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I was a doubtful. A few years ago I was totally against gastric bypass.... Now I am converted! See why below...
Alright already on May 20, 2010 7:08 pm
Well hello,
I haven't wrote in a while and thought I would drop a note with an update. I am 6 weeks, 3 days post-op. I am 46 lbs down I weight 222 lbs and holding. I am frustrated I have weighed this since week 3. When is this stall going to end???????? GRRRRRRRR Also, changes I have noticed: I am finally having regular BMs, whoa that took me 5 weeks to get regular, I was getting nervous. Energy level is out of this world and I feel like my ol' self. I have noticed that my PMS is 10x stronger..... lol I went on a rampage smashing/punching a dozen eggs out..... I posted a note about it, your welcome to check for it. It is a funny story. I am sooo afraid of eating too much and not loosing the weight. I am eating almost a whole Smartone TV dinner for a meal. 1 egg/cheese omlett, w/2 potato squares(homefries minus the fry part, I mash it....I need some recipe ideas. They don't really want me working out until week 8 but I am ready to start tomorrow. HELP>.. any ideas?
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All I can say is WOW on April 25, 2010 10:51 am
I was in Walmart today and found the cutest little pan to cook my egg in, it fits only one. Anyways, I went to the checkout and the cashier said that they make great eggs for muffin sandwiches. Since she was friendly enough, I told her that is about what I eat for a meal, she asked why, I said because I had gastric bypass. She replies. "what?? You don't need that, your skinny!" I said thank you for the compliment and told her I have been working hard at this. As I was walking out the door of the store, I found my eyes watering thinking to myself..... She just said I was skinny.. ( I still weigh 223lbs). But I have never heard those words in all my life. It's an emotional day for me, tears of joy, happiness and contentment. So to that avail.... I found I went to clothing store to try on some clothes..just to see. I am down to XL from 3x and +. OMG.
Now if I could just get the BM's flowing, I be all set :-)
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Bang, boom, da da bomb! on April 24, 2010 3:05 am
Well, yesterday was the first day post-op that I felt like my ol' self plus some. I had an extraordinary amount of energy and was very productive. I invited friends over for dinner. I made Sheppards Pie, Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits like (Red Lobster's), peas and homemade Chocolate Mayonaise Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. I enjoyed making it, smelling it but did not care to eat any of it. I also cleaned the house a bit and was pretty successful, I didn't do everything I wanted to but I did do some.
Ok, now I am still having problems going to the bathroom. I have had MOM last Friday and Yesterday, so far no results. And to top that off. Aunt flo just came for a visit. I am wide awake and it is 6am, been up since 3am. Thirsty.
I am also having trouble getting 64 oz of water in a day. I used to have no trouble before, but since I have a pouch instead of a stomach.. go figure.
No pain still. I think I am free and clear of that.
I go back to the dr Thurs for 3 week f/u. I am down to 224 lbs.
Then Friday we are leaving for Florida for 2 weeks. We are driving. I am kinda nervous to go on this trip so soon. but it may be a nice change for me. I pray no complications or issues. That is my only worry now.
ttyl
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Head Hunger.........whoa on April 17, 2010 6:56 pm
Ok. It is starting.... until now I didn't have any cares for any foods. Now since I have started back eating cottage cheese all foods I used to eat is starting to drive me crazy. I know I physically can not eat them, nor will I. But whoa... the feeling is real all of what you hear is true. I knew to expect it but I thought because post-op early on I didn't I didnt' think it would come. So here it is. I keep repeating, I have a new life.. and repeat the mantra Nothing taste as good as thin will feel. I went to BINGO cause that's about all I am allowed to do right now... I walked in and I looked around and noticed the majority of this population could benefit from this surgery. I also watched and observed what they ate. Cheeseburgers, hotdogs, chilidogs, french fries, potato chips, pizza, and more.. All the carnival food you would find... some ate constantly through the whole show. My sniffer smelled the food and my head was like mmmmmmmmmmmmm then whooooooooooooaaaaaa so I had a rational vs irrational argument with the self about this and I won. I know I physcially can not eat these foods. Someone who had the surgery two days after me said she had a family gathering with BBQ chicken, were on the liquid stage... and she couldn't resist and had just a taste of the BBQ sauce and became sick to her stomach. I don't want to do that. So, I am just taking it one step at a time. I got home and had my 1 teaspoon of cottage cheese... it went down easy. Cant wait for Thurs... I can have scrambled eggs and toast.. that is 1/2 of egg scrambled and 1/2 slice toast. oh well. 8 weeks will come soon enough... One step at a time
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post-op update on April 15, 2010 10:33 am
Well, where to begin....I am one week 3 days post-op. I started this journey at 262.At start of pre-op liquid diet I weighed 254. Today I weigh 230. 32 lbs down. My energy level sucks. I walked about 8 blocks x2 yesterday and thought it was like a marathon, I showered this morning and felt like I was an old lady, had to sit because I am sooo body fatigue. My mind is energetic but my body is far from it. I know this is because I am liquids. Have only had one BM since the 5th. That was last Sat. Called the office and they said to take 1TBSP MOM q1 hr until results, I am doing this now. hopefully results soon. They also oked me to start phase 2 today over Saturday. So I tried the tip of a teaspoon of lactaid lowfat cottage cheese... so far so good. But no more till I have a BM. My husband is frustrated with the low energy and has upset me for the first time during this journey. I told him how it made me feel and hopefully he will be more sensitive. He is not liking this part of the journey. Do I have any complaints? No so far. No pain. getting fluids. all minus protein... let me back track a bit. Surgery on Monday the 5th, Discharged Wed the 7th. Thurs 8th after protein shake, massive heartburn couldn't get fluids in... Friday 9th called office, come right away... Got there they assessed me and sent me to the hospital, admitted IV fluids 2 bags bolus, IV protonix stat, then IV drip of protonix... felt a 100% after Sat 10th discharged. Tried protein again... same feeling started so called office on Monday they said to stop the protein. More important to get the fluids. since then I did, but the energy has plummeted. This is where I am at now. WOW..can't believe 32 lbs down already though. Kinda scary in a way. Anyways, that's all for now. | Leave a comment.
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