Quick Update

Smoka
on 6/13/18 5:42 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Hi Everyone,

I've been absent from the board lately as I have had a lot going on. I was in a car accident. Pretty sure the car is a "right off" (still waiting to find out) but I'm ok (at least physically - emotionally it is draining). Starting physio soon but I have been unable to work out so things are at a standstill for me.

This month I have only lost 2 pounds, but I am feeling very fit and I know that I have lost inches. All of the size small clothing that I bought last month is now too big for me. I am wearing xs small now. It's unbelievable to me, but I really think it the weight lifting that has redefined my body shape. It's amazing actually.

Some carbs are creeping into my life..not a lot, but I'm ok with it. I am still eating a healthy clean and fresh diet heavy on protein and veggies. I think for all of the "lifting" I am doing, my body is craving them.

I will post some progress pics once I am feeling better.

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

MichelleS61
on 6/13/18 6:42 am - Lindsay, Canada
RNY on 02/26/18

Car crashes suck, they take a lot out of you and really shake you up, glad to hear you're doing okay, but it can take weeks till you get back to feeling "normal".

57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185

TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18

Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;

Smoka
on 6/13/18 6:53 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Thanks Michelle. Never been in one in my life and I have been driving for 40 years. It was a young kid who was driving the other car. I was going 80k and he just turned in front of me - no time for me to think. ...still processing what happened!

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

(deactivated member)
on 6/13/18 5:25 pm - Windsor, Canada
VSG on 08/27/18

So sorry to hear about the accident. I had a similar one when I was 19 and still think about it every time I go by where it happened 28 years later. I hope you're feeling better soon.

Smoka
on 6/13/18 6:20 pm
RNY on 09/12/17

Thanks so much Jelsey.

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

Tuktu
on 6/13/18 7:07 am
RNY on 03/07/17

Sorry to hear about your accident - Hope you have a speedy recovery. That must have been pretty scary!

I am excited to see your pictures. I think allowing carbs into your diet isn't a bad thing - its all about balance. You seem to be doing so amazing. Extra small!!! WOW

Smoka
on 6/13/18 10:22 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Hi...yes it was scary.

Yes, for once in my life I am finding balance! lol!

Yes, the extra small is unbelievable to me!

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

Wayne H.
on 6/13/18 9:50 am
RNY on 02/08/17

Glad you are ok. Sorry to hear about the car but hey, they can be replaced...not you.

Also glad you are discovering that even with setbacks and a few extra carbs, the Tool given to us will still do it's job...just don't abuse it.

Nice to read you again!!

Wayne

Smoka
on 6/13/18 10:27 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Well...the paramedics told me I was lucky to be alive so I am grateful. One of them also said it was probably because I was driving a Volvo. It was a new car to me (used 2013 convertible only 10thou k on it, plus 2013 was the last year they were made) and I flew out of the province to pick it up and then drove it home. We actually purchased it the morning of my surgery! So needless to say, yes, cars can be replaced, but I don't think we are going to be able to replace this one....still waiting to hear from the adjuster...

Thanks,

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

crqvingchange
on 6/13/18 11:41 am

Barb yes cars can be replaced, but you can't. Volvo's were great cars for solid construction. Thank goodness that you are going to be OK. Do the PT and give yourself time to heal properly. Big hugs.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.

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