Deidre Manning
LOSER!
Nov 28, 2007
I am finally done...and feeling great! (except for the constipation 
which is inhibiting my weight loss!)I am on my 3rd day back to work, I am on the pureed diet! PRAISE GOD!
I had lost 44 lbs up until last week and as of yesterday I have gained 3 lbs...
I am soooooooo bummed out! But it will all work out, I don't regret ANY part of this experience!Did I mention that my surgery sisters Angela and Cathy ROCK! God has blessed me in everyway...
1 more day!!
Nov 04, 2007
I wish I wasn't such a BIG CHICKEN!! Oh, well...Love you all! God bless!
3 days til surgery!!
Nov 02, 2007
I can't believe it...I am almost there! I had my pre-op this morning and I think it hit me!! I am SOOOO excited, nervous AND SCARED!! I know that the Lord's gonna take care of me, He always has...I guess I will see all you losers on 'the other side'...move over-please!
Less than 2 weeks away!
Oct 25, 2007
I am sooooo excited...I was petrified to the EGD and it was NOTHING!! In fact, the drugs were kinda good...
They did find a HUGE hiatal henia and Dr. B said most of my stomach was in my chest. But praise God, it will fixed! I have made great friends and have the best surgery buddies...Cathy and Angela we are all the same day! This has been such a blessing all the way around...
See ya'll on the other side!!
Optifast diet
Oct 10, 2007
This is the second day of optifast...not bad at all! I am stocked with pickles and water, I am ready~
Just a little nervous about the surgery thing, I absolutely hate needle...but will have to endure it!
I can't wait to be a loser...
Paid off!!
Sep 20, 2007
I see Dr. Armstrong Monday and Dr. Bour Wednesday...finally getting closer to surgery!!! Now just gonna pray for quick authorization!
Joel has lost 137 lbs. now and bursting with energy, I am ready to catch up with him...
I am sooo excited!!
Getting closer!!
Sep 06, 2007
Finally, I have made my down payment for Dr. Bour...I think I am fortunate to get appt's in Sept to see Dr. B, Dr. A and a nutritionist...thank God for cancellations!! I am on my way...
Still waiting...
Jul 25, 2007
Well, one day soon (maybe) 
I will have the surgery...I have a big yard sale planned for August 25 to help with the fee - It is driving me CRAZY ! Joel is now job hunting (which is awesome since he was facing disability !) and I know as good as he cooks, it won't be too long...
We just got back from the beach and Joel's energy level has increased, I could barely keep up !! 
I hope to have the pictures up soon, a week in paradise goes way too quick...
It is incredible, everywhere we go there is someone knows someone else who has had weight loss surgery. It is amazing to hear all the different stories and getting even more realization that Dr. Bour is the best...
Patience is a virtue!
Jun 13, 2007
Well it is so nice to be have Joel back to normal...his energy is returning more and more everyday, and shrinking even quicker!! He has lost 75 lbs so far as of Monday night! It has blown our minds!! I know his set back was part of it, but whoa!
I am so ready for the surgery...my birthday is getting close and I keep telling everyone "don't buy me anything, please contribute to the surgery fund" - I hope that it will jump start the beginning of my journey!
Life at a hospital 24/7 for almost a week
May 25, 2007
After a little over a week at home, they admitted Joel back into the hospital again...he has had a fever and apparently a leak at some point, now the fluid pocket is infected.
Everyone is so nice there, even though Joel feels like a human pin cushion. I feel confident that he will get great care, after all we do have the best surgeon!
Joel has had no liquids by mouth for 3 1/2 days...it is horrible to see him like that...but I know it is required, it is just hard convincing him that this is helping the situation. :( It has taken a long time for the infection to start draining, whew it is horrible!!
Well, it is Friday and Dr. Bour came in very early before I came to work and told us that they would take out hid IV's today!! WOOHOOO!! He can start the phase 1 diet again, he wasn't thrilled about that but...better than nothin' at all- Hopefully we will go home Saturday or Sunday...
Our support friends are soooo encouraging and helpful! It makes Joel smile everytime I tell him someone is thinking about him and praying!
We are so blessed!!
