kira10062014

congratulations!!!!!!! I can't wait til I get to onederland!! I have 16 pounds to go!!! Great Christmas gift!!!

Owensboro, KY sleeved on 10-06-14

Hello, I am new to this site. I choose WLS because I have been Type 1 diabetic since I was a teen. I have always been heavier girl, was never thin like my younger sisters. I chose to have WLS because my surgeon said my chances of getting off my three insulins and my oral medications was very high. I went in for my consult with surgeon with getting the lap band; but he talked me out of that with the success rates were low at getting rid of all insulin. Prayed and discussed the options with my husband, who has been so supportive of everything I have chosen to do. I did met all the requirements for both of my insurance plans. I went ahead and started incorporating the life-style change with Protein shakes, etc. I have never had an issues with emotional eating or anything along those lines. I have always been comfortable in my own skin. I just was never comfortable about the insulin and counting and planning everything that went into my mouth. I told my family and in laws of my plans for the surgery. My family, especially my momma was not on board with this surgery and tried to talk me out of it. But my mind was made up. I got the approval for surgery on a Friday; I started my 2 week full liquid pre-op regimine early. I called first thing on a Monday morning and scheduled surgery for 14 days from that call. I drove 2 hours away in Nashville, TN to have surgery because my local hospital doesn't have a bariatic unit. I was sleeved on 10-06-14, I spent 4 days in the hospital. I woke up from antheisa with severe motion sickness and nausea. I wasn't in a whole lot of pain because I have a high pain tolerance, but the nausea and retching is what about killed me. I wasn't able to drink any Protein Shakes for a week. I could only hold down Water, SF popsicles (with my crushed meds added to it), and some chicken broth. I weighed 274.6 at my consultation visit with surgeon. Day of surgery I weighed 253. My issues was and still is hiccups; they hurt so badly. Sip and Sip and Sip. It is so hard when you are not thirsty! My surgeon said as long as I got my 64 oz in the protein didn't matter so much the first few weeks. Popsciles were my BFF. I was out of work for two weeks. My post-op vist was on 10-16-14 and I weigh 233 and still holding there. Totally weight loss of 41.6 pounds so far! I have not had any insulin since 10-09-14 and I am insulin free as of today. The only mediciation I take is prilosec, my Vitamins, and dicolymine (for the spasms). At first I was regretting this surgery in the first week because my nausea was so bad; but today I am so happy I did it. I still experience some pain when I bend a certain way, ahiccups still hurt. Passing gas and first BM hurt so bad; but once I increase fluids I have had no issues. Surgeon is keeping me on full liquids until 11-13-14, I have to say I am not happy about that. But I understand he wants me to heal completely before introducing mushy foods. This site has helped me so much!! Thank you to all of you who post!!! Sorry my message is so long!! lol