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Day 8

angellic16

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So, it has been a tough week for me. There were so many highs and lows. It's hard being a single, independent woman because you are so used to relying on yourself for everything. No one came to visit me when I left the hospital so that sucked pretty bad. Maybe it's because everyone else is used to me doing for me period.

 

Food - I miss chewing everything. Gum, meat, vegetables, whatever. I lot of the protein drinks that I bought pre op taste awful but because I spent so much money I am trying to push through. The most digusting thing is the protein jello (what was I thinking when I bought that).

 

Work - I started working from home on day 7 and it was tough because I worked a full 8 hours. It felt good not to just be sitting around the house, plus I will not lose any additional time.

 

Exercise - I walked two full miles today and felt great. I was totally energized which is different. I have been getting my 1 mile in per day but decided to push it because my pain is pretty much gone. I am totally afraid to weigh myself because the last time I weighed I had gained a few pounds. I cannot wait to be able to do more than walking.

 

I am so glad that my child is almost 18 and does not require a lot of cooking from me. Cooking food in these first few weeks is hard. It is still hard to smell food when she cooks. I want to throw everything in the garbage.

 

Jello and popsicles are my best friend. :D

 

I wish I had a significant other to share little milestones with. I have a friend that had a bypass 4 years ago but I haven't had very much support from her since my surgery. Everyone is "too" busy. I'm definitely going to follow up with the therapy session so I will not completely lose my mind.

 

I guess this is all for now. Feel like I am rambling.



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I'm listening! No you aren't rambling -you are helping. I'm being sleeved on Monday and I'm impressed that you are already back to working. So sorry that you don't have anyone there to be with you but you can always share those milestones here!

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Thank you. It is easy to share because everyone is going through something whether it is positive or negative.

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I consider myself very independent.. but I know sometimes we wish someone would just hold our hand. I'm here for you =) I have my surgery on Monday. I asked for no one to go to the hospital and visit. The only two people I want there is my mom and my older sister.

Don't feel bad.. Keep pushing yourself.. Its all worth it and YOU ARE WORTH IT =) <3 YA!!

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Thank you. This is true, having someone to hold our hand just once would be great. Good luck with your surgery on Monday.

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TELL everyone that you DO NEED THEM! I honestly don't think people realize how difficult this is. I know I didn't! Together we can kick fat's butt!

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You can share here!! That's one reason I love this site. The folks here will cheer you up and keep you strong when you feel down and under. I was warned that friends in my inner circle might start acting distant during this process. A few did even before surgery. But you know what, a few got even closer to me. And of my biggest helper right now was not even that high up on my list of "friends"!! But she emails/call me every day, she made lentil soup for me pre-surgery, and just had my sister pick up some chicken soup and bean soup. The person that is my best buddy in the group: called me once.

So this process will also show who do really have in your life, and what role do they play in you life. I know I am going to make some major adjustment not only in my eating habits but in the people around me. Because if someone is not walking toward my goal with me, they will be left behind. This is a fight. No mercy.

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