Shock, excitement and time to get ready

[Floridagirl35 0]

This was good for me to read my surgery is in2 weeks

[NotSoTall 33]

5 weeks today also and I know the Constipation pain. I woke up very dizzy on Saturday and ended up in the ER. I of bag of Fluid, bloodwork and a CT scan I was sent home with a fleet and that problem has been resolved. The dizziness is still here, but not as bad. My doctor feels I'm not getting enough fluids so today I have been getting so much Water in I might float away. Just ready to be happy with my decision to have my sleeve.

Oh my gosh, that had to be scary. I'm glad that's okay now. I'll bet the fluids will help with everything, but if the dizziness stays keep pestering the doc.

I hope you will come to appreciate your decision. I appreciate mine even with the episodes I had, as I know I have and have had many uncomfortable issues in the past and stayed big or got bigger. Now I'll be getting smaller and life will get more comfortable in many ways, and hopefully many of these "issues" will diminish. I hope that makes some sort of sense. LOL

[NotSoTall 33]

This was good for me to read my surgery is in2 weeks

Congrats and best wishes for your upcoming surgery! Please keep us posted on your progress. Keep reading around these forums and you'll see many different experiences. I found that helpful (still do) to get an idea of what's coming. Good luck to you!

I almost forgot to do a little Woot-Woot that I'm in Onederland by 2 whole pounds. Have been for a few days. Sooo Happy

Onward and downward.

[NotSoTall 33]

6 weeks out today. Lost 2 pounds this week for a total of 28 pounds (10 pre/18 post). Those 2 could have taken some buddies with them. Okay, not complaining. I'll take the 2 and be happy.

Second day back at work now and the new challenge is getting in enough Protein and Water through the day. I pack for Breakfast, lunch and Snacks. Yesterday I didn't finish lunch and today I never ate a snack. And Water is even worse. I'm only getting through a full 16 oz bottle and a little of a second. This makes evening challenging, so much more to take in to make the base numbers. Yesterday I only got to 60 oz water and that was pushing it. Today I've only gotten 24 oz water and 38 g Protein and it's already nearly 5:30. I go to bed around 9. Ugh.

On the plus side I've got the meds/vits plotted out well and all taken. Baby steps.

[survivingsleever 33]

6 weeks out today. Lost 2 pounds this week for a total of 28 pounds (10 pre/18 post). Those 2 could have taken some buddies with them. Okay, not complaining. I'll take the 2 and be happy. Second day back at work now and the new challenge is getting in enough Protein and Water through the day. I pack for Breakfast, lunch and Snacks. Yesterday I didn't finish lunch and today I never ate a snack. And water is even worse. I'm only getting through a full 16 oz bottle and a little of a second. This makes evening challenging, so much more to take in to make the base numbers. Yesterday I only got to 60 oz water and that was pushing it. Today I've only gotten 24 oz water and 38 g protein and it's already nearly 5:30. I go to bed around 9. Ugh. On the plus side I've got the meds/vits plotted out well and all taken. Baby steps.

Today was my first day back. I was overwhelmed by playing catch up. I forgot about my water and Vitamin schedule . Tomorrow is a new day!

[NotSoTall 33]

Today was my first day back. I was overwhelmed by playing catch up. I forgot about my Water and Vitamin schedule . Tomorrow is a new day!

It can be challenging, right? I've still got issues with it. At home all was well. Out in the world "they" aren't following my schedule.

[NotSoTall 33]

Today marks 8 weeks out.

The positives:

Down 35 total, 25 post-op.

A third of the way to goal.

Great lab results.

Learning new habits.

The negatives/challenges:

Timing food/liquid/vits at work successfully.

Finding the best approach to prevent Constipation. ouch.

Learning new habits. If I can get them down there wouldn't be these other issues.

It was an interesting 2 month doctor's followup. They were really positive about the weight loss and lab results. And used sparingly, I can again use Excedrin again for headaches. I was beyond excited about that and surprised, but I'm not going to argue. The NUT was strongly suggesting veggies and fruits. Fresh fruits and cooked veggies. Something else I'll have to work on. She didn't push any starchy carb foods so that was nice. I'll have to test the waters with the fruits, just have to pair with and/or eat after Protein (we've heard that somewhere before, right?). Also she addressed foods with liquids, Soups & cereals for instance, and she considers them foods in the context of the eating and drinking rules so apply the rule. Though they still count as liquids in the total liquid per day.

Next followup at 6 months. They'd like to see another 25 pounds lost by then. I think I can do that.

Edited April 9, 2014 by NotSoTall