GinaJ
August 13, 2008 - Triscuit update
August 12, 2008 - You mean it can happen to me?
I was so worried about Hurricane Ike tonight and the people in Galveston that did not leave. I grabbed a few Triscuits and ate them. Then, I had an OMG moment. The worst pain in my chest. The pain was like contractions in that it started out mild and progressed to intense. It stopped, came back, stopped, came back, stopped, came back. I drank 2 sips of water. A few seconds later my mouth filled up with saliva and then the water came back up and I felt fine. I hope I didn't damage anything.
September 9, 2008 - First restaurant meal
September 9, 2008 - I have some restriction
So far, I can tolerate everything. I have had a tortilla, rice, fajita, squash, etc. Today is the first time I have had chest pressure/pain since the first week. Lunch went down just fine.
The hardest part for me right now is eating slow. I am really going to work on that.
I have started walking about a mile 4 times a week. The scale is not moving. I am eating 2 meals a day. Yesterday, I did have a snack of SF pudding.
September 3, 2008 - First post op visit with md and nut
I was still embarrassed about how I acted in the PACU and told my surgeon. He is really nice and I appreciate him. I am still thankful that his office paid for Obesity Law to represent me with my insurance company.
According to their scales, I have lost 9lbs since the day of surgery.
September 2, 2008 - Two weeks out
I had 1 soft fried egg for lunch, and I am satisfied. I can't believe it. When has one egg equaled satisfied ever before?!
I still have a little soreness at my port site, and the muscles surrounding, but nothing bad at all. I am feeling great and a little nervous about adding new foods. I can start ground beef now and may have some tonight with refried beans. I will wait and see.
My two week f/u appointment is tomorrow.
Today's weight 239.
I will have to see what the doctors scale says with clothes on and in the afternoon vs my scale in the am with night shirt.
August 31, 2008
August 29, 2008
August 28, 2008 - 1st NSV
I had to go onsite for my job today, and someone there told me that she could tell I was losing weight. No one knows that I had the surgery except for my kids. I am down about 33 lb. She must be very observant because people don't usually notice my weight loss until I'm down about 45 lb.
I went to a high school football game tonight. It got uncomfortable sitting on the bleachers, so I left in the 3rd quarter.
Today I ate:
B: 1/4 of a peanut butter and banana protein shake
L: SF Jello pudding (dark chocolate)
D: 3/4 c mashed potatoes
65oz water
August 27, 2008 - Feeling much better today
Aug 26, 2008
I currently work from home and returned to work today. I didn't even start until 1:00. I continued to feel good all day. I took a 20min nap. I stayed full from the protein shake until 5:30 pm. For dinner I had 1/2 c mashed potatoes again. I was finally able to drink more fluids. Today I had 60oz.
Weight: 241.4