2 months post op!!

Jan 20, 2014

I had surgery 11/20/13 my surgery weight was 265 lbs. Today I got on the scale and weighed in at 235.2lbs. Making it a loss of 30 lbs. My RA has been a bit out of control making it to where I have not been able to work out like I would like to but I still get about 4 days in every week. I am doing well with my fluid and vitamin intake. I am very diligent as to my protein but don't hit my mark just yet. I work on it every day. I want to say thank you to all of you that post every day and answer questions as they have helped me so much. 

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4 weeks out

Dec 18, 2013

I will call this B4 and current.4 weeks post op
I went to a Christmas party today and i was actually whiling to take a picture. I can tell my confidence has gone up at some level if I took a pic I actually liked. Things are changing fast and i am sitting back and taking it all in..
P.S. To be sure I had something I could eat. I took a been dip since I am still on soft /puree stage. Glad I did. I did not feel deprived and was able to enjoy myself . God is good all the time!!          

 

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10 days out!!!

Nov 30, 2013

Hi every one.. I am now 10 days out from surgery. My surgery was 11/20/13. I started my pre-op diet on the 6th and at 270 lbs. Surgery day I weighed in at 265 lbs, so a 5 lbs loss. at my 1 week appointment I was 259 lbs so a total loss of 11 lbs. Have not weighed my self and will be waiting to see my Dr on Dec 12 to find out.  

Surgery experience: 

The night b4 I did not get any sleep as my sisters had just gotten into town and I left my packing till the last min. Left my home at 3 am. Needed to be at the hospital at 6 and it was a 3 hr drive. (Thank you sis for driving me) The check in process was quick and easy. Every one was kind and easy going. Soon I  was called to a room where I would stay until surgery. There I changed into the gown and booties. An IV was started and I met with the surgical nurse, anesthesiologist, assisting surgeon and my surgeon. At this point I expected the nerves to kick in, but they never did. I said my see you later to my sis and  off  I went to surgery.  

Waking in recovery: 

I had a very hard time with the anesthesia and it was very hard for me to come out of it. I even scratched my eye in the process. I also needed the assistance of a catheter to be able to empty my bladder. After all that drama (lol) I was whisked up to my room where i finally got to see my sister. I was in some pain, nothing out of the ordinary. I was given a pain pump and  soon after asked to get up and try to use the rest room on my own. ( i was not able to) Hrs latter they had to re catheterize me and it was left on for 2 days. 

Hospital stay: 

Day one I got lots of rest. Day 2 I had that nasty barium test thank God it all went well and did not have to do it aging. At this point I was given jello, water and watered down juice. (it took me for ever at first then it got easier). Walking and sipping to help with the terrible gas. (passed very lil while at the hospital ) I went home the end of day 4.

1st week home : 

Gas and the weakness in the stomach muscles was the worse. Every day it got better and I got stronger. Water was easy for me to take in but the shakes were way to sweet so I did my best to get it all in. Pain meds helped a lot. But my favorite item at home was the walker my friend brought me. It helped me brace my self to sit or stand and it gave me a lil independence in the rest room as I had a hard time due to my toilet being so low. The pain on the lower left side was constant and very uncomfortable. Still is today just very mild.  On Wednesday i had my 1 week follow up and Dr said everything looked good and that my incisions looked great. (will see him aging in 6 weeks 2014 ) Gave me the go ahead for puree stage. I did very well with it and have had no problems. i weigh everything and puree with my chopper take my time eating and don't drink with my meals so far so good .   

Today: 

I am in high spirits, I feel a bit more like myself. ( energy is still sluggish which is to be expected). I have now been with out any assistance for 2 1/2 days and managing well on my own. I drove for the 1st time since surgery to go get my meds yesterday. The drive was not bad but getting in and out of my low vehicle was very difficult.  I am blessed that to this point everything has been txt book. I am super thankful to my sisters that helped me in so many ways the week they were here. 

Sorry so long just wanted to cover it all in one topic.. Thanks to all of you the wished me the best and prayed for me. It can only get better from here.... xoxoxoxoxox 

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My journey!!!

Nov 05, 2013

Hi to all of my OH friends. I am going to ask if you all would not mind supporting me on my FB group  Bibi's WLS Diary . Also you can find me on Youtube Bibi Cruz .. Hope to see you there.. My group is privet so just request to be added and I will gladly add you. 

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