Thursday Roll Call

Good Morning Everyone!

I had a second fill yesterday and the doctor said it was now up to 6 or 7 cm.  He said that is when most people can start to feel a difference.  I hope he's right.  I gained back about 7 pounds since I got the new band put in.  That's not a really big deal since I was a little malnourished before, but I still want to loose about 16 more pounds to be in a comfort zone.  I was on liquids yesterday and haven't tried to eat yet for today so I don't know the effect yet.

I finished the bunkbeds for Meredith this morning.  I posted it on facebook so you can check it out.  I put a hand rubbed finish on the wood and made mattresses out of down goose fill and fabric I had here.  It looks really nice and I think my 3 year old princess will be very happy.  Now I have to hide it until a week from Saturday.  I never expected it to come out nearly as nice as it did.  But having a princess makes you work a bit harder at getting it right!

Today I need to do a bit of running around and then take Nic to soccer practice at 4:30.  Hopefully, it will be a nice day!

Have a great day everybody!

Paul

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

Crystal, I can't believe that you are almost done with Christmas shopping!  Good for you!  I haven't even THOUGHT about it yet.  I missed the info about your friends and their babies, but glad to hear that things are going well.

I am up for the moment, so I thought that I would check in.  My recovery is not going as well as I had hoped, but today seems a bit better.  Tuesday, I had a melt down and called up to the doctor's crying and scared.  They told me to take my pain meds faithfully and to drink less.  I am not to drink more than 64 oz per day.  Before this surgery, I was documented as drinking a total of 196 oz of fluid in one day!  I was of the (mistaken) idea that I was to get at LEAST 64 oz. of pure water (but I was shooting more for 100) and was not counting other fluids.  This high fluid intake was part of my bladder problems.  I had cut way back, but now am paying very close attention to my intake. 

I have a post-op appointment tomorrow, so we will see what he has to say.  I think I might have a low grade ifection, but what do I know?

I have been seeing all the folks that are sick and I am sending healing energy to them all.  I guess being quarantined in my house has its advantages.  The last thing I need right now is a flu on top of this recovery.......

I hope all is well with everyone, and I wish you all the best.

Good morning all,

My daughter just called and has landed safely in Washington D.C. I am very excited for her becase sightseeing in DC is so wonderful, but jealous because I am not with her

Anyway last night was not a good night and today isn't shaping up any better. I had a horrible conversation with my mother last night. Over the weekend I told her that my paperwork had been submitted to insurance, etc. Last night I called her to tell her that I was approved and she proceeded to tell me how disappointed she was in me and that if I was going to have it done which she didn't agree with, I should at least have it done at a better hospital. She of course knows of two people's relatives who were in their 40s and died from the surgery.

So basically I was up all night worrying about whether I was making the right decision and whether I should look into another hospital, etc. I have been seeking to have this surgery for at least 4 years and now not only have I been approved, but I have a surgery date. Not one person I know supports my decision. UGH....just want to crawl back in bed and sulk!!!!

Erick,
You are having your surgery with a wonderful surgeon.  Don't question your decision.  I am saddened that you family does not support you, this is when you need them the most.  I am hoping that after your surgery and they see how well you are doing that they will then offer you the support.

This may be of no consilidation, but you have all of us on the board and the support of Dr Joyce and Dr Lahmann and their staff.

Good Luck and if you ever have any questions or need to vent feel free to PM me.

Sheri

Erika,

You have one of the best surgeons available for surgery.  Let your mother know that Silver Cross has been honored the last 5 years as one of the top 100 hospitals,  That during surgery you will have 2 surgeon performing the surgery.  Silver Cross and BMI are Centers of Excellence. 

You are in great hands.  Remember you will get people who aren't happy with your decision, but it is your life and you our on your way to a NEW HEALTHY YOU.

I personally haven't told many people that I was going to have the surgery and now that I have I still don't want to tell people, because I don't want to listen to any negative response from any one.  Yo need to be positive and have positive people around you.  If you need to rant or talk pm me.

Wishing you a day filled with love and happiness.

Erik,

I'm having Dr. Joyce do my surgery and Silver Cross is rated by Blue Cross as one of their "bariatric centers of excellence".  They just don't hand these out for fun.  They have devoted a whole floor (which I understand is really nice) specifically for bariatric surgeries.  You are doing this for YOU...no one else.  I know mom's can pile on that guilt, but it sounds like you have not gone into this decision lightly.  TRUST Yourself and good luck.  Plus just look at all the successful people on this site!  georgie

Erika -
Hugs to you.. Just remember, you are doing this for you.. Not your friends and family.  We are all here to support  you and will hold your hand thru the process.  I'm sure once you have the surgery, your family will come around.  It's scary for them and they just are concerned for you.  I know it is hard and hurtful to have the support you so badly need but things will turn around.  Just keep your chin up, do your research and if you are at peace with the decision, that's all that matters.

Christina

Thank you to all *****sponded. Everyone on this board and on the site in general have been both a great inspiration and support to me.  

Thanks again.

Soon to be on the losers bench,

Hi Erika,

I think it is safe to say that we all question at some point whether or not to have this type of surgery. Personally, I went back and forth about 3 times before I decided that this was right for me. To add to it, about 4 days ago I was on the internet redoing all of my research on Dr. Joyce.  Even though I had done it all before I still needed the reasurance that I was making the right decision. The one thing that always helps to snap me back is remembering a line from Dr. Joyce at his seminar. This isn't word for word but he basically said, "the worst possible thing you can do about obesity is nothing."  Not sure why but that line stuck in my head. Best of luck on your decision and know that everyone will be here for you no matter which surgery/doctor/hospitol you choose.

Thanks
Omar

I often wonder if the others here notice when I vary the colors of this text.  I tend to try to find a color that reflects my mood.  Of course those colors may set off a completely different mood in the reader.

I am feeling pretty good today.  I went to bed and to sleep last night before 10pm.  I woke up at 12:30 with a leg cramp and took a Flintstone Complete which BTW is what Dr. V recommends.  I forgot to take my calcium yesterday.  I was up again at 4am for a nature call.  At 6:30am Sherry said she was off for her day.  Next thing I know I think I am getting up at 8am or so but it turns out to be 10:30 when I get to the scale in the dining area and see the kitchen clock.  Pretty good sleep but still looking forward to some longer blocks of sleep.  The scale says 392 this morning but I have promised myself to wait until I see 390 to post a 333333lll3d message.

Dawn - has he given you some antibiotics.  Best wishes and prayers.  I am sure the anesthesia is still playing a roll on your plumbing since it is on your waking.

Paul - I do look forward to your having restriction without all the promlems of before.

Erika - I am sad that your Mom is not in your corner and know it is so hard but do understand that your weight is not a failure by you but a spot where genetics and current society have not matched up with your physical needs as you live a longer life.  Dr. Atkins 1990 version book of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution explains this well.

Monica - Many, many prayers