Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 , thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I sure I have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize that it is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the post op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. Debby (Tucson, Az) MGB 12-20-2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 , thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I sure I have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize that it is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the post op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. Debby (Tucson, Az) MGB 12-20-2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Congratulations Debby. Don't ever think this is the easy way. This is, as you said, HUGE. And scary. And life-altering. And, as far as I know, the only way to achieve our goals. You are brave to take this step. And you're on your way to a life worth living, for yourself, your family, your whole future. My best to you. I'm 6 weeks ahead of you, 19 days post-op, and the experience is very interesting. And challenging. And at times difficult. Hang in there. I believe it is the pathway to good health. My best to you, Happy Thanksgiving PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Congratulations Debby. Don't ever think this is the easy way. This is, as you said, HUGE. And scary. And life-altering. And, as far as I know, the only way to achieve our goals. You are brave to take this step. And you're on your way to a life worth living, for yourself, your family, your whole future. My best to you. I'm 6 weeks ahead of you, 19 days post-op, and the experience is very interesting. And challenging. And at times difficult. Hang in there. I believe it is the pathway to good health. My best to you, Happy Thanksgiving PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 : Boy, your letter was just what I needed today! I am scheduled for 12/13. I can't wait to start my new life - but I have had a few moments like you described: am I doing the right thing? I am diabetic and all I have to do is imagine myself being wheeled into surgery to have a leg removed and all my doubts vanish! My primary goal is to get healthy. I am on a fast path to a wheelchair, blindness or death which is coming to a screeching halt on 12/13! It's good to know that while not every part of this is easy, it does get better and better. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us. Margaret in St. Louis pre-op 12/13 BMI 39 --- wrote: > Hi everyone, > I do not post very often because I am usually so > busy with work, my son, and church that I usually do > not have time to breath! I would like to update on > my experience though and address a few concerns I > have seen expressed on the list lately. > I had surgery on 4/6/00 weighing in at 298 > pounds the day of surgery. I was experiencing back > pain, pain in my right knee (have had surgery twice > on it), and hip pain. I was not able to get down on > the floor to play with my two year old son. I was > not going to play softball last summer because I had > gotten so large that I could not move well enough to > play third base. I was also ashamed to run around > the bases! (Can you picture a 300 pound woman > running from home to first?!) Anyway, life sucked > to be blunt about it! > When I found Dr. R's website that January, I > thought it was too good to be true. I have always > believed that if it sounds too good to be true, it > probably is. I had started my research because of > Carny , but I knew there was no way I was > doing an open surgery. The thought of being cut > open was just too frightening for me. Here was this > doctor in Durham (which is only 45 minutes from > where I live) who was doing the perfect weight loss > surgery and people were doing great and loosing alot > of weight. To hear them talk they could really eat > real food and they did not feel deprived! I could > not wait to get to this doctor! > Anyway, to go on, I had my surgery. Just before > it was time for me to go into the holding area, I > was starting to doubt my decision. Was this really > right for me? Was there anything else I could have > done to loose this weight? Was I taking too drastic > a step? I was really frightened! Well I got to the > holding area and the anestheologist was very kind. > She gave me what I call " I don't give a s**t > medicine " and of course all doubts were gone!! When > I woke from surgery I thought I was having a heart > attack. The gas I had got trapped right under my > sternum. The nurses kept telling me to take deep > breaths. I kept thinking you have got to be kidding > me! Here I am dying and they just want me to breath > deep! Well, as soon as I sat up, I let out a belch > that would have won any burping contest hands down! > I felt so much better! That was the only pain I had > after surgery. As a matter of fact, the first week > after surgery I was beginning to think that Dr. R > just stuck a few holes in me to make me scared to > eat and that was why I would loose weight! HA HA! > The first month was hard for me. I have a > strong dislike of yougart now! I was what I called > head hungry. I wanted to eat because in my mind it > would be wonderful like it was before. The second > month after surgery, I started on the soft foods. > Funny, it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. > Yeah, I admit, it was nice to have some texture to > my food now, but the flavor seemed lacking somehow. > I moved quickly from soft foods to a more normal > diet, but again nothing tasted the same as I > remembered it. It just was not as important to eat > anymore. My life used to revolve around what was I > going eat for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Now, I > had to schedule myself to remember to eat. > I did not have any complications, no bile > reflux, no throwing up, and dumping only once. I > have found that mayonaise makes me dump, so I avoid > it. I have not missed it so it really does not > bother me. I am one of the fortunate of > unfortunate(which ever way you look at it) ones who > can eat or try just about anything without a > problem. I do not like to eat chinese anymore. It > just makes me feel uncomfortable after eating it. I > do not have to have a piece of chocolate every day > anymore. (I did before surgery). I have had a taste > of some sweet foods, but they just do not appeal to > me like they used to. > Now seven months later, I have lost 103 pounds. > I weigh 195. I never thought I would see that > weight again. I have been exercising which is > something I was too ashamed to do at 298 pounds. I > feel great! I no longer have sleep apnea, so I > sleep better than I have in years! I am thankful > that God sent me down this path because I am > healthier than I have been in ten years. > For those of you who are worried that you are > eating too much or too little, DON'T! I have found > that your body lets you know what it needs, when it > needs it. That means sometimes you will eat more > and sometimes you will eat less. YOU WILL LOOSE > WEIGHT THOUGH! I have found that my body craves > more meats and protiens during " that time of month " > . I also tend to eat more during that time. Any > other time I am satisfied with very small amounts of > food. > Well I know this is very looonnnngggg! I > apologize, but I just wanted to tell some of you > pre-ops and new post-ops my story so maybe you will > not worry so much. > If anyone would like to e-mail me with any > questions please feel free to do so. It may take a > few days for me to answer, but I try to get back to > them as soon as possible. > > Your MGB family member, > > 298/195/140 starting weight/present weight/goal > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 : Boy, your letter was just what I needed today! I am scheduled for 12/13. I can't wait to start my new life - but I have had a few moments like you described: am I doing the right thing? I am diabetic and all I have to do is imagine myself being wheeled into surgery to have a leg removed and all my doubts vanish! My primary goal is to get healthy. I am on a fast path to a wheelchair, blindness or death which is coming to a screeching halt on 12/13! It's good to know that while not every part of this is easy, it does get better and better. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us. Margaret in St. Louis pre-op 12/13 BMI 39 --- wrote: > Hi everyone, > I do not post very often because I am usually so > busy with work, my son, and church that I usually do > not have time to breath! I would like to update on > my experience though and address a few concerns I > have seen expressed on the list lately. > I had surgery on 4/6/00 weighing in at 298 > pounds the day of surgery. I was experiencing back > pain, pain in my right knee (have had surgery twice > on it), and hip pain. I was not able to get down on > the floor to play with my two year old son. I was > not going to play softball last summer because I had > gotten so large that I could not move well enough to > play third base. I was also ashamed to run around > the bases! (Can you picture a 300 pound woman > running from home to first?!) Anyway, life sucked > to be blunt about it! > When I found Dr. R's website that January, I > thought it was too good to be true. I have always > believed that if it sounds too good to be true, it > probably is. I had started my research because of > Carny , but I knew there was no way I was > doing an open surgery. The thought of being cut > open was just too frightening for me. Here was this > doctor in Durham (which is only 45 minutes from > where I live) who was doing the perfect weight loss > surgery and people were doing great and loosing alot > of weight. To hear them talk they could really eat > real food and they did not feel deprived! I could > not wait to get to this doctor! > Anyway, to go on, I had my surgery. Just before > it was time for me to go into the holding area, I > was starting to doubt my decision. Was this really > right for me? Was there anything else I could have > done to loose this weight? Was I taking too drastic > a step? I was really frightened! Well I got to the > holding area and the anestheologist was very kind. > She gave me what I call " I don't give a s**t > medicine " and of course all doubts were gone!! When > I woke from surgery I thought I was having a heart > attack. The gas I had got trapped right under my > sternum. The nurses kept telling me to take deep > breaths. I kept thinking you have got to be kidding > me! Here I am dying and they just want me to breath > deep! Well, as soon as I sat up, I let out a belch > that would have won any burping contest hands down! > I felt so much better! That was the only pain I had > after surgery. As a matter of fact, the first week > after surgery I was beginning to think that Dr. R > just stuck a few holes in me to make me scared to > eat and that was why I would loose weight! HA HA! > The first month was hard for me. I have a > strong dislike of yougart now! I was what I called > head hungry. I wanted to eat because in my mind it > would be wonderful like it was before. The second > month after surgery, I started on the soft foods. > Funny, it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. > Yeah, I admit, it was nice to have some texture to > my food now, but the flavor seemed lacking somehow. > I moved quickly from soft foods to a more normal > diet, but again nothing tasted the same as I > remembered it. It just was not as important to eat > anymore. My life used to revolve around what was I > going eat for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Now, I > had to schedule myself to remember to eat. > I did not have any complications, no bile > reflux, no throwing up, and dumping only once. I > have found that mayonaise makes me dump, so I avoid > it. I have not missed it so it really does not > bother me. I am one of the fortunate of > unfortunate(which ever way you look at it) ones who > can eat or try just about anything without a > problem. I do not like to eat chinese anymore. It > just makes me feel uncomfortable after eating it. I > do not have to have a piece of chocolate every day > anymore. (I did before surgery). I have had a taste > of some sweet foods, but they just do not appeal to > me like they used to. > Now seven months later, I have lost 103 pounds. > I weigh 195. I never thought I would see that > weight again. I have been exercising which is > something I was too ashamed to do at 298 pounds. I > feel great! I no longer have sleep apnea, so I > sleep better than I have in years! I am thankful > that God sent me down this path because I am > healthier than I have been in ten years. > For those of you who are worried that you are > eating too much or too little, DON'T! I have found > that your body lets you know what it needs, when it > needs it. That means sometimes you will eat more > and sometimes you will eat less. YOU WILL LOOSE > WEIGHT THOUGH! I have found that my body craves > more meats and protiens during " that time of month " > . I also tend to eat more during that time. Any > other time I am satisfied with very small amounts of > food. > Well I know this is very looonnnngggg! I > apologize, but I just wanted to tell some of you > pre-ops and new post-ops my story so maybe you will > not worry so much. > If anyone would like to e-mail me with any > questions please feel free to do so. It may take a > few days for me to answer, but I try to get back to > them as soon as possible. > > Your MGB family member, > > 298/195/140 starting weight/present weight/goal > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Hey Debbie, Congrats on your getting a date!!! What a Christmas present you're gonna have! Try not to be afraid, now, although we all have some aprehension soon as we know we are going for sure!! Trudy Re: just checkin in! , thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I sure I have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize that it is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the post op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. Debby (Tucson, Az) MGB 12-20-2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Hey Debbie, Congrats on your getting a date!!! What a Christmas present you're gonna have! Try not to be afraid, now, although we all have some aprehension soon as we know we are going for sure!! Trudy Re: just checkin in! , thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I sure I have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize that it is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the post op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. Debby (Tucson, Az) MGB 12-20-2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Philly Jude--you said your surgery experience has been " interesting, challenging, and difficult. " I wonder if you would go into this with more depth--help me understand the difficulties thank you, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Philly Jude--you said your surgery experience has been " interesting, challenging, and difficult. " I wonder if you would go into this with more depth--help me understand the difficulties thank you, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Hey Debbie, Congratulations on your date! Since I just had my MGB on Friday, I can relate to all those conflicting unexpected emotions - the elation, the relief, the sudden fears, the risks, the disbelief, the feeling of it all being a dream (after 10 months of researching, planning, hoping etc.). They are all NORMAL. I wouldn't call the MGB or any wl surgery the " easy way out " - there are commitments and sacrifices that we make for a lifetime in order to have this surgery. Give your Nay-sayer friends a copy of the Patient Manual and tell them to read it before they express their opinions. For me, even though I felt those fears and concerns, I always believed completely that it was the right decision for me, and the Dr. Rutledge was the guy I most trusted to do it, especially if something unforseen happened during the procedure. That was my leap of faith, the one we all take...and everything has been fine so far. Right now I'm too busy trying to ingest the liquids and meds to really give much thought to the payoff - that big, permanent weight loss - but I know it will come, and that thought is wonderful. I feel great that I did this - and that it should increase the qulaity and length of my life for me and my loved ones. Easy? Nope. Worthwhile? Absolutely! Kate >Hey Debbie, >Congrats on your getting a date!!! >What a Christmas present you're gonna have! >Try not to be afraid, now, although we all have some aprehension soon as >we know we are going for sure!! >Trudy > Re: just checkin in! > > > , > thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours > ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and > praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I >sure I > have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes > wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the > " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my > head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting > this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize >that it > is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be > given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the >post > op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. > > Debby (Tucson, Az) > MGB 12-20-2000 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 Hey Debbie, Congratulations on your date! Since I just had my MGB on Friday, I can relate to all those conflicting unexpected emotions - the elation, the relief, the sudden fears, the risks, the disbelief, the feeling of it all being a dream (after 10 months of researching, planning, hoping etc.). They are all NORMAL. I wouldn't call the MGB or any wl surgery the " easy way out " - there are commitments and sacrifices that we make for a lifetime in order to have this surgery. Give your Nay-sayer friends a copy of the Patient Manual and tell them to read it before they express their opinions. For me, even though I felt those fears and concerns, I always believed completely that it was the right decision for me, and the Dr. Rutledge was the guy I most trusted to do it, especially if something unforseen happened during the procedure. That was my leap of faith, the one we all take...and everything has been fine so far. Right now I'm too busy trying to ingest the liquids and meds to really give much thought to the payoff - that big, permanent weight loss - but I know it will come, and that thought is wonderful. I feel great that I did this - and that it should increase the qulaity and length of my life for me and my loved ones. Easy? Nope. Worthwhile? Absolutely! Kate >Hey Debbie, >Congrats on your getting a date!!! >What a Christmas present you're gonna have! >Try not to be afraid, now, although we all have some aprehension soon as >we know we are going for sure!! >Trudy > Re: just checkin in! > > > , > thank you for your post- I nneded it today. I got a My date about 2 hours > ago - Dec. 20th. And after all the planning, reasearching, fighting and > praying- I was shocked to hear my mind ask the same questions. " Am I >sure I > have tried everything I can to lose this weight? " " What if something goes > wrong? " " Could the Nay-sayers in my life be right - that I am taking the > " easy " way out? " Even though I know the answers clearly in my heart - my > head is a demon! I was surprised that for the first time since starting > this process - I feel a little fear. Don't get me wrong - I realize >that it > is a normal feeling - this is a HUGE step and one that I am grateful to be > given the chance to take! I for one am sure in the mood to hear all the >post > op stories out there (again) they give so much comfort and hope. > > Debby (Tucson, Az) > MGB 12-20-2000 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 Shar, ask me this again Monday. I'll have time to answer then. Thanks, Happy Thanksgiving, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 Shar, ask me this again Monday. I'll have time to answer then. Thanks, Happy Thanksgiving, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 Hi ! My name is Dee Oakley I had surgery on June 5 I have lost 71 pounds and I also had no problems except for the gas right after I woke up from surgery. My only concern now is when will the hair loss stop and is there anything I can do for it??? My mom also had surgery Oct 23 and is doing well. ---------- > > To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com > Subject: just checkin in! > Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 7:14 AM > > Hi everyone, > I do not post very often because I am usually so busy with work, my son, and church that I usually do not have time to breath! I would like to update on my experience though and address a few concerns I have seen expressed on the list lately. > I had surgery on 4/6/00 weighing in at 298 pounds the day of surgery. I was experiencing back pain, pain in my right knee (have had surgery twice on it), and hip pain. I was not able to get down on the floor to play with my two year old son. I was not going to play softball last summer because I had gotten so large that I could not move well enough to play third base. I was also ashamed to run around the bases! (Can you picture a 300 pound woman running from home to first?!) Anyway, life sucked to be blunt about it! > When I found Dr. R's website that January, I thought it was too good to be true. I have always believed that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I had started my research because of Carny , but I knew there was no way I was doing an open surgery. The thought of being cut open was just too frightening for me. Here was this doctor in Durham (which is only 45 minutes from where I live) who was doing the perfect weight loss surgery and people were doing great and loosing alot of weight. To hear them talk they could really eat real food and they did not feel deprived! I could not wait to get to this doctor! > Anyway, to go on, I had my surgery. Just before it was time for me to go into the holding area, I was starting to doubt my decision. Was this really right for me? Was there anything else I could have done to loose this weight? Was I taking too drastic a step? I was really frightened! Well I got to the holding area and the anestheologist was very kind. She gave me what I call " I don't give a s**t medicine " and of course all doubts were gone!! When I woke from surgery I thought I was having a heart attack. The gas I had got trapped right under my sternum. The nurses kept telling me to take deep breaths. I kept thinking you have got to be kidding me! Here I am dying and they just want me to breath deep! Well, as soon as I sat up, I let out a belch that would have won any burping contest hands down! I felt so much better! That was the only pain I had after surgery. As a matter of fact, the first week after surgery I was beginning to think that Dr. R just stuck a few holes in me to make me sca was I going eat for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Now, I had to schedule myself to remember to eat. > I did not have any complications, no bile reflux, no throwing up, and dumping only once. I have found that mayonaise makes me dump, so I avoid it. I have not missed it so it really does not bother me. I am one of the fortunate of unfortunate(which ever way you look at it) ones who can eat or try just about anything without a problem. I do not like to eat chinese anymore. It just makes me feel uncomfortable after eating it. I do not have to have a piece of chocolate every day anymore. (I did before surgery). I have had a taste of some sweet foods, but they just do not appeal to me like they used to. > Now seven months later, I have lost 103 pounds. I weigh 195. I never thought I would see that weight again. I have been exercising which is something I was too ashamed to do at 298 pounds. I feel great! I no longer have sleep apnea, so I sleep better than I have in years! I am thankful that God sent me down this path because I am healthier than I have been in ten years. > For those of you who are worried that you are eating too much or too little, DON'T! I have found that your body lets you know what it needs, when it needs it. That means sometimes you will eat more and sometimes you will eat less. YOU WILL LOOSE WEIGHT THOUGH! I have found that my body craves more meats and protiens during " that time of month " . I also tend to eat more during that time. Any other time I am satisfied with very small amounts of food. > Well I know this is very looonnnngggg! I apologize, but I just wanted to tell some of you pre-ops and new post-ops my story so maybe you will not worry so much. > If anyone would like to e-mail me with any questions please feel free to do so. It may take a few days for me to answer, but I try to get back to them as soon as possible. > > Your MGB family member, > > 298/195/140 starting weight/present weight/goal > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 Hi ! My name is Dee Oakley I had surgery on June 5 I have lost 71 pounds and I also had no problems except for the gas right after I woke up from surgery. My only concern now is when will the hair loss stop and is there anything I can do for it??? My mom also had surgery Oct 23 and is doing well. ---------- > > To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com > Subject: just checkin in! > Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 7:14 AM > > Hi everyone, > I do not post very often because I am usually so busy with work, my son, and church that I usually do not have time to breath! I would like to update on my experience though and address a few concerns I have seen expressed on the list lately. > I had surgery on 4/6/00 weighing in at 298 pounds the day of surgery. I was experiencing back pain, pain in my right knee (have had surgery twice on it), and hip pain. I was not able to get down on the floor to play with my two year old son. I was not going to play softball last summer because I had gotten so large that I could not move well enough to play third base. I was also ashamed to run around the bases! (Can you picture a 300 pound woman running from home to first?!) Anyway, life sucked to be blunt about it! > When I found Dr. R's website that January, I thought it was too good to be true. I have always believed that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I had started my research because of Carny , but I knew there was no way I was doing an open surgery. The thought of being cut open was just too frightening for me. Here was this doctor in Durham (which is only 45 minutes from where I live) who was doing the perfect weight loss surgery and people were doing great and loosing alot of weight. To hear them talk they could really eat real food and they did not feel deprived! I could not wait to get to this doctor! > Anyway, to go on, I had my surgery. Just before it was time for me to go into the holding area, I was starting to doubt my decision. Was this really right for me? Was there anything else I could have done to loose this weight? Was I taking too drastic a step? I was really frightened! Well I got to the holding area and the anestheologist was very kind. She gave me what I call " I don't give a s**t medicine " and of course all doubts were gone!! When I woke from surgery I thought I was having a heart attack. The gas I had got trapped right under my sternum. The nurses kept telling me to take deep breaths. I kept thinking you have got to be kidding me! Here I am dying and they just want me to breath deep! Well, as soon as I sat up, I let out a belch that would have won any burping contest hands down! I felt so much better! That was the only pain I had after surgery. As a matter of fact, the first week after surgery I was beginning to think that Dr. R just stuck a few holes in me to make me sca was I going eat for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Now, I had to schedule myself to remember to eat. > I did not have any complications, no bile reflux, no throwing up, and dumping only once. I have found that mayonaise makes me dump, so I avoid it. I have not missed it so it really does not bother me. I am one of the fortunate of unfortunate(which ever way you look at it) ones who can eat or try just about anything without a problem. I do not like to eat chinese anymore. It just makes me feel uncomfortable after eating it. I do not have to have a piece of chocolate every day anymore. (I did before surgery). I have had a taste of some sweet foods, but they just do not appeal to me like they used to. > Now seven months later, I have lost 103 pounds. I weigh 195. I never thought I would see that weight again. I have been exercising which is something I was too ashamed to do at 298 pounds. I feel great! I no longer have sleep apnea, so I sleep better than I have in years! I am thankful that God sent me down this path because I am healthier than I have been in ten years. > For those of you who are worried that you are eating too much or too little, DON'T! I have found that your body lets you know what it needs, when it needs it. That means sometimes you will eat more and sometimes you will eat less. YOU WILL LOOSE WEIGHT THOUGH! I have found that my body craves more meats and protiens during " that time of month " . I also tend to eat more during that time. Any other time I am satisfied with very small amounts of food. > Well I know this is very looonnnngggg! I apologize, but I just wanted to tell some of you pre-ops and new post-ops my story so maybe you will not worry so much. > If anyone would like to e-mail me with any questions please feel free to do so. It may take a few days for me to answer, but I try to get back to them as soon as possible. > > Your MGB family member, > > 298/195/140 starting weight/present weight/goal > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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