2 Weeks post op

Jun 24, 2009

I hit my 2 weeks post-op anniversary yesterday and it wasn't pleasant.  I am struggling big time with my rheumatoid arthritis.  My son wanted to drop his iPod off at the mall and it took all I could do to walk through Carson's and into the mall to the Apple store.  After doing that we went to Target and I had to ride the stupid cart to get the stuff we needed.  This feels like a big set back.  I did step on the scale and have lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks but am having a hard time celebrating when I feel soo lousy. 

Today I feel better physically.  I found some prednisone and took that, self medication isn't always good but I was desperate. 

I am still having a hard time getting all the protein down.  It's soo much.  I did find a protein drink at Target yesterday that has 21 grams of protein.  It wasn't too bad although it is a full can so it takes a long time to get it down without nausea.  I ordered some protein powder but it still hasn't come. Hopefully when that comes I can have protein in a smaller volume of fluid. 

Emotionally, struggling mostly because of the pain for the RA.  I have been on-line and googled Gastric Bypass and Rheumatoid Arthritis.  It is amazing how many people develop RA after GB surgery.  A lot of people who had RA before surgery opted for the lap-band surgery which gives them more medication options post-op.  Now I feel like I've made the wrong decision, I should have stayed with the lap-band.  I know that's my emotions talking but right now that's my struggle.  My thought was if I was able to get the weight under control then I could be managed by the Enbrel and Metheltraxate.  I'm still praying that plan will work for me because this pain stinks!

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