DouglasP13

Well, things are going well. It looks like my weight loss is about 50 pounds now. And that is still having that candy bar the other night. I am not splurging, nor am I hungry, nor do I crave stuff. I am doing great!!! I'm so happy that things are going smoothly. Anyway, that's all I have to say. Luv ya all!

Well, things are going well. It looks like my weight loss is about 50 pounds now. And that is still having that candy bar the other night. I am not splurging, nor am I hungry, nor do I crave stuff. I am doing great!!! I'm so happy that things are going smoothly. Anyway, that's all I have to say. Luv ya all!

Okay, I have to keep coming up with a different title every time, it's kinda hard when I keep having good days. Just wait, I'm sure I'll have a bad day, so keep checking the titles. Okay, I know, I have too much free time on my hands to be thinking about this. Well, I go back to work on Saturday. I'm excited, yet I don't want to get off of my vacation, I'm enjoying myself way too much. Now, on to seriousness, Leigh has had her band removed, and she is still in the hospital, but she is doing fine, just a little pain. And Teresita, she said that Fr. Abraham would make her smile right now, so everyone, please message her and let her know you are singing to her. She will love that!!!! *evil laugh* She said that her stomach was prolapsed around the band. This was from her morning sickness, I hope I can say that out in the open Leigh, I think I can, but who knows, if not, I take it back, she had the stomach flu and threw up several times, in the morning, and then she was fine. But anyway, her spirits are high, not sure if that is the pain medication or not, but we shall take advantage of that, so yeah, she is doing good right now. Okay, now did I mention that I have been maintaining my weight loss if not a couple more pounds off? Well, I have, and I have energy, which means I have been getting enough protein, and stuff. Since I have been doing so good, I had a small candy bar tonight. I know, but hey, it took me an hour to eat it, so that was okay. It wasn't a benge thing, I just felt like it. It's the first chocolate that I've had since my surgery, I think. Oh well, it's all good.

Okay, I have to keep coming up with a different title every time, it's kinda hard when I keep having good days. Just wait, I'm sure I'll have a bad day, so keep checking the titles. Okay, I know, I have too much free time on my hands to be thinking about this. Well, I go back to work on Saturday. I'm excited, yet I don't want to get off of my vacation, I'm enjoying myself way too much. Now, on to seriousness, Leigh has had her band removed, and she is still in the hospital, but she is doing fine, just a little pain. And Teresita, she said that Fr. Abraham would make her smile right now, so everyone, please message her and let her know you are singing to her. She will love that!!!! *evil laugh* She said that her stomach was prolapsed around the band. This was from her morning sickness, I hope I can say that out in the open Leigh, I think I can, but who knows, if not, I take it back, she had the stomach flu and threw up several times, in the morning, and then she was fine. But anyway, her spirits are high, not sure if that is the pain medication or not, but we shall take advantage of that, so yeah, she is doing good right now. Okay, now did I mention that I have been maintaining my weight loss if not a couple more pounds off? Well, I have, and I have energy, which means I have been getting enough protein, and stuff. Since I have been doing so good, I had a small candy bar tonight. I know, but hey, it took me an hour to eat it, so that was okay. It wasn't a benge thing, I just felt like it. It's the first chocolate that I've had since my surgery, I think. Oh well, it's all good.

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted much. Even though I have been off of work for the past 2 weeks, I have been busy. I have realized who my true friends are. Derek, who had been on drugs, actually has been there for me quite bit these past 2 weeks. And my other friend who goes with me to the shows, well, she has shown her true colors as well. Thank God she wasn't my support angel. She pawned me off on her mother to give me a ride home the other night, when she lives very close to me. That just upsets me. Well anyway, my weight loss of 43 pounds has been maintained over the past week, and possibly down another pound or two. I have my first doctor's appointment since my surgery tomorrow morning. We will see what their scales say. I have actually done great on the full liquids, and have actually gone on to soft foods. I have been careful to not eat too much, or too fast. So far, I haven't had an upset stomach, and I haven't thrown up at all yet. Things have actually gone quite well. If anyone has anything thing to say about this, please let me know. Be honest. Well, once again sorry that I haven't been on here too much. I shall always strive to do better. Thanx for the kick Teresita! Also, please keep our friend Leigh in your prayers. She is haven't quite a rough time, and she went in today for surgery. They were either going to just unbuckle the band, or remove it. Not sure which. I am going to try to call her tomorrow and find out how she is doing. Take care, love ya all!

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted much. Even though I have been off of work for the past 2 weeks, I have been busy. I have realized who my true friends are. Derek, who had been on drugs, actually has been there for me quite bit these past 2 weeks. And my other friend who goes with me to the shows, well, she has shown her true colors as well. Thank God she wasn't my support angel. She pawned me off on her mother to give me a ride home the other night, when she lives very close to me. That just upsets me. Well anyway, my weight loss of 43 pounds has been maintained over the past week, and possibly down another pound or two. I have my first doctor's appointment since my surgery tomorrow morning. We will see what their scales say. I have actually done great on the full liquids, and have actually gone on to soft foods. I have been careful to not eat too much, or too fast. So far, I haven't had an upset stomach, and I haven't thrown up at all yet. Things have actually gone quite well. If anyone has anything thing to say about this, please let me know. Be honest. Well, once again sorry that I haven't been on here too much. I shall always strive to do better. Thanx for the kick Teresita! Also, please keep our friend Leigh in your prayers. She is haven't quite a rough time, and she went in today for surgery. They were either going to just unbuckle the band, or remove it. Not sure which. I am going to try to call her tomorrow and find out how she is doing. Take care, love ya all!

Sounds like things are good with you. I have missed talking to ya, hope to talk soon. Take care. *hug*

Girl, it sounds like you are doing an excellent job. Great mileage! I know how it is not being here as much, sometimes it sucks. But I will still be here. Good luck to ya!

By the way, I'm in Paducah, not far from Hopkinsville.

Have the willpower to tell yourself this is for a better you. I already feel at the top!

Good suggestions to come....read on..... Okay, so much to reply to. 1st, Ene, I had the Icopure zero carb clear liquid drink from GNC, dr. said to do it, it's perfect for this. Yes, it is $3.75 a bottle, but a bottle is 40 grams of Protein in a 20 oz. bottle. Also, I would say go ahead and try some full liquids like Protein shakes. The best is unjury, you can get at www.unjury.com and it has 20 grams of protein perserving. You just mix the powder with milk or whatever. Tastes ok, but it's well worth it. Now, GrumpyNYC, hello to you as well. As far as pain, I'm just about done with the pain. I got pain pills, but I have stopped using them. The only pain is my throat gets dry quickly, especially over night. They at the same time did an endoscopy to remove some pre-cancerous cells from my reflux that I didn't know I had. Okay, my secrets of the trade. 1st of all, I have an amazing doctor and staff, especially the staff. The nutritionist had come up with a 30 day liver shrinkage diet. It was 2000 mg sodium per day, 1200-1500 calories a day, and 30 grams of fat per day. Mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't eat too much that is in a box, bag, can or bottle. As soon as I got used to this way, I would cook 3 or 4 meals at a time, and put them in tupperware. I found no sodium added green Beans, corn, peas, veg-all. And then I found low sodium forzen dinners in Healthy Choice. To help me splurging on this diet, on days that I wanted to cheat, I would look up the nutritional info on fast food stores, and then if I wanted something that had too much fat or sodium, I knew I had to drink the unjury shakes the rest of the day. My favorite is McDonald's Big Mac, only 1010 mg sodiu, but 30 grams of fat, with 56o calories. I would have one of those and then shakes the rest of the day. This way, I had 25 g protein from the big mac and then 20 g protien in a shake. I always bot low calorie, low fat, low sodium stuff. It was great. Also, I'm very active, I walk every day, not that much, and not at once, but I made it work, and it worked well. I have lost about 15 pounds since the surgery. I truly do have a wonderful dr. Lots of people don't like him cuz of his attitude, but he is very cautious and concerned about his patients. Here is what my diet was supposed to be. 30 days before surgery - low sodium diet 24 hours before surgery - go on Clear Liquids ONLY for 3 days after surgery - clear liquids next 2 weeks - full liquids like shakes and cream soups then for next couple of weeks - pureed food and MASHED POTATOES!!! gotta love KFC! Please, if anyone has any questions, please pm me, or ask me, I am very glad to help. Please ask away, it makes me feel useful, and it helps me repay those who have helped me and answered my questions along the way. Thank you for all of your support. Please pm me with questions, I love the attention! j/k Love ya all!!!

Hello Lydia! Glad to hear things have begun. Sometimes it can be a long process. Where are you from? I am from Western KY.

Thank you skinnymom. The pre op diet was awesome. It was low fat and low sodium, and it was mainly to shrink the liver for the operation. And it worked wonderfully. Not many dr's at all do this diet. But right before the operation, I only had to go on a 24hr clear liquid diet, which i have heard that most people do lots more clear liquids, or they have to drink this stuff to clean out their system.

Hello everyone! I'm back, hopefully more often now. Okay, lets fill you in on my saga..... Okay, you remember my best friend Derek, with the drug problem, right? Well, he is a CNA at a nursing home. He took off work for a few days to help me out after and during the surgery. He has been terrific. He stayed the first 3 days with me at my home and took care of me in anyway he could. He truly redeemed himself. Okay, my other friend that I go to musicals and such with, her name is Rachel. This is the self centered one. Well, she waits until 4 days after the surgery to call me, and she wanted to know if we were still going to see 'Cats' this past Friday. I was like, uh no, I had surgery, and I'm to sore to go. It's like she didn't even care if I was okay or not. Found out she was in the hospital for some tests on the day of my surgery. She couldn't even go up 2 floors to see if I was alive or anything! I have heard more from her mother than her. Her mom was mad at her for not telling her that I was in the hospital the same day. Now, is she selfish or what??? Yeah, you're telling me! GRRRRRRRRRR. Anyway, my surgery went great, and I continue to be doing wonderful. I am on full liquids right now, and I am actually cheating a bit, and last night I had part of a chicken breast. I ate slowly, and chewed my food well, so it was fine, no problems at all. You just never know! Anyway, no mood swings, no sadness, no nothing, just happy and enjoying my time off! Take care my friends and I hope to hear from you all. *hugz to you all*

Hello everyone! I'm back, hopefully more often now. Okay, lets fill you in on my saga..... Okay, you remember my best friend Derek, with the drug problem, right? Well, he is a CNA at a nursing home. He took off work for a few days to help me out after and during the surgery. He has been terrific. He stayed the first 3 days with me at my home and took care of me in anyway he could. He truly redeemed himself. Okay, my other friend that I go to musicals and such with, her name is Rachel. This is the self centered one. Well, she waits until 4 days after the surgery to call me, and she wanted to know if we were still going to see 'Cats' this past Friday. I was like, uh no, I had surgery, and I'm to sore to go. It's like she didn't even care if I was okay or not. Found out she was in the hospital for some tests on the day of my surgery. She couldn't even go up 2 floors to see if I was alive or anything! I have heard more from her mother than her. Her mom was mad at her for not telling her that I was in the hospital the same day. Now, is she selfish or what??? Yeah, you're telling me! GRRRRRRRRRR. Anyway, my surgery went great, and I continue to be doing wonderful. I am on full liquids right now, and I am actually cheating a bit, and last night I had part of a chicken breast. I ate slowly, and chewed my food well, so it was fine, no problems at all. You just never know! Anyway, no mood swings, no sadness, no nothing, just happy and enjoying my time off! Take care my friends and I hope to hear from you all. *hugz to you all*

Hey ENE, my dr. had me on only 3 days of clear liquids, then 2 weeks of full liquids, which includes your protein shakes. I am in the full liquids stage right now, but I have had a few little bites of food, just chewed it well, and haven't had a problem at all. I also don't know the difference between the 2 bands, and I don't know which one I got, but I don't think it was the Swedish. Anyway, if you feel like trying a shake, I say go for it, just do it slowly. Baby steps!!!!

Hello Everyone! I was banded on Dec. 26th, and so far things are going wonderfully! With the pre-op diet they had me on, I have now lost a total of 43 pounds in the past month! I'm doing the happy dance now! Can't wait to hear from lots of you.

Well, I did it. Can't believe I actually went through with it. But it's great! My surgery went very well, with no complications. I'm just sore right now, nothing out of the ordinary, but you know I like to complain cuz I'm a whiner, and a wuss. Yeah, that's right, I'm proud of it, I'm a big baby. Actually, I'm doing just great! But I'm gonna go lay down again. Talk to ya all lata! Tia, thanx for the message! *smiles*

Well, I did it. Can't believe I actually went through with it. But it's great! My surgery went very well, with no complications. I'm just sore right now, nothing out of the ordinary, but you know I like to complain cuz I'm a whiner, and a wuss. Yeah, that's right, I'm proud of it, I'm a big baby. Actually, I'm doing just great! But I'm gonna go lay down again. Talk to ya all lata! Tia, thanx for the message! *smiles*

Well, tomorrow is the day, and I'm excited. Not nervous yet, but then again, I don't get nervous about things like this. I had my 24 hours of clear liquids, and I didn't cheat at all. I know, I can't believe it either! Anyway, Thank you Tia, Teresita, and Leigh, you all have been great, I'm sure I'll make it through with no problems, but just in case, you all mean a lot to me. Now that that is out of the way, I'm heading to bed now, gotta get up in 5 hours to get ready for this thing. Anyway, I'm happy and excited. I shall talk to you all when I get back home in a couple days. Lata! *big hugs*

Well, tomorrow is the day, and I'm excited. Not nervous yet, but then again, I don't get nervous about things like this. I had my 24 hours of clear liquids, and I didn't cheat at all. I know, I can't believe it either! Anyway, Thank you Tia, Teresita, and Leigh, you all have been great, I'm sure I'll make it through with no problems, but just in case, you all mean a lot to me. Now that that is out of the way, I'm heading to bed now, gotta get up in 5 hours to get ready for this thing. Anyway, I'm happy and excited. I shall talk to you all when I get back home in a couple days. Lata! *big hugs*

Well, I have been naughty.....and it feels GREAT!!!!! *evil laugh* Okay, not that naughty, except that I will be on Unjury shakes all day tomorrow to pay for today. I'm still between 25 and 30 pounds weight loss for the pre-op diet. Not bad. I've only got a week to go. I'm so very excited. It should be good. Of course, I think I'm looking forward mostly to the 2 weeks off. Now, it won't be a full 2 weeks. I'll have to show up to work a little. Oh well, it happens.

Well, I have been naughty.....and it feels GREAT!!!!! *evil laugh* Okay, not that naughty, except that I will be on Unjury shakes all day tomorrow to pay for today. I'm still between 25 and 30 pounds weight loss for the pre-op diet. Not bad. I've only got a week to go. I'm so very excited. It should be good. Of course, I think I'm looking forward mostly to the 2 weeks off. Now, it won't be a full 2 weeks. I'll have to show up to work a little. Oh well, it happens.

Sounds like fun. Can I have a cookie?

Girl, how could you ever offend anyone?!?! You tell it like it is. Anyway, sorry I've been away for a bit. Things are quite hectic here. Congrats on the ministry! That is totally awesome. I don't know where I'd be right now if it weren't for my ministry. It's totally awesome! So keep up the good work, and I'll keep you in my prayers. *big hugz*