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Today I am one month post-op.  I'm feeling good.  I am down 24 lbs since the surgery.  I am down 42 lbs since Sept 1.  I'm very happy with this.

I purged my closet and tossed out so many clothes.  They will all be donated.  I also went through all my shoes and have a huge bag of shoes to donate as well.

I went clothes shopping and picked up a few items....a dress, tights, 4 tops, sneakers, shoes & boots.  LOVE my boots.  They are knee high and dark grey.  Totally different and I can't wait to wear them out.  I am in an 18/20 in tops.  I can't believe that!!  I haven't found pants that fit right so not sure what size I am in for those yet.

I have had a few issues this week but am dealing with them as they come.  I am thinking I had a cold or stomach bug.  I was so queasy for 2 days, had a cough, sweats then chills.  I tossed my dinner on Tuesday night.  That was not a fun experience.

I think my vitamins are making me have an unpleasant taste in my mouth.  Must be the iron. Yucky. But living with it.

That's all for now.  Wishing everyone continued success & inner peace.

highest 290
pre-op 272
21 days post-op 252

I am 3 weeks post op.  I am down 20 since the morning of my surgery.  I am down 38 total since the 2 week pre-op diet.
Definitely making progress.  I'm feeling good.  Having a few issues but am trying to work through those.  Today was a very good day.  Everything I ate has agreed with my belly.  Yesterday was a rough day.  I guess this just shows to take it day by day.  That's the best I can do.

Day 11 since surgery.  

highest 290 (down 32)
pre-op 272
11 days post-op 258 (down 14)

I definitely notice a difference in clothing.  I am down 2 pant sizes and at least 2 shirt sizes.  I decided to bag up all my summer outfits to donate.  Won't be needing them next summer.  I already know my fall/winter clothes need to be gone thru.  I know many will not fit.  Going to put them right in the donation pile as well.

I am dying for my appointment on Wednesday.  I will get moved to the next stage of eating.  I CAN'T WAIT....I NEED MORE THAN JUST THESE DARNED FLUIDS!!!!  It has been sooooo long!!   Patience is wearing very thin right now.  BUT...I'm staying on program and following the diet.

I'm doing well.  Today is one week since surgery.   My incisions are healing well.  Bruising is also healing well.  Below are my figures today:

highest 290
pre-op 272
1 week 263...

I'm down 9 post op.  I'm down 27 pre & post total.

I have PCOS and impossible to know if and when I will get my cycle.  YUP....mother nature is definitely not getting an award anytime soon....woke up Sunday morning to her surprise.  JUST what I did not need right now.  She could have waited a week or more but NO.  Hopefully she will make a quick departure.

I left the hospital no longer needing 4 prescription meds I was on.  HUGE kuddos to myself for that.

My left lung collapsed in recovery so I'm on inhalers for a bit.  Hopefully I will be told to stop those too.  If I am, then I am off all meds except Omeprazole.  I know I won't be on that for long either.  It will be wonderful to not have prescription meds.  It will feel like getting a raise!

God has been challenging me lately.  I am remaining strong & determined.  Right now is about ME.....at least that's what I'm repeatedly telling myself.

Tomorrow I see my surgeon for a post-op check.  I am sure she will be happy with my progress.

Fall in New England has come full force.  Time to swap out the clothes.  HOWEVER....my summer stuff is going right into bags & taken to Good Will or someplace.  Not keeping them as they will not be used next year.  I am feeling good about doing this.  I just need someone to get my fall/winter container out of the attic.  I will probably go thru this as well at the same time and weed things out.  I will keep a few outfits to transition.  I work from home so don't need too many office clothes.  When I return to the office I will buy an outfit then.

Wishing everyone a stress-free day.

Andrea

First full day home.  Everything seems to be going well.  I found variety is key for me.  I had no issues getting in all my clear fluids and full fluids today.  Had an orange creme Chike (broken out into 2 meals), tomato soup w/ skim milk (4 oz, for 2 servings), sugar free popsicle, lots of water & crystal light.  Pain has been manageable.  Sleep has been an issue.  I just can't get confortable lying down in bed.  I will be taking pain meds this evening to see if these help improve this issue.

I spend today reading a few people's diaries on OH.  Very motivational.  Looking for all means of support & encouragement.

I have my first followup next Wednesday with my surgeon. I'm looking forward to that.

Oh, all vitamins taken & without issue.

Still taking the steady & slow approach.  I'm so afraid of being sick & nauseous.  Keeping that away is good for me.

One question....I find myself sweating a lot since I've been home.  Anyone else experience this?  I am in a tank top & shorts and still sweating uncontrollably. Thoughts? Suggestions? 

Good night.

Surgery is done.  No issues this time with the surgery.  However, recovery was not so smooth.  My lungs decided to go haywire again.  They were prepared.  I've been doing well. Had to have some nebulizer treatments.  Oxygen took a while to get back to normal range.  All in all I am ok.  I am already off 3 meds.  Yay!  Good news indeed.  Money saver as well.

Pain is manageable.  I will take meds to help me sleep.  I still have a dull headache.  I'm hoping this goes away soon.
I do have quite a bit of bruising which I expected.  I bruise very easily.

I have had no issues getting my fluids in.  Steady & slow is my approach.  It's working. Crystal light is becoming my friend.  I alternate with water.

I just had some sugarfree jello.  It was good.

Started a food log.  I will have to be diligent with this.  No forgetting!!

Vitamins & calcium chews have been fine.  No issues yet.  Hopefully this stays like this.

I am so glad to finally be on "the other side".  It's been a long wait.  Now to look forward to changes.  Day by day.  Steady & slow.  This will be my approach.

Good night all.

Tomorrow is my day.  I received a call that I was moved up on the list.  I now have to be at the hospital at 5:45 AM.  Very excited for this.  I really didn't want to have to sit around all day tomorrow waiting for my time.  Now it's get up & go.  Very thankful.

I'm down 15 pounds which is great.  I'm very happy with this.  Lots to do tonight.  Glad it will keep me busy.  I know I won't sleep tonight.

It's been a while since I've written here.  It's been a bit of a journey these past few month.  BUT...I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 13.  Not too far away now.  I am really excited it is almost time.  These almost 6 additional months of waiting have been LONG.  I'm ready.

Took my daughter shopping today.  She starts school on Tuesday.  She is 13 1/2 and beautiful.  Today was the first day I have "allowed' myself to think about cute clothes.  I was actually looking at the styles that are out now.  Seeing what I could possibly wear in a few month.  No more unstylish clothes.  Shoes.  Boots.  etc etc etc.  It's silly I am sure.

Meeting with my surgeon in the morning.  Haven't seen or heard from anyone at the weight loss center since March 22.  I hope it goes well.  I'm very anxious.  I don't want to have a big setback.  Trying to remain positive.  Positive thoughts.  Positive thoughts...... 

Big mprovement on my mental outlook.  Last week was rough.  Totally not what I ever expected.  BUT...life moves on.

I saw a pulmonary doctor last week.  He reviewed what happened during the beginnings of the surgery and why the surgery was stopped.  He believes the cold I had back in January was actually bronchitis and my airways were not 100% clear of it even though I was feeling fine.  By putting the tubes down my throat it "triggered" an asthma-like attack.  Basically my lungs were saying no way.  So, I was put on steroids, a steroid inhaler and a regular inhaler. 

Today I had a pulmonary field test (PFT).  My oxygen level has increased from last week.  I was at 98% today.  This is a big improvement.  I was at 89% last week.  The test results were better than I anticipated.  The wheezing is better today.  The congestion better too.  I learned that I will not have any long term damage from this.  This is a HUGE relief.  

I have lost a few pounds in the past week.  Guess that's a good thing.  I'm going to make a good effort to stay "good" and continue to loose some weight until I get rescheduled.  I see the surgeon next Friday.  Curious as to what her reaction will be with everything.  I have not heard from anyone from the weight center since all this happened.  Guess I really am just a statistic and not a person to them.  Odd that they don't have a list of things for me to "follow" now.  I don't know if I'm just being negative or just feeling like they should have some type of support for a situation like this.  Feeling a bit lost I guess...a limbo of sorts.