ladybug1nc
Help me, I'm melting! Oh, all my beautiful wickedness....!!!
Nov 03, 2011
Is this wondeful or what? I am melting away. The weight is dropping like a waterfall. I am so happy that I did this. I am doing fine on the food allowed - looking forward to being able to buy some nice clothes. This must be how a normally healthy person feels about food. This must be how they are able to eat until full and then push the plate back.
I was always told I had to eat all my food-which believe me, was not a problem for me. Now, I can't eat more than I can. It is not possible. And I am fine with it! The dogs have been helping me out some-or I just start with a really small amount and then put the rest away and eat on it after a while.
I feel so much better even though I still have so far to go. My energy has increased. I feel more like doing things. I have been doing small chores that I hadn't thought I could possibly even manage before. It feels great that things are getting done.
Work next week....arg. Another story. Not especially looking forward to it, even though I feel physically able.
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I was always told I had to eat all my food-which believe me, was not a problem for me. Now, I can't eat more than I can. It is not possible. And I am fine with it! The dogs have been helping me out some-or I just start with a really small amount and then put the rest away and eat on it after a while.
I feel so much better even though I still have so far to go. My energy has increased. I feel more like doing things. I have been doing small chores that I hadn't thought I could possibly even manage before. It feels great that things are getting done.
Work next week....arg. Another story. Not especially looking forward to it, even though I feel physically able.
Stick to the DIET!
Nov 03, 2011
Just a word of advice for any (like me) adventurous folk who think that you can surely go ahead and eat some things as long as you chew chew chew. I ate some chicken soup last night. The only things in it that were not yet allowed were peas and corn-and they were minimal.
Gas attack all night long. I did not get sick, but the discomfort was enough. Still not that I am craving any particular food-just that I hoped to eat something a little different. It had the protein!
Needless to say today I am back on powder protein shake-cottage cheese-maybe some mashed potatoes.
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Gas attack all night long. I did not get sick, but the discomfort was enough. Still not that I am craving any particular food-just that I hoped to eat something a little different. It had the protein!
Needless to say today I am back on powder protein shake-cottage cheese-maybe some mashed potatoes.
WOW~lost 4 pounds from yesterday!
Nov 01, 2011
Things are going great I know the rate I lose will slow over time, but how nice it is to not be hungry-not even crave or feel like I am missing out on anything-and to lose so easily!
I am trying oatmeal right now. I never liked it before. It is actually not bad. I like the cinnamon taste. I got tired of eating the same thing day after day now, so decided to venture out of my norm. I think it might be one to weigh heavy on the tummy though.
Waiting to go to the doctor-hopefully have these staples out-though they remind me more of a paperclip that has been twisted through several times....
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I am trying oatmeal right now. I never liked it before. It is actually not bad. I like the cinnamon taste. I got tired of eating the same thing day after day now, so decided to venture out of my norm. I think it might be one to weigh heavy on the tummy though.
Waiting to go to the doctor-hopefully have these staples out-though they remind me more of a paperclip that has been twisted through several times....
Staples out tomorrow!
Nov 01, 2011
I made an apt. today to see Dr. Classen tomorrow - and - he's going to take the staples out (I am pretty sure)! I continue to do better every day. I don't crave food, which is great! I have to make myself eat the protein, and of course the choices are limited right now. I did eat the eggs, and they were good-but I am waiting again as I probably should.
Getting liquids in is not a big deal. I keep a bottle of water with me-and sip on it constantly. I found some sugar free Reeses Cups (miniatures). They aren't bad. I am not probably supposed to have them but I wanted to try - so I got them. Me in the past-no way to leave the chocolate alone. I couldn't have it around me at all - oh no! It had to be immediately eliminated and it KNEW it! IT CALLED to me. Constantly. It's future was always bleak in my care. Now...I ate a few of those Reeses, which I have to say taste the same-and the rest of them are in a candy dish I have-but haven't ever successfully used. They aren't calling me like they used to. I am beginning to think that this must be what it is like to be a 'normal eater'. I have always admired people who could have that candy in their office or home. I think I have arrived...
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Getting liquids in is not a big deal. I keep a bottle of water with me-and sip on it constantly. I found some sugar free Reeses Cups (miniatures). They aren't bad. I am not probably supposed to have them but I wanted to try - so I got them. Me in the past-no way to leave the chocolate alone. I couldn't have it around me at all - oh no! It had to be immediately eliminated and it KNEW it! IT CALLED to me. Constantly. It's future was always bleak in my care. Now...I ate a few of those Reeses, which I have to say taste the same-and the rest of them are in a candy dish I have-but haven't ever successfully used. They aren't calling me like they used to. I am beginning to think that this must be what it is like to be a 'normal eater'. I have always admired people who could have that candy in their office or home. I think I have arrived...
Doing better every day!
Oct 30, 2011
I think I began to mourn my inability to eat for a couple of days there. I read someone's blog-she used that word, said she was mourning french fries. 
I believe this will ease with time when I am able to venture into other food choices. I have been reading a lot about different diet plans, and believe that I am able to begin handling scrambled eggs-so I am trying some today. I ate some cottage cheese the other day-and it went fine.
I know that I have to chew chew chew-but in a way this allows me to truly enjoy my food! I hadn't ever thought about how much I actually enjoyed the flavor-only how much I enjoyed my stomach feeling full-satisfied. Now I am full all the time and having to eat so slowly-or sip that nice creamy tomato soup slowly-allows the full flavor to come through.
At first I was excited about having the surgery. Then I asked what the heck did I do! Now I think the two are balancing together.
I am glad I found this site.
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I believe this will ease with time when I am able to venture into other food choices. I have been reading a lot about different diet plans, and believe that I am able to begin handling scrambled eggs-so I am trying some today. I ate some cottage cheese the other day-and it went fine.
I know that I have to chew chew chew-but in a way this allows me to truly enjoy my food! I hadn't ever thought about how much I actually enjoyed the flavor-only how much I enjoyed my stomach feeling full-satisfied. Now I am full all the time and having to eat so slowly-or sip that nice creamy tomato soup slowly-allows the full flavor to come through.
At first I was excited about having the surgery. Then I asked what the heck did I do! Now I think the two are balancing together.
I am glad I found this site.
Day 6 after
Oct 28, 2011
Other than itching where the staples are-I feel better. I feel more energized. I woke to get some light housework done which also makes me feel better.
Lost a couple more pounds. Don't really understand it, but I gained back about 8 pounds after surgery despite not eating. My brother says it is because my body is fighting to keep from losing, but I wonder.
I am going to try to write everyday.
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Lost a couple more pounds. Don't really understand it, but I gained back about 8 pounds after surgery despite not eating. My brother says it is because my body is fighting to keep from losing, but I wonder.
I am going to try to write everyday.
Five days after surgery.
Oct 28, 2011
Wow. It has been a roller coaster ride. I think because of my age (48) and not knowing exactly what to expect. Despite being overweight most of my life I had only had one surgery (tonsilectomy at 13) and wasn't quite prepared for the feelings. Monday after surgery I felt great! I walked and walked and smiled and talked~
Tuesday I felt I overdid it.
Tuesday night my IV came out-so I was med free from midnight to about 7:30am. The nursing staff was aware, but as I am a difficult stick it was a joint decision not to try another vein.
Don't let them crush your pills! I asked for pain medication and the nurse crushed a percocet and put it on water. She said it had to be crushed. I gagged-stomach convulsed.
The doctor came in after the medication began working-and I asked him about having to crush the meds. He said that should not have been done-that of course it would make me gag.
He was prepared to keep me another night, but I wanted to go home, and wanted a bath!
Wednesday slept-Thursday slept. Of course I had to be walking a minimum of 45 minutes each day-which I think I almost met. I decided to cut back on the pain pills-and have been able to stay awake today-Friday. There is not much pain now. I got some iron pills and some powder protein to mix in milk, and feel better nutritionally. It doesn't take much liquid to fill up!
My message for those of you who have yet to go through this process-make sure you are educated about all aspects before you go to the hospital. They asked me about a bowel prep-which was not done (and turned out I didn't need one). Don't take any medication crushed and placed in water! Take care of yourself.
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Tuesday I felt I overdid it.
Tuesday night my IV came out-so I was med free from midnight to about 7:30am. The nursing staff was aware, but as I am a difficult stick it was a joint decision not to try another vein.
Don't let them crush your pills! I asked for pain medication and the nurse crushed a percocet and put it on water. She said it had to be crushed. I gagged-stomach convulsed.
The doctor came in after the medication began working-and I asked him about having to crush the meds. He said that should not have been done-that of course it would make me gag.
He was prepared to keep me another night, but I wanted to go home, and wanted a bath!
Wednesday slept-Thursday slept. Of course I had to be walking a minimum of 45 minutes each day-which I think I almost met. I decided to cut back on the pain pills-and have been able to stay awake today-Friday. There is not much pain now. I got some iron pills and some powder protein to mix in milk, and feel better nutritionally. It doesn't take much liquid to fill up!
My message for those of you who have yet to go through this process-make sure you are educated about all aspects before you go to the hospital. They asked me about a bowel prep-which was not done (and turned out I didn't need one). Don't take any medication crushed and placed in water! Take care of yourself.
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NC
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Surgery
10/24/2011
Surgery Date
Oct 06, 2011
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