2 Weeks Post-op today!

Today marks 2 weeks since surgery on June 11, 2012! And might I add, I feel good!

Starting weight when I first saw the surgeon was 244 lbs.
Day of surgery i weighed in at 232.9 lbs.
Today, 2 weeks post-op, I weigh in at 219.4!

This makes for a weight loss since surgery of 13.5 lbs and a total loss of 24.6 lbs!

I think this is pretty darn amazing and I never in a million years thought I could do this! I'm so astounded by the results.

about 24 hours post-op

So here I sit at about 330am EST, quite sore from the incisions and in a bit more pain than I'd like to be from the gas they put inside me to be able to do the surgery. I've been trying to walk the gas out, but its just not coming out as fast as I'd like it to be. The gas has moved into my back, chest and shoulders now, so it's super uncomfy.

I've been doing my best to follow surgeons orders and just sip, sip, sip on liquids all day long. I actually was able to drink a little bit of a protein shake last night, all of about 1 oz, lol. However, this filled my tummy and I didn't have room for a pain pill last night, so I went to bed shortly thereafter and woke up in some killer pain this morning. Hopefully that'll be the last time I make that mistake.

Besides all that, things are progressing nicely so far. I'm really glad I did this.

Night before surgery!

Hello again.

Tonight is the night before surgery and I'm getting quite excited! I think the only thing I'm nervous about is the fact that I know there will be discomfort and pain after waking up from the surgery.

I've been on a liquid diet mostly for the last 2 weeks, with only 1 small real meal a day, and today having been only allowed liquids. Today has been super hard! I've just wanted to go down to a burger joint and get a juicy cheeseburger and shovel it down my throat! I think the only reason I really want to do this, is because I know I cannot. I've been strong, but it's been rough. I've also been exercising a bit too in the last 2 weeks. Nothing really all that impressive right now, but just small walks around the block.

So yeah, bring it on. I'm so ready for this.

Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to my journey!

This blog is a reinvention of a blog I started last month on a different site, which sort of drove me crazy, due to me not liking the way it was setup. I think I'm going to be a lot happier blogging here on blogspot.com.

SURGERY IS SCHEDULED!!!

So I just got back from the surgeon’s office and after a conversation with him about my habits, my history, etc. I have decided to proceed with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I also, much to my surprise, got to schedule my surgery date today!!!! I feel so fortunate that the only requirement is that I have a psych eval done, which again, lucky me, will happen in just over an hour and a half from now, since they had a cancellation for today.

So I’m sure you all want to know when that surgery date is, right?

Well, drum roll please…………………….

***JUNE 11, 2012!!!!***

That’s right, just over 3 weeks from now! I can hardly contain my excitement! I’m excited to start on this journey, make the changes I need to make and have a real shot at being able to live! Live a life without horrible pain, as losing the weight will likely reduce my pain to a point where I will no longer need the pain medicine! Not to mention, save me from the ills of diabetes and heart disease! To top it off, not having to shop in the plus size section anymore!

As I progress through this journey, I make this promise to both you and myself, I will not sugar coat things. I will do my best to keep things as real as possible about my successes as well as my failures. The good, the bad and the ugly will all be showcased here and possibly with some video blogs as well.
With all that being said, I need to run for now, as I have a psych eval to attend!