Name: Anna D.
Username: Annard
Member Since: 3/19/2008
BMI: 48.9
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (06/10/08)
Surgeon: Andrew Hajduczek, M.D.

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my first goal is to get below 200 pounds.

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first of all get all the tests done and get approved for this surgery

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7/24 Post Op: 1 month and 2 weeks
on July 24, 2008 10:25 am

Hey hey! So I had my surgery on 6/10. So far there have been no complications, issues or problems. No complaints...thank you Lord!

I am now eating "normal" foods. I finished the Soft Foods portion a few days ago. I am finding that I am almost scared to start eating, odd huh? All though days of drinkinig protein shakes and hunger pains ...and now I am a little shy to start eating. My Surgeon's office - Surgilite in Torrance, CA is great. The Staff is very informative and supportive so when I have my concerns I just ring them up and they talk me through. I learned alot....like, "Smart Bites". =)

Update on Weight Stats:

1 month prior surgery: 256
Day of Surgery: 246
1 month and 2 weeks post op: 223

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7/10 1 month and 1 day post surgery
on July 11, 2008 10:10 am

Woots! I am so excited...through God's mercy and grace I have made it successfully post op 1 month and a day with no complications or problems!
So yesterday I had my 1 month post op check in with my Surgeon, here are my weigh in stats:

Highest weight: 256 lbs
Pre-surgery: 246 lbs
Current weight: 227 lbs

Current total weight loss: 29 lbs

So far so good the only downside I have experienced is low energy and being tired at times. The doctor says it's possibly because I may not be getting enough liquids and protein. But that has been it. =o)

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6/10 1 week out!
on June 17, 2008 10:19 am

Yay! I am successful one week loser

lol

I get excited about the little things.   I had my RNY surgery 1 week ago today! Almost the minute =)

No major problems or issues to report in, just a little aches/pains but nothing that is intolerable.   My only issue is I am just not hungry so I have to really be diligent about drinking my protein shakes and water.  Since I am not hungry, honestly just tend to forget sometimes.   After a quick call in to my Dr's office, they really honed in the affects of becoming dehydrated, hospitalization, etc and that is a path I don't go down.

So, no need to tell me twice =)

I have been walking 2 - 3 times a day ranging from 15, to 30, to an hour depending on how much energy I have.

Okay no more boring stuff....wait.... I will say this. After my surgery I do find my sleeping patterns and dreams are just slightly off. Weird.

Anna

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6/13 Day home from Surgery!
on June 13, 2008 11:40 pm

So folks, my RNY surgery was on Tues, 6.10. Just a few minor aches and pains, nothing to was too extreme and something that a pain killer couldn't fix.

Wed., 6/11 Spent most day after surgery still mostly resting...very tired. But i did try to walk and do my breathing exercises as much as possible. No hunger , so I didn't' really eat.

Thur, 6/12 Still a little groggy but I could feel my strength coming back. Took a nice warm shower and that just rejuvinated me. I actually drank some lunch and some dinner. Got some good walkin in, but those darn stocking they gave me kept rolling down and cutting my circulation off my knees hehe.

Friday 6/13 Am back home!! Feel great to be in familiar surroundings and back home with my family. I will say that I noticed I had some vaginal bleeding and do not believe it's directly related to my Period/that was 2 weeks ago. So I need to keep my eye on this and if continues I'll check with the emergency room.

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1 week prior to Surgery!
on June 2, 2008 7:21 pm

Okay, Wow! Pinch me...is the time already here? !!!

No, please don't pinch me

I just can't believe after months of going to my Dr's visits and planning that the time is almost here. It's just around the corner. I mean this time next week I will be at the Hospital prepping for 6/10 surgery date. It's so very surreal..exciting..with a sprinkle of anxiety/anticipation =)

So I am on day 1 my liquid intake - no solids. First of a few months actually but let me take baby steps here and break it down into bite size pieces (so to speak). My only goal is to make it through this week on liquids until Surgery! Luckly my job is insanely busy so that is a distractor for me!

Then it's a whole new world.

I will be taking my measurements again soon and updated "before" pictures this week. I have been given good suggestions, like to take a picture in the same outfit, same spot each week.

Okay that's it for now...just really an update.

Take care all while on your journey and be good to you!

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My Story

Hi y'all! My name is Anna and here is My Story. I am married to a wonderful man of almost 6 yrs who loves me "as-is", and we have two beautiful children: 11 and 5 yrs old. I have always struggled with my weight, especially in my adult years and have rollercoasted with the highs and lows of weight loss and weight gain. However, the last 8 yrs I have continually gained and gained until I hit my highest weight @ 260 lbs last year (keep in mind I am only 5'1) ! I had entertained the thought of WLS but didn't give it serious consideration until last year, when I turned 40 and was at my highest weight ever. I had a long discussion with someone very close to me who has had WLS and it was in a moment of clarity that I realized and accepted this is what I needed to do for me.

In speaking to a close friend I discovered how much I had consciencly, and even unconsciously, changed my lifestyle due to my weight. While I am normally a happy and positive person, I am also very hard on myself. Most of my family, Aunts and Cousins, are not overweight so it is a constant "silent" reminder of my own failure of being overweight.

However, now in this process I am very motivated and excited on this second chance! I am learning alot by reading other people's stories and blogs...so thanks to everyone who posts!!! One person's story motivated and inspired me to write down my post surgery...aka: 2nd Anna as I call it...goals! The things I would like to be able to do and mark these milestones for me and this journey:

1) Cross my legs
2) Wear high heels (which hubby will love)
3) Be able to do a 5k walkathon
4) Take an Airplane ride again
5) Buy a pair of pants not from my typical normal store that is geared only for plus sizes.
5a) Make that...to buy a size 6 pants! *Eye* is that a goal or what since I am a size 24(ish)
6) To no longer be considered: Morbidly Obese
7) Acheive weight loss uner 200 lbs (can't remember the last time I weighed under 200 lbs)
8) Get to my ideal body weight - 130
9) Develop and maintain a fit, healthy and God-filled lifestyle
10) To be OK with me...ongoing goal =)

....as I think of more things I will update and add to it =)

So this is my story. I encourage and support all of you who are at different stages on your own Journey!

God Bless and take care!

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