kellybell
migrane
Oct 24, 2007
Ok, so I've had a migrane for about 27 hours now. No kidding. It was hurting so bad that I almost thought about going to the hospital last night. But I just took a sleeping pill, and went to sleep. I woke up in the morning and it was still there... i don't know if it's the birth control I just started taking, the Lexapro, the fact that I didn't smoke all day, or the fact that I'm on liquids and haven't had any real food...
That's a lot of different things that could be causing my migrane.
That's a lot of different things that could be causing my migrane.
pills and fills
Oct 23, 2007
Two dr appts in two days...
At the first appt, i got pills, and the second, I got a fill!
My pcp prescribed me Lexapro 10mg for moderate depression and generalized anxiety disorder. I'm a little nervous about starting a med like that. Everyone tells me that once you start, you can't stop. I've taken Zoloft in the past, and it didn't work well for me at all.
Today is the very first day I've taken in, and I've had a bad migrage since about 1 hour after I took it. It's pretty painful. For some reason, I seem to get migranes pretty easily when I take any kind of perscription medication... Tylenol did NOTHING for the pain, not even dulled it. It's hurting really bad. I hope this isn't an ongoing thing... I won't be able to take it.
ANYWAY, I got a fill today! 2.1 cc total! I somewhat wonder if that has anything to do with my head hurting because I haven't had any REAL food all day, just liquids. I'm happy about getting the fill, but I'm not gonna be able to write anymore because my head is hurting so bad.
At the first appt, i got pills, and the second, I got a fill!
My pcp prescribed me Lexapro 10mg for moderate depression and generalized anxiety disorder. I'm a little nervous about starting a med like that. Everyone tells me that once you start, you can't stop. I've taken Zoloft in the past, and it didn't work well for me at all.
Today is the very first day I've taken in, and I've had a bad migrage since about 1 hour after I took it. It's pretty painful. For some reason, I seem to get migranes pretty easily when I take any kind of perscription medication... Tylenol did NOTHING for the pain, not even dulled it. It's hurting really bad. I hope this isn't an ongoing thing... I won't be able to take it.
ANYWAY, I got a fill today! 2.1 cc total! I somewhat wonder if that has anything to do with my head hurting because I haven't had any REAL food all day, just liquids. I'm happy about getting the fill, but I'm not gonna be able to write anymore because my head is hurting so bad.
food
Oct 20, 2007
ok, ok, ok... food is my enemy. I have been eating sooo horrible. I know the only reason I'm still losing weight is because I'm in the "honeymoon" period still. I'm starting to get really really upset about it. I really thought I'd be able to eat way way less than this. I know that it takes a while to find your sweet spot, but I'm really really hoping for it. I really hope I get a fill when I go to the dr on Tues.
On another note, I saw the psych dr at the WLC and she thinks that I MIGHT wanna get on some LIGHT anti-depressants. I'm not sure how I feel about that, but it is something I would consider. I have a lot of anxiety and sometimes I just don't feel right. I can't believe how much my body has changed. I'm still SOOO glad I had the surgery, but for some reason, I can't seem to shake this sadness.
Well, my appt is tommorow with my dr, and we'll see what she says. I'm really nervous, because I don't like to talk about how I feel. It makes me feel weak.
On another note, I saw the psych dr at the WLC and she thinks that I MIGHT wanna get on some LIGHT anti-depressants. I'm not sure how I feel about that, but it is something I would consider. I have a lot of anxiety and sometimes I just don't feel right. I can't believe how much my body has changed. I'm still SOOO glad I had the surgery, but for some reason, I can't seem to shake this sadness.
Well, my appt is tommorow with my dr, and we'll see what she says. I'm really nervous, because I don't like to talk about how I feel. It makes me feel weak.
can't wait
Oct 15, 2007
I cannot wait for my next fill. I can't stand how much I am able to eat. I try really really hard not to be stupid, but it's not so easy sometimes.
For example, 3 days ago, I ate TEN CHICKEN NUGGETS!! OMG. Of course I was being stupid and eating without thinking, and it took me about 2 hrs to eat them all, but all I could think about was that I just ate about 700 calories, and that's how much I normally consume in an entire day... Sad...
But, happily (chicken nugget incident not withstanding) I have lost 32 lbs!!! I'ms soooo happy. I'm still glad I did this, and when I find my "sweet spot," I'm sure I'll be even more happy!!!
On a good note though, I got a book for my birthday (I asked for it) called "Eating Well after Weightloss surgery" By Patt Levine and Michele Bontempo.
It seems like it's pretty good so far, I just wish I had it earlier in this whole process. There are some good puree recipies, and there are recommendations as to when you can introduce each recipie into your diet for LapBand, RNY, and BPD and others. I thought that was pretty interesting! I'm really excited to try some of these recipies.
Speaking of food, I need to eat. It's 5:00 and all I've had to eat was cheese and crackers for breakfast, and a small cup of coffee. That makes for extreme hunger about now, and I'm likely to consume anything that's made of food! So I better get something good and healthy before I start eating Strawberry Jelly right out of the jar or something crazy.
For example, 3 days ago, I ate TEN CHICKEN NUGGETS!! OMG. Of course I was being stupid and eating without thinking, and it took me about 2 hrs to eat them all, but all I could think about was that I just ate about 700 calories, and that's how much I normally consume in an entire day... Sad...
But, happily (chicken nugget incident not withstanding) I have lost 32 lbs!!! I'ms soooo happy. I'm still glad I did this, and when I find my "sweet spot," I'm sure I'll be even more happy!!!
On a good note though, I got a book for my birthday (I asked for it) called "Eating Well after Weightloss surgery" By Patt Levine and Michele Bontempo.
It seems like it's pretty good so far, I just wish I had it earlier in this whole process. There are some good puree recipies, and there are recommendations as to when you can introduce each recipie into your diet for LapBand, RNY, and BPD and others. I thought that was pretty interesting! I'm really excited to try some of these recipies.
Speaking of food, I need to eat. It's 5:00 and all I've had to eat was cheese and crackers for breakfast, and a small cup of coffee. That makes for extreme hunger about now, and I'm likely to consume anything that's made of food! So I better get something good and healthy before I start eating Strawberry Jelly right out of the jar or something crazy.
first fill
Oct 08, 2007
I got my fill!!!! I'm not having much restriction at all. I expected more. Hopefully the next fill will be better. It hurt much more than I expected it to, but I'm cool now.
But best news of all is that I've lost..........28 lbs!!!!!!! I can't even believe how awesome I'm doing with the band. I am soooo happy I did this. I'm not worried anymore that I should have had RNY. I know I made the right choice for myself. It's so exciting.
But best news of all is that I've lost..........28 lbs!!!!!!! I can't even believe how awesome I'm doing with the band. I am soooo happy I did this. I'm not worried anymore that I should have had RNY. I know I made the right choice for myself. It's so exciting.
NSV
Oct 01, 2007
Wow. I've have more NSV's than actual SV's (lol) I am down a whole size now, in pants and shirts. People keep telling me that I'm looking hot, and I actually got checked quite a few times when I went out Saturday night! It's awesome! I zipped a pair of jean that I haven't worn since I was 6 mths preggo (about 6 mths was when i started gaining a lot)
On the other hand, people are sometimes making nasty comments, like :You need to eat: and "That's not enough food, you're gonna starve yourself." "that's unhealthy" ETC...... It's truly upsetting. And on the flip side, if I have one bad bite that hurts a little going down, or take a tiny sip of water, everyone jumps on me "You shouldn't be doing that" "You need to be more careful" "I told you this surgery was a mistake, you can't even eat like a normal person."
I was having breakfast with my friend Andrew, and he saw what I was eating (one scrambled egg and a half slice of wheat toast) and said "That's not enough. You need to eat more. You can't live on that."
I actually wanted to tell him to shut the fuck up. But I didn't. I handled it well. This is something I want to talk to the psychologist about though. It really bothers me, and I get quite upset about it when people make comments. I feel like they're trying to sabotage my weight loss (subconsiously) or that they think I"m not doing well with the band.
Frustration.... but looking forward to some more NSVs!!
On the other hand, people are sometimes making nasty comments, like :You need to eat: and "That's not enough food, you're gonna starve yourself." "that's unhealthy" ETC...... It's truly upsetting. And on the flip side, if I have one bad bite that hurts a little going down, or take a tiny sip of water, everyone jumps on me "You shouldn't be doing that" "You need to be more careful" "I told you this surgery was a mistake, you can't even eat like a normal person."
I was having breakfast with my friend Andrew, and he saw what I was eating (one scrambled egg and a half slice of wheat toast) and said "That's not enough. You need to eat more. You can't live on that."
I actually wanted to tell him to shut the fuck up. But I didn't. I handled it well. This is something I want to talk to the psychologist about though. It really bothers me, and I get quite upset about it when people make comments. I feel like they're trying to sabotage my weight loss (subconsiously) or that they think I"m not doing well with the band.
Frustration.... but looking forward to some more NSVs!!
no fill
Oct 01, 2007
Ok, so exactally what I was afraid of happened. I went in for the fill, and Dr Tom wouldn't do it because of the stomach virus. I totally understand, and I'm not mad at all.
I REALLLLLLY wanted the fill though! But he went ahead and told me to come in next week and get the fill. He's not gonna make me wait until my next appointment. That made me really happy. I can tell I need it.
And the best news of all is that I've lost..........28.6 lbs!!!!!!! I can't even believe how awesome I'm doing with the band. I am soooo happy I did this. I'm not worried anymore that I should have had RNY. I know I made the right choice for myself. It's so exciting.
I bought a few new items of clothing and gave away 2 big bags of too big stuff that I will NEVER fit in again!!!! I told myself I wasn't going to buy clothes, but I can't help buying a few new items since I WORK IN A CLOTHING STORE. Being fashionable is important, and I can't wear clothes that are way too big for me.
I experienced "feedback" for the first time last night. I was eating a chicken quesadilla (which I"ve had before) and halfway through, it just did NOT agree with me. I should have been taking smaller bites and chewing better too...Thank goodness I was at Luke's house picking up nathan, and his bathroom is right near the kitchen, so I had to RUN. If I was at my house, I never would have made it. It was pretty gross. And I got the STUCK feeling which is just awful. It hurts so bad. Just like when I was pregnant and I got sick, I never wanted to eat that food again--it's the same way with the band. If something hurts or makes me sick, I won't eat it again for a long time, even if I want it. It scares me.
I'm on solids now, and I'm worried that I'm not gonna be making good food choices. It's so hard for me to pack my lunch every day, and there are all the fast food places right in the mall that I could eat. I'm on a kick right now where I don't want to eat at all. Nothing sounds good to me. The stomach virus is almost gone, so I hope that helps. You would think I'd lose a bunch of weight from not eating ONE SINGLE THING for almost 3 days, and even then, barely eating anything. But no. I guess my body was conserving calories incase I was starving, cuz it didn't make me lose ANY weight. NONE. Couldn't there be ONE benefit from being sick for almost an entire week?? I guess not.
I REALLLLLLY wanted the fill though! But he went ahead and told me to come in next week and get the fill. He's not gonna make me wait until my next appointment. That made me really happy. I can tell I need it.
And the best news of all is that I've lost..........28.6 lbs!!!!!!! I can't even believe how awesome I'm doing with the band. I am soooo happy I did this. I'm not worried anymore that I should have had RNY. I know I made the right choice for myself. It's so exciting.
I bought a few new items of clothing and gave away 2 big bags of too big stuff that I will NEVER fit in again!!!! I told myself I wasn't going to buy clothes, but I can't help buying a few new items since I WORK IN A CLOTHING STORE. Being fashionable is important, and I can't wear clothes that are way too big for me.
I experienced "feedback" for the first time last night. I was eating a chicken quesadilla (which I"ve had before) and halfway through, it just did NOT agree with me. I should have been taking smaller bites and chewing better too...Thank goodness I was at Luke's house picking up nathan, and his bathroom is right near the kitchen, so I had to RUN. If I was at my house, I never would have made it. It was pretty gross. And I got the STUCK feeling which is just awful. It hurts so bad. Just like when I was pregnant and I got sick, I never wanted to eat that food again--it's the same way with the band. If something hurts or makes me sick, I won't eat it again for a long time, even if I want it. It scares me.
I'm on solids now, and I'm worried that I'm not gonna be making good food choices. It's so hard for me to pack my lunch every day, and there are all the fast food places right in the mall that I could eat. I'm on a kick right now where I don't want to eat at all. Nothing sounds good to me. The stomach virus is almost gone, so I hope that helps. You would think I'd lose a bunch of weight from not eating ONE SINGLE THING for almost 3 days, and even then, barely eating anything. But no. I guess my body was conserving calories incase I was starving, cuz it didn't make me lose ANY weight. NONE. Couldn't there be ONE benefit from being sick for almost an entire week?? I guess not.
