5 week post op update

ok so i said i would post after my doc apt. I am pleased to say that they weighed me in at 253!!! wooohooo... well 256 with clothes... so 253 since now i will be weighing at home nakkie. I can say now that i dont need to loose over a hundred pounds!!!! I only have 93 pounds more to my goal of 160. If i get under that.... it will all be a bonus... These last few weeks have been a pain with the incision and DBF having to change the wick every night. some nights were better than others.... and some nights there were lots of tears because it was just so darn painful. But we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Doc took a look and said just tuck an end of the guaze in and in a bout a week shouldnt even need to do that anymore. The other thing i have been battling with is sheer exhaustion... i thought for sure my labs were gonna come back  really crummy... but they were perfect!!!! even better than perfect in some areas.... BUT did you know that calories=energy?? I did not... doc said my body is using the calories i am giving it and then its pooped... sooo gotta try to keep consistent calories in my body to remain not so tired... I also went back to work into a new position so let me tell you that has been a trip!!!!! i am very busy learning a new position as well as getting in all my water and protein.... the water not so much of a prob cuz i am finding i HAVE to drink to keep my mouth from drying out.... the food... and eating.. well am working on staying on a schedule.... even if its just a piece of mozza cheese, i am eating every two hours. I am also findin there are foods that are great and some not so great.... eggs, cream cheese, not my friend right now.... and i also am unable to eat very much at a time... sometimes 1.4 cup is too much and i know the cues as to when i am full... I either get the hiccups or my nose runs... which btw... it seems to run ALL the time... whats with that?? I have yet to take the one month photos but will do so this weekend... so overall since the beginning i have lost 47 pounds and 22+ inches since Feb 14th. Not too shabby.....i am still not to the point where I dont regret the surgery.... more because of the complication and not being tip top when i thought i was going to, than anything else.... get me a month or two past the incision being totally healed and then ask me if i regret it.... Btw... if anyone wants to share how to put a ticker and do a signature.. i would be most grateful :) Kandy

Kandy I am so glad to hear that you are well on your way to goal. I know the changing of the bandage can be a pain but at least you have that light at the end of the tunnel. Just hang in there. As far as the food. My first 2 years out I was very lactose intolerant. I am getting better with it but I watch very carefully what I eat with dairy products. This is common with people who have had WLS.  The exhaustion is something that I had too. Plus remember you had major surgery only 5 weeks ago. Your body is still healing on top of everything else it is dealing with. I think alot of it is that our bodies are living on post op food still and it drains us since we are so worried about what to eat when to eat it etc. But as long as the labs look good I would not worried.  Keep us posted. I love hearing how well your doing. Suzanne

Thanks so much!!! I know i did this for better health... just patience isnt my thing and i honestly thought that one week post op i would be feeling fairly normal... honestly did not  expect a complication. You look great in your photo!!!

Congrats on the loss!!!  I am hoping the the energy level smooths out for ya!

thanks so much!!

Try to remember that when you are feeling better, this will all be worth it.  You are doing a great job plugging along.  Congratulations on losing 47 pounds!  That is incredible!! Jenn

Thanks!!! I appreciate the words of encouragement... at this point... the weight is not so much on my mind as is the incision......  enjoy a great sunday!!! Kandy

Hi Kandy....it was great to  hear from you here. Hmmm, well I do know that things will get much better as time goes on. I didn't have any of your complications so not sure how I would feel about regretting the surgery if I did.  The exhaustion is pretty normal. I remember feeling like I had no energy often, but a few times I would take a few more vitamin b-12 and that did the trick. Eating is something that really helps that to. I still have to eat every few hours in order to keep up with my nutrition for my energy..if that makes sense?  Water also as you know if a biggy. I am just so happy that your seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. You will be back to yourself soon believe me. It takes time, and wow just look how much weight you have lost. It is so worth it! Today I am down 43 pounds so that made my Sat.!! I am now fitting into my size 16 pants...haven't seen that in a very long time . Keep on plugging along...you will get there soon. Your Dr. Gluck buddy, Colleen

Colleen-- hey there.. good to see youagain as well... i wonder.. did you ever get my pm in here?? i am so happy that things are going so well for you.... GREAT JOB!!!! on the weight loss!! are you attending any of the support meetings? I know that Doc would like for me to attend the one in may with the special speakers... its just hard when i live so far away to make that drive after working all day and still being so tired Have you heard from Tracey at all? i do not see her post on here at all.. or any of the other ladies from the life without limits board.... I cant wait to be back to myself..... i am not used to being in bed at 8-9 every night.. i accustomed to being on the go... even tho i was/am overweight.. i was always very active... and its frustrating.. but as i said.. light at the end of the tunnel... i think by this time next month.. the incision should be totally healed and i should feel pretty normal.... have a wonderful rest of your sunday!!!