sunjoymom
2 Week Follow Up
Oct 14, 2010
Went for my follow up today. Had my staples removed, must say it felt kinda weird. At first it was a teeny bit painful, then I got used to the pinch. Told him I've been having trouble with getting in my protein, I'm sick of CIB. I'm supposed to be having 8 servings a day, and I'm lucky to swill down 2 servings a day. Yuck. So I was told I can try other ways, protein drinks and protein powders. I'm going to go to GNC or Vitamin Shoppe this weekend.
I was also told I can start trying Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom kind of soups and yogurt. Woohoo!
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I was also told I can start trying Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom kind of soups and yogurt. Woohoo!
2 weeks postop
Oct 13, 2010
Today I'm 2 weeks postop!
I have more energy, can sleep better and the pain is all gone. Having a tough time with my nutitional supplements but getting in enough fluids. I have to wait another week and a half before having real food!
Total weight loss since surgery 21lbs!
Total weight loss since starting program 39lbs.
Totally seeing the results now. Dropped 2 sizes. Went from 26 to a 22 in pants. Woohoo!
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I have more energy, can sleep better and the pain is all gone. Having a tough time with my nutitional supplements but getting in enough fluids. I have to wait another week and a half before having real food!
Total weight loss since surgery 21lbs!
Total weight loss since starting program 39lbs.
Totally seeing the results now. Dropped 2 sizes. Went from 26 to a 22 in pants. Woohoo!
Goodbye 300's!
Oct 07, 2010
Weighed myself today and I was 297.9lbs! Omg!
A few days ago, I was 303 and thought "oh, by the end of this week, I should be under 300". Came sooner than I thought! I haven't been under 300lbs in about 6 years! Feels great :)
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A few days ago, I was 303 and thought "oh, by the end of this week, I should be under 300". Came sooner than I thought! I haven't been under 300lbs in about 6 years! Feels great :)
One Week Post-Op
Oct 06, 2010
Today I'm one week postop 
For some reason, this week is going by slowwww.
Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. I can now get in and out of bed on my own with little to no pain, get dressed and wipe my own bum...lol. Hubby still helps me in the shower. I've left the house a few times, went to Walmart and the mall to walk around and shop. My swelling went down alot in my abdominal area and my weight is finally going down (fluid weight). Today I weighed in at 303! I might get under 300lbs by the end of the week!
I'm having a little hard time getting in all my protein...I'm honestly sick of carnation instant breakfast! The smell is appalling. I do like chicken broth. I don't have any issues getting in all my fluids but I know protein is important.
Next week I see the surgeon and get my staples removed. Hopefully then I'll be able to bend down with no worries.
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For some reason, this week is going by slowwww. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. I can now get in and out of bed on my own with little to no pain, get dressed and wipe my own bum...lol. Hubby still helps me in the shower. I've left the house a few times, went to Walmart and the mall to walk around and shop. My swelling went down alot in my abdominal area and my weight is finally going down (fluid weight). Today I weighed in at 303! I might get under 300lbs by the end of the week!
I'm having a little hard time getting in all my protein...I'm honestly sick of carnation instant breakfast! The smell is appalling. I do like chicken broth. I don't have any issues getting in all my fluids but I know protein is important.
Next week I see the surgeon and get my staples removed. Hopefully then I'll be able to bend down with no worries.
My Surgery Story
Oct 02, 2010
Day 1 (Wed 9.29.10)
Heading to surgical admissions, I was ready to pass out from nerves...lol. Got admitted and took a pee test for pregnancy. Then I got changed to a gown and waited for the next instructions. About a half hour later, I was told anesthesia was ready for me, as well as the surgeon - way ahead of schedule. Aghhh seriously? I didn't have much time to soak it all in...lol. Got my IV all set and waited a couple minutes to meet the Anest. and the Surgeon. Got wheeled into the OR and I saw the tiles and lights above start to blank out. I was fighting to stay awake...lol. Woke up in recovery, in a bit of pain. I remember having a tough time snapping out of anesthesia. I was in and out of it for a couple hours. When I finally stayed awake, I was wheeled into my room.
Admitted: 1pm
Surgery: 2:15pm
Surgery done: 4:30
Out of Recovery: 8pm
Day 2 (Thu 9.30.10)
Was feeling a bit better. Was hooked to morphine pump (best thing ever). Started sipping on 1 oz of water. Got up to walk a few times. By the end of the night I was moved to stage 2 - sip 3 oz of water in one hour.
Day 3 (Fri 10.1.10)
Was taken off morphine, taking percocet by mouth. Had catheter taken out, went pee on my own. Walked some more. Feeling pretty good at the time. Had JP drain removed, was certain I was going to be discharged this afternoon. WRONG! Was switched over to carnation instant breakfast for that evening and I got so sick (fever, nausea, chills). At this point I was crying and had regret of what I did to myself. The docs, nurses and hubby reassured me I was doing great and that this shall pass. Was given meds for pain, nausea and IV fluids again so I don't get dehydrated. Was told I'm staying another day to be monitored.
Day 4 (Sat 10.2.10)
Woke up feeling better. Nausea went away, was taking fluids alright. Walking alot. Took carnation better today. First bowel movement in 5 days! Was told I can go home in the afternoon. Yippee! Got home, took a nice shower. Hearing funny gurgling noises in the intestines now. Kinda gives me the sign to run to the bathroom for poop....lol.
So that's it! Glad to be done with this, glad to be on the loser's bench finally (although I won't be losing yet, gained almost 15lbs in fluids! This certainly wasn't easy, it's a major life change. Hope everyone else who had surgery this week are doing well! And thank you OH family for being helpful and supportive. I brought my laptop to the hospital to keep up with this site (encouragement) and of course, email family.
Second Day in hospital - checking email....lol.
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Heading to surgical admissions, I was ready to pass out from nerves...lol. Got admitted and took a pee test for pregnancy. Then I got changed to a gown and waited for the next instructions. About a half hour later, I was told anesthesia was ready for me, as well as the surgeon - way ahead of schedule. Aghhh seriously? I didn't have much time to soak it all in...lol. Got my IV all set and waited a couple minutes to meet the Anest. and the Surgeon. Got wheeled into the OR and I saw the tiles and lights above start to blank out. I was fighting to stay awake...lol. Woke up in recovery, in a bit of pain. I remember having a tough time snapping out of anesthesia. I was in and out of it for a couple hours. When I finally stayed awake, I was wheeled into my room.
Admitted: 1pm
Surgery: 2:15pm
Surgery done: 4:30
Out of Recovery: 8pm
Day 2 (Thu 9.30.10)
Was feeling a bit better. Was hooked to morphine pump (best thing ever). Started sipping on 1 oz of water. Got up to walk a few times. By the end of the night I was moved to stage 2 - sip 3 oz of water in one hour.
Day 3 (Fri 10.1.10)
Was taken off morphine, taking percocet by mouth. Had catheter taken out, went pee on my own. Walked some more. Feeling pretty good at the time. Had JP drain removed, was certain I was going to be discharged this afternoon. WRONG! Was switched over to carnation instant breakfast for that evening and I got so sick (fever, nausea, chills). At this point I was crying and had regret of what I did to myself. The docs, nurses and hubby reassured me I was doing great and that this shall pass. Was given meds for pain, nausea and IV fluids again so I don't get dehydrated. Was told I'm staying another day to be monitored.
Day 4 (Sat 10.2.10)
Woke up feeling better. Nausea went away, was taking fluids alright. Walking alot. Took carnation better today. First bowel movement in 5 days! Was told I can go home in the afternoon. Yippee! Got home, took a nice shower. Hearing funny gurgling noises in the intestines now. Kinda gives me the sign to run to the bathroom for poop....lol.
So that's it! Glad to be done with this, glad to be on the loser's bench finally (although I won't be losing yet, gained almost 15lbs in fluids! This certainly wasn't easy, it's a major life change. Hope everyone else who had surgery this week are doing well! And thank you OH family for being helpful and supportive. I brought my laptop to the hospital to keep up with this site (encouragement) and of course, email family.
Second Day in hospital - checking email....lol.
ALMOST TIME!
Sep 29, 2010
It's about 11am here EST and I'm about to get in the shower, finish packing my hospital bag, and take some before photos before heading for surgery! I have to arrive at 1pm. I'm excited and nervous still. Cried my eyes out last night from nerves but I'm feeling alright now.
I weighed myself today and I'm down to 305lbs. Being on this liquid diet and having nothing by mouth today, I dropped 4lbs in 2 days. Woah!
Please pray for me! I can't wait to be done with this and start my new life!
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I weighed myself today and I'm down to 305lbs. Being on this liquid diet and having nothing by mouth today, I dropped 4lbs in 2 days. Woah!
Please pray for me! I can't wait to be done with this and start my new life!
Surgery Tomorrow!
Sep 28, 2010
Well, it's that time. I'm going for surgery tomorrow! I can't believe it! I'm so nervous 
I know I'll be alright though!
As I'm typing this, I'm drinking my last tea before bedtime
Today I was on clear liquids. I can't stand it! I've been eating tons of jello to get that "full" feeling. Surprisingly, I made dinner for my family and it didn't bother me one bit. Yea it smelled delicious, but I know I'll get to eat again soon!
I will try to post my postop story as soon as I can!
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I know I'll be alright though!As I'm typing this, I'm drinking my last tea before bedtime
Today I was on clear liquids. I can't stand it! I've been eating tons of jello to get that "full" feeling. Surprisingly, I made dinner for my family and it didn't bother me one bit. Yea it smelled delicious, but I know I'll get to eat again soon! I will try to post my postop story as soon as I can!
3 more days!
Sep 25, 2010
Omg, 3 more days I'll be going into surgery! I'm starting to freak out alittle 
Tuesday I have to start my liquid diet. Monday will be my last day of real food for a couple of weeks. I will try to eat light since I've been a bad girl all weekend....lol.
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Tuesday I have to start my liquid diet. Monday will be my last day of real food for a couple of weeks. I will try to eat light since I've been a bad girl all weekend....lol.
Preop Testing
Sep 22, 2010
This morning I had my preop testing appointment.
Went pretty good, given it took over 2 hours in total!
The appointment consisted of:
Medical History / Weight / Blood Pressure
EKG
Blood Work
Chest Xray
Meet with Anesthesiologist
I was getting a headache towards the end because I had to fast and I was so thirsty and starving!
A week from today, I'll be in surgery and ready to start my new life...aghhh!
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Went pretty good, given it took over 2 hours in total!
The appointment consisted of:
Medical History / Weight / Blood Pressure
EKG
Blood Work
Chest Xray
Meet with Anesthesiologist
I was getting a headache towards the end because I had to fast and I was so thirsty and starving!
A week from today, I'll be in surgery and ready to start my new life...aghhh!
Last Hoorah's
Sep 15, 2010
I haven't eaten McDonald's burgers and fries in awhile. Gave it up since like April or May (along with soda & pure sugar). I've been always getting their salads now, if I take the kids for happy meals.
With surgery two weeks away from today, I gave in and ordered my fave big mac with fries for lunch. Now I feel like a full pig 
- and alittle guilty, but I satisfied that craving and hope to never think of it again! I won't really miss the foods all that much. What I'll miss is the margaritas and frozen mudslides....lol. 
I plan on enjoying one or two more last hoorah's before I start my liquid diet on the 28th. And I'll need to get my ass walking everyday this week to burn off those damn big mac & fries calories!
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With surgery two weeks away from today
, I gave in and ordered my fave big mac with fries for lunch. Now I feel like a full pig - and alittle guilty, but I satisfied that craving and hope to never think of it again! I won't really miss the foods all that much. What I'll miss is the margaritas and frozen mudslides....lol. I plan on enjoying one or two more last hoorah's before I start my liquid diet on the 28th. And I'll need to get my ass walking everyday this week to burn off those damn big mac & fries calories!
About Me
Worcester, MA
Location
26.9
BMI
Surgery
09/29/2010
Surgery Date
Apr 14, 2010
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