Melody B.

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catleth 20 years, 7 months ago

Hi Melody, I read your post-op report and hope and know things will get better. Try to follow the diet and other instructions from your surgeon and other health care professionals. They really do know what they are doing. Or to put it another way, there is a method to the madness. I hope you get to the best thing I ever did stage soon. Remeber you lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks, that's 5 lbs a week which is awesome!!!! Cathy

Melody B. 20 years, 7 months ago

Hi everyone, It has been quite awhile since I last posted. I had lap rny on 7/22 and frankly have had lots of ups and downs. I have had my first day without some sort of achy stomach just two days ago. My dr. thought it was because of all the meds I take. I am slowly trying to add new things to my diet but still have a tough time of it with most of them. I am waiting and hoping for the day where I can say this surgery is worth it. I have found it very difficut to fit this regimented schedule of eating and drinking into my hectic lifestyle. I am getting better at it and hope it will be a little easier once I can eat a bigger of variety of foods and make myself realize that if I have to stop to eat, I need to do so as much as possible. It is not possible for me to stop and eat while I am teaching my class. My weight loss has been a little slow. I am down 32 pounds in seven weeks 224/192 but I am still happy with it. It seems like I get on this little mini plateaus where I won't lose for awhile and then drop 3 or 4 pounds. Anyway, I would also like to say that I love all your posts. You can really just hear all the personalities resonate through the posts. Contessa, you're like reading a page out of a goofy book every day. Lots of you are very entertaining. One question, are there any of you who couldn't tolerate bread but later was able to? I am craving a garden fresh tomatoe sandwich with mayo so bad. I really hope the problems with bread don't stay. I don't mind the sweets but I do love tortillas and bread. I know, the carbs you say. I would be careful not to get too many but my dr. believes that protein is very important but you should be able to eat a well balanced meal with all the food groups, in moderation. Thanks for listening and good luck to all the preops. There are alot of people who talk about how easy everything is but you need to keep in mind that it isn't true for everyone. There are those of us that have a difficult first few months (I being one of them) and are still hoping for the "best thing I every did" feeling to hit them. When you hear someone being dissed, speak up againt it. Silence is affirmation! Stay safe. Melody

Melody B. 20 years, 8 months ago

Just want everyone to know that I survived my surgery without any major complications. I did have a complication with my windpipe being too small for the two tubes. It ended up swelling and I had cortisone shot into my throat which left me with quite a sore throat. Still a little sore a week later. The surgery was harder than I though but I am only 8 days post op and feeling so much better. I haven't had too many problems with my liquid diet other than it being very boring. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and thoughts. I especially want to thank Lorraine who was the sweetest thing to call me in the hospital. She just underwent her surgery yesterday and I can't wait to speak with her when she is feeling better. Thanks again. Melody

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 9 months ago

Congrats you have come to the losing side, Welcome **Hugs**

wildchild 20 years, 9 months ago

Congrats to you! Welcome to the losing side. I pray everything went well and that you make a speedy and uneventful recovery. Keep smiling!:)

donnaa62 20 years, 9 months ago

Melody welcome to the losers side.. it will be worth it congratulations..

Lorraine C. 20 years, 9 months ago

Melody, Yahooo for you. you are on the losing side, or at least very close to it. Please let me know how you are doing. I worry. Take care. With much love and some prayers Lorraine

cinchouli 20 years, 9 months ago

So close to a new you and so many emotions! I haven't had mine yet but am hoping for this summer. My thoughts are with you before,during, and after. Keep up with the posts. They do help. With each reply you get there are 10 others you have helped or touched in some form or way. Listen to your peers and mostly your Dr. and support group. they know what you need. I'll be watching for those updated posts!

PookieW2 20 years, 9 months ago

Good Luck Melody!! May your slide to the losing side be as uneventful and pain free as possible. This is such an exciting time in your life. Take care and God Bless........

Sharon Neva 20 years, 9 months ago

MELODY~~ IT'S NORMAL TO HAVE SOME SECOND THOUGHTS.. But, just keep putting one foot in front of the other and taking your life day by day. There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road. Don't look back.... you're not going that way!