Many of you already know my story but I thought I would start an official thread of my own to post my journey.
I am 33 years old been married to my sweetheart for 12 years. We have a little boy who is 21 months old his name is Carter. We were blessed with Carter through a closed adoption and have had him since birth. He is our pride and joy. We wanted kids for so long and no luck on our own.
I have been over weight for most of my life. Diabetes, high blood preasure and cholesterol all have been a struggle for me over the past 10 years.
I had Lap Rny on 9/12/07. Once I left the hospital no more blood pressure meds or chloesterol meds. I still take insulin but not as much and was able to drop the 2 oral meds I was taking pre-opp.
The first 2 weeks went very well. I went back to work after 2 weeks and they went pretty well and received a promotion. I started having stomach cramps and by week 4 post-opp I was admitted into the hospital after a week of testing including a ever so fun colonoscopy they determined that I had colitis. I also developed blood clots in my right arm from my pic line (IV). They did blood tests and found out that I will need to be on coumadin for life since this is hereditary.
Fast forward...8 weeks post opp. I feel amazing! Dropped 68 lbs! Bought a pair of jeans this weekend and they are 3 sizes smaller! My tops and jackets are also 3-4 sizes smaller.
I have yet to eat food that has disagreed with me...oh wait I tried whole wheat protein pasta and that did not sit well.
But for the most part I have done extremely well with food and getting my protein in.
Thanks to all my friends @ TT for the laughs, tears and support during my journey. It will be a long road but I know I am on the right path.