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October 15, 2014 is the Day my Life Will Change Forever and Need All the Support I Can Get.... - Orlando, FL

Name: October 15, 2014 is the Day my Life Will Change Forever and Need All the Support I Can Get.... - Orlando, FL
Item: Muhammad A. Jawad, MD
Author: ojlindsey

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I am a 55 Y/O mother and grandmother. I have...

ojlindseySeptember 29, 2014

$14,900

I am a 55 Y/O mother and grandmother. I have struggled most of my adult life with weight issues. I have lost weight and gained weight so many times. This I feel like is the tool I need to make me succeed. It can't be undone and when you want to eat you can't just have the water removed like the lap band(I had in 2005). The lap band has worked for a lot of people but it has not worked for me. It was to easy to have the water removed when I wanted to eat. Before the lap band I also over the years done Weight Watcher, Dr. Akins, taken diet pills, name it and I have done it. Nothing has worked. I would lose the weight just to gain it back and more each time. :( I have been studying the sleeve and how it works for a few months now and after reading reviews and actually talking to a few co workers that have had it done I feel this is the very thing I need to help me get my life back. I do realize it is a tool that I still need discipline and will power, however at least I will not have the constant hunger pains and the cravings (that subside with this) like I have with the lap band and the other means of weight loss I have tried. I am looking forward to sharing my weight loss journey with this forum in hopes I can have a positive impact on someone's life as this forum has had on mine. I will keep you posted as my weight loss journey begins on October 15, 2014. As soon as I get courage I will post some pictures of me before my surgery.

ojlindsey's provider

Muhammad A. Jawad, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Replies (30)

icehockeybunny

September 30, 2014

I had it done on 8/11/14, at this point I'm completely happy that I had the procedure, but, I had some pretty dark days early on, where I second guessed my decision and regretted having the surgery. I think mostly because food is/was an addiction for me, and the emotional connection with it was gone or at least not what it used to be. So for me, the biggest struggle has been the emotional issues.

ojlindsey

September 30, 2014

Thank you for your comment. I am sure I will have regrets because like you I do have a food addition. My weight is nothing more then loving to eat. Not hereditary or any thing else, so with that being said I know I will be having dark days. But I also know that am sick and tired of being so fat. I hope when I do have those days I will remember how I felt before the surgery and those feeling will go away. We will half to wait and see. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

mnpt96

October 1, 2014

I just got my surgery date today, it's Oct 22nd. Don't be embarrassed to post pictures honey, we're all in the same boat. There's no judging here. I'm a big time emotional eater too. It's going to be a tough road but we can do this! Believe in yourself. Keep us posted, I look forward to reading your progress!

Zen lady

October 1, 2014

mnpt96, you sneak in one day before mine! Wishing you the same brilliant experience as I plan for!

mnpt96

October 1, 2014

Prayers for both of us, zen!

ojlindsey

October 2, 2014

Thank you mnpt96. I am getting a little better about dealing with my weight. I just can't believe I allowed myself to get this big. I am so ready for this change in my life. So sick of being miserable all the time. I would love to hear about your progress too and my plans are to keep all posted with my progress.

ojlindsey

October 3, 2014

Thank you mnpt96 for the positive comment. Comments like this is what we all need. Congratulations on getting your surgery date. Please keep us all posted and I wish you well...

Zen lady

October 1, 2014

ojlindsey, your op is on Oct 15th? How exciting for you! We could be mirrors with our stories except my reflections shows 6 more years of struggling (including that dammed band). Did you have it removed already or are both ops together?

ojlindsey

October 2, 2014

No Zen lady I still have the lap band. If all goes ok they are doing all of it in one day. The doctor said if he gets in there and the band has grown to my stomach then he will half to fix that then after that heals go back for my sleeve. I am praying and hoping that will not happen. He said out of all the patients he has done lap band to sleeve there may have been 3 that could have it all done in one day. We will see. Keep me posted on your success and I will like wise. Good luck.

Zen lady

October 2, 2014

ojlindsey, I'm one of those that had to have it done separately, I had the band removed about 7 weeks ago and was required to wait to months for the sleeve. It's gone by fairly quickly really.

ojlindsey

October 2, 2014

Oh wow, I hope I don't half to wait. If I do it's going to break my heart..is that what the doctor wanted to do or when he got in there your lap band was grown into your stomach? (there is a name the doctor gave it when it does that but I can't remember the name) :)

Zen lady

October 3, 2014

ojlindsey, actually my Sydney surgeon refused outright to do them together no matter what, even though the pre-removal scans saw no issues at all with the band (not grown in/over) so I had no choice at all. After the removal op he said there were no problems with it as he thought, it's just they way he chooses to operate and he did not charge me any extra to do them separately.

ojlindsey

October 4, 2014

Wow I glad my doctor does it together. Let's just pray that he will be able to do mine together...:)

Waitingpatiently2

October 1, 2014

I too had the lapband. It was successful for me (lost 90lbs) until a year and a half ago when I started having severe pains like something was twisting my insides. I bounced from my PCP to my lapband PA, both saying they didn't know. Finally after sitting in my PCP's office and yelling that someone needed to figure it out, she referred me to a surgeon. The surgeon did some tests on a Friday and the Lapband came out the following Tuesday. The tubing was so long it was twisting around my intestines. Since then I have gained back a good portion of the weight, my health has deteriorated to the point that I can't handle it anymore, but I am happy to say my sleeve gastrectomy is scheduled for October 14th!

ojlindsey

October 2, 2014

Oh wow that is one day before mine...good luck. There is times my lap band aches at the port area. I am hoping everything goes well. Keep me posted on your success. :)

Zen lady

October 2, 2014

Waitingpatiently2, my best wishes for the 14th, 9 days before me, another unsuccessful bander trying the route!

Waitingpatiently2

October 2, 2014

Thank you ojindsey! My port area used to ache too, in fact it still does and it has been gone for over a year. I will keep you posted and I am looking to hearing about your success as well!

Waitingpatiently2

October 2, 2014

Thank you Zen lady! Good luck and looking forward to hearing about your success!

K_at_RealSelf

October 1, 2014

Good luck with your surgery. I hope it goes well and you have a smooth recovery. We will all be here to support you through!

You may want to check out the Gastric Sleeve Forum. There are hundreds of sleevers in there, supporting each other. We also have a number of guides that will help with preparation. I've put links to them below:

Gastric Sleeve Guide
Nutritional Guide
Food Survival Guide

Good luck and please do keep us updated with your progress!

ojlindsey

October 2, 2014

Thank you Kirsty...I have been reading a lot on the Gastric Sleeve Forum and have learn a lot of things I need to take with me to the hospital...thanks again

UPDATED FROM ojlindsey

2 days pre

3 more days til surgery

ojlindseyOctober 13, 2014

3 more days..I am getting excited and nervous at the time time. Excited because I am so ready for this chapter of my life to start. Nervous that I will get sick again and will not have it. So I will need prayers that I don't get sick. I am also going to post some before pictures of me. I finally realize that there is no since in being ashamed of the way I look. That we all o here are going through this together and no one is out to judge me. Thanks for all the support.

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UPDATED FROM ojlindsey

2 days pre

Weight at surgery 250 pounds

ojlindseyOctober 13, 2014

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mnpt96

October 13, 2014

Ojlindsey, in sick do you mean a cold? I've had a cold the last week and and it's still lingering and I'm so nervous I won't get better by my surgery the 22nd. Was yours postponed? It's natural to be nervous, please keep us posted and I definitely have you in my prayers for Wednesday!

ojlindsey

October 13, 2014

Yes I had bronchitis. It was originally supposed to be Sept. 12th. I never did run a fever, but the cough was terrible. The doctor that was doing the surgery said I could go ahead with the surgery since I had no fever, however my primary care doctor said no. I was very disappointed. And now I worry about something happening again. I have been avoiding the public as much as I can. Just out of pre- caution. Thank you for the prayers.

maryella1

October 13, 2014

I agree with your primary dr. you don't want go in for surgery with any kind of a cold.

donnamaria56

October 14, 2014

I had a cold when I had mine was nervous Dr. said ok I was!! They said for some reason it happens strange!

mnpt96

October 15, 2014

I hope my cold goes away by surgery time. I talked to my surgeon today and he said I should be fine, as long as I don't have a fever. Plus, I'm on the tail end of too.

donnamaria56

October 15, 2014

I did not have a fever either I was fine was tail end as well coughing lil nose running

maryella1

October 13, 2014

In the future that frown will be turned upside down. you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

ojlindsey

October 14, 2014

Yes mam I sure hope it does. I know I cannot bring myself to smile in my pictures right now... Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

maryella1

October 13, 2014

how many days of liquid diet did you have to be on?

ojlindsey

October 14, 2014

1 day before my surgery(which I do that tomorrow) . Was suppose to be drinking 2 protein shakes a day to replace 2 of my meals for the last 10 days, but it didn't happen. :(, but I am not to concern I have 2 friends that had this done and didn't follow the 2 protein a day think and they done just fine. :)

Zen lady

October 13, 2014

I sure hope no germs come your way and your new healthier and slim version can start emerging in a few days time. Thinking of your success!

ojlindsey

October 14, 2014

Thanks Zen Lady I sure hope I don't either. :) How are you doing since your surgery?

Zen lady

October 14, 2014

My surgery is Thursday 23rd, I'm on my ore op eating plan :)

donnamaria56

October 15, 2014

Thats a good day Zen my 10th wedding anniversary!! You are close!!!

Task0717

October 13, 2014

I am praying for you ojlindsey! It is normal to be nervous..just think about the journey. You are on the road to becoming a healthier you! Don't let discouraging thoughts take over, instead think of the positives that this surgery is bringing into your life. I'm glad you post pictures because it makes us connect in a deeper way, and also you need before pics so we can see your progress!! God Bless you! I will be lifting you up in prayer on the 15!!