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45 Yr Old RN, Blended Family, Ready to Change
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Hi everyone! My name is Laura Mae and I'm a...
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Hi everyone! My name is Laura Mae and I'm a cardiothoracic nurse (heart, lungs and chest surgeries). I've always struggled with my weight - only skinny when I was a little kid, always the "chubby but funny" friend. Managed to stay Ok until I hit 30, had a baby, hubby did a few tours in Iraq, lost my job, went to nursing school, got a divorce. Fast forward to now and I've gained a few pounds every year, with it always harder and harder to get off. I exercise and watch what I eat under normal conditions, but I'm a stress eater. I have a teenage daughter that I want to be a better health role model for.
Decided to have surgery for a few reasons:
* Diagnosed with hypertension, and know that diabetes is probably not far behind
* So discouraged with my weight
* Feel hypocritical telling patients to watch what they eat and exercise.
* Tired of being the fat friend.
I decided to have the sleeve because of my experience in caring for patients that had complications from other surgeries. Almost all were because the patients not follow the after surgery regime.
Surgery is scheduled for December 21. I have 2 more of my 6 monthly PCP visits. All my other preop appts are done except labs, EKG and final surgical appointment that will be done in November.
I've been drinking protein shakes as a meal replacement one to two meals daily and already lost 25 lbs.
Excited, scared, and determined to meet my goals!
Decided to have surgery for a few reasons:
* Diagnosed with hypertension, and know that diabetes is probably not far behind
* So discouraged with my weight
* Feel hypocritical telling patients to watch what they eat and exercise.
* Tired of being the fat friend.
I decided to have the sleeve because of my experience in caring for patients that had complications from other surgeries. Almost all were because the patients not follow the after surgery regime.
Surgery is scheduled for December 21. I have 2 more of my 6 monthly PCP visits. All my other preop appts are done except labs, EKG and final surgical appointment that will be done in November.
I've been drinking protein shakes as a meal replacement one to two meals daily and already lost 25 lbs.
Excited, scared, and determined to meet my goals!
Replies (6)
October 5, 2016
Congrats... You gonna do just great!!!! Happy for you!!
January 1, 2017
Happy New Years Eve!
Ringing in the New Year with a Premier Protein shake and my Honey.
I'm down 13 lbs from my surgery date on December 21st . Feeling better, now that I know the pain in my shoulder and chest was from taking too big of a sip.
Happy New Year to you! May all your goals come true
Ringing in the New Year with a Premier Protein shake and my Honey.
I'm down 13 lbs from my surgery date on December 21st . Feeling better, now that I know the pain in my shoulder and chest was from taking too big of a sip.
Happy New Year to you! May all your goals come true
UPDATED FROM lauramae718
5 days post
Now post op.... 12/21/16
Had my surgery last week. When they did my sleeve they found a large hiatal hernia, so the MD repaired it during surgery.
Recovery has been Ok. Having pains up into my neck and shoulder which looks like it's related to the hernia repair. Pain has been tolerable. I can definitely tell when overdoing it. I'm down only a few pounds but I expect this will change when I'm permitted to walk more.
Looking forward to what the future.e will look like!
Recovery has been Ok. Having pains up into my neck and shoulder which looks like it's related to the hernia repair. Pain has been tolerable. I can definitely tell when overdoing it. I'm down only a few pounds but I expect this will change when I'm permitted to walk more.
Looking forward to what the future.e will look like!
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January 1, 2017
Congrats! Hope all is well and that neck pain has lessened. I am just south of Pittsburgh and had my sleeve 2 years ago. Best decision ever. You will do great, follow your guidelines for success.
UPDATED FROM lauramae718
15 days post
2 week post-op
It's been 2 weeks since my gastric sleeve surgery. I've lost 14 lbs since then.
My follow-up appointments with my PCP and the surgeon are tomorrow. I'm eagerly awaiting approval to step up my exercise game. It's too cold to walk outside, and too boring to go slow on the treadmill at the gym.
One of my biggest issues has been that I want something savory, not sweet. Broth isn't cutting it. I put broth, baby food spinach, and a teaspoon of cooked hamburger in the nutribullet today with some spices. It tasted like a filet! Haha.
Any suggestions you can share?
My follow-up appointments with my PCP and the surgeon are tomorrow. I'm eagerly awaiting approval to step up my exercise game. It's too cold to walk outside, and too boring to go slow on the treadmill at the gym.
One of my biggest issues has been that I want something savory, not sweet. Broth isn't cutting it. I put broth, baby food spinach, and a teaspoon of cooked hamburger in the nutribullet today with some spices. It tasted like a filet! Haha.
Any suggestions you can share?
Replies (2)
January 21, 2017
Pinterest has a ton of bariatric recipes and ideas.
One month out, has is it going for you?
One month out, has is it going for you?
January 21, 2017
I have had a bumpy ride. Developed pancreatitis and diagnosed with a splenic infarct; 3 days in the hospital and numerous testing that is inconclusive.
Still having pain but decided to forge ahead and get started on my exercise game - with my Dr approval!
Down 20 lbs since surgery and, with the exception of the pain, feel great!
Still having pain but decided to forge ahead and get started on my exercise game - with my Dr approval!
Down 20 lbs since surgery and, with the exception of the pain, feel great!
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here’s a really good post to get you started. Hope you’ll enjoy reading it, and maybe we’ll see you chatting in there soon. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Top 10 Tips For Before and After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
You're welcome! Your pre op weight loss is pretty awesome! I'm sure you'll get great results. Looking forward to watching your transformation :)