10 days Post-op

Dec 31, 2009

Wanted to write sooner but just haven't felt like it till now.
Surgery went great. Nurses were wonderful and very helpful. Would recommend Wood County Hospital and Dr. Lalor to anyone in this area considering WLS.  Felt 110 % better once the drains were taken out. Then was able to come home Christmas day.
 
Had my husband bring the baby home that night. I didn't think he would be effected but boy was I wrong. He is now stuck to me like glue, can't even walk out of the room. Sent him to the babysitters tonight so that we could go see a movie for our wedding anniversery.(Avatar was great!!)  Sitter said he cried alot. When I got there he wouldn't stop giving me kisses. I have already been holding him, probably shouldn't. Doctor Lalor says not to push it, if it hurts don't do it. I learned when I over did it one day not to do it again. I try not to pick him up but am comfortable with him on my lap until he starts squirming. My husband and 2 older kids have been wonderful with helping me. Love them soooo much!!!

Been alittle achy. Still getting a few stomach pains. Can't get more down than an ounce or 2 at one meal. Am tolerating everything well so far. Have intaked to much already, that hurt.  The worst physical part for me is the back and forth from diahrea to constipation. Still haven't figured out how to control that one. One week out and 10lbs gone already:)

The mental part is the hardest I have ever had to deal with. Head hunger is bad. Need to find a way to teach myself new rules of eating. I am sure this is a process and will get better with time. Really want to go to support group but it is only once a month and over an hour away. I will be at the next one for sure. Wish it was more often and closer.

My extended family has really embraced this process for me. They are excited and encouraging all the way. Didn't think it would be that way. Am happy I was wrong. But I have made it perfectly clear, I am not in this to be a size 10 or 120 lbs. I just want to be happy and at a good weight that I am comfortable with. My goal is to make it under 200lbs though. The smaller size will just be a bonus.
 
Dr. Lalor's goal for me is 220 lbs. My goal is 200. Will revise and make new goal once I have met this one. Am trying to keep it realistic and within reach. That way I feel like I am accomplishing something.

Will update later.
God Bless and Happy New Year!!
325/300/200

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