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Personal Comments
I got the Lap Band surgery on October 15, 2002. I was very happy to get the surgery. I have been battling my weight all my life. Before the surgery I was at my highest point at almost 400lbs. I was getting married on May 25, 2003 and I didn't even want to look for my gown. After the surgery things went great. I lost so much weight. By my wedding date I was 270lbs. And I went to Hawaii feeling great. I was so happy, until the vomitting and pains started.
When I got home from Hawaii I started getting pains and it seemed that whatever I ate came right back up. I didn't have a great relationship with the surgeon at the time. I was nervous and yes it was my mistake I never went to get checked out. I got so tired of vomitting I began just eating things that didn't make me vomit which was ice-cream, chocolate, candy, mashed potatoes and more candy. I tried so many times eating right but it got to a point that even oatmeal and mashed potatoes came back up. So I continues to eat ice-cream and more ice-cream. Well, I have a really bad back and when it goes out I am in bed sometimes for weeks, especially in the winter. The more I stayed in bed and the more I ate junk food that went down nice the more unhappy I became because I knew I was gaining back my weight. My husband and parents begged me to go back to the surgeon but with my depression and senitivity I didn't want to face him. Then I started seeing some blood in my vomit and I got scared. My husband begged me again to see a doctor and to seek a differnt surgeon. On February 17, 2004 I finally went to see a different surgeon, Dr. Macura. I weighed in at 357lbs. I am so horrified and depressed. He told me that my stomach may be rejecting the band our somehow I moved it. I have to go for tests next week to see what is going on. He informed me that it may have to come out and told me to start thinking about the bypass surgery. I am so scared. I really dont mind the pain its just going back into surgery that horrifies me. So here I am starting to research the bypass. My best friend of 18 years had it done three years ago and lost so much weight. She went from 315lbs to 130lbs and looks so great. I know I have her to guide me but I really need to learn about other people and about Dr. Macura. I am so sensitive I really need someone who is nice.
Well, so much has happened since I was here. My father passed away on April 21 and I have been so out of it and depressed. There are days I don't want to get up. I am married but I live in the same house as my parents, so with me being home disabled it was always me and my daddy. I am so lost without him, I can't even bare it at times. Now I have my surgery this Wednesday, May 19th. I am getting the band removed and having the bypass done. I think I am going out of my mind with my everything going on. At times I just want to change my mind but I have to get it done. I got weighed in on Friday at my pre-op exam at 361. I don't seem how I really haven't ate food in the past few weeks. But I guess somehow I will get through this all, one hour at a time and I will be happy and healthy thats what my father would of wanted for me.
Hi Everyone,
I am five weeks post-op and I am feeling great about my weight loss. I weighed in yesterday June 23, and a total loss of 43 pounds. I am still feeling really tired but the doctor say's that is normal right now, plus I don't need my high blood pressure meds anymore, since my pressure was wayyyyy low. I do feel sleepy alot and depressed at times but I think it has to do with my father's passing more than post-op things. I have been trying to do more things though. I walk my father's puppy a few times a day and I am swimming alot. I just can not wait to go under 300 pounds and never look back again lol!!!!! I am very happy I got the surgery!!!
Hi Everyone,
Well, it is October 2nd and I have lost over 80LBS. I am so happy. I tried on all my old clothes and most of them fit me now. I went from a 4x (size 30-32) to a 2x (size 22-24) and some things I am a 1x in now. I am so happy I got the surgery. I am starting to feel better about my self and the way I look. I have a long way to go but the weight is coming off so fast!!!!
November 16
Well I am down 94.5 lbs. I am so happy. I am almost at my 100 marker half way there. I am really so happy I got the surgery. Everyone is noticing the change in me, not only in my weight but in my appearance since I started wearing make-up again and in my self-esteem. I still have a very long way to go but what I did so far is so great. I am still on anti-depressants but thats more because of my fathers death more than my self-esteem. I mean I still have issues with the way I look but I am much happier now. I just wish my dad was here to see me now. I started a weight loss picture album. I see myself shrinking. I have to post the pictures one day. I am still on the baby kick. I really want to be a mother but I know I have to wait longer. Ohh yesterday I tried a meatball, first time I tried meat in six months. I ate half and it stayed down and boy was is good. I am going to try a half of hamburger next time. I actually have been kind of bad though, trying new things and getting so sick. On Halloween I took my niece and Godson trick 0 treating and they gave me some Laffy Taffy. I had two minny pieces and was sick for two days with stomach cramps, the shakes and sweats. The only thing that helped me was crackers and water. I still can't really eat creamy things yet either that gets me sick too. I tried alittle sour cream the other day and it got me sick. I tried ice-cream fat free sugar free months back and that got me sick so I can't even look at ice cream anymore. Well, thats about it. Hope everything is well with everyone else!!
Well, its January 12, 2005 and I can't believe it. The holidays were really rough without my dad being here but somehow I made it through. I am down 103lbs now!!! I am so happy. I did gain a pound after Christmas was over lol I never thought I would be horrified with gain 1 pound but I lost that and four more pounds since then. I still can't eat creamy things, which is good cause the site of ice-cream makes me gag. It's so crazy ice-cream my all time favorite jumk makes me gag lol. I tried some cool whip during the holidays wow did I get so sick, so its anything creamy or rich. The weight is really starting to come off slower each day, but hey I don't mind just as long as it keeps coming off and not back on. I did start eating meat again and I am fine with it. I started off with a half of meatball, then I ate a half of hamburger and for the first time last night I have a few bites of Portorhouse steak yumm yumm. Red meat taste so good when you dont eat if for years lol. I was never able to eat meat with the band so I haven't ate it since 2002. I am really doing well though. I haven't vomitted at all, which is great. Ohh I still cant have lemonade or orange juice ohh boy did I get a belly ache I thought something was wrong but I realized I had some crystal light pink lemonade. I know I can't have soda but I have been drinking some diet spite watered down, it doesnt taste bad with water in it at all, gets the bubbles out of it. Okay I have some updated pictures for everyone, some before and afters. I have been keeping a photo album of my weight loss. Ohh and great news I am finally getting out of here and going on vacation. Kevin and I are taking a cruise for our 2nd anniversary at the end of May. We are taking a 6 day cruise to Bermuda. I booked it today and I am so excited. Our last anniversary (May 25th) was the second day after I was home from the hospital with the bypass surgery so that was no fun lol. We really don't have the money but we got a really great deal $1200. all inclusive for both of us. Well thats about it. I am going to scrapbook now.
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Surgeon Info:
Jerzy M. Macura M.D. (Brooklyn, NY)
There are no words to express how wonderful Dr.Macura and his staff are. My first impression from him was very warm and caring. He explained the surgery in much detail and insured me that he was going to take great care of me. My impression of him grew greater over time, he was always so helpful.
His staff was also great. They helped me through a rough time. Right before the surgery my father passed away and they were so helpful to help me get everything I needed for the surgery.
There are so many words I would love to say about Dr. Macura and his staff. I had no complications with my surgery but I did have some problems with my lungs and panic attacks. Dr. Macura was always there to help me and check up on me in the hospital. If my mother called him worried he was right to the hospital for me. There is not one thing I can say negative about him. I would rate Dr. Macura 100% with his kindness, and his caring for me. He is a great surgeon and his bedside manner is so wonderful. I would recommend Dr. Macura to everyone. He is the best surgeon!!!!
Insurer Info:
HIP Health Care Partners
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