Well, the fact that last week was a complete wash due to my gallbladder surgery, I'm so behind as far as getting ready for our yearly vacation.
We're going to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and I'm so excited to be going. Its been a rough few weeks. Between Rob being worried about his job and now dealing with my gallbladder issues. I'm just greatful that my g/b issues should be completely resolved.
We still aren't 100% sure as how we are getting to the airport, I still have to pack, (that takes me forever), I have to pack Amelia's stuff. I still have a dr. appointment tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be 100% cleared for activity. I also, like to clean before I go, that way when we get back, the house is clean. I have soooo much to do.
I need to make a list -- or two!!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Gallbladder Trama
Wow, what a hectic few days. I've had back/stomach issues for a while, but on Wednesday it started up again. I get sever pains all around my mid section. Usually it would be once in a while, (I did go to an ER years ago, but they told me I had PMS). Well, I had the pains everyday since last Wednesday 3/11. It didn't matter what I ate, each night I was in agonizing pain. I say my general practioner on Friday, and he was reluctant to send me for any testings, saying that there are times that we could do a full work up and never find out what caused the back pains. I said to him, that someone had said to me it sounded like Gallbladder.
Then he's like well, we can send you for an ultrasound. So I was glad about that, but I had to wait until Monday. Monday morning comes, I get up early to have breakfast because I had to fast for 6 hours before my 1:00 pm test. So, all is good, and I go for the test, and they said that either my g/b was diseased or else I was a slow digester of my food.
So I had to go back first thing Tuesday morning, in the meantime, Monday the pain was so bad. It came on so quickly, that I crawled up stairs to get to the heating pad. I told Amelia to follow me, because there was no way I could carry her. I ended up call 911, because it was so bad. I went to the ER, and because I wasn't eminently dying, they sent me home. I went Tuesday morning for the u/s, and they decided that my g/b was bad. I called around and finally found a general surgon who would see me (actually I had seen him before for something else).
He had me goto the ER for a HIDA scan. They determined that my g/b had to come out.
Wednesday I had surgery to have my g/b removed. Of course things didn't just end there. They didn't find any gallstones which is not normal. So, then Thursday, they wanted to send me for an MRI to see if there were other stones that traveled. If I did have stones, I would need another procedure where they would go down my throat and removed the stones.
Well, I didn't eat all day, Thursday, waiting for my MRI and finally at 5:00 they take me, and then the radiologist said because I just had surgery they couldn't do the MRI. That's when the tears and anger started. Its amazing how emotional not eating can make you.
Well, all the drs. determined that I could in fact have the test, but I had already eaten. So, I couldn't have the test then. I had it first thing Friday morning, and there were no stones. And they finally sent me home. I was greeted by Amelia yelling MOMMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the concern and good thoughts.
Then he's like well, we can send you for an ultrasound. So I was glad about that, but I had to wait until Monday. Monday morning comes, I get up early to have breakfast because I had to fast for 6 hours before my 1:00 pm test. So, all is good, and I go for the test, and they said that either my g/b was diseased or else I was a slow digester of my food.
So I had to go back first thing Tuesday morning, in the meantime, Monday the pain was so bad. It came on so quickly, that I crawled up stairs to get to the heating pad. I told Amelia to follow me, because there was no way I could carry her. I ended up call 911, because it was so bad. I went to the ER, and because I wasn't eminently dying, they sent me home. I went Tuesday morning for the u/s, and they decided that my g/b was bad. I called around and finally found a general surgon who would see me (actually I had seen him before for something else).
He had me goto the ER for a HIDA scan. They determined that my g/b had to come out.
Wednesday I had surgery to have my g/b removed. Of course things didn't just end there. They didn't find any gallstones which is not normal. So, then Thursday, they wanted to send me for an MRI to see if there were other stones that traveled. If I did have stones, I would need another procedure where they would go down my throat and removed the stones.
Well, I didn't eat all day, Thursday, waiting for my MRI and finally at 5:00 they take me, and then the radiologist said because I just had surgery they couldn't do the MRI. That's when the tears and anger started. Its amazing how emotional not eating can make you.
Well, all the drs. determined that I could in fact have the test, but I had already eaten. So, I couldn't have the test then. I had it first thing Friday morning, and there were no stones. And they finally sent me home. I was greeted by Amelia yelling MOMMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the concern and good thoughts.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
the program works.
So, I've been on WW for 7 months now. Today we went to a party. THe food was good and plentiful. It was a buffet, and oh, how I love buffets. Well, I ate well. I made good choices and didn't feel deprived. The program is working. I feel like I can do this, and keep with this.
I ate more points than I would have normally for what was essentially lunch, but it could have been so much worse. I probably won't have a formal dinner, I still have quite a few points for the rest of the day.
Yea for WW.
I ate more points than I would have normally for what was essentially lunch, but it could have been so much worse. I probably won't have a formal dinner, I still have quite a few points for the rest of the day.
Yea for WW.
Friday, February 27, 2009
the tubes are in!
We had to take Amelia for tubes this morning. We had to be there by 6:30 -- The surgery center in Rutherford. They were very kind and gentle. They saw that she was upset when they were taking her vitals and all, so they got a portable DVD player and put on Barney. She was good! :-)
When it came time to go into the operating room, they let me go in with her. She didn't want to lay down on the table, so the anesthesiologist let me sit and hold her, then he put the mask on her, and she was out in no time. Then we transferred her to the table.
It was literally 15 minutes and they were getting us. She was VERY upset when we saw her in the recovery room. They said that when she woke up, its like she's uncomfortable in her own skin. There is no pain, but its an uncomfortable feeling. She was upset until we got home. She watched Barney and relaxed.
She is now sound asleep.When she wakes up I'm sure she'll be starving. She didn't want to eat anything when we got home. I think she just needs to sleep it off. Hopefully after a good night's sleep she'll be good as new tomorrow.
When it came time to go into the operating room, they let me go in with her. She didn't want to lay down on the table, so the anesthesiologist let me sit and hold her, then he put the mask on her, and she was out in no time. Then we transferred her to the table.
It was literally 15 minutes and they were getting us. She was VERY upset when we saw her in the recovery room. They said that when she woke up, its like she's uncomfortable in her own skin. There is no pain, but its an uncomfortable feeling. She was upset until we got home. She watched Barney and relaxed.
She is now sound asleep.When she wakes up I'm sure she'll be starving. She didn't want to eat anything when we got home. I think she just needs to sleep it off. Hopefully after a good night's sleep she'll be good as new tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
vacation here we come
Last year we went to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. It was wonderful. It was exactly what we needed, when we needed it. It was such a successful vacation, that we're going to try to duplicate it.
We are goign to stay at a different hotel, -- right on the water. So that should be nice. I imagine walking to the beach with Amelia. Maybe this year she'll like it. Last year, she wasn't walking, and definitely did not like sand on her. Hopefully this year she'll be more open to being outside. She's definitely become more of outside girl. I'm so excited to be going again.
We are goign to stay at a different hotel, -- right on the water. So that should be nice. I imagine walking to the beach with Amelia. Maybe this year she'll like it. Last year, she wasn't walking, and definitely did not like sand on her. Hopefully this year she'll be more open to being outside. She's definitely become more of outside girl. I'm so excited to be going again.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
12 lbs to go.
I've lost 3.6 lbs this week, making me 12.4 lbs until I reach my first goal. The goal is set by looking at the range of weight based on my height based on BMI standards.
I'm excited to be that close, but scared that I can't pull this through. The last time that I lost this amount of weight, I don't know the exact number because I didn't have a scale at the time. My pants keep falling down, and that is a great thing, but I'm really having a hard time finding clothes that truly fit.
Amelia is getting big, and she is a big driving force behind my weight loss. Being a role model for her and a good example is making this easier. Hopefully all these new habits will stick for good. I know that maintaince won't be easy, but its what I need to do. I needed to do this for my health and my self esteem. :-) I need to do this for my baby (and hopefully future babies).
I'm excited to be that close, but scared that I can't pull this through. The last time that I lost this amount of weight, I don't know the exact number because I didn't have a scale at the time. My pants keep falling down, and that is a great thing, but I'm really having a hard time finding clothes that truly fit.
Amelia is getting big, and she is a big driving force behind my weight loss. Being a role model for her and a good example is making this easier. Hopefully all these new habits will stick for good. I know that maintaince won't be easy, but its what I need to do. I needed to do this for my health and my self esteem. :-) I need to do this for my baby (and hopefully future babies).
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Dreaded Plateau
Well, I started WW in August and was losing weight expediantly. Well, I've a hit a wall. Last week I was up 1 lb. I feel like this week is a bust too. I don't know why. I'm still tracking my food/points diligently and still working out. Though I know with my workouts I need to really start pushing myself more/harder.
I have to step it up, Spring is just around the corner (God willing). I'm so sick of this cold. I think part of it is, I want to be able to open my back door and let Amelia run free. Last year she wasn't walking/moving at all,and now you can't keep a good girl down. She is all over the place. I want her to feel the sunshine on her face, and the grass between her toes. Okay, maybe that's a bit clique, but I just need to be outside myself.
Lately, I've been so tired to the point that I put Amelia down for a nap, and nap myself. I haven't done that since she was 8 days old. I think I really am deprived of Vitamin D. I NEED SPRING!!!! How many people have you heard lately saying the same thing. I hope to God that the stupid Groundhog sees his shadow (or is it doesn't see his shadow)?!? I found myself looking out the window as the snow was turning to rain imagining what Spring will feel and smell like.
I have to step it up, Spring is just around the corner (God willing). I'm so sick of this cold. I think part of it is, I want to be able to open my back door and let Amelia run free. Last year she wasn't walking/moving at all,and now you can't keep a good girl down. She is all over the place. I want her to feel the sunshine on her face, and the grass between her toes. Okay, maybe that's a bit clique, but I just need to be outside myself.
Lately, I've been so tired to the point that I put Amelia down for a nap, and nap myself. I haven't done that since she was 8 days old. I think I really am deprived of Vitamin D. I NEED SPRING!!!! How many people have you heard lately saying the same thing. I hope to God that the stupid Groundhog sees his shadow (or is it doesn't see his shadow)?!? I found myself looking out the window as the snow was turning to rain imagining what Spring will feel and smell like.
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