PollyC's Journey - ThinnerTimes

PollyC · 11-11-2007, 06:12 PM

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.

Toony · 11-11-2007, 08:09 PM

Hi Paula! I'm so glad you posted this... I've been thinking about you and your journey! SIXTY-EIGHT POUNDS! WTG-girl!!! That's just incredible!

And being back to work is going well? Hard to believe it's been 8 weeks already... enjoy the good times, you've certainly earned them!!!

katie

Andie · 11-12-2007, 06:27 AM

Well I'm sorry about your setback but boy are you doing well! Congrats on your success and your pride and joy Carter....You are truely blessed!

AriesGirl78 · 11-14-2007, 08:05 PM

Hey girl!! Glad to hear you are doing so well! Miss talking to ya, but hopefully we can catch up soon!

Take care, Renee

PollyC · 11-15-2007, 07:05 PM

Thank you...yes I a very blessed!

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Originally Posted by Andie

Well I'm sorry about your setback but boy are you doing well! Congrats on your success and your pride and joy Carter....You are truely blessed!

PollyC · 11-15-2007, 07:11 PM

YAHOO! Had follow up with my surgeon today and I am down 10 points on my BMI! WOW! I have also lost 33 lbs in two weeks when I was last in his office.
Feeling grrrreat! I got back from my trip to Southern Ca last night and had a nice time (It was short only there Mon-Wed). It was business but we managed to slip a little playtime in. What a pretty area. Really enjoyed the drive up the coast from San Diego to LA.

PollyC · 12-05-2007, 10:24 PM

Greeting from Las Vegas Baby!
Well...my job has sent me to Vegas this week and what a fun place. This is my first of many trips out here. Now that I am back to work traveling has been really good. I am still drinking protein in the AM to get my jump start on my daily intake. I have been packing Necture (fuzzy navel flavor, my favorite) to mix up in my hotel room and of course I drink a Starbucks decaf- non fat SF latte always gets me going and great protein!

...YUMMY!
I have enjoyed shrimp cocktail and crab while I am out traveling.
All in all a fabulous week with my traveling pouch. LOL

I am flying back to Texas tomorrow afternoon and I can truly see/feel my weightloss when I sit in my seat on the plane...LOVING IT!

PollyC · 01-01-2008, 07:29 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TT Family and Friends!

What an exciting year ahead and a lot to be thankful for. I have regained health and loving it! I can only imagine how great I will feel with a full year post opp.

katzz87 · 01-01-2008, 09:25 AM

Fantastic job, Paula! You should be very proud of all you accomplishments. I enjoy reading how you've come throught this surgery with little complication, and I hope to follow in your footsteps real soon!

PS ~ I just LOVE to see your little boys pictures...he is adorable! And just brings a smile to my face. Thanks for that!

PollyC · 01-01-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by katzz87

Fantastic job, Paula! You should be very proud of all you accomplishments. I enjoy reading how you've come throught this surgery with little complication, and I hope to follow in your footsteps real soon!

PS ~ I just LOVE to see your little boys pictures...he is adorable! And just brings a smile to my face. Thanks for that!

Thank you! WOW...your big day is very near. How exciting.

You will come through with flying colors!
I am so pleased with my new pouch/life. The results are almost instant. I left the hospital almost completely off all meds. I was able to drop BP and cholesterol and 1/2 of my diabetic meds and I just recently dropped my insulin. Also the energy I have is amazing...I FINALLY feel like running after my little one and he loves that!

Best wishes to you for a SUPER SPEEDY Recovery!
~Paula