Jane1954
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Well, I am home. I had surgery June 17th. I am blessed as I've had very little pain and no gas pain so far. Sites are tender but to be expected. This is day 3 post op. I am showered up and around, puttering in the house, sipping my shakes and water all day. taking my vitamins as of this morning. Slept better last night in my own bed. I do feel bloated, but they say that is normal after surgery. Anxious to begin working out, but must be patient. Can't do that for a couple weeks they say. Will begin walking 1 week post op slowly around the block.
I am praying this tool will help me reach my goal ina couple years!! Wish me well, all.
Thanks Jane
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Today I began the Slim Fast Diet, for my pre op. I must drink 5 shakes a day for fourteen days. I'm hanging in there. not easy, but i'm trying to stay busy, drink alot of chrystal lite!. My surgery is set for June 17th. I pray this is a beginning of a healthier lifestyle!
any tips for the pre op diet, please let me know!
Thanks,
jane
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Here I am at an outdoor concert at the local fair with grandchildren and hubby. 280 lbs.
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Two years ago, Fall 2007 at a local pizza parlor. 270 pounds here.
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Here I am playing a game at daughters' babyshower. I am 280 pounds here! ugh!
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I'm at Virginia Beach oceanfront here. I asked my daughter to take a before pix. Hurry up lapband surgery date! June 17th :)
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Daughter, Tara with new baby girl, Sarah, born May 2. I don't like having pix done!
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hello, Jane from Virginia here. I am 54, and have been 100 pounds overweight since 1989. i've developed type two diabetes, and osteo. very discouraged, i've done much research and began lap band process last august 08. it's less invasive and can help these two conditions i have read. I am new, so any input you can email me would be really nice. good luck and best wishes, jmotley54@cox.net thanks, jane
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Smyly:
Your story touched me. I could relate. I am 54 years old, my husband is retired navy and we are self employed in Virginia. we've raised 5 daughters. one is home, she's thelast, age 19.
I have been type two diabetic for 8 years, and my stomach looks like a pin cushion. I'm tired of shots and the oral meds make you swell up so badly. I have arthritis in my ankles and wrists so that hurts alot.
I try and work out but some days i have no energy due to the extra weight i've been carrying around. I have tried it all!!! up and down most of my life. I haven't been under 200 pounds in 15 years!!
I began this process last August 08 and i finally got a surgery date in April.
I have surgery June 17th and will go on a slim fast diet for two weeks prior.
I would love to hear from you.
thanks,
jane in Virginia
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Hello PamRN, My name is Jane and I live in Chesapeake, Va. I am 54 years old, and am 5 foot 5, weigh 279 pounds. I have oseoarthritis, daily ankle and wrist pain, and am type two diabetic, on insulin at night, and Actos. I have continued to go up on the scale in the last three years, a year a go I weighed 241. I think the Actos and insulin has caused me to go up. I don't eat tons, i do get on the elliptical but my menopause also i thnk is a facor. I'm not wanting to do the bypass at all. i saw my sister suffer. dumping, puking, and now anorexic. i saw your profile and wanted some advice. I started my journey to do lap band last august of 2008. well, i finally have my surgery date of june 17th this summer. i will drink slim fast 5 times a day for two weeks prior to surgery. I'm willing to sacrifice to finally feel good again and get off 100 pounds. even if it takes a year or two. any helpful advice? thanks, jane
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Hello, I'm Jane and I just received my surgery date of June 17th. I am thrilled, it has taken me since last August of 2008 to begin the process. I'm a type two diabetic and on meds for it. I hope to wean off some and lose this weight finally!! Wish me well too!! Jane:smile:
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Hello,
My name is Jane and I live in Chesapeake, VA. I have struggled with weight all my life. The lowest i've ever been was 154 pounds in 1984. I have put on tremendous weight over the past 24 years and i'm at 265 pounds, and only 5 foot 5. I have blood pressure meds i am on, i'm on insulin, type 2, and have osteoarthritis, so i have joint pain daily. I have struggled with whether i am a lap band or gastric bypass candidate. I finally decided i'm tired of being tired and not healthy. I have gone to the first seminar for bariatric surgery and have learned about both types of surgery. I am leaning toward lap band as i would like to have it not be so drastic and life altering as gastric surgery. I also don't like the malabsorption thing with bypass. I know this will be life altering, but at age 54 this December, I know that it's high time to take back my life. Can you call me some time on my cell phone as a lap band mentor? I will wait to hear back from you first by email. I hope to hear from you. You're profile is an inspiration to me. Thanks so much,
Jane
