So this is late coming since I’ve had the last 2 weeks off. But oh well, at least I got a lot of rest, done tons of reading, stayed at the “sitter’s again, been to ER again, started sorting my pictures and oh yeah, lots of practice putting pressure dressings on my incision! When this is over with, if I never see a roll of medical tape and gauze sponges ever again it will be too soon. Unlike the 1st surgery, this time I developed a seroma. After I started bleeding in Outpatient Surgery, extra blood (a lot of it too) decided to hang out in the extra tissue (from being overweight) until it was ready to come out. Of course, I didn’t know this would/could happen till after I made a visit to the ER when I couldn’t get the bleeding to stop even after putting pressure on the incision. It has been draining ever since. Then since it was still open and draining still, they wouldn’t let me go back to work until now since I work in a hospital. Ironically, Jim from work said “How long you gonna milk this one for?” as far as my time off. I think I might just say it’s his fault I wasn’t back sooner. Ok, maybe not. But I will say, Damn Deer!
Today was a good day back at work, long, but good. It was nice being back. It was good having a reason to get up in the morning. Not so early would have been nice of course.
The best part of the day? I have to say when I weighed in at tops. I came in with an 8lb loss for the last 2 weeks. I was so afraid I was going to gain again. I missed the weigh in last week because I really wasn’t feeling up to going or nearly awake enough. The week before that, and the day after surgery, I gained 4 ¼ lbs. either way, I am happy I got my last weight for 2008. So from my highest weight this year - I am ending the year with a 37.5lb loss!
I am looking forward to working toward & meeting the new, smaller Princess Jenn in 2009!
Until next time –
~ Jennifer ~
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Healing
Hi All,
I am up and awake still even though it will be pushing 3am by the time I get my butt into bed. I imagine that will be coming up soon since I gave in and took my pain medicine. I have been trying to stay away from it but today I certainly over did it a little bit with litter boxes tonight. But a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
Anyway, I'm still healing. Slowly, but surely! I still feel like I have been carved up like a turkey and I have a bruise the size of a dvd case to prove it. My incision is looking good. Ironically the bruise is surrounding my incision and not over top of it. Thank goodness! I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried about how & when it will ever finish healing. I am starting to wonder like my dad if it will burst open. My poor dad asked my mother, the nurse, what could happen to my incision after I had the incident in the hospital (before discharge with the bleeding). My mother calmly told him that it would just bleed out. His concern was that I wouldn't wake up. Mine was that I would ruin my friends sheets & bed. Now I worry about my favorite comforter and not wanting to have to miss anymore work. I feel so bad as it is. I seen a coworker tonight when I went with my dad to get my mom from work (so I could get my prescription filled). He made sure to tell me that I was missed today on Rehab. Apparently just like when I had surgery last time, it has been nothing short of crazy there. Seems to me like I picked a good time to be off. :)
Well I have rambled on enough. This pain med is making it hard to stay awake again. Besides, my puppy dog needs outside and I need to get us tucked into bed before I fall asleep on the couch again! lol
Until next time,
Princess Jenn
I am up and awake still even though it will be pushing 3am by the time I get my butt into bed. I imagine that will be coming up soon since I gave in and took my pain medicine. I have been trying to stay away from it but today I certainly over did it a little bit with litter boxes tonight. But a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
Anyway, I'm still healing. Slowly, but surely! I still feel like I have been carved up like a turkey and I have a bruise the size of a dvd case to prove it. My incision is looking good. Ironically the bruise is surrounding my incision and not over top of it. Thank goodness! I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried about how & when it will ever finish healing. I am starting to wonder like my dad if it will burst open. My poor dad asked my mother, the nurse, what could happen to my incision after I had the incident in the hospital (before discharge with the bleeding). My mother calmly told him that it would just bleed out. His concern was that I wouldn't wake up. Mine was that I would ruin my friends sheets & bed. Now I worry about my favorite comforter and not wanting to have to miss anymore work. I feel so bad as it is. I seen a coworker tonight when I went with my dad to get my mom from work (so I could get my prescription filled). He made sure to tell me that I was missed today on Rehab. Apparently just like when I had surgery last time, it has been nothing short of crazy there. Seems to me like I picked a good time to be off. :)
Well I have rambled on enough. This pain med is making it hard to stay awake again. Besides, my puppy dog needs outside and I need to get us tucked into bed before I fall asleep on the couch again! lol
Until next time,
Princess Jenn
Monday, December 15, 2008
Post surgery- back at the babysitters!
So I made it thru the surgery. So much for going home to my own bed to sleep it off. Because of the anesthesia and the whole stupid sleep apnea thing I am not to be alone tonight. So while I was still in recovery, Sharon drew the short straw and here I am.
Damn Deer!! My port had to be moved over about 2 inches because where my port was before didn't have enough stable tissue left after the sutures were ripped out. Again, Damn Deer! I also got my fill that I was supposed to get last week. He put in another 1.5cc's. That puts me at 3.5cc's now.
And would it be my story if something didn't go wrong?! I think not. I made it without any problems until I got to the 2nd recovery room. They took me to the 2nd floor for surgery, then to recovery then back down to outpatient surgery before I was able to go home. While I was relaxing and making out a list of the things I needed since I wasn't going to go home, I felt something on my hand. I thought maybe I had spilled some of my yummy liquid pain medicine. Nope, of course not! I was bleeding! Boy was I bleeding. I soaked my gown and 2 blankets. So my dad had to leave the room while they put pressure on my wound and cut my gown off me. Do I know how to get attention or what? lol. The doc was paged and he wasn't worried. But they still kept me about 45 minutes longer until they felt better about setting me free.
Here I am, tucked in nicely at my very good friend Sharon's house. My dad was nice enough to bring me some very important things, puter, blankets, cloths, toothbrush & toothpaste. Plus my mom bought me some juice and chai tea latte and ice cream. Yes, I am going to at least get some good stuff while I am on a full liquid diet until Wednesday.
My poor dog is gonna be so mad at me thou. But it's probably better since she would be trying to sit on my lap if I were home. But I can spend tom night with her since I get out of work tomorrow. I didn't want to have to miss work anymore. This a big ole pain in the A$$. My mother even says that if anything bad is going to happen, it will happen to me.
I am getting a little drowsy now. That liquid pain stuff knocks me on my butt.
Until next time, I'll keep on going trying not to go crazy. I can just imagine Jim thinking I am already there. Hopefully tomorrow's tops weigh in goes well. Wish me luck, I am certainly going to need it.
PS if I miss spell anything that's missing a letter G forgive me, that letter sticks.
Princess Jenn
Damn Deer!! My port had to be moved over about 2 inches because where my port was before didn't have enough stable tissue left after the sutures were ripped out. Again, Damn Deer! I also got my fill that I was supposed to get last week. He put in another 1.5cc's. That puts me at 3.5cc's now.
And would it be my story if something didn't go wrong?! I think not. I made it without any problems until I got to the 2nd recovery room. They took me to the 2nd floor for surgery, then to recovery then back down to outpatient surgery before I was able to go home. While I was relaxing and making out a list of the things I needed since I wasn't going to go home, I felt something on my hand. I thought maybe I had spilled some of my yummy liquid pain medicine. Nope, of course not! I was bleeding! Boy was I bleeding. I soaked my gown and 2 blankets. So my dad had to leave the room while they put pressure on my wound and cut my gown off me. Do I know how to get attention or what? lol. The doc was paged and he wasn't worried. But they still kept me about 45 minutes longer until they felt better about setting me free.
Here I am, tucked in nicely at my very good friend Sharon's house. My dad was nice enough to bring me some very important things, puter, blankets, cloths, toothbrush & toothpaste. Plus my mom bought me some juice and chai tea latte and ice cream. Yes, I am going to at least get some good stuff while I am on a full liquid diet until Wednesday.
My poor dog is gonna be so mad at me thou. But it's probably better since she would be trying to sit on my lap if I were home. But I can spend tom night with her since I get out of work tomorrow. I didn't want to have to miss work anymore. This a big ole pain in the A$$. My mother even says that if anything bad is going to happen, it will happen to me.
I am getting a little drowsy now. That liquid pain stuff knocks me on my butt.
Until next time, I'll keep on going trying not to go crazy. I can just imagine Jim thinking I am already there. Hopefully tomorrow's tops weigh in goes well. Wish me luck, I am certainly going to need it.
PS if I miss spell anything that's missing a letter G forgive me, that letter sticks.
Princess Jenn
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Flipped Port - Surgery Monday
I said it before and I'll say it again, Damn Deer!!
I went for my 2nd fill this past thursday and it didn't go so well. My port is deep down but my 1st fill went pretty good considering it was the 1st time, finding it and all.
I did mention the "deer incident" when I got there. Partly because I was worried about it and wanted re-assurance that it didn't bother my band. Even though they assured me in the ER it was fine. Plus since I haven't been as good with the exercise since I sprained my neck. I haven't been able to get comfortable at night, let alone doing that much exercise.
Well after about 15 mins, which felt like forever, he said he wanted to send me for an xray. He (and I ) knew that he was on top of my port with the needle. Where the needle should have been going into the port, it sounded like metal on metal. Then he said it, my port might have flipped.
So I asked how that could have happened, and how to fix it. His answer, when the seatbelt restrained me, it pulled on my sutures holding my port in place and if it was in fact flipped, it would need to be fixed surgically. Outpatient surgery, but surgery.
Tomorrow is the day. I have a 3pm surgery time. I have to be there at 1pm. After 2 more showers with that stupid soap I can't stand. But oh well. I most likely will get my next fill with my repair tomorrow. So I won't be behind that far with my next fill.
Until next time, I will be trying not to go crazy.
Jennifer
I went for my 2nd fill this past thursday and it didn't go so well. My port is deep down but my 1st fill went pretty good considering it was the 1st time, finding it and all.
I did mention the "deer incident" when I got there. Partly because I was worried about it and wanted re-assurance that it didn't bother my band. Even though they assured me in the ER it was fine. Plus since I haven't been as good with the exercise since I sprained my neck. I haven't been able to get comfortable at night, let alone doing that much exercise.
Well after about 15 mins, which felt like forever, he said he wanted to send me for an xray. He (and I ) knew that he was on top of my port with the needle. Where the needle should have been going into the port, it sounded like metal on metal. Then he said it, my port might have flipped.
So I asked how that could have happened, and how to fix it. His answer, when the seatbelt restrained me, it pulled on my sutures holding my port in place and if it was in fact flipped, it would need to be fixed surgically. Outpatient surgery, but surgery.
Tomorrow is the day. I have a 3pm surgery time. I have to be there at 1pm. After 2 more showers with that stupid soap I can't stand. But oh well. I most likely will get my next fill with my repair tomorrow. So I won't be behind that far with my next fill.
Until next time, I will be trying not to go crazy.
Jennifer
Monday, December 1, 2008
Fill updates
I guess I should also do an update about my weightloss and surgery stuff. So here goes.
The other week I was starting to get worried about how my band in place. There were about 3-4 days I was getting sick 1 or 2 times a day. I had been very careful to take small bites and chew really well and take my time with meals. Well I was still getting sick. I knew the band hadn't slipped because I was able to keep things down and it was at weird times when I was getting sick. It was always around the same time of day. Then I realized how bad my skin itched at that same time of day. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic they put me of my sinus infection. So now I am still on an antibiotics for same sinus infection that I had back before my car accident.
I did have a bad experience with lettuce on a hamburger. The lettuce got soft and wilted and blocked off my stomach until I was able to get it outta there if you know what I mean. Since then, I have had mainly good days. I know that there are things I am able to tolerate now that won't go so well after my next fill.
Just like there are days I can eat more than others. And some things go down easily 1 day and not so easily the next. Each day is a new experience.
My next fill was scheduled for this coming Thursday Dec 4th. But I changed my appt since I am going to a big Christmas party on Sat downstate. It wasn't that I was wanting to eat more or anything like that. Ok, I want to be able to drunk off my A$$ without being sick. Not really, but it sounds good. But that I didn't want to risk being/getting sick in front of all those people or in the host/hostess' really nice house. Plus, with my luck I could just imagine having major problems while being that far from home. My next fill is now scheduled for Dec11th. Then I have the next 4 days off so I can see how I tolerate food and take my time eating and be in the privacy of my own home.
So I think I have rambled enough. I hope this enough detail. A friend, Sharon, said I haven't been using enough detail and that my last post, the one about my car, was one really long sentence.
Tomorrow night is tops so I will do an update since I will be weighing in tom. I didnt do an update last week because I skipped the meeting. Yes, I know I should have weighed in but I was on major doses of benadryl to keep me scratching my skin off. I'm still rambling. sorry.
Until next time.
Princess Jenn
The other week I was starting to get worried about how my band in place. There were about 3-4 days I was getting sick 1 or 2 times a day. I had been very careful to take small bites and chew really well and take my time with meals. Well I was still getting sick. I knew the band hadn't slipped because I was able to keep things down and it was at weird times when I was getting sick. It was always around the same time of day. Then I realized how bad my skin itched at that same time of day. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic they put me of my sinus infection. So now I am still on an antibiotics for same sinus infection that I had back before my car accident.
I did have a bad experience with lettuce on a hamburger. The lettuce got soft and wilted and blocked off my stomach until I was able to get it outta there if you know what I mean. Since then, I have had mainly good days. I know that there are things I am able to tolerate now that won't go so well after my next fill.
Just like there are days I can eat more than others. And some things go down easily 1 day and not so easily the next. Each day is a new experience.
My next fill was scheduled for this coming Thursday Dec 4th. But I changed my appt since I am going to a big Christmas party on Sat downstate. It wasn't that I was wanting to eat more or anything like that. Ok, I want to be able to drunk off my A$$ without being sick. Not really, but it sounds good. But that I didn't want to risk being/getting sick in front of all those people or in the host/hostess' really nice house. Plus, with my luck I could just imagine having major problems while being that far from home. My next fill is now scheduled for Dec11th. Then I have the next 4 days off so I can see how I tolerate food and take my time eating and be in the privacy of my own home.
So I think I have rambled enough. I hope this enough detail. A friend, Sharon, said I haven't been using enough detail and that my last post, the one about my car, was one really long sentence.
Tomorrow night is tops so I will do an update since I will be weighing in tom. I didnt do an update last week because I skipped the meeting. Yes, I know I should have weighed in but I was on major doses of benadryl to keep me scratching my skin off. I'm still rambling. sorry.
Until next time.
Princess Jenn
Yes, I am still alive & kicking & screaming!
So I am a little behind doing a post. Ok, so I am really late in posting.
For those of you who know me well, you know that my life is crazy & full of drama. Well these past few weeks has been no exception. It all started when my sister came to visit with my very busy 3 year old niece Adrianna. It was having company but I have lived alone for 4 years and learned to love it. My niece Adrianna is a little nosypants. She was into everything! She loves cats, and I have cats. Unfortunately, my cats don't love her. By the grace of God, she only got scratched a few times. I have this one cat, Oliver, he is a big orange and white cat that weighs like 20lbs. He reminds of one of my friend Sharon's cats cuz he looks like he swallowed a basketball. Anyway, Adrianna thinks he makes a comfy bed. She has to lay on him to love him cuz he is way to heavy to pick up. LOL. I am torn in how I feel that they left to go back to Saginaw. I don't play well with others who are related to me, who are living in and hogging all my precious space. But it was really nice having Adrianna there. She was so cute. She would come to my bedroom door when I was home in my bedroom either if I was going to bed, or if it was morning. I have a hole cut in my bedroom door (like a cat door) that is there for the cats to be able to get in and out of my bedroom while I am gone and get away from Lightning (the dog) or in this case, Adrianna. Anyway, I was woken up many times by Adrianna sitting on the floor in front of my door looking in through the hole saying "Aunt Jennifer, open the door. Aunt Jennifer, let me in" It was cute. Thank goodness it was cute the whole time. It was the standing on my computer table playing with my radio saying "turn it loud" and cranking my radio really loud and turning it off when I was listening to it.
They are back home in Saginaw and I have my home back to myself. Now I just need to remember where I put all my stuff I didn't want little miss getting in to like my Tigger pillow I got for my birthday.
Yuppers, I had a birthday! I am officially 25. We had our usual Tuesday night dinner with birthday cake. Amanda made this really pretty red velvet pink & green butterfly cake and I got presents. Thats always nice getting presents. I got the cutest Tigger pillow from Amy and a new butterfly journal from Sharon and more scrapbooking stuff. Then on thursday, I had an amazing day at work on my birthday. My coworkers were so good to me. It was a really fun day. Ronda, a nurse I work with even bought Chinese for us at work & made some really yummy Shrimp linguine. Even though she ended up getting the day off. Our unit housekeeper, Cindy M, made one of her amazing Carrot cakes and brought it in on her day off too. I got a new Tiara too.
The best part about my birthday was I got the "Princess Mobile" back. The afternoon shift let me leave long enough to return my rental car and pick up my car. It felt so nice to get my car back. Hansen Collision did an amazing job on my car. They even cleaned out my trunk! I had a can a V8 juice that had gotten spilled in the trunk and dried back in October (my car jack slid into it a few too many times and finally did make it any longer in one piece.) My car looks and smells brand new. Better than it did before I bought it. Of course it should by the list of things they did to my car I'm not surprised. I don't know why, all I did was hit a deer head-on at 50 mph.
For those of you who know me well, you know that my life is crazy & full of drama. Well these past few weeks has been no exception. It all started when my sister came to visit with my very busy 3 year old niece Adrianna. It was having company but I have lived alone for 4 years and learned to love it. My niece Adrianna is a little nosypants. She was into everything! She loves cats, and I have cats. Unfortunately, my cats don't love her. By the grace of God, she only got scratched a few times. I have this one cat, Oliver, he is a big orange and white cat that weighs like 20lbs. He reminds of one of my friend Sharon's cats cuz he looks like he swallowed a basketball. Anyway, Adrianna thinks he makes a comfy bed. She has to lay on him to love him cuz he is way to heavy to pick up. LOL. I am torn in how I feel that they left to go back to Saginaw. I don't play well with others who are related to me, who are living in and hogging all my precious space. But it was really nice having Adrianna there. She was so cute. She would come to my bedroom door when I was home in my bedroom either if I was going to bed, or if it was morning. I have a hole cut in my bedroom door (like a cat door) that is there for the cats to be able to get in and out of my bedroom while I am gone and get away from Lightning (the dog) or in this case, Adrianna. Anyway, I was woken up many times by Adrianna sitting on the floor in front of my door looking in through the hole saying "Aunt Jennifer, open the door. Aunt Jennifer, let me in" It was cute. Thank goodness it was cute the whole time. It was the standing on my computer table playing with my radio saying "turn it loud" and cranking my radio really loud and turning it off when I was listening to it.
They are back home in Saginaw and I have my home back to myself. Now I just need to remember where I put all my stuff I didn't want little miss getting in to like my Tigger pillow I got for my birthday.
Yuppers, I had a birthday! I am officially 25. We had our usual Tuesday night dinner with birthday cake. Amanda made this really pretty red velvet pink & green butterfly cake and I got presents. Thats always nice getting presents. I got the cutest Tigger pillow from Amy and a new butterfly journal from Sharon and more scrapbooking stuff. Then on thursday, I had an amazing day at work on my birthday. My coworkers were so good to me. It was a really fun day. Ronda, a nurse I work with even bought Chinese for us at work & made some really yummy Shrimp linguine. Even though she ended up getting the day off. Our unit housekeeper, Cindy M, made one of her amazing Carrot cakes and brought it in on her day off too. I got a new Tiara too.
The best part about my birthday was I got the "Princess Mobile" back. The afternoon shift let me leave long enough to return my rental car and pick up my car. It felt so nice to get my car back. Hansen Collision did an amazing job on my car. They even cleaned out my trunk! I had a can a V8 juice that had gotten spilled in the trunk and dried back in October (my car jack slid into it a few too many times and finally did make it any longer in one piece.) My car looks and smells brand new. Better than it did before I bought it. Of course it should by the list of things they did to my car I'm not surprised. I don't know why, all I did was hit a deer head-on at 50 mph.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Weekly weigh in: Didnt make - see photo below
I have a had a week from hell. I have been sicker than a dog. Slept the last few days away when my water went out in my place again. Of course my parents are out of town! I knowing I had to go back to work tomorrow, I drug myself outta bed and did my laundry. After that was TOPS, or so I thought. I called Sharon to let her know I was running behind cuz of my laundry. Well I never made it to tops afterall. I was a little over a mile away from home when it happened. I got my very 1st buck!!!
I have added a photo - not a good one, it was taken with my cell phone (so I could send it to my dad who is down with my uncle in saginaw for the night. Do I know how to get attention or what?!
I'm gonna sign off for now. I'm starting to get really sore. The doc at Munson said I was going to be in a lot of pain in the next couple days. GOOODIE! Tomorrow, I will get to see my car in the daylight. I couldnt see much with it being a dark purple car in the dark. Of all the days I left my camera at home, it was when something actually happened.
Until next time~ Jennifer
Thursday, November 6, 2008
6 week photo comparison
On Nov 4th, I had my sister take a picture to see if my weightloss was noticable. So below I have added 2 pics. The pic on the Left was taken 2 days before surgery on Sept 23rd, and the pic on the right was take Nov 4th, Exactly 6 weeks apart to the day! Ironically, I am wearing the same shirt in both! lol.
I am 18.5lbs lighter in the pic on the right. What do you think, can you tell I have lost?
I am 18.5lbs lighter in the pic on the right. What do you think, can you tell I have lost?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Week 5 weigh in: -10.25lb
This past week, October 30th, I went into to see the surgeon for my very first band fill. That was 5 days ago. So between lots of exercise, water and new restriction I managed to get a nice loss.
I should have posted about my fill and I should now but I am so tired. My sister Michelle & 3 year old neice showed up to spend some time at my house with me. So once I get some (much needed!) rest I will elaborate further on my 1st fill experience and my great loss.
For now I am gonna get my butt into bed. Of course not until I empty all the contents of my spare room off of my bed!
Goodnight~
I should have posted about my fill and I should now but I am so tired. My sister Michelle & 3 year old neice showed up to spend some time at my house with me. So once I get some (much needed!) rest I will elaborate further on my 1st fill experience and my great loss.
For now I am gonna get my butt into bed. Of course not until I empty all the contents of my spare room off of my bed!
Goodnight~
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Week 4 weigh in: -1.00lb
I actually made it to this weeks' tops meeting. I missed last week because I didn't feel well. The way I have been feeling lately, I thought for sure I was going to gain. Whew! boy was I happy to have a loss. I am still +1.25lbs from my lowest after surgery. But that is gonna come off plus much more next week. If I were to say that I have been super motivated and behaving myself completely that would be a huge lie! I don't know if it's the weather or what but I have been in a "funk" lately. Hopefully by Thursday I will be feeling more like myself.
I can't believe it's a month already since I had my surgery. I would have posted something sooner but that darn thing called work has gotten in the way of a lot of my hopes and plans. I will get an updated pic soon. I am hoping to get a pic taken every so often so I can have a visual to go by. Once I do I will be posting a new pic eventually.
Thursday I will be going in for my very 1st fill! I am so excited to get my fill over with. I am a little nervous about it too. My appt is in the middle of the day of course. So I will be using my "lunch break" to go to my appt. Then clear liquids for the rest of the day. I guess tomorrow after work I will be making some jello for my dinner! Yummeeeee! I have some restriction now, but not as much as I should.
I will update on Thursday after my fill & maybe add a pic or 2.
~Jennifer~
I can't believe it's a month already since I had my surgery. I would have posted something sooner but that darn thing called work has gotten in the way of a lot of my hopes and plans. I will get an updated pic soon. I am hoping to get a pic taken every so often so I can have a visual to go by. Once I do I will be posting a new pic eventually.
Thursday I will be going in for my very 1st fill! I am so excited to get my fill over with. I am a little nervous about it too. My appt is in the middle of the day of course. So I will be using my "lunch break" to go to my appt. Then clear liquids for the rest of the day. I guess tomorrow after work I will be making some jello for my dinner! Yummeeeee! I have some restriction now, but not as much as I should.
I will update on Thursday after my fill & maybe add a pic or 2.
~Jennifer~
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Scrapbooking weekend
I spent this last weekend at out annual scrapbooking weekend. I look forward to this weekend every March and October. I was worried about having all the temptation that is around during scrapbooking. Sue, the hostess, is an AMAZING cook. Besides, all the soda at your fingertips, and homemade caramels & chocolate covered marshmallows. I did have a couple (watered down!) sodas, and only 1 caramel. They were soooooo good! And they lasted me forever it seemed. That, and I didn't want to stand out because of my restriction. I was also afraid that with my luck I would end up getting sick for the 1st time there. (Well that did happen, just not at scrapbooking. It happened at home while getting ready to go scrapbooking.)
I started a new scrapbook, also titled My After, that I am using to keep me motivated that I can track my progress. I did work my tail off getting my pages done thou. I needed that caffeine to keep me going!
Today at work, I have had a few people already saying that it is noticeable already that I am loosing. One of Hospitalist was seeing a pt on our unit and said that it was already noticeable that I am loosing. I can't remember what exactly he said. But it was a nice feeling. Even a pt told me I was loosing my "chubby cheeks".
Tonight is another weigh-in at TOPS and I am hoping that after this last weekend that I will come in with a loss. It's going to be slower now that I am eating all textures. I know it will be a lot different once I get my 1st fill this next week. I am excited and nervous all at the same time
But of course, just like scrapbooking came to an end, so must this post.
Until next time ~ Princess Jenn
I started a new scrapbook, also titled My After, that I am using to keep me motivated that I can track my progress. I did work my tail off getting my pages done thou. I needed that caffeine to keep me going!
Today at work, I have had a few people already saying that it is noticeable already that I am loosing. One of Hospitalist was seeing a pt on our unit and said that it was already noticeable that I am loosing. I can't remember what exactly he said. But it was a nice feeling. Even a pt told me I was loosing my "chubby cheeks".
Tonight is another weigh-in at TOPS and I am hoping that after this last weekend that I will come in with a loss. It's going to be slower now that I am eating all textures. I know it will be a lot different once I get my 1st fill this next week. I am excited and nervous all at the same time
But of course, just like scrapbooking came to an end, so must this post.
Until next time ~ Princess Jenn
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Back to work/ Week 3 weigh in: +2.25lbs
It has been crazy here lately. Well the days my life isn't crazy are days days I don't answer the phone and stay home in bed. So it's not very often.
I started back to work on Monday. Man, oh man, those 12 hour days are long! Answering a phone should not be that tiring. I hope that by next week I will be back into the swing of things. I hope! Plus I need to work on some serious meal planning and packing my lunch for work.
On the weight loss front, I could have done so much better. I actually gained back 2.25lbs. I'm not surprised now that I am eating just about all textures now. I should start loosing again now. It won't be long and I will be going for my 1st fill. I have some restriction but it's not quite enough. My Dr. said to do 5-6 meals a day, each about the size of a hockey puck. I have been trying to stick to that and not get used to eating any more than that. I am doing better at eating slower & taking smaller bites. I am positive that from now on my weigh in's will even out. On the upside, I am down 24lbs down from my initial consult with the surgeon till now. So I am still down!
I am so excited about scrap booking this weekend. I printed a ton of pictures. I have enough things to start my surgery scrapbook and work on plenty of niece & nephew pictures. I am a little concerned about the whole eating in front of a strangers. Sue (the hostess) is an incredible cook so I'm not worried too much about that. However, I will have to take plenty of food with me so I will be able to have my 5-6 small meals. Otherwise, I might get a little cranky by not being on my schedule. I have already found that if I go too long between eating I tend eat too fast.
Wish me luck that I behave myself at scrap booking and don't fall asleep on my pages!
I started back to work on Monday. Man, oh man, those 12 hour days are long! Answering a phone should not be that tiring. I hope that by next week I will be back into the swing of things. I hope! Plus I need to work on some serious meal planning and packing my lunch for work.
On the weight loss front, I could have done so much better. I actually gained back 2.25lbs. I'm not surprised now that I am eating just about all textures now. I should start loosing again now. It won't be long and I will be going for my 1st fill. I have some restriction but it's not quite enough. My Dr. said to do 5-6 meals a day, each about the size of a hockey puck. I have been trying to stick to that and not get used to eating any more than that. I am doing better at eating slower & taking smaller bites. I am positive that from now on my weigh in's will even out. On the upside, I am down 24lbs down from my initial consult with the surgeon till now. So I am still down!
I am so excited about scrap booking this weekend. I printed a ton of pictures. I have enough things to start my surgery scrapbook and work on plenty of niece & nephew pictures. I am a little concerned about the whole eating in front of a strangers. Sue (the hostess) is an incredible cook so I'm not worried too much about that. However, I will have to take plenty of food with me so I will be able to have my 5-6 small meals. Otherwise, I might get a little cranky by not being on my schedule. I have already found that if I go too long between eating I tend eat too fast.
Wish me luck that I behave myself at scrap booking and don't fall asleep on my pages!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
1st trip post surgery
This past weekend I went with my parents to the UP to visit my cousin. I spent 9 hours each way in the car. Let me say, I am so happy to be home. We went all the way near the Wisconsin border. We ended up getting a hotel room in Wisconsin because it was closet to where we visiting.
Anyway, this was my 1st weekend out of town since my surgery. I am now coming up on 3 weeks post surgery. (In 2 weeks, on Oct 30th, I have my 1st fill. Which means I am on the soft foods & adding textures part of my staged diet. I got to start this part of my eating habits in restaurants. It was a little scary at first. I have known for a while that that I can tolerate mashed potatoes, mac & cheese and applesauce. So I thought since my 1st fill is a week sooner than usual I decided to start adding things like the Dr said to. I was honest about starting the soft textures early and he said that it was OK since I had no problems.
So this past weekend I learned I can tolerate in very, very small portions: burgers, fries, hash browns, toast, eggs (duh!), pasta (duh!), broasted chicken, and pasties (with gravy). I was happy know that I can tolerate bread. I never thought I would miss salads so much!
It's not easy to eat healthy when you are traveling but I am certainly eating less. I tried to order off the kids meal when possible. Also, I shared as many meals as I could with my parents & cousin.
Not that I didn't have any problems. It is extremely hard to change your habits. I am catching myself over and over again taking drinks and bites that are too big. When that happens, I try to chew really good and take several swallows. Of course that happens after I have swallowed too much and start feeling uncomfortable. I have been able to keep from getting sick by taking sips of whatever I had with me and trying to get out any of the extra air.
I have to keep reminding myself of what I should be doing. Like sizes of the portions, bites, and drinks I take. From now on when I go shopping I will start getting a dish or 2 that are more suited to my new portion sizes. Like dessert dishes & small juice glasses. It is definitely going to be different eating at work with this band. I am going to have to be much better about taking my lunch. The eating slowly part could be a bit tricky as far time factors into work and break times.
Speaking of work. It's time to dust off my name tag & find my parking sticker because Princess Jenn is going back to work tomorrow. I wish I could say I am excited to be getting up at 5:30am again. I like getting a paycheck so I am going to get my ever shrinking behind to bed.
Goodnight!
Anyway, this was my 1st weekend out of town since my surgery. I am now coming up on 3 weeks post surgery. (In 2 weeks, on Oct 30th, I have my 1st fill. Which means I am on the soft foods & adding textures part of my staged diet. I got to start this part of my eating habits in restaurants. It was a little scary at first. I have known for a while that that I can tolerate mashed potatoes, mac & cheese and applesauce. So I thought since my 1st fill is a week sooner than usual I decided to start adding things like the Dr said to. I was honest about starting the soft textures early and he said that it was OK since I had no problems.
So this past weekend I learned I can tolerate in very, very small portions: burgers, fries, hash browns, toast, eggs (duh!), pasta (duh!), broasted chicken, and pasties (with gravy). I was happy know that I can tolerate bread. I never thought I would miss salads so much!
It's not easy to eat healthy when you are traveling but I am certainly eating less. I tried to order off the kids meal when possible. Also, I shared as many meals as I could with my parents & cousin.
Not that I didn't have any problems. It is extremely hard to change your habits. I am catching myself over and over again taking drinks and bites that are too big. When that happens, I try to chew really good and take several swallows. Of course that happens after I have swallowed too much and start feeling uncomfortable. I have been able to keep from getting sick by taking sips of whatever I had with me and trying to get out any of the extra air.
I have to keep reminding myself of what I should be doing. Like sizes of the portions, bites, and drinks I take. From now on when I go shopping I will start getting a dish or 2 that are more suited to my new portion sizes. Like dessert dishes & small juice glasses. It is definitely going to be different eating at work with this band. I am going to have to be much better about taking my lunch. The eating slowly part could be a bit tricky as far time factors into work and break times.
Speaking of work. It's time to dust off my name tag & find my parking sticker because Princess Jenn is going back to work tomorrow. I wish I could say I am excited to be getting up at 5:30am again. I like getting a paycheck so I am going to get my ever shrinking behind to bed.
Goodnight!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
2 Week Post op appt.
I had my appt today with the surgeon. It's been exactly 2 weeks today since my surgery. It went GREAT! He even wrote on my chart "Doing Great!!" Yes I looked, I'm nosy. So far to date I am am down 23 lbs since my initial consult on June 6th, and 14 since Sept 11th. Dr Kam, my surgeon, said I should be down total 80lbs by the end of the year. OMG!! I cannot even imagine that. But I guess when you break it down, 60lbs in like 12 weeks it is not nearly as daunting. I can take myself cloths shopping for Christmas. :)
My incisions are almost healed. Of course, I have had a minor set back with that. I had an allergic reaction to the tape they used to hold my incisions closed. But hopefully with a little bit allergy cream and hydrocortisone cream I will be as good as new.
Unfortunately, the fun is over too soon. I have to go back to work on Monday. But as much as I hate to admit it. I am starting to get bored. I know work itself won't be bad, it's the getting up at 5:30Am that's is going to be awful. I don't do mornings. When I stopped in to work today to turn in my return to work paper everyone was very supportive as usual. They are making this transition very easy on me. Thank you.
My incisions are almost healed. Of course, I have had a minor set back with that. I had an allergic reaction to the tape they used to hold my incisions closed. But hopefully with a little bit allergy cream and hydrocortisone cream I will be as good as new.
Unfortunately, the fun is over too soon. I have to go back to work on Monday. But as much as I hate to admit it. I am starting to get bored. I know work itself won't be bad, it's the getting up at 5:30Am that's is going to be awful. I don't do mornings. When I stopped in to work today to turn in my return to work paper everyone was very supportive as usual. They are making this transition very easy on me. Thank you.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Lapbandtalk.com
I'm enjoying what is probably my last my day off. I have my 2 week post op appointment tomorrow. I am going to have a hard time getting up at 8am. It's going to be much worse getting up for work. I went to bed today (yes today!) at 5:30am. That's when I should be getting up for work. But I could not sleep to save my life.
Is it bad that I want more time off. I love my job but I can't imagine working 12 hours. Not that I have a physically demanding job, but still 12 hours. I am going to miss sleeping in.
I recently started looking into lapbandtalk.com. It was actually a site recommended by a fellow bander. I have only made a few post and already the support and encouragement is astounding. There are so many different points of view and it is so nice to read all the threads people start and how others respond,
I have so much to do here before Private Practice comes on. I am going to try hard to get to be a decent hour.
Wish me luck tomorrow at the surgeons. :)
Is it bad that I want more time off. I love my job but I can't imagine working 12 hours. Not that I have a physically demanding job, but still 12 hours. I am going to miss sleeping in.
I recently started looking into lapbandtalk.com. It was actually a site recommended by a fellow bander. I have only made a few post and already the support and encouragement is astounding. There are so many different points of view and it is so nice to read all the threads people start and how others respond,
I have so much to do here before Private Practice comes on. I am going to try hard to get to be a decent hour.
Wish me luck tomorrow at the surgeons. :)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Week 2 Weigh in: Turtle
I'm here again. It's 2 days shy of being 2 weeks since surgery. For those of you who don't, a "Turtle" is a term from tops. It's when you don't gain or loose any weight since your last weigh in, you stay the same.
That being said, that puts me at -10lbs. To be honest, I would have preferred a loss but I am okay with a turtle. I thought loosing 10 last week was way too much for me to lose. Plus it has been nice to have more than clear liquids. Of course, it will be nice after my 2 week post-op appt when I can more variety. I'm not so much excited about what more I will be able to eat (ok, ok, ok, I am a little bit or lets face it I wouldn't have needed this surgery to begin with). Anyway my point was, I am excited to be able to cook. I miss that more than I thought.
I am ready to get to bed. So until Thursday after my appt. & maybe before I go back to work.
That being said, that puts me at -10lbs. To be honest, I would have preferred a loss but I am okay with a turtle. I thought loosing 10 last week was way too much for me to lose. Plus it has been nice to have more than clear liquids. Of course, it will be nice after my 2 week post-op appt when I can more variety. I'm not so much excited about what more I will be able to eat (ok, ok, ok, I am a little bit or lets face it I wouldn't have needed this surgery to begin with). Anyway my point was, I am excited to be able to cook. I miss that more than I thought.
I am ready to get to bed. So until Thursday after my appt. & maybe before I go back to work.
Friday, October 3, 2008
It's been a week!
Just wanted to do a quick post since today makes it a week since surgery.
I am very happy to say I can now have more than just clear liquids. I had tomato soup & ice cream and yogurt today. Let me tell ya, MMM good, doesn't even begin to describe it. I actually started yesterday with the full liquids though. I had my hot chai tea yesterday with honey and 1/2 and 1/2 (low fat even cuz I prefer it over reg). I love my coffee and tea but I came do black unless its ice and with honey or sugar. I figure the tiny amount of honey and sugar I actually use most certainly isn't gonna kill me.
Overall I feel pretty good. I don't get as tired as easily now that I am actually getting some nutrition in me. Plus, I haven't had the hiccups all day today. My pain has gone down to almost nothing. Of course, it comes blazing back if I try to overdo it. Bending is still not a good idea, probably because where the port is and how tender is can be still. I plan on starting to drive again tomorrow since I have been only using pain medicine at bedtime. Another week of this & I would go nuts.
Until next time - Princess Jenn says goodnight *_*
I am very happy to say I can now have more than just clear liquids. I had tomato soup & ice cream and yogurt today. Let me tell ya, MMM good, doesn't even begin to describe it. I actually started yesterday with the full liquids though. I had my hot chai tea yesterday with honey and 1/2 and 1/2 (low fat even cuz I prefer it over reg). I love my coffee and tea but I came do black unless its ice and with honey or sugar. I figure the tiny amount of honey and sugar I actually use most certainly isn't gonna kill me.
Overall I feel pretty good. I don't get as tired as easily now that I am actually getting some nutrition in me. Plus, I haven't had the hiccups all day today. My pain has gone down to almost nothing. Of course, it comes blazing back if I try to overdo it. Bending is still not a good idea, probably because where the port is and how tender is can be still. I plan on starting to drive again tomorrow since I have been only using pain medicine at bedtime. Another week of this & I would go nuts.
Until next time - Princess Jenn says goodnight *_*
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hiccups & Coughing - Not a good idea
OMG!! Who knew that either of those could hurt so badly. Now that I have finally said it allow me to explain.
First, Hiccups. I have had hiccups on an off every day since surgery. The little tiny, lets call it a "jolt". For starters: 1) Hurts like hell, especially at the incision sites where the actual band and port are placed. 2) Come and go for now rhyme or reason. 3) Make me have no desire at all to even try drinking anything let alone want to eat & 4) I'm a sure there are more issues with this that I am just not thinking of right now.
Now everything I have read and been told says that with the lap band system eating too fast causes hiccups. Not once have I had the hiccups when I was eating. I get them in the middle of the day between meals and long periods of time after I have even taken a sip of water. So since I don't what is causing them, I cannot stop them from happening. The plus side, even though painful they have not lasted more than a couple mins each time.
Coughing I really had not thought about since I didn't really have to much until last night. Again, OMG! I don't really know remember what made me cough or why. That sounds insane but I had just laid down to go to sleep in my own bed with my big ole dog cuddled next to me when it happened. I coughed one of those deep, hearty, throat clearing coughs. I had was laying on my side with my hand under me covering my biggest wound (where the port is) and it still hurt very much!! I even felt myself starting to cough again and stopped myself because I absolutely did not want to feel that pain again. And mind you this is after taking my pain medicine like 30 mins before, so I'm sure it could have been much worse. Now it still feels a little extra tender today after last night. I'm going to try not to overdo it today by bending too much.
That's all for now so until next time. thank you again
- Princess Jenn
First, Hiccups. I have had hiccups on an off every day since surgery. The little tiny, lets call it a "jolt". For starters: 1) Hurts like hell, especially at the incision sites where the actual band and port are placed. 2) Come and go for now rhyme or reason. 3) Make me have no desire at all to even try drinking anything let alone want to eat & 4) I'm a sure there are more issues with this that I am just not thinking of right now.
Now everything I have read and been told says that with the lap band system eating too fast causes hiccups. Not once have I had the hiccups when I was eating. I get them in the middle of the day between meals and long periods of time after I have even taken a sip of water. So since I don't what is causing them, I cannot stop them from happening. The plus side, even though painful they have not lasted more than a couple mins each time.
Coughing I really had not thought about since I didn't really have to much until last night. Again, OMG! I don't really know remember what made me cough or why. That sounds insane but I had just laid down to go to sleep in my own bed with my big ole dog cuddled next to me when it happened. I coughed one of those deep, hearty, throat clearing coughs. I had was laying on my side with my hand under me covering my biggest wound (where the port is) and it still hurt very much!! I even felt myself starting to cough again and stopped myself because I absolutely did not want to feel that pain again. And mind you this is after taking my pain medicine like 30 mins before, so I'm sure it could have been much worse. Now it still feels a little extra tender today after last night. I'm going to try not to overdo it today by bending too much.
That's all for now so until next time. thank you again
- Princess Jenn
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1st weigh in post surgery : -10lbs
Tonight I attended my 1st TOPS meeting since surgery 5 days ago. I lost 10lbs since last Tuesday! Of course every week won't be this big of a loss considering I will soon (not soon enough!) be eating more than clear liquids cuz darn it I'm getting cranky :)
For those of you who don't know what tops is, it is a non-profit weight loss support group. I have been in it so many years that I should weight 5 pounds by now! But oh well, had I not been going this long I probably would have weight twice what I did before I decided on surgery. You can visit the site at http://www.tops.org/.
Anyway, we meet every Tuesday night. So the plan is to at least do a posting at least once a week after I weigh in at tops. Plus I will update my subtitle each week to show how much I have lost all together. Which of course right now is the 10lbs I lost this week (even though I am officially down almost 20 since I started getting close to surgery).
Plus I came home today. My parent's are back from downstate so Sharon was relieved of her "babysitting" duties. It was nice to have someone to talk to at night and watch movies with. Not that I will have much free time now, it's amazing how much there is to do here. My Lightning Bug was so happy to me. My dad called me before he picked me up today to tell me he made sure the dog was outside before I got home. He said she looked all happy and excited when he said to her "momma's coming home today". I'm sure she was, but I think more so she is happy that she can sleep in my bed again. Although she does not leave my side when I have been home today.
I think I have rambled on enough so I will close for now. However, I do want to say "Thank you" again for all the support and encouragement I have received!! Thank you! :)
For those of you who don't know what tops is, it is a non-profit weight loss support group. I have been in it so many years that I should weight 5 pounds by now! But oh well, had I not been going this long I probably would have weight twice what I did before I decided on surgery. You can visit the site at http://www.tops.org/.
Anyway, we meet every Tuesday night. So the plan is to at least do a posting at least once a week after I weigh in at tops. Plus I will update my subtitle each week to show how much I have lost all together. Which of course right now is the 10lbs I lost this week (even though I am officially down almost 20 since I started getting close to surgery).
Plus I came home today. My parent's are back from downstate so Sharon was relieved of her "babysitting" duties. It was nice to have someone to talk to at night and watch movies with. Not that I will have much free time now, it's amazing how much there is to do here. My Lightning Bug was so happy to me. My dad called me before he picked me up today to tell me he made sure the dog was outside before I got home. He said she looked all happy and excited when he said to her "momma's coming home today". I'm sure she was, but I think more so she is happy that she can sleep in my bed again. Although she does not leave my side when I have been home today.
I think I have rambled on enough so I will close for now. However, I do want to say "Thank you" again for all the support and encouragement I have received!! Thank you! :)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friends
Today I got to spend part of the day with friends. I say part of the day cuz I haven't been awake for the whole thing. Besides that, Sharon is stuck with me all day. I got to go on my 1st real outing since surgery. We went to Walmart. I love walmart. I could also go broke spending too much time in that store.
I was still treated like a princess. Not that I would have it any other way, but it's hard to explain to kids when they need to be careful and not take away Princess Jenn's pillow. But all is well 
anyway. Today I had jello, broth, italian ice, juice brought down to me and told I must eat it. I was a good girl, I did as I was told. Not that, that happens very often. And later while everyone else got to have Shepard's pie and cornbread, I ate my jello like a good girl. Not that I even close to eating like that, it did smell good.
anyway. Today I had jello, broth, italian ice, juice brought down to me and told I must eat it. I was a good girl, I did as I was told. Not that, that happens very often. And later while everyone else got to have Shepard's pie and cornbread, I ate my jello like a good girl. Not that I even close to eating like that, it did smell good. But anyway, the main reason for this additional blog for tonight is to that you again. All of you, for being so great through all this.
<---- Ben and Amanda, My Lightning bug thanks you too ~
(Also, I'm my parents thank you for helping out. thanks a bunch!)
Recovery
It is now 3 days after surgery & here I am at my very good friend Sharon's recovering. I am doing pretty good as far as pain. I think the biggest problem I am having is I am surprised how much pain I am actually in. I have turned into a big sissy! I have already been given the "don't over do it" lecture too many times to keep track of. Ok, maybe not that many times but when your talking to a girl (me) who is taking liquid vicodin not a whole sinks in. :)There's Sharon ------> I've been here 2 days and she's still smiling, sorta. lol
I have been trying to take it easy and not do too much like I did on Friday. They sprung me from the hospital on Friday and after that I had to do some grocery shopping & wanted to pick up my pictures I ordered ( to have ready for our upcoming scrap booking weekend.) Well I felt good until I got home, Boy was I tired! But I took a much needed nap. Now I am not allowed to over do anything. Sharon and Joe have both be
en great!! Sharon has been really extremely nice. They got all the good stuff for me, ok, well the stuff I can have. Popsicles, jello (she even made it!), broth and juice. It's been a long time since anyone has done that for me. Besides Sharon helping me by making sure I am eating & giving up her bed, Joe brought the bar stool from their kitchen down to the basement so I could use my computer at the bar/counter down here with Sharon. I tell ya, either my parent's better get home soon or I better be 100% or I'm moving in. lol.
en great!! Sharon has been really extremely nice. They got all the good stuff for me, ok, well the stuff I can have. Popsicles, jello (she even made it!), broth and juice. It's been a long time since anyone has done that for me. Besides Sharon helping me by making sure I am eating & giving up her bed, Joe brought the bar stool from their kitchen down to the basement so I could use my computer at the bar/counter down here with Sharon. I tell ya, either my parent's better get home soon or I better be 100% or I'm moving in. lol.<------ There's Joe, hiding from the camera. I used to be a lot sneakier with getting pics but he is a little fast for me right now. Thanks Joe!
Besides the visitors in the hospital, My parents, Sharon, Jane from work, Jim ( I am such a princess the PA that I work with came to see me in the hospital) and my Aunt Marilyn came too. She even brought me flowers. They are so pretty, & they are still alive. I am so proud of myself for that one. Oh got off a tangent. I have had a dozen voicemail's & text messages too! Of course the 1 important thing I forgot was my cell charger. But that's ok since I haven't been awake enough to answer it and talk coherently.
On that note if I forgot something, or am making no sense, I am blaming it on the pain meds. Also I am ready for a nap. No, I haven't been sleeping the whole time. Close to it though, but it's hard trying to find out how I am comfortable. It's a little weird knowing that there is a foreign object in your body and of course it's on the side I normally sleep on. Just my luck.
Anyway, until next time. Happy sleeping.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Surgery Day is here
I really should have been in bed a few hours ago. I am scheduled for my lap band surgery tomorrow morning at 7:15AM. But I have to be there at 5AM. I haven't slept much in the last couple days and I don't plan on that actually happening much until tom night. Of course it is going to be weird being a pt in the hospital I have worked for 6 years. I have worked as an Nursing Assistant many times on the nursing unit I will be on, mind you it has been a few years but still. I hope I don't see too many ppl that I have worked with and know while I am on the other side of the Nurses desk for a change.
It seems so far away still maybe that's why I can't talk myself into getting my butt into bed yet. I Have done the whole "clear liquid" diet today and have been none to happy to hear a certain friend keep reminding of all the foods I can't have, even though I have been starving all day. You know who you are! Just kidding. It really hasn't been that bad. If nothing else, I got lots of encouragement and hugs. A princess has to at least do her best to make sure those around her know she ain't going away quietly. Ok, ok, ok, so I don't do quiet very well. But hey, that's me and why ppl love me. lol
I have to say I am not as bummed about not being able to eat as I am the no driving, no swimming and 25lb weight restriction. That is gonna be awful. I get antsy very quickly with no wheels. Plus my poor dog is gonna be so hurt when I won't let her sleep on me. She has become accustomed to me being her pillow and blanket warmer.
For now, I must close. I have to do all my double checks. Make sure I have all my stuff packed, my ipod ( a must!), my comfy cloths, my teddy bear since I can't take my big ole doggie j/k.
It seems so far away still maybe that's why I can't talk myself into getting my butt into bed yet. I Have done the whole "clear liquid" diet today and have been none to happy to hear a certain friend keep reminding of all the foods I can't have, even though I have been starving all day. You know who you are! Just kidding. It really hasn't been that bad. If nothing else, I got lots of encouragement and hugs. A princess has to at least do her best to make sure those around her know she ain't going away quietly. Ok, ok, ok, so I don't do quiet very well. But hey, that's me and why ppl love me. lol
I have to say I am not as bummed about not being able to eat as I am the no driving, no swimming and 25lb weight restriction. That is gonna be awful. I get antsy very quickly with no wheels. Plus my poor dog is gonna be so hurt when I won't let her sleep on me. She has become accustomed to me being her pillow and blanket warmer.
For now, I must close. I have to do all my double checks. Make sure I have all my stuff packed, my ipod ( a must!), my comfy cloths, my teddy bear since I can't take my big ole doggie j/k.
Monday, September 22, 2008
My 1st Blog!
After some prodding from a few friends I am starting this blog to document this new time in my life.
So here I am. After many, many years of being unhappy in my own skin because of my weight, I made a decision. I decided to have the Gastric Banding surgery. I didn't so much just decided on it, as I prayed about it. It was after another scrapbooking weekend of seeing too many pictures of the "fat girl" I had become, in all my photos holding my niece & nephews. Besides the fact, I am the fun Aunt & I want to be around long enough to not only be an aunt but a mom someday. I will be adding pics soon, but for now I must say goodnight.
So here I am. After many, many years of being unhappy in my own skin because of my weight, I made a decision. I decided to have the Gastric Banding surgery. I didn't so much just decided on it, as I prayed about it. It was after another scrapbooking weekend of seeing too many pictures of the "fat girl" I had become, in all my photos holding my niece & nephews. Besides the fact, I am the fun Aunt & I want to be around long enough to not only be an aunt but a mom someday. I will be adding pics soon, but for now I must say goodnight.
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