fishermry
1 month
Apr 11, 2008
It has been 1 month since surgery and 6 weeks since start of liquid diet and I am down 30lbs. I'm thrilled but had anticipated a larger loss, however I'll take what I can get.
Every day I realize more and more of how much of a mental battle this is............not just physical. WOW
Will post the pics from today soon.
Every day I realize more and more of how much of a mental battle this is............not just physical. WOW
Will post the pics from today soon.
loss
Apr 02, 2008
OK. My weight is changing, just not NEARLY as fast as I had hoped it would. I have lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 25-30lbs since the strart of the liquid diet.
To report a loss
Mar 20, 2008
I saw Dr. Garth today, my wt was 251.3....wow. I started my liquid diet at 271.5, that is a loss of 20lbs. in 3 weeks.
Where oh where do I start
Mar 18, 2008
well, I have not posted in some time. The sugery and hospitalization went well. A couple of scares with oxygen sats and incision draining, but no real big deal. I met TanyaRN, she is a beautiful person. Ofcourse I had the best surgeon and DH was at my side all the time.
Now the work begins......what to eat, when to eat, when to stop eating, when to drink, what to drink, how to drink????
I experienced my first case of the foamies on a popsicle of all things.....not something you could ever explain to another person.
Very little pain anywhere, but I still used my meds just in case LOL.
This is a very emotional time for me........its alot like the day after christmas when all the 'breew haha' is over'. I sure I'll get over it when I see the scale continue to drop lower and lower.
Now the work begins......what to eat, when to eat, when to stop eating, when to drink, what to drink, how to drink????
I experienced my first case of the foamies on a popsicle of all things.....not something you could ever explain to another person.
Very little pain anywhere, but I still used my meds just in case LOL.
This is a very emotional time for me........its alot like the day after christmas when all the 'breew haha' is over'. I sure I'll get over it when I see the scale continue to drop lower and lower.
its here!!!
Mar 10, 2008
The 2 weeks slowly crept by but yet my day is ALREADY here....OMG.
Thanks for all the well wishes from all of you, will update soon.
Thanks for all the well wishes from all of you, will update soon.
focus
Mar 04, 2008
One of the most difficult things the last week has been to focus on the task at hand. I always find myself fantasizing about the finish line rather than realizing that we all have to start somewhere. I have decided to enjoy each step along the way rather than wish them away.
1 week and counting
Mar 04, 2008
I am sure that the question on most of your minds is have I cheated on the liquid diet. Judge for your self
I have had usually 3 (190 cal each) but occacsionally 4 slimfast low carbs a day, 1 slice of pizza 1 day and 2 baby pickles another, 1 day I drank 5 cans of slim fast low carb. The goal is less that 800-1000 cals a day.
I remind myself that a month from now I could be 30-40lbs lighter frequnetly.
I have had usually 3 (190 cal each) but occacsionally 4 slimfast low carbs a day, 1 slice of pizza 1 day and 2 baby pickles another, 1 day I drank 5 cans of slim fast low carb. The goal is less that 800-1000 cals a day.
I remind myself that a month from now I could be 30-40lbs lighter frequnetly.
Day 2 of preop liquid diet
Feb 27, 2008
Im weathering this better than I had expected, the 2 weeks is still young, but hoping for the best. My husband and child have been very sensitive to the fact that I can't have food. God bless them.
My thoughts keep returning to Monday when I was doing my preop stuff ALL DAY. I was almost angry that it was taking sooo long, all I could think of was they were wasting away my precious few hours to eat like a mad person. I realize that is a very unhealthy way to look at food, maybe the battle is not yet fought but just begining.
My thoughts keep returning to Monday when I was doing my preop stuff ALL DAY. I was almost angry that it was taking sooo long, all I could think of was they were wasting away my precious few hours to eat like a mad person. I realize that is a very unhealthy way to look at food, maybe the battle is not yet fought but just begining.
PRE-OP
Feb 25, 2008
So I had my preop appt yeasterday. Today I am on my liquid diet. Will post my pre liquid diet pics soon.
Preop day was frustrating for me but I managed. I had my 'last supper' ALL weekend.
My official preop weight 271.5lbs.
Preop day was frustrating for me but I managed. I had my 'last supper' ALL weekend.
My official preop weight 271.5lbs.
'BIG MEDICINE'
Feb 21, 2008
I had the opportunity to see 'Big Medicine' last night. I am honored to say that Tanya-rn has agreed to be my Angel. We have not met but I feel as though we already know each other on a much higher level.
I feel an overwhelming since of guilt when I watch shows like 'Big Medicine'. Guilt that I have allowed myself to become obese. I feel as though it affects everyone that comes into contact with me, especially family and friends. I think Tanya-rn said it best when she talked about her daughters memories. I thank God every day that I am now allowed to go forward with this process and not years down the road.
Today I am thankful for time off from work.......lol. I have several days off this week and for those of you that know me well know that I hate leaving home to go to work. When I go to work I feel torn between what I feel I need to do and what my heart wants to do.
I feel an overwhelming since of guilt when I watch shows like 'Big Medicine'. Guilt that I have allowed myself to become obese. I feel as though it affects everyone that comes into contact with me, especially family and friends. I think Tanya-rn said it best when she talked about her daughters memories. I thank God every day that I am now allowed to go forward with this process and not years down the road.
Today I am thankful for time off from work.......lol. I have several days off this week and for those of you that know me well know that I hate leaving home to go to work. When I go to work I feel torn between what I feel I need to do and what my heart wants to do.
