Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Gastric Bypass Recap

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

I am home from surgery and feeling pretty good this morning after a good nights sleep. I’d like to document a recap for my own records. Friday: I woke up at 3am in order to get ready to leave by … Continue reading →

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Filter Surgery

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

I had my filter surgery this morning at 9am (7am arrival time) down at Frederick Memorial. This surgery is supposed to insert a small metal filter/cage like thing into my jugular and down towards my bellybutton to prevent a fatal … Continue reading →

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Pre-op Consult and final Surgeon appointment

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

Yesterday I had two appointments back to back. One at 8:30 with my surgeon to go over the last 10 months of testing, and one at 10:30 down in north D.C. for a pre-op anesthesia consult. Unfortunately my 8:30 appointment … Continue reading →

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Minor Creativity

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

I’m so sick of carnation instant breakfast. Locally they don’t carry the variety pack in sugar-free, just chocolate. I could order the sugar-free variety pack online, but by the time it gets here I’ll be moved onto the next phase. … Continue reading →

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The “Aha” moment

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

Reading through various weight-loss communities, there’s a lot of talk about the “Aha” moment. The “Aha” moment is that time where you realized you needed to make a change. It’s that spark that made you want to make (and stick … Continue reading →

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It has started and the meaning of support

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

Yesterday was the first day of my 2 week pre-op diet. I also had 8 vials of blood taken out of my arm for various blood works needed for the surgeon and the guy putting in my IVC filter. So … Continue reading →

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The non-fun parts

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

Preparing last wishes information is hard. It’s logical, practical, but it’s hard on some things. I’m working to get the Will and Health Care Power of Attorney signed and notarized. Getting two people together at the same time in front … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Protein Shake

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Girl with Guitar

I made this as a suggestion from one of the bariatric blogs I’ve been reading for ideas. I modified it only slightly by adding sugar-free Torani pumpkin syrup because it needed an extra sweetness kick, and that really pushed it … Continue reading →

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