make it through the surgery without any complications........

Started having issues with A-Fib again.  Just when I thought I would be coming off some meds - I'm put back on two more.  After being on the meds for about a week, my heart rate was low (42-45) and the Cardiologist cut me back on the meds and I need to see him in a month.  With over 120 lbs dropped so far, I thought the heart issues had gone away. Oh well.................what's a girl to do !

So I had an appt Aug 5th with the NUT and NP.  I am a little discouraged that the weight loss has only been 72 lbs since surgery (95.5 all together).  I am losing very slowly and some weeks do not lose at all.  I cannot keep my fluid intake up and have a hard time getting my protein in.  I cannot tolerate any protein shakes.  YUCK    I try to get exercise in, but there are only so many hours in the day.  I do feel great and have a lot of energy.  I was measured at this appt and have lost 10" at each area (shoulders, chest, waist,  hips, thighs and biceps).  I am constantly out buying clothes and as the seasons start to change will be buying even more !  I am happy with my progress so far but want more lbs to come off !  I always said that plastic surgery was not an option but lately.......... I hate the flab under my arms the most !  

Well it has been awhile since I posted any news.  I am a little over four months out and this last week has probably been the best I have been feeling since surgery in Dec.  I am disappointed with the weight loss so far.  Seems like the last 3-4 weeks I have been stalled with really no change at all.  I have an appt. on April 30th to see the NP and NUT.  Also will have my first set of blood work done since surgery.  I am curious to see what that shows as I haven't been as faithful as I need to be (or should be) with my vitamins, supplements and protein drinks.  Hair loss has been so much the last few weeks that I am surprised there is anything left on my heard !

Well... I did end up in the Hospital on the 18th for fluids by IV.  What a long 6 hours waiting for that bag to empty.  It did help a little and I felt better over that weekend.  I have gotten my fluid intake up to about 35-40 ounces a day.  I know it should be more and I'm trying as best I can.  I cannot believe how hard it is to even drink !