Hello, my name is Tomika and I had my Laproscopic Gastric Sleeve done on Dec 13, 2011. My pre-surgury weight was 245, and my current weight is 209 (4 weeks/6 days) out. The reason I had this surgury was my health issues as well as being overweight. One of my main issues was my diabetes II. I was on Metformin 2000 mg daily and the Victoza pen 1.8mg daily. I am no longer on either because after my visit to my Endo on Jan 3, 2012 my blood sugar 107 and my A1C was 5.5. I am having three problems that I hope I can get guidance on...
1) I am almost 5 weeks post op and I am scarred to eat. I don't know what to eat - my daily meal is 2 Protein shakes, 16 oz Water, one scrambled egg or 1/2 cup of cream of wheat, 2.5 oz of fat free tuna and 6 wheat crackers and maybe a 4 oz applesauce (throughout a 12 hour day). It is extremely boring. Also, I got dizzy and fell to the ground a couple of days ago, I think it may be potassium?
2) I think I have stopped losing weight and my blood sugars are rising again, ranging 119 - 147, daily since Jan 4, 2012. I stop all food or liquid intake by 8:30 pm and take my blood sugar once in the am between 7:30 and 8:30.
3) I am having a hard time mentally seeing my weight loss (is anyone experienceing that?) other than the obvious clothes are too big - when I look in the mirror, I still see the old me.
Well that's my story so far. I look forward to meeting many new friends. Thanks and take care.
