SI_Mike
Day 72 and I Ain't Dead Yet
Jun 03, 2011
Well I ain't dead yet. That is my new favorite answer when people ask me how I am feeling. Hit a speed bump along the way and spent four days in the hospital for A-Fib. Docs did not think it was in any way related to the WLS, but did attribute it to my fatness. So, with the heart in check, the focus is back on life after surgery. Experiencing difficulty eating...nothing tastes good. Once I eat something (most things) I never want to eat it again. Finally experienced a throw-up. I got stuck...I knew I was stuck. Ive been stuck before but it has always gone south within a few hours. Not this time...I knew it wasnt looking good...decided to try a sip of tea to try and clear the stuckness...well my body quickly went to plan B and I tossed up my dinner, which I had worked so hard to consume. I must say it was a graceful hurl...not like the ones that I am used too that feel like it comes from just above your pelvis. Ohhh Protein...I thought we were friends...who the heck knew it would be so hard to consume protein!!! I hate powder protein. I hate protein bars. I am starting to dislike 'regular' protein. But I will keep at it. Goodbye favorite shorts. You were good to me....now...if I move too quick I find you down around my ankles. Starting to see a difference in the mirror....but, I still feel as fat as ever. Last night I looked at pics from a year ago...damn I was fat. I am down over 100lbs from my HW and 70+ from my SW. Cant wait to see where I am at the 6 month mark. What's the hardest part of this post-op life....dealing with family, friends, and people that know what I did. It would have been my preference to keep this to myself, but the info leaked and I ended up making a broadcast to the world. Everyone that loves and cares for me have been supportive. BUT, it is getting draining answering the same questions over and over. And, explaining the procedure and process over and over. Knowing full well that the person on the other end is in no way comprehending what I am saying. It is also difficult to explain to someone what it feels like because it is hard to understand. I get that. It just gets tired. I am an off the chart introvert...the last person I like to talk about is me. I dont want to tell you how much weight I lost or how much food or liquid I have consumed. I dont want to know you are watching me eat. I dont want you to feel bad for me. I dont want you to tell me that you hope I feel better. BUT, if that is the worst thing that happens to me then I am blessed. Well that is my latest rant. Before I go I would like to give a shout out to my new BFF...Kirkland Diet Green Tea with Citrus. Be Well.
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About Me
NY
Location
30.6
BMI
Surgery
03/23/2011
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Jul 27, 2010
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