i arrived into San Diego at 8 pm headed to the the hotel and was out . Woke up the next morning and headed for TJ, they picked us up at at the airport and drove us across the boarded. 1st stop was to have are blood drawn and then off to the clinic (which might freak one out cuz its in a strip mall but it was very will ran and clean) We did are paper work, tests and were brought to our rooms to wait our turn for sugery. Surgery was done dont remember much of it, just remember the pain and the thought of what the hell did i just do to myself going through my head. 1st night was rough and had a hard time sleeping even with the sleep aid and pain meds. Day 2 we went to the recovery house, still in pain but they were really good at giving me pain and nause meds(yes i had nause bad) woke up in the middle of the night with nause so bad and it s hard to throw up when theres nothing in your belly but a little water and popcicles. Day 3 had to get our leak test done(the crap they make you drink is nasty). i was a little better still very week cuz of not getting in alot of calories, did go shopping for about an hour and that was enough for me. Day 4 the pulled my drain out(which was the weirdest feeling ever felt like i had worms moving in my belly as they pulled it out). then we were off to head back over the boarder and head to the airport to come home. i think we left the house at about 10 i didnt get to my house till 6pm i was drained got in bed and fell asleep
still not feeling my best i have nausa every time i drink, hope it gets better over time. make sure you sip your water slow cuz theres lots of air that gets traped in your tiny tummy.
Id like to thank Tamra and her mom Diana for helping me get through this they were a life saver since i went down by myself.
Much Love Kerri
im 5 weeks post-op today and have only lost 17lbs. I was down 15 lbs at 2 weeks post-op, at 2.5 weeks i had to get IV fluids which made me gain 5 lbs. i keep looking at everyones weightloss that had surgery after me and most have lost way more than me. Im tracking my protein, carbs and calories trying to keep it around 500-600 cals, 60 protein and under 30 carbs. i know I'm a slow loser but to see my scale only move .4 in a week and I hardly eat anything just makes me want to cry.
Im having problems when i first get to work, the past 3 days i damn near past out while dealing cards and have to go sit down for a 10 mins and then im fine. not sure whats causing this my mom thinks low blood suger. TMI- Im also having problems with BMs Im lucky to go once a week and then its not much that comes out. Ive tryed maralax doesnt help, 4 days of exlax in a row never went.
Ive only lost 1lb in the past 3.5 weeks so I doubled up my protein shake starting yesterday to see if that will help me. Also I found away i can get the protein shakes in better, instead of 1 scoop of protein and 8oz milk Im doing 2 scoops of protein, a package of suger free hot cocoa and 16oz of water. To me its not as sweet or thick and i can handle it alot better.
Thanks for all the encouragment I really needed it!!! I'll let you know on Monday when i weigh in if I was able to break the stall.
i just found out that i only have to do pre-op for 3 days:001_tongue: and then 2 weeks of liquids post-op. sounds good to me! ive read on here where some people have to do it way longer than that so im glad.
I have myself stocked up on protein both shakes and unjury chicken broth. have the gummie vitamins, crystel lite ect.
I guess im as ready as i can be!!!
Im now to weeks post-op, feeling good other than im really weak. I tryed going back to work yesterday, I made it a whole two hours before i thought i was going to pass out. I dont think im getting enough fluids in, so im really going to work on it so i can go back to work on Friday. OK heres my TMI- i havent gone poo since i had to do my clean out before surgery, i tryed suppositories and i just poo out the suppositore. Any one else haveing this issue?
My total weight lose for the week was 7.6lbs bringing me to a total weight lose of 14lbs. im happy with it! my goal was 15lbs for the 1st 2 months.
im 10 days post op and feeling better every day. I went out and bought some stuff to clean my wounds on Saturday, so i sprayed it on and put on a big bandaid over my larger cut. I ended up being alergic to either the spray or bandaid and ended up with a big red, itchy spot with blisters (sucks). I couldnt handle the itchyness of it and wasnt sure if it was a bad reaction or i had an infection so i went to the Drs yesterday. Dr did say it was a alergic reation (thank god). I just need to make sure i get more water and protein in cuz I dont have much energy, its hard i have to remind myself to drink because i just dont feel hungery. Cant wait till next Monday till I can eat some diffrent foods.
I tought id keep a blog for myself so i can look back and see how, and what ive done in the next year.
I started losing weight with my own will power feb 09. i started at 287lbs and got down 219. I had tried weight watchers which i think i lost 15lbs in 4 month, i also tried HGC shots i lost about 20lbs. i have gained some of the weight i have lost now and im really upset with myself. How come i cant lose the weight and control what im doing and keep it off? why do i have to eat almost nothing in order to lose weight? Why cant i be like my friend who is 120 and eats a mcdoubles with a 4 peice of chicken nuggets on it? I know WHY,WHY,WHY.
Oct 11th is going to be the start of something new! im nervous and excited at the same time!!!
LETS GET THIS,
Kerri
