arad
One month surgiversary
Aug 20, 2009
Well, here I am.....exactly one month since my surgery. In many ways, it has been a long month filled with many ups and downs. I am very happy with my decision to have this surgery, but the past few weeks have not been easy. It's not that I thought this would be easy, but I didn't think it would be this hard, either. Honestly, I really didn't know what to expect.As of last week, I had lost 25-31 pounds (depending on which scale I use). I go back to see my surgeon tomorrow, so I will find out for sure how much I've lost, according to his scale. I am hoping I am down at least another 3-5 pounds, but I just don't feel like I've lost anything. I've been slowly adding regular foods back into my diet. I've tried mashed potatoes, green beans, grilled chicken, soups, applesauce, soda crackers, brocolli, bananas and a few other things. I can't eat much, but I try for 2 oz. per serving. I went out and bought a food scale the other day and it has been helpful.
I have found that some days, I just don't feel like eating anything. I know I have to eat in order to lose, but it's so hard to eat when you aren't hungry.
It has also been a big struggle to get my protein in. I am doing better with getting the water in, but the protein has been a problem. Ever since I had the surgery last week for the stricture, I cannot seem to stomach the protein drinks I was using (called New Whey!). The taste of those drinks used to be OK with me, now they make me sick. And the shakes are even worse. I have to find something that will work until I can start getting all my protein from the foods I eat. I can't wait for that day to come.
I am still off from work, I am going to try to go back on Tuesday. I feel like my energy level is getting better, which is great.
I feel like I've lost weight, my pants are looser, my face is thinner....people have noticed. It's a nice feeling. I just know I still have a long way to go. And then I have to maintain.
I will try to post more tomorrow after my appointment with my surgeon. Hopefully, I will have good news to share!
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About Me
Louisville, KY
Location
44.9
BMI
Surgery
07/20/2009
Surgery Date
May 25, 2009
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