Five weeks today since my surgery and I am down 35lbs now. I feel good, I have had a couple milestones already, like I can touch my toes again. I am also learning (and listening) to my new insides now.
It seems that my stomach likes to talks to me now. I have heard some very strange things going on in there lately. Grumbling, chirping, burping are all going on almost daily. Sometimes, my stomach is grumpy, its just like I'm not hungry so why should I eat?
The first week after the surgery was by far one of the hardest weeks of my life. Honestly, I was thinking, "WHAT did I do to myself?" But as time went on, it became easier. Now, even though I can try new foods and Im not on those strict, liquid, puree or soft food guidelines anymore, I still find it difficult to eat some things.
Some foods go down easily, scrambled eggs, cheese, yogurt, all seem to be staple foods for me now. I eat other stuff but these are the things I cling to. Other foods feel like sandpaper going down my throat and esophagus and lay like a lump in my stomach. I try to stay away from those foods. I have also found that some things I used to like, I just dont like anymore.
So I guess I am in the official bariatric learning curve now.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Quality over Quantity
This just past Tuesday began my 4th week post bariatric surgery. The time went by quickly as did the 30lbs that I lost during that time. But now, I have pretty much no restrictions, I mean other than the no pasta, bread, rice and sweets and soda that anyone who has ever been on a diet knows and adheres to.
My surgeon says that I should check in with my nutritionist and I have to say that is probably a great idea. I know that no matter what I eat, I need to eat my protein first, which is fine but the ludicrously tiny amount that I can actually eat now doesn't really leave room for anything else. It is because of that extremely small amount of food that I realized that, its not about quantity anymore, its all about quality.
Yes folks, the real estate that is in my tummy is now a prime track! Oh yea I could eat ice cream, cheesecake, a half a donut, but that's all wasted calories and in the end, will only get me sick. This thing that I did, this gastric sleeve is not by all means the magic pill, its just another tool to get to where I really want to be weight wise. And being that this is just a tool, I will feed it with only the best foods out there, no more crap, fast foods, rushed meals, eating on the go. All of that is over with, from now on, Im going to concentrate on the Quality of what goes into my tummy, NOT the Quantity!
My surgeon says that I should check in with my nutritionist and I have to say that is probably a great idea. I know that no matter what I eat, I need to eat my protein first, which is fine but the ludicrously tiny amount that I can actually eat now doesn't really leave room for anything else. It is because of that extremely small amount of food that I realized that, its not about quantity anymore, its all about quality.
Yes folks, the real estate that is in my tummy is now a prime track! Oh yea I could eat ice cream, cheesecake, a half a donut, but that's all wasted calories and in the end, will only get me sick. This thing that I did, this gastric sleeve is not by all means the magic pill, its just another tool to get to where I really want to be weight wise. And being that this is just a tool, I will feed it with only the best foods out there, no more crap, fast foods, rushed meals, eating on the go. All of that is over with, from now on, Im going to concentrate on the Quality of what goes into my tummy, NOT the Quantity!
Monday, September 22, 2014
From Semi-Liquids to Soft Foods
Tomorrow will begin my 4th week post op. Tomorrow I will be going from liquid like nourishment to food with somewhat more consistency. I really cant wait to eat a deviled egg or some scrambled eggs and cheese. I do love cheese!
Beginning my 4th week out from surgery, I got on the scale today and found that I lost 2 more lbs, Yea for me!!! My pre-surgery weight was 348, and I am happy to say that I am currently at 322 for a total of 26 lbs.
Its still not that easy to wrap my head around what I have done. I know its all over with now but its kind of sad that that part of me, or who I was, is really no longer. I know this may sound silly but one of the things I loved to do was cook and eat. I realize that I'm not going to have to give up either, but maybe I can make it better or more suited to my own needs. I don't know, it seems like all my options are still so limited.
I'm actually surprised that there haven't been any post WLS cook books published out there. There are a few blogs out there, one of the better ones is The World According to EggFace. Other than all of her recipes she does have a witty sense of humor too, my kinda girl!
Beginning my 4th week out from surgery, I got on the scale today and found that I lost 2 more lbs, Yea for me!!! My pre-surgery weight was 348, and I am happy to say that I am currently at 322 for a total of 26 lbs.
Its still not that easy to wrap my head around what I have done. I know its all over with now but its kind of sad that that part of me, or who I was, is really no longer. I know this may sound silly but one of the things I loved to do was cook and eat. I realize that I'm not going to have to give up either, but maybe I can make it better or more suited to my own needs. I don't know, it seems like all my options are still so limited.
I'm actually surprised that there haven't been any post WLS cook books published out there. There are a few blogs out there, one of the better ones is The World According to EggFace. Other than all of her recipes she does have a witty sense of humor too, my kinda girl!
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Surgery done, now theres no going back
My surgery date ended up being September 2nd and it was a nice way to end the summer. I'm looking forward to being closer to a normal size by next spring/summer. So far, 2 weeks out, and I have lost a total of 25 lbs.
However, in hindsight, this was a drastic move and I have to be honest, I don't know if I would do this again. I did overcome a few obstacles and the whole progression did go pretty smoothly but its a major operation and I don't know if I could get the balls up to do this again. Hopefully we will never have to re-visit this.
The Surgery went fine, they did keep me in the hospital an extra day. Apparently I had some oxygen issues during the operation. The funny thing is that the one Dr insisted that I get this stupid CPAP machine and use it for 3 weeks before the operation and to bring it with me to the hospital, but do they ever put it on me? Nooooo, the first night I actually asked for it, being the good girl I am but after that, its been sitting in my closet ever since. Heck i paid the rental till the end of November! they can come take it back after that!
The first week after surgery is by far the hardest week I have ever been though. Clear Liquid Diet, SUCKS! Broth, sugar free jello and pop-cycles and that's about it. Luckily I never got sick, threw up or got really bad heartburn, which is a blessing.
The second week, Full Liquid Diet. This week was a little and I mean little less sucky. Full liquid consists of cream soups, strained, blended yogurts and basically anything that you can stomach from the week before.
I am currently in my third week, Pureed Foods. Now I did get some baby food but I got the good stuff, custard and bananas, mixed berries and oatmeal. I tried the meats and they are disgusting, seriously, I know why babies spit that shit out! Pureed foods can be interesting, they include whipped cottage cheese, soft cheeses, ricotta cheese, hummus, any kind of meat, pureed of course, melted cheese, creamed soups.
Next week, onto SOFT FOODS!!! yeah!
However, in hindsight, this was a drastic move and I have to be honest, I don't know if I would do this again. I did overcome a few obstacles and the whole progression did go pretty smoothly but its a major operation and I don't know if I could get the balls up to do this again. Hopefully we will never have to re-visit this.
The Surgery went fine, they did keep me in the hospital an extra day. Apparently I had some oxygen issues during the operation. The funny thing is that the one Dr insisted that I get this stupid CPAP machine and use it for 3 weeks before the operation and to bring it with me to the hospital, but do they ever put it on me? Nooooo, the first night I actually asked for it, being the good girl I am but after that, its been sitting in my closet ever since. Heck i paid the rental till the end of November! they can come take it back after that!
The first week after surgery is by far the hardest week I have ever been though. Clear Liquid Diet, SUCKS! Broth, sugar free jello and pop-cycles and that's about it. Luckily I never got sick, threw up or got really bad heartburn, which is a blessing.
The second week, Full Liquid Diet. This week was a little and I mean little less sucky. Full liquid consists of cream soups, strained, blended yogurts and basically anything that you can stomach from the week before.
I am currently in my third week, Pureed Foods. Now I did get some baby food but I got the good stuff, custard and bananas, mixed berries and oatmeal. I tried the meats and they are disgusting, seriously, I know why babies spit that shit out! Pureed foods can be interesting, they include whipped cottage cheese, soft cheeses, ricotta cheese, hummus, any kind of meat, pureed of course, melted cheese, creamed soups.
Next week, onto SOFT FOODS!!! yeah!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Waiting, waiting, waiting
So I was all geared up for my surgery on july 16th, but as I thought, one of the required clearances drs would not clear me. At the very last moment he calls and tells me he cant clear me because I have sleep apnea and it could cause complications with the surgery. That was last monday night. Tonight, Saturday july 19th I am going for an overnight sleep study and getting sycronised for a cpap unit. Oh what fun. But im at the point were I will do ANYTHING to get through this and have the surgery. So for now......Good night and good luck!
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