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A blog by BRINA913 in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by BRINA913 on BariatricPal. 12 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Three weeks post-op!

So yesterday was my 3 week bandiversary.   I am happy to report that I am a third of my weigh(pardon the pun) LOL to my goal.   I have lost an amazing 30 pounds!:eek:   When I went to the doctor on Sept 7th for my last visit before surgery I was whopping 236 pounds:ohmy:   This morning when I got on the scale I was lovely 206!:smile2:   Originally my goal was to be under 200 by Christmas....but I think I may up the ante & go for Thanksgiving!   I have not eaten a real meal sin

It was so worth it! Happy Happy happy!

Today I am 9 days post-op! What a difference a week makes!   Feeling very good...still a little sore but that is to be expected. And for thos of you who don't know I also had a hiatal hernia fixed while I was there. hence, the soreness!   Starting to feel a bit hungry every now & ten...but is definitely not the raging beast kind of hunger. I drink a 4oz serving of liquid protein and all is good.   Chewing on my vitamins is like heaven though. You never realize how satisfying chewi

Almost One Week Post-Op!

So I have survived my surgery. When they went in I had a hiatal hernia & they repaired it. So my side is a little bit more sore than usual.   I promised I would be honest. The gas pains really sucked!:w00t: Today I am 7 days post-op & the gas pains have finally subsided. The constipation isn't too great either:cursing: All I can say is WALK WALK WALK!   I have been off my pain meds since Friday by choice because I have to start driving on Monday & wanted my system to be t

The WEIGHT is Over!!!

Tomorrow is my big day...pardon the pun but the weight is over in more ways then one! Thank the baby Jesus!   I haven't been waiting for this moment for seven months & now that it is here I am getting a bit nervous.   Should I be standing in a corner shaking like a leaf or should I just run a way like a scared dog with my tail between my legs.   I have prayed, had my husband light a candle for me at church, and even went as far as telling everybody my last dying wishes.   OK...I am

It's My Last Fat Friday!

OMG! Three days to go! My surgery is on Monday and you know the weekend is going to fly by.   SO...this morning I went to my sons senior breakfast at the High School & as I got ready I looked in the mirror and thought am I doing the right thing!:thumbup:   BUT....as I was trying to pick an outfit out for tonights charity event that I am attending, again I realized what has gotten me to this point!   As I tried outfit after outfit & realized that I basically look like a linebacke

It's ALL About ME!!!!

So I am 4 days away from surgery! I have been diligent sticking to my liquid diet & I am pretty proud of my self. Hang on while I pat myself on the back.   At times you will hear me mention my family or make reference to them. But you will not hear that much about them. This journey is about ME! And only ME! To some this may sound selffish, but to me it is totally justified.   Let's be honest....part of the reason that I am where I am (weight wise) is because yes I have made bad

Believe in Yourself!

I got on the scale this morning and I could swear that it said 224. That is what I get for buying a scale at Walmart. Can it possibly be? That means I am down 10 pounds.....can I get a woot woot:w00t:!   So as I am drowning in my land of liquids & I am starting to realize that I have way more will power than I ever thought possible. Weight watchers was hard for me...hated Jenny Craig! But yet I have stuck to my liquid diet, like it is my job....oh wait a minute that is my job right now.  

I am going to float from all these Liquids!

Seven days from now I will be sitting in a recovery room. I will have a funnel like system in my body that will help me to control my portion size. My stomach will be swollen from the procedure and not feel hungry in the beginning. After not eating, a small sip of broth or a bowl of jello maybe a welcome change BUT....and here it comes....wait for it.....   I AM STARVING ON THIS PRE-OP ALL LIQUID DIET!   I am so hungry....no pouch...no small funnel system!   Just a large stomach that is

Medically Cleared!

Well everything has been finalized! 8 days & counting....dun dun dun!   Bloodwork...check Chest x-ray....check EKG....check Liquid diet.....just started!   Went to my appointment today with my PCP and my offical starting weight is....now remember this is on his scale, is 227. When I went to my surgeon on September 7th according to his scale I was 234.   So could I have possible have lost 7 pounds? I have been very nervous about the surgery & I did have a stomach virus las

To mask or not to mask!

Ok so everyone in my house is sick. It is like a booger fest in here. Sneezing, coughing, runny noses! Kinda gross when you think about it. I am tempted to go buy a surgical mask so that I don't catch anything. I cannot be sick on the day of my surgery.:ohmy:   Surgery is a mere 8 days away!!!:frown: I have just realized that basically after dinner tonight, I probably will not eat a real meal until around Thanksgiving! That is crazy when you think about it & only goes to show how d

Cold Feet

Today I am 9 days away from surgery. On Monday I start the liquid pre-op diet. Not sure if I am really looking forward to that, but I know it is something that I have to do to get ready for the next step of my journey. I come to this site every day. At first I think it was a good thing....now....not so much! I listen to other peoples horror stories & to behonest it scares the crap out of me. I think, am I doing the right thing? Should I back out? I doubt my decision, and wonder how did I get

10 Days & Counting!

I started this journey almost 7 months ago to the day! I have been to all my regular appointments & the psyche evaluation. I also have done multiple nutritionist appointments. On September 7th my paperwork was submitted to Cigna, that was the longest wait, felt like 3 years instead of 3 weeks. But on September 28th I received the news that I have been waiting to hear for a very long time. You are a candidate & you have been approved.   My surgery is scheduled for October 18th @ 10am. I

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