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I am a 26 year old stay-at-home mom of one, Don't call me a housewife, or a homemaker! My daughter, who will be 3 in July, is the center of my universe. She is my major drive behind my decision to have bypass surgery. I have been happily married for 3 and a half years to a super supportive guy who has been a great supporter of my getting healthy. I made the decision to have surgery in the fall of 2007, and have been losing since January 7, 2008. Midway into the process I switched doctors, and I am very happy with my decision to switch. I have continued to lose weight, and am hoping to have surgery in June or July of 2008! I have a lot to lose, but I am fortunate that I am quite healthy, and mild hypertension has been my most major health problem due to my weight. I also realize the benefits of having the surgery while I'm still "young" and can bounce 
back and really embrace life. I know it's a long trip, but the future looks so much brighter!
5 days ago
Ok, so today, I'm angry. I am 3 and 1/2 months post op and down almost 100lbs and I am almost wishing I hadn't done this. First of all, I am completely off track with what I should be eating because I was sick AGAIN. I have had 3 strictures, pneumonia and a viral infection (both of which were compliments of the ER!) I am finally beginning to feel better than I have been, but I have been sick to my stomach so much from the strictures and being sick that I just don't know how I should be feeling. When I'm a year post-op, will I still feel sick to my stomach all the time? Everything just kind of feels different in there.
So, it's fall, my absolute favorite time of year. The crisp air, apples, pumpkins, cider, all this wonderful stuff, and I can't have any of it. Well, I'm not supposed to anyway. Do you realize how much of our culture and society revolves around food!!! It's making me absolutely crazy.
The biggest problem I keep running into is that I am NOT a cook. I hate cooking, and guess what, there's not much that you can have post-op at this stage that you don't have to cook. I just keep realizing everyday how much I can't eat, and I feel like I'll never eat again. More than anything I want fresh vegetables, and fruit. I want a ceasar salad! I want to bite into a fresh apple. I just hope that maybe this time next year I'll be able to have some of these things in moderation.
I also think I totally have body dysmorphia because I don't feel like I look any different. My super awesome supportive husband keeps telling me how great I look, and I don't feel any different. I was hoping I'd have a lot more energy at this stage. I feel like I've been stuck at this point for so long. I just want to be able to eat real food again
Be the first to leave a comment.So, it's fall, my absolute favorite time of year. The crisp air, apples, pumpkins, cider, all this wonderful stuff, and I can't have any of it. Well, I'm not supposed to anyway. Do you realize how much of our culture and society revolves around food!!! It's making me absolutely crazy.
The biggest problem I keep running into is that I am NOT a cook. I hate cooking, and guess what, there's not much that you can have post-op at this stage that you don't have to cook. I just keep realizing everyday how much I can't eat, and I feel like I'll never eat again. More than anything I want fresh vegetables, and fruit. I want a ceasar salad! I want to bite into a fresh apple. I just hope that maybe this time next year I'll be able to have some of these things in moderation.
I also think I totally have body dysmorphia because I don't feel like I look any different. My super awesome supportive husband keeps telling me how great I look, and I don't feel any different. I was hoping I'd have a lot more energy at this stage. I feel like I've been stuck at this point for so long. I just want to be able to eat real food again
