7 weeks post op
Feb 05, 2010
Saw the doctor today and official weigh in is 38 pounds down. And I was wearing jeans so I am going to give myself another pound or two. Next appointment is in 2 1/2 months hoping for at least another 20 pounds almost under 200. WOW.
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Not happy
Jan 18, 2010
I am so not happy!! I am not full depressed but I am not my self. I am so mad I did this. I have such regret. I am a pros and con's kinda girl and the ONLY PRO is that I am losing weight. Everything and I mean everything else is a CON!! I hate to eat, I hate to take the meds, I am itchy all the time, My stomach hurts sometimes, I have thrown up a few times, and really bad. I know I am not getting enough everything and I am trying really hard. I have had a bad sinus infection that doesn't help at all. Amoxicillin (sp) bubblegum flavored (now I feel bad the kids had to take it) yuck. I worry all the time that I am not doing it right. I hear so many different stories about what you can and can't eat/do! I have awesome support at home and with my friends and that does help, I can't imagine if I didn't WOW! I keep telling myself It will be different in a year, but a year seems like such a long time away right now. I AM doing what I am supposed to. I am eating what I am supposed to. It just makes me SOOOO unhappy. I shuffle into the kitchen every night to crush my meds and take them with either applesauce or chocolate pudding to kill the taste. I take sleeping pills but I never sleep all night. I hate 3 am. I am not the type of person who even says HATE. Never liked that word. I am sorry I am complaining, It really is not me. Is everyone really soooo happy about their decision to do this surgery? I am nervous about losing my hair. I am ranting now and I will stop. It is 4:20 and I have been up since 3:30. I hope my next post will be more upbeat. I can't wait to read this in a year. We will see. No going back, right!!!
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Official weigh in
Jan 11, 2010
Friday, I went for my first post op appointment. I lost 23 pounds in 3 weeks. YEAH!! I did tell him that I do eat some solid food and really chew. He was not happy with me. My next appointment is in 4 weeks. I missed the support group and the transition class. My son was sick and I had an upset stomach. I really wish I made it. Maybe next month. Thursday will be 1 month. It has not gone by fast at all. I want to gulp a drink so bad and know I never can again. I am trying things that I never tries before. Still don't like alot of it. SO PICKY!!
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New year's eve
Dec 31, 2009
It's new year's eve, It makes two weeks today. Slow going. I am going stir crazy being at home. I know I am not eating enough. There is not much I like!! HATE all the protein things I have tried. I would give myself a shot if I could. I did have a scrambled EGG this morning. Chewed it so well, and it tasted so good. I don't think that I am supposed to have to many eggs but I thought protein between the egg and milk. I didn't get sick and I took it slow. I probably would eat it everyday if I knew I could. Wed the 6Th is a transition meeting that I can't wait to go to. I have soooo many questions. then there is a support meeting after, my first one yeah!!! I feel like I lost weight, I have my first apt with Dr. Roye on the 8th.
Everyone has been so supportive!!! Friends and especially family. I am so lucky. My Boys and husband have done everything and more for me.
I am going to try to go to a friends house tonight for new year's. I know that there is going to be alot of food. I also get tired fast so I don't think that I will make it till midnight. Can't wait till next year.
I hope everyone has a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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I think that I was hungry today
Dec 26, 2009
My family got McDonald's and Pizza, I am OK with it but I think I really wanted it!! I had half a pudding cup I had left. YUM, so satisfied. I really need to find out what I can and LIKE to eat. Tomorrow is my birthday and No Longhorn cheese fries or CAKE. I know it is all psychological but I am already bumming. Most of my socialization is lunch and dinner dates. This is alot of HARD work and I am only 1 week in!!! We will probably go to the movies but I would usually have twizlers. Water will be fine.
I only have one more day left of my blood thinner shots. Won't miss them. Still sore, and don't want to push it. Can't wait till I go to the doctors in 2 weeks. Want to see some results. I hope I can do this.
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Christmas morning
Dec 24, 2009
Christmas morning, You know your kids are old if you are up before them. I am going to try to go out today. First day after surgery. I hated being home on Christmas eve by myself. Didn't feel like Christmas. I know it is going to be tough and not sure what to bring to DRINK all day. Looking forward to going out. Not sure what to wear, been in PJ's for a week. Hope everyone has a great Christmas!!!
Slept all night, got up once but fell back to sleep, love lunesta!! But when got up I am really sore and need pain meds right away!!
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alot worse than thought
Dec 23, 2009
It will be 1 week tomorrow. I was told to be there for 10:30 for an 11:30 time. At 11:30 I asked what was up and was told by the man at the desk that my time was 12:30. Great, could have done another load of laundry. Anyway, that is how it started. Everyone was really nice. The IV was put in and It just didn't feel right but I didn't want to complain. They told my Mother like person that it would be 1 hr or 2 hours unless need to be cut open. 3 and 1/2 hours later I guess I was done. Loved the morphine drip. But my arm started to get hard and needed to change my IV. Saw that coming. Guy nurse and the girl nurse awesome. Felt great, my brother and father visited. I guess I got to much morphine slept like 24 hours. Then sent to Coop. Down hill from there. a couple of nurses were nice but most made it seem like I was a burden. The only thing I asked for was to go to the bathroom and I haden't even gotten up yet. VERY gassy, Must have gone to the bathroom 100 times. I would just unplug my own IV and go by myself. then plug it back in. They gave me my high blood pressure meds in my IV and I had a reaction, Anxiety, a rash felt awful. It happened twice, then nice nurse said lets try it in a drip. It worked. My poor roommate was in alot of pain and never slept. Noises all night. not her fault. I never slept either. The only thing I ate in the hospital was chicken broth and apple juice once. Just before I left on Saturday. SOOOO sick at home, crying why did I do this. HATE the protein shakes!!!!! Worried what am I going to eat to stay healthy. So much info from everywhere. I kept asking friends that had the surgery did they have a hard time. Some said yes I asked WHY didn't you tell me? They didn't want to worry me. I would have liked to think the worst and not been so shocked.
Everyone says it's like childbirth you will forget it and be happy. I am starting to feel alittle better so I just hope so. Just keep thinking Next year!!!!! I just really need to find the right things to eat. I am VERY picky and hate the smell of things. This should be fun. I have tried alot and I am sure that I will try alot more.
My husband and kids have been huge help. Husband must have gone to the market 5 times for me. Then went to the mall before christmas to buy me a mug warmmer. SOO lucky!! Christmas is in two days, Looking forward to seeing family and friends. My first doctors apt is January 8Th. Can't wait.
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Getting Close
Nov 25, 2009
Hi, my name is Annie, I live in RI. I have always been overweight. I am one of 9 children, The middle child. (enough said) I had a great childhood and a loving family. I am married to a wonderful guy for alittle over 19 years. I have two boys 17-14.
It is Thanksgiving and I am up early. I am thinking about this being my last one FAT. I am having the surgery on December 17Th, 2009. I am excited and nervous. I still have a ton of questions. I hope that during my pre-op apt I will get the answers i need. This has been a long time coming and it feels kinda weird that it is finally here. I have had Friends that have had this done. some are success's and some are not.
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