wannalise

The day before surgery my cholestoral (sp) was 249, this week it was 181. NORMAL RANGE YA'LL. The looking good is an awesome perk, but nothing beats reclaiming my health. So excited!!!

So...today I went to Old Navy and a size 18 pair of jeans were on sale, I figured I'd buy them for when I got to that size. I took em home to see how far away they were, OH YEAH!!!! They fit me!!!! Four months ago I was in a 26. Woohoo!!!!

I had no idea that they were related to my former lifestyle choices, but I used to get a few headaches a week that I would take tylenol for. Well today I am 5 weeks out and in that entire time I have had ONE. That is amazing to me.

I wish this didn't have to be ugly. I just wanted to thank all of you who have shared the variety of experiences you've had. It helped me make the decision of where I was comfortable and what matters most is that we are able to make decisions we feel good with. I don't have a personal vendetta against any physician and can only speak to the experience I personally had.

That was MISERABLE!!!! I remember it and was worried it would never go away. I started (and still do) getting route 44 ice waters from sonic or just buying sonic ice. They are crushed really finely and they sit okay on my stomach and if I have it with me I can get 44 oz down in a few hours. Good luck!

The first little while you lose weight inspite of yourself physically, that part is tricky emotionally. I have to work harder for my weight loss then I used to, but I have laid a good groundwork for myself and have NO DOUBT that I will reach my goal. I had dieted and done every other damn way to lose weight and got to a place that even when I'd show up to weight watchers meetings I knew that I wasn't going to make any progress, I don't feel that way anymore. I trust myself and you will learn to as well. Stay focused. We don't have to be the average C students, we are rockstars!!!!

Well I am three years post op and so grateful for this journey. Having lost the weight increased my fertility dramatically, and allowed me to conceive and give birth to a healthy beautiful boy. However, the strangest side effect has come with my epilepsy. Medications that once managed my seizure symptoms are no more. I have been working with a neurologist for 2.5 years trying to find the magic combo. Taking way more than I had to at 320 lbs (I am at 160 now) the best guess that my medical professionals have. I once had a fatty inefficient liver. I no longer do. My liver is so effective that it chews up more medicine than the FDA's maximum dosages. I am so grateful for the changes I have made. I have so much joy in this body. But my epilepsy before was not even a part of my life. I went for a decade with no seizures. I had friends who had no idea this had even been a part of my life. Now I am unable to get up in the night with my small fry and my husband has graciously taken that role. I am often dizzy, or disoriented from the high doses of medicaion. Yet I still often feel on the verge of a seizure. Its hard to know what to wish for.

Well I am three years post op and so grateful for this journey. Having lost the weight increased my fertility dramatically, and allowed me to conceive and give birth to a healthy beautiful boy. However, the strangest side effect has come with my epilepsy. Medications that once managed my seizure symptoms are no more. I have been working with a neurologist for 2.5 years trying to find the magic combo. Taking way more than I had to at 320 lbs (I am at 160 now) the best guess that my medical professionals have. I once had a fatty inefficient liver. I no longer do. My liver is so effective that it chews up more medicine than the FDA's maximum dosages. I am so grateful for the changes I have made. I have so much joy in this body. But my epilepsy before was not even a part of my life. I went for a decade with no seizures. I had friends who had no idea this had even been a part of my life. Now I am unable to get up in the night with my small fry and my husband has graciously taken that role. I am often dizzy, or disoriented from the high doses of medicaion. Yet I still often feel on the verge of a seizure. Its hard to know what to wish for.

Thank you so much. I had hoped that weight loss would mean that I would need less medication too, but I am double the medication I was at my full dosage. I am trying to be patient, and may need to visit with a new neurologist as we just aren't finding what I need with my current doctor. I genuinely believe that there is purpose in all we experience, but want desperately to feel like myself and have the energy it takes to be the type of mom I have always hoped I'd be.

Well I am three years post op and so grateful for this journey. Having lost the weight increased my fertility dramatically, and allowed me to conceive and give birth to a healthy beautiful boy. However, the strangest side effect has come with my epilepsy. Medications that once managed my seizure symptoms are no more. I have been working with a neurologist for 2.5 years trying to find the magic combo. Taking way more than I had to at 320 lbs (I am at 160 now) the best guess that my medical professionals have. I once had a fatty inefficient liver. I no longer do. My liver is so effective that it chews up more medicine than the FDA's maximum dosages. I am so grateful for the changes I have made. I have so much joy in this body. But my epilepsy before was not even a part of my life. I went for a decade with no seizures. I had friends who had no idea this had even been a part of my life. Now I am unable to get up in the night with my small fry and my husband has graciously taken that role. I am often dizzy, or disoriented from the high doses of medicaion. Yet I still often feel on the verge of a seizure. Its hard to know what to wish for.

Well I am three years post op and so grateful for this journey. Having lost the weight increased my fertility dramatically, and allowed me to conceive and give birth to a healthy beautiful boy. However, the strangest side effect has come with my epilepsy. Medications that once managed my seizure symptoms are no more. I have been working with a neurologist for 2.5 years trying to find the magic combo. Taking way more than I had to at 320 lbs (I am at 160 now) the best guess that my medical professionals have. I once had a fatty inefficient liver. I no longer do. My liver is so effective that it chews up more medicine than the FDA's maximum dosages. I am so grateful for the changes I have made. I have so much joy in this body. But my epilepsy before was not even a part of my life. I went for a decade with no seizures. I had friends who had no idea this had even been a part of my life. Now I am unable to get up in the night with my small fry and my husband has graciously taken that role. I am often dizzy, or disoriented from the high doses of medicaion. Yet I still often feel on the verge of a seizure. Its hard to know what to wish for.

I was stable from about 7 months, there are still variances two years out though. Everyone has had that one day (I've had it lots of times) where you say, "Oh no I've ruined it!" I had months where I could only eat part of a Wendy's chili and one day when I finished the whole thing I almost cried. But two days ago I sat down with a bowl of strawberries and was full at 3.
Another thing for me is that eggs are slider foods. bread sometimes can be too, depending on the type. You are doing great!

I was stable from about 7 months, there are still variances two years out though. Everyone has had that one day (I've had it lots of times) where you say, "Oh no I've ruined it!" I had months where I could only eat part of a Wendy's chili and one day when I finished the whole thing I almost cried. But two days ago I sat down with a bowl of strawberries and was full at 3.
Another thing for me is that eggs are slider foods. bread sometimes can be too, depending on the type. You are doing great!

The great thing is that we all have the opportunity to do homework, and then do what is right for us. I have had friends that had the surgery in the states and outside, we all feel great about our choices, but ulitimately had to do homework and find what we were most comfortable with.
I went because I was pleased with my surgeons reputation, and stats. I also had to consider the financial aspect, I was scheduled to have surgery with a great surgeon here, but was unable to spend that money. That brought risk with it, I understood those risks and FOR ME it was worth it, but that is something that only you can decide for you. These forums can be informative, but remember we are just a bunch of folks chatting. Ultimately it is your responsibility to do the homework and find the best alternatives for you.
Anna

Walk walk walk and the gas x are totally okay! It is just a time thing. If it gets lodged in your ribs or under your shoulder blade use a heating pad. Good luck!
Anna