Misty Gilbert
3 Weeks & 6 Days Post-Op (RNY)
Aug 17, 2009
So I am almost four weeks post-op (tomorrow will be 4 weeks) and this is where I am at....I started the journey of WLS last fall I weighted about 330 lbs... The first weight on record at my surgeons office was 321 -- my weight the week before surgery was 313 and my weight the week after surgery was 296; three weeks later my weight is still 296. I've never been one who said 'I don't know why I'm so fat, I don't eat that much and I eat pretty healthy'... I've always seen weight and BMI as a mathematical problem -- just like balancing your checking account... There are a certain number of calories going in, and a certain number going out (being burned off). When your account is in the red, you're losing weight... etc... you get the analogy. But now my account is seriously in the red so how in the heck is my body not losing weight? My Daily Plate is awesome (thanks Melissa O. for telling me about it)... It has a massive database of foods, you add to your daily plate what you've eaten, the portion/serving amount, and your water intake; then you also have a place to add exercise. It tracks EVERYTHING including our ever important protein. And you can print out the daily/weekly/monthly results. It's awesome! Try it! There's even an app for my iPhone so I can keep my account up to date (and it's automatically synced together on my phone and online account). Anyway point being; you set up your goal daily calorie intake and it shows you how much you've eaten, how many calories you have left and also figures in exercise. So far, I've been in the negative meaning I'm burning more calories than I am eating. This has been my same eating and exercise routine for awhile now (it's changed some since I've healed from surgery, but basically not a high calorie intake and my exercise keeps increasing)... So WHYYYYY??? am I not losing weight? I don't understand! I'm sure the pounds will start dropping, but what's with this lull in weight loss?
2nd issue -- I cannot eye a portion... I am making a traveling eating kit to take with me. Something I can just throw in my purse then bring home and wash and toss back in my purse. I still have the issue of not having my tummy say 'ok that's enough' and I find it easy to eat more than I should (I should be eating 1/4 cup, but I think I've eaten as much as 3/4 of a cup before). I feel like I am doing EVERYTHING WRONG!!!
I know I've just got to get more organized about my eating.... Get back to measuring, making sure I get my water, etc... I've just been shopping for back to school a lot and have been away from home and that makes eating right and the right amount more difficult. I make healthy choices like grilled chicken and I only eat the meat, but still I need to measure and blend and stop bending the rules. Also the grilled chicken reminds me -- I have to be so careful eating solid foods; I feel they get stuck in my throat and I feel almost like a chocking feelings except it's lower so it doesn't effect my breathing, it's just very uncomfortable.
In a month, maybe less I know my blogs will be so much more positive, right now I'm still in this limbo adjustment period. I think I had an unrealistic ideal of what post-op would be like. Everyone I talked to was months if not years post-op and they had gotten through this early stage of post-op and probably forgotten how difficult it was. It's getting easier everyday! My energy levels are increasing and my understanding of my body is increasing. I am going to write myself a letter/note about where I need to refocus and I think that'll help. To all of you considering WLS -- even where I am now I would still highly recommend it. Just be aware it takes time, it's a big change. I know I'll get there and things will be so much better soon.
To anyone still reading.... Thanks and sorry! I just needed to vent frustrations.
My goals are...
--get 64oz of water daily
--do not eat more than my 1/4 cup portion at any time
--stick to the rules of not drinking before during or after meals
--ALWAYS choose healthier options and lean protein options
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About Me
Marshall, IL
Location
33.4
BMI
Surgery
07/21/2009
Surgery Date
Sep 03, 2008
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