lucy0911

Looks like it's about an hour away. I am near waupaca

if only i was closer...i am central WI

So I am a nurse by education. I had my sleeve January 20, 2015. No real problems to speak of since. I am at work yesterday and I get asked to help with a simple procedure to put in a central line on a patient. For those of you that don't know, this is a line that is inserted into the artery of the neck when an IV can't be established. I have done this thousands of times. it was roughly 4 in the afternoon when this happened. My office (because i am not typically a floor nurse any longer) is blasted cold. I had a scrub on with a long sleeve shirt underneath. I live in WI and it's colder now so this isn't strang anyway. The room I was in was 74 degrees during the procedure. I had my latest drink of Fluid at around 3 pm. In the middle of the procedure, I asked the other nurse to come over by me and that's all i remember. She said i mumbled something about a light and then proceeded to hit the ground. I had passed out...but not only that. I seized.....twice.....they flipping called a rapid response on me. I probably freaked out the patient. I had the surgeon yelling into the hallway for help....what a fuss......All I can attribute this too is that we must loose electrolytes much faster than normal. I guess I didn't get that in the summer becasue I always had a drink with me. So yeah...i have to go back to work now and face all these people....how embarrasing....lol

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

For the first time in so many years that I can't remember, I wore a swimming suit. Took my kids to Wisconsin Dells and I actually participated. It was kind of cool because first off, I never would have considered going prior to my surgery...secondly...there are weight restrictions on some of the Water slides and I was well within the restriction limit...and yes...they have a scale at the end of the line and if you think you can sneak past, you cannot...there were quite a few making the walk of shame back down the line...not me.......felt........amazing!!!! (and my suit is sooo cute)

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

I am right about where you are....lost just under 80 so far....I was sleeved January 20th.

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

For the first time in so many years that I can't remember, I wore a swimming suit. Took my kids to Wisconsin Dells and I actually participated. It was kind of cool because first off, I never would have considered going prior to my surgery...secondly...there are weight restrictions on some of the Water slides and I was well within the restriction limit...and yes...they have a scale at the end of the line and if you think you can sneak past, you cannot...there were quite a few making the walk of shame back down the line...not me.......felt........amazing!!!! (and my suit is sooo cute)

For the first time in so many years that I can't remember, I wore a swimming suit. Took my kids to Wisconsin Dells and I actually participated. It was kind of cool because first off, I never would have considered going prior to my surgery...secondly...there are weight restrictions on some of the Water slides and I was well within the restriction limit...and yes...they have a scale at the end of the line and if you think you can sneak past, you cannot...there were quite a few making the walk of shame back down the line...not me.......felt........amazing!!!! (and my suit is sooo cute)

For the first time in so many years that I can't remember, I wore a swimming suit. Took my kids to Wisconsin Dells and I actually participated. It was kind of cool because first off, I never would have considered going prior to my surgery...secondly...there are weight restrictions on some of the Water slides and I was well within the restriction limit...and yes...they have a scale at the end of the line and if you think you can sneak past, you cannot...there were quite a few making the walk of shame back down the line...not me.......felt........amazing!!!! (and my suit is sooo cute)

For the first time in so many years that I can't remember, I wore a swimming suit. Took my kids to Wisconsin Dells and I actually participated. It was kind of cool because first off, I never would have considered going prior to my surgery...secondly...there are weight restrictions on some of the Water slides and I was well within the restriction limit...and yes...they have a scale at the end of the line and if you think you can sneak past, you cannot...there were quite a few making the walk of shame back down the line...not me.......felt........amazing!!!! (and my suit is sooo cute)

my before and after so far....the first one, I am the chick on the far left....in the brown top with the multiple chins...lol....this last picture was at Wisconsin Dells with my son last week. 77 lbs down...

If that is how you really feel then you have already been defeated. I understand depression but attitude is key. Excersize will release the endorphins in your brain that combat depression as well plus it will kick start the weight loss even more. Walk of that's what you can do but walk quickly if you can. See a counselor. Get your mess adjusted. You say you are trying to stay positive and you may think you are but to say you are fighting a losing battle just emphasizes that you you aren't truly being positive because your heart and soul aren't in it. What do you have to lose at this point. Give in and give it a try. Tell yourself every morning how amazing you are and how great of a day is going to be. When you hear or feel the negative start to creep in. ..stop it. .even yell at it out loud. ...and to combat the missing food part...chew your liquids and soft foods. Not kidding. Your brain misses that. I know it's silly but it works. the brain will recognize the chewing. . Associate it with eating and be satisfied with that. Good luck. . It is all up to you. No amount of positive thoughts we send your way will help unless you are willing to go there with us.
Corrected my typos....sorry

When you buy a dress with horizontal stripes.

I know this thread is old, but I had to resurrect it.
You know you lost weight when ... Your skirt falls down around your ankles in the mall parking lot.
Yep ... That happened. Thank goodness I was wearing Spanx or else someone would have seen my too big granny panties that hang down like the diaper of a toddler that hasn't been changed all day. I think it's time for some new clothes.

When, instead of your husband's shirt fitting like a glove, you can wear it as a nightgown and look sexy! :tounge_smile:

:PWhen you only have ONE chin!!