Beth WV Mom
I had surgery on Friday, July 14, 2006 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Wow....I'm finally typing "Had Surgery"! Anyway, I had hernia repair....in fact, there were 3 of them to be repaired. I knew of only one. That night, I was very, very sick. Dry Heaves were awful! Dr. McNatt encouraged me to get up and get movin'! I did everything he told me. I was very sore. I'm not going to lie....the pain is excruciating. But, it's worth every tear, every ache, and every pain. I was in the hospital for 3 nights and 4 days. My husband stayed at the house on campus to be able to be with me. He was very supportive and loving. Being home now is wonderful. I'm moving slow. But, I'm moving, nevertheless. Anyway, all my info is below...if you have questions....just ask!
March 2004: Weight 272: BMI: 42.2
July 14: Weight 246; BMI 38.5 (Before Surgery)
July 17: Weight 265; BMI: 41.5 (After Discharge)
July 24: Weight 245: BMI 38.3
July 25: Weight 241.5
July 31: Weight 234; BMI 36.6
August 4: Weight 230; BMI 36
August 11: Weight 227
September 1: Weight 219
September 28: Weight 208
October 7: Weight 205
October 22: Weight 201
October 25: Weight 199!!!!!!!!!! "One-derland!"
November 20: Weight 192
January 20, 2007: Weight: 179; BMI: 27.2
February 26, 2007: Weight 170; BMI: 26.6 ONE HUNDRED LBS GONE!!!!!
March 7, 2007: Weight: 168; BMI: 26.3
July 14, 2007: Weight: 152; 118 lbs gone BMI: 23.8 NORMAL! ONE YEAR OUT! Hooray!
March 2008: Weight: 159; gained 7 lbs back. Still at my normal BMI and below goal. Working on
getting enough protein in and eating normally. Not doing shakes anymore. My favorite foods are deer bologna, jerky, cottage
cheese and peaches. I'll try to stay updated!
