Shandela
Beef and Blah
Jun 04, 2008
Okay so again it has been awhile. I am losing weight very slowly. Somehow I am not all that discouraged though. I can handle most foods now the only thing that doesn't stay well is carbohydrates. I can't do pizza at all and bread not so much. I can handle most meat though. So that is a plus. Last night I had a bunless burger with pickles, onion, mustard, and cheese. It was delish although I could only eat about half of it. I felt good and I stopped when I should so I didn't purge later. I down almost 30 lbs and I am 6 weeks post op. I know others have lost more but I am happy with where I am at. I still can't do protein shakes for some reason my stomach can't handle them. Fortunately my doctor said to just keep trying. I am eating lots of meat and eggs and cheese to help keep my protein up. I hope everyone else is doing well. Hugs and Peace. me
It's Been Awhile
May 12, 2008
Okay so I haven't posted in a while and so here I go....
I am doing well. I miss all of my favourite foods but I am sure it will be worth it in the end. I have lost almost 20 pounds and I am a month out. I wish sometimes that I hadn't done this but I cannot change it now. I remember Terri saying that this was the hardest thing she ever did. At first I didn't understand. I do now. I hope I just keep losing the weight. I will post again soon.
Hugs,
Me
I am doing well. I miss all of my favourite foods but I am sure it will be worth it in the end. I have lost almost 20 pounds and I am a month out. I wish sometimes that I hadn't done this but I cannot change it now. I remember Terri saying that this was the hardest thing she ever did. At first I didn't understand. I do now. I hope I just keep losing the weight. I will post again soon.
Hugs,
Me
MMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 26, 2008
Okay for everyone out there having to choke down their protein shakes. I have found the best kind. It is called UNJURY and you can buy it online. Man does it taste good. The hardest time I am having is drinking all of it. I mixed the chocolate in 2% milk and it was really tasty. It tasted just a bit stronger than chocolate milk. It was good. With absolutely no aftertaste and it has 20g of protein in 1 scoop. Okay just had to share.
Hugs,
Me
Hugs,
Me
ARRRGGGHHHH!
Apr 25, 2008
OMG! My scale says I gained a pound. I am not even 2 weeks Post-op I am so frustrated. I am so afraid this isn't going to work for me and that I will be back where I started. I am run down and tired and sick of puree food. I have followed all the rules this is so aggravating. Anyways I have decided I am not going to weigh myself at all and will only weigh at my surgeons office on May 5th. Keep me in your prayers. Hugs, Me
I AM FINALLY HOME!!!!
Apr 19, 2008
Okay so my surgery went not so good to say the least. I went in on Monday and for the actually surgery that went well. However, recovery was bad. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days instead of the original 2. I have found out that I am anemic and I was unable to keep my blood up. So 2 blood transfusions later and a PICC line in my heart I have finally been released. I was released with my hemoglobins under what they like but at least I am recovering. Now I just have to be super cautious not to get cut or anything so I don't start to bleed. Anywhoo now I am home and hoping that this whole thing goes much better. Because honestly I am really discouraged now and don't have much faith in this whole process. Sorry to rant.
Tomorrow is the Big Day
Apr 13, 2008
I am so nervous about tomorrow. I go in at 8:15 a.m. and my surgery is at 10:15. Please pray that it goes smoothly and that I will not regret this decision. See you guys on the losers bench. Hugs!
Hospital School
Apr 09, 2008
I am so nervous. My surgery is on Monday at 10:15 and I am totally terrified. What if I am making a mistake? Now I have a cough and am sick I hope I will be better by Monday so I don't have to cancel the surgery. I just need to get it done so I don't flip flop anymore. Anywhoo I have hospital school on Thursday and I hope it goes okay. So I am very anxious.
My DATE IS SET!!
Apr 06, 2008
I am so stoked. I have received my date for RNY it will be April 14th. It has been almost a month and a half since this process started and I am just amazed at how fast this process has gone. I am excited for this journey but nervous as well.
