jdk77's Blog

Doing Great

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:00 -0700

Well, everything's going really well. I had such a good experience in Mexico. The past few weeks have been uneventful. I love not eating! I just don't think about it anymore.
Now that I can have some food, I've had eggs, deli meat, lots of yogurt, cottage cheese, and mashed potatoes.
I need ...

Its all good.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:20:00 -0700

okay, after my family told me they wished I would wait another 6 months to think about it (WTH), I knew I was finally ready.
We made it Mexico with no problem. Went to Medernos--I didn't like it, but my DH did. We crossed over the border that was used ...

Setback?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:05:00 -0700

I picked my kids up today at my MIL's house, I told her i was getting excited and scared about my upcoming surgery (the 12th!)...She replied with, "We actually don't think you should do it"..
What the heck? Is this support? Doesn't feel like it!
I'm so mad right now.

I KNOW I'm ...

Nervous!

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:15:00 -0700

Okay, I'm getting so nervous about all of this. So many things are going to change. I want them to, I'm just anxious about it all.
I need to keep reminding myself of the positive things that will happen. I'll play more with my kids, run with my husband, feel good ...

Glycemic Index-Best foods

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:28:00 -0700

Milk Products:
Skim, 1%, cottage cheese, (lowfat or regular), Buttermilk, Low-fat plain yogurt, Low-fat fruited yogurt, Low-fat frozen yogurt ( artificial sweetener)

Fruit:
Most fruit and natural fruit juices, including apple, berries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, honeydew, oranges, pears, grapes, peaches, applesauce, (Cherries, plums and grapefruit lowest).

Meats:
Shellfish, "white" fish (cod, flounder, trout, ...

Protein and Vitamins

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:12:00 -0700

Thses are the proteins and vitamins (and a few meds to help with heartburn) that seem to be the most popular post op.
*liquid tylenol
*prilosec
*Nexium
*Zantac
*biotin (hair, nails)
*Multi vitamin- gummies
*liquid B12 (gnc)
*B-Complex
*Iron
*Calcium
*Tropical Oasis Calcium Citrate (post op for sure)
**Anti nausea medicine
Whey protein
Protein Bullets
*Extreme Pure Pro (liquid fruit, thin protein mix)
*Unjury protein mix ...

Preparation!

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:34:00 -0700

Need To Know

Things to Bring to the Hospital:
(besides the obvious things like clothes, toothbrush, etc.)
Pillow (the hospital ones are very flat!)
Heating Pad
Chapstick
Slippers or flip flops (to walk the halls)
Laptop/Book/Magazines
i-Pod (music)
Re-wetting Eye drops (after surgery - for those with contacts)

Food to have at ...

Getting Ready

Sat, 03 May 2008 06:39:00 -0700

Okay, Finally we're buying a plane ticket to Mexico. We visited my pcp who said he would still treat me if we go out of the country for surgery. But he wanted me to exhaust every option here first. We already have. All is good though, my husband needed to ...

April 26, 2008

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:34:00 -0700

Well, I've decided on the VSG procedure. I think its the best choice for me. I love the DS, but the malabsorption does worry me. It looks like a fantastic surgery, though. I'm not covered by insurance and was just "approved" by Dr. A's office in Mexico. My husband is still ...