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Finally I Can Get Rid of the Saying "IM NOT FAT I AM JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!" - Jacksonville, FL
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My name is Deb White. I for some reason have been...
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My name is Deb White. I for some reason have been leaving comments on forums and it comes up as Travus. I have a son named Travus but for the heck of me I cannot figure out this so instead of just commenting on other posts I decided to write one. I just now came from the hospital from my pre-op appointment. Next WEDNESDAY is my surgery and I can't wait! I am 5'2" and at present 222.8 pounds. I am just a blob.
I have been heavy for most of my life but in 2012 I was in a third world country co-leading a medical mission trip and when the trip ended I was at the ocean with the rest of the team members. I decided to get a group of people together and ride horses by the ocean for an hour. Everything was going fine until the owner's son came up behind my horse and hit him several times with a whip. I guess this 11 year old thought it was funny to see a fat woman on a horse while he hit it and the horse tried raising up with me on it. At any rate it was only then that I realized my saddle was broken and I had no horn to hold on to. I managed not falling off of the horse but I was holding on to anything I could and screaming for the kid to stop. When we finally got back at the end of the ride and I got off of the horse with help was when I realized how much pain I was in and that something had happened to me during the ride. Thank GOD I was with some surgeons and other Drs. I flew back to Florida the next morning and was in so much pain I knew something was wrong with my neck and back. I ended up having C6-C7 artificial disc put in my neck with a titanium plate and screws. 4 months of completely healing from this I then had to have back surgery which helped for a while but 1year later I was in large amounts of pain still with my back. Since 2013 I have had so many injections in my lower back with only short term relief. My dr recommended to me the sleeve in November 2014. He thinks it will possibly keep me from having more back surgery if I can get the weight off and relieve the pressure. I had not heard of the sleeve but the moment he told me about it I told him I wanted it and everything has gone fast since then. I GET SLEEVED IN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!
All of the forums I have read here in the last several weeks have made me feel good about knowing things I need to know. The classes I took were great and I have a wonderful nutritionist and patient advocate assigned to me for a year so I am in good hands. I am blessed and ready for this. I dream of the day when I can look in the mirror and smile at my body!
I have been heavy for most of my life but in 2012 I was in a third world country co-leading a medical mission trip and when the trip ended I was at the ocean with the rest of the team members. I decided to get a group of people together and ride horses by the ocean for an hour. Everything was going fine until the owner's son came up behind my horse and hit him several times with a whip. I guess this 11 year old thought it was funny to see a fat woman on a horse while he hit it and the horse tried raising up with me on it. At any rate it was only then that I realized my saddle was broken and I had no horn to hold on to. I managed not falling off of the horse but I was holding on to anything I could and screaming for the kid to stop. When we finally got back at the end of the ride and I got off of the horse with help was when I realized how much pain I was in and that something had happened to me during the ride. Thank GOD I was with some surgeons and other Drs. I flew back to Florida the next morning and was in so much pain I knew something was wrong with my neck and back. I ended up having C6-C7 artificial disc put in my neck with a titanium plate and screws. 4 months of completely healing from this I then had to have back surgery which helped for a while but 1year later I was in large amounts of pain still with my back. Since 2013 I have had so many injections in my lower back with only short term relief. My dr recommended to me the sleeve in November 2014. He thinks it will possibly keep me from having more back surgery if I can get the weight off and relieve the pressure. I had not heard of the sleeve but the moment he told me about it I told him I wanted it and everything has gone fast since then. I GET SLEEVED IN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!
All of the forums I have read here in the last several weeks have made me feel good about knowing things I need to know. The classes I took were great and I have a wonderful nutritionist and patient advocate assigned to me for a year so I am in good hands. I am blessed and ready for this. I dream of the day when I can look in the mirror and smile at my body!
UPDATED FROM Debwhite725
2 days pre
3 DAYS TO GO!
Today my cousin flew in to stay with us for two weeks. She had a bypass 11 years ago and looks terrific! She is awesome and came to lend a hand and be with me during and after surgery. WEDNESDAY IS THE DAY AND I AM SO EXCITED! I am getting a bit nervous though and hope the next two days go by really fast.
I would like some feedback as to what you took for the gas pains after coming home. I thought we couldn't swallow pills and I see GasX in the store and it is in pill form. Any suggestions?
I would like some feedback as to what you took for the gas pains after coming home. I thought we couldn't swallow pills and I see GasX in the store and it is in pill form. Any suggestions?
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March 23, 2015
I took chewable Gas X, however, walking helped a lot as well.... My gas was completely gone after about 7 days
March 23, 2015
GasX Strips, they dissolve on your tongue.
March 23, 2015
Congratulations!! You are going to do so great.
I used the Gas-X Thin Strips. The first week I used 8 strips a day.
I also so recommend the Hot Cocoa from Lindora - I bought it at Rite Aid. It was wonderful to have something warm on my stomach.
I am 3 months from surgery and what I did wrong was not taking vitamins since the liquid ones made me nauseous but Centrum liquid is not as bad as the rest. Vitamins in pill form still make be throw-up but I have had such a problem with energy. Wish I had started taking vitamins in the 4th week. Good Luck. I have lost over 30 pounds and email me if you have any questions.
I would love to be a support if you need me so email me and I will give you my number.
Lori
March 23, 2015
Taylor1212, did you try any chewable multi-vitamins? Centrum makes them, and I also get the CVS brand. They aren't bad, orange flavor. Take your chewable multi with food to prevent that nauseous feeling.
March 23, 2015
I did get your phone number and thank you so much. I will give you mine as well. 904-514-9033. I appreciate you and wish I knew you in person! You are making me feel better already. Did you use stool softeners? If so, what did you use?
April 6, 2015
7 days of gas?? I remember when I had my tubes tied the gas pain was horrible...is it like that? From 1 to 10 how bad was it?
UPDATED FROM Debwhite725
Day of treatment
SLEEVE DAY!
I am on my way to the hospital for my sleeve! I am so excited but very nervous. It is 4:35am and I am wide awake. I am never up this early on a regular day. My Yorkie is really confused that it has to go outside at this time of day. God bless everyone and have a great day.
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March 25, 2015
Speedy recovery Deb. Take the time to allow your body to heal, make sure you get rest and don't try to be Wonder Woman. Everything you want from life is ahead of you now. Best of luck.
April 5, 2015
I can imagine not being able to sleep because I will probably be the same way. I'm sure everything will and has went well.
April 5, 2015
Yes surgery was fine and I am recovering well. For the last three days the weight is coming off very slowly.
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