boernecheryl
Recap and update
Jul 05, 2010
To recap my new life to date:My surgery went great. Awesome hospital, amazing physicians -- I would go back to there for ANY procedure in a nano-second.
Very little pain - mostly the first and second day after surgery - well controlled with non-narcotic pain meds. No pain since.
I thought I was STARVING at first when I was on clear liquids. DR explained it was the stomach acids - not really hunger pains - because my tummy still thought it had to produce enough acids for the OLD size. That has already started to change. I am still taking a Prilosec every day but I honestly don't think I need them anymore.
I had 10 days of clear liquids followed by 10 days of "full" liquids - I'm now moving on to soft foods for 10 days and then all restrictions are removed. My biggest problem? I'm not hungry! I have to FORCE myself to eat to make sure I get my protein in. I'm taking my daily vitamins, but I'm supposed to make sure I get at least 60 gr of protein every day. Thank goodness for protein shakes, but I am getting tired of sweet stuff. When I DO get hungry and want something more substantial than soup, I heat up some refried beans with fat free cheese. I can eat about 2 tablespoons and I'm FULL. It's incredible. I can see myself making an entire meal out of 1 bean and cheese taco - and leaving the tortilla!
The amazing news???
My high weight before surgery was 250. After 7 days of hi protein, low carbs pre-op, I was at 240. This morning I'm at 218. I have lost 32 pounds and have 68 to go to reach my goal weight of 150. I AM 1/3 OF THE WAY THERE!
Is it hard reworking my life to NOT revolve around food? Yes - old habits are hard to break. I used to spend a HUGE amount of time thinking about food, planning my next meal, etc, etc. Was that healthy? No, it was an addiction. I'm fairly certain that God didn't intend for me to live my life just to consume food.
But I did it for so long, I'm sure it will take a while for me to learn new habits. But I'm working on that.
In the mean time, it no longer hurts to walk! My feet don't ache from standing and walking anymore. My knees feel better. I am SO happy I did this.
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About Me
Boerne, TX
Location
26.8
BMI
Surgery
06/16/2010
Surgery Date
Feb 21, 2010
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