DarcyMad
I'm switched! 2 wks post-op
Dec 01, 2010
Well, its over and done! I'm switched! Do I feel like a different person yet? No, but I know that's coming. I managed to lose 21 lbs in a week and a half...crazy! I quit when I started on the soft foods but I also got constipated. UGH! I'm upping my water intake and taking a pro-biotic to help. So far so good! I think I had it relatively easy post-op. I was in a lot of pain early on and got lots of good drugs to keep nausea and pain away but was off the pain meds before I left the hospital!Today and, really, as of last night, I started feeling a bit more pain. Maybe the nerves are finally growing back and allowing me to feel that. Its still nothing I need pain meds for but was a bit more uncomfy than initially. I'm now trying to plan protein and fat-laden meals! LOL This will be great for my son who is ADHD and his meds keep his appetite way down. Its not as difficult as I thought it might be.
I must be experiencing the glycogen metabolism because I'm at a standstill on the scale. Its been that way for the better part of a week now. I've read enough "did I break my DS?" posts to not get too freaked out about this. I've started putting my foods and liquids on nutrimirror.com so I can see where I need to do more work. Surprisingly, its only in the liquids department! Proteins and fats are good and even my carbs are low.
I'm on my multi-vite but still not taking calcium and iron. Those will come in a few more days! Ugh...I hope I'm prepared for the calcium! I don't need more constipation apart from what I've already had. That and I LOVE cheese so I don't want to jeopardize being able to eat that!
Other than that I'm finding that I'm often COOOOLD! I'm not sure if this is normal but man I just can't seem to keep warm! I hope that's not a sign of some vitamin deficiency. Guess I'll find out soon enough. I'll be back to see Dr. Stewart in the next week or two.
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About Me
Cedar Park, TX
Location
22.7
BMI
Surgery
11/17/2010
Surgery Date
Jul 22, 2010
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