ladyjake
Over three months since surgery
Nov 15, 2009
It has been a while since I posted anything to my blog. Never been much for keeping a journal or diary and I see this is no exception. However, I will give some updates to what has been happening over the past three months.
Minor setback occurred at 10 days out. My incision got infected and opened up and started draining. Did a 10-day regimen of antibiotics and the incision closed up again and I am doing well. At 6 weeks out, I returned to water aerobics and started walking regularly. My weight loss would stall for about a week and I would get frustrated and think that I had done something wrong, however members of my support group told me that was not possible. I probably stopped seeing the scale move but I was surely losing inches. They were right. They also told me to stop weighing myself every day and I did (once per week).
Had some "Hey Now" moments. You know those times when something happens that you totally did not expect. I put on my husband's PJ bottoms and they fit. (size 34in waist). It was really nice to be able to sleep in his PJ's. I was cold one night I a grabbed his leather jacket and it fit. YIPPEEE!!!
Moments like those, made me think, I don't care what that DAMN scale says, I am losing weight. LOL!!!
Finally found a protein shake that I can tolerate after a lot of trial an error. EAS Advantage Protein Shake - Strawberry Cream.
Also, I like dancing in the mirror again. It is nice to look at myself and not get depressed.
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Minor setback occurred at 10 days out. My incision got infected and opened up and started draining. Did a 10-day regimen of antibiotics and the incision closed up again and I am doing well. At 6 weeks out, I returned to water aerobics and started walking regularly. My weight loss would stall for about a week and I would get frustrated and think that I had done something wrong, however members of my support group told me that was not possible. I probably stopped seeing the scale move but I was surely losing inches. They were right. They also told me to stop weighing myself every day and I did (once per week).
Had some "Hey Now" moments. You know those times when something happens that you totally did not expect. I put on my husband's PJ bottoms and they fit. (size 34in waist). It was really nice to be able to sleep in his PJ's. I was cold one night I a grabbed his leather jacket and it fit. YIPPEEE!!!
Moments like those, made me think, I don't care what that DAMN scale says, I am losing weight. LOL!!!
Finally found a protein shake that I can tolerate after a lot of trial an error. EAS Advantage Protein Shake - Strawberry Cream.
Also, I like dancing in the mirror again. It is nice to look at myself and not get depressed.
August 17, 2009 - Six days Post-op
Aug 17, 2009
Today I feel like crap. I keep having cold-sweats, which I am told is normal. The gas gets trapped in odd parts of my body. It is difficult to find a comfortable way to lie down, sit down, stand up. All and all I am UNCOMFORTABLE 
. This to will pass. Each day does feel better than the one before. Not understanding why my calf muscles hurt so badly right now.
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. This to will pass. Each day does feel better than the one before. Not understanding why my calf muscles hurt so badly right now. August 14, 2009 - Three days after surgery
Aug 14, 2009
It has been three days since my surgery. The doctors discharged me from the hospital on August 13, 2009 after having an open VSG on August 11, 2009. Upon returning home, getting to my bedroom was not an easy task. There were 21 stairs between me and the bedroom. Rested after the first 7 steps, then regained some strength and finished the last 14 before dropping into my hubby's chair and requesting some water. There is considerable pain, but it is controlled with the liquid oxycodone. I am able to go to the bathroom with no assistance. My bed is rather high, so my RubberMaid step is next to the bed. There are about 8 pillows while sleeping..
Even though I was very thirsty, it took 12 hours to drink a 16 oz. bottle of Dasani. My stomach can not hold very much, which is not a problem. I WILL be sticking to the diet program provided by the nutritionist and hospital. Week 1 or Stage 1 consists of CLEAR liquids only. Things like water, broth, diluted juices, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free jello, Crystal Light. My follow-up visit with my surgeon is next week, when I return to have the staples and drain tube removed (hopefully).
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Even though I was very thirsty, it took 12 hours to drink a 16 oz. bottle of Dasani. My stomach can not hold very much, which is not a problem. I WILL be sticking to the diet program provided by the nutritionist and hospital. Week 1 or Stage 1 consists of CLEAR liquids only. Things like water, broth, diluted juices, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free jello, Crystal Light. My follow-up visit with my surgeon is next week, when I return to have the staples and drain tube removed (hopefully).
August 10, 2009 - Night before surgery
Aug 10, 2009
Less than twelve hours and I will be reporting to the hospital for my surgery. I can hardly believe that I am so close to this life changing moment. For the past two days, I have been on a full liquid diet. Unfortunately, I have a slight headache, possibly dehydrated. Purchased a pair of hospital scrubs for the day I leave the hospital. Stocked up on liquids and soft, pureed foods. In a few minutes I will begin packing my overnight bag.
One of the support group members suggested taking body measurements, definitely before bed tonight. And of course THE PHOTO. One day at a time until I reach my goal.
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One of the support group members suggested taking body measurements, definitely before bed tonight. And of course THE PHOTO. One day at a time until I reach my goal.
August 5, 2009
Aug 05, 2009
Tomorrow morning I have an appointment with surgical services. As my surgery date approaches, nervousness and excitement are settling. It has been such a long time since this process began, it is difficult to believe it is really going to happen. Just the thought that there will finally be a way of losing the weight.
Although many "what-ifs" keep popping into my head: What if I can't lose weight even after the surgery? What if I do lose the weight but I look disgusting because of the loose skin? What if the surgery works but my boobies turn into empty sacks?
What if, what if, what if? 
A person could go batty thinking about all the what ifs.
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Although many "what-ifs" keep popping into my head: What if I can't lose weight even after the surgery? What if I do lose the weight but I look disgusting because of the loose skin? What if the surgery works but my boobies turn into empty sacks?
What if, what if, what if? A person could go batty thinking about all the what ifs.
