free.to.be.me.5.20.11
Baby Steps
May 28, 2011
Today I am eight days out from my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. This is the first day that I feel good, and that I haven't said to myself, "Dear God, What have I done?!??" Still having mid-epigastric pain every time I take a bite or drink, but no longer having dumping syndrome. Both of these things are not supposed to happen with this particular surgery, but I have a lifelong history of being...."special". :-) I have had irritable bowel syndrome, esophageal spasms, and severe reflux my entire adult life.. My doctor tells me these are temporary symptoms as my stapled stomach heals, and to be patient. Never my best quality.
As with most other WLS people, the road that brought me to this place has been long and frustrating, with many obstacles along the way. But, as with all challenges in my life, I stubbornly persevered to get here, and I am determined to be successful.
On a practical note, the thing I am finding most difficult is getting enough protein in. I don't want my hair to fall out! But I can only tolerate a few spoons of protein shake at one time, before feeling full, and bloated. Am I to be taking sips of Unjury all day long? Not very practical while I am at work (RN in the recovery room).
Last week I focused on healing from the surgery itself. This week I will focus on getting as much protein as I possibly can, and building my physical stamina in order to return to work. And, I will be kind to myself, accepting that I must take baby steps, learning to walk before I can run!
P.S. One of my doctors gave me the name of a support blog, and I have really enjoyed it and gotten loads of helpful information. It is www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com.
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As with most other WLS people, the road that brought me to this place has been long and frustrating, with many obstacles along the way. But, as with all challenges in my life, I stubbornly persevered to get here, and I am determined to be successful.
On a practical note, the thing I am finding most difficult is getting enough protein in. I don't want my hair to fall out! But I can only tolerate a few spoons of protein shake at one time, before feeling full, and bloated. Am I to be taking sips of Unjury all day long? Not very practical while I am at work (RN in the recovery room).
Last week I focused on healing from the surgery itself. This week I will focus on getting as much protein as I possibly can, and building my physical stamina in order to return to work. And, I will be kind to myself, accepting that I must take baby steps, learning to walk before I can run!
P.S. One of my doctors gave me the name of a support blog, and I have really enjoyed it and gotten loads of helpful information. It is www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com.