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Three weeks today since my surgery. I am slow at healing, but things are progressing. I haven't been able to get to a support group meeting yet, but hopefully soon.
I am still feeling some of the after effects from eating that small little piece of cheese pizza. No more of that for a long long time.

Christina picked me up and we went to Tops tonight. I really enjoy getting out to see the group. We have a great group of people.
I lost another 4 pounds. That is 19 pounds since my surgery and 25 from my highest weight ever in July.
I'm starting to feel the loss and I can get into some clothes that I haven't been in for a long time.
I can't wait until I start getting more energy.I'm going to start walking on the treadmill a little each day.

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Wow what a day. I tell you now, DON"T eat pizza. I still feel like I have a lump in my throat and I've had indigestion and terrible bloating all day long. I have no energy today. I look at the pile of laundry to fold and I just can't think of doing it. My tummy is so upset and I'm afraid to eat anything now. I'm keeping up with the liquids and protein shake.
Just a really strange day. I'm hoping this feeling in my throat goes away. I sure hope I'm not developing a stricture.
I get weighed tomorrow at Tops. We will see if I lost anymore. My scale is showing me at a steady loss.
Going to read some then to bed.


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Man, we slept in until 10:00 am this morning. I must have been bushed. Went to the store and picked up a few things.

Spent most of the day reliving 10 years ago. It brought back all of the feelings and memories. Such a huge impact on America and all of the world to say the least.

I was a bad girl at supper and I tried a small piece of cheese pizza. It seemed to be ok, but later it didn't sit well with me. It felt like I have a lump in my throat.
Now I know why they don't want us eating white bread. It clogs up the pouch, and the cheese probably didn't help either.
Lesson learned. NO PIZZA.


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Well it took me most of the day but I managed to tidy the house between sipping liquid and eating. I didn't realize that eating and drinking would become a full time job...lol. I bought some G2 at the Dr's suggestion. It helps replace the electrolytes.
I made a beef stew today and had turnip, carrots and potatoes mashed up with a small piece of beef. It was tender and I chewed it well. No problems with it.
My eyes are really bothering me. Optometrist said just to wait it out until I'm sure there will be no more changes. Then I will go have them tested and get new glasses.Until then it's just do the best I can.
I'm really tired tonight, probably from all the house work. Going to bed early.

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Elwin is off today. We went and got some groceries. I must say it doesn't seem like much fun grocery shopping anymore. It only makes me realize how many foods I cannot eat. I know I have to start eating regular foods soon but I find it really hard to determine how much to eat. I picked up some stew meat and decided I's make a stew. At least I can mash up the veggies in it. I got some more popsciles and protein mix.
I was lazy today. We watched a movie then I laid down.
A little down today. Elwin went and got fish fry for supper at my request and I had a tiny piece of fish and 2 french fries and a teaspoon of coleslaw. It was good and my tummy tolerated it.



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Had my visit with the Dr and the dietitian today. Dr was pleased with the scars healing. He was worried about my color and energy.  I told him I was so weak . He told me that they had some problems during the surgery with adhesions in my stomach so it took about an hour and a half longer than usual. He told me It would take longer for me to heal inside and that I was 58 and that it would take a while for my strength to come back. He put me off work until at least October 3. I am to rest when I can but to make sure I get a little exercise as well. Slow and steady. I am to keep a watch out around the 30 day mark for what they call a stricture. Sometimes scar tissue will build up on the site of the incision and may partially block the entrance to the pouch.If I feel like things aren't "going down" like they should , I need to get in touch with him right away and he will do a scope to fix it.
I also saw the dietitian. She said I was dehydrated and I need to get that liquid into me as well as the protein.  I got some vitamins that I have to take 4 a day. All in all things went well.
I'm going to start writing down everything and calculating how much protein and liquid I am getting.

The rest of the day was quiet. I rested and did a little walk on the treadmill.



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The days seem to roll into one.I go to bed, get up, sit in my chair, start my routine and try to make sure I get enough fluids and protein in. I'm really weak and tired and a bit nauseous when I get up. My eyes are still not focusing like they used to. I go see the Dr. tomorrow. I have lots of questions. I'll pick up some vitamins from Kelly. I'm sure that will help. Not sure when I'm going back to work. I'll know more tomorrow.

I was hoping to go to the support group meeting, but Elwin works tonight and I don't feel strong enough to drive yet.
I don't feel comfortable with my meals yet. It seems senseless to cook something just for me as I can only eat a tiny bit.
I made some corned beef hash and had a little of that. It was good. I chewed it well and my tummy tolerated it so that will be a good dish. So far I've eaten fish, potatoes, hash, oatmeal and cream of wheat and of course the old fall backs, yogurt and pudding. I really like the Chobani greek yogurt. It has lots of protein . I get at least one glass of protein powder a day. It has 25 g of protein plus the 7 from the milk, so that's pretty good.
I am living on sugar free popsciles and ice chips.

off to bed.

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Some days are long. Today was one of those. This would be my nephew's 30th birthday. He was killed in a car accident in March 2002. I relive that day many times and I'm sure his mom, dad, sister and brother do as well.
He was a great kid. I still find it hard to believe that he is gone. Part of me feels a little bit at ease knowing he's not alone. Dad is there with him and my brother-in-law as well.

I'm sleepy today, don't have a lot of energy. I still find it hard to determine how much I should eat.

Got weighed tonight at Tops and I lost another 3.8 pounds. That's 15 pounds in two weeks. Not too bad.

Foot is killing me so it's off to bed I go.


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I'm feeling hungry or thirsty today, maybe because I don't think I got my quotas in yesterday. Had another good night sleep but my days seem lonely and emotional. I don't feel like I'm getting the hang of this eating pattern and at times I feel I may have overeaten especially if I have one popsicles after another, even though popsciles are basically water.
I go back to see the Dr on Thursday.I want to start going to the group meetings once I feel well enough to travel any distance.
I find checking out websites like www.obesity.com and sparkpeople gastric bypass groups are great. There is lots of good info and suggestions on these sites.
I have so little energy, I get tired very easily. Surgery sites are red and tender, but healing pretty good.
Off to bed early. Very tired today.


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Well the Tylenol 3 the Dr gave me knocked me clear out. I slept like a log. The pain in my foot has changed and at times during the day is more intense but I seem to be able to tolerate it more during the day. At least I can sleep at night.
Quiet day today. Watched some TV, read some but with my eyes the way they are it's hard to read.Gotta remember to make that appointment.
We watched a movie, Lincoln Lawyer, awesome movie. Then took a nap.
I had fish and mashed potatoes for supper. About 1oz of fish and 2 TBSP potatoes. I couldn't eat it all.
The hardest thing for me is knowing how much to have.I just have to listen to my tummy.

I colored my hair today and I absolutely HATE it. It's too dark. Now I have to go get another color.

Been eating a lot of popsicles today.

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