Back to work yesterday. Surprisingly tired...

 Greetings all,

I had my 2-week follow-up appointment on Friday, and it went well.  Dr. Toder released me back into the wild (ie, told me I could go back to work full-time on Monday), and let me go back to the Y to go swimming again.  Yay!

I went swimming on Sunday, and it was great to be able to stretch my body out in the water, and get some laps in.  I really enjoyed that.  It was worth the wait.

Sunday afternoon, I think I ate a bit to much, and paid the consequence for that (I ate 7oz, which, as it turns out, was to much...)  I was in a lot of pain for a few hours, until it passed.  But I'm doing better now.

Came back to work yesterday.  I was really surprised how quickly I got tired, and how fast my energy ran out.  The morning was okay, but by noon, I was wiped out.  My mid-afternoon, I felt dead on my feet.  I was never so to get home and lay down.  I went to bed at 8:30, and was asleep by 9:00 or so, sleeping until 6:30 this morning (save waking up for about 6-7 trips to the bathroom between midnight and 3am.)

I got to work okay this morning, but my energy went even faster.  I don't know how I even made it to 11am.  I'm still hanging in there, but I'm not sure what's keeping me going.  I could seriously put my head down on my desk, and take a nap.  Kindergarten anyone?

The scale says I lost 3lbs since yesterday.  And one pound each of the two days before that.  I am averaging about 700 calories a day, and about 65 grams of protein.  My caloric deficit is about 3,500 calories a day.

Other than being exhausted, I feel pretty good.  Our employee health office told me, both yesterday and today, that I looked a little pale.  I'm not sure why that is, but, I certainly feel a little pale.

Hope everyone is doing well.  Take care,

-David

Yeah David, your body is still recovering from MAJOR surgery and you aren't getting many calories in. Be sure to weigh/measure your food to be sure you don't do harm to your pouch.

Have a great day!

 Hi Kelly,

I see you are a rider too...we should take a ride together sometime.  :)  (I work in Rockland).

Glad to hear you are doing so well post-op...

Thanks for the tips!  Have a great day!

-David

David, I work at MCMHC... I remember you. If you look in my profile and look at my before picks you will remember me too I bet.

 I do!  :-)

 Hey David,
I have my 2 week follow up on Monday.  Dr. Toder is my surgeon but they made my appointment with Dr. Dayheim.  I guess Dr. Toder is away that day. I can't say that I have been pain free but every day the pain is getting better.  I too was able to leave the hospital on day 3.  I have found that I am lactose intolerant.  My husband brought me home some lactaid Milk yesterday.  Seems to be doing better.  I am still having problems getting all my food in.  I can only get in about 1 to 2 oz.  When I called Dr. Toder she said that was normal and just to keep trying but don't pu**** too much.  I am supposed to go back to work next week.  I have a desk job so hopefully I will be ok.  Thankfully I work just part time right now.  I work for a campground so I will have a few weeks before we open up and my hours picking up.  I can hardly do anything without getting exhausted.  Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Take care
Kim

 Hi Kim,

Dr. Dayheim is the doc who approved my discharge on Day 3.  She seems very nice, and very knowledgeable.  (That was my only interaction with her so far.)  She very quickly reminded me not to cross my legs, when she saw me do it in the hospital bed (as that can cause an increase in risk for blood clots.)  Right on the ball, she is.

I was lucky enough to be pain-free until Sunday, when I pushed it to far.  I paid the price.  I hope you never have that pain feeling that I had, because I ate to much, but if you have it, you will know it, I promise that!  I was able to eat 2-3oz right off the bat, so I guess I didn't know what I was thinking on Sunday.  Ouch.  

Monday and Tuesday at work were an absolute bear for me, I was wiped by noon.  I mean, just totally exhausted.  But yesterday (Day #3 back to work) wasn't so bad, and I still had energy to do Monday and Tuesday's unwashed dishes and pick up the kitchen a little bit, and make dinner for my wife and I.

It amazes me...I bought ONE chicken breast.  Cut it in half, and froze half, and cooked the other half.  So 8oz of chicken was now in the freezer (it was a 1lb chicken breast), and I cooked 8oz.  Of the 8oz I cooked, I immediately set 4oz aside for lunch/dinner today (all cooked, just have to re-heat!), and cut the 4oz piece in half, giving my wife 2oz, and me 2oz.  And NEITHER of us finished our 2oz piece.  We both ate a full 30 minutes, and stopped, like we're supposed to, but neither of us could finish our piece.  Amazing.  In that past, I could easily eat two (smaller) breasts, or one whole one that size.  Now, I wasn't even interested.  Probably a topic for a future post...  :-)

Who knows, maybe my wife and I will end up at your campground this summer.  I love MDI, and I haven't spent much time down there the last 4-5 years, because, well, life (and weight) happens.  But both of us are looking forward to much more active summers this year.  :-)

Congratulations on your big step!!!  I wish you all the success!!!

-David

 Hi David,
It is awesome that you and your wife are on this new journey together.  I think it is a huge help and a lot easier on both of you.  I still have to deal with either my hubby cooking a big meal for him and the kids and me smelling it and wanting it (But I haven't caved into temptation) or me having to cook and not being able to eat it myself.  I am not having huge withdrawls but the smell of certain foods does make me crave it. LOL  I get pretty tired easily, even taking a quick shower zaps so much of my energy. I can't wait until they say I can start taking some B12, I am hoping that will help a bit with the energy.

Hey come on down we have 3 campgrounds.  Patten Pond which is in Ellsworth but more towards bucksport, we have Narrows Too which is on the Ocean and is in Trenton and Mount Desert Narrows which is in Bar Harbor and also on the ocean. :)  If you ever do let me know so I can give you a discount.

Take care
Kim