Flutterbee
Halloween and 4 days out
Oct 30, 2009
I have a pile of lollies in case of trick or treaters. Pretty rare on this side of the world, but being a good girl scout am prepared. (Not tempted in the least).
I am on the side of loss and 4 days post op. I am home enjoying the sunshine, pottering around sweeping, cleaning cupboards and doing little light odd activities here and there.
The day of the operation loomed, flowing fast like skating down a snow covered mountain. It seemed to suddenly sneak up and be the day before I realised it. I lost 7.6kg on the pre-op diet, my doctor was happy so was I. The operation went very well, other than the fact I had my period, which I have to say really really sucks! Especially when the drips are in the right hand and you are right handed. The doctors and nurses I had were all so wonderful. I was so well pampered I didn't really want to go home. lol
I went home on the second day, having now paced a hole in the floor of the room I was in, there was only so many places to walk. Overall while there is naturally pain to be expected I was well taking care of and the only complaint really was the incredible dryness in my mouth. I was constantly rinsing and spitting out, it was worse when I talked, getting dry very quickly. Being a chatterbox has its downside.... lol.
The first day home was the hardest. It feels like you have been away for weeks and weeks, for me only two days, was all very weird and a little stressful.
Anyway here I am 4 days out and struggling a little to keep up the drinking. I made soup which I froze beforehand and am now eating/drinking that, it is divine but I cannot eat very much, maybe 50mls so have to keep an eye on that. This morning I had a little dizziness before I had a fruit smoothy for breakfast and today have made up another sachet of the Opti-fast to try to get some more nourishment in. I assume that it will get easier and easier but its still a little scary.
Also it seems that the last two nights I wake up several times to pee. Thats great fun... not. I think the first night I must have gone at least 11 times and lost 4 kgs. I have to make a conscious effort not to jump on the scales every morning lol.
Well thats all for now, its certainly the start of an adventure, and only eight weeks till Christmas and a new outfit.
Take care all,
Nicole
xx
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I am on the side of loss and 4 days post op. I am home enjoying the sunshine, pottering around sweeping, cleaning cupboards and doing little light odd activities here and there.
The day of the operation loomed, flowing fast like skating down a snow covered mountain. It seemed to suddenly sneak up and be the day before I realised it. I lost 7.6kg on the pre-op diet, my doctor was happy so was I. The operation went very well, other than the fact I had my period, which I have to say really really sucks! Especially when the drips are in the right hand and you are right handed. The doctors and nurses I had were all so wonderful. I was so well pampered I didn't really want to go home. lol
I went home on the second day, having now paced a hole in the floor of the room I was in, there was only so many places to walk. Overall while there is naturally pain to be expected I was well taking care of and the only complaint really was the incredible dryness in my mouth. I was constantly rinsing and spitting out, it was worse when I talked, getting dry very quickly. Being a chatterbox has its downside.... lol.
The first day home was the hardest. It feels like you have been away for weeks and weeks, for me only two days, was all very weird and a little stressful.
Anyway here I am 4 days out and struggling a little to keep up the drinking. I made soup which I froze beforehand and am now eating/drinking that, it is divine but I cannot eat very much, maybe 50mls so have to keep an eye on that. This morning I had a little dizziness before I had a fruit smoothy for breakfast and today have made up another sachet of the Opti-fast to try to get some more nourishment in. I assume that it will get easier and easier but its still a little scary.
Also it seems that the last two nights I wake up several times to pee. Thats great fun... not. I think the first night I must have gone at least 11 times and lost 4 kgs. I have to make a conscious effort not to jump on the scales every morning lol.
Well thats all for now, its certainly the start of an adventure, and only eight weeks till Christmas and a new outfit.
Take care all,
Nicole
xx
Optifast shakes - day 5
Oct 15, 2009
Well its Friday today, my 5th day of taking the optifast shakes. I am surprised at how enjoyable they are. The very first one tasted so strange and I did wonder if it would get better but since then they are great. The first day I got a terrible headache but none since then. The hardest thing was I made Banana Muffins for my son's lunches on Tuesday and had to make a concious effort not to lick my fingers... little habbits.... and the smell... ho hum
I am doing great and keeping positive. Whenever I start to get worried or scared I just focus on an image of myself in the future in a dress I brought when I was 17. I didn't fit it then but have kept it all these 19 years...lol. Anyway I am positive that I will get into it oneday soon and will post a picture on line.
Its amazing how many emotional issues you have to deal with everyday and the one that has been my constant, my friend, my wall of protection has actually been my undoing in destroying my spirit! So I will mourn this friend and move on to a new life for myself where I say yes to horse riding, yes to rock climbing, yes to swimming in the ocean, yes to travelling and no longer will I have to avoid 20 clothes stores in order to get to the 'one'. Its such an exciting adventure, I have my down days guess this is a good day. All in all since I decided to go down this path I have felt in charge of my life, I am done sabataging myselt.
Well, anyone else reading this who is yet to take the plunge, all the best, its such a big huge massive decision, good luck to you.....
Counting down... 27th October 09 life begins anew.....
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I am doing great and keeping positive. Whenever I start to get worried or scared I just focus on an image of myself in the future in a dress I brought when I was 17. I didn't fit it then but have kept it all these 19 years...lol. Anyway I am positive that I will get into it oneday soon and will post a picture on line.
Its amazing how many emotional issues you have to deal with everyday and the one that has been my constant, my friend, my wall of protection has actually been my undoing in destroying my spirit! So I will mourn this friend and move on to a new life for myself where I say yes to horse riding, yes to rock climbing, yes to swimming in the ocean, yes to travelling and no longer will I have to avoid 20 clothes stores in order to get to the 'one'. Its such an exciting adventure, I have my down days guess this is a good day. All in all since I decided to go down this path I have felt in charge of my life, I am done sabataging myselt.
Well, anyone else reading this who is yet to take the plunge, all the best, its such a big huge massive decision, good luck to you.....
Counting down... 27th October 09 life begins anew.....
10th September 2009
Sep 09, 2009
Some years ago, 3 to be exact I lost 42 kgs doing Sureslim. As soon as I stopped, meaning when I stopped starving myself, I joined the gym and low and behold the weight piled back on and within 6 months 30kgs was back on my hips. I have since gained an additional 10kgs. I rejoined Sureslim and lost nothing. I just couldn't shift the weight and found myself continually hungry. Its was like my body wouldn't let me stay lighter for too long.
I have yoyoed my whole life, like many other's stories its been an ongoing battle both psycological and physical. An endless battle in which I finally hit a wall. I grew up having siblings, friends and a parent never letting me forget that physical beauty is important. An issue I will always have to deal with and hopefully am...
Anyway my Dr/Surgeon is currently away so we have not yet met, but I have met the Medical Dr who was so lovely and also the dietian who scared the crap out of me. Although I know all the good healthy choices to make I am a little scared of the impact it will have on my husband who is a 'foodie', loves to cook and hates eating alone. So we have had lots of talks and I am thankful for him, he is wonderful and is supportive, plus he has a nice bottom... hehe.
I am now rather excited and can't wait for the operation. At present it is scheduled for October 27, 2009 but as I have yet to meet the Surgeon that could change. Wish me luck.
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I have yoyoed my whole life, like many other's stories its been an ongoing battle both psycological and physical. An endless battle in which I finally hit a wall. I grew up having siblings, friends and a parent never letting me forget that physical beauty is important. An issue I will always have to deal with and hopefully am...
Anyway my Dr/Surgeon is currently away so we have not yet met, but I have met the Medical Dr who was so lovely and also the dietian who scared the crap out of me. Although I know all the good healthy choices to make I am a little scared of the impact it will have on my husband who is a 'foodie', loves to cook and hates eating alone. So we have had lots of talks and I am thankful for him, he is wonderful and is supportive, plus he has a nice bottom... hehe.
I am now rather excited and can't wait for the operation. At present it is scheduled for October 27, 2009 but as I have yet to meet the Surgeon that could change. Wish me luck.
