Diva70
4 days from 1 month post-op
Mar 20, 2011
Wow. Just wanted to say that life is changing. I have had ups and downs and my emotions have been all over the place....no kidding! I went back to work last week, and my kids said i looked "thin" . There is no way that a 200+ pound woman can look thin, but i am much smaller than they remember so i guess maybe i do in their perspective. I still find it hard to look in the mirror and realize that i am not where i used to be. I still go into the plus size stores...and am finding it a little harder to find the right size. And don't let anyone tell you that this journey is not expensive. I am constantly buying clothes and i refuse to go overboard because i know i will not be in any size for too long. My job is professional so i never know whether to buy cheap and accessorize, or buy normal and pray that i will be able to wear it for more than a month!I find myself looking at my reflection and not even realizing who i am. It is exciting, and emotional all at the same time.
I am 4 days from 1 month post-op. I have to honestly thank God for allowing me to be healthy after my surgery and to come through it and healing rather quickly.
I am eating regular food now YUMMY! I had my first bite of shrimp and scallops...well actually one shrimp and one scallop - minus the breading...lol oh well, it tasted great!
I am finding it very easy to drink liquids such as water, v-8 splash diet, sobe water, any flavored low calorie water actually. And i really don't have to sip. I have no desire for soda and have had one cup of coffee with protein (my own latte...lol) and i have had some iced tea with splenda or equal. I can drink about 4-6oz. fairly quickly, but can't push it beyond that.
The milk issues is another story. I have tried skim, soy and almond milk. Skim and soy are ok, but I still have difficulty with them at times. I love the tast of almond milk, but it has no protein in it, so....what is a girl to do. I have even diluted them with water and my protein shake and it still takes me 30-40 mins. to get it down...oh well. Hopefully the cheese will make up for it...lol When i first started trying egg beaters, i think i did 1/4 cup with a slice of cheese and got half of it down before it felt like someone was stabbing me in my spine. Enough...i have started to recognize the warning signs. My stomach will give me the "almost full" message with a nagging feeling. I know not to go past that point. My best friends have been broccoli and cheese, rotisserie chicken (about 1-2 oz at the most), soups and green beans. I need more variety, but that is going down well. I guess I will eventually venture out and try more foods....but it is a little frustrating to try something only to have to throw it away because you will never eat it all in time or you just can't get it down.
The drinking and eating timing thing is so hard. I won't lie. It is crazy having to decide whether it is more important to eat or to drink.... I am still working that one out... Oh well, still thankful and still grateful that I was given this opportunity.
