tiggrpt
8 weeks out!!!!!!
Jun 10, 2008
I seriously don't know where the time has gone!!!! It's amazing to me to already be 8 weeks out from my re-birthday! I am down 91 pounds from time of consult, 39 since surgery. I can't complain! The amazing part is that I won't ever allow myself to get back to where I started from. This tool is amazing and, as I continue to learn to use it, I'm sure it will only get better!
I go for my 2 month check up with Dr L and staff on Thursday. I hope I am doing ok by their standards. Just because I am happy doesn't mean they will be. I could probably do a little better on the protein and fluids, but I AM getting at least the minimum every day. Keep the calories on the lower end has been the hard part. This past week, with being sick, hasn't allowed me to exercise as I would like. I'm hoping I can at least start walking again by this weekend....if I can keep the coughing at bay!
I went for all the 2 month labwork yesterday. I am nervous to find out how that all comes out, especially since I've been sick. Hope my numbers aren't too far out of whack! I'll probably post more after my visit with the doc.
I'm feeling better now and just need to keep plugging away at this and try to get the exercise back where it should be. I'm a work in progress, that's for sure! My body changes almost daily. I am able to feel bones I never knew I had! It hurts when I sit too long...even though I still have plenty of padding, there just isn't as much as there used to be! I'll get used to it in time!
I'll post more after my check up in a couple of days!
I go for my 2 month check up with Dr L and staff on Thursday. I hope I am doing ok by their standards. Just because I am happy doesn't mean they will be. I could probably do a little better on the protein and fluids, but I AM getting at least the minimum every day. Keep the calories on the lower end has been the hard part. This past week, with being sick, hasn't allowed me to exercise as I would like. I'm hoping I can at least start walking again by this weekend....if I can keep the coughing at bay!
I went for all the 2 month labwork yesterday. I am nervous to find out how that all comes out, especially since I've been sick. Hope my numbers aren't too far out of whack! I'll probably post more after my visit with the doc.
I'm feeling better now and just need to keep plugging away at this and try to get the exercise back where it should be. I'm a work in progress, that's for sure! My body changes almost daily. I am able to feel bones I never knew I had! It hurts when I sit too long...even though I still have plenty of padding, there just isn't as much as there used to be! I'll get used to it in time!
I'll post more after my check up in a couple of days!
What a week!
Jun 07, 2008
A week ago today I went shopping in NH with DD and mom and started with this little cough. By Monday evening, I was coughing and coughing and was actually dizzy and not feeling well. Tuesday morning, I called Dr L's office and spoke to Crystal. Told her my symptoms and she felt I had some kind of upper respiratory virus as DD and DH had been sick too. She told me to rest and get plenty of fluids. So, I took half a day off from work on Tues and Weds. Thursday morning, I was still coughing but thought I had "turned the corner" because the dizzyness was better. Just to be safe, I called my PCP as the cough really felt like it was in my chest. The RN gave me an appt for Thursday afternoon. I worked most of the day but was exhausted by the time I got to the doc's office.
She gave me a once over and during my lung exam, found that I had fluid in my left lower lung! Freaking pneumonia! I knew I wasn't feeling right! ha. So, off I went to Hannaford with a script for Azithromycin (Z-pack, 5 day course of antibiotics). I probably should have called Dr L's office to make sure it was ok to take this, but my PCP is so good and did some research before prescribing this drug and she thought I would tolerate it fine. ( She also wrote me a note to stay home from work on Friday so I could rest and "get over" this!) So, first night, I had to take 2 pills. I woke up around 3-4 am with this aweful stomach pain!!!!!! It was worse than after surgery! I called my PCP's office first thing Friday morning and left a message, and waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, at 12noon, I was still in pain (just under my left ribcage around my xiphoid). I called back and the RN was really nice but said my PCP was out straight all morning and would get back to me as soon as she could. She offered me another appt which I declined and told her I would call Dr L's office. She agreed that would be a good plan.
So, telephone call to Dr L's office, left another message! Mike, the PA, would call me back. In the mean time, PCP's RN calls back and says I should call my surgeon and keep taking the antibiotic as I need to kill the pneumonia. After waiting some more, Mike finally calls! I'm still in pain, btw!!! First thing he says is "Well, let's get you on some Prevacid!" DUH! I've been on Prevacid solutabs since surgery! "OH YEAH!" So, he said, he'd call in a script for Carafate. He said it should calm my stomach and that I needed to finish the antibiotics to get rid of the pneumonia. He also said that if the symptoms weren't gone in 1-2 days to call the office back. I need to take the Carafate for a few days even after I am done with the antibiotics.
Finally, at around 430, Hannaford has the script ready. After checking with the pharmacist to make sure this stuff has no sugar in it (he double checked for me..thank you!) I went home and took the first dose! OMG! I could almost feel the liquid going down my esophagus and into my grateful little pouchy!!!! I felt almost immmediate relief!!!!!!! It was amazing!!!!!!! I kept waiting for the pain to come back, but it still hasn't, even after taking the second dose of antibiotics last night! I was able to eat supper, drink some more fluids ( I never did make my fluid or protein goal yesterday, but I think making pouchy feel better was more important!!!!!!)
So, today is Saturday.....I will be 8 weeks out on Monday! My 2 month follow up is next Thursday! My stomach feels much better! I am stil coughing, but it feels like it's breaking up some though I'm not bringing up any phlegm. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. Not quite ready to go out and exercise yet, but hopefully by Monday I'll be able to get back into the swing of things! Best part of all this is that I've still been losing, even without exercising and being sick!!!!!! I am down 11 pounds in 1 week! I am below the goal I had set for my 2 month follow up (175)! So, I guess it's all good!!!!!
One last thing.........I am sooooo grateful......Thank you to my Father and Savior for getting me through all this!!!! Thank you to my family for supporting me, my OH family for all their support and encouragement and inspiration......and to my supervisor for being supportive and not getting upset with me having to take more time off due to being sick! What more could anyone ask for???????? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
She gave me a once over and during my lung exam, found that I had fluid in my left lower lung! Freaking pneumonia! I knew I wasn't feeling right! ha. So, off I went to Hannaford with a script for Azithromycin (Z-pack, 5 day course of antibiotics). I probably should have called Dr L's office to make sure it was ok to take this, but my PCP is so good and did some research before prescribing this drug and she thought I would tolerate it fine. ( She also wrote me a note to stay home from work on Friday so I could rest and "get over" this!) So, first night, I had to take 2 pills. I woke up around 3-4 am with this aweful stomach pain!!!!!! It was worse than after surgery! I called my PCP's office first thing Friday morning and left a message, and waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, at 12noon, I was still in pain (just under my left ribcage around my xiphoid). I called back and the RN was really nice but said my PCP was out straight all morning and would get back to me as soon as she could. She offered me another appt which I declined and told her I would call Dr L's office. She agreed that would be a good plan.
So, telephone call to Dr L's office, left another message! Mike, the PA, would call me back. In the mean time, PCP's RN calls back and says I should call my surgeon and keep taking the antibiotic as I need to kill the pneumonia. After waiting some more, Mike finally calls! I'm still in pain, btw!!! First thing he says is "Well, let's get you on some Prevacid!" DUH! I've been on Prevacid solutabs since surgery! "OH YEAH!" So, he said, he'd call in a script for Carafate. He said it should calm my stomach and that I needed to finish the antibiotics to get rid of the pneumonia. He also said that if the symptoms weren't gone in 1-2 days to call the office back. I need to take the Carafate for a few days even after I am done with the antibiotics.
Finally, at around 430, Hannaford has the script ready. After checking with the pharmacist to make sure this stuff has no sugar in it (he double checked for me..thank you!) I went home and took the first dose! OMG! I could almost feel the liquid going down my esophagus and into my grateful little pouchy!!!! I felt almost immmediate relief!!!!!!! It was amazing!!!!!!! I kept waiting for the pain to come back, but it still hasn't, even after taking the second dose of antibiotics last night! I was able to eat supper, drink some more fluids ( I never did make my fluid or protein goal yesterday, but I think making pouchy feel better was more important!!!!!!)
So, today is Saturday.....I will be 8 weeks out on Monday! My 2 month follow up is next Thursday! My stomach feels much better! I am stil coughing, but it feels like it's breaking up some though I'm not bringing up any phlegm. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. Not quite ready to go out and exercise yet, but hopefully by Monday I'll be able to get back into the swing of things! Best part of all this is that I've still been losing, even without exercising and being sick!!!!!! I am down 11 pounds in 1 week! I am below the goal I had set for my 2 month follow up (175)! So, I guess it's all good!!!!!
One last thing.........I am sooooo grateful......Thank you to my Father and Savior for getting me through all this!!!! Thank you to my family for supporting me, my OH family for all their support and encouragement and inspiration......and to my supervisor for being supportive and not getting upset with me having to take more time off due to being sick! What more could anyone ask for???????? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
7 weeks ago today!!!!
Jun 02, 2008
Time sure has flown by!!!!!! I am 7 weeks out from surgery now! This crazy stall looks like it has unstalled, at least for the time being! I am down 6.5 pounds since last Friday! I am really excited! All together, I have lost 84 lbs since 12-20-07, 32 lbs since surgery. That's about 4.5lbs/week. I'll take it, considering there was a 2 week stall in there!
All my "old" clothes are too big now. I went throught all my scrub tops and pants for work and I was pretty amazed. I am such a scrub hoarder! haha I have 35 tops and 15 pairs of pants that are just not wearable anymore! DD says they look like nightshirts! I'm gonna try to ebay or yard sale them so I can make a few bucks and get some more. I have some tops and pants that were tight to the point of being unwearable before surgery and I am able to get away with those for now, even though they are a little big. I probably will try to get away with what I've got for now until I reach a more stable weight!
50 pounds to reach my goal! WOOhoo!!!!!! Still 65 lbs to reach Corinne's goal for me! I'll be happy somewhere in between, I think! Now, if I could get some energy back to be able to work like I used to, I think I'd be all set!!!!!!! Guess cutting back the cals like Corinne said was the way to go! I'm still listening Corinne! You rock! haha
All my "old" clothes are too big now. I went throught all my scrub tops and pants for work and I was pretty amazed. I am such a scrub hoarder! haha I have 35 tops and 15 pairs of pants that are just not wearable anymore! DD says they look like nightshirts! I'm gonna try to ebay or yard sale them so I can make a few bucks and get some more. I have some tops and pants that were tight to the point of being unwearable before surgery and I am able to get away with those for now, even though they are a little big. I probably will try to get away with what I've got for now until I reach a more stable weight!
50 pounds to reach my goal! WOOhoo!!!!!! Still 65 lbs to reach Corinne's goal for me! I'll be happy somewhere in between, I think! Now, if I could get some energy back to be able to work like I used to, I think I'd be all set!!!!!!! Guess cutting back the cals like Corinne said was the way to go! I'm still listening Corinne! You rock! haha
Well!!!!!!!! It's about time!!!!!!!!
May 31, 2008
Finally! I got on the scale this morning and was down 4 pounds!!!!! I was amazed, grateful, teaful, doubtful....so many emotions! I got on the scale 4 times before I believed what it said! All I could do was Thank my Heavenly Father...then come on here and say thank you to everyone for all their support! I know this stall may not be over, but it's SOOOO nice to finally see the scale move!!!!!
I took DD and mom down to NH today to go Coach purse shopping! It was great fun, found some cool stuff and spent too much money, as always! I never buy stuff like that for myself, so a little indulgence once in a while shouldn't hurt TOO much! haha...don't tell DH!!!!!!
Today, I wore my new jeans from Steve and Barry's......size 14!!!! OMG!!!! In 6th grade, I remember going shopping for school pants and I needed size 16..and they were tight...and the salesclerk said, "oh, it's just baby fat, she'll outgrow that. She'll slim down!" yeah right! So, I've probably not worn size 14's since maybe 4th or 5th grade! It's kinda exciting! Can't wait to move down another size. Only problem is that now DD won't be able to share pants with me!! Bummer!
So, it's been an awesome day! I am so GRATEFUL, happy, humbled....So many emotions! Thank you to everyone for your support!!!!!!!
I took DD and mom down to NH today to go Coach purse shopping! It was great fun, found some cool stuff and spent too much money, as always! I never buy stuff like that for myself, so a little indulgence once in a while shouldn't hurt TOO much! haha...don't tell DH!!!!!!
Today, I wore my new jeans from Steve and Barry's......size 14!!!! OMG!!!! In 6th grade, I remember going shopping for school pants and I needed size 16..and they were tight...and the salesclerk said, "oh, it's just baby fat, she'll outgrow that. She'll slim down!" yeah right! So, I've probably not worn size 14's since maybe 4th or 5th grade! It's kinda exciting! Can't wait to move down another size. Only problem is that now DD won't be able to share pants with me!! Bummer!
So, it's been an awesome day! I am so GRATEFUL, happy, humbled....So many emotions! Thank you to everyone for your support!!!!!!!
Let's add a little more stress!
May 29, 2008
Back to work this week and I am REALLY tired now! I know it will get better, but it's rough this week!
I got a call from the Pulmonary Care Doc about the results of the pulse ox test I did last Thursday night. I guess my oxygen sats still are dropping at night (down into the high 80's a few times and once into the high 60's). So, to avoid a premature death, she HIGHLY recommended that I start using the cPap again! I am soooo bummed about about it! I was really hoping that losing this weight would allow me to stop using it! Guess I was wrong.....again! I am bummin'!!!!!! So much for getting any restful sleep for a while! Dh...he's so supportive....says: "What happens if you DON'T use it? What can they do to you?" Well, DUH...it's this thing called DEATH??!!??!! He just figures I've gone most of my life without the cpap that what difference will it make now? Kinda makes sense, but what a pain!
So, back to using the cPap! Sucks to be me right about now!!!!!!!!!
I got a call from the Pulmonary Care Doc about the results of the pulse ox test I did last Thursday night. I guess my oxygen sats still are dropping at night (down into the high 80's a few times and once into the high 60's). So, to avoid a premature death, she HIGHLY recommended that I start using the cPap again! I am soooo bummed about about it! I was really hoping that losing this weight would allow me to stop using it! Guess I was wrong.....again! I am bummin'!!!!!! So much for getting any restful sleep for a while! Dh...he's so supportive....says: "What happens if you DON'T use it? What can they do to you?" Well, DUH...it's this thing called DEATH??!!??!! He just figures I've gone most of my life without the cpap that what difference will it make now? Kinda makes sense, but what a pain!
So, back to using the cPap! Sucks to be me right about now!!!!!!!!!
Kickin' it up to the next level of frustration!
May 28, 2008
I had emailed Corinne yesterday about this stall and what I could do to help get the loss started again. She called me back this morning. Nice of her to call...I really appreciate it! So, her suggestion: cut the calories back to 400 or so and keep getting all the protein, fluids and exercise going. YIKES! I told her I was still doing 1 protein drink a day to help get me over the 60g of protein and she said I should be trying to get rid of that drink and get my protein from other sources. She said that is why we log all our food pre-op and learn this lifestyle before surgery! It all makes sense and I'm gonna do my best with this, but.....you knew that was coming right? I just don't know how to get all that protein in me AND keep it around 400 calories! Corinne said to eat the lean chicken, turkey, seafood, stuff like that, which I HAVE been eating. But since it's in such small quantities, not sure how this is gonna work! SOOOOO, I'm at 380 cals so far today, 58g of protein, and 40oz of liquids....so far! I only have about 20 cals left to get AT LEAST 2g of protein! Any suggestions?
This could be very interesting! BUT...I'm gonna do it because this is why I had this surgery! (Just FYI: pre-op, I was eating about 900-1000 cals, exercising a little less than I am now and pretty much kept losing weight?!?!?! Interesting tidbit, I thought!)
This could be very interesting! BUT...I'm gonna do it because this is why I had this surgery! (Just FYI: pre-op, I was eating about 900-1000 cals, exercising a little less than I am now and pretty much kept losing weight?!?!?! Interesting tidbit, I thought!)
6 weeks post-op and back to work!
May 27, 2008
Yesterday, Monday, was my 6 week surgiversary! I'm still in the midst of a stall...I keep gaining and losing the same 1.5 lbs! It's been about 2 weeks and driving me cookoo! I know I'll start losing again, eventually, but it's frustrating! I'm still living by the Corinne bible and exercising 5-6 days a weeks for an hour or more. So, what gives? I'm scared to add more food as I don't want to up the calories for fear that I'll start gaining weight! I've even emailed Corinne to ask for her advice. I'll be waiting to hear!
So, today, Tuesday, I started back to work. Wow, do I miss being home! I don't mind the work so much....I'm just kinda tired! The paperwork is what kills me I think. I went in at 8am, saw 3 patients, finished up visits by about 330 and then stopped at Hannaford really quick. Got home, cooked supper, finished homework with boys, then had to start the paperwork. I finally finished at about 730...with a few interruptions, of course! So, I didn't get to go out and walk, but I did ride my stationary bike for about 8 miles, so, it's better than nothing. I worked on the flabby arms for a while too. I think I'm gonna have to stop the couch to 5k program for a while until I lose more weight as my right knee has started acting up again. It's the one that I hurt last August! Bummer, cause I had actually been able to work up to 11- 1 minute jogs and 2-2 minute jogs during a 5.3 mile walk. Oh well, I'll start again in a month or two. Maybe the knee will behave then!?!?!
Back to work again tomorrow ! Bummer! Only a few high school softball games left! Summer will be here before we know it! Yippee!!!
So, today, Tuesday, I started back to work. Wow, do I miss being home! I don't mind the work so much....I'm just kinda tired! The paperwork is what kills me I think. I went in at 8am, saw 3 patients, finished up visits by about 330 and then stopped at Hannaford really quick. Got home, cooked supper, finished homework with boys, then had to start the paperwork. I finally finished at about 730...with a few interruptions, of course! So, I didn't get to go out and walk, but I did ride my stationary bike for about 8 miles, so, it's better than nothing. I worked on the flabby arms for a while too. I think I'm gonna have to stop the couch to 5k program for a while until I lose more weight as my right knee has started acting up again. It's the one that I hurt last August! Bummer, cause I had actually been able to work up to 11- 1 minute jogs and 2-2 minute jogs during a 5.3 mile walk. Oh well, I'll start again in a month or two. Maybe the knee will behave then!?!?!
Back to work again tomorrow ! Bummer! Only a few high school softball games left! Summer will be here before we know it! Yippee!!!
5 weeks out!
May 19, 2008
Amazing how this journey changes our lives! I've had an up and down week. Haven't always made the best food choices (yesterday, I had a cookie! YIKES...flame me now!!! It only had 20 calories, 1g of sugar, 1g of fat...not that bad, but still not a good choice!) I had told myself I wasn't going to do that, but the willpower escapes me sometimes! I also had a bad case of the munchies yesterday! I ate 4 cheese doodles last night! I almost wish I WOULD get sick on these things so that I could not eat them anymore! I just have to be stronger than this head hunger and beat the munchies!
So, today, I am beating myself up about yesterday! I know I need to move on and start over today! So, I am trying! I've already walked 7 miles today...during the walk, I did 10, 1 minute jogs ( I did more that the couch to 5k program because I really need to step this up if I am ever gonna make it to a 5k!) I also did alot of arm and abd stuff (arms with the Bowflex which has been collecting dust down in the basement!). I've got about half my protein in for the day and I am working on the fluids! I am feeling pretty good energy-wise, but maybe a little depressed? It's probably all those hormones working on me again! I KNOW it will get better!
I took my measurements again today (meant to do it at 1 month out but never got around to it!) So, since Feb 10, 2008, I have lost 34.25 inches!!!! I have lost inches just about everywhere! The one place I haven't lost much my is this freaking "muffin"! I've only lost 1 inch there! Yikes! That sucks!! That is definitely going to be my nemesis!!! It's kinda driving me nuts because I could fit into much smaller shirts if it wasn't for that bulge above the belly button! I might have to look into some Spanx or Lipo in a box or something!
I went marathon shopping with mom and the DD on Saturday. I found some really cool shorts at the Nike outlet (sale for 11.99!) I bought 2 pairs...size xl...I shoulda tried them on!!! I have to tie the draw string to keep them on! Sux that NH is so far away and the gas prices are so high or I'd go get them smaller! They are really comfy though! I'm sure the DD will take them when they no longer fit me!
So, I've been doing some math and getting depressed with the numbers! I've lost 25 lbs since surgery...which, to me doesn't seem like much. I lost 52 leading up to surgery and it seemed like it came off so much faster back then!!!!!! (The difference is that I am NOT hungry now, but I WAS always hungry before surgery!!!!!) So, since surgery, I am averaging about 5lbs/week. Before surgery, it was 3.25lb/week. I guess it's ok...but my expectations were too high! So, since time of consult....I've lost 77 lbs in 5 months with averages out to 15.4 lbs/month. I went back and re-did the math Corrinne had us do the the nutrition class to figure out realistic expectations for after surgery. Using my consult weight (259 on Dec 20, 07), I have lost 60% of my excess body weight so far. Ok, so maybe I couldn't do this on my own before, but it just seems so slow! I know...I know.....I didn't put this weight on in 5 months, but.....Like I said...my expectations are too high! I get very disappointed in myself too quickly! Guess it comes from all that wonderful self-esteem I've lost over the years! I keep wondering if I can be successful, even with this wonderful tool I was given! Will I stop losing before I reach my goal? How disappointed will I be if I DON'T reach my goal??? I need to do some really hard thinking and praying about all this! Hopefully this is just hormones talking and things will all look better tomrorow?!?! Here's to hoping!
So, today, I am beating myself up about yesterday! I know I need to move on and start over today! So, I am trying! I've already walked 7 miles today...during the walk, I did 10, 1 minute jogs ( I did more that the couch to 5k program because I really need to step this up if I am ever gonna make it to a 5k!) I also did alot of arm and abd stuff (arms with the Bowflex which has been collecting dust down in the basement!). I've got about half my protein in for the day and I am working on the fluids! I am feeling pretty good energy-wise, but maybe a little depressed? It's probably all those hormones working on me again! I KNOW it will get better!
I took my measurements again today (meant to do it at 1 month out but never got around to it!) So, since Feb 10, 2008, I have lost 34.25 inches!!!! I have lost inches just about everywhere! The one place I haven't lost much my is this freaking "muffin"! I've only lost 1 inch there! Yikes! That sucks!! That is definitely going to be my nemesis!!! It's kinda driving me nuts because I could fit into much smaller shirts if it wasn't for that bulge above the belly button! I might have to look into some Spanx or Lipo in a box or something!
I went marathon shopping with mom and the DD on Saturday. I found some really cool shorts at the Nike outlet (sale for 11.99!) I bought 2 pairs...size xl...I shoulda tried them on!!! I have to tie the draw string to keep them on! Sux that NH is so far away and the gas prices are so high or I'd go get them smaller! They are really comfy though! I'm sure the DD will take them when they no longer fit me!
So, I've been doing some math and getting depressed with the numbers! I've lost 25 lbs since surgery...which, to me doesn't seem like much. I lost 52 leading up to surgery and it seemed like it came off so much faster back then!!!!!! (The difference is that I am NOT hungry now, but I WAS always hungry before surgery!!!!!) So, since surgery, I am averaging about 5lbs/week. Before surgery, it was 3.25lb/week. I guess it's ok...but my expectations were too high! So, since time of consult....I've lost 77 lbs in 5 months with averages out to 15.4 lbs/month. I went back and re-did the math Corrinne had us do the the nutrition class to figure out realistic expectations for after surgery. Using my consult weight (259 on Dec 20, 07), I have lost 60% of my excess body weight so far. Ok, so maybe I couldn't do this on my own before, but it just seems so slow! I know...I know.....I didn't put this weight on in 5 months, but.....Like I said...my expectations are too high! I get very disappointed in myself too quickly! Guess it comes from all that wonderful self-esteem I've lost over the years! I keep wondering if I can be successful, even with this wonderful tool I was given! Will I stop losing before I reach my goal? How disappointed will I be if I DON'T reach my goal??? I need to do some really hard thinking and praying about all this! Hopefully this is just hormones talking and things will all look better tomrorow?!?! Here's to hoping!
4 weeks post-op!
May 12, 2008
It's amazing how time has flown by!!!! 4 weeks already! I could have been going back to work today! YIKES! I feel no where near ready! I'm getting my fluids in everyday! I'm getting my protein in, every day! I'm exercising at least 6 days a week! (I am now walking 3 to 5 miles a day depending on how much time I have...as well as cleaning up around the house, laundry, groceries, chasing after the kids, etc, etc, etc!! I've also started doing the Leslie Sansone Walk fit videos again as well as doing some arm stuff on the bowflex...not as much as I should, but it's a start!!)
Looks like I've hit that dreaded 3-4 week stall!! If I didn't know about it, it could be really depressing! I haven't eaten over 500 calories (daily) since surgery, I'm getting my fluids, protein, and exercise in...and still, a stall! Gotta hate em! haha I know it will pass....eventually! I guess it also doesn't help that I've been quite constipated and have started my monthly friend again (I know..water retention...YUCK!) So, hopefully, by the end of the week, I can get cleaned out a little bit, get rid of this visitor and maybe start losing again! I don't expect it to come off overnight, but it is kinda disheartening to do everything you're supposed to and then see the scale NOT move! I'll admit that I am a slave to that stupid thing..though I know it's not good! This too shall pass........
So, today I start on soft foods! WOOHOO! I tried some really runny Weight control oatmeal for breakfast with 1/2 scoop of protein in it! (It tasted really good and filled me up....I only used half the packet!) Not sure what I'll try for lunch, but gotta get that protein in and make sure I still get my fluids! This is gonna be tough once I get back to work!!!!!! I am eating so slow and chew, chew, chewing! It's kinda irritating to have to keep reheating what I'm eating, but hey, at least I'm eating, right? All I know is that I'm gonna go by the info our nut gave us and stay on the straight and narrow! Willpower! I can DO IT!!!!!
This lifestyle change is huge but it will be sooooo worth it in the end! I read profiles on here and look at pictures of people who have lost hundreds of pounds!!!! It's so amazing and inspiring!!!!! I want to be one of those people that reaches their goal and keeps it off forever! I want to be a healthy old person!!!!! I WANT to BE old....ONE DAY! (Oh heck, according to the kids...I ALREADY AM OLD!!!!!!!!!!)
Looks like I've hit that dreaded 3-4 week stall!! If I didn't know about it, it could be really depressing! I haven't eaten over 500 calories (daily) since surgery, I'm getting my fluids, protein, and exercise in...and still, a stall! Gotta hate em! haha I know it will pass....eventually! I guess it also doesn't help that I've been quite constipated and have started my monthly friend again (I know..water retention...YUCK!) So, hopefully, by the end of the week, I can get cleaned out a little bit, get rid of this visitor and maybe start losing again! I don't expect it to come off overnight, but it is kinda disheartening to do everything you're supposed to and then see the scale NOT move! I'll admit that I am a slave to that stupid thing..though I know it's not good! This too shall pass........
So, today I start on soft foods! WOOHOO! I tried some really runny Weight control oatmeal for breakfast with 1/2 scoop of protein in it! (It tasted really good and filled me up....I only used half the packet!) Not sure what I'll try for lunch, but gotta get that protein in and make sure I still get my fluids! This is gonna be tough once I get back to work!!!!!! I am eating so slow and chew, chew, chewing! It's kinda irritating to have to keep reheating what I'm eating, but hey, at least I'm eating, right? All I know is that I'm gonna go by the info our nut gave us and stay on the straight and narrow! Willpower! I can DO IT!!!!!
This lifestyle change is huge but it will be sooooo worth it in the end! I read profiles on here and look at pictures of people who have lost hundreds of pounds!!!! It's so amazing and inspiring!!!!! I want to be one of those people that reaches their goal and keeps it off forever! I want to be a healthy old person!!!!! I WANT to BE old....ONE DAY! (Oh heck, according to the kids...I ALREADY AM OLD!!!!!!!!!!)
What a great bunch of people!
May 02, 2008
Dr Loggins and his staff, what can I say? They are really awesome! I dropped off my paperwork for short term disability and requested a note so I can go back to work on the 24th of May. Kim took it all and said Crystal would call me if any questions. So, about lunch time, I get a call from Crystal. She asked how things were going, how I was feeling, did I REALLY think I'd be ready to go back on the 24th. I told her I think it'd be alright. Also told her how I was tiring out pretty quick, but was doing ok. We also talked about the bowels and how I could help them along (Colace, which is what I figured!). So, she said she'd get the paperwork together and I should be all set. She also told me that as the time got nearer, if I wasn't feeling ready to go back, to call them and let them know and they would change what they needed to keep me off work longer! No problem...I thought all was cool!
So, about 2 hours later, the phone rings again.......It's Dr Loggins this time! He kinda goes through the same questions..how am I feeling, how am I tolerating foods, am I getting my fluids in, am I being active. I told him, as I had told Crystal that I was tiring out quicker, but was doing ok otherwise. He explained to me, at length, how my body is changing over to metabilizing fat instead of sugar/glycogen and that this tiredness will improve as my body adjusts to burning this alternative source of fuel. He also talked to me about my call from the other day about tomato based products. He said that it probably wouldn't "kill" me but that my new pouchy may not like it due to the acid content. He recommende I try to avoid that stuff until stage 5 in the diet (as the book says). No problem as the craving is gone now anyways! So, he asked again if I REALLY felt I'd be ready to go back to work on the 24th ("You are going back 2 days earlier than the 6 weeks") He also stressed that if I still felt too tired or not ready as the time got closer, to give the office a call and they would keep me out longer. He musta been on the phone with me for 10-15 minutes! My DH kept asking who I was on the phone with..haha! So, it looks like I should go back to work on the 24th, as long as I am feeling up to it. The paperwork I need will be sent to me from Dr Loggins office. I can't wait! NOT! haha
I guess I just can't say enough good stuff about my surgeon and his staff. They are really supportive and really seem to care about your health and that you are ready for lies ahead! I don't care if I have complications or anything down the road....I'm so glad I was referred to Dr Loggins!! Thanks Dr Loggins!
So, about 2 hours later, the phone rings again.......It's Dr Loggins this time! He kinda goes through the same questions..how am I feeling, how am I tolerating foods, am I getting my fluids in, am I being active. I told him, as I had told Crystal that I was tiring out quicker, but was doing ok otherwise. He explained to me, at length, how my body is changing over to metabilizing fat instead of sugar/glycogen and that this tiredness will improve as my body adjusts to burning this alternative source of fuel. He also talked to me about my call from the other day about tomato based products. He said that it probably wouldn't "kill" me but that my new pouchy may not like it due to the acid content. He recommende I try to avoid that stuff until stage 5 in the diet (as the book says). No problem as the craving is gone now anyways! So, he asked again if I REALLY felt I'd be ready to go back to work on the 24th ("You are going back 2 days earlier than the 6 weeks") He also stressed that if I still felt too tired or not ready as the time got closer, to give the office a call and they would keep me out longer. He musta been on the phone with me for 10-15 minutes! My DH kept asking who I was on the phone with..haha! So, it looks like I should go back to work on the 24th, as long as I am feeling up to it. The paperwork I need will be sent to me from Dr Loggins office. I can't wait! NOT! haha
I guess I just can't say enough good stuff about my surgeon and his staff. They are really supportive and really seem to care about your health and that you are ready for lies ahead! I don't care if I have complications or anything down the road....I'm so glad I was referred to Dr Loggins!! Thanks Dr Loggins!
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Sabattus, ME
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22.9
BMI
Surgery
04/14/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 01, 2008
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