101 lbs Lighter and Feeling Much Better

Although I'm still sore on my right side, it's not as annoying as it was.  Sleeping is still a bit difficult, but I'm feeling much better.

My insurance had finally contacted me and agreed to keep me off work until April 26th.  I'm looking forward to returning to work.  It's only been 2 weeks, but it somewhow feels alot longer.

I've finally lost 100 lbs and I'm so happy!  It's almost like that 1 lb just wanted to linger there forever to annoy the living crap out of me LOL!  I'm lighter than my youngest son, and only about 12lbs heavier than my oldest.  AWESOME!!!

Anyhoot, just wanted to touch base to let you know I'm doing much better and hopefully things keep improving.

Cheers!

On an Emotional Roller Coaster Ride

My RNY was October 27, 2009 and now had a 2nd surgery on April 9th for an intestinal hernia and gallbladder removal. I think I've been in denial for the past week, thinking that I could function normally and that this surgery this time around is a cinch. I even tried to return to work last Thursday (not even a week after surgery).


But then it finally hit me last night and I started balling. Geoff held me so tight, almost like he understood how I'm feeling. I've listened to my surgeon (Dr Fitzer) on all counts for this type of surgery and it makes me angry that even though I did everything right, I still ended up with a 2nd surgery. Not only did I get 6 incisions with my 1st surgery, I've got again 6 more!!! Looks so pretty having 12 incisions....makes me feel so sexy! NOT!!!!

I haven't hit rock bottom, but I'm emotional and a bit depressed I guess. I hear of these people that eat what they want, even drink alcohol and never have any complications...and I do everything by the book and still ended up with complications. I keep telling myself, 'if you didn't do it right, it could have been worse'.

I'm returning to work tomorrow (Wednesday).  I haven't heard from my insurance company or received anything from them.

I'm sorry to vent, but I'm just really frustrated right now.

Getting Better

Today is Monday, and I'm starting to feel better, it's been 1 week since my surgery.  Bedtime is a bit of a challenge since my right side hurts so much.  The abdominal swelling is a nuisance, since I can't fit into most of my clothes yet.  Moving is going to be a challenge as well, since I'm once again not allowed to lift, push or pull for 6 to 8 weeks (which brings us right into move day!).  Thank God I have Geoff, Zach and Brodie with muscles!

UGH!  Why did this have to happen now?  I get exhausted very quickly again, as if my vitamins or something is out of whack!  Everything else is wonderful in my life, just wonder why I have to have this one obstacle.

On a good note, Geoff shared with his son yesterday that he asked me to marry him.  His son was asked before how he would feel about it and his answer was 'I wouldn't have a problem with it'.  So he was happy for his dad.  Geoff also mentioned to him that we sold the house and were moving to Brockville and he seemed to be happy about that too, since there will be so much more for him to do there. 

Today, Geoff is home thank God!  I will be relaxing today again, so that I can get better to get my butt back to work!

Cheers

This is so Exciting!!!

Geoff asked me to marry him on April 13, 2010.  We've set a date for our wedding of July 23, 2011.  It will be a campground wedding and hoping to have a Hippie theme.

I'm so happy!  With all the changes in my life, this is, thus far, the most exciting piece! 

Most people have been very happy for us, some have not been so supportive.  However, the end result is what matters and this will be that Geoff and I will be united as husband and wife.

Thanks to all who have passed on their congratulations, we are very lucky to have you as our friends.

On a weight loss note, I am 1lb away from losing 100 lbs! 16 lbs left to goal weight!

I'm looking foward to looking stunning for my groom.

Back to Basics

I'm back in Canada and my surgery went well. I'm still in pain but figure I will be back to work by Wednesday or Thursday. The surgery was to repair an intestinal Hernia, remove the gallbladder, and to disconnect some abdominal adhesions. All were related to my surgery back in October. 

They also accidentally found a lump 9cm in diameter in the location where my uterus is suppposed to be (I had a hysterectomy in 1999).  This will be looked at here in Canada since it is unrelated to my Roux-en-Y.   I had complained to my doctor about pain in my lower abdomen, however, they said there was nothing there???  Dr Graber gave me pictures of the lump!  Now I have proof!  I've lost alot of faith in the Canadian medical system.

I'm quite happy that I've been following the guidelines that Dr Graber's team set out for me.  I was able to confidentally tell them that I have been doing everything they've told me to do.  It was really nice to hear that this was not caused by 'me', that I'm a rare case when it comes to intestinal hernias.

Dr Graber's team was delightful, respectful and caring.  Their care is nothing that I've ever experienced before with a medical practice.  Dr Graber is fighting OHIP as I am still in my first 6 months since surgery.  We may need to appeal to OHIP, however Dr Graber said that if for some reason they do not approve, he will pick up the tab.  He strongly feels that I should not have to pay for this, that it is a legitimate expense.

Geoff had bought us tickets to go to the NAC to see 'A Comedy of Errors'.for Saturday, April 10th.  We were going to be dressing up to the nines!  The title is a bit ironic however. 

I need to go rest.  Two surgeries in less than six months!  I'm stronger than I thought!!!!!



Dee

Wonderful Easter!

For our Easter trip this year, we decided to visit with Geoff's brother up in Alma, Quebec.  Although it was about 10 degrees colder there, it was still a beautiful weekend full of sunshine.  

Our trip began Thursday night where we made it into Laval (Montreal), Quebec and stayed the night at the Radisson.  Friday morning we left around 9:15 for our trip to Alma.  It took longer than we expected, but the scenery through Jacques Cartier Parc was breathtaking.

We had alot of fun and laughter, went bowling and shopping.  I had to clean up my french a bit.  I found out that I'm quite rusted.

Sunday morning we left Alma, Quebec to treck down to 'Le View Québec'.  We had so much fun.  I had a caricature done by Fernando. 

Do you see the resemblance? LMAO!!!

If you ever get the chance to go to 'Le View Quebec', please do!
It such a beautiful place.






I was away from the scale all weekend, but to my delight, I weighed myself this morning in at 186.5.  I've lost 93.5 lbs and only have 21.5 lbs to go to my goal weight.  I'm enjoying the new shopping experience into different stores, that previously, I wouldn't even darken their doorway.  I still have that 'staring' feeling sometimes when going into the stores as if they are saying in their minds 'What the hell do you think you're doing in this store?  Nothing fits you here!'.  I'm sure this feeling will eventually go away, but it may take longer than I expected.

Either way, I'm feeling more and more energetic and beautiful every single day!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

Cheers,
Dee :D