lisa L.

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Well, I am 8 days post op. 

Surgery day (day 1)was bad.  I react badly to pain meds/anethesia.  I hallucenate and don't like it. 
Day 2 - had to stay on pain meds untll around 9, then they took it off and gave me different kind of liguid.   Much better. Lots of soreness but I only had real pain in 2 of my 6 incisions.
Day 3 - Much better but I stayed in because I had an allergic reaction to the other pain med.
Day 4 - Home to the lounger.  Hard to get in and out of the lounger but once I was in a comfortable spot, I was fine.  I only took one dose of pain meds this day, just because of the traveling.
Day 5 -  Cooked my own breakfast. No real pain, discomfort at the 2 sites. Get tired easily
Day 6 - Same as 5, a little better.  Still get tired.
Day 7 - Same as 6, a little better.  Still get tired.  I am a teacher and I could have gone to work with some tylenol if I had to.

Today, I went to my manicure/pedicure appt and then went to sit at the hospital with my daughter.  I was tired after the activity but other then discomfort when I get up or down, I felt fine.

Over all, this had not been bad at all.  I had trouble getting in my water/protein on Monday but with careful planning and paying attention, I have been able to get in all of my water/protein each day.  You have to stay on top of it since I can't get in any extra yet.   I am measuring my "meals" carefully so that I don't go over the 2 oz. requirement.  I eat about 1 and 1/2 oz for each meal and my nighttime snack.  So far, I have only eaten eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, canned peaches, and cheese grits.  Sounds boring, but easy on the stomach.  I figure it took me years to get here so I can take a little time off of creative foods items.
 

I am approved.  Now on to surgery.

Well, I met with the surgeon today for the first time.  I am looking at an August surgery date.  I wish it could be sooner but I am going to see my husband in Germany this summer and I don't want to give that up so I have to wait.  The surgeon said it would not be safe to have a May surgery and then leave the country within the month so the waiting continues......everyone I had talked to said my insurance is usually easy and quick to respond so when I get all my tests done, it should be quick to get my approval.  Cross your fingers.

Hi my name is Lisa.  I am a 42 year old,  married, mother of 2.  I am waiting for my first meeting with the surgeon which I have on Feb. 25, 2009.  I have been overweight for 15 years.  I gained a few pounds each year after high school but really began adding weight with the birth of my first child and it went straight uphill from there.  I have tried many different weight loss programs only to gain the weight right back with a few extra pounds for good measure.  I am tired of not having the energy to manage the life I have.  I have taken great encouragement from reading the stories here of 'losers' who have gained back their lives.  I hope to join your ranks soon.