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Latest Surgery Support Comments
 Comment by treiser on 8/19/07 5:54 am
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Wow, Stacey. I
can't believe your
date is almost here!
You know what you
are in for, but it
can still be
challenging. Kind
of like having
kids-- you can plan
all you want, but
the actual thing is
so different! It
will be great
though! Remember to
post often and let
us know how you are
doing, especially if
you have any
struggles. We are
here to support
you!!!
Peace,
Rana
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Monday is your day!
Just remember you
are on the journey
of a lifetime. Try
to enjoy every
minute. It may sound
weird now, but know
that you are cared
for and prayed for
here, and all too
soon this will be
but a memory and you
will be an
inspiration to
someone else. I am
waiting for you on
the losers' bench!
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My surgery was on August 20, 2007 and my surgeon was Dr. Raul Rosenthal of the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. I could not have asked for better care or a better program. My DH was my biggest supporter. He passed away on October 14, 2007 after being in the hospital for 11 days for a heart attack. He was only 41. I only wish he was here to see me now. I believe that the surgery saved my life and he was the biggest part of it. Had I not had the surgery, and he passed away, I am certain that I'd be on my way to 400lbs and housebound.Second to marrying my husband and best friend, it was the best thing I've ever done. Photos are in the November, 2007 archive.
July 26, 2008 on July 26, 2008 2:25 pm
Posted some pictures taken earlier this month in a size 18/20 top and 14 pants. ME????
I did some shopping in Macy's the other night and just about lost it when I realized I was able to wear a 1X INC top and that the 3X was way too big on me. he poor saleslady didn't know what to do.
My surgiversary is coming up on August 20 and my 1 year post op appointment is on August 22. I have so many feelings about this upcoming milestone. Sad that DH isn't here to walk me through the doors of Cleveland Clinic 109+ pound lighter. So happy that I can walk through the doors without huffing and puffing and feeling like I ran a marathon.
I have a new friend and would like to call it "dating" and not "non-dating" and inasmuch as it's fresh, exciting and fun, I am so afraid of letting my guard down and getting hurt.
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June 30, 2008 Visit with the endocrinologist on June 30, 2008 4:54 pm
Okay, so with my stalls, I decided to see an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, where I had my surgery. I've been on Synthroid since 1999 when I had to removed due to being HYPERactive.
I met with the PA first who took all of my information, looked at my bloodwork from April, and said that the doctor was going to leave my dosage the same. Thatit was normal (?!) for my weight loss to slow down and it was a combination of slow metabolism and my food choices and that I should meet with the NUT. She made it sound like I didn't need to see the doctor, but I told her I wanted to see him since I made the appointment with him.
I just loved this guy. Very sweet and a great bedside manner. He said that while my numbers are in the normal range, the TSH is 4.10 and although 0.35 - 5.50 is normal, new schools of thought are showing that the number should be closer to 2 and that's what he's going to shoot for by increasing my dosage a bit. He also said, and this is why I so prefer to go to a specialist, that due to the surgery, my stomach doesn't absorb the whole dose, so while I'm taking 225, I'm not getting it all. Made sense to me. He also said that he didn't want me to focus on the weight loss as much as eating nutritious food, taking my vits and exercising.
So I'm hoping that the higher dose kickstarts things for me.
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June 24, 2008 on June 24, 2008 6:22 pm
Treadmill
Interval program
2.5 - 3.0mph
Up to a 3.0 incline
35 minutes
1.45 miles
Burned 196 calories
June 23, 2008 on June 23, 2008 7:32 pm
Elliptical - 30 minutes
Burned 310 calories
Distance: 1.70 miles
Treadmill - 33 minutes
Burned 200 calories
Distance: 1.45 miles
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June 22, 2008 Exercise and a NSV on June 22, 2008 8:47 am
I've been wearing these (ok even I'll admit it) way too big 26/28 tshirts to work out in. This morning I started poking through my closet looking to see what was lurking in there. I found an XXL Hard Rock San Francisco shirt still with the tags that my SIL must have bought for my DH a few years ago.
I didn't think it would fit so I threw it on the bed. Then I decided to try it on and IT FIT. This is HUGE (no pun intended) for me because I don't remember the last time I was able to wear something bought in a "normal" store.
I wore it proudly to work out this morning and loved, since it was white, how I could see the sweat!! LOL
So yes, I'm stalling, but for some reason, my body is still getting smaller.
A very good NSV today!
Elliptical
30 minutes
1.76 miles
320 calories burned
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Hello! I have been overweight for most of my life. I didn't start to really gain a lot of weight until my 20's and up until that time, it really didn't affect my lifestyle. Before I had the surgery, I was sick and tired of being tired all the time. I felt like my life was passing me by. Like many of you, I've tried so many things, but nothing has worked. I joined and re-joined Weight Watchers that a center should be named after me. Jenny Craig, phen-fen, Meridia, Xenical, NutriSystem, yada yada yada.
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