Today is my 5 week anniversary. I am oficially at 30.5lbs lost. I can't believe it's onlt been 5 weeks. It feels like it should be 5 months with the amount of weight I've lost.
I'm going to a support group tonight. I'm going to try to go twice a month. Its nice to hear what other people have to say and share ideas - epsecially about what you can eat!! LOL
I ate 3 tablespoons of oatmeal for breakfast this morning with a teaspoon of sugar. Yummy! I'm waiting form teh 30 mins to be over so I can have a drink! I'm thirsty! Its going to take some time to get used to not drinking with my meals or 30 mins before and after them.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Throwing Up
Things have been going pretty well. I was in a lot of pain for the first 4 weeks and very tired. I hated crushing up my medication and eating it with apple sauce! I decided to cut back on the Prilosec as I was taking 4 Tums per day for calcium in addition to drinking Mylanta for gas. Turns out that my decision was a really bad one as the Prilosec also cures ulcers. I was in pain because I had a big, fat ulcer! Stupid me! Anyway, after doubling up on the Prilosec I am feeling much better.
This week has been an adventure. Just as my ulcer get better I began to think to myself that I was in the clear and I actaully began to worry that I was able to drink too much. On Friday morning I drank 8oz of Gatorade and then soon after drank 8oz of protien shake. As it registered that I had drank my shake on the 20 minute drive without a problem, I began to worry that my stomach had stretched. After all, I am only supposed to be able to drink 4 oz in 30 minutes.
About 1 hour later, my stomach began to violently cramp and a ran for the closest drop toilet! (YUK) My body expelled everything, every which way, several times over. Hmmm - this is what is know as Dumping Syndrome. I hadn't experience it before and am not looking forward to ever experiencing it again! I had sweats, shaking, dizziness - it was horrible.
Yesterday and today I have also thrown up during the mornings and then as the day wears on I am able to stomach and few tablespoons of food.
Well, at least I know my tummy hasn't stretched!
This week has been an adventure. Just as my ulcer get better I began to think to myself that I was in the clear and I actaully began to worry that I was able to drink too much. On Friday morning I drank 8oz of Gatorade and then soon after drank 8oz of protien shake. As it registered that I had drank my shake on the 20 minute drive without a problem, I began to worry that my stomach had stretched. After all, I am only supposed to be able to drink 4 oz in 30 minutes.
About 1 hour later, my stomach began to violently cramp and a ran for the closest drop toilet! (YUK) My body expelled everything, every which way, several times over. Hmmm - this is what is know as Dumping Syndrome. I hadn't experience it before and am not looking forward to ever experiencing it again! I had sweats, shaking, dizziness - it was horrible.
Yesterday and today I have also thrown up during the mornings and then as the day wears on I am able to stomach and few tablespoons of food.
Well, at least I know my tummy hasn't stretched!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Getting Very Nervous
Well surgery is only a few days away and I am really nervous. I am not sure what I'm nervous about though. I guess a part of me is worried about something going wrong on the operating table and a part of me is worried about pain post - surgery. I think I am also worried about my success afterwards. NOthing else has ever worked - long term. I am afraid that I will be one of those people who will regain the weight in 5 yrs...
Monday, May 14, 2007
Through Thick and Thin
Its been a months since I walked into my Dr's office and asked to be referred for a gastric bypass. I met with the surgeon 2 weeks ago. He explained all the pros and cons to having the surgery done. I still wanted the proceedure. So I was told I'd have to complete several evaluations before I could get a surgical date.
1. Psych exam - which I had today. I found out that I have to have a follow up in 1 month! I am so upset that it will be another month before I can even get a date for the surgery!
2.) Gastric Bypass class - Wednesday
3.) Nutrition Class - Thursday
4.) Follow up with the surgeon
I have no idea if there are other appointments that I'll have to book after these ones. All I know is that these are the only ones I can book at this time.
I want to hurry up and get the surgery. I feel disgusting! I am at my heaviest. I haven't been this uncomfortable in years. I can't beleive I operated at this weight for so long when I was in Tampa. I can't begin losing weight because I am right on the edge of qualifying for the surgery. Its horrible and frustrating. I am afraid that I will maintain this weight for another few months only to be turned down for the procedure.
The only thing that gives me hope is that I will get the surgery and thiswill be a horrible memory at some point.
1. Psych exam - which I had today. I found out that I have to have a follow up in 1 month! I am so upset that it will be another month before I can even get a date for the surgery!
2.) Gastric Bypass class - Wednesday
3.) Nutrition Class - Thursday
4.) Follow up with the surgeon
I have no idea if there are other appointments that I'll have to book after these ones. All I know is that these are the only ones I can book at this time.
I want to hurry up and get the surgery. I feel disgusting! I am at my heaviest. I haven't been this uncomfortable in years. I can't beleive I operated at this weight for so long when I was in Tampa. I can't begin losing weight because I am right on the edge of qualifying for the surgery. Its horrible and frustrating. I am afraid that I will maintain this weight for another few months only to be turned down for the procedure.
The only thing that gives me hope is that I will get the surgery and thiswill be a horrible memory at some point.
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