rndani85

So, my surgery date is February 11th. It couldn't come soon enough. I'm currently on day 2 of drinking the Bariatric Advantage shakes. I've had 2 out of the 5 required shakes for the day. It was pretty rough to begin with, but it seems to be getting somewhat easier. I hope I can make it the next 2 weeks. I really want to stick to the regimen. It's just challenging since the shakes are "meal replacements" and I'm not supposed to eat anything. Argh. It's especially hard because everyone at work is taking their lunch breaks and eating actual food. I guess I never realized how preoccupied I was with food. Or maybe I'm just going nuts now because I can't have it.
I just needed to let off a little steam as I sit in the break room while my coworkers have lunch :/ I actually feel somewhat better. Almost time for another shake. Yippy ki yay!!

Today marks a week since I've been back at work. It wasn't bad at all. I dreaded going back, but at the same time, I was ready. I could tell in my legs that I hadn't been as active the past few weeks. It felt good to get going again, though.
I went to my first office visit. I lost sixteen pounds in two weeks. Yeehaw. I took that gladly, considering I hadn't lost that much weight in the past five years. Dr. Scott seemed genuinely happy for me. He gave me a congratulatory high five and said I was doing great. I go back to see him again March 14th. After that day, I will no longer be eating pureed foods and I'll be cleared to start resistance training. I'm super excited to get back to pumping Iron. I'm going to start working my way towards CrossFit! I know that ain't no joke, so I'm going to need lots of conditioning, ha. I also registered for a 5k called the Color Run. It looks like all sorts of fun. It's going to be on April 6th. I'll definitely take pics. My first fitness milestone post op!
As far as hunger goes, I have no appetite. If I hear someone talking about a particular food or see someone eating something, my mind automatically says "Hey, that's a good idea!" That's about as close to cravings as it gets for me. I don't miss the insane, uncontrollable cravings for sweets that I used to get. They were a force to be reckoned with.
Life is getting a little more close to normal day by day. I'm definitely looking forward to the experiences 2013 has in store for me!

Today I got behind the wheel again. I even put on a pair of blue jeans. My size 20s are fitting much more loosely now. Feels great. Now that I can eat/drink with little to no discomfort, I have to continually remind myself to do so slowly. Sometimes I just pick up my water bottle and take a huge gulp as if nothing's changed. Then, I'm reminded by a huge SPLAT in my stomach that things have changed a little. I was tempted to get on the elliptical today, but I didn't want to do things too quickly. I decided if I tolerated driving today, then tomorrow I would give the elliptical a go. I'm sure it will be an exhilirating 2 minutes, haha. I've tried to give an accurate blow by blow of the first week post op. Hopefully it was helpful. It certainly was better than I'd ever imagined. I was fortunate to have an uneventful recovery. I'm going to try to blog weekly from here on out. I'll be going back to work February 25th, so my busy lifestyle will resume. Yippy.

Today I got behind the wheel again. I even put on a pair of blue jeans. My size 20s are fitting much more loosely now. Feels great. Now that I can eat/drink with little to no discomfort, I have to continually remind myself to do so slowly. Sometimes I just pick up my water bottle and take a huge gulp as if nothing's changed. Then, I'm reminded by a huge SPLAT in my stomach that things have changed a little. I was tempted to get on the elliptical today, but I didn't want to do things too quickly. I decided if I tolerated driving today, then tomorrow I would give the elliptical a go. I'm sure it will be an exhilirating 2 minutes, haha. I've tried to give an accurate blow by blow of the first week post op. Hopefully it was helpful. It certainly was better than I'd ever imagined. I was fortunate to have an uneventful recovery. I'm going to try to blog weekly from here on out. I'll be going back to work February 25th, so my busy lifestyle will resume. Yippy.

Today I got behind the wheel again. I even put on a pair of blue jeans. My size 20s are fitting much more loosely now. Feels great. Now that I can eat/drink with little to no discomfort, I have to continually remind myself to do so slowly. Sometimes I just pick up my water bottle and take a huge gulp as if nothing's changed. Then, I'm reminded by a huge SPLAT in my stomach that things have changed a little. I was tempted to get on the elliptical today, but I didn't want to do things too quickly. I decided if I tolerated driving today, then tomorrow I would give the elliptical a go. I'm sure it will be an exhilirating 2 minutes, haha. I've tried to give an accurate blow by blow of the first week post op. Hopefully it was helpful. It certainly was better than I'd ever imagined. I was fortunate to have an uneventful recovery. I'm going to try to blog weekly from here on out. I'll be going back to work February 25th, so my busy lifestyle will resume. Yippy.

Congrats on having such a good recovery. It only gets better.

I woke up feeling so much better today, it was unbelievable. I made the mistake of eating 3 bites of a scrambled egg in under 5 minutes. Ohhhh, the pain. I guess I was pushing my luck a little, huh? I took a shower and had my niece drive me to Walmart so I could grocery shop. I could tell I was pretty fatigued. I moved slow, but completed my grocery list.
Once I got home, I pureed sweet and sour chicken lean cuisine. I found a method that really worked for me. Eat a teaspoon every five minutes. I managed to get 5 teaspoons in. Thankfully the discomfort that comes with eating post op has died down a lot.
I'm averaging 1-2 naps per day, but I'm feeling better each day. I look forward to what tomorrow holds. The best feeling ever is waking up to the realization that you have a cleared schedule for the next two weeks. Who knows, I may even get rid of the dark circles (from lack of sleep) beneath my eyes!

congrats sounds like your doing well.....

Congrats! You will notice that each day will be better then the day before. Good luck to you!

Contrary to what I'd thought before surgery, having the sleeve was NOT a breeze. I awoke with horrible nausea that took hours upon hours to get under control. I wish the anesthesiologist had listened to me when I told him I had a history of post op n/v The gas pains were far worse than any of the incisional pain. Walking did relieve most of that for me. I went home the next day around 1pm. I really wish I had a hospital bed here at home! Those side rails were a gift from God! I have a really tall bed, unfortunately. I find that lying on my sides is easier than lying on my back, but I'm unable to get comfortable no matter how I lay. I can't wait until all this soreness goes away so that I'm able to sleep like I did before! As far as food goes...bleck. I haven't been able to get 6 small meals in yet. It still sort of hurts when I drink or eat something. I'm looking forward to being one week out. Maybe then things will be better.

I'm being sleeved tomorrow to. Good luck to you all.

Good luck and prayers for a speedy recovery to all you being sleeved this week. Relax and know you're going to do great!!! We are all here for you!!

I'm getting sleeved the 11th too, where r u going? Good luck!

Sounds like your up & ready for the challenge... Best of luck to you!!

I can't believe it's almost here. I have done the best I could with the pre-op shakes. I feel like a failure almost because I couldn't drink as many as recommended. A week and a half in I had to swap over to sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast because the meer sight of the Bariatric Advantage shakes made my mouth salivate in preparation for vomiting. I am so ready to get it over with. I don't even feel anxious or scared. That may change when I'm stripped down to nothing but a gown lying on the stretcher waiting. All I can say is viva la Versed! I was told in pre-op that I had to stay in the hospital gown the first day. Good luck with that happening. I don't care how many holes they put in me or how doped up I am, as soon as I roll up to the floor, my pajamas are going on! I see myself being the patient nurses dream of. Out of bed and walking by 4 hours post-op, urinating on my on accord (without being cathed), and requiring minimal pain medicine. We shall see.

Good luck. I'm scheduled on the 12th!!

the best of look and looking forward to reading your post when your on the looser bench x

I can't believe it's almost here. I have done the best I could with the pre-op shakes. I feel like a failure almost because I couldn't drink as many as recommended. A week and a half in I had to swap over to sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast because the meer sight of the Bariatric Advantage shakes made my mouth salivate in preparation for vomiting. I am so ready to get it over with. I don't even feel anxious or scared. That may change when I'm stripped down to nothing but a gown lying on the stretcher waiting. All I can say is viva la Versed! I was told in pre-op that I had to stay in the hospital gown the first day. Good luck with that happening. I don't care how many holes they put in me or how doped up I am, as soon as I roll up to the floor, my pajamas are going on! I see myself being the patient nurses dream of. Out of bed and walking by 4 hours post-op, urinating on my on accord (without being cathed), and requiring minimal pain medicine. We shall see.

You'll really realise how pre occupied with food you are once you're sleeved.
Keep up the good work with the shakes. Take yourself away from food situations. Have your shake at your desk and then go for a walk the rest of your lunch break.
Good luck

It's all relative my dear! When I started the pre-op shakes I was miserable! Then I had surgery and the first week I would of done anything to go back to my pre-op shake days!!!
But, it all gets better and you will be happy you did it!
Oh I must add that I'm a weirdo I like the way Protein Shakes taste and still drink them today:)

In other news, I've just had to throw out a belt that I only owned for 8 weeks
Pfft. Cake :)

When i was on my Pre-up diet i went and seat in my car and drink my snake so I would not see them eating all the food that I wanted.

Congrats on getting this far! I, too, am counting down the minutes until surgery and wanting to eat EVERYTHING. Just remember...you're gonna be a skinny b!tch soon :) Unfortunately, being skinny doesn't taste like cake....mmmm...cake.