Over a month down...

Apr 06, 2010

So, I went to my one month follow up appointment and got three different opinions why I was having so much illness after surgery. My dietician gave me license to try to eat whatever I felt I could keep down (within reason) and try to add protein as I could. Unfortunately, that means that my diet consists mostly of fruits and yogurt and whole grain carbs. Every time I try to get a protein down it comes right back up. After having some labs done my levels are pretty much OK (THANK THE LORD!) except really elevated liver enzymes. They think that I could possibly have a problematic gall bladder. So, I have an ultrasound scheduled for Monday morning. BUT....even if my gall bladder is diseased, the surgeon said that they can't remove it until 6 months after surgery. I may have to just deal with this chronic nausea and vomitting until August or September. YUCK! Another unfortunately side effect of not getting enough protein is that A) weight loss has pretty much stalled and B) I am now experiencing hypoglycemia and have to eat every couple of hours to keep from getting REALLY sick.

I was so gung ho before surgery and even the week afterwards when I felt great. I did great on low carb/high protein diet for months before surgery. Now I can't tolerate any of the things I am supposed to eat. It definitely makes me feel regret from time to time. I love the 30 pounds I lost in a month, but at what cost? Just feeling a little sorry for myself I guess.

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