- Name: Becky Hanlin
- Username: camel0t72
- Location: Hopkins, MN, USA
- Member Since: 11/11/2010
- BMI: 27.1
- Surgery date scheduled
- Surgery Type: RNY (06/23/11)
- Surgeon: Laura July
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Almost 8 weeks out! on August 14, 2011 3:26 pm
I cannot believe how time flies. This next Thursday will be 8 weeks out. I'm down 27lbs and average of 3.5lbs a week. I go back and forth on if its enough. The nurses at the clinic say I am right on track. However, I know one person that lost over 40 in the first 6 weeks. When I read that I wonder if I am doing something wrong.
I only eat 3 times a day plus 1 protein shake. I'm under 400-500 calories a day. I'm walking as much as I can with the pulled abdominal muscle. Some days I feel amazing and others I feel like I am failing still.
Its nice to see my clothes getting looser and looser. I think I can get another 2-3 weeks out of my weekend work pants. I don't want to have to shop a lot. I'm dreading fall and winter as I have nothing that I can recycle for those seasons.
Ty says he can feel me getting thinner, I'm becoming bonier, LOL..
Food/solids have been okay. I have gotten stuff stuck, more than I ever thought I would. Coke really does work!! Meat cannot be dry, there has to be a lot of moisture. BBQ sauce is helpful and microwaving meat is a art form!!
I've been getting all my protein, but have been bad with vitamins and liquid. I'm looking forward to this week as I'm going to start lifting again, nothing focused on my abdominal muscles, but I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine.
I'm close to the onerderland, I'm so excited, I have not seen that in almost 10 years. I just ordered my "congrats on onerderland" prezzie for myself. I figure by the time it gets here I will be there. :)
Until later, have a wonderful week and here is the latest pic of me!!
~Beck
 
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The light at the end of the tunnel! on July 19, 2011 2:17 pm
Has finally arrived! What a difference a week can make.
Last Tuesday I went back to the PA and the clinic, they had the results of my blood work. I have a Thiamine and Magnesium deficiency as well as a build up of acid in my stomach.
I'm so happy to have some validation. When Maggie looked at my levels she said "no wonder why you feel so bad." The plan was get B1 shots every day last week and go to ambulatory care to get an IV of magnesium. She also decided to start me on pureeds early thinking it will help with the acid in my stomach, still taking the antacid 1 hour before I eat. Nor did she hesitate to sign off on my additional 3 weeks of short term disability. By Thursday the nausea was almost completely gone.
One week later, I have NO nausea, none!!! WOOT!!!! I have started eliminating the antacid to see how it feels before eating. Yesterday I thought I would try a little solids as pureeds have been going so well. I tried a little fish. That did NOT work!!! It got suck and I had to force myself to throw up. ACK, that sucked so bad, it was very painful. Today I ate chicken and a little mashed potatoes. I had no issues, I will continue to start introducing more solids, but I will be leaving the fish alone for awhile. Its a slow process, but it is really happening.
Ty comes home in 2 days, I am so happy. That was actually why I started the solids now, if I was to have an issue I didn't want it to be on the first day he was home.
I'm almost 1 month post-op and am down 18lbs, 40 since the first of the year. I was able to get into an old pair of jeans that are 18/20, very excited about that new development. Since feeling better I have been able to go do more things. Visit with my friend Lisa before they leave for Beijing, get my toes done and a hair cut. This weekend I have a friends barbeque I am attending, I'm looking forward to some grilled chicken.
Hope everyone out there is having a great week!!! I cannot thank everyone enough for the emotional support you have given me during the last month, it was a tough road, but it was made easier because of you!!
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So when does it get better? on July 11, 2011 2:09 pm
It has been the toughest recovery that I could imagine. I'm still consistently nauseated, every time I move I feel like I am going to yak. I'm on the 3rd regime of meds, this one is doubling up on the Zofran and taking it every 6 hours in addition to Rx strength antacid. I got this new order on Friday, Saturday I felt pretty good, still nauseated, but not as bad. If I were to rate how I feel normally it is a 6-7, Saturday I was at a 3-4. I still wouldn't have been able to work, but at least I wasn't going to puke.
Then Sunday came around and I wanted to die. Diarrhea all day long, the nausea was at a 8-9, I didn't get out of my PJ's all day. The meds didn't help at all. Today has been a roller coaster. This morning was normal, still sick, but this afternoon the diarrhea is back and the nausea is worse. Meds are not helping. 
I see the Physicians assistant again tomorrow. I think we will be trying something else. I am hoping that since being moved back to broth didn't make a difference they will allow me to try purees this week like I was supposed to. I'm not holding my breath though.
When I saw Maggie, the PA, on Thursday she told me not to worry about work, that I would not have to go back until I feel better and if I need them to fill out anything they will. On Friday she told me to bring the STD paperwork with me on Tuesday. I'm going to ask for the additional time off. I don't think it will be an issue.
I am depressed, feeling like I am going backwards. I am sick of feeling sick. I got to talk to Tyler last night, it made me feel emotionally better. I am hoping solids will help.
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Off to the ER I go... on July 6, 2011 8:03 pm
I have been nauseated since the Tuesday after my surgery. Dr. July has tried 3 different medicines to help my nausea and nothing is working. I am exhausted for feeling sick all the time. I do not vomit, and I am passing gas and having BM's, but I just am constantly nauseated.
Yesterday Dr. July finally sent me to the ER. 4 hours, 1 CAT scan and lots of tears, the ER Doc told me my belly is fine. Thanks the Gods!!!  However, he said some people just experience nausea until they can start eating solids. They gave me a whole bag of fluids in one hours and liquid Zofran. That helped for that evening, however I woke up this morning and it is back just as bad as before. My surgeons nurse called this morning to see how I was and what the ER doc said. She said she was goign to tell me the same thing. I told her the same and I am concerned as I go back to work next week, she said to call on Friday and we can talk about that then.
I am really concerned because I am scheduled to go back to work next week and I have not had a restful recovery. I'm going to ask my surgeon to extend my leave. My work allows for 6 weeks, so I am going to ask for the remainder, but I am really worried she will not give it to me. I believe it is justified, there is no way I could work feeling the way I do, none!!! I have to believe as a care taker, she will extend it so I can recover the way I am supposed too. 
Tonight I had acupuncture, and that seemed to relieve the sickness a tad, I hope between that and the herbs I got will help some. I'll lost 11lbs since the surgery, but seem to have stalled this week. That concerns me too. I just have no energy, I have to force myself to eat and drink do I don't get dehydrated. With Tyler being gone, I just want to cry, I keep reminding myself I can do this, that I am strong enough, but I am having a had time believing it. I'm sure I will feel different tomorrow, but tonight I just want my sweetie and I want to cry on his shoulder and have him tell me it will get better.
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I can still pass gas, but no poo! I'm trying not to be concerned, and I don't want to take MOM, it tore apart my system prepping for the surgery and the thought of taking it again when my tummy still hurts from the surgery just makes me want to cry.
My boyfriend says he can see it in my face and waist, but I don't see it yet. I continue to take pictures hoping to notice. 
