs the same (down to the 1/10th of a pound). Yay!   My job IS changing in some way and

Protein Drinks

OK, out of the three brands dh and I tried, we liked the EAS best. My SIL found them at Sam's Club for about $27 for 24 cans I think so that does't sound like a bad deal. I figure if I pre-buy some of the things I consider "necessary" prior to surgery, the financial impact won't be so bad. So far, I am paying $217 up front...who knows what the final bill will be (although I am VERY blessed that insurance covers it).   I am worried about one Army son today. He is married and we heard "throu

I have a date!

I have a date! October 22nd! Insurance has approved it...and now the countdown begins :cursing:.   I still have no new news about my job situation. I wish that didn't have to change.   Our area is recovering from hurricane strength winds on Sunday that devastated the community. We were fortunate as we only had roof damage and lost food from our fridge/freezer. We were without power, any type of phone service, and obviously internet for four days. The damage was amazing as the winds sna

Anxious about job changes

I am still waiting to hear from insurance and now my job is going to change in some capacity which may or may not send me out job hunting. Today, I am meeting with the CFO of the healthcare organization that I work for as a nurse. I am praying that the upper management DOES see the reality of what they are trying to do.   For 2 1/2 years, I have been on-call at night 40 hours a week for a certain salary and now they want to raise that to 55 hours a week for the same salary. Their justificat

BIG changes in my life!

Oh my...still waiting on insurance but just found out I'm GOING TO BE A GRANDMA!!! I am 40 years old and my 21 year old son and his wife are expecting! I'm excited and upset at the same time...they live a three days' drive from us. He is stationed in Tacoma, WA (Army). I don't want to be a long-distance Grandma, but I guess I have no choice.   Also, just found out about some big changes at work which MAY send me out job hunting. Right now, they are telling me they expect me to work 55 hou

continued research

Doing lots of online "research" today on many things. My mind keeps jumping around with new questions! This forum has really helped me get answers as well as think about new possibilities--that I might actually LOSE all this weight, what is the best way to exercise?, how much will insurance pay (if they do)?, and whether or not family members might also qualify.   I've also been thinking a lot about the possibility of having my pannus removed if/when I get this weight off (I already have issu

I finally have "hope"!

After gaining increasing amounts of weight since I graduated high school and got married, I finally have hope that I can be outside how I feel inside!   I've seen the surgeon, dietician, psychiatrist, have my letter of medical necessity and everything goes to the insurance company this week...   Praying it's approved and happens quickly! I am so ready!   About me, wife of 23 years to a wonderful husband, four children--two sons in the Army and two teen daughters still at home. We have a

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