6th Day Update and Ticker Check

There is nothing better than how I feel right now.  I am 6 days out and the soreness is going away.  I went to the mall yesterday and walked a little.  I got a little tie rd, but at the same time, I knew that there was something permanent to be accomplished. 

I am not hungry, the liquid and puree is going down good, no nausea, soreness is going away.............can it get any batter?   .............Yes it can!  

I have taken the insulin pump off.  I have only given myself about 10 units of insulin (average daily) in the last few days on a sliding scale.  I was taking over 100 units a day (depending on the day) before.  I know this will just get better.

I can not believe that I did not do this for myself when I was 30! 

Someone give me a reality check.   Have I died and gone to heaven?  Or is this just immediate post op euphoria?

Cathy, that is all great news and yes everything you are feeling is normal and ain't it just a wodnerful feeling. I have asked myself as I am sure others have to...............Why the heck did I wait so long to have this done? For whatever reason all of us had, we finally came to our senses and figured out that we need something to help us with our weight and we went and searched and read and dang it we done it......lol

As far as will it get any better................Yes it will, so just hang on and you will have to tight the seat belt a little tighter now that you are losing and just hang on for the rest of the awesome ride.

So glad you are doing good, keep up the good work and keep us posted.

Cheryl

Cathy I can feel your excitement maybe because been there done that. For people that never had to stick themselves constantly its hard to appreciate. I still check my B/S each day but just once and all is good diabetes in remission! The gifts keep coming. C'ya Bob

Hey, Cathy.... I things are moving right along with you too. I too am doing well. I started yesterday doing 3 10 minute walks a day to try get 30 min @ day in. That is about all I can hold out to do at one time, then I need a rest. But as you said... healing good.... soreness going away.... everything is going down well but I have only lost only a few pound. I guess with no more than we are eating I thought It would fall off overnight! But I, like you my insulin requirements have!!!!! I have not taken any since Friday. On friday I took a reduced dose and had to  get up every 2 hours to eat or drink to keep my bloodsugar up. It went to 35!!! That was very scarry. So yesterday I took none and did fine. So I am just going to monitor it  daily and adjust accordingly.

Good to hear from you and to hear you are doing so well. Have you heard from Joi?

I gained weight from what I weighed in the hospital when I got home, so I had to lose it before I started to lose again.  I have lost a little, but am trying to stay off the scale for a couple of days until I stabalize.  

I saw Joi in the hospital, but haven't heard from her since then.  I'm sure she will let us know how she is doing soon.  She was doing fine in the hospital prior to the time I left.

I'm glad you are doing well and wish you the best.

Hi Cathy, 



I am so happy to hear that you are doing so well.....

Cathy--congratulations! 100u to 10u? That IS a miracle!  Halleluia!

I am amazed myself!   All I can think of is that I told MY Dr. that I was going to have this surgery and begged him not to put me on the pump due to the expectations of what surgery would do for me.  He said that I had developed resistance that he needed to control with the pump and we couldn't wait.  

I am still reeling from watching my $$$$$$$$$ go out the window for the 10% I have  to pay on an $8,000.00 insulin pump.

I don't think that the reality of what happens when you get this surgery is really sunk in to some of the Doctors out there. 

Today I have taken 14 units so far.  I am hardly eating any carbs, So I really don't know why I am having to take any at all, but I will watch it closely. 

You are right it is unbelievable! 

I am so jealous and sooo happy for you.  I know how much you hated that pump.  Keep up the good work.  I was just denied by my insurance company.  I couldn't believe it when I found out the reason I was turned down was because of an exculsion clause.  They said if I had the surgery berfore the first of the year they would have paid for it.  What a LIE!!  They said last year they wouldn't pay.  It is just a way for them to put me down and think that I will back off.  WRONG!  So I am going to work even harder for the surgery so that I can catch up with you.  Can't wait to see you soon.

OMG....I forgot to call you like I said I would!  I am sorry.   II'ts to late to call tonight, so I'll do it in the morning. 

I am so sorry that you are having these insurance issues.  I can't believe that they won't let you have it due to your problems with the band.  That just sounds crazy.    You can give me the details later.

If your out this way stop by and see me.