Doreen L.
Almost six weeks
Mar 30, 2008
One month
Mar 19, 2008
My mood swings have improved this week, so far knock on wood no crying jags. I have actually went out to walk some when the weathe rpermits and it has been wonderful, the fresh air and the sun. I can not wait till spring springs and I can do it daily.
tomorrow I go in for my release to work, what a wonderful thing that will be, I'm really not a homebody. I like being here with the hubby and the kids but this all day alone crap is just for the birds. I'd much rather be working.
I'm starting notice I have a jaw line, it's been mixed with my chins forever almost forgot it exsisted..lol..pants are all getting so big, my work pants can be taken off while zipped and butttoned woo hoo..I'm loving this life
Three weeks out
Mar 11, 2008
My moods are so weird, I can be so happy and carefree, then I'm in tears for no apparent reason. It doesn't help that due to the weather we have been having I've pretty much been stuck in the house. I want so badly to go outside and walk, but how can I when the streets are covered in snow and ice, the sidewalks won't be seen for weeks because of all this snow. I can go to the mall and walk, but how can that be done daily without spending money? I wish I coudl swim or do something. this is just driving me batty. I'm so not used to sitting around the house all day every day. I've cleaned my dresser, my cupboards in the kitchen, next will be my closet I suppose.
On the plus side up until I gained back four pounds I was down thirty from the date of my surgery. Now it's back to twenty six....when did something like that ever happen in three weeks before? I try so hard to remember that before this surgery I was lucky to lose ten pounds in a month hell it took me six and I lost 19 so I have already surpassed that. I guess I just thought it would be quicker.
Fourteen days out
Mar 02, 2008
Fourteen days....
Where do I begin? Emotions are way out of control. I feel lost without my husband here next to me. A lot of it is I'm not used to being home so much I know that is what it is. But, what is it I can do? I'm not allowed to drive for two more days. Today has been the first day nice enough to go outside and walk and I will be out there as long as I can be when I go, so what is left to do? I clean and get yelled at, but I can't just sit here and do nothing. It's not in my nature to be this still.
Food is no issue at all, I started pureed and the only things I have had is apple sauce, a baked potaoe, and some refried beans. I rarely get hungry so have no need to eat. I still do the slim fast for protien so that pretty much covers that base. I miss drinking pop, I gave up the caffiene, but not the carbonation, used to even get the sams flavored water with carbonation so I'm really missing that alot, nothing else though.
Ten Days post op
Feb 27, 2008
So here it is ten days later, the frickin weather sucks and I'm feeling a little tired, can't even say tired, just have no energy, have to push myself to do things. I went to the mall and walked some, it was sure nice to get out of the flippin house for a little bit, especially since there were two snow days in a row. I miss driving I miss working, and I miss being me, but I'm happy knowing I'll be back and even better than before. My kids are funny, don't do this mom don't do that but do they do what I ask? ah no...lol..so then why shouldn't I just do it myself, not saying they don't help, just only when they feel it is convienient for them. My husband is the best, goes to work, comes home and takes care of me. the past few days have been better for me, the pain is gradually going away and I have actually cooked meals for them all without any desire to eat. Eating is something that Ialmost have to force myself to do as I've only been hungry like twice. I do get in my protein every day though, don't really want to lose hair so this better be the trick...lol...
What a difference a week makes!!
Feb 25, 2008
Well here it is one week after my surgery. I just can't believe how easy it has been so far. i'm not saying there has been no pain because oh boy yeah there has been pain lol. The left side of my tummy is the worst burns and muscle aches. I had the drain removed yesterday which in itself was an experience that I would have liked to sleep through. I lost sixteen pounds the first week, just simply amazing to me, for so long this was just a dream and now it's a reality. I'm so excited I could just babble on forever. and the best part is I'm not even hungry. I get two protien shakes in a day and a little bit of yogurt pudding or soup and that's it. thanks Dr. Eyman and your staff for giving me this wonderful and exciting spot on the losers bench!
I just can't believe!!!!~!
Dec 04, 2007
Short Update
Nov 19, 2007
Month.....5
Oct 22, 2007
Well, here it is month five of the supervised diet. Tomorrow is the last appointment with the nut. alone, then one more with her and my surgeon and they submit. Time has really gone by fast. This month however I'm afraid to go and get on the dang scale. I don't know why, I look at my food logs and I don't think I eat poorly, my biggest problem is I don't excersise, but how can I when my body is so sore all the time, my hips hurt, my legs hurt, my feet hurt, I walk and my back hurts. So how am I supposed to excersise? Please tell me it will get better....
Monday Monday
Sep 30, 2007
