18 Days Out

[CraftyV 61]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to give you guys an update.

I was sleeved on 6/18 and my weight was 246. My average before that was 255.

First few days where very hard! By the end of the week was feeling great.

Second week my head hunger was getting the best of me. I even cheated and ate 4 fries. I felt no restrictions and it did not make me sick. I was more ashamed of losing control than anything else. I have started WLS Group and I am hoping to start therapy to help with my food addiction.

My incisions are hardly visible! They don't even have scabs on them anymore :s

I never got nausea or vomited and have been able to eat whatever I put in my mouth. Well, 3 oz of it at least.

Now am on pureed foods and that is going great. My favorite thing to eat is chicken breast from a can pureed with my husbands awesome salsa. For the 4th my family made me ribs in a crock pot so that the meat was tender. That was so good and satisfying.

I continue to take all my Vitamins (Calcium 1500 mg a day, a multi, Iron, and B12 sub (all from Bariatric Advantage)) every day. I also take Carafate 4xs a day. I drink between 50-70 oz of Water every day. I know I am not dehydrated because my pee is light. Oh I also take something for acid reflex but not sure the name. I have no symptoms of acid rflx. I do not drink Protein drinks because my nut/case manger/surgeon said that it is not necessary but I am thinking I want to try some.. I have read a lot about Premier from costco, I think I will try those.

SV (or scale victory):

I now weigh 225 lbs

NSV:

I had to retire one ring finger because it fell off.

My clothes are fitting too big

My face is thinner and I no longer get sun glass imprints on my cheeks

I don't think about food all day

a lot energy

My hubby cannot keep his hands off me... hehe!

No longer take meds for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol

I can cross my legs when I sit

My knees don't hurt when I sit down to use the bathroom (btw bm's are normal)

My fears:

tearing my sleeve

not being successful at weight loss

my food addiction

What I am looking forward to:

riding my bike... I want to do this so bad but I have not been cleared yet

a new wardrobe

running a marathon

living longer

going on a cruise and wearing short shorts!

What I do to feel normal:

I go to mc donalds every morning and order a Decaf coffee

I got to restaurants and stick to Soups

If you guys have any questions, please ask!

Thanks for reading.

Veronica

[kerryk 13]

That's great! Good for you. And I love how you listed all of your things...SV...NSV...fears, etc. made me think about a few things for myself. I am scheduled to go on July 12, and am excited to get started on this journey. I hope my recovery goes as smoothly as your seems to be.

[MsDallasSleever 65]

Sounds like your doing great!

[CJ_Redux 137]

That is great! Glad you are progressing so well! I'm right behind ya by 5 days.

[CraftyV 61]

That's great! Good for you. And I love how you listed all of your things...SV...NSV...fears' date=' etc. made me think about a few things for myself. I am scheduled to go on July 12, and am excited to get started on this journey. I hope my recovery goes as smoothly as your seems to be.

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Thats great July 12 is right around the corner. I really do hope you have a great recovery! Great things are coming your way! Please keep us posted.

[CraftyV 61]

Sounds like your doing great!

I am MsDallas but I do have my down moments. But I constantly tell myself ”it will get better!”

[CraftyV 61]

That is great! Glad you are progressing so well! I'm right behind ya by 5 days.

Thanks! how are doing with food?

[MissMistyC 18]

Sounds like you are doing amazing! I'm 22 days out today and am still having a few bad days. Today especially has been rough, I woke up about 2 am with some serious acid reflux and nausea and it hasn't subsided all day. I think it might have been the potato Soup I had for dinner last night...It was far from low fat, but because I could only have a few bites I thought it would be ok. Not so much!

[CJ_Redux 137]

Thanks! how are doing with food?

I have to admit...just like you, I cheated. Yesterday I wasn't feeling well and doggonit I was just plain sick and tired of liquids!!! So I ordered a plate of tilapia with mashed potatoes from Applebee's. I had 3 teeny tiny bits of the tilapia and about 5 tiny bits of mashed potatoes. I was afraid of getting sick so I stopped. Surprisingly, the food wasn't satisfying at all. Bummer.

I didn't get sick or feel bloated or anything. I was happy, but was also disappointed with myself for not sticking to my post-op diet. I really am tired of Protein shakes, though. Today I've only had juice, Water and crystal light. I know I need to get more Protein in but it's been difficult for me. I prefer the lighter juices...and since I'm never hungry it's easy to do.

Overall, I guess I'm keeping stuff down just fine.

[CraftyV 61]

Sounds like you are doing amazing! I'm 22 days out today and am still having a few bad days. Today especially has been rough' date=' I woke up about 2 am with some serious acid reflux and nausea and it hasn't subsided all day. I think it might have been the potato Soup I had for dinner last night...It was far from low fat, but because I could only have a few bites I thought it would be ok. Not so much! [/quote']

That sucks! I seriously hope I dont get acid reflux! Do you take meds for it? I hope you feel better soon!

[CraftyV 61]

I have to admit...just like you' date=' I cheated. Yesterday I wasn't feeling well and doggonit I was just plain sick and tired of liquids!!! So I ordered a plate of tilapia with mashed potatoes from Applebee's. I had 3 teeny tiny bits of the tilapia and about 5 tiny bits of mashed potatoes. I was afraid of getting sick so I stopped. Surprisingly, the food wasn't satisfying at all. Bummer.

I didn't get sick or feel bloated or anything. I was happy, but was also disappointed with myself for not sticking to my post-op diet. I really am tired of Protein shakes, though. Today I've only had juice, Water and crystal light. I know I need to get more Protein in but it's been difficult for me. I prefer the lighter juices...and since I'm never hungry it's easy to do.

Overall, I guess I'm keeping stuff down just fine.[/quote']

Lol when I cheated it was applebees too!!! I had ordered french onion Soup but snagged the fries from my hubbys plate. The liquid diet was tough. Hopefully you advance to pureed foods soon.