Dr Sarantos knows his stuff!

Apr 05, 2007

i did not drink one sip with foods today. Huge difference in restriction. I dont know why I was so reluctant to follow that band rule to the 'T". I have been so perfect with everything else. I would not think that I was doing anything bad as I was just taking a sip. I am the kind of gal that likes 2-3 glasses of tea at dinner-prior to surgery ofcourse!  I had changed that to two-three sips of unsweet tea. Again I didnt think I was harming anything.
After my test of not having even a sip to help moisten my food I found restriction. Sweet restriction.
I hope this stays this way.
My weight tonight went back up 2 lbs....why????
Patience...he said! LOL...right!
Shannon

Scale stuck at 257...

Apr 05, 2007

Today I didnt eat enough. I am so focused on not overeating I forget to eat. That is so stupid I know!

Breakfast   yoplait yogurt   190 cal
 lunch     Eas shake  190 cal
dinner         1/2 can of soup    200 cal
snack still to come sugar free jello 60 cal

total cal-  640
protein-  35  (way too low!!!!)

Tomorrow I go back to work after being off for 2 weeks. 640 cal while working is going to kick my ass. I have to amp up on protein and cals this week.

Shannon




Restriction is no longer here!

Apr 05, 2007

Yikes, no restriction all swelling went down. Now its just sheer will power that is keeping me at 600-800 cal a day...and it is wearing thin. Tonight I ate a little more than typical and that is scarey.  Nothing too badjust went out to eat and ordered soup and mashed potatoes. Ate 1/2 cup soup and 1/2 of potatoes and a bite of my friends chicken. YUMMO! I mean I am not really complaining because that is still way less than I would have eaten before at Bennigans.

Today's menu

Breakfast -
slept in

Lunch with friend at McCallister's Deli
1/2 soup, 1/2 cup of potatoes, unsweet tea

snack-
Yoplait Whip Chocolate Razz yogurt

Dinner with another friend at bennigans
1/2 cup of soup, 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, unsweet tea

I would only have to guess on my calories as they were at a restaraunt but I would say I stayed at under 800 calories today.

The bad thing is I had little to no protein. Maybe 30 grams, I really need to work on this.

Thats all for tonight, belly is full and ready for bed.

Tomorrow is another day...more meals to eat...more food to avoid.

Oh yeah, I totally
forgot. I made a huge Easter basket for my friend with many bags of candy and choc bunny and all. Even filled plastic eggs with chocolate. READY????? Didnt eat a freaking peice. Yes, I am going to pass Easter without any candy, unless sugar free. Cadburry eggs are my fav and this is the first year without. It's ok, I have had many and I know exactly what they taste like.

Until next time-
Shannon

WEIGHTS

Apr 02, 2007

02/26/2007         276     decision is made!!!!
03/12/2007         269     first doctors appt
03/21/2007         267     pre op appt- 1 week to go
03/26/2007         267     surgery date
04/02/2007         259     7 days out  



  -17 so far!!!

Just not feeling like me yet

Mar 25, 2007

Not sure why...maybe the pain meds just feeling a little blah!

I stopped pain meds today and will change to tylenol to see if that helps.

I am walking alot each day, more than before surgery and without lower back pain.

The scale is creeping down almost a lb a day. I am happy with that but thought I would see some magic already...need to be a little more patient.

Will post more when I feel a little more human.

Shannon

One hour until I leave for the hospital!

Mar 25, 2007

It's here...already! You think it will take forver to be surgery day...then it comes quickly!
I couldnt sleep last night a wink so I watched tv until 6 am and then made coffee for the household.
My mom, her freind, my friend Paul are all here to take care of me.
Much showers to be had before we leave must go!
Shannon

Monday is coming quickly!

Mar 23, 2007

3 days! 

So much to do until then. Hoping to keep busy so I dont get to nervous.

I was reading the message board here but kind of got discouraged by some negativity. Its scary to see so many people having issues with their bands. I like to think that there are thousands out there that have had no complications, so in comparison it's no big deal.

I guess the only concern I have is the anesthesia. Waking up without any complications. I believe in mind over body for issues like anxiety so I plan on some mediation and yoga before Monday. I was even thinking about a massage. If that doesnt work I have a 10mg ambien that I asked my surgeon if it was ok to take the night before.

My immediate post surgical goals

wake up  :)
walk around
do breathing excerises as prescibed
follow diet to a "T"
walk, walk, walk,
think positive
heal quickly and without complication
lose weight slow and steady
keep a positive attitude
yoga everyday!

See you all on the other side....!

Shannon

PS i will be posting some more before pics!

5 Days left...REALLY???

Mar 21, 2007

5 days and counting!!!!!


Appointment with surgeon today

Mar 21, 2007

Today was my last appt until surgery, Monday at 10 am. I got the results of my labs and everything was normal except for some fat on my liver. Dr Sarantos just has be stepping up my low carb to try to shrink the liver as much as possible.
I have been feeling horrible. I have been weak and tired all week long. I was getting my haircut yesterday after doing a little shopping and crashed in the chair. I became all shakey and weak and felt cold clamy and nauseated. It is a scary feeling because I wondered "How am I going to get home?" 
I talked to my sureon about it and maybe I am not getting enough protein, or not at the right times. He is not worried, but I am as I was missing work becasue of it.
I am working two more days this week then off for 2 weeks. 
There is so much to do to prepare...clean my house, bathe the dogs, do all the things I dont want someone to do for me next week.
I guess it was a bad idea to get a rottie puppy just 2 months ago. Dahlia is growing really big and loves to jump and romp on me. Trying to figure out how to keep her at bay will be fun.
Mom is coming in town for a while and well as ex will be helping out. 
Getting very excited!

Pre op diet day 4

Mar 15, 2007

Thought I would blog my daily diet as I have seen others do that and it seems helpful.

I work 3pm-11pm so I cant eat the way my surgeon suggests:
7am shake, 1030 shake, 130 shake, 530 shake 730 meal all to equal 1000 cal and 60 mg protein

I wake up around 11 am so my first meal is at noonish or so. I dont think I am getting enough calories in because I am super weak and tired. Today I went out in hunt of meat because I felt so light headed yesterday.

1/2 cup of pudding made with protein powder  
 texas roadhouse grilled chick breast, salad with ranch and 1/2 potatoe 
6pm slim fast 
water, water, water
unsweet tea

protein=60
cals= ?????? (steakhouse doesnt have nutrition guide)

Overall today was a good day. I didnt feel weak thanks to the chicken.

Tomorrow I have my pre op tests done....

9 days left!

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