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lordservnt

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After going to my psychiatric evaluation, having numerous tubes of blood drawn, EKG, chest x-ray, endoscopy and nutrition consult, I got a surgery date! I also got cold feet. Every possible complication ran through my mind. What if I had to have my stomach removed completely, what if I had a leak, what if what if what if.....So I decided I would give myself another shot at losing this weight. I called the dr and she put me on phentermine. I lost 8 pounds, gained 4 and got discouraged. I quit the phentermine and started Weight Watchers (again). Gained 10 more pounds.....What gives? I did some major soul searching and stalked every complication forum I could find. I got answers to all my 'what ifs' and after much prayer, I am back on track for surgery.

 

I called my surgeons office on Monday the 19th and was given an appointment for Friday the 23rd. I knew this was meant to be if I didn't have to wait until after the first of the year! I'm back on the liquid protein diet (to shrink my liver so it's not oozing all over while he operates) and have to lose 10-20 pounds by January 25th and I should hopefully get another surgery date. This one will be set in stone and ONLY changed or canceled by my doctor. I (re) broke the news to my family (Dad's not so happy, but he wants me to be happy and healthy). Everyone is standing behind me and now I just have to let my boss know.

 

I have realized that I am going to be able to eat anything(my sleeve lets me) I want to, just in smaller quantities. But I HAVE to adopt a healthier relationship with food. It is for my fuel only and it is only an added perk that it tastes good. I really hope that I'm not able to tolerate fatty and unhealthy foods.

 

Hopefully my next blog will include a surgery date (Valentine's Day-ish).

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Congrats on going ahead! I also think about all the complications, especially since I have 2 smaller children, but I am also excited. I figure I will be nervous when the surgery date is scheduled and looms closer, but in the end, it will all be worth it. Good Luck!!! :)

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Thank you for your openess and honesty. It is scary, I just got sleeved on 12/21/11 and it is amazing!!! I feel great, no complications what so ever! You can do this, it is nerve racking. I was a little nervous, said my prayers and you will never guess what my nurses names were... Faith and Grace!!!! I knew God was with me, and he is with you too!!

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I too was afraid but I will tell you after much prayer and soul seeking, I had the surgery August 16th and 4 months later, I am down 56lbs and I feel even better than I look!!!!!!! I didn't have any complications and I have only been sick twice and that was only because I ate something that I shouldn't have. Its funny how some of the things that you craved before surgery will not even be a desire after surgery. Good Luck!!!!!

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