Finally I am posting

Jun 22, 2011

It is eight days after surgery and it has taken me all this time to post. I have been so caught up in what to do when that I run out of hours in a day.

Surgery went very well and I did great in the hospital. I was home in two days and had the hardest time with gas. Gas X helped a little and thank god for the pain killers. The isopure tasted like fermented fruit and I gagged. Everything I tried that was fruity was turning my stomach. I blew up from the salt of the low sodium broth and probably after surgery stuff. Meanwhile I walked and walked and walked. I think I might have made it to Florida and back; very far considering I live in CT. [A Huge exageration, but that's how it felt.] When I walked, I felt better. Standing up worked.

So on the third day home, I realized I needed my water pill back  that I had taken for 30 years. I called my doctor and he gave me back half. the dosage and that helped with the bloat. The gas got better and by the fifth day home, I was done with the pain killers. I also discovered I had developed a yeast infection. Probably from the antibiotics in the hospital. No wonder I had trouble with taste. Thrush makes it hard to swallow. It was me that was fermented not the drinks. lol. However if
I never have isopure clear again, it's okay with me.

This week is great. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Greek yogurt and Cream of Chicken soup. Who would have thought these simple foods would taste so good. Still walking many times every day. I see my doctor in two days. Looking foward to many more weeks like this one.
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Tomorrow is my day

Jun 13, 2011

As of tomorrow, I will be on the other side of this journey. I wish the best to all my friends that will have their surgeries tomorrow and a few days after. Thank you for all your feedback and company.
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Clear liquid days

Jun 11, 2011

Coming up to my surgery date and I have finished one of my three days of clear liquids. Am not hungry, but my stomach was not happy with the cranberry juce. I made the mistake of not cutting it with water. Everything settled down and I found the chicken broth not too bad. The sugar free Edys fruit pops were the best.

Thanks god for this website and all the postings. It keeps me focused on the prize at hand.

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First Week of Pre-op Prep

Jun 03, 2011

One week down of my 1000 calorie diet before surgery. Doing well with food choices. I do get headaches, so I add a little more protein. I am getting tired. I think it might be that I am exercising a lot and not eating enough calories for the amount of effort I am expending.

Can't wait for surgery and move on.
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About Me
West Haven, CT
Location
30.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/14/2011
Surgery Date
May 17, 2011
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I have lost 156 pounds

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