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Ok, so as of today, I'm at 148.2, only 3.2 lbs. away from GOAL! I have decided to reach my original goal first before I decide whether I want to revise goal and go lower. A friend on here suggested that so that just for some reason I don't get to a lower revised goal that I don't feel like I've failed. Because I will have reached everything I set out for and that is a HUGE accomplishment and not to sell myself short. That sounds very wise to me, because I HAVE reached ALL the goals I have set out for and then some extra ones! My last goal is 3.2 lbs. away and I'm so anxious to achieve this goal that I can't stand it...WHICH NORMALLY MEANS IT WILL TAKE ME AWHILE TO GET THERE LOL - because it seems like anything I'm impatient for I end up learning the value of patience having to wait on it.
SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO, in saying all that, my husband said when I starte this journey that when I met goal, he would take me on a small trip somewhere. So, please share your experiences on where to go and stay cuz I have NO CLUE! We are fairly budgeted so I don't want too expensive, but enough to enjoy it. Ya know? I've been looking into Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach, possibly somewhere in Florida. I've never really been anywhere so I have no clue. He even said we could go to the Caribbeans for a 3 day trip. We won't be going until summer time, but I would like to get everything lined out early so I can be prepared. Thanks in advance for your all' help!
GODZGRL
Goal Weight 145 lb. Met On: 2/5/11
265.0 (5/1/10) 242.0 (6/29/10) 136.4 (4/03/11)
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Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
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Dinner
Tuesday, February 8th, 6pm
El Sol de Tala Restaurant
2444 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Online Info
This month we will try out some spicy Mexican food as a antidote to the cold weather! Everyone is welcome - those researching, pre-ops, and postops. Please post a note on the DS board if you plan to come so I can have an accurate reservation. We always have a fun time!
Support Group
Tuesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St. Vincent Carmel, Bariatric Center, Entrance 4
Map of location
The support group meeting, led by a St Vincent nurse or dietitian, is open to all pre- and post-op patients regardless if they had surgery at St Vincents. We often grab a bite to eat afterward.
Come hang out with the Indianapolis DS group -- calendar of events now online!
Stephanie E
The cliff note version (because we started week 21 yesterday)
Type A Aortic Dissection with Aneurysm
Bowel obstruction
Hernia
Blood clots in lungs and legs
Infection
and now the latest: malnutrition and malabsorbtion (because of our gastric bypass how we get and process nutrition is different than pre-surgery)
We were sent to a facility that is an affiliate of St. Vincents to build up and work on Duane's nutrition levels. Needless to say: after a talk a couple of weeks ago they stated they could do nothing more for Duane and 90% of patients with his severity of malnutrition die. This was not acceptable to me. PRIOR TO THE DR.S TALK -- I had called our gastric bypass Dr to advise her of what was going on. Only to find ------>>>she had never been consulted on Duane's case. For 2 1/2 months my husband has been starving to death. **Needless to say, I asked for a transfer to St. Vincent Carmel. Duane is getting better, however it is going to be a LONG, SLOW ROAD.
Due to issues with heart stopping, low blood pressure, and labored breathing; Duane is on a vent and has a trach. Therefore, he is in a sedated/coma state.
I appreciate those of your, especially on the exercise board keeping people updated. I will try to get on here more frequently and update you all.
This has been mentally and emotionally draining to go through all of this. It is happening to Duane's body but I am also going through all this as well.
We would appreciate your prayers, support, positive vibes and mojo. Hopefully, Duane will be on here soon updating his own posts.
Thanks ~Alisica~
GODZGRL
Goal Weight 145 lb. Met On: 2/5/11
265.0 (5/1/10) 242.0 (6/29/10) 136.4 (4/03/11)
HW SW NOW
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