The good and the bad...

Hi all! Sorry I haven't been around much (and no Melissa, it's not because i'm too cool! hehe). I've been trying to get into a groove as far as eating, vitamins, water and exercise. I have also been doing a bit of cleaning, trying to get everything like new in my house, so I can start fresh when I get back there (i'm staying with my mom for a few more days). I'm still in a bit of pain, thank GOD for my binder it really helps. I had my first post-op visit with Dr. Frantzides yesterday and I have lost a whopping 28 pounds already! and my blood pressure is normal, so i'm off my pills. It's almost surreal I can't believe it! He took off the steri strips and I have 5 cute little incisions but all the sutures are on the inside so they should heal up nicely. I had been given the go ahead to try different foods, so last night I tried a small cracker with some homemade guacamle on it.. BAD IDEA!!! I dumped for about 30 minutes, it was AWFUL, It almost made me cry. Afterwards I was thankful to know I dump, it is something I want regardless of how bad it is, to keep me in line. So I was feeling good, lost 28 pounds.. almost feeling "normal", then I get brought back down to earth, my body is NOT normal and it never will be. I also FINALLY updated my profile if anyone's interested. Have a GREAT weekend all! P.S. Has anyone seen my angel? ~Jenn -28 LAP RNY 8-23-04

It's about damn time! tee hee hee I'm glad you are doing so well. I wish I had Karen. I wish Dr. T had ANYONE that did that kinda thing. I have STORIES to tell about West Suburban. Man...it coulda been bad. Pre-ops...RESEARCH RESEARCH and KNOW WHAT TO DO POST OP!!! I've been bad about keeping track of what I'm eating. I'm just so dizzy. You're only on clear liquids for a week??? I have 2 weeks then full liquids. YOU SUCK! LOL Thanks for the update! I'm so glad you are here!!! I have to walk more. I can't let you lose TOO much more than me! We're only a week apart! Smooches Biscuit

I have to do clear liquids until I see Dr Frantzides for my first post op next Friday, the tenth. Here is what I eat everyday: 8:30 am -- 5 oz chicken or beef broth, 8 oz juice mixed with 8 oz water 1:30 pm -- same as above 8:30 pm -- same as above snack, if want, but rarely: sugar free popsicle Congratulations on a great weight loss Jenn!

jenn...here i am school is killing me already I posted under marsha's where is everyone thread....call me sometime! glad youre doing well Love, K

28 lbs? That's awesome! I've lost 6 in 2 weeks but I've been sick! Have you seen my posts?? I'm calling my PCP today to tell him he needs tohurry up with whatever testing he's gonna want done...I'm getting WORSE!!