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EthelMae
on 5/27/11 1:53 pm - MD
Topic: RE: I Made It to the Other Side.
It will be over before you know it.

A couple of things I learned - being in the new wing of the hospital (it opened on Monday, I had surgery on Tuesday), thing don't always run smooth.  Take you own pillow and don't wait for them to find you one.

The pain pump - this will become your friend.  I used it Tuesday night and Wednesday morning  religiously.  Even if I wasn't in that much discomfort, I tried to stay one step ahead of the pain.  Since then, only one oral dose Wednesday (I tried to walk the entire floor 3 times and wore myself out).

Take chap stick or something like it.  It's amazing how dry your lips become.

Don't worry about taking your own clothes to wear.  Ruin the hospitals.



~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009)     Program Weight - 256 (03/10)  Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11)     

    

FugueStateKnits
on 5/27/11 10:14 am - MD
Topic: RE: I Made It to the Other Side.
Congratulations! The best is yet to comeAt least that's what they tell me. I'm 12 days behind you St. Agnes 6/8! Wishing you all the best,
FSK
EthelMae
on 5/27/11 9:46 am - MD
Topic: I Made It to the Other Side.
It was definitely an interesting ride.  BP way up, then way down and there was a time or two it was almost non-existent.

But, I am a happy camper (as happy as one can be 3 days post op).

Barb
Cira S.
on 5/27/11 1:59 am, edited 5/28/11 3:05 am - Charles Town , WV
Topic: A new day
A new day for everyone that wants to make it a "new" day.   Remember to always love yourself first, enjoy the weather and treat your body good.

Protein first, hydrate well and choose healthy snacks!
Remember to exercise and if you can not exercise take a walk. If you can't walk for long, make sure to walk small intervals and slowly add a couple more minutes to your walk when you do. Eventually you will get there. 

Have a great day on purpose everyone!


My affirmation for today:

The sun rises in the sky, a brilliant vision. I breathe deeply, relax, and know I can face the day. The sun sets in the sky, a glorious image. I close my eyes, know I did my best today, and prepare for the day to come.

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

Cira S.
on 5/25/11 11:52 pm - Charles Town , WV
Topic: RE: PLAYING THE WAITING GAME
Protein pills?  Wow I haven't heard of those.  Tell me about it? 

You can get all the protein you need by eating the aamount of grams you need on a daily basis. For example the amount you need you will calculate by deviding the amount of your weight by 2 and then adding 10 more grams.   You can go on fitday.com or dailyplate or even sparkpeople.com and record everything that you eat and you will know if you are meeting your daily protein goal. 

Take care and good luck!

Cira

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

Cira S.
on 5/25/11 11:40 pm - Charles Town , WV
Topic: RE: PLAYING THE WAITING GAME
Great advice!     Congrats on doing so well. 

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

Cira S.
on 5/25/11 11:14 pm - Charles Town , WV
Topic: Hot humid day
Good morning everyone,

Make sure to stay hydrated if you are going to walk today.

Have a wonderful and positive day.

Cira

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

Cira S.
on 5/25/11 11:04 pm - Charles Town , WV
Topic: RE: I'm back!
Wow Mare!!!   That is fantastic news..  So glad to hear that they will take you back.  I am sure everything will fall into place for you.   Will you have to do the entire time or will they start you up where you left off?

What do you do for a living that you travel so much? One of my dreams is to travel to Paris and Spain. 
That concert must have been awesome.  Any pics to share of those beautiful places you visit?  
So when you say you will be home for a while how long will that be? 

Keep me posted on your progress. 

Take care,

Cira

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

lucy2e
on 5/24/11 10:39 am - Laurel, MD
Topic: RE: PA/MD/NJ area OH party is booked, Info inside!
Wish I could make it - but think I will still need R&R.  Maybe next time!

Lucy  (Imma Loser!)
  LilySlim Weight loss tickers                  
HW 335 SW 311 CW 181.2 -- Goals:  Twoderville - 6/7/11, 280 - 7/1/11, 260 - 8/1/11, 240 - 10/30/11 Centry Club - 11/22/11, 220 - 12/27/11 Onederland - 5/25/12, 180 - , 170 (surgeons goal) -  
We shall see where this leads...  

Cira S.
on 5/24/11 6:51 am - Charles Town , WV
Topic: RE: U of M bariatric
I am so glad that they saw through all of this.  I have heard nothing but great things about Dr. K & Staff. 
So glad that you shared your story with us.   Glad everything turned out great for you.  Wishing you all the best.

Take care,

Cira

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
100Cira-1.jpg picture by negra266

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