lisaanewme67

I met with a cardiologist yesterday. I definitely feel better after seeing him. He believes having two major surgeries in 8 months has played a huge role. My passing out, dizziness and low heart rate is being caused by 3 things: surgeons using steroids during and after spine surgery has caused my adrenal system to be out of whack which is causing my body to take longer to acclimate to positional changes, dehydration from the ability to swallow much for the last 4 weeks and the nerve in my cervical spine that was impacted and controls heart rate is irritate. He said it is like a perfect storm. An endocrinologist can help me with the adrenal gland issue. Of course Imy throat is getting better making hydration a bit easier and I just have to give that nerve some time to heal. My heart looks very health! Thanks for all the well wishes!

One week post-surgery! All good!

Nervous today. I meet with a cardiologist to see why my heart rate is so low and I keep feeling dizzy/lightheade. I passed out a week ago. All of this following major spine surgery. Off all medications and it is still happening. I hope they don't find anything too scary but need answers. Wish me luck!

Back to work checklist - - I pray I don't forget anything... nervous about food

Back to work checklist - - I pray I don't forget anything... nervous about food

The look of shock on my friends face when she saw me tonight was amazing. It made me so happy she was so proud of me. I have the most supportive friends and co-workers. I am thankful for that.

The look of shock on my friends face when she saw me tonight was amazing. It made me so happy she was so proud of me. I have the most supportive friends and co-workers. I am thankful for that.

At my lowest weight from band! I love my sleeve!!! Only 11 lbs to goal!

I really enjoyed my bike ride this morning. I need to get to bed earlier so that I can get up and do a bike ride before work. Who knows? It might make my work day go better.

Feeling weak, energy low - - spirits are HIGH!!

Reality of going back to work on Monday. Hard to believe that it has been 3 weeks since surgery!

Reality of going back to work on Monday. Hard to believe that it has been 3 weeks since surgery!

Feeling weak, energy low - - spirits are HIGH!!

Got started with Match.com and Plenty of Fish. This is hard, why didn't I do it when I was younger?

So excited I got the call for my orientation date, and it only took a week! There's no turning back now!

I said BRRR It's cold in here....

I did it! Woot woot! I finally hit Onederland today! 34lbs to goal now!

My surgeon did my EGD on 6/18 so I'm hoping to get a surgery date when I see him on the 24th....PLEASE let me get a date!

Starting Phase II diet today. We will see how my new tummy likes the new selections...slowly but surely

lliving life

My official surgery weight is 245. I kicked some butt on my pre-surgery weight loss.

Had a rough day yesterday. As most of you know I recently had cervical spinal fusion via my throat. It has been very hard to eat or drink for 2.5 weeks now. Apparently my heart rate has been very low and I let myself get dehydrated. Well, I stood up yesterday took a step and woke up on the floor. Not a good thing for someone in a neckbrace with 3 new fusions. Ugh! Spent the day in the er getting fluids. Now they want me to see a cardiologist because of my unexplained low heart rate and over 51 age. My heart rate did not improve even after I was rehydrated. Luckily I was wearing my brace and other than being sore, I feel a little better today. I am thankful that I did not really cause a huge problem. Moral of the story, don't let yourself get dehydrated no matter what! And how did your Saturday go!

your TO do today: eat breakfast

Starting Phase II diet today. We will see how my new tummy likes the new selections...slowly but surely

12 days Post Op - Feeling Thankful & Blessed