gottaspin77
8 Months Post Op
Apr 08, 2009
I am 8 months post op today and down 111 lbs. The weight loss is super slow now, but hopefully I'll be changing that soon with more exercise. I haven't gone back to the gym yet due to left over weakness from stupidly starving myself, but I feel so much better that tomorrow I will be trying the gym. I'm excited!! I'm going with my mom so that I have an exercise buddy to keep me in line.I feel so much better. I'm re-testing all the foods that gave me problems and even managed a bit of beef last night, chewed super slow. It went fine I'm pleased to report. The whole secret, once again, is to eat S L O W. ALthough I did upchuck muchroom ravioli last Saturday. It got down in my pouch and fought its way back up. Not pretty, but I've gotten much better with that, too.
The only thing bothering me now is the fact that I'm ready to go back to work as a nurse... but the economy isn't ready for me. A local hospital laid off a bunch of nurses (mostly LPNs) so the work force is jammed with nurses. Where do I fit in? I'm thinking of going back for my RN. Ugh! I loathe the thought. I hate school of any kind. Online or class room; it all sucks.
Oh, and my GP prescribed a poop pill for me and I'm getting regular!!!!!! This is more exciting than the invention of electricity to me. The pill is called Amitiza. I take that AND my 2 Colaces. I occasionally have to take M.O.M., but it's significant progress.
I bought a pair of cute capris in a size 16. It's weird to walk into a store and buy from the "normal" people's department. I still look through the plus sized stuff, though. I noticed I have an underwear fetish now. I buy undies constantly. What's up with that? I've heard of a shoe transfer, but underwear???? Hmmm.
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About Me
Location
32.3
BMI
Surgery
08/27/2008
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Jan 31, 2008
Member Since
