Hi there!
I'm now 5.5 months post op already. Time flies. I'm still hovering just below 300. I really need to start exercising more, but I'm having a very difficult time getting going. I don't know why, ok well maybe its because I've never liked exercise. Nothing has changed that. I just need to get moving and form a habit. My wedding anniversary was Monday and my husband and I bought each other bicycles this year. I'm pretty excited about that. Now I just need to get out there and ride! Of course, first I need to get a helmet before I go on any roads!
I'm still losing hair and I don't like it. I've added Biotin to my vitamin regimen, mainly because I've read that others have had luck with it. We'll see. The hair on top and sides is so thin that there isn't enough to even do anything. So, I just wear a headband and deal with it. I'll be glad when regrowth occurs.
Aside from having difficulty getting the exercise going and hair loss, everything else is going fine. I have noticed that I can eat a little more now. More normal portions even. I still eat quite slow though. My weight loss total from 2 weeks before surgery is about 83 lbs. I guess that's pretty good...considering the lack of a real exercise regimen. But from my highest weight ever recorded, I'm down 106 lbs. That's pretty awesome. Of course, I could use to lose another 130 lbs or so. My doctor never mentioned a goal weight for me, but I'd like to see about 165. Seems so far off yet. I just celebrated my 39th birthday (or 29 as I like to look at it because 40 is the new 30 you know!). So, I really would like to see that goal by my 40th birthday. That'd be awesome. I think it's quite possible. I've seen and read about those who've lost over 100 lbs in less than a year even.
I just need to get my butt in gear and exercise!!
♥ Dottie
Showing posts with label weightloss surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weightloss surgery. Show all posts
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
3.5 Months Post Op
Wow - I can't believe the last time I posted anything was November. Oh well. I can't tell you when the next time I post anything will be. I get busy with work and when I come home, I'm not so eager to get on the computer. The last few days have been really nice around here.
I had surgery on December 15, 2009. The surgery I chose was the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). Basically, a good portion of my stomach (80%+/-) was removed and now I'm left with a banana (or sleeve) shaped stomach. I'm glad I chose this particular surgery because it didn't involve any cutting or re-routing of the intestines like the other surgical options. I didn't have to worry about dumping syndrome or terrible malabsorption either. So, for me, it was a good choice. I really didn't want to do surgery at all quite honestly, but I finally had a heart to heart with myself and admitted that I needed the help. The surgery is my tool that helps me. The day of surgery, I weighed 376. Right now, according to my scale I weigh 304. I'm down 72 lbs since December and I'm not complaining.
I will be honest, for the month or so following surgery, I dealt with some pretty tough emotional ups and downs - actually mostly downs. A co-worker of mine passed away that same week from a heart attack. He was a year younger than me. I took that pretty hard and I believe it may be a contributing factor to the emotional rollercoaster that ensued. I started fearing that I would die and fearing death, etc. It was tough. Thankfully, I got through. Now I'm doing so much better. I'm thankful for each day and hope that this surgery will allow me a chance at a longer life.
One of the pitfalls of surgery that I'm dealing with is hairloss. My hair was thinning to begin with, but it seems to have gotten a little worse. I'm told this is common and that it's important that I keep getting my protein in. I'm doing my best.
Oh and my knee pain (the trigger for my surgery decision) has subsided. I hope it doesn't return either. I'm sure the weight loss is a big relief on the knees.
I could probably go on and on, but I'll stop here for now. I'm not sure if anyone sees this or not anymore.
If so - thanks for looking out for me.
Have a wonderful day!
♥ Dottie
I had surgery on December 15, 2009. The surgery I chose was the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). Basically, a good portion of my stomach (80%+/-) was removed and now I'm left with a banana (or sleeve) shaped stomach. I'm glad I chose this particular surgery because it didn't involve any cutting or re-routing of the intestines like the other surgical options. I didn't have to worry about dumping syndrome or terrible malabsorption either. So, for me, it was a good choice. I really didn't want to do surgery at all quite honestly, but I finally had a heart to heart with myself and admitted that I needed the help. The surgery is my tool that helps me. The day of surgery, I weighed 376. Right now, according to my scale I weigh 304. I'm down 72 lbs since December and I'm not complaining.
I will be honest, for the month or so following surgery, I dealt with some pretty tough emotional ups and downs - actually mostly downs. A co-worker of mine passed away that same week from a heart attack. He was a year younger than me. I took that pretty hard and I believe it may be a contributing factor to the emotional rollercoaster that ensued. I started fearing that I would die and fearing death, etc. It was tough. Thankfully, I got through. Now I'm doing so much better. I'm thankful for each day and hope that this surgery will allow me a chance at a longer life.
One of the pitfalls of surgery that I'm dealing with is hairloss. My hair was thinning to begin with, but it seems to have gotten a little worse. I'm told this is common and that it's important that I keep getting my protein in. I'm doing my best.
Oh and my knee pain (the trigger for my surgery decision) has subsided. I hope it doesn't return either. I'm sure the weight loss is a big relief on the knees.
I could probably go on and on, but I'll stop here for now. I'm not sure if anyone sees this or not anymore.
If so - thanks for looking out for me.
Have a wonderful day!
♥ Dottie
Friday, November 6, 2009
Journey to Surgery Has Begun!
I attended the surgical seminar on October 26.
I had an appointment with the nurse and Internist on November 3. Fun stuff - weighing, measuring, photo op (ick). Then the doctor and I went over my medical history and he did a minor exam (listened to me breathe, checked the eyes and ears and felt for the liver, etc.)
Because I've been taking Naproxen for my knee pain and at times Ibuprofen for PMS symptoms, I need to get an Endoscopy done. That appointment is scheduled for November 17. I'm a little nervous as I've never had one done before. A few people have told me it's no big deal. I hope they're right.
Yesterday, I got my pre-surgical blood work done. I had to give 11 vials or so. That wasn't much fun. After about the 8th vial, I started to feel a little funny, but not bad. The blood flow started to slow a little, but then it picked back up when I pleaded "please don't stop!" :)
I have an appointment with the surgeon and the behaviorist on November 25. At this point, I've pretty much decided on the Duodenal Switch.
Oh and you know what? I had no idea that so many people do vlogs on You Tube. I searched Duodenal Switch and came across quite of few...so I've been watching/listening to some video diaries. So far, everyone that I've come across has had great success with the surgery and are very happy with their decisions.
I'm on my way.
I had an appointment with the nurse and Internist on November 3. Fun stuff - weighing, measuring, photo op (ick). Then the doctor and I went over my medical history and he did a minor exam (listened to me breathe, checked the eyes and ears and felt for the liver, etc.)
Because I've been taking Naproxen for my knee pain and at times Ibuprofen for PMS symptoms, I need to get an Endoscopy done. That appointment is scheduled for November 17. I'm a little nervous as I've never had one done before. A few people have told me it's no big deal. I hope they're right.
Yesterday, I got my pre-surgical blood work done. I had to give 11 vials or so. That wasn't much fun. After about the 8th vial, I started to feel a little funny, but not bad. The blood flow started to slow a little, but then it picked back up when I pleaded "please don't stop!" :)
I have an appointment with the surgeon and the behaviorist on November 25. At this point, I've pretty much decided on the Duodenal Switch.
Oh and you know what? I had no idea that so many people do vlogs on You Tube. I searched Duodenal Switch and came across quite of few...so I've been watching/listening to some video diaries. So far, everyone that I've come across has had great success with the surgery and are very happy with their decisions.
I'm on my way.
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