Update on my few questions (and a few replies)

Shelia, I thought seafood would be okay too.  I wish I'd kept a food journal Saturday!  I do remember that I had a bit of scrambled eggs with hash that morning for breakfast  with the family.  I've done really well with eggs and the hash was such a tiny amount.  I had a small piece of grilled salmon for lunch.  It was heaven!  During the afternoon, before the Christmas parade, the family stopped at Wendy's and I just had a few tiny bites of Allen's chili.  By dinner, I wasn't feeling good tummy-wise.  Tried a bite of shrimp.  Yuck.  Tried a few bites of tilapia.  Yuck.  The damage had already been done.  This is such a personal issue that has nothing to do with the surgery...I've dealt with this for years!  I've even had to have a herniated colon repair that was related to all this and it has come back with a vengeance.  I'm due for another surgery a.s.a.p. but I can't even think about that right now! 

I did call the office this morning and Meredith is going to have Becky call and talk with me as soon as she has some time...she's with patients all morning.  I ate something that was a dairy or bean protein every 2-2.5 hours all day yesterday and I felt so good blood-sugar wise.  Was up a 1/2 pound on the scale this morning.  I need help figuring out how I can keep this blood sugar thing under control without animal protein and without too many calories.  I sleep 8 hours so eating 8-9 times a day while awake...that could really add up!

Shauna,
 I hope you are feeling better today. And I hope this gets easier for you as the days go by.
I'm here if you just want to vent.

Kelly,  I was much better yesterday, thank you.  Today I'm feeling a little woo-hoo again but am waiting to hear from my nut (hehe).  Hopefully she will be able to get me on a good plan for my body (and mind!  lol).  Thanks for being a shoulder for me.  How are you feeling?  Just remember, the issues I'm dealing with aren't typical...they existed pre-op and now I have to learn how to live with them post-op with a tiny pouch!  I'm thinking of you!

Shauna,

I am soo soooo sorry to hear you are having problems.  I know it is easier said than done, but be strong; hang in there!  There is a light at the end of the tunnel (so to speak).  It will be all worth it in the long run!  Like Jennifer said, I believe in you!!!  You have such great energy and such a positive uplifting attitude and with that you can do anything!

I am here if you would ike to talk!!!

Pam,  I can't wait to see you on Saturday to get a real-life hug!  I am hanging in there, trying to be strong and not a big cry-baby.  lol  Shelia told me in an email this morning to remember the release of hormones post-op and I was like, "Ohhhh yeahhhh!"  You are so right about it all being worth it in the long run.  Figuring this out and then going on to live a happy, healthy life...that is my goal.  Now, just to get it all figured out!  lol  See you soon!

You are welcome miss shauna. I don't have alot of advice as I am still learning as I go as well, but i think the nut is a good direction to go in since you are having the food issues. I wish you the best and hope yout strips come off soon so you wont have the pain and itching. Keep us posted girly :o)

Thanks again, Polly.  Sometimes just knowing people care and sympathize is as good as any advice!  Waiting to hear back from my nut today and I am no longer having to deal with the pain and itching from those strips.  Whew!  It's amazing how much better that feels now that they are off.  Your one-month post-op photos look great, btw...I can really tell a difference!

Hi Shauna,

I hope things are getting better by now and that you have talked with then nut.   I will send up prayers for a resolution that will be just right for you.  Hang in there and know that we love you and are rooting for you. 

Hugs,