ArmyWife7806
2 months post-op!
May 23, 2011
Today is 2 months post-op for me. I can't believe its 2 months already. I've lost 32lbs since surgery and that's 63lbs total. I've been at stall for the past 2 weeks. My monthly is all screwed up so I think I'm retaining water. I haven't gained or lost anything in 2 weeks. I'm feeling pretty good now. I have alot more energy then I did the last time I posted a post-op update.
Finding food to eat that I can handle is getting easier now. I'm getting about 30-40g of protein in a day (that's without drinking shakes, I do drink Special K Protein water 1-2 times a day though). My Nutritionist wants me to get at least 50g of protein in by the time I go see her again in July. She also wants me to start eating 6 meals a day, instead of eating/drinking something every hour. I got lots to do til July lol.
On Mother's Day, I went shopping in my closet and I'm now able to wear things I haven't been able to wear in 2 years. I'm smaller now then what I was when I first arrived on this island (which I find amazing)! I just hope this stall goes away soon so I can start losing again! My husband will be getting out of the Army at the end of this year and I want to be under 200lbs when I get on that plane! I'm 243lbs right now, so that means I need to lose 43lbs in 7-8 months... I think I can do that!
That's my update! God Bless!
~Mandi
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Finding food to eat that I can handle is getting easier now. I'm getting about 30-40g of protein in a day (that's without drinking shakes, I do drink Special K Protein water 1-2 times a day though). My Nutritionist wants me to get at least 50g of protein in by the time I go see her again in July. She also wants me to start eating 6 meals a day, instead of eating/drinking something every hour. I got lots to do til July lol.
On Mother's Day, I went shopping in my closet and I'm now able to wear things I haven't been able to wear in 2 years. I'm smaller now then what I was when I first arrived on this island (which I find amazing)! I just hope this stall goes away soon so I can start losing again! My husband will be getting out of the Army at the end of this year and I want to be under 200lbs when I get on that plane! I'm 243lbs right now, so that means I need to lose 43lbs in 7-8 months... I think I can do that!
That's my update! God Bless!
~Mandi
1 Month post-op today!
Apr 28, 2011
I'm starting to get my energy back. I still have my bad days and good days. It's still trial and error with food everyday and it's kind of hard to get use to. I've lost 21lbs since surgery, thats 52lbs total! I did hit a stall for 10 days around the time of my monthly but the monthly never came. I'm very happy with my progress so far and I'm looking forward to see how much I lose by the end of next month.
Until next time,
~Mandi
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Until next time,
~Mandi
2 weeks & 3 days post-op
Apr 14, 2011
Well I'm not sore anymore, so I'm able to pick up/carry my youngest son that weighs 28lbs. I'm still super duper tired. I know I'm not getting enough protein in, its been the hardest thing... seems like anything with protein in it besides beans makes my stomach ache and cramp. I'm so over the pureed foods, I'm really wanting to start eat regular foods again but I know I can't right now so I won't. As of today I'm 1 lb from being 20lbs down since surgery... that will be 50lbs total. I can't believe it lol. Just wish I could get over being tired all the dang time, my house is a mess because I don't have the energy to do anything. Hopefully the tiredness will go away soon, very soon. Other then being tired, my stomach cramps in the morning when I wake up. I actually have to wait like 2 hours before I can eat anything. Those are pretty much my only complaints... Being tired, Stomach cramps in the AM, and ready for real food. I'm sure all those are normal but they are still annoying.
Well that's my update. Hope all is well with everyone else.
Until next time...
Take care and God Bless,
Mandi
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Well that's my update. Hope all is well with everyone else.
Until next time...
Take care and God Bless,
Mandi
6 days on pre-op liquid diet... 5 days til Surgery!
Mar 23, 2011
Finally the liquid diet is getting easier. I'm not as hungry as I was on day 1 which is awesome. I'm starting to get super nervous about the surgery but I'm not going to get cold feet. I think my nervousness is coming from fear of being in pain lol. I'm a big baby when it comes to pain lol. Plus I don't like staying in a hospital over night by myself but I will because I have before, I just don't like it. I know in the end this is what I want. I want a healthier life and I want out of my fat suit. If going through some pain to get what I want then I will and I will smile the whole time.
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Tomorrow I start my 10 day pre-op diet
Mar 17, 2011
I can't believe its already here. Starting tomorrow I will have 10 days til my surgery. I'm excited, nervous, anxious. I've been in this process since October 2010 and my big day is finally getting here, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and its gettin brighter. I figured I'd start blogging about my experiences, so I can have a place to vent just a little if I need to lol. I'm going grocery shopping to pick up Slim Fast, Milk, and soups for me and regular food for my hubby and boys. We are also going out to eat tonight so I can have my last hoorah since I wont be able to eat regular foods for awhile. I probably wont want any food after surgery but its going to be a rough 10 days prior to surgery lol. I'm hopeing I'll lose a few more pounds, at least 5 more pounds gone before surgery would be nice. Well I'm signing out for now. Got to go make a grocery list lol. Laters yall!
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About Me
Wheeler AAF, HI
Location
30.3
BMI
Surgery
03/28/2011
Surgery Date
Nov 19, 2010
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