rosesrkim
June 6, 2008
Jun 06, 2008
Woo Hoo.......28 lbs gone my first month! I went yesterday for my 1 month consult and everything was great. I was told I am a star patient....LoL I have had no problems so far, getting in over 100oz. of liquids a day and between 73 and 105grms of proteins a day. 
I measured myself and have also lost 29 1/2 inches since the week before I started my liquid pre diet. I am just over the moon with all this. The other morning laying in bed trying to wake my hubby put his arm around me and was shocked, he felt my hip bone......
we both were like "dang, check that out". I took my first bath in a month the other night and it was weird.....I didn't touch the sides, before I was squeezed in there, and my butt bones felt like they were touching the bottom of the tub, before I had tons of cushion
. By the way 6 of those inches are from my butt alone
. It is so exciting to have my kids, my hubby, and my friends notice already. I am on cloud 9 I guess you can say. I go back in 2 months, I can't wait!
On another note, my hubby is having his surgery on the 23rd of June and we are hoping for the same outcome. He starts his liquid diet on this coming Tuesday. It was hard for me, but I know it will be hard on him. Please send best wishes and prayers for his upcoming day.
I measured myself and have also lost 29 1/2 inches since the week before I started my liquid pre diet. I am just over the moon with all this. The other morning laying in bed trying to wake my hubby put his arm around me and was shocked, he felt my hip bone...... we both were like "dang, check that out". I took my first bath in a month the other night and it was weird.....I didn't touch the sides, before I was squeezed in there, and my butt bones felt like they were touching the bottom of the tub, before I had tons of cushion. By the way 6 of those inches are from my butt alone. It is so exciting to have my kids, my hubby, and my friends notice already. I am on cloud 9 I guess you can say. I go back in 2 months, I can't wait!On another note, my hubby is having his surgery on the 23rd of June and we are hoping for the same outcome. He starts his liquid diet on this coming Tuesday. It was hard for me, but I know it will be hard on him. Please send best wishes and prayers for his upcoming day.
May 28,2008
May 28, 2008
Wow time has flew by. I am feeling awesome. I have gone back to working my concession stand, shopping, playing ball with the kids, living, living, living..........I love my RNY!
I had my 3 week appointment and had lost 20lbs since surgery. All my incisions look good, I am getting plenty of water, my protein, and vitamins in. They are gross, blah....I wish I could like to take those. They gave me this giant gallbladder pill to crush and that makes me want to barf.
I started puree's....lol and that has been funny. My DH is a BBQ chef and his brisket is out of this world. I asked my NUT is I could puree that and she said to go for it. I did.....and it was yummy. I have pureed some chicken, red beans, and shrimp. It all been good. I am so blessed to have no problems with anything.
I also notice the puffiness is gone. I am already down 2 pants sizes. Everyone that sees me notices and the compliments are so awesome.
I had my 3 week appointment and had lost 20lbs since surgery. All my incisions look good, I am getting plenty of water, my protein, and vitamins in. They are gross, blah....I wish I could like to take those. They gave me this giant gallbladder pill to crush and that makes me want to barf.
I started puree's....lol and that has been funny. My DH is a BBQ chef and his brisket is out of this world. I asked my NUT is I could puree that and she said to go for it. I did.....and it was yummy. I have pureed some chicken, red beans, and shrimp. It all been good. I am so blessed to have no problems with anything.
I also notice the puffiness is gone. I am already down 2 pants sizes. Everyone that sees me notices and the compliments are so awesome.
May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008
Wow , it is zipping by. I am about 9 days out and feeling great. I still have soreness in my mid section. Getting dressed is rough, it seems all my stitches are on my incision lines. Every time I go to pull up my pants I whack a bandage out. I really love my p.j.'s at this time. I am getting in all my liquids and proteins. My vitamins are being taken, and that is so yucky adjusting to those.
I have been sleeping in a lazy boy since I have been home. All proped up and comfy in the sitting posistion. I decided to try out my bed last night. I was kinda uncomfortable, it felt like my wounds were stretching and pulling. I slept a little, but by 3 am I was back in my chair. I guess I wait a little longer.
Wednesday we had the funeral for my granny, and the food was everywhere. Like a trooper I walked around with my protein shake like a pro. I really wanted to hit those sandwhiches, I even sat by them to inhale the smell. My hubby made some smoked beef briskets, and OMG they smelled so yummy. I was a tough day all around. I was exhausted and so tired by the end of the day. I did try some meatball sauce, about 2oz. and it went down well, no problems.
I have been sleeping in a lazy boy since I have been home. All proped up and comfy in the sitting posistion. I decided to try out my bed last night. I was kinda uncomfortable, it felt like my wounds were stretching and pulling. I slept a little, but by 3 am I was back in my chair. I guess I wait a little longer.
Wednesday we had the funeral for my granny, and the food was everywhere. Like a trooper I walked around with my protein shake like a pro. I really wanted to hit those sandwhiches, I even sat by them to inhale the smell. My hubby made some smoked beef briskets, and OMG they smelled so yummy. I was a tough day all around. I was exhausted and so tired by the end of the day. I did try some meatball sauce, about 2oz. and it went down well, no problems.
5-12-2008
May 12, 2008
Well its almost a week. It is still so weird that I even did this. It has been awesome so far. Everyday I feel a little better and better. I am able to get everything in. I am going to the bathroom regularly and moving around pretty good. The 6 incisions are getting better. Today I decided to offically get dressed, all the clothes. The p.j.'s are retired for night time now. My jeans are pulling on my band aids a bit, but I think I will manage with alot of pulling around. I think my family is ready for me to start functioning, isn't that a pain? They can't function without me, how dare I chill for a few days. A mom's work is NEVER done.
May 7, 2008.............The BIG Day
May 10, 2008
I had a good night. My nerves were a little rattled. I took a anxiety pill and was ok. I got the call to be there at 12:30, like that was gonna take forever. I visited my sick granny and pretty much told her my good byes, said the prayers with her I said as a kid, kissed her and was about to leave when my honey came in and said they called, can we come early?
Woo Hoo....kissed everybody and off we went.
We got there and they called me in the back. Weighed me, put on my special socks, took some blood, urine, and got me ready for a iv. The anesthesiologist came in and gave me the run down, got my stomach shot for the blood clots, socks were hooked up for the clots, kisses were given, hugs, my baby girl was so sad. I remember being wheeled in a room and my arms being placed out and wham.................out...................I remember my family giving me hugs and kisses and having the oxygen on my face. I went in for 4 and was done by 5:30, all wnt well nothing un expected. I remember checking to see if anything happened, it was so surreal. The pain pump was a blessing. Every 10 minutes I was a happy camper. I stayed in recovery all night, I had two more stomach shots, no big deal. I took a sitting bath, they changed my sheets, everything was good. The incisions are above the belly button, I have 6 of them, and they all look fine. I have no redness, no leaking, and my band aids are still good. I am just amazed at how fast this whole thing was, my recovery, I went home a day early. I am just thankful for the Loratab...Lol it does give you a little extra strength. AS for the whole bundle of nerves I had and going through what I did, a piece of cake so far.
Woo Hoo....kissed everybody and off we went.
We got there and they called me in the back. Weighed me, put on my special socks, took some blood, urine, and got me ready for a iv. The anesthesiologist came in and gave me the run down, got my stomach shot for the blood clots, socks were hooked up for the clots, kisses were given, hugs, my baby girl was so sad. I remember being wheeled in a room and my arms being placed out and wham.................out...................I remember my family giving me hugs and kisses and having the oxygen on my face. I went in for 4 and was done by 5:30, all wnt well nothing un expected. I remember checking to see if anything happened, it was so surreal. The pain pump was a blessing. Every 10 minutes I was a happy camper. I stayed in recovery all night, I had two more stomach shots, no big deal. I took a sitting bath, they changed my sheets, everything was good. The incisions are above the belly button, I have 6 of them, and they all look fine. I have no redness, no leaking, and my band aids are still good. I am just amazed at how fast this whole thing was, my recovery, I went home a day early. I am just thankful for the Loratab...Lol it does give you a little extra strength. AS for the whole bundle of nerves I had and going through what I did, a piece of cake so far.
May 6, 2008 Woo Hoo 2morrow's the day!
May 06, 2008
Well I must say it has been an interesting week. Such ups and downs. I am totally stoked on my liquid diet. I did have six boiled crawfish and a couple of small cubes of cheese and a blow pop. Over all for 13 days I think that is pretty darn good considering I have been dreaming of pizza and cheesy fries. I am so proud of myself. I have been moody and grumpy, I just think I'm so scared and just nervous. I am ready though. I just did my bowel prep
lol and things are moving along. The Dr. said I can take my Xanax beforehand so everything is a go.
On a sad note, my granny is dieing of liver cancer at any time and how more conflicting can it be. I am so sad and just hope for my families sake that she can hold out till the weekend. My mom is torn between supporting me and being with her mom. It will be a rough week.
I'll make a post as soon as I can when I get back.
lol and things are moving along. The Dr. said I can take my Xanax beforehand so everything is a go.On a sad note, my granny is dieing of liver cancer at any time and how more conflicting can it be. I am so sad and just hope for my families sake that she can hold out till the weekend. My mom is torn between supporting me and being with her mom. It will be a rough week.
I'll make a post as soon as I can when I get back.
May 2, 2008
May 02, 2008
Wow....I'm on day 10 of my liquid diet.
I have had some weak moments, but controlled them. I am only dreaming of pizza....lol I went to the casino yesterday and on my way home a Pizza Hut truck was in front of me. I didn't want to pass it up. I was enjoying the big old picture on the truck....lol My mom just laughed. I am feeling less bloated and have lost about 14lbs already. I have had a couple of friends say they notice that already.
A rough weekend ahead, baseball tournaments all weekend and I am in concession......hopefully my "reverse psychology" on that is working.
I have had some weak moments, but controlled them. I am only dreaming of pizza....lol I went to the casino yesterday and on my way home a Pizza Hut truck was in front of me. I didn't want to pass it up. I was enjoying the big old picture on the truck....lol My mom just laughed. I am feeling less bloated and have lost about 14lbs already. I have had a couple of friends say they notice that already.A rough weekend ahead, baseball tournaments all weekend and I am in concession......hopefully my "reverse psychology" on that is working.
April 27
Apr 27, 2008
I am on day 5 and still doing good. I did eat 2 tiny cubes of cheese at the Voo Doo game. I just couldn't help myself. I savored every tiny bite like it was a giant cheeseburger, sick I know. I have learned this is truly all in my head. With my protein shakes, juice, vitamin water, etc...... I am full and sometimes too full, but I just miss eating. I did make me a cream crab soup, really thin and that hit the spot. I am getting close to a week and so far have lost about 9 lbs.....not too bad.
April 25
Apr 25, 2008
I am on day 3 of liquids and feeling good. I did wake with a light headache this morning, but it went away quick. I have to be honest it has not been too bad so far. I do find myself thinking of food a lot, especially at night laying in bed. I dream of pizza, cheese fries, and pop tarts...LoL I have been working in the concession stand at the ball park, I think for therapy. Every burger I make is really with love now. I told my hubby last night it is weird, but I think it helps.
The liquids are keeping me full, just not satisfied. I don't second guess the up coming surgery, just how much I will miss enjoying the long drawn out eat fess. Tonight I have the Voo Doo game, arena football, we'll see how I make out. I wonder if a beer is still considered ok, it is liquid....LoL
The liquids are keeping me full, just not satisfied. I don't second guess the up coming surgery, just how much I will miss enjoying the long drawn out eat fess. Tonight I have the Voo Doo game, arena football, we'll see how I make out. I wonder if a beer is still considered ok, it is liquid....LoL
April 23rd
Apr 23, 2008
Well the day is here......I have started my yummy liquid diet. I am excited and ready to get started. I do have a little regret that I didn't end my night with a buffet style ending. I just think I'm am at a point where I am tired of eating because I know its getting close. I have been "celebrating" my ending for a month
. I am feeling strong right now, we will see.
. I am feeling strong right now, we will see.
