Thursday, February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009
Today, I had to go in for a test to check to see if I had a bacteria present that is related to stomach ulcers. I had to blow air into a plastic bag, drink some fluid that tasted like "Extreme" Crystal Light Lemonade, and then 15 minutes later I had to breathe more air into another plastic bag. Fortunately, I did not test positive for the bacteria. If I had, then I would have had to go on antibiotics and re-do the test. I am relieved that this won't be a barrier to things going smoothly!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009
My surgery is four weeks from today!
At this point (4 weeks from now) I will not have had anything to drink, (or eat obviously), and my informations says that I will get to wipe the inside of my mouth with a sponge. I get thirsty just thinking about that! Apparently, the next morning I will be drinking something that can be x-rayed to make sure there aren't any leaks. This sounds like a practical and good idea, but I honestly don't know how I am going to handle nothing to drink for that long! IV or not ... I like to drink water! I'm sure that I will have more to say about this in about four weeks! :p
(Just wanted to clarify that I am drinking water and eating until the night before the surgery).
At this point (4 weeks from now) I will not have had anything to drink, (or eat obviously), and my informations says that I will get to wipe the inside of my mouth with a sponge. I get thirsty just thinking about that! Apparently, the next morning I will be drinking something that can be x-rayed to make sure there aren't any leaks. This sounds like a practical and good idea, but I honestly don't know how I am going to handle nothing to drink for that long! IV or not ... I like to drink water! I'm sure that I will have more to say about this in about four weeks! :p
(Just wanted to clarify that I am drinking water and eating until the night before the surgery).
Monday, February 23, 2009
February 23, 2009
Today was one of those days that made me feel highly motivated to have the surgery. My hernia bothers me often, but it is definitely getting worse. I need to get the weight off so I can hopefully have it repaired!
The type of surgery that I am going to be having is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. I looked at the Wikipedia site and it has a decent description and pics if you are curious to know more about the technical parts of that.
I am craving all sorts of foods that are not good for me. I think I will "take joy" in the hernia as it is giving me extra motivation!
The type of surgery that I am going to be having is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. I looked at the Wikipedia site and it has a decent description and pics if you are curious to know more about the technical parts of that.
I am craving all sorts of foods that are not good for me. I think I will "take joy" in the hernia as it is giving me extra motivation!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 19, 2009
People keep asking me if I am excited. I am excited ... but I am nervous too. I am ready to move on to a healthier me, but the changes that I am going to be moving on to are quite overwhelming. I am incredibly thankful for all of the support and prayers that I have received from so many.
Over the past twenty years or so I have often felt judged for struggling with my weight. It is a struggle that one cannot hide. I was wrong for turning to food for comfort. I wish I would have chosen to turn to God and work through the emotional issues that were in front of me. Although, jokes or movies that make fun of fat people hurt me, no one could make me feel more shame than myself. However, this is a time for me to move on. I am no longer beating myself up. We have a forgiving God and I am so grateful! :)
Over the past twenty years or so I have often felt judged for struggling with my weight. It is a struggle that one cannot hide. I was wrong for turning to food for comfort. I wish I would have chosen to turn to God and work through the emotional issues that were in front of me. Although, jokes or movies that make fun of fat people hurt me, no one could make me feel more shame than myself. However, this is a time for me to move on. I am no longer beating myself up. We have a forgiving God and I am so grateful! :)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
I started a journey toward Gastric Bypass surgery last May. That was the first time that I even allowed myself to consider it as an option.
I gained my weight with an eating disorder in my 20's and have done the yo-yo thing: down a little, and then up higher and higher. I am now 41, almost 42. I have a hernia that may or may not be able to be repaired. In May, after my hysterectomy, I found out that it, (the hernia), had enlarged to the size of a nerf football. If I want to have any hope of repair, then I need to get the weight off once and for all! I don't binge eat any more, but my metabolism is really messed up at this point. And, lets face it that doesn't mean I don't overeat! Of course, some of you know how much pain the hernia causes me, so exercise is harder than usual. (No excuses here, just explanation!)
So, after I talked to my doctors and they encouraged me to look at Bariatric surgery as an option. I went to an informational session on July 28, 2008. I filled out the paper work and called my insurance company the next day. My insurance company covers it, however I needed to have documentation of working with a dietician for 6 months. The first appointment I could get with her was in August. I have been working with her and I have managed to lose 30 lbs so far. It has not been easy. I am so addicted to sugars! (By the way, that is not always sweets).
Today, I found out my surgery date is March 24, 2009. I have decided to keep this blog, so that the people I love can read my thoughts on all of this. Feel free to post specific questions as I am an open book! :)
I gained my weight with an eating disorder in my 20's and have done the yo-yo thing: down a little, and then up higher and higher. I am now 41, almost 42. I have a hernia that may or may not be able to be repaired. In May, after my hysterectomy, I found out that it, (the hernia), had enlarged to the size of a nerf football. If I want to have any hope of repair, then I need to get the weight off once and for all! I don't binge eat any more, but my metabolism is really messed up at this point. And, lets face it that doesn't mean I don't overeat! Of course, some of you know how much pain the hernia causes me, so exercise is harder than usual. (No excuses here, just explanation!)
So, after I talked to my doctors and they encouraged me to look at Bariatric surgery as an option. I went to an informational session on July 28, 2008. I filled out the paper work and called my insurance company the next day. My insurance company covers it, however I needed to have documentation of working with a dietician for 6 months. The first appointment I could get with her was in August. I have been working with her and I have managed to lose 30 lbs so far. It has not been easy. I am so addicted to sugars! (By the way, that is not always sweets).
Today, I found out my surgery date is March 24, 2009. I have decided to keep this blog, so that the people I love can read my thoughts on all of this. Feel free to post specific questions as I am an open book! :)
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