One month Post-op

Jan 23, 2010

What a road so far!! Can't say yet if it is a good one or not. I have had some problems.
At 2 weeks out I could no longer keep anything down. Water was getting difficult let alone the protein shakes. I went to the hospital and had the scope done. I was very dehydrated so they pumped me up full of fluids. (Gained 10lbs grrrrr) When they did the scope they found I had a slight stricture but also had an ulcer. Dr. thinks it is risidual from being a smoker. They dialated me and put me on more meds. I have to take 4 times a day.
Now the schedule with the vitamins is hard enough but now I have the Carafate and can not eat 1 hr before and up to 3 hours after taking it. I am having a very hard time getting it all in, plus my water, food and protein. I am afraid I am going to get dehydrated again.
Still feeling sluggish and very little energy. Takes most I have to take care of my 1 yr old and the rest of the family. Not much left for exercising. Had lost 40lbs but gained the 10 back and am working that back off. At -35 now. Seems slow but with the problems I think I can deal with it. Just hope it continues to be good numbers over time. Dr wants me to have another 25 gone (275) by 2 month check up. Thats only about 15 lbs to go.  Still only feel a little difference in my clothes. I guess when I drop a size it will seem more real.

Hope everyone else is doing great:)
God Bless

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