horrible_monster
horrible_monster posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Third day home; time to remove some bandages. Eep. -
Had my surgery on Wednesday; today I'm allowed to remove my bandages. From the patient handbook:
Q. When can I take my bandages off?
A. Leave your bandages on for 3 ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-1 -
Tomorrow is the day. Yikes.
Today's been fine. I set up a bunch of projects for myself and then ignored them to watch clips from Disney movies on YouTube. Did get a fe...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-2 -
Liquids, day 8
Today has been eventful. Had my final consultation with Dr. Srikanth. It went well. I got a pile of prescriptions filled: stuff for acid, for nausea, for pain...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-3 -
Liquids argle bargle day who knows.
Today I am just hungry. Had to go to the grocery store and it was a bit of a trial. This evening I am reduced to Googling pictures ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-4 -
Liquids, day interminable. I mean “seven.”
In better spirits today. Slept in ridiculously late just because I could, and now I'm trying a new protein...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-5 -
Liquids, day six.
Okay, I'm losing it a little. I want some food.
It's 11:34 pm and it's a been a pleasant but kind of long day.
Went to my p...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-6 -
Liquids, day something. Day five, I think.
Today was a day of making mistakes. But I think things ended up okay. Woke up with a lot of energy, which is surprisin...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-7 days -
Liquids, day four: “Oh no, I'm actually going out and doing things today” edition
It's 4:14 and I'm back from doing things. Feeling pretty okay. Had ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-8 days -
Liquids, day three.
Despite the best attempts of my cold virus to smother me in my sleep, I managed to stay in bed till noon and get some decent sleep. Feeling a...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
-9 days -
Liquids, day two.
Woke up (late, because I've been sick and I'm trying to sleep off the crud) and my belly was gurgling.
Earlier, some chicken broth really ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Ten days till surgery -
Liquids, day one.
I'm sick! I've had a sore throat for the last two days. My husband has tonsillitis but it seems I just have a little virus. This is no good; I ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Jay Robb Whey Protein -
Opened up the Jay Robb Why Protein (chocolate!) this morning, not sure what to expect. At the pre-op nutrition class, the nurse practitioner warned us that people who are ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Developments -
Yesterday was eventful. I had my appointment with the internist, which is the last step (aside from insurance approval) before I can schedule surgery and have a final cons...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Not a great day -
Grumpy and hungry. (And I'm not even adhering to the surgeon's dietary strictures yet, oh geez.) After a personal disappointment this morning, I spite-ate a big serving of froze...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Yes! -
Scan of insurance card emailed to the clinic. I am inordinately excited about this.
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Mandatory pre-op nutrition class -
Back from the nutrition class and feeling so much better.
Here are my disorganized thoughts, disorganized because I'm sleepy even though I slept in past eleven. ...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Ultrasound results: a thing -
Just now I got a call from the bariatric surgeon's office. The nurse said they'd received the results of my abdominal ultrasound and wanted to follow up about something. A...
horrible_monster added a goal 11 years, 10 months ago
Take ballroom dance lessons
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go; I want to p -
“So what are you doing today, Horrible Monster?”
“Oh, you know. Peeing into a jug.”
Taking care of the 24-hour urine sample. Good th...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Testing testing -
The barium swallow was the worst part.
Yesterday I woke up extra early and drove to the hospital that houses the Center for Weight Loss Surgery. I arrived at 7:1...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
More like FUN-doscopy, right? -
Woke up this morning around nine o'clock and by ten o'clock my dad and I were on our way up to the hospital for my endoscopy. No eating or drinking after midnight meant, o...
horrible_monster posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
Love all your clothes! You have a terrific sense of style.
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 11 years, 12 months ago
Getting ready for the ol' endoscopy -
Had a phone call with a nurse this afternoon, to get me ready for Monday's endoscopy. The nurse I spoke to may well be the world's nicest person. She was super charming! A...
horrible_monster wrote a blog post 12 years ago
A Visit to Super Supplements -
Talked Mom into joining me and husband on a trip to Super Supplements. My surgeon (it feels weird to say “my surgeon”) wants his patients to start taking vitam...
horrible_monster posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Requesting time off work -
I don't have a surgery date yet, and in fact I'm just barely getting started scheduling labs/appointments/etc. But there's one thing making me nervous: trying to get time ...
About Me
28.3
BMI
Surgery
02/27/2013
Surgery Date
Sep 30, 2012
Member Since
Before & After
rollover to see after photo
2009, at a friend's wedding. Probably weighed ~250 at this point. (I miss that dress.)
250lbs
Very awkward selfie! I should probably ask for assistance next time, but I'm impatient.
170lbs
