DawnD1964

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I know I don't get on here like I should. It has been so hectic with family moving in (there was 12 of us here for awhile) and i only have a 4 bedroom house. We are finally down to 6. which is more manageable. I am having a hernia repair and tummy tuck done tomorrow. I can't wait. I have heard the tummy tuck surgery hurts worse then the original surgery. Not looking forward to that part. I have been having a problem getting my protein in which sucks. I am suppose to get 60 grams a day in and after the surgery I need to have 80 grams/day. On a good note I have went from 310 down to 168 i was down to 159 but gained a few back. But I am okay with my weight. I have went from size 26 pants and now wearing size 14 and some days they are too big. Can't wait to see what size I will be in after the tummy tuck. Dr estimates around 8 lbs of skin he will be taking off. My hair is still thinning out which sucks. I still have a lot of other health issues but I am dealing with them the best I can. 

I had my surgery on June 6th. I had open gastric bypass. The surgeon had to cut me longer then expected. he detected a hernia around my naval. He took it out. I felt like such a wimp having to push the pain button a lot. But my nurse Tim was awesome. I was telling him how I felt and he said whoever says you are a wimp didn't just have their stomach cut open like that. Feel like I was gutted like a fish but it was worth it. Even though I am only a few days out I know I made the right decision. In the hospital I didn't have any nausea at all. the drs said that was very rare. I am slowly increasing the amount of protein I can take in. I am still not sleeping well. I just cant get comfortable. But I know this is only temporary. Im just glad to be home and alive. 

 I am halfway through my liquid diet and am having anxiety issues. It is hard when you live with young adults and a 5 yr old. I occasionally have to make meals which is a test to my determination. But the last 3 days I haven't had to fix nothing but my food. But as each day goes my I get more irratable. I keep telling myself I only have one more week to go. But it doesn't seem to be of comfort. Even getting on the scale last night and losing 3 more pounds hasn't helped my mood. I haven't weigh this low in over 10 yrs. 

I am beginning to think most of it is cabin fever. I don't get out much at all. I don't have a vehicle so have to depend on others to take me to doctor and store. and thats the only 2 places I normally get to go. So I get off the mountain twice a month. It has been raining all the time. I live in a block house that stays cold and damp. I can't wait to get out more. 

Does anyone have anything inspiring ideas to help me with this liquid diet?  

Getting off here and finding something to do. Have a good Memorial Day 

 Well I finally got my surgery date set and am currently on the liquid diet. I will be honest this liquid diet sucks. I crave something to sink my teeth into. I was dishing out the grandkids supper the other night and almost took a bite of mac and cheese. That was a close one. I could pass the job onto other and probably should but I have to deal with it sooner or later so I might as well suck it up and just deal with it. Doesn't mean I have to like it. But I also look at it this way. I have been preparing for this surgery since September, I am not about to screw it up now. I have been smoke free for 13 months and even caffeine free most of those months. I use truvia sweetener. I did all these before I even found out I could have surgery. so some of the hard hurdles I had already conquered. I know I dont get on here much and I really don't know why I don't because this is a great site and I love seeing the pictures they are so inspiring to me.