mcfardee
Having difficulty
Feb 07, 2011
Well, I'm finally feeling better physically. I'm down to 290 as of 2/1. I look in the mirror and only in my face do I see a difference. When I look at the rest of me, I still see the same large person that I was before surgery. The problem that I'm having now is being around foods that are off limits to me. Super Bowl day was the worst yet. Seeing the barbecued meatballs, the wings and pizza as well as pretzels was very hard. Going to the grocery is difficult, too, because all I see and think is "I can't have that, can't have that." No, I've not been tempted to eat anything that I'm not supposed to, it's just hard to be around it. I spoke with the nutritionist. She said that once I get to my goal weight, I can have some of the "forbidden" items but in small quantities. I'm currently at the soft food stage. Next month, I move to regular where I'll experiment, within reason, to see what I can keep down.
Any suggestions for how to deal with my current problem?
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Any suggestions for how to deal with my current problem?
Getting Better
Jan 27, 2011
Well, I finally feel like I'm on the right side of recovery. My pneumonia has cleared and I'm starting to feel like me. I am still trying to get in enough protein everyday but I'm doing a little better with that, too. Once I choke down the morning Unjury with milk that has 10g of protein, I'm halfway there. I am at the soft food stage and not necessarily in a hurry to move from there. I was told that my surgeon considers pretzels to be a four-letter word although they are fat free. So, won't be having any of those for a very long while. I am enjoying shaved deli turkey and chicken breast and string cheese has become a fast favorite.
What protein works for you? I am always looking for suggestions.
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What protein works for you? I am always looking for suggestions.
Guess what
Jan 14, 2011
Hello. Guess what? I went to the doctor today for follow-up after being seen in the ER on Tuesday. He looks at me and orders me back to the ER. I received and IV, x-ray, prednisone, EKG and lab work. I was told that I have bronchitis on top of my pneumonia. I am also dehydrated. Can you believe that? So, I have two more RXs and will have to delay my return to work by another week. Jeez! When do I start living with my new body?
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Pneumonia
Jan 13, 2011
Well, I have pneumonia. Many people told me to keep moving even when it hurt and to use the inspirometer. I did but didn't do either as much as I should have. Now, I'm paying the price. I am so uncomfortable. Each breath is precious as it hurts to come out. I am now walking around my home. (I have a circular floor plan). I walk about 10 times. Boy, am I panting after I finish that one. I am also on two antibiotics. This has set my recovery back by at least a week if not longer. The ER doctor said that I could return to work on the 17th. I don't know. If it weren't for my husband, I'd be lost. He's been my rock. I can't wait until things get better.
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Ouch
Jan 11, 2011
For the past few days, I've had pain in the left side of my back. It's worse when I breathe in. It feels like a spasm and I don't know what caused it. It's affecting my recovery for sure. It hurts to move. I've taken pain medicine but then that makes me sleepy. I am sad and disappointed because everything else is going relatively well.
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Working on a new me
Jan 09, 2011
Hello. This is my first time doing something like this. I hope that it's done correctly. I am mcfardee and I live in Dayton, OH. I had a revised gastric bypass on December 27th, 2010. My day of surgery weight was 327. I was in the hospital longer than I expected to be due to some complications but am home. I had my first post-surgery doctor visit on Friday. I have lost 15lbs so far. I was surprised to say the least. I am trying to learn how to balance the vitamins, protein and how to eat. It's work but worth it. I hope to hear from any of you about your surgery and how things have been.
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OH
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12/27/2010
Surgery Date
Dec 02, 2010
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