lt7807
1/16/2007 1 week post-op
Jan 16, 2007
Well this has definately been an interesting experience to say the least. The good news is that I'm down 22lbs. Other than that, I'm not doing so well. I'm depressed meaning I can't seem to stop crying. I still want to eat and I'm even dreaming about eating food. How fat do you have to be to dream about eating? Now I'm suffering from nausea but I'm taking thos pills the Dr. gave me for that so I'm dealing with it. But since I'm feeling so bad with this surgery, I have come to the decision that I am not having kids unless I adopt cause if my body could do this to me with just this surgery, imagine how I'm going to feel being pregnant and giving birth? Not going to happen captain.
The good thing is that I have a weightloss buddy who I met when I went for my pre-op at the Dr.'s office and she's been great. She's 3 weeks post-op so she's been able to tell me how hard the first week out is and what I can look forward to eating once I'm able to try other foods. Plus she understands how it feels to be so tired of this liquid diet. She's the only one that understands me right now because she's been through it and is still going through it. We're helping each other because when it comes to family, we just feel isolated because they can sympathize, but they don't have a clue how it is. So I think god for her. I go to the dr. on Thursday for my first post-op appt. and then I'll move up to the week two diet where I can have semi-solid foods. Woo hoo, I can't wait. Mashed potatoes here I come....
Until Next Time...
The good thing is that I have a weightloss buddy who I met when I went for my pre-op at the Dr.'s office and she's been great. She's 3 weeks post-op so she's been able to tell me how hard the first week out is and what I can look forward to eating once I'm able to try other foods. Plus she understands how it feels to be so tired of this liquid diet. She's the only one that understands me right now because she's been through it and is still going through it. We're helping each other because when it comes to family, we just feel isolated because they can sympathize, but they don't have a clue how it is. So I think god for her. I go to the dr. on Thursday for my first post-op appt. and then I'll move up to the week two diet where I can have semi-solid foods. Woo hoo, I can't wait. Mashed potatoes here I come....
Until Next Time...
1/13/07 4 days post-op
Jan 13, 2007
Today has been filled with ups and downs. The good thing is that I've lost 10lbs. I went walking for 4 blocks with my mom and it was nice. I did get tired and needed a nap when I came back home. The bad thing is that I'm so sick of this liquid diet!!! I want food damn it! I'm tired of broth, jell-o, pop cycles, and apple juice. God if I could just have some mash potatoes or a piece of chicken. Then my mom's here taking care of me, and cooking Spagetti and eating all this stuff that I can't have and I just broke down crying because even though I've had this surgery and can't eat like that anymore, my mind still wants to eat all that food that I use to. This detox thing is not the business.
1/11/07 2 Days Post-op
Jan 11, 2007
First of all, to all the well wishers and friends, I say thank you for your prayers and well wishes. Well I'm finally at home and being that it's 11:38pm, I'm not sleeping too good right now. I spent 2 long nights in the hospital and a few times questioned if this was the right thing to do to my body. Actually the hardest part for me is getting comfortable in the bed. I normally sleep on my stomach, not my back and it's killing me that I can't sleep on my stomach. But I am glad I did it. I'm bloated and uncomfortable, but I know this too shall pass and when it does, I'm going to be a hottie. My mom made home made chicken and noodles for her dinner tonight and even though it really looked good, I was content with my chicken broth. I am looking forward to going on solids or at least semi-solids cause I love me some mashed potatoes. Well I'm going to try and get some sleep for now. Talk to you all later.
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Today is the day!!!!
Jan 09, 2007
Ok so today is the day and I'm so ready? I didn't really sleep to well last night, I had a lot on my mind. I usually can't sleep the night before when I'm excited about something. I'm not nervous yet, just excited. I have to be at the hospital at 11:15 am. My surgery is scheduled for 1:30 pm. Well wish me luck...See you on the thin side...
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2 Days To Go...
Jan 07, 2007
Well I'm having my surgery the day after tomorrow and still not really nervous about it. Everyone keeps asking if I'm nervous but I'm not. I'm too excited to begin my new life. The nerves will probably hit me once I go to the hospital. Ok I know this is going to sound funny but I'm kinda freaking out about tomorrow because I have to be on a complete liquid diet tomorrow. I can't have any food or the dr. won't do my surgery. Understandable but if I could do that and not be hungry, then would I really need to have surgery? Of course I'm going to do it, but boy am I going to be hungry. Feel free to laugh at my pain, I am...lol
So I went to church today like I do every Sunday and i prayed that everything will be ok. I'm confident that God will take care of me which is why I'm not nervous.
Its so funny that I'm still explaining to people about my surgery and all that will take place. I swear with this surgery, I've become a doctor or something. Explaining the procedure to everyone. Oh and the "Dumping" thing. I think I've explained that at least 10 times already. Ok, just had to vent a little.
Until Next Time...
So I went to church today like I do every Sunday and i prayed that everything will be ok. I'm confident that God will take care of me which is why I'm not nervous.
Its so funny that I'm still explaining to people about my surgery and all that will take place. I swear with this surgery, I've become a doctor or something. Explaining the procedure to everyone. Oh and the "Dumping" thing. I think I've explained that at least 10 times already. Ok, just had to vent a little.
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3 Days to go
Jan 06, 2007
I'm so ready to have this surgery and begin my new life. I have to go and go shopping for my liquid diet, do laundry and of course clean house. I go on Monday afternoon to the Fresno Heart Hospital where I'm having my surgery, for my pre-op visit with them and do my lab work. Oh and I also have to go get my prescriptions and protein shakes. So I'll try to post one last time before my surgery.
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Pre-Op Appt. Done
Jan 04, 2007
Hey there, I went for my Pre-Op appointment yesterday and everything went well. The surgeon says everything is a go for my surgery on Tuesday. By the way, I have 5 days left until my surgery. The cool thing is that I met a lady in the lobby at the doctor's office who just had the surgery on 12/26 and she was telling me what to expect immediately after surgery. We exchange phone numbers so that we can keep in touch with each other since we're basically going through this process together. It's amazing how this process brings complete strangers together.
(Side Note: I'm already having to deal with the haters.)
My own supervisor whose sister had the surgery last year is telling me how much saggy skin I'm going to have aftewards because her sister has so much saggy skin that it looks nasty. First of all, her sister is 10 years older than me so her skin elasticity is different than mine and she didn't exercise after surgery, I will. I've come to far not to do what I needs to be done to be successful with this surgery. It's going to be interesting to see what others say about me once I start losing weight. I'll keep you posted on those comments....
Until next time....
(Side Note: I'm already having to deal with the haters.)
My own supervisor whose sister had the surgery last year is telling me how much saggy skin I'm going to have aftewards because her sister has so much saggy skin that it looks nasty. First of all, her sister is 10 years older than me so her skin elasticity is different than mine and she didn't exercise after surgery, I will. I've come to far not to do what I needs to be done to be successful with this surgery. It's going to be interesting to see what others say about me once I start losing weight. I'll keep you posted on those comments....
Until next time....
1/1/07 - Getting Nervous
Jan 01, 2007
Well Happy New Years everyone. With that said, I have 8 days left until my surgery day and I'm getting nervous. What if something goes wrong? I know, its just nerves but I can't help but feel this way. I'm hoping everything will be ok.
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