Post Op

Jan 16, 2008

Wow...what can I say??  What a week it has been.  I am now 7 days post op, and feeling pretty good.  I am having some difficulty with the protein due to some apparent lactose intolerance that I was not aware that I had.  Oh well--it has to get better.  As I write this I am choking down a Boost Glucose Control shake.....  We'll see if this causes me to run to the potty.  I know that I can not handle the CIB with double milk dose...that really tore me up.  What's funny is that other milk products don't bother me.  Cottage cheese is not a problem and neither is yogurt or pudding.  Oh well--I am sure it will all be fine...just gotta get that 60 grams in somehow.  

My only other complaint is the terrible taste in my mouth and apparent bad breath.  It's driving me crazy...don't have to worry about anybody getting too far into my personal space!!  I even wish I could be outside of it at times.  Sugar free gum and brushing my teeth constantly seems to keep it at bay to an extent.

I am also getting a slight case of cabin fever.  I think I will probably venture out into the wilderness today--I don't care if it is in the 30's...I will bundle up and tough it out.  I have not had to use pain meds in over 24 hours, so I think it is about time.  

All in all--things are going ok.  Some of the things that my head is craving are rather strange..I think they gave me a labotomy while they were in there....he he...
believe it or not--most all of the recipes that are in the book that the dr. gave me are making my mouth water...who knew that healthy stuff would appeal???  I guess a lot of that has to do with these stupid protein shakes all being on the sweet side...I would kill for some salt...and texture...don't even get me started!!  I chewed ice yesterday because I was so desperate to use my teeth and actually HEAR something crunchy.  How sick is that???

Anyway...I have to say...I wouldn't change a thing at this point.  I think I am doing very well considering that just a week ago, Dr. Bautista was digging around in my guts.
 

13 days and counting

Dec 28, 2007

phew!!!   
That is about the best word to discribe my feelings at this point.  One more test to go...13 more days to wait.  
I spent the better part of yesterday at St. Mary's doing pre-op testing as well as the nurse practitioner consult.  What a nerve racking experience!!  They shuffled me from one room to the next and then back to the other...I was about to say "enough already"...but then remembered that it is ALL worth it.
 
I don't really know how to describe my feelings at this point, I have been asking myself everyday..."do I really want to do this?"...but from what I understand that is pretty normal--one thing for sure...I don't want to cancel now after having done all of the crazy tests and consults!!!  I would really be crazy if I did!!  The appointment for my EGD is on Wednesday next week.  That will be the last official test prior to surgery; PRAISE THE LORD!!  

I started the pre-op diet today--not so bad so far...ask me in a few days...(LOL). 


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Hopewell, VA
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28.5
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RNY
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01/10/2008
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Nov 29, 2007
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