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About journeyofkeisha
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Senior Member
- Birthday 10/09/1975
About Me
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Gender
Female
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Interests
Reading, Computer Software
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Occupation
Epic Cadence Analyst
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City
Amite
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State
LA
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Zip Code
70422
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journeyofkeisha started following 1st month of 6 month supervised diet, 2 months (1 month banded) progress pic, First Follow-Up and and 6 others
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aviva1979 reacted to a post in a topic: 2 months (1 month banded) progress pic
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journeyofkeisha reacted to a post in a topic: Feeling really discouraged- maybe I made a mistake? :( surgery 1 week ago and lost 1 pd.
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I was banded on August 1st. At first, I was in a lot of pain...as expected. It's been 12 days and I feel fine. I'm still taking everything slow because I don't want to rush anything. I've lost 20 pounds so far. My clothes are really loose. And other people can see that I am losing. I can't tell yet, but I can tell in the way that my clothes fit.
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2 months (1 month banded) progress pic
journeyofkeisha replied to aviva1979's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats, you look great!!!! -
First Follow-Up
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks BandedMi, I have been researching menu plans with healthy options. I didn't go through all of this to go back to my unhealthy ways. And you did a great job!!! 80 lbs in 10 months, YOU GO GIRL!!!! -
I had my first follow-up Wednesday and I couldn't wait to get on the schedule. My weight was 277.4, that's 13.6 pounds gone since surgery. The morning of my surgery, which was August 1st, I weighed 291 lbs. When I started this journey, I was 299 lbs. The nurse said she could see loss in my face. I can't tell yet. Although I can feel the difference in the way that my clothes fit. I'm still on liquids. The doctor said (and I expect) that weight loss will slow down once I begin to eat. But since being on the liquid diet, I have taken some time to do menu planning. I think that will be important for me to succeed.
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3 days post op
journeyofkeisha replied to lauren_frances's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on the 1st of August. I follow the doctor's orders strictly. I walk around. I've read where people eat directly after surgery. I'm too afraid to eat. I was afraid to move from clear liquids to full liquids. I'm terrified. I don't want to experience any unnecessary pains that I would cause by not listening to my surgeon. I have a followup Wednesday and I have plenty of questions. I'm actually looking forward to the soft food stage. I'm looking forward to my new self. -
Luckyaka reacted to a post in a topic: Im at Goal Baby!
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You look fabulous!!!! Awesome job.
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I was banded on Aug. 1st and I was,well prepared....at least I thought so. I never researched the pain. I don't tolerate pain very well. This is day 4 of postop and I'm starting to feel better. Just do what your doctor told you to do.
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How am I supposed to sleep
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone, I find that sitting up really helps. So i've been dozing off on the coach. -
jfarmer03 reacted to a post in a topic: Surgery Date Aug. 1st yet I'm having 2nd thoughts
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Surgery Date Aug. 1st yet I'm having 2nd thoughts
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery yesterday around noon. All I want to do today is sleep. I'm still hurting. I've had three kids and this pain is worse than labor. When will it end? -
My band was placed yesterday at noon. I woke up in pain. Oh my, the quickly gave me something for the pain. I had to urinate before I could be discharged. I had to sip water before I had that urge. So upon being discharged they gave my mom my prescription. We went to Walgreens to get it filled, just to find out the med has been discontinued. I had to call the on call doctor to get him to call in something else. Last night all I wanted to do was to sleep. I had and still have no desire to eat. I walked around a little. I have to remind myself to sip water throughout the day. I do deep breathing exercises. To be honest, I only want to sleep.
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How am I supposed to sleep
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks. I eventually fell asleep and woke up to a little less pain. I still hurt. -
This is night one ads it's 3:53 am. How do I sleep? I'm in pain. My original pain medication has been discontinued. The substitute is not getting the job done. What an experience.
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Surgery Date Aug. 1st yet I'm having 2nd thoughts
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Donna, I feel so much better. I think I will journal, I started a blog but I need to get back into it. -
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Surgery Date Aug. 1st yet I'm having 2nd thoughts
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Beth Boynton, thanks for telling me what to expect. Besides having kids and an EGD, I've never had any type of surgery neither have I been admitted to a hospital. So that alone has me kind of shakey and nervous. I think once I get my thoughts together, I'll be ok. Thanks for sharing the story about the medication. You must have been reading my mind. I literally thought that I would not be taking pain pills. But if I need to, and it sounds like I will, I'll take them as needed. Again, thank you for encouraging me and letting me in on your story. -
Surgery Date Aug. 1st yet I'm having 2nd thoughts
journeyofkeisha replied to journeyofkeisha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bandista, thank you. I think...I know that I'll be alright once I get over this hump. Thanks for encouraging me. It really means a lot to me. I'll keep you posted.