Back to work....

May 07, 2007

Well i got a new job a little while ago. I signed on board at Century 21 McLennan & Company, in the local Plaistow, NH office. What is cool about this particular Century 21 branch is that they have 5 area offices and are located on both sides of the MA/NH line. I really love real estate and anything to do with houses. My mother actually owns her own real estate sales and development company down in NC and would like it if I came down to work for her but I am too Merrimack Valley for that dramatic change of pace. I know it will take me awhile to build my business, its painfully slow to get started, but I think i have the potential to be a kick ass agent. My hunny is a mortgage broker as well, so i am hoping he can send me come business as it comes his way. I have lost about 57 pounds so far and I can definately feel a bit more confidence in myself. I am still not thrilled with what I see in the mirror but it keeps getting better, so i am on the right track.
If anyone local reads this and is interested in buying or selling real estate, go to www.c21mclennan.com and contact me. I would be excited to meet and assist any one of my WLS pals!!

Must I keep doing this to myself?

Apr 20, 2007

Well I am about 9 weeks out now and feeling better physically most of the time. There are still quite a few foods that are "iffy", sometimes making me sick and others not. I have finally got the message from my body that pork and I don get along. I am sooo bored with my menu that I have repeatedly eaten things (like steak) that I know have a pretty good shot of making me feel like shit but I try anyway, hoping today is the day it does'nt. I don't even bother with carbs yetm (except for the occasional PB cracker) I can practically feel them expand in my belly and then I feel uuugghh. 
I did order some things online. I tried the Unjury unflavored protein powder. Awful. Tried mixing it with Crystal Light, applesauce, yogurt and mashed potatoes. All of it untolerable. It tasted soo bad, I gave the rest of the container away to a friend who is going to be having WLS soon. Plus I tried those New Whey liquid protein bullets. Those are 3 oz of sludge (in grape or another fruity flavor of your choosing) that packs a whopping 42 grams of protein. Sounds good, well they make me gag. I am striking out on finding a good way to supplement my protein requirements. And truthfully I am so consumed with my day to day life that I have been a bit too lax with keeping tabs. That's proabably why I have pushed the envelope lately and I keep making myself feel like crap. Sometimes I get sick, other times I just feel like it for 30-45 mins. You think I would smarten up. I have to try and get back on the ball. I know my weight loss has slowed but is still coming along. I am about 38 pounds down since surgery which averages out to over 4 pounds a week which is more than the nutritionist expected. Sounds good to me, I just hope it keeps coming off steadily. I already hate everything in my closet, either too big, too small or completely outdated. I am going to hold off on buying new clothes until I can get under 200 pounds. Only 9 more pounds to go!!!! 


I Hate food..........

Mar 26, 2007

Hey everyone, i was wondering whtether anyone hates food as much post-op as I do. I am 6 weeks out and find myself in a boring cycle of the same stuff over and over. I cannot stomach protein shakes, the SLIM FAST High Protein ones are the only ones I can keep down. I eat string cheese and oatmeal. I know I haven't been meeting my protein or liquid intakes very often, but i do at least get my vitamins in. I had some trouble about 4 weeks out where all of a sudden virtually everything was coming back up. Had to go back to the hospital where they did an endoscopy and inserted balloon catheters into my esphogas and small intestine to open them up and allow food to pass. Have been a bit better since then, no actual throwing up, but I still feel tired and nauseus pretty often. And there is just such little in terms of food that is appealing that I can eat. I am not craving anything wicked like candy, just a little texture would be nice, a sandwich or a salad. I know its way too soon though and couldn't handle it if I wanted too. I had an appointment set up with my NUT for tomorrow, she could have moved me to stage 5, but I rescheduled because I know I am not physically ready. This is such a tough road. Somedays I think I didn't give the lap-band system enough consideration even though its similar nutritionally,  I wouldn't have so many food aversions. I am down about 28 pounds since surgery so at least its working, i still haven't started working out though so I need to get going. Its just hard when I still feel so uuuuggghhh, and I am sure the malnutrion doesn't help.

1 month out and I feel like roadkill......

Mar 14, 2007

Hi everyone! I just wanted to send up a smoke signal cause I feel like dirt. Ever since I moved to stage 4 I have been able to experiment with more proteins and my body isnt handling it all that well. Especially in the last 4-5 days I have been sick once if not twice a day.My body feels wrenched and I have zero energy. I was suppose to start excercising this week and I can barely make it through my household stuff. The only thing I can hold down well is string cheese, go figure. And the nutrionist just says to back off protein and keep up with the clear liquids until I feel better. But heres the thing, I do feel , I just feel disgusted by food, and eating makes me nauseous and then sick. Its a vicious cycle. Any words of wisdom, anyone had this issue? I tried the Isopure protein drinks that were nasty and tasted like soap, then I tried the WW Protein drinks which were chalky and made me yack, I'm in rough shape. Tried to go back on my anti-depressant today, and that pill didnt stay down long either. I am worried about how long all this could last.......... 


2 Weeks OUT!!

Feb 25, 2007

Well I am 2 weeks out of surgery, and I really am feeling better. I am not where I wish I was for being 2 weeks out though. I am up and able to move around quite a bit. My surgeon gave me the okay to start increasing activity as much as I feel I can handle, and I can pick up my youngest son again without too much of a strain. I feel exhausted all the time though. Dr. Looser said this is normal, it varies patient to patient and I should give my body rest when I feel I need it. If I dont rest enough, it will just continue that way unitl I give in. He says the exhaustion should be gone by the time I'm 3 -4 weeks out. What I am still experiencing now though more than ever is gas pressure and pain in my chest while I am drinking. It seems every sip barely squeezes down and then slowly the pressure releases and I can take another sip. Nothing seems to help very much, Tums, gas-x strips. Walking is a bit helpful but other than a good burp, it just sucks. Hopefully this will pass too as have the other bumps in the road.
10 pounds down, dreaming about starting stage 4 on friday after I meet with my nutrionist. Just want a bite of something normal........hanging in. Thank you to everyone on OH who has lent me such invaluable support.

GOT A DATE!!!!

Jan 30, 2007

Hello all, I just wanted to throw a quick post in here that I got my date just this morning and its Feb 12, at Portsmouth Reigional Hospital. I am so thankful that I got my approval the first time around. I must say that I am very impressed with both Harvard Pilgrim and Atlntic Surgical Associates. I'll be on the losers bench soon!!!!

1st Meeting w/ Dr. Looser!

Jan 12, 2007

Well, I have gone through all the millions of steps that are required for the surgery and yesterday met with Dr. Looser. I weighed in at EXACTLY what I was suppose to to meet the required 10% EBW loss. I was thrilled about that since I had a few set backs over the holidays and then a killer bout of PMS. Anyway, he seemed very nice and real. We went over the same things they talk about with you like a million times and he said that I may only need to be in the hospital for about 2-3 days, probably 2 with no complications. Now what they need to do is take all the paperwork, put it together and send it over to Harvard Pilgrim. He says HP is pretty good about quick turnaround times and we should hear within 2 weeks, maybe a bit longer. And IF we get an approval than my date can be set for within a week or two of that time. I am tottally pumped about that, so anywhere between 3-6 weeks left to go. I hate this part the most, the not knowing of what the next step will be, surgery or appeal if I am denied. I just want to get in there and get this journey started! Anyone have any expereince with Atlantic Surgical and Harvard P? Anyone know how i can stop myself from going crazy in the next month?

First meeting with Nancy

Nov 07, 2006

I had my first meeting with Nancy S. on monday. She is very nice, a little dry but nice. We went over a few things, she says I should plan on waiting at least 18 months after surgery to get pregnant again. I knew I would have to wait a year but I guess a year and half now. She gave me the info on who to call to set up my appointments for the nutritionist and therapist, etc.. I have to go see her again on December 5 and in the meantime I have to try and lose the 13 lbs. 10 % of my EBW. I think I can do it, or at least most of it, but it is going to be more difficult doing this during the holidays. If I can get all this done by the time I go back and see her on the 5th, I think thats when we will set the appointment to see the surgeon. I am hoping to have realtive ease with meeting all of the requirements. I am hoping to have my surgery date be sometime in the month of January. Fingers crossed!!

My Journey Through WLS

Oct 25, 2006

10/24/06

Got a call from Nancy S., the Bariatric coordinator today. I have my first official appointment with her scheduled for Nov. 6. Can't wait! I think this will be the official intake into the program and when they weigh me the first time. I think this is the figure they will go off of when they determine how much I need to lose before the surgery date. I think I will wear heavy clothes in, and then jog out? Whaddya think? LOL
I am very excited to get this whole process started. I wonder if this means that they have received a pre-approval from Harvard Pilgrim. I forgot to ask that on the phone.

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Back to work....
Must I keep doing this to myself?
I Hate food..........
1 month out and I feel like roadkill......
2 Weeks OUT!!
GOT A DATE!!!!
1st Meeting w/ Dr. Looser!
First meeting with Nancy
My Journey Through WLS

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