arad
Back to work
Aug 28, 2009
I went back to work on Tuesday (8/25). So far, it has been OK, although I have been very, very tired. At night, I am lucky if I can make it past 8 p.m. before I'm ready for bed. I know I am still getting used to my schedule (and not napping during the day) but I am trying so hard to get back on a routine.I went for my one month checkup last Friday (8/21) and Dr. Oldham seemed pleased with my progress. On his scale, I am down to 241.5 pounds. I am hoping to be close to 200 when I go back to see him for my 3-month checkup in mid-October.
I had to have a lot of bloodwork done and I got the results yesterday. They weren't the best. Apparently, my potassium level is very, very low. In addition, I am also low in vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin K. And my protein levels weren't great, either. I am now on two prescriptions to raise my potassium and vitamin K levels and I have to go back in about a week to have my blood work checked again. The nurse seemed to think that perhaps my potassium level was low prior to surgery, but I have no idea. I don't think I've ever had that checked before.
I knew the protein levels were going to be low. I really have to figure out what I am going to do with that, because I can't stand any of the protein drinks/shakes that I've tried. And I've tried (and wasted so much money) on several different kinds. I am trying to make sure I eat chicken or fish each day and also snack on cheese, but I need to get more protein in.
I need to go pick up some more vitamins from the store and figure out how in the world I am going to get everything I need in. I don't think I've ever taken these many pills/vitamins ever before in my life.
I also need to figure out if I am going to be able to join the YMCA. The money is just so tight right now, but I really feel like I need to join because I need to get on a regular exercise routine.
Other than all that, I have been feeling kind of blue lately. I'm not sure what it is, but I just feel like I can't do anything right. Particularly as a mother to my son. I just feel like he needs so much more than I am able to give him. He's having some behavioral problems and I am so tired of having to deal with everything on my own. On top of that, I think we may need to move back into an apartment. I just feel like everything is such a mess. The one thing I am not upset about is my decision to have this surgery. I am frustrated with the protein, but I do not regret my decision. I just hope it gets easier soon.
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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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