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Time Flies when you are NOT eating!!!
Aug 04, 2008
I didn't expect to be having these issues, especially not so early out! I am not making the best food choices because I figure that if I have to eat then I might as well enjoy it. The sad part is, I don't enjoy it at all! I have also discovered that I don't even like drinking anymore. Before surgery I was a big drinker. I'd be out at the bars 3-4 nights a week putting away 6 beers at a time easy. This week I had a few beers and it just wasn't the same. The first two times I got drunk really really fast but it was a happy drunk. Now I am not as affected but I have no desire to be drunk or to drink. I went out on Saturday and ordered a beer and had maybe a sip or two. Yes, my doc has given the OK for those that are worried.
On Wednesday, 8/6, I am allowed to officially switch over to the final phase of my meal plan. I have decided to make the switch today, just a few days early. The final phase makes all foods available and I give up protein supplements as well as go down to eating 4 times a day (3 meals and one snack). The idea of 4 meals is less daunting so I won't be as likely to feel defeat knowing that I will never get them all in (that's what I felt with 6 a day).
So far I:
*dump on sugar (>7 g)
*dump on high fat carbs w/ no protein (handful of Doritos)
*feel nauseous about 2 times or more a day
*still have little to no energy to exercise, although I will start today!!!!!
*am not perfect with my supplements :(
I am taking the following meds and supplements:
*Citrate Petite (6-8 a day depending, 200 mg of calcium citrate per tablet)
*Feosol (2 per day)
*Flintstones (2 per day)
*Probiotics (2 per day)
*Actigall (2 per day)
*Lexapro
*Lamictal
*Rx Vitamin D since I am deficient
*B12
I plan to switch to a bariatric vitamin and iron supplement as well as add in some D3 from vitalady. I feel like an old woman!!!!!
Now for the all important part... At my one month surgiversary I was 220.4 which means I was down 18.4 since surgery and 24.2 since 2 weeks before surgery. I was steadily losing until I brought back alcohol. It's not worth it so I am putting an end to that. I was down to 217 but am now back to 219. Drinking is evil...
I will try to check back in more often! I lurk on the boards almost every day but am SO bad about blogging.
Kinda Frustrated... Not Really...
Jul 06, 2008
Other than that things have been good. I go back to work tomorrow and I can't wait!!! There has been nothing to do but shop since it's so hot out! It will be good to be around people again. My mom left today and it was my first day alone since surgery. Freedom!!!!
I have had a pesky pain in my upper left abdomen. It's odd because it hasn't always been there. I have to call my doctor to ask him some questions tomorrow anyway so I'll ask him about it them. It mainly acts up at night which is weird.
6 days out
Jun 29, 2008
Thanks guys! Things have definately been getting easier the further out that I get which is good. It's crazy having to live by the clock!
I am getting better at getting in all of my meals. I have been drinking protein bullets with 42 grams per bullet which is 3 oz. They taste NASTY but I only have to drink half at one sitting and then it's done. I haven't liked ANY protein shake yet so at least these are quick and relatively painless. My doc only wants me on protein supplements for 6 weeks and then I have to stop them so I am not too concerned about finding one that I love.
So far I am down 6 pounds from my date of surgery. That makes me happy, lets me know that it's working!!!!
My mom is staying with me while I heal. We've been running errands everyday. We go to the mall and then walk by the river. I am making sure to get plenty of walking in. I am still doing my breathing machine and taking my temp several times a day.
I started with my vitamins etc today. I didn't take Percocet yesterday and so far none this morning. I can't believe how well I am healing!!! It seems like just yesterday that I was researching!
Surgery completed, time for my new life to begin!!!
Jun 27, 2008
The worst part of the hospital was the upper GI test to check for leaks. The stuff they have you drink really is nasty. But, it was over quickly and then I was allowed to eat and drink things other than ice chips. Almost immediately upon my return to the room I was brought a popsicle. Oh that was like heaven!!!!
Being at home feels good. I still have a hard time eating over 1 oz (have tried mashed potatoes and oatmeal) and I have a hard time drinking more than 3 oz of protein shake stuff. Yesterday I had a protein bullet but it took me two sittings to finish it. So far Unjury protein really is my favorite. I think that I might order more of it. After 6 weeks I will be off of protein supplements so that is good.
I am able to take a percocet once every 6-8 hours which is good. I am allowed to take them every 4 so I figure that's a good sign. I've been walking WAY more than I have to (in the hospital I was up every 2 hours). I need to be better with the breathing machine but at least I don't have to do it every hour now that I am home.
Thanks for all of the support!!!
The Sun will Come out Tomorrow!!!
Jun 24, 2008
I can't believe that it's already here. 5 am will come early! I am the first surgery of the day at 7am.
Wish me luck!!!
Less than a handful of days left!
Jun 22, 2008
Last night my friends tried to get me to go out. I was cuddled up in bed reading and was feeling down over the current d-bag. I didn't go because I need to focus on me now. I date a lot which is good and fun but I don't want to meet someone right now. I need to avoid drama and focus on me for the next 3 months. Maybe I'll swear off sex for 3 months, considering that's basically what I use men for it should solve much drama.
I am still up almost 4 pounds from my original weigh-in. At my pre-op tomorrow I am worried that my doc will cancel my surgery due to this. One part of me says there is no way but then another part admits this could happen. I'll definately update tomorrow night!
Two Weeks and Counting!
Jun 11, 2008
Two weeks from today I will be having my surgery! 6/25 is the official date! I am so excited and nervous for many reasons.
My doctor didn't want me to gain weight and in the past month I've put on roughly 10 pounds. Now I need to dedicate myself to losing at least 5 of that so that he will go through with the surgery. I can't believe I let that happen!!! Granted I am bloated today so I am hoping that the damage isn't as bad as the scale actually indicated. The scale said 244.6 (YIKES) and I really need to drop some weight. Fortunetly my TOM is about to start so I will have some water weight to drop.
My sister taught me how to cook fish and gave me some good recipes. I am going to try to eat tons of fish before and after the surgery since it's so healthy. I am ready to be healthy, the bad foods are not even appealing to me anymore which is a relief.
The bad news is that I have thrown my back out. I can hardly walk and moving is painful. Getting my butt to the gym won't be an option for me!
Wish me luck!
Less than a Month!!!
May 26, 2008
My doc won't do the surgery if I gain weight or lose more than 5 pounds. I stepped on the scale the other day and was 236.8 and have to stay around 235. I need to monitor this more closely. The past month I have been a little lax and slacking off in the eating health department. I have a month to stay at 235!!! So nervous!!!!
Of course I have talked myself out of the surgery multiple times in the past few weeks. It's so terrifying. What if life after surgery is horrible and miserable??? I don't know what to do! I know that I will go through with it but my heart races whenever I think about it.. I need to spend more time on here...
Skinny Face! UGH!
May 16, 2008
Surgery Day Scheduled
May 10, 2008
June 25th is the day! I am excited and scared all at once!
Tons of questions are racing through my head. In a way I am relieved that I have almost a month and a half. YAY!
