Joe.s
-
Content Count
180 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Reputation Activity
-
Joe.s got a reaction from Kimberly Bouche-Perez in Complications
I was at a support group recently and since i have a date they let me sit with the post op people so i could get some idea of how it would be. there were many people so we devided into groups of five or six and they asked how many people had complications and like 4 of the 6 at my table had. and one lady kind of laughed and said i got the lucky table.lol she asked if it had given me seconds thoughts. while it is a little scary so is the thought of losing my legs to the diabetes that I've had for 10 years or having a heart attack because of the high blood pressure and cholesterol. these are my "complications" from being fat but it didn't stop me from having fast food..lol
-
-
Joe.s reacted to sc_mama4 in major complications
Sandra and everyone else I am so relieved to know I'm not alone. I too have had several PIC's for TPN, weeks and weeks of hospital stays narcotic pain killers. I am so weak on days all I can do is lay around and of course my family really doesn't get it, but I don't expect them to. I feel alone being this sick. I've had to sit and watch a strangers blood go in my arm several times. I have a fear now so bad that I will fight the propifol (sp) they put me to sleep with for surgery because I'm scared I won't wake up. I'm tired of the pain, the pills etc.
To be blunt IT SUCKS and ur not alone in the boat it seems we're all in there with you.
Lots of love.
-
Joe.s reacted to Chefchrisp in "I can't wait to/until..."
I can't wait...
To ride a bike without the tire going flat.
Sit on a chair/furniture and not worrying about it wobbling or breaking.
Do a cartwheel.
Sit in a booth and not have my stomach touch the table.
Play and be more active with my son.
Not be a lazy ass and always winded doing the simplest of things.
Shop at a "regular" sized person store.
Buy "regular" clothes that don't cost a fortune like the big and tall store.
To get below 280. The lowest weight I ever remember being in my entire life.
Be off blood pressure meds.
Get healthy.
-
-
-
-
-
Joe.s reacted to michelecaples in sore muscles
It might be caysed from radiation of pain coming from you neck or upper back. Neck strain is common in weight loss because of the shift in posture. Press aroubd on your upper back and neck, if you feel a pinch, thats your answer
-
Joe.s reacted to cooksie in sore muscles
I was recently on two IV bags a day and twice a day by mouth in the hospital and when I was discharged I got a potassium supplement from Walmart that's over the counter.
surgiversary 10/09/12~235 lbs
-
-
-
Joe.s reacted to LA GP in Not Execrising
I try to find something I enjoy doing. Walking my dogs through the neighborhood is my thing. I just can't do the treadmill over and over. Looking forward to summertime and getting in the pool to get more active as well.
-
Joe.s got a reaction from mrsblues in December 2012 Post Op Group
Wishing everyone good luck. 8/3/12 -80 lbs
-
Joe.s got a reaction from nomorefat in Finally
the day after surgery they took me back in because of a leak. then on the 11 the found an abcess. on my spleen. then i had Fluid around my lungs and had to have a chest tube..not fun... lol but thank god im home now and hopefully it just gets better and better each day.
-
Joe.s got a reaction from nomorefat in Finally
the day after surgery they took me back in because of a leak. then on the 11 the found an abcess. on my spleen. then i had Fluid around my lungs and had to have a chest tube..not fun... lol but thank god im home now and hopefully it just gets better and better each day.
-
-
Joe.s got a reaction from kwhetzel in Post Op Complications
well had my surgery ar 830am on 8/3 and now there taking Mr back to or to makesure there are vote leaks pray for me back
-
Joe.s got a reaction from krystacoyle in Tomorrow Morning
at the hospital checking in.. hope all goes well
-
Joe.s reacted to krystacoyle in Tomorrow Morning
Good luck, everything will so smooth. OSF is among the best!!!! Let me know if you have last minute questions???
-
Joe.s reacted to PaulB in Tomorrow Morning
Good luck joe it will be over befor you know it.
My surgery was on Monday I feel good
Do as doctors say sip sip sip Water and walk it does help.
PS use the pain Med's they will help to
-
Joe.s reacted to LosingItForMe2011 in Tomorrow Morning
Hey there Joe! Good luck tomorrow! Time sure does fly by...I can't beleive I'm 3 weeks post-op myself. Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery.
-
Joe.s reacted to working4shoes in Tomorrow Morning
Good luck! You will have us all waiting here to hear how it went.
-
Joe.s reacted to ajcappy in Tomorrow Morning
I know how you feel! Mine was on Friday. The time went so fast. I got 82 lbs before surgery. Not going to lie this drain tub sucks. I had a body pillow with and it helped me. Good luck and send prayers
-
Joe.s reacted to nannon32 in 4 Weeks Out
Had my surgery july 5 2012... At 32 i felt the walls of my weight crashing in may 2011 i had an heart attack 2 months later in july 2011 another.. I instantly went on every diet lost 20 lbs and thought i was doing great till a routine check up in april 2012 had a irregular ekg. My dr told me then at 289lbs and 5'2 i would have 5 yrs to live at this rate therfore i got serious and had the surgery.. The first week after was horrible the head hunger left me in tears most days then week 2 came along and it started to get easier now here i am at week 4 ya i have some gas and nausea but this is god giving me the tools and a second chance at life im 40 pounds lighter no longer do i have chest pain.. God gave me my life back