one week post-op
Apr 23, 2007
I am down 20 lbs according to my scale. I know this will slow down since I am now eating soft foods and adding calories. Very satisfied with my progress so far.
Food!!
Apr 20, 2007
My scale is showing that I am now down 17 lbs and I am so thrilled but we will see what the doctor's scale shows on Tuesday. I had a little bit of scrambled eggs for dinner yesterday. My husband also came home last night with ice cream from a local place. He got me a frozen yogurt, no sugar, only 8 calories. I told him it probably had no taste but it actually wasn't too bad. If I need a sweet fix, it may be just the thing. The best news is that I had no adverse side effects. I ate very slowly and little bites. I also got out of the house a little bit so, all in all, a good day for me. I was very tired though and slept the best I have since I had the surgery.
2 DAYS POST-OP
Apr 19, 2007
I am feeling better today, still some pain around the port area. My scale says that I am two more lbs down. My scale is different from my doctor's scale so on Tuesday will be more accurate. Based on this, I am down 15 lbs from pre-op to now.
Post-OP
Apr 17, 2007
1 day post op and feeling just OK. I have a lot of swelling and port pain but know that it will be worth in the end. From Pre-op to hospital, I lost 13 lbs. Happy that my journey has begun. I am going to go for now and rest.
1 day to go
Apr 14, 2007
Today is a low energy day for me. I was doing well on my clear liquid diet but today not feeling great. I am just so happy tomorrow is the big day. Good luck to all on their journey. I will see you tomorrow on the first day of my new life. Keep me in your prayers.
MYSPACE
Apr 13, 2007
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Day 5 of Pre-op clear liquid diet
Apr 12, 2007
Starting Day 5 and went I went in to grab my jello and broth for work, realized my two sons must have secretly taken my jello. Grrrrrrrrr!! I will have lots of water today. I know I shouldn't be weighing myself, but my scale said that I am 7 lbs down since Monday. At least that is something. Last night was tough for me. My husband and the boys were gone at soccer practice and I had to fight not to go gorge in the kitchen. I got on the internet and this site for support. It worked, I won the battle and did not cheat. My husband says how proud he is of me and that makes all the difference in the world. It motivates me to keep pushing. I am very lucky to have him in my life.
Tired!!
Apr 11, 2007
I am in Day 3 of my liquid diet and last night I started my period. (Sorry for the "too much information"). Can it get any worse? I am hungry and now crabbier. My family is so lucky. ;) I am doing okay on the liquid diet, just low energy. Will get back to you all soon.
BLAH!!
Apr 09, 2007
Well, am almost through my first day of the pre-op liquid diet. I know it will get worse in the next couple of days but wasn't so bad today except that I feel kind of crappy. I am nauseous and have a terrible headache. If I can just take care of my "head" hunger. The sugar free popsicles aren't bad though. Very excited, yet nervous about the surgery. I hope I can do it but have a great support system. Will be back later to update more.
Woo-hoo!!!
Mar 26, 2007
I got my insurance approval and my date set for April 16th. I am nervous and excited. Luckily, I will get to eat on Easter and start my liquid diet the next day. I will keep you all updated.!!
