Jeanine W.
Feeling Tired
May 02, 2007
The last couple of weeks have been rough. Granted I am still losing so much weight but I still can't eat much. So much still makes me nauseous. I am hoping to see a nutritionist so I can figure out what to do. We have to have Protein, Protein, Protein but I can't eat enough to sustain me. I want to sleep all the time even with vitamin supplements. Sigh!
Gallbladder Surgery
Mar 24, 2007
Well, I thought things were going okay until St Patricks Day and I went into the ER for acute abdominal pain. As it turned out after an ultrasound my gallbladder needed to be removed. I had it done on March 18th and went home the 19th. I have been in much more pain this time post-op than with my bypass. I really have felt pretty shitty in fact. Sigh! I wish it would have flared up while I was still out from work but alas life doesnt work that way. I have taken off a week so far and will return on Wednesday. Vicodin is helping alleviate some of the pain and the good news is I reached the 50 pound mark today. Things can only get better from here.
Going back to work
Mar 11, 2007
I am going to work tomorrow for the first time since surgery. I am concerned that I am not ready even though it has been nearly 9 weeks! I am still not able to eat on a regular basis. Sigh! Maybe though it will keep my mind off everything. I have to focus!
Eating too fast
Mar 05, 2007
I can't seem to slow down sometimes. I get in trouble, like just now I ate cottage cheese and applesauce and woofed it down. It came right back up because I didn't allow myself time to eat. This is hard and frustrating. I just need to remember to be patient!
Adjusting
Mar 04, 2007
I am really trying to adjust to this pouch. It has been almost 7 weeks now and each day is a struggle. I am visiting friends right now and it is such a challenge to figure out what I can and can't eat. I try things and so many times it doesn't sit well. I am trying to be patient but it is really hard. I am looking forward to being able to eat small meals without the terrible ill feelings I feel afterward. Sigh!
