samantha209

one week

3 weeks post op: Breakfast-cream of wheat with one scoop on unflavored unjurylunch-Ricotta bakedinner-black beans,cheese, and a tbsp of Fage 2% and half scoop unflavored unjury

Yesterday morning, I had a concern about possible infection of one of my incisions (which the doc said was fine). While in the surgery dept I see my cleaning lady who was there with her father So she sees me this morning, and she asks "Samantha is everything ok, because I saw you over there yesterday" So I respond yes. Then she continues "you look like your losing weight. Did you do that surgery" And I responded yes. Ughhh I'm not hiding it, but I didnt expect anyone to come right out and ask me, especially not so soon. I have only been back to work since Monday.

that night and the following morning, I had some dry heaving and spitting up, nothing was in my stomach. The next day I started liquids and the nausea subsided for the most part.

Thanks Kelly! There was pus coming from it. I was sure it was infected. But he said it was folliculitis along the incision line which is common and not to worry.

That's true...she proceeded to tell me how her niece wants to do the surgery because she has struggled with her weight her whole life. I just dread her spreading my business all over...but oh well the cat is out the bag

Diva Dee, cheer up. Just make sure ur happy with your decision, and that you're doing it for u. I chickened out in the past, years ago, and this time I was sure, prepared, and ready, NO ONE could stop me. When I told my mom in October, she CRIED. She tried for months to change my mind. My family wasnt really in favor of the surgery, but in the end I couldn't do it without them. My family was a huge support system. My friends too. My mom has come around, and is very involved in the process and wanting to know more about what I am eating, how I am feeling. When ppl see that you're sure and educated about your decision and when you start losing weight they will be happy for you and if not screw em, you'll be happy

Thanks so much Emily! I lost much more weight pre-op, but I guess its noticeable now.

I work in a hospital so there are scales everywhere, in the bathroom, and in fact in my office. Oddly enough I dont have one at home...i figure I dont need one, and I can take the weekends off from weighing in

I love it!! great story. Keep it up!

breakfast-Protein shake Lunch-Ricotta bake Dinner-??? maybe tuna salad or a Beans and cheese combo water-24 ozs so far vites yup exercise- gonna try for a 30 min walk

honestly I think I want to focus on weight/strength training. Me personally I am concerned about the saggy skin...building muscle will help u burn fat, and eating the smaller portions will help u lose weight anyway. But like Kimmes said, i think it depends on what your ultimate goal is.

Omg I feel the same way and it worries me. I can eat 4ozs each sitting with no problem. Reading all these stories about people throwing up, and only eating two tablespoons makes me wonder if I am overeating. But i am barely eating over 700 calories a day...so I will try not to worry about it.

my prayers are definitely with you. Be strong, and God works miracles

i totally get you. I just figure since I am in purees, I try to rely on volume...once I hit solids, then I will rely on weight...

hopefully at goal...i think it's attainable.

Good luck!

the scale I have is from my weight watchers days. Its a food scale which has a removable measuring cup as well.

I know how to use a scale. I just wanted to verify that it isnt over 4 ozs either way in my understanding your stomach is 4 ozs in volume no??? The only reason I weighed it is because I didnt want to puree more than necessary.

so yesterday I visited a friend. And she has always lacked a filter...sorta just says whatever comes to mind so she was like wow you're gonna look great....horrible for a little while, but eventually you'll be svelte and looking hot. so she goes on to say how her neighbor had WLS and he look horrible initially until he plateaued and then regained a little to normalize. So i retorted i'll never look horrible *flips hair* but It annoyed me. Because I know there will be naysayers and haters who will be whispering that i look horrible or lost too much weight etc. *sighs*

Tomorrow is my first day back after surgery...my 3 weeks flew by I am actually ready to go back. I miss the camaraderie at work...and was starting to get a little cabin fever. I have my Breakfast and lunch portioned out, and my bottles of Water....kinda concerned about my eating regimen at work but I am sure it'll be fine. Thanks for keeping me company during the days.

Thanks Virginia! Same to you. We'll do great

this is hilarious because my doc told me I should be able to eat 4oz of food...which for the most part I can. i am also on mushies which i am sure factors into it, but I can finish 4 oz with no problem....and was wondering if I should be eating 4 ozs weight wise or volume wise and whether they were one in the same. One day last week I weighed a piece of salmon my mom cooked...because it was solid, and then I pureed it and put it in the 4 oz container and it fit.. All I know is I am eating WAYYYYYYY less that I have ever eaten and I hope this works

i had the exact same thing and I chalked it up to what Virginia said...we arent walking or sitting normally yet as we are still healing.

So many great responses! Thanks guys