Vicki Loichinger

I have needed benedryl almost daily just due to dry itchy skin everywhere. Bout sends you over the edge. I had some of this bad itchiness attacks before surgey too. I would beg my husband to look and see if I had a rash or welts he would say no just where you have been scratching. DUH do you think I would be scratching if there wasn't something there, I remember in the hospital had an awful fit of the itches and they had to give me benedryl IV. must be pain meds, and combo of other stuff. Anyway it itches and drives me crazy.

Just wanted to say that it scares me that I'm the only I one at my support group and I was one of two at the last one. It's a little shockingly disappointing! So I guess I'm saying I'm grateful for online communities like this one!!

I'm wondering I I'm the only one.... I am about four months into the six month pre-surgery weight loss education and I realized today how utterly sick I am of thinking about food. I'm not just talking because of the changes I am trying to make. I have just had an epiphany that I am totally sick of food being something I spend so much time thinking about, preparing for and devouring. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one but I'm over food being so important in my life.

wanted everyone kno. doing great I got out of surgery at 1030ish... went to my room at noonish and have stood at the side of the bed amd am drinking Water and ate 3 bites of Jello
Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

About 3 weeks ago at my gym I started doing the elliptical... I did it for about 90 seconds and couldn't walk, couldn't go up my stairs in the house, for 3, 4 days after that. LOL
I kept at it, kept at it... (Even tho I had a hard time walking back out to where I parked the car!!!) and today I did 20 MINUTES on it!! I was so happy when I left the gym!
Just a personal goal of mine I wanted to share. ( Pre-op )

Wishing you all the best and praying for an uneventful surgery. Remember sip, walk and rest . Also take the pain meds, stay in front of the pain so then you can sip, walk and rest some more.

Beginning 197 Heaviest ever June 2012
Surgery 166 (six weeks of pre op diet help) 12/5/12
Today 149 1/18/15
Height 4'10" still obese according to BMI but it is better than it was,
Blood sugars are a lot better this past week and a lot less insulin still trying to find
the right balance.
asthma has improved some, needing a lot less rescue inhaler and nebulizers

Tried one of the new Adkins advantage meals for dinner. Crustless pot pie. chicken, cauliflower, broccoli and spinach. 1/2 of it is 11g Protein, 4 carbs, 165 calories. Tastes not to bad and 2 meals, only could eat 1/2.
Gen :-) 12/15/12

I just got this in an email hope it helps
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Guess what I'm singing !!! It's over .....smaller sizes
Here I come,
Healthier me here I come,
Happier me here I come..
I'm so happy and blessed that tomorrow my
New Me will start....
I want to give thanks to God for all he has done and continues to do for all...
Thanks y'all for your support....
God Bless "Do worry be happy"

Thank you for your kind words... I ask all to pray for me as this has been a very rough time for me. I have been very depressed. I have a hx of bipolar' date=' major depression and high anxiety. I am not on any medications at this time due to exercise prayer and meditation. Every time I work out its like taking an antidepressant due to the release of endorphins. The up side yo this is that my new found confidence has made it easier for me to go out into the world and meet people
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My surgery was 12 days ago so I am still on Protein Shakes. Every single time I take that first sip and it hits my brand new baby pouch, the old stomach growls and growls, then it stops. My kids say it reminds them of our obnoxious cat that meows and meows until he's fed. LOL

I don't really get out much or see people I know so I don't hear any commeNts ...i have 3 sons but only 2 see me daily...i always have to ask if they can tell I'm losing lol! But they are very supportive otherwise...my 5 yr old grandson is the only one who said grandma you're losing weight

I had a bmi of 37 at the time if surgery. I have type two diabetes & high blood pressure. I still have to take 1 injection fort diabetes, but no more blood pressure meds before I left the hospital. I'm so happy I made the decision to have surgery. It changes your life for the better!!!

I had a starting BMI of 34.9 with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Surgery has helped solve for high cholesterol and I anticipate that I will be off of high blood pressure medication soon. I am glad I had surgery.

I had bmi of 38 with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Insurance approved it. Surgery was on 12-04-12 and I left the hospital without the need for anymore medicines for diabetes and only 7 weeks out, I no longer take any of the other medications, either. I've lost 40 lbs. and feel fantastic.

hope you are feeling better really soon,

Beginning 197 Heaviest ever June 2012
Surgery 166 (six weeks of pre op diet help) 12/5/12
Today 149 1/18/15
Height 4'10" still obese according to BMI but it is better than it was,
Blood sugars are a lot better this past week and a lot less insulin still trying to find
the right balance.
asthma has improved some, needing a lot less rescue inhaler and nebulizers

prayers coming your way. Just makes you want to slap anybody that says this is "the easy way out"

praying for you so much. Dear God we ask that you put your healing hand on our dear friend. Please let the work the doctors are doing bring her to good health. Please give her strength and comfort and healing. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN

go get a massage, do any of the other things suggested. You are worth way more than sabotaging yourself with food. You could send her a THank you card and see if she gets it, lol Not trying to make to light of this cause i know it is stressful no matter what. But you can get through it. I know you can.

praying for you so much. Dear God we ask that you put your healing hand on our dear friend. Please let the work the doctors are doing bring her to good health. Please give her strength and comfort and healing. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN

wishing you both the very best. Saying a pray this minute for uncomplicated surgeries and quick healing. Remember to sip walk and rest and take the pain meds and stay ahead of the pain. Hugs to you both.

beg wt 235#
RNY 05.30.12 218#
TODAY 138.2#
This weeks loss 1#
Total loss 96.8#