Hospitals are hard

Gwen M.
on 3/4/15 12:56 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

My dad's brain surgery was Monday and things have gotten a bit better every day since then for him. But sheesh, being cooped up in the hospital is challenging. There are times I want to eat (and do) just to break up the monotony. Just for something to do. I've mostly made healthy choices and I'm actually pretty proud of myself for taking care of me while taking care of my parents but, sheesh. I had an almond croissant yesterday just because I needed to get out of the room and do something that felt indulgent and distracting for a little bit. 

In slightly better selfcare news, I have managed to exercise every day so far. So yay for that. 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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mickeymantle
on 3/4/15 3:00 pm - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

hospitals have such crappy food in the cafeteria  , they might have yogurt 

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

Nmmsg
on 3/4/15 7:34 pm
VSG on 07/09/13

Hang in there, Gwen.  

Nancy

    

Learn from your family history and rewrite yours!

                        
cappy11448
on 3/4/15 8:16 pm

It is so hard to manage the diet when dealing with stresses like this.  I think you are doing great, and I'd encourage you to be gentle with yourself.  Do the best you can for now, knowing you'll get back on plan when the stress subsides.

I'll hold you and your Dad in my prayers.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

GoBlueGirl1998
on 3/4/15 10:26 pm - MI

I've been thinking about you. How is your Dad doing??

Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160

 VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis

GoBlueGirl1998
on 3/4/15 10:26 pm - MI
(deactivated member)
on 3/4/15 11:08 pm

Awesome Gwen, we are all thinking of you and your family, way to go with self care. And this too shall pass

                  

iloveravens
on 3/4/15 11:45 pm
RNY on 08/13/14

I've been wondering how your dad is doing.  I'm glad things are getting better day by day.  Keep us posted.  xoxo

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Luvmygs
on 3/4/15 11:56 pm
VSG on 12/04/14

Gwen, so glad to hear the surgery is over and your dad is recovering well. I know how hospital duty is very tense. I found it to be very tiring, even though all we do it sit. Pack some good snacks, food and bring some magazines and a good book. We do what we have to do to help our parents. They were always there for us. Wishing your dad a very good recovery. Christine

 
  

    

GooseGirl
on 3/5/15 1:10 am
VSG on 10/30/14 with

Gwen,

I am so glad to hear that your dad is doing better each day. I have been thinking about you and your family. I'm glad that you are taking care of yourself and don't beat up yourself when you do go slightly off plan. As long as you get back on track when things calm down a bit I think that you will be just fine. Right now it is important to take care of yourself and your family. 

And yes, I agree that hospitals do suck. 

 

    

    

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