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3 weeks Pre-Op

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No appetite..

I'm sure its probably been due to my mood but I have had absolutely no appetite for the last 4 days. I am attempting to get my protein in but am falling short. Also, I was ok'd to start mushies last week and have yet to do that. Has anyone else stayed on strictly a liquid diet even though they were given the go ahead to move on? For some reason the idea of pureeing my food or eating baby food just does not appeal. I have managed some soup but not more than 3 oz at a time.   I'm definitely going to try and get more protein in and try for more mushy food. I'm back to work next week and will probably have to start with solid food and I'm nervous my body won't be able to handle it.
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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To tell or not to tell?

Well, today I went for my pre-op testing and all is good to go. This is my first blog and I'm a little rusty. I'm scheduled to be banded on 7/26 and getting pretty excited. I just hope the insurance company doesn't hold it up for any reason. I have definitely been feeling stressed recently, not because of the surgery but more because of my family's reaction to the surgery. I expected them to be skeptical but my sister is being downright nasty and unsupportive and has basically told me never to bring it up again to her. So.... I wonder, do I tell anyone else or am I better off keeping it to myself? I'm afraid that if this is how my family is reacting how will my friends and co-workers act? I definitely need support but I don't want the added stress..
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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The "Official" liquid diet

So.. today is the official start of my pre-liquid diet. I say official since I decided to test it out this week and see how I would do. I actually wanted to make sure I didn't absolutely hate the shakes since I'm extremley picky. The aren't bad as long as they are extremely cold and I don't take too long to finish them, hope that doesn't work against me in the long run. I finally managed to like the chobani greek yogurt. Does anyone know if the fruit on the bottom is ok for this brand? It has 14g of protein and is great for you. I digress. I managed to lose 4.6 lbs this week from Monday-Fri and that was even with a pasta day on Thursday and a class of wine and a shared app on Friday night and that made me feel great! I woke up this morning and feel I'm raring to go and mentally prepared. The only downside, of course my boss is having a huge get together today and I have to go. It would be anti-social of me not to show and I will be the only one not eating or drinking alcoholic beverages. sigh..... Well, wish me luck, I am now 10 days from surgery and am waiting on pins and needles!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Almost a week post-op feeling much better!

Well, here I am almost a week post-op and FINALLY starting to feel a little more human lol. I do feel much better actually. The gas is almost gone and my stomach isn't making me look like a pregnant alien. I'm still getting some episodes where I feel like I want to burp but it just won't come but that too will pass I'm sure.   Went to the beach yesterday with the family and it was great to be able to hang out and watch my nephew play at his first beach outing. I didn't have as much energy as I thought I would but I was able to walk around the beach and even went swimming! It was a little uncomfortable between my sister and I when it came to lunch time. She is not on board with this surgery and hasn't been so we don't mention it at all. Basically they ate their sandwiches and chips and I had a protein drink. I refuse to apologize for doing something that will make me healthier and happier. Everyone decided after the beach they wanted to go out to eat so of course I bowed out for that and felt a little bummed out especially when my 2 yr old nephew asked why auntie.. In any case, I know one I'm on solid foods I'll be able to join them and will just eat less and only eat certain things.   I can't wait to get back to the gym, I really miss it. Also trying to resist the urge to hop on the scale since I know my body is still healing and the numbers might not be what I want to see.   Guess thats all for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Feeling great!

Feeling great today! I went for a nice long walk before work this morning, a walk on my dinner break and I have so much energy I might just go to the gym after work as well.. sounds a little crazy I know..   I'm scouring the websites for some different low fat recipes for Cod and Haddock. I eat mostly those two and chicken and don't want to become bored too quickly. Also, does anyone have any recommendations for breakfast things that are really quick, easy to make and can be eaten in the car or on the run? I have an hour commute to work and work a ton of overtime so generaly I do not eat my meals at home and breakfast is a must.   I made a pact with myself. I'm going to try not to weigh myself for the next 2 weeks, until 9/14 when I go to the doctor for what could be my first fill. I want to concentrate on eating right and finding that spot where I feel full rather than stressing about what my scale says. With any luck when I arrive at the doctors office I will be pleasantly surprised.   Hope everyone in bandland had a great week and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend!    
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Feeling good!

Today was day 2 back at the gym and I was amazed at myself.. I figured after having not been in over 2 wks I would be sluggish and out of shape a bit but surprisingly I managed an hour of intense cardio both days and yesterday I worked my legs w/ the circuit training and today I worked my arms with weights. What a great feeling!! I'm trying to find a cardio kickboxing class I can take a few days a week but might need to join a different gym to take it.   On another note, I was supposed to start on the mushies this week but am feeling like I want to do another week of just liquids. I have no interest in eating baby food or going through the trouble of pureeing the food myself. Wonder if t his is ok? any thoughts?   I'm still 4 weeks away before I can even have my first fill. I don't feel any time of restriction in the sense that I can drink normally I even guzzled my water today (oops). I'm not sure how I would be with food but I'm sure I'll find out in the next 2-3 wks when I'm cleared to move on to the next stage..   Thats about all for now. Hope everyone is having a great week and have an even better weekend! :D
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Anxiously waiting and down to the wire

Well, surgery is exatcly 7 days from today. I am getting really worried and anxious because my health insurance still hasn't come through with the approval. I called to check and they basically wouldn't say anything other than its under clinical review and it may take up to 15 business days for review!! I mean come on! I'm supposed to have surgery in 7 days and have been doing this liquid diet. I'm so afraid it will get pushed back and I have worked so hard to get here. Not to mention that would be another 10 days of this dreaded liquid diet. I'm praying with every fiber that the approval comes through before my surgery and all goes according to plan. i've done my part and then some and am more than ready for this.
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Day 1 Post-Op

Well, I had my surgery yesterday and all in all I feel pretty good. I am getting the gas pains but I'm walking around as much as I can manage. I am disappointed I shouldn't have weighed myself but I did this morning and the scale says I have gained back the 12 I lost on the pre-op diet. My mom says not worry, that its just the gas and water weight and will disappear. Does anyone know if this is true?   I'm just taking it easy, reading up on some books and watching movies and adding couple of walks around the block. I'm very excited to see where the next few weeks take me!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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