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Rachael Hectus
Приєднався 24 гру 2009
This is where I share my experiences, thoughts and feelings. My way of "letting it all hang out", if you will.
Відео
Post-OpAlmost week #15
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Highest weight 332lb, day of surgery 298lb, current 254lb. Lots going on, didn't mean to go on for so long, but haven't updated in awhile. Message me your mailing address if you want little notes, letters, cards of encouragement every so often. I promise not to show up on your doorstep for dinner naked ;)
Post-op Weeks 10 & 11
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HW: 320 SW: 275 total loss: 60 lbs Down to 260! Had a tough time with recurring strictures. Seem to be doing better now.
Post-op Week 9
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266lbs! Yay, the scale moved :) A quick update to say hi and touch base. Thanks so much for giving me a small part of your day.
Post-op Week 8
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268 and stalled, but losing LOTS of inches :) Found out why throwing up. Now on towards my daily walk.
Post-op Week 7
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I am on a roll and working my body hard!! Great numbers. Getting ready to see the Dr about a possible stricture.
Post-op Week 6
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Had an infusion yesterday of fluids and vitamins. Took 4 hours at the hospital. Weight is up, but that is water weight. Just checking in and saying hello :)
Post-op Week 5
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173.4!!! My stall has moved in the right direction :) Things are going great, healing well, no more pain from the neuropathy...
Post-op Week 4
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Weight 278 and holding. Everything else is moving along smoothly :)
Post-op Week 3
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weight went down to 275 and then up to 277, where it is staying. Infection is getting better, but had allergic reaction to Keflex. Walking EVERY day, in order to keep healing and healthy!
POST-OP Week 1
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Down to 284. Still have a g-tube and a little pain, but I am on my way to a better me!!
vlog #21 POST-OP!!
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I did it AND I survived :) My thanks to all of you for your love and support!!!
vlog #20 Last pre-op video!!
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Two more days until surgery. I'm down to 281!!!
Hello! I'm Alexis.I did -10 lbs past one month.Open iwondiet.com
I would LOVE to get together. I have a graduation at the end of the month to go to but we can find a day and time that works!!! I would LOVE it too :)
Oh, thank you so much!!! I will send you something shortly :)
Thank you muchly!!
Yes it is very amazing. And the more I do, the more I can do :)
Sorry you have been so sick. Hope things get better soon. I know what you mean about losing inches, its amazing how fast they melt away. love Carol
Sorry for forgetting that. I started at 320. Lost 45 pounds before surgery, went up to 292 right after surgery and am now down to 260.8 :) I'll try to remember to include that. There have been times I don't see movement on the scale, but can tell I'm losing because my clothes don't fit the same. Being dehydrated really sucks.
Oh man, I really am dopey lately! Thank you for bringing that to my attention :)
Gotta give us your start weight in every video or total pounds lost! Seems like you are struggling a little so I'm sorry about that. Strictures are hard to deal with because you get dehydrated
CONGRATS on you surgery :) Thank you for stopping by and checking me out. I am so thankful that I am on the good end of things now. It's been an amazing journey so far, even with the difficulties!
Thank you so much :)
Hi, I am a new subscriber. I went back and watched your videos, from when you had surgery up to now. You have had a rough time of it! I'm glad you are feeling better. I wanted to support you in your journey and wish you all the luck. I am in the middle of my week 13 RNY. I do my weigh ins on tues. love Carol
Thanks! Merry Christmas :)
Really? It's hard for me to tell... I feel like I am the same, but suddenly I can wear clothes that were WAY too small for me not so long ago. I'm actually getting better each day :) Now that I can eat solid food, I am discovering what my pouch will and will not tolerate. It's kinda exciting really. And I don't dump on sugar or carbs. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
Turns out there is a stricture :(
Not sure why it cut out. Thank you :) I don't like the new UA-cam setup because I can't tell when I have comments anymore.
Awww... thank you. I don't have a way to do measurements right now, but I will next month :)
Thank you :) He is a real sweetie!
I might have a stricture. Was supposed to see the Doc yesterday but had to reschedule for the 31st.
Cute puppy. Your movie cut out. Thank you for rescuing him. You look great.
Hey lady, looking good. It's kinda strange that at 7 weeks out your suture sites are still sore. Hope you dont have an infection or a stricture! Good luck!
Thanks, me too. Nope, no fun at all :(
Throwing up isn't fun. Hopefully the get it opened up for you.
Thank you!!!
I'm glad you doing well.
Thank you! It was so awesome to be out of pain, completely!!!!
Yes, I need to make sure I keep getting in the water...
I'll have to try the pillows idea! I can't sleep well on my back, but with the sutures tearing away, it is too painful to sleep that way. I can keep pureed foods down, but they want me eating solid (but soft) meat and keeping it down. I made the mistake of trying to eat sausage as the food and am fighting to keep it down as I type...
Does your abscess hurt? If so, what makes it feel better? My innards hurt from how tender the skin is. I do miss things like salad, fruits and some veggies. I've been managing yogurt, but I keep throwing up anything heavier... like refried beans. Lots of shakes and water!
Thank you! Somehow I missed this comment... sorry.
I know, but they seemed so light at the time! Now I am being smarter about how far I push my body... no matter how good something may feel at that moment!
You should be carrying stuff this early.
Thank you!!!
You doing awesome hun <3
Thank you! When are you thinking of getting it done? I wanted a sleeve, but my insurance wouldn't cover it.
I watched your videos and they are great. im so glad you are doing good, I hope to have a sleve done..... take care
It helps relieve the pressure on my healing stomach from my CPAP machine.
I'm glad to see you. I hope you heal quickly.
Yes, me too!! Thank you :)
Thank you! <3
so glad everthing went well !! =)
I am so happy for you hun welcome to the losers bench I hope you get to go home soon love you xoxo
Thank you!!
Thanks! You're up really soon as well!!
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Yay! Congrats! So happy for you! :)
I can't believe it's almost October. Seems like yesterday it was May!
I like that about our dogs... forcing us to go on walks even when we'd rather not.
Ahh, that would be Gunny. He always seems to be with me when I do my videos. He's a little bed bunny.
cute dog. why is his name?