6 Days Post-Op

Feb 08, 2015

2/8/2015

Ok, so I had the VSG on last Monday 2/2/15.  I was nervous and excited at the same time.  I believe my only fear was not waking up after going under.  My experience in the hospital (Ocala Regional Medical Center) was rocky after the surgery.  I asked for pain medicine for four hours...my family members pressed the button to contact the nurse, I personally informed her and the techs that came in and her comes another nurse at 7 pm (3 hours later) saying he had never gotten the message.  By this time I was feeling as the I was having a seizure. The pain was so intense. 

At 7:15 pm, a new set of nurse came in and stayed with my until the pain subsided.  My experience for then on was great!

Today, I walked 4 miles.  I am still in pain (the incision areas) and believe that I may be doing a little to much too fast. I know for sure that I am not getting the appropriate amounts of food in. This is because my stomach won't allow me to consume much and I am not hungry for anything.   I had a 2 teaspoons of oatmeal, a protein drink, a few sips of water and Gatorade, and broth the whole day.  I am shooting for the 80 grams of protein since I know that this is the most important. I am and will follow my diet as recommended by the doctor.  I promised myself that I will not cheat and move through the diet phases too fast.  This year there will be a HEALTHIER ME!

I am determined to succeed!  I went out with my family to a restaurant this weekend and didn't even get hungry for anything.  I took my broth in with me and sip on it like it was a steak and potatoes. After three or four sips I put it away and was SATISFIED!!

I feel good! I am ready to see results.  Since my last visit to the surgeons office 1/28/2015 I have lost 10 pounds 299 to 288. I purchased a new digital scale and everytime I get on it shows a different number so I really don't know what is accurate.  I usually chose the highest number. I DON'T WANT TO CHEAT MYSELF! 

 

I have ZERO regrets about have the surgery.  I am ready to be HEALTHY!  A transformation is on its way and I am looking forward to it!

  

        

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