Great News For The Hubby!!!!!

Well today was his day too!!! He met with Helen and he told her of his let down with Dr. Phole. She said he probably wanted him to lose the 100lbs so it could be done with a scope instead of open. They talked about his valve and she said what Dr. Adams said, that he would be fine because it wasn't his heart that had problems. He weighed in at 506, a whole 81 pound gain since February of last year. Fourteen months . So NOT good... Anyways, he doesn't seem excited about it. I asked him what's up? He said he's afraid to get excited over it and find out he can't have it. I told him if I was approved at 5'5 and 246 he'd be fine!!! I understand though, because I was where he is now as far as his head goes.. Maybe once he gets that call and the paperwork in his hands he'll fell better. He's also worried because she told him with open wls he's look at 8 weeks out of work. With a family of three boys he's concerned for our finances. I let him know he'd be fine cuze he works in RI and he can do TDI. His sister got everything set up so she had minimal time to wait when she had her surgery. I work in mass so I'm out of luck for that. Also when he had his open heart surgery he was only out of work for 4 weeks. Yep 4!!! He's so stubborn that he couldn't stay still. Plus i think he was trying to prove to himself that he was the same man he was before open heart surgery. For a big guy he doesn't stay still and I think that saves him big time!! So we'll see what happens from here. I told him I'm not letting him NOT do this. I'm not letting him phyc himself out. It's his turn now!!!! ~~~NaDene~~~

Damn NaDene.......I feel so bad for him. That's the kind of frustration that people just can't understand. My hubby did NOT understand why I was so on edge and moody and just plain scared before I got my approval. It's a big deal and our self esteem has taken a pummeling over some years as it is. And he's afraid about his heart. Poor guy. I know he's excited on the inside because he's hearing all this good stuff. But he's just afraid to let go and enjoy it. I think you're right when you say that he'll need that approval letter in hand before he really believes it. My heart truly goes out to him. I'm weighing in at 340 and it's so hard to get around and do what I want to do....I can only imagine my struggle, adding to that weight. I'm so glad he has you, as you've been such an unconditional "think positive" cheerleader for him, which is what he needs right now. And please, PLEASE pass on my for all of his great reports so far. Most of this process is just keeping the faith.....and although he's not really feeling it right now (that's OK), we'll keep it for him til he's ready to stand up and be counted with the rest of us weirdo's jumping around like loons. Big bear hugs for the hubby {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Shel

Hey Latoya, I am doing good. The first two weeks where hard but it gets better everyday. I still rather drink than eat. I try little things every once in a while. My new stomach does better on liquids. I have lost 47 lbs. I lost twenty before surgery and have lost 27 lbs. after surgery. That truly is a blessing. I do miss eating at times though. I really miss eating with my family but now we just find other things to do. I hope everything is going good for you. Have a great day! God Bless Crystal 320/274/150

Doing ok. Experiencing some hibernation syndrome. was fine first two weeks, now tired all the time. As my pouch nerves heal, certain things that went down ok before are not sitting so well, especially my calcium pills. Im trying to introduce new solids, but Im a little freaked to try anything new because I'm nauseous all the time it seems. Its really hard getting all my h20 in, but im trying really hard. I lost 17 lbs my first week, and I go in for my second visit this friday. Hopefully I lost more. I start work on the 10 of May, and I hope I feel better by then.

Hi, I had surgery April 11th. (Close enough?) I feel pretty good. Get tired fast but can manage an hour or two of activity before I need to sit. -Like shopping, housecleaning, mow the lawn on riding lawn mower. I am going through the trial and error with food. I drink 2 protein shakes a day. And I try for a puree meal or two of something - soup, yogurt, refried beans. I tried a scrambled egg and it was ok. I tried chili beans and it was great but got heartburn. And I ate the insides out of a burrito (It was all very tiny stuff and it took me three days to eat most of it) and that was great for flavor and a little chewing but I got heartburn. I have not dumped, but I have "flooded" and had to take a nap after eating too fast 2 or 3 times. I usually can only eat 4 bites before I am full. I am still not lifting much weight. I work around 3 or 4 hours a day at a desk job. I did not get "Buyers Remorse". I think I went through all the "horror" aspect before I made the decision. I am sure this surgery was a good decision for me. I don't know how much weight I have lost. I decided to not get on the scale for a while. Best Wishes Val