- Name: Lisa C.
- Username: lkcurrent
- Location: Louisville (southern Indiana Actually), KY, USA
- Member Since: 1/14/2007
- BMI: 44.5
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: Lap Band (10/12/07)
- Surgeon: Mark A. Shina, M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialMark A. Shina, M.D.My first encounter with Dr. Shina was on 1/23/07 when I had my consultation and seminar. There was a room full of hopeful WLS candidates, and we listened attentively as Dr. Shina went through what surgery is all about, describing life changes, what we needed to know, and my lord I now know more about Pulmonary Embolisms than anyone I know! He spent at least 2 hours in an open discussion/lecture setting. All questions were welcome and answered. He did not seem to favor Lap-Band, but he does both surgeries. He seemed a bit harried upon first seeing him-like he had just come from the hospital perhaps? He was very thorough in is discussion, and left nothing unanswered. The one on one consult was brief, but I had a good impression overall. It did feel somewhat like we were a group of chattle being processed LOL--but I know a doctor's schedule is tight having worked with four of them in prior years. Dr. Shina stressed the importance over and over of aftercare and following Doctor's orders for success. Member Interests
- Computers & Internet - What can I say-I'm a junkie just like everyone else these days!
- Crafts - Lately my mom has gotten me interested in dollhousing, and miniatures :)
- Family & Friends - Most important thing in my life next to God-my family is everything to me.
- Games & Entertainment - Scrabble, Monopoly, cards........things like that.
- Travel - Love to travel-been to Hawaii, NY, Vegas, FL, Caribbean, looking forward to more
- Musical Performance - My husband likes rock, I like country-we go to concerts sometimes (at our age?).
- Theater - I love to see a good performance, but have not been in 2 years :(
- Movies - Movie freak here-how do you think my a$$ got so wide?? SITTING!
- Dolls - Special Barbie Dolls - not run of the mill ones!
- Cake Decorating - This I taught myself-I even created my own wedding cake in 2003. :)
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Well, I've made the decision to live my life as long as God will allow me-and in order to do that I have got to take control of my body again. This is the first step-and I know it will probably be months before the 2nd one is taken, but it is a start. Two years ago I watched as my dad took his last breath, and that is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. This will be a walk in the park. I have the support and love from my family-they know I want to be around a long long time (just to bug the beejeebees out of them if nothing else :) :) :)). I've done a LOT of research, and I know God is in charge of whatever the future holds, and I trust Him. So, here goes nothing. What is that old cliche? "This is the first day........" and so it begins.
My Son is Coming Home! on November 15, 2008 12:46 am
Finally :) Chris is on his way back from Al Assad, Iraq after a year-praise God we have SO much to be thankful for this year! I'm a little over half way to my goal and it's only been 13 months so I am pleased and feel great~lol like a kid again! I have to share a story-my 19 year old has been staying with my mom for a bit (she lives alone temporarily) and I hadn't seen him in a week or so. I'm usually in loose fitting clothes around the house so I guess he didn't really notice anything before, but as I opened the door and turned to go upstairs, he came in and looked at me and said "my God you've lost a ton of weight mom!" well needless to I was shocked and so tickled that he actually gave me a compliment i was speechless!!
I'm having a blast now when I shop for clothes (Goodwill loves me) and have got some really cute things. Only one bump in the road, and it's not a setback by any means, just unusual for me I guess.
I found out about 2 months ago I have Neural Foraminal Narrowing/Degenerative Disc Disease. WTH? I thought weight loss was supposed to HELP your back - guess all that extra "padding" was just holding stuff together LOLOL!! Well all I can say is God brought me to it, so He'll get me through it too!
We're heading the Gaylord Opryland Hotel this weekend to enjoy the opening Christmas festivities there. I just wanted to play catch up on here, and I'm hoping I'll have new photos to post when we get back!!!!
I just feel SO good I wish everyone could feel this great-and I know having Jesus in my life is the BEST THING that ever happened to me. Everything else is secondary to Him, and He gets me through a lot of walls and over a lot of bridges I didn't think I'd ever get across :)
Well, toodles! God bless everyone, Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and always remember no matter how "bad" you think you have it, there is always ALWAYS someone, somewhere, that can use our prayers who have it much worse than you. Be thankful :)
Lisa
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Yes I am alive :) on May 27, 2008 7:07 pm
Wow, it's been a while huh? I've not done so great, but after my last adjustment I think we've found the sweet spot finally. When I went in for a fill in April, my port had "flipped" and Doc could not get the fill done. Tried under floro and of course found it had flipped. Soo into surgery I go on the 16th of May to have it repaired. Surgery went fine, my damn breathing caused me to stay over night though. Pulmo released me with orders, but I did not get any orders from Doc. No after care for the incision, etc. I called today because there is a tiny bit of infection in the area where there is one whole stitch. I weighed in at 243 on the day of the surgery (20 pounds down since October, NOT encouraging). Today I am at 223.2 and restriction is great. I can really feel the difference now, and I couldn't on prior occasions. That and the fact I went on 3 mini vacations in January, Feb and March did NOT help. Plus my son deployed to Iraq-stress was HIGH and is still is, so I am rather proud of myself now. I'm mostly on liquids again, but am eating grilled chicken or a finely chopped burger, no more than 6 ounces. I am really trying to stick to the rules this time.
Anywho, doin' okay, hope everyone else is doing well also. Will post more later probably. Have a great spring/summer!
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A Bit Disgruntled on October 29, 2007 9:48 am
Well, here it is a little over 2 weeks out. I was disappointed with the Dr. visit last Tuesday. Found out my first fill won't be until after Dec. 18th!! That's over 9 weeks AFTER my surgery! Right now I have no restriction. I am trying to get my protein in (found I like the Slim Fast Shakes, creamy vanilla, 180 calories and 20 gm of protein.) And I eat fish. I don't think I even did a mushies stage-everything is working fine. I chew chew chew. I can snack though, and I have NO will power so this is killing me. I'm still losing (14 pounds) but I am so afraid I'm going to screw it all up. I've not had any "evil ice cream" as Joy calls it LOL-in over a week, but the cookies..........*sighs* well, I've told my guys I'm not buying any more of the snackie foods. They'll have to get them and enjoy them outside the home or keep them in their rooms and NOT tell me about it! How sad is that??
I'm just feeling blue, I'll get out of this funk. Lordy, my tummy is grumbling and it sounds like a mac truck LOL!!
Will update again, probably next week! Toodles!
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After Surgery....first week! on October 22, 2007 7:23 pm
So, it's been a little over a week since my surgery. Everything went very well, came home the next day. Very little pain! More soreness than pain. I have cheated though, so I truly hope I've made the right decision. I think once I get restriction I'll be okay. I've added crackers to my broth, and had ice cream in the evenings. My throat has been sore, I'm not sure if it is from the tube or not. I have lost almost 12 pounds though, so I guess things are working! No gas pains to speak of. No nausea. No vomiting. Worst thing is giving myself those anti-clotting injections every day. Last one is tomorrow YAYYYY!! I go back to see Dr. Shina tomorrow and have the staples removed. I wonder how upset he will be with me about the cheating? My DH is recovering nicely also. He came home from the hospital last Weds with some narcotics for the headache which turned out to be Morales Meningitis. He's been supportive of me and has been taking care of me when I need something. Can't wait to get my first fill and get on the road to losing!!!
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Hubby Hospitalized on October 8, 2007 12:03 am
Well, my husband and I were doing a last minute getaway this weekend-just to the Galt House in Louisville (believe me, do NOT waste your money here, we stayed in one of the waterfront suites as a special treat to both of us at almost $200.00 a night, and the room was FILTHY!!). We went to St. James and Oktoberfest, and he was not feeling well all day. Today (Sunday) we came home, and I wound up taking him to the hospital. He wound up being admitted for Meningitis! He is going to be okay (Thank You God!)-they are doing more tests tomorrow, but now I don't know how this will affect my surgery Friday. My PET is on Monday afternoon, and as long as Rikk gets the okay then I will keep that appointment and hope for the best as far as keeping my surgery appointment. Thank you THANK YOU thank you ALL so much for the well wishes for my upcoming sugery! I so truly appreciate them!
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My Story 
So......in the beginning? No, wait, that's another journey! You already know my name and where I live-what more is there? Tons..or should I say pounds :) Okay, here goes. I am 45 years old and have been overweight since I had my first (of four) sons. At first I used being pregnant as the reason-after all, we're eating for two, right? Then, in 1992 after the birth of my last son, the weight I'd gained (all 80 pounds of it) did not go away! Imagine that! For the next 14 years I did the yo-yo thing-well, now the yo-yo is stuck in the *up* position and frankly I'm tired of playing that game. I have grandchildren now, and after an amicable divorce I married the love of my life almost 4 years ago. I want to spend the rest of my life with him and watch my children and grandchildren grow older. I am all about God and family. I don't really have a lot of co-morbities, just high cholesterol. My BP is low, 110/70 and always has been steady. But I'm tired-tired of the backpain. Tired of having aching knees and hips and of not being able to do everything I'd like to do with my husband and family because I don't have the energy to do it. My husband and I are starting this journey together-he is opting for Lap-band and I am pretty sure I'm having the RNY. I'm ready NOW and don't want to have to wait longer than necessary! I'm just so excited that I've finally made this decision. We had our first consult on January 23rd and are getting everything in order. Blood tests tomorrow (needles, ewww). Psych and all that other stuff in the next 3 weeks. Insurance doesn't require a referral and I've already done the weight watchers thing and a doctor's diet thing......so hopefully that part will be waived (if it's even required now). I just want to get this show on the road-I'm sure you all know how that feels! Rikk and I went on a cruise to the Carribbean last year, and our reward for ourselves after these procedures and successful loss is going to be another cruise next year. Trust me, if you've not been on one, TREAT YOURSELF! I guess that's enough for now-will keep a journal if possible. See ya!
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