Angela G.
11/21/06
Nov 20, 2006
okay so i came home last wednesday night around 6:30 pm
I have lost 21 pounds so far... I am struggling because i do not feel hungry but thirst is something totally out of control.... Patti I got ur comments today Mary Martha's class is small and very individually based.. the things i got was things i already liked. She has lots of good ideas and I think it is best just to wait. I went shopping after her class it only lasted around an hour I think. I have been eating different things like refried fat free beens, 2% shredded cheese, yogurt (carb control no sugar), carb and sugar control diced peaches, tomato soup made with milk and shredded cheese,baked sweet potato and thats about it. I am only intorducing one new food a day as every day my taste changes. I am sure I will cahnge that to once a meal soon. I am doing the protein shakes.. not pleasant but do it anyway and yesterday i got up to almost 50 grams of protein my goal is 62 maybe I will get it today. I am drinking about 2 bottles of water a day. And only eating around a ounce to an ounce and half at meals. I quit taking my pain meds Saturday because I think they was making me sick. Out of 7 days I had 3 good and every day is getting better. I didnt have a swallow test. But Fuzz didnt discharge me at lunch last Wednesday because I got sick after lunch... I think it was the liquid pain meds... but I was better after dinner. Morphine (sp) mad me hyper I slept none the first night .... 2 hours during the second day and like a baby the second night. They said I was the first patient they had make quit walking and go to bed. I walked the whole floor 47 times. But I think it helped because of the gas. My other friends informed me they walked one lap a day.... sooooo I over did it I think. But Thursday was okay then Friday and Saturday Yucky,,, Sunday MUCH BETTER!!! And yesterday was great. I have been walking 10-20 minutes a day either here at home or the store. My friends a family are shocked by how well I am doing. So today I great and hopefully tomorrow will be better.
I have lost 21 pounds so far... I am struggling because i do not feel hungry but thirst is something totally out of control.... Patti I got ur comments today Mary Martha's class is small and very individually based.. the things i got was things i already liked. She has lots of good ideas and I think it is best just to wait. I went shopping after her class it only lasted around an hour I think. I have been eating different things like refried fat free beens, 2% shredded cheese, yogurt (carb control no sugar), carb and sugar control diced peaches, tomato soup made with milk and shredded cheese,baked sweet potato and thats about it. I am only intorducing one new food a day as every day my taste changes. I am sure I will cahnge that to once a meal soon. I am doing the protein shakes.. not pleasant but do it anyway and yesterday i got up to almost 50 grams of protein my goal is 62 maybe I will get it today. I am drinking about 2 bottles of water a day. And only eating around a ounce to an ounce and half at meals. I quit taking my pain meds Saturday because I think they was making me sick. Out of 7 days I had 3 good and every day is getting better. I didnt have a swallow test. But Fuzz didnt discharge me at lunch last Wednesday because I got sick after lunch... I think it was the liquid pain meds... but I was better after dinner. Morphine (sp) mad me hyper I slept none the first night .... 2 hours during the second day and like a baby the second night. They said I was the first patient they had make quit walking and go to bed. I walked the whole floor 47 times. But I think it helped because of the gas. My other friends informed me they walked one lap a day.... sooooo I over did it I think. But Thursday was okay then Friday and Saturday Yucky,,, Sunday MUCH BETTER!!! And yesterday was great. I have been walking 10-20 minutes a day either here at home or the store. My friends a family are shocked by how well I am doing. So today I great and hopefully tomorrow will be better.
11/16/06
Nov 15, 2006
Hello! I am back from the hospital and doing good. I got discharged around 6:30 PM last night. I have lost ten pounds so far.... It has not been very pleasant at times. But hopefully very worth it. Thanks to my family and friends who have been so supportive. I will write more later. Ang
11/10/06
Nov 10, 2006
Hello All!!
First I want to say I am so very proud and privilaged to know all of
you. I think you are all very brave. So naturally I am just as
excited for myself. And some of you truely inspire me. Amy I
appreciate you sharing ur experience with me. And I hope you are
doing well. Julia I hear you are home and I hope things are going
well. Deborah good luck to you and thanks so much for sharing
your story with me as well. You truely did inspire me and gave me
quite a bit to think about and keep in mind. And Dottie thank you for being you! I just heard from the hospital and I am to be there Monday at 9:30 AM. Thank goodness I am not first case as they had suggested. shewww Anyway the last 3 days has been rough.... I have tried so hard to get ready to leave work for the next 2 weeks. To leave my home and my child and pack. I am a single parent so I had to make all sorts of arrangements. I had my nutrition class Wednesday in a small room beside Mary Martha's office. I wasnt alone I was with Pam who is having surgery 11/27/06 & another lady who is having her surgery the day after mine. It was quite nice. I felt I learned a lot. I took notes and we received samples and copies of some of the things she dicussed. Then Thursday first thing I had an ultrasound. They look at your gall bladder, kidneys and liver. I had to lay on both sides and my back... I had ky all over me...lol Anyway then to the preop assessment with anesthesia. That was as I expected. Then to the lab collections and the lady there that took ur name. Was so RUDE... anyway that was an ordeal but short and sweet. Then to see Fuzz and that was easy too. I have a lot of peace about everything. I am not nervious more anxious. Anyway just wanted to share!
First I want to say I am so very proud and privilaged to know all of
you. I think you are all very brave. So naturally I am just as
excited for myself. And some of you truely inspire me. Amy I
appreciate you sharing ur experience with me. And I hope you are
doing well. Julia I hear you are home and I hope things are going
well. Deborah good luck to you and thanks so much for sharing
your story with me as well. You truely did inspire me and gave me
quite a bit to think about and keep in mind. And Dottie thank you for being you! I just heard from the hospital and I am to be there Monday at 9:30 AM. Thank goodness I am not first case as they had suggested. shewww Anyway the last 3 days has been rough.... I have tried so hard to get ready to leave work for the next 2 weeks. To leave my home and my child and pack. I am a single parent so I had to make all sorts of arrangements. I had my nutrition class Wednesday in a small room beside Mary Martha's office. I wasnt alone I was with Pam who is having surgery 11/27/06 & another lady who is having her surgery the day after mine. It was quite nice. I felt I learned a lot. I took notes and we received samples and copies of some of the things she dicussed. Then Thursday first thing I had an ultrasound. They look at your gall bladder, kidneys and liver. I had to lay on both sides and my back... I had ky all over me...lol Anyway then to the preop assessment with anesthesia. That was as I expected. Then to the lab collections and the lady there that took ur name. Was so RUDE... anyway that was an ordeal but short and sweet. Then to see Fuzz and that was easy too. I have a lot of peace about everything. I am not nervious more anxious. Anyway just wanted to share!
11-2-06
Nov 02, 2006
I am having gastric bypass surgery on 11/13/06. Its something I have been trying to do almost four years now. I have researched and read and feel very blessed to have been approved for the surgery by my insurance. My surgeon is really HOT. Seriously and he is also very experienced. I am WAY SUPER EXCITED!! I think this tool will help me accomplish a healthier, happier and smaller lifestyle. My close friends and family have been so supportive. They asked their questions, got their answers and have remained very open minded. I thank God everyday for the ppl who mean the most... and I think you know who you all are... I am now to the point where I am nervous, scared, excited, anxious, happy, and everything else all the time. Its a whirlwind of emotions and racing thoughts. I know right after the surgery I will probably regret it for a little while. As I have learned from so many others in support group. It takes time and a great support system to get on your feet and head down this new path. But really there is this small 8-10 month window of just melting off the weight. I want to take every oppertunity and make the very best of this that I can. I hope that my friends and family can help me remember why I choose this surgery. To also help remain positive and lift my spirits as I am sure I will be leaning on all of you for support. Watch Me Shrink! Love, Ang
