nursejb

good job! congratulations!

Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing good!

God is good! I made it through surgery! I was the first case 7:30 sharp. Woke up at 4:00 am speed dressed woke my hubby up, still going from the mag citrate! Got to the hospital at 5:30 went and registered with admissions. 5:45 up to preop weighed in no Weightloss even with all the crapping! 6:00 Iv in first try yes! bp heart rate.blood sugar normal. 7:00 taken down to surgery, kissed my hubby good bye, waiting for my nurse to see me in surgery. Said a prayer, nurse came over talked to me, surgeon came over talked to me, met anesthesiologist gave me a sedative to relax then wheeled me into surgery. During this time I was strangely calm, this was my first surgery ever! The anesthesiologist places a mask over my face told me to breath deeply 3 times and that's all I remember. I don't remember dreaming, being awakened from surgery, recovery room nada. I remember waking up in my room seeing my friends that I work with fussing over me placing me on telemetry, telling me where my painbutton is. I turned to my hubby asked him if they did the surgery. He said yes the surgeon told him surgery went well. Thank you God. By 3pm I was up walking, pain minimal, Foley catheter uncomfortable, back to bed minimal nausea. 5pm kids.up to see me sat up in the chair for a while quite groggy. Still minimal pain. This entire experience has been good minimal pain, don't feel like I has surgery, very little nausea. only set back my diastolic bp has been through the roof. Saw my regular Dr Friday got put on another bp med. Hopefully that will change soon, I will see the surgeon today. Highest weight 255 preop 242 current weight 229 I've lost 13lbs in a week pretty shocking.

So, TMI, but can you wear normal panties and not have your gut hanging out the leg holes???? I mean, really, I don't care so much if it's totally flat, I'm tired of having to stuff it in my clothes to keep it from flapping in the wind :/
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

Sometimes we don't see the harm it cause the children. Everyone might see it different but I'm not moving to be in the streets so I might as well stay until I do get a place then we can all move,and be happy. Wanting surgery shouldn't make me less of a loving & caring mom. I have done everything for my kids. My kids can never say I have no clothes,food,school supply. Even things they don't need like computer,ipod ect... My kids have it all. So someone thinking I'm selfish. I think not!!

Tinymamiof3 remember this, don't let what others think about you or your situation get you down! We all have our needs and wants I would never judge you for going after what you want and forget about what some people have to say about your situation. As long as you take care of your business take care of your children and yourself then who cares. We all have problems and issues No One is perfect and people shouldn't be so judgmental! With that being said if you want to go get 10 boob jobs then good for you and if someone doesn't like it maybe they should keep their comments to themselves. I have been married for 13 years had my first child at 18 and let me tell you everyday is not a walk in the park if I put the things that I go through maybe people would be saying negative things too. This site was designed for us to be supportive of each other. I'm pretty sure not every day is a bad day in your marriage. If you are still there then that must mean that things are going ok.I wish you nothing but the best. You are always so supportive on this site, encouraging cheering people on Kudos to you.

Thank you! It is possible and so worth it. I look in the mirror and don't recognize myself. I've never wore anything under a 13/14 and I still have a hard time shopping ...looking at 7/8 and s/m shirts is so foreign that I catch myself saying... You can't wear that all the time! The day I walked in Cato and the girl told me I needed to go to the other side to shop was a big day for me. Not shopping on the plus size was so rewarding!! People don't recognize me and it feels amazing! At 6 weeks it seems like a long journey but r'ber it is worth the wait! This sight has helped me tremendously and I am cheering for you!! You will do it and can't wait to see your 1 yr pics!!

Wow - very impressive. It is amazing to be that different in 1 year! Inspiring to me 6 weeks out. I can see to the other side! I was a 26/28 - now I am a 24 on the verge of a 22. Never in my adult life have I been smaller than a 16 - so the idea of getting out of plus sizes just seems like a dream to me. You make it look possible!

omg! you look great

Yeah, that was one of the reasons I didn't say anything to people I work with. I got couple days off and came back saying nothing My family asks me to eat more, try more salad of grilled "whatever you eat girl". They don't try to make me fail, just don't get concept of small portions and smart meals... Hopeless cases!

Sounds like HE has some issues (insecurity).

My husband had the same fears. Now that I am 6 months post op, I can see why, a little. Not that I'd EVER do that either. But when you are so used to just being the big girl, and then men start giving you attention, it does feel good. Some people, if they are lacking in their current relationship, find it easy to give in to it. I find it flattering, but I'd never act on it. My husband and I make sure to communicate openly though. For example, I was feeling good about myself because of the compliments I was getting, and felt a little bit like he stopped doing that. Ever since that conversation, he has gone out of his way to say the nice things he's thinking, instead of just dismissing it. It changes everything, being open and honest. Counseling through a huge change like this is always a good option too! Because this is a huge change for us, but sometimes we forget that its just as difficult for our spouses/significant others to adapt to.

surgery went well! I have had minimal pain, more gas and nausea than anything else. Foley catheter is out as of today, been able to keep my fluids down. just saw my surgeon he said everything went elk and that my liver looked good. If everything goes well I will go home tomorrow.

surgery went well! I have had minimal pain, more gas and nausea than anything else. Foley catheter is out as of today, been able to keep my fluids down. just saw my surgeon he said everything went elk and that my liver looked good. If everything goes well I will go home tomorrow.

thanks for all the we'll wishes! I think I over did it on the bowel prep drank 2 mag citrates I have been on the shitter all day and night sorry for TMI! praying that this will end soon. I've been trying to replace what IM losing hopefully everything will be fine cause IM usually a hard stick and am trying not to get dehydrated. My 7 year old started crying tonight she is my shadow and is worried for her mama. I have posted and left it up to God, at this point there's no turning back. Took a couple of Xanax going to drink my last cup of tea and go to bed.

I love compliments. The best compliment I ever got was the day I got married in October. I had busted but and lost almost 30 lbs in 6 months by dieting alone. It was a hard fought struggle, but I fit in my wedding dress that my mother-in-law made for me. When my husband saw me coming down the aisle he started tearing up and when I got to him he looked me dead in the eye and said that I was absolutely beautiful. At 307 I was stunning to him. It has given me the confidence to pursue WLS because I know that no matter what he will think I am beautiful. Now I can't wait for everyone else to see what he sees. I've heard comments from people in his life that didn't know I was listening, saying things like what does he see in her, she's just sooo big, she has a pretty face but..., etc.
Can't wait until I get the chance to have people ask me how much weight I've lost instead of when is your baby due?

yay! so happy for you!

iv is in, meds taken...should be leaving for the OR within 30 min...
see you on the losers bench! good luck to all of us going today!

RNY surgery helps you so much but you have to be committed 100% as well. I love to cook and entertain as well but after surgery I was cooking etc. and it did not effect me in any what so ever. I would taste my food and by the time I was done cooking and tasting (a sip of this or a tiny taste of that) I was full !!! LOL . You are going to do just fine... right after surgery I was able to cook and had no desire to eat what I cooled.. now that was awesome !!!!

I am feeling the same way too, my surgery is on the 30 and I have been happy scared hasn't really hit me yet this next week IM anticipating on being a nervous wreck lol! good luck

no IM not sick of taking my Vitamins I would much rather take them than to have to take metformin, insulin, prilosec, losartan with hctz, ultram ibuprofen all those things that I had to take to try to prevent the other obesity related conditions from being overweight for far to long. IM loving the thought of only having to 3 vitamins 2x daily and being healthier. surgery date is 9/30/13

I have 2 weeks yay!