susanraywilliams

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Well, Nov 8th I was officially 4 wks post-op.  I was really starting to mentally struggle over the food. I was getting full physically but not satisfied mentally.

I was eating to fast hence, too much as well. Because of this, I encountered my first experience with a phenomena called the slimies. I've never experienced anything quite like it before now.

So, since Tuesday I have been able to start incorporating vegetables back into my diet.  I actually started to feel better mentally. I felt as though I was actually eating a meal. My longing for fast food has subsided drastically. I also dropped 4lbs since I started eating my broccoli and cabbage again.

I know I am suppose to make sure I get my protein in first but, something about eating these 2 veggies especially not only mentally satisfies me, it also encourages the weight loss since it burns more calories digesting them than what I'm actually consuming.

Don't get me wrong, I still eat my 2 bites of lean protein to my 1 bite of veggie. I do believe it's very important to try to follow my surgeon and nutritionists advice to have the best weight loss possible.

Lord knows I have a long way to go! I still have 128lbs to lose. I don't want to be the typical "you'll only lose about 70% of your excess body weight."  I know it doesn't have to be that way. I know if I put the work into it, I can reach goal. I miss being 150lbs.  So, even though I've lost 59 lbs, I still have a long way to go baby! But, I'm up for the challenge. What  else do I have better to do with my time than get healthier and happier?

Today I am officialy 2 wks out from surgery. I have now started the first step to stage 2 (soft foods).

For my first meal I chose scrambled eggs for breakfast.  I took 10 small, eraser size bites and was done.

I don't know if I was full or just bored.  I'm not stuffed, just comfortable. I must have taken the right size bites and chewed them well because I did not experience the sensation of food being stuck going down.

Ok, so not the big Woo Hoo I was expecting once I got here, but am glad to have a satisfied feeling.  I know that my weight loss will slow a bit now for a little bit because of adding food  back into my diet.

That's ok, I know it's for a short period of time.  Once I get to stage 3, eating dense proteins, it will resume.  Atleast that's what I am anticipating.  I know anything can happen and I'm very curious to see what's around the corner.

Feeling great and glad to be sleeved!

Have a blessed one.

Well, I'm finally sleeved. I feel pretty good right now. I am sore in all the normal places though.

I did suffer through some nausea which caused me to get a little behind on my walking and sipping at first. But, I got caught back up once the nurses helped me to get it under control.

I usually dislike chicken broth because of how salty it is but, I used 1/2 a package with a cup of warm water and yummy!

It was my favorite thing to drink. It felt so good on my tummy and tasted good too.

I didn't like the sweetness of the popsicle, it made me nauseous too.

All is well now, just trying to heal while chasing around my 2yr old and 15 mo old!

Thank goodness for Lortab Elixir!

Honestly, standing and walking feels better than laying down and sitting, unless sitting in a high enough chair and I'm sitting straight.

Well, I hope all is well with everyone and that you all have a blessed day!

Well, tomorrow is the BIG day!  Yes, I'm slightly nervous. Mostly, I"m trying not to think about eating and just drinking as much as I can. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

I really would love to have atleast a protein shake right now since I'm slightly dizzy. 

I'm  trying to make sure that I have everything in place for my mother since she's coming to stay with the kiddos.

She's gonna have her hands full! I really do feel bad about that but hopefully my 16 yr old will help out w/the girls.  He's usually pretty good about it when asked.  I feel like he'll step up to the plate since it's for his granny!

I weighed yesterday morning and I was down to 301. My highest weight was 337. Maybe by the time I make it to surgery I'll be in the 200's!  If not, that's ok. I know it won't be long til I am there.

Well, I hope everyone has a blessed and wonderful week.

Soon as I feel up to being on the computer, I will update!

Susan

I think I'm obsessed about WLS!!  All I keep thinking about is WLS. The closer I get the more I think about it. I go in to my pre-op appointment on this Thurs. Then I have my surgery scheduled for Oct 11.
I'm weighing every morning because I have to be at 303lbs so I don't have to go on a liquid diet before surgery (except for the day before). I think it's more about failing or not meeting that deadline.
I don't believe I will do that once I have the WLS. It's just right now I have to meet that mark!!

I surprised myself a few minutes ago when I started crying. I wasn't sure why I was crying at first. I was looking at the before/after pictures and all I could think about was how much I want to be at the size after my son was born (16 yrs ago).
I weighed 145 lbs and wore a size 10. I felt so good and had so much energy. I could run and play.

Now I have 2 daughters as well. One is 2yrs and the other is fixing to be 15mo's. I want to not hurt and be tired anymore. I want to be able to do things with them. I started gaining weight when my son was 2yrs old. I wasn't able to go out in the yard and play soccer with him or run around. I've always hurt too bad and didn't have much energy. I don't wamt that for my daughters too.

I just had my 38th birthday this month. I know now that this is the last birthday that I will be this big and that makes me hopeful. 

BTW, I've had surgeries before but none of this magnitude. I'm kinda anxious.... ok, scared.  I know my surgeon is very good and has an outstanding reputation... I guess what I'm feeling is probably normal.  I just needed to talk...thanks for listening.

Well, yesterday I finally got my surgery date of Oct 11. YEAH! I still have 7 lbs to lose, but I'm sure I can do it or get close. I have to go in Next week for my pre-op and lab work. I'm so excited! and anxious!