auntiebev726

I went to my weigh in today & I lost 5 lbs!! Also, she said that I only have one more weigh in. I thought it was 4 total to have a starting point, then 3 monthly visits.
On a negative note, my H.Pylori test was positive.

Today I went to nutrition class #1 & also had my appt with the dietician. I met with my ins advocate & we have everything checked off the list! I have my appts with psyche & cardio coming up. Now just waiting for time to pass..3 more weigh ins & class #2. I hope time goes by fast

Hi there! I was just approved today. It looks like an early October surgery. I am so excited I can't stand it!!!

Agree, I called to ask of they have all the papers they needed... At least I felt like I have some sort of control

Ill probably wait til I have all my list checked off that my advocate gave me as I'm sure that's the answer I'd get from the ins co.... That they won't do anything until the list is complete

I'm going to Dr Wegner. I'm hoping to have my surgery in October. Everything I've heard about him is good. I love in Olive Branch, MS.

I had a drain tube and came home with it had it from a Thursday the day I came home till The following Monday (5) days you have to drain it
And record how much is in the JP Drain
It is very uncomfortable can't take a deep breath
Couldn't lay on my left side because of discomfort Once the surgeon took the two
Stitches out he started pulling the tube out
Ouch it was 3feet long it was like a clown doing
A scarf trick
But once it was out instantly I had relief I could
Breath and the left side wasn't as sore
I had my revision surgery 1-22-2013

I cleaned ny closet today and got rid of three and a half bags of clothes. While in the process found pants, jeans and dresses going down to 14. Should be smooth sailing until fall! I fit in 18 petite now and xl tops. Hoping to not have to buy a lot before 12s come around. Oh and found 4 blazers from talbots in size 16 petite that fit now. Now I wont have to worry about going back to work in 2 weeks. Yay!!

Most Protein drinks aren't clear liquid...GNC has Isopure but in my opinion it tastes like battery acid with a side of skunk spray. I made homemade chicken broth. When I thought I was starving I'd sip warm broth. Made it almost feel like real food. Almost!
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6

I was on the Vertical Sleeve forum until I went to the surgeon & he recommended gastric bypass instead. Someone on there had started a thread of the top ten things they were looking forward to doing after losing their weight. I thought I'd share my list here: (but I have 20)
1. Ride a bike without the tires digging into the dirt 4 inches.
2. Use the stairs at work instead of the elevator
3. Sit in a booth at a restaurant instead of insisting on a table.
4. Feel like my husband is really proud of me
5. Rekindle love life with husband
6. Scuba dive
7. Parasail
8. turn diabetes around
9. give up CPAP
10. turn high blood pressure around
11. watching all my grandchildren grow up
12. look good at the pool without wearing cover ups
13. not drive around and around the parking lot looking for the closest spot
14. learn to dance (even though I've been told I have no rhythm!)
15. wear high heels again without feeling like I'm front heavy
16. surf
17. be able to wear my class ring on my ring finger instead of my pinky
18. Not have to ask for the seatbelt extender on an airplane.
19. Do a cartwheel
20. Not feel like I've been passed up for a promotion because of my appearance

Number 6!! I plan on getting certified next year after I lose my weight. I've always wanted to do this. It's going to be my reward to myself.

RNY can give u all those things, but most importantly it will make u proud of yourself!!! Don't leave the most important person out... YOU!

Lovingme4me, my surgeon is Dr. Wegner in the same practice as Dr. Weaver! I live in Olive Branch, MS but I work in Memphis. Small world ain't it? I just went for my initial visit this past Wednesday.

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