What's new with me.....

Well had some trouble, went to see Dr. Peters for my first check up on 9/7, 19lbs down, he removed some of the staples...but had to go back sooner then I would have liked 9/15, inscion was infected in some spots and alot of drainage, Dr. W, she fixed me up re-opened small areas in my inscion took out the rest of the staples and stuffed me with gauze. I can't bear to look down just yet, i mean it's a hole to the inside..ewwwww My PCP changed my antibotics, so we will see if these work better for me. I go to see Dr Peters on 9/21, we will see how that goes. I am off my Diabetes meds for now, been off for about a wk, so far the sugars are running pretty good, still a lil' higher then the "normal" person. I still am taking the blood pressure meds, but it seems okie, I think i could get off of it soon, weird I didn't have to take it until after my surgery. My liver enzymes are still high, says my PCP I don't think anyone knows why just yet. I am getting in all my vitamins and protein, i need to improve my fluids and food intake, the fluids I am doing better, but the food..ugh, sometimes just the smell makes me wanna or i could be starvin' looking forward to something i normally would like, then it gets put in front of me and I am like turning green. HAHA Tell me am I normal or have I gone ??? -Christina

Christina, You are normal. I think we all went thru that at first. I thought I wanted something but when I put it in front of me I didn't want it or would just take a bite. I have thrown away so much food. Something I thought I would never do. Hopefully all is ok when you go back to the Drs. I had open and did packings twice a day for 4 months, then had skin graft to close up my incision. That is still healing. I will keep you in my prayers. I would still do it over again. I am 5 months out and down 99 lbs. See you lighter. Joanne

Sorry to hear about everything Christina, things will get better, just keep your head up. Congrats on the weight loss. Yes you are very normal, just things happen although we may not know why. Keep us posted. Christie

Christina- it is so good to hear from you. I left a mesage last week for you to see how you were doing. I am RARELY on the board anymore and work hours are sooo crazy. !9 pounds offf- GREAT!!!! I know you must feel the difference. You were VERY HELPFUL to me before & after surgery...I would love to see you. Let me know when we can touch base. CONGRATULATIONS!