Jenna V.
Updates..with pictures!
Mar 04, 2012
Hi
I just wanted to write a blog to update you all! I know it has been a while since I have posted. The reason for this is I have been working hard to perfect a routine that works for me in regards to liquids, protein, vitamins, etc. It honestly feels like a full time job trying to get all of my liquids in but it slowly becomes easier as time progresses. I am currently in the "full fluids" stage of my diet (as of the 29th of Feb), which means I am "eating" such things as protein drinks (Premier), jello, greek yogurt, skim milk, strained cream soups, etc. I am thoroughly excited for the pureed stage (which I start on March 14th).
Firstly, I just wanted to say that my surgery went well. My surgeon said that there were no complications, which I am really happy about. I was poked a total of 9 times in order to finally get an IV in me (the anesthesiologist ended up doing it in the operating room). This I did not enjoy one bit.
I woke up in excruciating pain and was in recovery for almost 3 hours (due to the pain, my BP was through the roof and they were concerned). However, once I was pumped full of morphine and the pain started to subside, my BP went down and I was wheeled to my room. I did not take any pain meds after that and was up and walking about 5 hours later. I did not have any pain after the recovery room and I ended up going home on schedule, which was Friday February 17th.
I feel great! I love my sleeve! I am so thankful to have had this opportunity and have hope that my future will be filled with accomplishment and happiness. I am already down a total of 60 pounds since I started opti (Jan 19th), my blood pressure has lowered significantly and my feet are no longer swollen! They look like "normal" feet (what does normal mean, anyway)? Haha.
That's it for today. Thank you for reading my blog! There are 2 new pictures (one is a before and the other is a recent picture). They are uploaded under my photos! xo
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About Me
Guelph,
Location
27.6
BMI
Surgery
02/15/2012
Surgery Date
May 28, 2011
Member Since
