Bit of a Diva

OMG!! I understand completely how you feel. I'm 10 days post op and I haven't stopped watching Food Network, Man vs. Food and the Cooking channel since I've been home. I feel almost like I'm addicted. I keep thinking of all these yummy recipes I want to try and even cut off a lable from my cream of chicken soup that had a delicious recipe for chicken breast and sundried tomatoes. And I hate cooking! It's so crazy. I finally had to have a nice long talk with myself and get control. This stage is so strange, challenging, and fustrating. I equate it to suddenly having a celibate relationship with an old lover.

Walking Faster and longer now and no pain at all! So surprised I feel this good. Eating still isn't very fun; can't seem to find anything that doesn't bother my new little sleeve after a couple of bites. Just going to keep taking it slow and one day at a time. this whole experience isn't easy and you definately need patience to endure. I'm learning to use the drive, determination, and focus I had pre op to get me thru this stage too.

Thanks Sparkle! I appreciate the kind words. I'm hoping that today I'll see some improvement in my mood at least!

Was successfully sleeved on 6/15, but have been statying away because I don't feel I have anything good to say. I don't feel great and that sucks. I know I shouldn't expect to be 100%, but dang it I hate being sick and uncomfortable. The incision pain is minimal, but the gas pain is pretty bad. Helps tremendously to have someone rub your back and drop a few gas x strips. Nothing taste good besides broth and water is starting to get on my nerves too. I did get up and go to a wedding yesterday. Just the ceremony not the reception and that was fine although..think I may have pushed it a little by putting on a pair of spanx. I Just want to feel normal. Is that so bad?:thumbup1:

It's almost time... the big day is on the 15th and I've been super overwhelmed with last minute stuff. Didn't exercise today or yesterday. What's wrong with. I'm too anxious to do anything but eat. LOL!! Tomorrow it's all business. Can anyone tell me if the gas x strips really helped post op?

For some reason I can't get my head in the game. I'm just anxious and excited and can't focus. I'm so super ready that I feel like I should start counting down days. The only benefit of this spastic energy is I'm working out more so I guess that's a good thing. Is it bad that I've already bought my hospital robe, slippers, going home dress, and flip flops? I'm all shopped out so now what??

What the heck!?? I can't seem to figure out how to respond to messages people post? I'm feeling like I need some kind of tutorial to navigate around this site.

Tiffykins how did u know I was still drinking and eating at the same time??? LOL! I've been cutting my food portions very small to ensure I'm eating super small bites, but I need to give up those sips of water between bites. Thanks so much for the tips. I luv the support.

Thanks!! I appreciate the support.

Got my tentitive surgery date of 6/15/10!! I still can't believe it and feel crazy happy. It almost feels too good to be true. Had a mini celebration tonight, but right back on track 2morrow. Would like to be down some more and as fit as possible before V-Day!! Anyone have some pre-surgery advice?

Being down another pound means I should make my weight no problem tomorrow. I plan on wearing the thinnest gauzest little sundress I own and flip flops. Better not rain!! So close the green light I hope everything goes well and I don't find myself face down in a pint of Baskin & Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge wallowing in self pitty tom. evening!

Congrats! Your's is the first blog I've read since joing and it's so good to hear you're recovering well.

Hey all! Super excited to be joining you and looking foward to you feedback, suggestions, and advice. I started this journey at the end of Feb and I'm finally at the goal weight the surgeon required. I have an appointment 5/18 with my case manager to get a tentivtive surgery date. Got to be well prepared for her questions to prove I'm ready not to mention a couple pounds lighter.